JHARKHAND ‘Over 1K severe factory incidents in 2020’ Expressing a need to digitalise safety, Gopal Kumar, chief inspector of factories, Jharkhand, on Monday said that over 1000 severe incidents got registered in 2020 and led to avoidable human deaths. Addressing the 3rd Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jharkhand Safety Conclave at Beldih Club, … Read more
JHARKHAND NFHS 5 points at improvement in sex ratio in State The fifth edition of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) confirmed signs of a demographic shift in India. For the first time since the NFHS began in 1992, the proportion of women exceeded men: there were 1,020 women for 1,000 men. In the … Read more
JHARKHAND Farmers to soon get ‘sexed semen’ to increase female calf population Milk farmers in Jharkhand will soon be able to choose a pack of semen that would ensure birth of female calf, thereby reducing the burden of rearing male calf or bull which becomes useless for those who are not into farming. Jharkhand … Read more
JHARKHAND Govt to rope in National Geographic to promote Jharkhand globally The Jharkhand government has decided to rope in the National Geographic Channel (NGC) to promote the state internationally as a tourist destination. The cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to a proposal in this regard made by the state information and public relations department. The NGC will make four … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand’s rich culture, traditions on display at IITF The State Government celebrated Jharkhand Day at the Jharkhand pavilion of the ongoing India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The speakers at the fair threw light on the State’s nature and rich tribal culture. The speakers said that the social environment, … Read more
JHARKHAND State to procure 8 lakh metric ton paddy this year Jharkhand government’s department of food, public distribution and consumer affairs aims to procure approximately 8 lakh metric ton paddy from the state’s farmers this year. In 2020, the state had procured a little over 6 lakh metric ton paddy during the Kharif season. In October this year, … Read more
JHARKHAND State has potential for mini food parks: Patel Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti, Prahlad Singh Patel said Jharkhand has ample potential for mini food parks, if the State Government submits a proposal for setting up mini food parks in State, the Ministry will look into this. The Union … Read more
JHARKHAND Enrollment in schools rose in 2021 despite Covid-19 crisis: ASER survey Despite the Covid-19 pandemic crippling school education for almost two years the number of six to 14 years old students enrolled in Government schools rose by over 2 per cent in Jharkhand from 2018 to 2021, the latest Annual Survey of … Read more
JHARKHAND Jamshedpur improves its ranking in Swacch Survekshan 2021 Jamshedpur City has improved its position to 12th at the national Swachh Survekshan Awards. In 2020, it ranked 13th. The awards were given out at Delhi’s Vigyan Bhavan. The event titled ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’ was organised by the Union ministry of housing and … Read more
JHARKHAND Defence Industrial Corridor Project In Jhansi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor project in Jhansi. Highlights: ? The Defence Industrial Corridor project is estimated to cost Rs 400 crore. ? The central government hopes to establish strategic independence with this endeavour. ? On … Read more
JHARKHAND Missionaries’ contribution to J’khand’s education pivotal: CM Hemant Soren Chief minister Hemant Soren praised the contribution of Christian missionaries towards imparting education among the tribal communities of Jharkhand. For years, the missionaries have played a pivotal role in providing education to the tribal people of the state. In my opinion, the missionaries contribute as much as 50% … Read more
JHARKHAND Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv To Happen In Jhansi Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv will be held from November 17 to November 19, 2021, as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.’ Highlights: Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv will happen in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will devote many initiatives to the … Read more
JHARKHAND State IMA for Haryana model of Clinical Establishment Act The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Jharkhand chapter on Sunday expressed its concern over implementation of centrally-framed Clinical Establishment Act in the State without any amendments and without considering the local limitations. As per IMA secretary, there are several stringent provisions as per the Act which … Read more
JHARKHAND Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s willpower brought Jharkhand state into existence: PM Modi On the occasion of Jharkhand’s foundation day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the firm willpower of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee led to the existence of the state. Paying his tributes to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more
JHARKHAND BSL begins trial of AI-based predictive monitoring system The Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) on Sunday begun trial of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based predictive monitoring system. BSL, a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), is on the verge of digital transformation for more transparency, productivity and efficiency in core steel production process. BSL has … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand govt introduces universal pension scheme A month ahead of the second anniversary of JMM-Congress-RJD coalition government, the state cabinet on Friday decided to introduce universal pension scheme by bringing in necessary amendments to pension rules on the recomendation of the women, child development and social security department. After the amendments, pension will be available … Read more
