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Patna Postal Circle Organizes Stamp Mania - 2012-01-31

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:20:14

The postal department seems to be in tandem with the state government which is celebrating 100th year of its establishment. On Monday the Dept. of Post, Patna circle has announced to organize a 4 days “Stamp Exhibition Expo-2012” from 10 to 13 February. The exhibition will be held in the Wheeler Senate Hall at Patna University. This being the centenary year of Bihar, “Celebrating Bihar”, is the theme of the coming stamp show and obviously it is a historical and remarkable occasion.

Rare postal stamps, stationeries of earlier days including some other things of rarity will be at display at the exhibition. Officials of the Patna Postal Circle called a press meet in the conference hall at the Meghdoot Bhawan in GPO (General Post Office) in Patna on Monday and informed the media about this.

A colorful world of stamps will be at display on this occasion. Some of the star attraction will be:-

First Copper stamp released from Patna in 1774 may be shown.

First Postal Stamp Penny Black (replica).

Sindh Daak(replica).

Such event will be helpful in popularizing Philately as hobby and passion. On this occasion people could get their picture on postal stamps, and with this innovative idea department seemed to sure, that this will attract large crowds at the exhibition. A large number of schools say 40-45 in numbers has already applied to register their participation at the exhibition. Moreover, Philatelist, Children, Individuals and students are approaching daily in big numbers and registering themselves. Approximately 1200 registrations for self-portraying stamp already been booked, informed the officer.

Lord Buddha, Aryabhatt, Chanakya, ChandraGupta, SherShar and few other great peoples of Bihar will be felicitated in an artistic display. Buddha Circuit, Jain circuit, Gandhi circuit, Sikh panth and Sufi are some of the special subject on which special presentation is being made to be broadcasted at the proposed exhibition. Any one can contact or registration at following numbers:- 0612-2236927/2226395/2232000. On this occasion a logo based on green and yellow pattern will be released representing “Harit Bihar” and “the rich art and ultural heritage of bihar” respectively.

City Bus Service On Strike - 2012-01-31

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:33:01

The controversy between the two different groups of city bus pliers does not seem to die as the govt. backed BSRTC's Eden Bus Service and the City Bus Service Association standing face-to-face to one another. The City Bus Service Association went on a day long like strike on Monday in Patna and sit on a dharna near Kargill roundabout to press their demand.

At present, running buses on 11 intercity routes connecting the city from Danapur to Patna city, there are about 250 buses running under city bus service, serving the daily commuters. It is well known that these buses face a tough competition since the Eden Bus Services were launched in Patna some years ago.

General Secretary of the City Bus Service Association, Umesh Prasad Sinha criticized the state government for adopting different policy for these two groups. “We want a level playing field, a true competition and this is how the service will improved and commuters will be benefited”. Eden which is backed by the govt. does not follow the route-norms claims the association secretary. “Moreover, we can’t share bus stand with Eden at bankipore”, he continues. He shown several documents related to assurance from administration and other govt. quarters to provide them separate stand and address their various demands.

Patna Artists Remembers Gandhi - 2012-01-31

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:07

The theatre artist of Patna has paid their tribute to the father of the nation on his martyr day in their own way. About two dozens theatre groups from different parts of Bihar together played a series of nukkad natak and open theatre in Gandhi Maidan, Dakbunglow etc. Continues for the second day on Monday various plays, songs, bhajans etc. were organized in Gandhi Maidan. “Main Bihar Hun”, the play attracted much applauses from the audience who were watching the play amid the gust of wind in before the statue of Mahatma in Gandhi Maidan.

Koshish, EPTA, Al-khair charitable trut, Sampradayik Ekta Committee, Nirman kala munch, Natmandap, East and West Educational Society, Bihar Art Theatre, Prerna, Pravin Sanskriti Munch, Rangkarm, Rangmati, Oxygen, Samar, Phulwari Sharif, Adarsh Divya Vikas, Patna City Epta, Anupam Sewa Samaj Sansthan, Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Sutradhar, Prangan, Manthan Kala Parishad, Hiraval, Divine Social Development Organization and Bihar Kalakar Manch are together sponsored the event.

Talking to our correspondent, the program coordinator, Piyush Kumar expressed his happiness over the overwhelming response by the public and the media. Earlier to this the philosophy of Ahimsa, Dharma, and Sarvhit Sukhaya were lighted on by some speakers and relevancy of Gandhi’s thought at present time were also discussed.

