july 2018

JHARKHAND Rs 6.67 cr fund to Panchayats, ULBs, to ensure food for all   With an objective to ensure availability of food grains to all, irrespective of ration card or Aadhaar, Jharkhand government on Sunday announced additional annual budgetary allocation of Rs 6.67 crore to panchayats and urban local bodies (ULBs) for providing food free … Read more

JHARKHAND Netarhat to get new abode to boost tourism   Pristine, picturesque and popular Netarhat is gearing up to accommodate greater number of guests; come the next tourist season starting with onset of winters. Looking at ever rising footfall, the Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation is on the verge of completing additional accommodation apart from age-old … Read more

JHARKHAND State khadi board distributes sewing machines     In its continued effort to promote livelihood, Jharkhand State Khadi and Village Industries Board handed sewing machines to 29 women.   While 50 per cent of the beneficiaries received electronic sewing machines, the rest received manual sewing machines based on the demand. Women had to pay … Read more

JHARKHAND Rs 2,504 cr central aid for housing in jharkhand   The Central government has proposed to provide financial assistance of Rs 2,504.83 crore for urban housing projects under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (Urban) – PMAY (U) in Jharkhand. Under this scheme, the beneficiaries have already occupied 32,730 houses in the State. The total central … Read more

JHARKHAND Energy policy proposes to raise state share in ipps’ generation   The most talked about issue that comes ahead of setting up any power plant in Jharkhand—compulsory power sharing agreement with the State—has gone for a major shift in the new energy policy draft brought out for consideration.   Against the policy in place … Read more

JHARKHAND Constant rain covers 14 per cent rain deficit in state   The constant improvement in rain deficit level with every passing day is hinting towards a positive change for farmers’ community. Both weathermen and Agro-Met experts have opined that in the coming days the South-West (SW) monsoon will remain favourable over Jharkhand. Till date, … Read more

JHARKHAND Railways to develop new coaching complex in Sindri   The Indian Railways has decided to develop Sindri as new coaching complex to meet future demands.   The proposal was mooted five years ago by the Dhanbad railway division. It is on the roll once again on the line of revival of Sindri fertilizer.   … Read more

JHARKHAND ADB to fund rs 520-crore for sewerage, roads in mango   Asian Development Bank (ADB) – an international development finance institution for Asia and Pacific—has decided to fund Rs 520-crore for the integrated sewerage, drainage and road beautification in Mango Notified Area Committee (MNAC).   State food and civil supplies minister and Jamshedpur West … Read more

JHARKHAND Licence stick for private heal hubs   The state health department has directed all private hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and diagnostic centres to get their licences failing which stringent action will be taken under provisions of the Clinical Establishment (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010.   According to order, unregistered heal hubs and diagnostic centres will … Read more

JHARKHAND Chas gets odf status for third year   It’s the third consecutive year when Chas secured the open defecation-free (ODF) status. Last year Chas become the first municipal corporation in Jharkhand to get the status.   Chas the satellite city of Bokaro district declared open defecation-free by the Ministry of Urban Development Government of … Read more

JHARKHAND J’khand joins league of states against measles-rubella   Performing better than the national average on the front of infant mortality rate (IMR), Jharkhand made its entry into the league of States having rolled out vaccination shield against Measles-Rubella virus, an important component of the Centre’s ‘Mission Indradhanush’. Fifteen other States have already introduced the … Read more

JHARKHAND Jharkhand to set up India’s first Khadi mall   While addressing the ‘Karigar Panchayat’ organized by the Khadi Board at the Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium, Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Dasannounced that, within 15 days, land in the Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) campus will be made available to the Khadi Board to develop the country’s first Khadi … Read more

JHARKHAND Nabard sanctions rs 373.27 cr for piped drinking water projects   The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Jharkhand has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 373.27 Crore to the Government of Jharkhand, under its Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), towards construction of 12 Rural Piped Drinking Water Supply Projects across nine districts … Read more

JHARKHAND Niti Aayog ranking: Ranchi, Begusarai worst performers on growth indices   Bihar’s Begusarai and Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi are among the worst performing districts, as per the first Delta rankings that show incremental progress for the aspirational districts, released by Niti Aayog recently.   Launched by the Prime Minister in January, the ‘Aspirational Districts’ programme … Read more

JHARKHAND Jharkhand khadi board manufacturing silk rachis The Jharkhand State Khadi and Gramodyog Board has started manufacturing rakhis made of waste silk threads.   The Board has also decided to introduce khadi dresses specifically for the Kanwarias – devotees carrying holy water to offer to Lord Baidyanath (Shiva) at the Baidyanath temple at Deoghar – … Read more

JHARKHAND Now pay tax for keeping pets in Jamshedpur   Now, one will have to pay tax for their pet animals in Jamshedpur, as Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) has decided to start registration for all animals in the city and monitor them regularly.   JNAC was also in the process of launching a dedicated … Read more

JHARKHAND Mr vaccination drive to begin on july 26   After ensuring all essential safety measures, the Department of Health and Family Welfare will launch Measles Rubella (MR) vaccination drive in Jharkhand on July 26. Jharkhand will be the 16th State in India to introduce the MR vaccine under universal immunization programme.   The vaccination … Read more

JHARKHAND Focus on curbing migration by generating jobs: cm   Focusing on expansion of cottage industries on a wider scale covering small hamlets of the State, Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that in an attempt to curb migration, creation of ample employment opportunities at the grass root level has become mandatory.   Considering 3S — … Read more

JHARKHAND Jal-jungle-jamin’ is heritage, not slogan for us: cm   Chief Minister Raghubar Das, underlining the importance of environmental conservation for the sake of mankind, called upon everyone to contribute for safeguarding the Mother Nature.     Jal-Jungle-Jamin” is not just a slogan for us. We have inherited and preserved it since time immemorial for … Read more

JHARKHAND 90% arable land still lying fallow, Jharkhand heads for early drought   About 90% arable land, meant for paddy sowing, is still lying fallow in Jharkhand. Spectre of early season drought is looming large in 18 districts out of 24 where sowing is yet to begin.   In Jharkhand, ideal season for paddy sowing … Read more

JHARKHAND Jharpark to maintain city parks, iim-r provides technical assistance   Jharpark — an autonomous body of Department of Forest, GoJ will soon take up the charge of maintenance of all major city parks. Recently, Jharpark had given the responsibility to Indian Institute of Management — Ranchi for recruiting external agencies which will prepare the … Read more

JHARKHAND Capital city gets first automated vehicle testing station   State’s first fully automated vehicle testing station was  inaugurated. The station, an authorised centre of State government will provide holistic solutions applicable to full vehicle, subsystems and components.     The vehicle station will respond to testing and inspection needs of new and used vehicles … Read more

JHARKHAND Night market’ to begin soon in capital city   After success of the ‘Night Market’ concept introduced sometime back at MG Road, covering the busiest avenue, Albert Ekka Chowk, Chief Minister Raghubar Das directed the Urban Development department to revive the ‘Night Market’ culture and begin it on a pilot basis at Jaipal Singh … Read more

JHARKHAND Coal outsourcing companies come under labour ministry scanner   The central government’s department of labour and employment would conduct probe over alleged violation of guidelines by outsourcing companies working in different areas under Jharia coalfield of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), said a member of a delegation who met the Union minister.   Union … Read more

JHARKHAND Soon, Singapore model of education for skill development of Jharkhand.   The state government is all set to take a leaf out of Singapore’s education model for providing skill development training to the youth. In Singapore, out of the total students enrolling for university courses, 25% opt for university education. Roughly, 25% go for polytechnic education and … Read more