Centre extends CUJ V-C Khathing’s tenure
The Ministry of Human Resource Development has further extended the tenure of Vice Chancellor of Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) Professor Darlando T Khathing. He had completed his first tenure of five years on Friday. On his fresh tenure being extended for one year, VC Khathing said there was lot of challenges adding “the CUJ has enough reasons to feel happy at the same time.” Asked about the slow release of fund for the development of the university, Khathing said everything is expected to be going in full swing after the coming general elections.
symposium marks RU’s National Science Day
On the occasion of National Science Day, a symposium was organised by RU at Aryabhatt Auditorium on Friday. The programme was attended By V-C Dr lN Bhagat and other senior officers of the university. Quiz competitions were held to the related topic. A documentary film named ‘The Quantum Indians’ was shown to the large number of students. A poster making competition was organized for students of SS Memorial College, Kanke on the theme ‘Energy Conservation’ in order to mark this day. According to a media statement, 16 students participated here.
NUSRl students felicitated at KIIT Sports Fest
Students of National University of Study and Research in law (NUSRl) have bagged winning positions in the four day sports fest of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneshwar. The teams of this law cradle secured the runner up position in volley ball, cricket and basketball events. On the other side, Rishabh and Arpita were presented badminton singles. University’s Manish Choudhary was awarded the ‘Player of the Tournament’. Notably, these students have been gearing up for financial assistance from NUSRl since February 17 so that they can compete with adequate sports kits in this national level sports festival.
RU’s faculty Anand Thakur is IETE member
For the first time in India, a college teacher has been selected as member in the Institution of Electronics and Engineering Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), New Delhi. He is Dr Anand Thakur, an Assistant Professor of Zoology at SS Memorial College, Kanke. Thakur was officially handed over membership on February 27.
CCl organises workshop on CSR
Central Coalfields limited (CCl), on Friday organised a two-day workshop on “Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) in Human Development-Achieving CCl’s Goal,” which was aimed at educating officials related to new CSR Guidelines at Vichar Manch ( Darbhanga House), Ranchi. T K Nag, Director (Technical/Operations), CCl, RR Mishra, Director(Personnel), Vismita Tej, Chief Vigilance Officer(CVO), Professor Rohan Sharma, Tata Institute of Social Science(TISS), Mumbai, RB Prasad, General Manager(SD&CSR) and others were present during the inaugural function.
All India United Democratic Front chief in state
All India United Democratic Front president Badrurdhdin Ajmal speaking with the media said that their party has come in Jharkhand and are confident that party has bright chances of getting roots here.
Toyota sale increases
With the decision of State Finance Minister Rajendra Prasad Singh of reducing excise duty has increased the sale of Toyota cars in Jharkhand. The dealers are providing a rebate upto Rs66,000 to their customers which have pushed up the sale graph.
Congress mahanagar committee meeting
Congress Mahanagar committee members meeting was conducted under the supervision of committee President Surendra Singh on Friday. The basic idea behind the meeting was to frame a programme schedule of the party for the future.
HC takes suo-moto view on uranium radiation
Jharkhand High Court on Friday, taking suo-motto cognisance on the spread of various diseases among the people in Jaduguda due to the mining of uranium in the area, has issued notices to the Central Government asking them to reply till March 14. People in the area are getting sick due to the radiation coming out of the uranium. The court seeks information regarding the measures taken to prevent
emission of radiation.