Governor receives voter ID card
Officials from the District election officers visited Governor Syed Ahmed residence to hand over his and his mother’s voter-ID card issued from the Election Commission office on Saturday.The polling booth number 15 at Kanke Road ITI is the Governor’s polling station.
Bharat Mahotsav concludes
The last day of Bharat Mahotsav witnessed excellence of eastern India’s culture and tradition. Guest songs and regional performances were organised. The regional songs of Bengal, Assam and Orissa, with a touch of divinity, mesmerised the audience. A thought-provoking skit on life event of Samrat Ashoka was also staged. The presentation on east zone unearthed the beauty of its culture. Next among the myriads of exquisite performances was Nagpuri song by Monika Mundu and Salem Group which was well-received by the audience. A special show by children from slums was put up by VM Group that touched everyone.The students decked up in ethnic outfits walked the ramp in fashion show.
1st Premiere league at NUSRl begins
The first premiere league for cricket began at NUSRl on Saturday. The four teams including Saviours, Pipers, RDX and Invaders were selected through an auction. According to the law cradle sources, the final match of this league is scheduled on April 5. Two matches were conducted on this inaugural day.
Govt to take action on schools for hiking fee
HRD Minister Geetashree Oraon in an interaction with Federation of Jharkhand Abhibhavak Manch said that the State Government will take strict action against those private schools which have increased the fees on their own wish. Also, Oraon said the state government will soon collect details from all the CBSE, ICSE and government sponsored schools regarding following the norms of Right to Education, travelling, academic and infrastructural expenditure in the last five years.
Senior Congress leader B Bhagat dies
Senior Congress leader B Bhagat took his last breath on Saturday. Bhagat was known for his good public relations with people from different sections of the society. He always tried to solve the problems of the people. JPCC has expressed grief on his demise.
J’Khand may host Women’s World Series-II
As many as eight matches of World Series-II Women’s Hockey 2015 are likely to be held at Ranchi’s Astroturf stadium in March next year. The issue was discussed during the 22nd Hockey India Executive Board Meeting in New Delhi on Saturday. Hockey Jharkhand is expected to receive a sum of Rs8 lakh for hosting upcoming sub-junior tournaments. Hockey Jharkhand secretary general Savitry Purty in a telephonic conversation shared her happiness on increasing the annual grant of state unit members from Rs 6 to 8 lakhs by Hockey India. It was also decided that the newly announced FIH tournament rules and regulations featuring four quarters of 15 minutes each will be introduced in India in all domestic tournaments from 1 June 2014. Similar regulations have successfully been implemented in the HIl.
Visually-Impaired want special voting facilities
The visually-impaired residents have requested Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey to provide Braille voting arrangements so that they can cast their vote confidentially without the support of an assistant. The request was highlighted by the local mediapersons of the state capital on Saturday, confirmed sources.
FJCCI meeting with BSNl officials
A meeting between Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) and BSNl officers was conducted on Saturday. During the meeting FJCCI Vice-president Vinay Agarwal highlighted the problems such as broadband poor connectivity, landline problem, interruption on long distance call in cell phone faced by BSNl user in front of BSNl GM Om Prakash.
Main road garbage heap replacement begins
Ranchi Municipal Corporation has started the cleaning work at Main Road on Saturday. Members of Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) have drawn the corporation attention towards the improper drainage system and heap of garbage few weeks ago.
CCl celebrates Sarhul festival
Central Coalfields limited (CCl) celebrated Sarhul to mark the beginning of spring season and New Year at Vichar Manch, Ranchi on Saturday. The programme started with Aanadi Prathana(prayer),Prabachan and BHajan. Employees of the company including women danced to the tune of traditional music. large numbers of employees were present in the packed hall. They were engaged in every minute of scintillating show.