BAU VC visits Soil Science, Agrochemicals Dept
Many useful techniques have been developed in the field of soil health management of acidic lands of the state at Birsa Agricultural University (BAU). In the Department of Soil Science and Agrochemicals of the University, the results obtained from the Permanent Fertilizer Experimental Zone and Long Term Fertilizer Experimental Area for the last 6 decades are very useful and beneficial. Due to the performance of these fields, post-graduate and under-graduate agriculture students as well as farmers and extension workers need to learn the experience. On Thursday, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of BAU, Dr Omkar Nath Singh, said these things on the occasion of the field visit of the department.
Fit India Freedom Run by ECR
The Fit India Freedom Run was organized today in the presence of General Manager Lalit Chandra Trivedi at East Central Railway Headquarters Hajipur. The GM launched the Fit India Freedom Run by releasing balloons in the air. All the officers and employees of East Central Railway Headquarters participated in the race. In this race, Sanju and Asha Latha Devi, national level football players of ECR also participated. On the occasion, Trivedi announced the name of footballer of the year by AIFF and other players including Yadav and Asha Lata Devi, the national level football player of ECR for highlighting the name of ECR in the field of football today.
Railways earn Rs. 9896.86 cr from freight loading
In a remarkable turnaround, Indian Railways has earned more revenue in the month of September as compared to last year in spite of Covid related challenges. In September 2020, Indian Railways earned Rs. 9896.86 crores from freight loading which is also Rs. 1180.57 crores higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period (Rs. 8716.29 crores). The increase in freight revenue is 13.54 Per cent. It may be noted that trends in Freight traffic reflect the broad trends of economic activities turn around well. In the month of September 2020 Indian Railways freight loading was 102.12 million tonnes, which is 13.59 million tonnes higher compare to last year’s freight loading for the same month (88.53 million tonnes). The increase in the freight loading is 15.35%.
Farewell of retired employees from BSL
A farewell ceremony was organized for personnel retiring from Bokaro Steel Plant in the month of September 2020, keeping in mind the social distancing in the Auditorium of HRD Center. The chief guests at the function were Chief General Manager (Human Resource Development) BS Popli and Chief General Manager (Personnel) Pawan Kumar respectively. Chief Guest Popli and Kumar congratulated the retired workers for their sincere service and wished them a happy life. The CGM level officer was bid farewell to a farewell function organized separately in the CEO conference room. On this occasion Amarendu Prakash, Director in-charge of BSL and Executive Director were present.
Fitness & Hobby week at PAS Bokaro
The Pentecostal Assembly School Bokaro has truly embraced all the advantages of the online platform. Under the guidance of the Principal, Dr Karuna Prasad, an exhilarating and deeply rewarding Fitness and Hobby Week was organized for the students of Prep to std 12. After the hectic schedule of the Half Yearly Exams, the students got a real break by getting opportunities to interact with their classmates and teachers and get wonderful avenues to display their multifarious talents even in this Lockdown. This unique way of celebration was refreshing not only for the students and the teachers but also the parents who wholeheartedly supported their children in all the events.
JMF launched milk cooler center at Nagri
Jharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (JMF) is engaged in arranging milk collection, processing and marketing from milk producers in different areas of the State. JMF establishes the Milk Center at the village level so that the milk produced in the village is cooled in the village itself and the quality of milk can be maintained. On Thursday Managing Director, Jharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, Sudhir Kumar Singh launched a 2000 liter capacity milk cooler center (BMC) at Chipra village in Nagri block of Ranchi district. About 100 milk producers from 4 villages are connected to this coolant center, who will supply about 1000 liters of milk per day in this BMC.
Businessman shot at in Garhwa
A 60 years old jewellery businessman was shot at and was seriously injured by unidentified bike-borne criminals in Garhwa town on Wednesday late evening. The man has been identified as a Vijay Soni. He has been admitted to Garhwa hospital in the city and after assessing critical condition, doctors referred him to RIMS. The injured person's son Kunal Saurabh said that he had received the threat earlier as well and that there was firing on September 28 in front of his door. According to Kunal, a dispute has been going on for the last one year with his elder brother who is a public servant and posted at Lamari Panchayat under Kandi police station area with the Mukhiya son Santosh Singh. Garhwa thana in - charge Rajiv Kumar Singh said that a case has been registered and efforts are being made to arrest the assailants.
Webinar organised on Gandhiji at BSL
A webinar on the topic "Gandhi in Action" was organized by BSL here on Thursday to mark the conclusion of the 150th Gandhi Jayanti being celebrated on 2 October. The webinar was attended by Directors in charge of BSL Amarendu Prakash, Executive Director, Chief General Manager various officers and personnel of MTI, Ranchi and Chasanala Collieries of SAIL. In this webinar organized by the Human Resource Development Department, Biren Bhuta, a well-known speaker on the topic of Social Transformations associated with the Initiatives of Change, gave his views on the practical aspects of assimilating Gandhiji's principles in our daily lives.
Swachchhta Month start off at CCL
Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD), Central Coalfield Limited (CCL) PM Prasad inaugurated the Swachchhta E Pledge booth and took the pledge along with Director (Finance) NK Agarwal and CVO, Sumeet Kumar Sinha. On the 1st day more than 100 employees including General Managers and Head of Departments took e-pledge in the booth. Prasad said that CCL is committed to Swachch Bharat Mission, and he encouraged the employees to not only take the pledge but imbibe its message also. CCL will organize various programs in Ranchi and its other operational areas on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti and during the Swachhta Month it is being celebrated throughout the month of October.