August 2018

JHARKHAND Centre assigns j’khand job to develop dbt model in electricity   In the light of manifold hike done in power tariff affecting millions of electricity consumers of the State and managing it smoothly afterwards the Centre has assigned Jharkhand regulatory authority a job to develop a model for direct subsidy payback. This has come … Read more

JHARKHAND Govt aims to de-worm 1.38 cr kids in state   The State will join the nationwide campaign for deworming children.   The drive children in the age group of one to 19 years will be administered Albendazole tablets between August 10 and 17.   Around 1.38 crore kids will be given dosage of deworming … Read more

JHARKHAND Government committed to inclusive development: CM   Raghubar Das was addressing a public meeting here after inaugurating development projects worth Rs 11.36 crore and distributing assets worth crores among women beneficiaries in a Vikas Mela organized at Gurukul Ground in Latehar.   According to him, Jharkhand is the first state in the country to … Read more

JHARKHAND ·        PM likely to launch ayushman bharat in state on sept 25   ð  Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Jharkhand on September25 to launch ‘Ayushman Bharat’ the world largest health protection scheme on the birth anniversary of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay.   ð  Ayushman Bharat- the National Health Protection Scheme,  is the flagship … Read more

JHARKHAND World’s largest water colour fest in capital city   The Government of Jharkhand is all set to host World’s largest Water Colour Festival from August 23 to August 27 here in State Capital to promote the rich cultural space of Jharkhand known for its exemplary tribal art works ranging from ‘Sohrai’ to Kohbar to … Read more

JHARKHAND • Forest dept told to clear hurdles for mandal dam ? Jharkhand Forest Department has been directed to clear all the remaining hurdles existing in the way of completion of the Mandal Dam at North Koel River at Latehar district. ? The Central Government has already given in principal Stage-I clearance which was a … Read more

JHARKHAND Jamshedpur sadar hospital bags kayakalp award   Minister of Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ramchandra Chandravanshi, and Principal Secretary (Health) Nidhi Khare conferred the Kayakalp (Revival) Award 2017-18 to the State’s best hospital.   The Health Minister said that the Prime Minister had started cleanliness in all government offices including hospitals in 2014 … Read more

JHARKHAND Push for solar power from rooftops   Govt to announce new policy to help Jharkhand become energy-surplus by 2025   In the solar energy policy announced in 2015 and revised in 2017, the state government had targeted the generation of 2,560 megawatts (MW), including 500MW from rooftops, by 2022. However, a report released said … Read more

JHARKHAND Govt rolls out urban sanitation policy   In order to expedite steps to be taken to attain complete sanitation in urban areas of the State, the Government has approved Jharkhand State Urban Sanitation policy 2018.   The whole idea behind the policy is based on a need for holistic effort and multi-dimensional approach attached … Read more

JHARKHAND DMF in jharkhand is failing to fulfill its objectives: cse   According to the assessment report released by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE),   In October 2016, the Jharkhand Government directed all districts to use their District Mineral Foundation (DMF) investments for developing piped-water schemes and construction of toilets to meet the ODF … Read more

JHARKHAND   Harmu river rejuvenation work to be completed in 2 months     The lifeline of Ranchi — Harmu River that once craved for maintenance will get a fresh lease of life. The river once choked with filth is currently undergoing massive rejuvenation exercise. The beautification work of this age old river which involves … Read more

JHARKHAND World’s largest water colour fest in capital city   The Government of Jharkhand is all set to host World’s largest Water Colour Festival from August 23 to August 27 here in State Capital to promote the rich cultural space of Jharkhand known for its exemplary tribal art works ranging from ‘Sohrai’ to Kohbar to … Read more

JHARKHAND CM kickstarts startup india jharkhand journey   Chief Minister Raghubar Das flagged off Startup India Jharkhand journey for 2018 which would go through eight boot camps simultaneously organised at Ranchi, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Palamu, Deogarh, Giridih, Dhanbad and East Singhbum.   The initiative would help new startup ideas to groom with the help of industry … Read more

