Primary teachers continue hunger strike
The hunger strike of State primary teachers entered its third day on Thursday. Teachers from Koderma, Gumla, Saraikela, Kharsawa and Hazaribag also participated in large numbers. The members are agitating regarding fulfillment of their pending demand of promotion which is stuck in the department of State Human Resources Development.
Sahay aid for disabled people
Ranchi MP Subodh Kant Sahay will distribute assets among as many as 399 disabled people. The assets will be distributed under ADIP scheme of Central government.
FJCCI concerned about JVAT amendment plan
The FJCCI on Thursday expressed concerns over the proposed amendment in the JVAT. The federation termed the bill anti-businessmen and demanded a roll back of the proposed amendments. According to the FJCCI the bill has provisions which will make businessmen subservient to the government.
meet to determine rate for sand
A meeting on determining rate for sand was on Thursday conducted under the chairmanship of Ranchi DC Vinay Kumar Choubey. At the meeting, it was decided that sand will cost `453.40 per 100 CFT at the river side while loading and unloading cost will be depend on the place of transportation.
Vice-Chancellors discuss autonomy issues
On the second day of the IAUA Vice-Chancellors conference at Birsa Agricultural University on Thursday, Vice-Chancellors gathered from across the country discussed in detail about the ways and means for ensuring greater functional and financial autonomy. The opinions were expressed by RAU VC Dr RK Mittal, JNKV VC Dr VS Tomar and other VCs of agricultural universities.
bomb in campus shocks CUJ AUTHORITIES
CUJ authorities are extremely shocked to learn of the attempt to blow a part of its construction works at its permanent campus at Cheri Manatu. The University has been receiving full support all along from people in the area and such an incident is enormously disturbing. University has planned to begin functioning at this permanent campus from the next semester beginning in January next year. “The public is perhaps aware that there has been a determined and concerted effort by a group with vested interests to sabotage the work and progress of the University. Over last two years till as recently as last week such people with vested interests have been alleging and maligning the University in different ways. The CUJ, however, refuses to believe that the group is involved or would sink to this level of desperation in its attempt to stall the development of the university. University welcomes and looks forward to completion of investigation by the local police.
The University on its part is keeping the Government of India informed of the situation,{“ said University’s CCO Prasanta Bora.
Health Camp organised for RU staff
A health camp was organised for Ranchi University (RU) staffs and their family members on Thursday at Maulana Azad Senate Hall. According to a statement, check up including eye, cardiology, bones, dental and diabetes were conducted. The camp was organised by Pro VC Dr M Raziuddin and attended by University’s Proctor Dr Diwakar Minz, DSW Dr Satish Kumar Gupta, Registrar Dr AK Choudhary and other senior officials.