Govt. Appeases Doctors, Strike Suspended - 2012-01-30

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:06:06

The role of Junior Doctors in the health system of Bihar is of great significance. The state health ministry groping in the dark as the Junior Doctors were not agree to roll back their strike, proposed from 31^st of January across the state. But thanks to the Doctors, Medical Association and government representative who together worked out a plan and the strike which was looming ahead from the midnight of 31^st January is called-off. After the government assurance of relevant hike in the stipend alike central govt. and the demand of JUDA (JUnior Doctors Association, which is dissolved at present) to get the rank of senior residents will now be monitored by an inquiry committee which will submit its report in three months.

Earlier to this, the state government requested the junior doctors to called-off their proposed strike. Amid all the effort from the government quarters, a “slip of tongue”, by the health minister, Ashwini Chowbey turns the scene upside down on Sunday. For the last couple of days Amarjeet Sinha, health secretary of Bihar was in constant touch with the principal and the Superintendent O.P.Chowdhry trying his best to appease the Junior Docs. The health secretary welcomes the decision and assured the Junior Doctors that their grievances will be addressed within 3-4 months.

It’s well known that DMCH Darbhanga, NMCH Patna, ANM Gaya, JNLM Bhagalpur, KMC Katihar and PMCH patna having a total of about 1000 junior doctors. Most of the medical works are done by these doctors. Giving their critical importance, each time such situation arise governments seems perplexed as neither it can be over strict nor it can loose the string.

“To chop their hands off”, is a quote which does construed in wrong sense by media, said the furious health minister. “It’s just a quote and I only meant not to allow any one cripple the health system and hijack the entire state by going on strike”, he said.

Govt. Warns Jn. Docs As Strike Looms - 2012-01-29

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:58:13

As the junior doctors of the state medical service are delayed of their demands to get the status of “senior residents”, they threaten to go on strike. Proving their demands as reasonable enough, the junior doctors of PMCH are leading the lobby of the states’ junior doctors.

On the other side the Ministry of Health seems to be in no mood to compromise and the Health minister, Mr. Ashwani Chowbey himself warned the Junior Doctors that these threat will not work and Doctors will be thrown out of service. “This is a threat not just to government but it is to public and the poor. We will not let the Doctors do what they want not let the poor die” he says. “We will terminate their service as immediate action and in future they won’t be able to practice in the state”, said a somewhat irritated minister.

“I don’t care for their association and how it react but our government won’t let them hijack the state for another spell. If they (Jn. Docs.) are not happy working in the state and the policies they are free to leave their job”, the minister said.

ASI celebrates 150 anniversary - 2012-01-29

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:55:18

Archaeological Survey of India completed its 150 years in 2011. To mark the significant of role of Bihar in adding value to the Archaeological records of India, the Patna Circle of ASI has organized an opening function at A.N.Sinha Institute on Saturday.

Governor of Bihar Debanand Konwar inaugurated the function in the state Capital in the presence of Minister of Art, Culture and Youth, Govt. of Bihar, Dr. Sukhda Pandey and Joint Director General of ASI C.Dorje. Also present were Post Master General of India, Uday Krishnan and Supritending Archaeologist of Patna Circle, S.K.Manjul.

A special brochure cover designed with centrally protected monuments under jurisdiction of Patna Circle has been released on the occasion by the Governor. A brouchure on “Vaishali revealing the Past” and an official website of Excavation Branch-III, Patna of ASI has also been launched.

Marking it as coincidence the Governor says that he is pleased to see the ASI and the govt. of Bihar is hand-in-hand in celebrating their 150^th and 100^th years respectively adding values to one another. The governor stressed the need to recognize the roots as human being and says ASI helps to find roots. He focused light on paali and mourmoun histories and appreciated the efforts of eminent British archaeologist who deciphers some complex language of those ancient times. He also thanked the Khuda Baksh Oriental Library as its contribution was selected by the UNESCO to preserve.

A few eminent Archaeologists (both serving and retired) were felicitated for their valuable contribution to the Dept. of Archaeology. Dr. B.S.Verma, former director of ASI, Dr. B.K.Saran and Dr. D.P.Sinha are few names among those honored by the Governor at the function. S.K.Manjul, the Supritending Archaeologist of Patna Circle informed the media and others that at present, there are 71 sites in Bihar under the purview of ASI, and more work is going on most of them.

Citing her recent tours to Balrajgarh and Nandangarh the Minister, Dr. Sukhda Pandey, requested the ASI to expand its work area as there are too much beneath earth of Bihar as it being the a historical place from the time of Buddha and so. “The Magadh Dynasty was too much expanded and after visiting some interiors I do believer there are too much regarding our roots”. She also talked about CM’s Nitish kumar recent visit to Kutumbagarh in Aurangabad district, a historical area where relics from Buddha and Mahavir eras have been found where the Chief Minister spent nearly an hour brainstorming with the district officials to gather ideas about putting the region on the tourism map of Bihar during his Seva Yatra. The govt. of Bihar will formally request to you ASI people. Moreover I do personally attract your attention that you need to expand your search, excavation and preservation work”, she said.

