ECR saves Rs 833 crore fuel cost
The target of complete electrification of the railways has been set by East Central Railway for development in operational capacity. To achieve this goal, electrification of rail blocks is being done at a rapid pace. As a result, 84 per cent of the total rail routes have been electrified by ECR. In the last two years only, the electrification work of 792 route kilometers has been completed, saving Rs 833 crore spent on diesel items. So far, electrification of 3369 route kilometers out of about 4008 route kilometers has been completed by East Central Rail. In the year 2019-20, electrification of 565 Route kilometers has been completed while by the month of November 2020-21, 227 Route kilometer electrification has been completed.
XISS bids farewell to Prof SR Shauq
Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) on Tuesday bid farewell to Prof SR Shauq, Faculty Member of Human Resource Management (HRM) Programme after his 37 years of dedicated service to the Institute. The farewell ceremony was organized in the Fr. Michael Van Den Bogaert, S.J. Memorial Auditorium of XISS attended by Faculty Members and Staff members. Dr. (Fr.) Joseph MarianusKujur S.J., Director XISS in his speech said that Prof. Shauq dedicated 37 years of his life to the students and Institution. “We are thankful to the Almighty for giving such a wonderful and dedicated teacher to XISS who is a pillar of this esteemed institution.” Dr. KM Spring, Faculty Member of HRM Programme, Fr. Pradeep Kerketta S.J, Assistant Director XISS, Dr. RamakantAgarwal, HoP, HRM Programme, Fr. Francis David Kullu S.J., Finance Officer, XISS were present in the programme.
DPS student shine in Painting Competition
Abhigyan Krishna (a class VIII student of DPS Ranchi) has been selected in the National Level stage after marking himself in the City and Zonal level in a Painting competition organized by ISHRAE. The competition was held in the month of November in which ISHRAE gave opportunity to all the school students of Ranchi to take part. The topic which was given to the students was “ Energy Conservation “ wherein students were asked to draw painting in regards to project what all needs to be done by us to preserve the energy. The topic was same both at City and Zonal Level. In this Abhigyan drew a spectacular painting which attracted the organizers to pass the painting not only at the City Level but also at the Zonal Level.
Virtual Tour of Nursery Kids
The seniors of DPS, Ranchi took their juniors of class nursery on a Virtual Tour of the school campus, showing off the beautiful view of the school building and the rich infrastructure it provides here on Wednesday. The alumni taking the tiny tots along with them through the same corridors where they had spent golden days of their lives; was a sight to behold. The kids visited all the sections of nursery, where the classrooms were beautifully and colourfully decorated. Watching their music room, library and auditorium the children couldn't resist showing their excitement to join school as soon as possible.