2 scholars get PhD at ICFAI
Two PhD Scholars, Nagarjuna Pilaka and Shovona Choudhury , who were declared eligible for PhD degree after open Viva Voce on March 27, 2018, were awarded PhD degree on Apr 19, 2018 by Major General Sareen, Chancellor of ICFAI University, Jharkhand at a function held at the University Campus. Prof ORS Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ICFAI University, Jharkhand said, “In the last 5 years, our PhD program has become the most-sought-after program by experienced working professionals from reputed companies and Institutions across India , by virtue of the rigour of the program.” Congratulating the awardees, Maj Gen Sareen said, “Our PhD Scholars have been doing excellent research, by taking up topics of interest to the Industry and the Society.”
Painting competition at SBPS
Sarala Birla Public School conducted Painting competition and Food quiz on Tuesday for the students of KG I to Std. II. Two finalists were selected from each section, In KG I Students had two rounds with 10 questions based on various food items. School Head Personnel and Admin Pradip Varma said such creative activities can direct the students’ energy into something constructive. These activities stimulate a child’s imagination. Principal Paramjit Kaur said these activities help in the holistic development of the students. It enhances the fine motor skills, innovative and artistic skills of students and helps them to think out-of-the box.
Panchayati Raj Day
SAIl Units in Ranchi celebrated Panchayati Raj Day among the children and teachers and local community there at the Mahatma Gandhi Smarak Madhya Vidyalaya, Hatia. An essay competition on Panchayati Raj System was conducted in 5 different groups and 20 winners were felicitated. Speaking on the occasion General Manager Incharge (RDCIS) Atul Saxena opined that true decentralisation and grass root empowerment can only be done through well implemented Panchayati Raj system. He urged the children of rural background to know about their rights and contribute towards the 3-tier system when they become adult.
Basketball Tournament at DPS
Delhi Public School Ranchi started a two day Intramural Basketball Tournament (girls) for the students of classes VI-VIII on Tuesday. The tournament was inaugurated by Principal, Dr. Ram Singh with a Jump ball. On this opening day of the tournament the Principal said that it is very important to have these tournaments in the school. The houses are divided into two pools, Pool A and Pool B. Today total 4 matches were played between the two pools. In the first semi final match Ravi defeated Jhelum by 10-5 and the second semi final match Jamuna defeated Ganges by 06-02, and qualified for the finals.
Cricket for disabled players
Disable sporting society in association with Tata Steel are organizing the 23rd World T-20 Cricket series for disabled players from April 25 – 29 in Kolkata to be played between India Bangladesh and Sri lanka. Two Ranchi boys, namely Mukesh Kanchan and Nishant Upadhyay will be representing India in this series. The team manager, Durgesh Sharma is confident with the preparations and is quite hopeful for the win.
World Earth Day
A special prayer meeting was held in the courtyard of Vidya Vikas Public School, Boriya on Tuesday, by the joint effort of the students and teachers, on the occasion of the World Earth Day. Various co-curricular activities including skits with a social message and planting of trees were organised. Principal Rajan Varghese planted new saplings and informed the students about the importance of the World Earth Day.
Save the Children
In the media statement brought out by Save the Children, the organisation believes that the mere announcement of death penalty may not be the ultimate answer with regard to the ordinance of capital punishment for rape of children below 12 years of age, which was approved by the Union Cabinet. Bidisha Pillai from Save the Children said that more efforts are needed to ensure that existing laws are implemented properly and justice is meted out quickly. All forms of abuse and harassment against children must be reported to the authorities, which do not happen in the vast majority of cases. Counseling and psycho-social support is also required for the victims.
Allahabad Bank Foundation Day
The celebrations of the 154th foundation day of Allahabad Bank was organised at the conference hall in Hotel Mercury located in lalpur. On this occasion the area General Manager, SB Jena reflected upon the rich history and legacy associated with the bank. He even stated that the commitment by which the bank serves its customers is overwhelming.
Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan
Taking Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan ahead on Panchayati Raj Day, the Ranchi district administration on Tuesday organized ‘Vikash Mela’ at Malghosha village – Angara Block. The basic aim of organizing such event was to spread awareness among the villagers about the on-going government scheme like Ujjawala Yojana where beneficiaries were given lPG gas cylinder connection. Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme beneficiaries were given keys of their new house, ‘Sakhi’ Mandal received cheques (Rs. 1.5 lakh).