Munda hails PM for rolling-out devolution formula
Former Chief Minister Arjun Munda has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitly for giving 42 per cent share to the States in the revenue generated by the Central Government under the provisions of recommendations made by the 14th Finance Commission. Munda further said that the initiative taken by the Centre under the devolution formula will help in preparing a budget completely focused on development. “The BJP had demanded before the 14th Finance Commission to raise State’s share in the revenue generated by the Central Government,” Munda said.
Ranchi DC chairs meeting on KDH OCP project
Ranchi DC Manoj Kumar chaired a meeting on KDH OCP project and Forest Act related to Piparwar Railway Siding project. Kumar ordered disposing all claims of beneficiaries by March 20. A meeting has been scheduled on Forest Act related to OCP project on March 11.
CUJ student bags gold at National Games
Jyoti Kumari, an undergraduate student at the Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi won Gold medal in Wushu championship in the recently concluded 35th National Games held in Kerala. Jyoti, representing Jharkhand, outclassed Ankita Kumariof Madhya Pradesh to pocket gold in women’s Taolu event. Jyoti is pursuing her Five-Year Integrated Master’s programme in Environmental science at CUJ. Prof AN Misra, vice-chancellor (Acting), felicitated Jyoti on her inspiring achievement. Prof SK Tewari, Rajesh Kumar, Shivendra Dubey and Pradeep Kumar (Wushu Coach, CUJ) were also present during the felicitation.
Girls to raise voice for nutrition security
An adolescent girl from each district will be selected as the brand ambassador for Nutrition Security campaign to be launched across Jharkhand. The campaign will kick-start on Thursday and will be conducted in Jharkhand by Vikas Bharti, Save The Children and Ranchi Women’s College. The programme intends to motivate adolescent girls to ensure their participation in the programme.
lions Club organises Eye check-up camp
lions Club, Ranchi East with the help of Seva Bharti organised an eye check-up camp at Silli. A total of 350 patients availed the service at the camp and about 145 people were found to be suffering from cataract. The association also facilitated free surgery of 95 patients at Niramaya hospital.