Railways to start CBT for notified vacancies
Indian Railways is going to start computer based tests(CBT) for notified vacancies from 15th December 2020. Indian Railways had notified 3 types of vacancies. These were 35208 for NTPC (non technical popular categories like guards, office clerks, commercial clerks etc), 1663 for Isolated & Ministerial categories (Steno & Teaches etc) and 103769 for Level 1 vacancies (track maintainers, pointsman etc). In all RRBs had notified a total of 1.40 lakh such vacancies for NTPC categories, Level-1 Posts and isolated and miscellaneous categories. Against the above vacancies, RRBs had received more than 2.40 crore applications. The CBT for above vacancies had to be deferred due to Covid-19 pandemic and resultant lockdown which was imposed throughout the country.
ECR to run 20 special trains
In view of the convenience of the common people, the Ministry of Railways is starting to operate 80 special trains in addition to Shramik Special, 30 AC Special and 200 Special trains already being run before September 12, 2020. These include eight trains from East Central Railway jurisdiction and 12 special trains passing through East Central Railway jurisdiction. These special trains will be operated on the pattern and composition of regular trains. These special trains will be fully reserved trains. These trains will not have any unreserved coaches.
Now 139 for parcel and freight also
Indian Railways has introduced a new service in the country to boost freight and parcel traffic. Under this new facility, now traders, entrepreneurs and suppliers can get assistance in sending and ordering their goods through Indian Railways by dialing the single All India Contact Helpline number 139 'Rail Madad'. It is known that the railway administration is providing many facilities for booking parcels and cargo and through this link, this facility of providing assistance in sending and ordering goods through 139 is being provided. Dialing on 139 based on Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) requires 6 pressures for parcel and freight and transportation related inquiries at which customer service officers are called.
Teacher’s Day at DPS, Ranchi
Teacher’s Day 2020 was celebrated in a simple manner at DPS Ranchi in the wake of the pandemic. Principal Dr. Ram Singh paid homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan & extended greetings to all the teachers. He said that in these unprecedented times of a Global Pandemic, most teachers are finding it difficult to cope with online teaching. Lack of familiarity with technology, setting up apps, and dealing with technical glitches, serve as some of the biggest challenges. The teachers have been pushed out of their comfort zones. Yet the teachers all over are struggling to make online learning work. It is important to just embrace this new reality and work within its limitations and use the opportunities.
PNB felicitates teachers on Teacher Day
Like every year, this year also on the occasion of Teachers' Day on Saturday, Divisional Head of Ranchi South and Divisional Office - Ranchi North, Deepak Kumar Srivastava and Ratikant Tripathi of Punjab National Bank (PNB) felicitated teachers of major teaching institutes such as Doranda College, St. Francis School, Nirmala College, Ranchi Women's College, Ranchi University, Birsa Munda Agricultural University by offering them shawls, books and other. On the importance of the teacher, Tripathy said that it is the teacher who builds a successful nation and brings the whole society in the light of knowledge.
JPPC holds mental health camp
A free mental health assessment camp was organized at Old Age Home today under the aegis of Jharkhand Pradesh Professional Congress and Nerve and Mind. The camp was started by State president of JPPC Aditya Vikram Jaiswal, who laid a wreath on the portrait of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Dr. Suyash Sinha (Consultant Neuro Psychiatrist), Vice President of JPPC, who is leading the camp, told the that Nerve & mind center and AIPC wants to give this message to every section of the society. There is a cure for mental illnesses and diseases like Demnetia can also be controlled. He said that most attention is needed in the elderly and elderly people living in old age homes.
Virtual Teachers’ Day at SBPS
Students of Sarala Birla Public School, Ranchi organized a virtual Teachers’ Day programme to appreciate the hard work done by the teachers amid this global pandemic here on Saturday. They had put up a host of cultural events beginning with Ganesh Vandana, Speech, Fun Games, Skit and various Dance performances. Students acknowledged and thanked the teachers for remaining connected to them even during the global pandemic just to ensure that the learning isn’t hampered in any case. School Head Personnel and Admin Pradip Varma wished the teachers on this day and thanked them for their selfless contribution during this pandemic. Principal Paramjit Kaur said to the children that the teachers and parents have been their lockdown mentors and corona warriors cum educators, who are guiding them day in and day out and helping them to study virtually. Both have taken up the challenge whole heartedly.
TWS celebrates Teacher’s Day
Taurian World School celebrated Teacher’s Day for those who are the most important participants of nation building; those who have quickly adapted to new teaching methods that are effective and inclusive in these challenging times. Not only the staff students residing inside the campus did a mesmerising presentation for their inspirers, but students staying at their homes too were dedicated enough to thank their mentors in the most loving way. Principal Dr. Subhash Kumar, in his speech wished his teachers and thanked them for being strong in these challenging times. He also congratulated the students for their overwhelmingly impressive efforts in making this celebration a grand success.
DR Radhakrishnan remembered
Former President Bharat Ratna DR. Sarvpalli Radhakrishnan was remembered on his 132 birth anniversary that is being celebrated as Teachers Day here at different areas. Congress leaders led by the district president Brajendar Prasad Singh paid floral tributes to the legendary leader at a function held at Congress office. Singh recalled the life sketch of DR Radhakriahnan on this occasion. Functions for felicitating Teachers also were organised by a social organization for honouring the teachers today. In another move the teachers of private schools and coaching classes organised demonstrations and demanded the opening of coaching classes.