CS on skill dev prog
CS Rajiv Gauba said Government of India has decided to run the scheme of providing employment and alleviating poverty through skill development programmes as a flagship scheme in Jharkhand. An MoU in this regard has been signed between Development Commissioner, Jharkhand and MD, National Skill Development Corporation on March 22. The CS asked officials to prepare ‘stock taking report’, prepare a detailed report of works done by each department, list of empanelled agencies in each district, prepare a trade-wise list of number of youths trained and nominate one nodal officer in each administrative unit for sharing information on skill development projects.
Jindal cement starts laminated packaging
Jindal Panther Cement, a subsidiary of Jindal Steel and Power limited, started a new method of packaging— laminated polypropylene bags—for Jharkhand and Odisha. The packaging will save cements from moisture and increase the shelf-life of the product. The packaging will ensure tamper proof delivery of the product.
Children of DPS Ranchi Excel in IEO
Children of Delhi Public School Ranchi came out with flying colours in the 1st level of the 5th SOF (Science Olympiad Foundation) International English Olympiad (IEO) held in the month of January 2015 for students of classes VI to XII. Principal DPS Ranchi, Ram Singh congratulated students for their excellent results.
Jump in Commercial Tax collection
Commercial Taxes department collect Rs8,503.72-crore in taxes in 2014-15 which is an increase of Rs986-crore over previous financial year. The department collected Rs2136.68-crore as taxes in the month of March which as an year-on-year increase of 22 per cent.
Sahiyas handed over two-wheelers
Rate of child Mortality Rate and infant mortality rate could not be brought down without the help of Sahiyas. Accroding to the Director in Chief (Health Services) Dr Sumant Mishra, the Sahiyas also play an important role in checking even the regular diseases in the society. Mishra was addressing a gathering of Sahiyas while handing over the keys of two wheelers to Sahiyas, who played a d remarkable role in promoting community health in the state. Mishra added that it was also an effort to boost up their efficiency through providing two wheelers to the Sahiyas. Sahiyas from 23 district of the state were present during the programme.
RJD objects to CM’s remark
The RJD on Thursday raised objection to remarks of CM Raghubar Das as reported in media that outsiders will not be allowed to grab grade-3 and 4 jobs in Jharkhand. The RJD advised CM to focus on development work instead of issuing statements. The party also requested the CM to frame domicile policy by considering July 15, 2000 as the cutoff date.