JHARKHAND Twin schemes for BPL health   The Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Beema Yojana, meant to extend health insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh to BPL families, will run concurrently with a national health scheme that is to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25.   While the Centre will take … Read more

JHARKHAND Jharkhand to play key role in next green revolution: experts   According to Experts, Next green revolution will come from country’s eastern region and Jharkhand with its rich biodiversity will play important role on this front.   Wheat production in the country has registered an increase of 8.9 times since independence but average productivity … Read more

JHARKHAND Jreda mulls resco model to energise solar generation   Looking at lower than expected contribution and acceptance of solar power generation in the State, the Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) is working to switch to RESCO model, a well recognised solar energy generation model, also approved by the Ministry of New and Renewable … Read more

JHARKHAND CM seeks fc attention to ‘poor’ jharkhand   Stressing over the need of more resources for underdeveloped States like Jharkhand, Chief Minister Raghubar Das has urged the 15th Finance Commission to pay proper attention to it.   About the strengths of the State Raghubar Das underlined scope in tourism sector, which besides being different … Read more

JHARKHAND Israel hi-tech lessons for farmers   Chief minister Raghubar Das sent a delegation of 26 farmers from 24 districts of Jharkhand on a four-day exposure visit to Israel to learn modern agriculture techniques, This is for first time in Jharkhand that any state government has sent a farmers’ delegation on an exposure trip overseas. … Read more

JHARKHAND Bokaro all set to get it park   The Steel City is all set to get a new Software Technology Park at Balidih Industrial Area, which would be the fourth such technology park in Jharkhand.   The Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA) transferred 1.45 acres of land to the Software Technology Parks of … Read more

JHARKHAND Govt to organise ‘agriculture summit’   The State Government, in order to provide much needed fillip to laggard farm sector in Jharkhand, will be organising the ‘Agriculture Summit’ in November this year. The effort would be possibly the first of its kind in the country.   The Government is going to organise Agriculture Summit … Read more

JHARKHAND Bokaro soon to land on aviation map of country   Bokaro Steel City will soon to be on the aviation map of the country. Chief Minister Raghubar Das laid the foundation stone for the development of Bokaro airport at Bokaro Steel City.   Under the Government of India’s flagship scheme UDAN (Ude Desh Ka … Read more

JHARKHAND Justice aniruddha bose takes oath as 12th chief justice of jhc   Justice Aniruddha Bose took oath as the 12th Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court at Raj Bhawan on Saturday. Governor Droupadi Murmu administered oath to Justice Bose in a ceremony held at Birsa Mandap of Raj Bhawan in the presence of Chief … Read more

JHARKHAND Pilot testing of ayushmaan bharat scheme begins at rims   The online empanelment software training for the health professionals before the formal launch of the much awaited health scheme ‘Ayushmaan Bharat’ was started here at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).   The scheme will provide better health services to nearly 85 per cent … Read more

JHARKHAND BEML, HEC inks mou for mining industry   India’s two leading Public-Sector Undertakings, BEML Limited and Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited (HEC) signed an MoU to meet the growing requirements of the mining industry. Both the companies having synergy in its product profile will manufacture and supply products such as ‘Rope Shovels & Walking Draglines’ … Read more

JHARKHAND International Water Colour Festival in Ranchi   Five-day long ‘International water colour festival’ is held in Ranchi at Audrey House, to promote the rich art and culture of Jharkhand. This is the first time in the country that international artists will paint together. In this program 24 countries of the world, 25 states of India and 24 districts of … Read more

JHARKHAND Govt to invest around rs 600 cr on religious tourism: cm   Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Monday said that developing the State as a religious tourism destination was his government’s top priority. He informed that the Government is investing around Rs 600-crore in developing religious tourism circuit developing sites at Rajrappa, Ithkori, Deoghar, … Read more

JHARKHAND Local bodies seek more central funds   Local bodies sought more aid from the Centre for improving basic amenities during a meeting with members of the 15th finance commission on Wednesday with some even submitting memorandums demanding strict adherence to the provisions of the Panchayati Raj Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act.     … Read more