CS bats for better medical facilities
Chief Secretary RS Sharma while heading a meeting called for developing Sadar Hospital on PPP mode said common man should be provided better medical facilities at Sadar Hospital. Sharma said that the Government is committed for providing better medical facilities to people. International Finance Corporation displayed proposed medical facilities at Sadar Hospital.
New office-bearers in R&DC SAIl union
Result of the election conducted on May 24 for R&DC SAIl employees union saw Ram Das Tigga becoming president. PP Raven has been elected as vice-president while AK Gurung for the post of general secretary. NK Mishra and Subodh Kumar Sinha are the secretaries as whereas AK Nandi has been voted for the post of treasurer.
Chamber critisises coal price hike
Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries has opposed the decision of Coal India limited to raise price of medium and low grade coal all of a sudden. The coal company has hiked the price by 12 per cent without any prior notice. General Secretary of Chamber Pradeep Jain along with chairman of coal sub-committee Prem Kataruka in a joint statement termed the decision monopolistic in nature and injustice with people. The statement said that the price rise would have cascading effects on the price of electricity, steel, cement and other items.
Governor orders speedy audit of RU
Principal Secretary to Governor NN Sinha on Thursday ordered Ranchi University officials to complete the finance related audit work of 2012-13 session at the earliest. University had last held its audit in 2010-11 session. RU registrar Dr AK Choudhary said, “We will do it within three months.” He also informed that the latest university budget would be passed by Senate and then sent to the HRD for the sanction.
Jamshedpur MP meets Bill Gates
Jamshedpur MP Dr Ajoy Kumar met Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, in Delhi on May 29. He invited Bill Gates to Jharkhand. He asked for help in the immunisation drive being run for children in the State. Gates assured to provide all possible help in it.
AJSU to conduct assembly level conference
AJSU would begin conducting Assembly level conference from Singhbhum district’s Manoharpur assembly from May 31onwards. The conference will focus on the recent political scenario along with the turning situation of the State. AJSU Chief Sudesh Mahato would be initiating the programme. Many other leaders of the party are expected to be present here.