Saraswati Puja Celebrated - 2012-01-28

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:44:44

पटना, स्थानीय संवाददाता - राजधानी के विभिन्न शिक्षण संस्थानों में शनिवार को मां सरस्वती की पूजा बहुत ही धूमधाम से की गई। शिक्षण संस्थाओं को विभिन्न प्रकार की फूल-मालाओं से सजाया गया था। दिन के 12 से 2 बजे तक लगभग सभी पूजा पंड़ालों में पूजा संपन्न हो गई थी और माँ सरस्वती की प्रतिमा पट् को श्रद्धालुओं के दर्शनार्थ खोल दिया गया था। कदमकुँआ युवा मंडल, कदमकुऑ बह्म स्थान पूजा समिति, दरियापुर, बिहार हिन्दी साहित्य सम्मेलन में माँ की प्रतिमा स्थापित की गई थी। पटना विश्वविद्यालय के भिखना पहाड़ी स्थित पटेल छात्रावास में प्रत्येक बर्ष की भांति माँ की भव्य प्रतिमा स्थापित की गई है।

स्थानीय सियाबिहारी कुँज ठाकुरबाड़ी के महंत नागेन्द्र दास ने बताया कि माँ सरस्वती की अराधना संसार के उन सभी व्यक्ति को करनी चाहिए जो किसी भी विद्या में अपने को प्रखर करना चाहते हैं। इसी कारण पुस्तक पढने वाले विद्यार्थी को ही नहीं अपितु वाद्य् यंत्र वाचक, मंच कलाकार, नृत्य कलाकार, गीतकार, संगीतकार, सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी सहित सभी विद्या के लोगो के लिए माँ सरस्वती की अराधना फलदायी होती है।

हालांकि राजधानी में पूजा पंडालों की संख्या में व्यापक कमी आई है। ज्ञात्ततव है कि उच्च शिक्षा हेतु पटना से स्थानीय विद्यार्थियों के पलायन का जो सिलसिला लगभग 20 बर्षों पहले शुरू हुआ था वह बहुत पहले ही संस्कृति बन चुकी है। यही कारण है कि स्थानीय छात्रों का विद्यालयोपरांत कोई भी छात्र समूह पहले जैसे संगठित और सक्रिय नहीं रह गया है। जिसका सीधा प्रभाव पटना के संस्कृति पर स्पष्ट रूप से देखा जा सकता है। पटना के स्थानीय लोगों के अनुसार, सरस्वती पूजा पंडालो की संख्या अब बहुत कम हो गयी है, यह आयोजन अब सिर्फ बच्चों के लिए ही रह गयी है। युवाओं की धटती भागीदारी से वह जोश अब नहीं दिखता है- ऐसा कहना है 52 बर्षीय प्रोफेसर अनुकार सिन्हा का जो खुद कई बर्षो तक गर्दनीबाग सरस्वती पूजा आयोजन समिति मे सक्रिय भूमिका निभाते रहें हैं।

Nair Left IIT Patna, Govt. Perplexed - 2012-01-28

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:23:56

पटना,संवाददाता,एस.अमित - प्रथम भारतीय चंद्र अभियान के सूत्रधार जी माधवन नायर जिन्होंने पटना आई आई टी के बोर्ड ऑफ गवर्नेस पद के अध्यक्ष से अभी-अभी इस्तीफा दिया है,शनिवार को पटना में थे। पटना आई आई टी से अपने सभी औपचारिक संबध तोड़ते हुए उन्होनें सरकार के निर्णय की भर्तस्ना की और कहा कि उन्हे उनका पक्ष रखने का मौका ही नहीं दिया गया। इसी कड़ी में पूर्व सीवीसी प्रत्यूष सिन्हा की अध्यक्षता वाली टीम ने सरकार से नायर समेंत तीन अन्य वैज्ञानिकों के खिलाफ कारवाई की अनुशंसा की थी। जिसके आधार पर सरकार ने इन सभी को वर्तमान और भविष्य में सभी सरकारी पदों से दूर रहने संबधी आदेश दिया था। हालांकि माघवन नायर ने सभी सरकारी पदों से इस्तीफा दे दिया है लेकिन वे सरकार के फैसले पर दुखी है और सरकार के इस एकतरफा रवैये को वैज्ञानिकों को राजनीति का शिकार बताते है। सूचना के अधिकार के तहत उन्होंने बी.के.चतुर्वेदी समिति की रिपोर्ट पाने के लिए आवेदन दिया है।
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भारती अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन (इसरो) की व्यावसायिक कंपनी एंट्रीक्स कारपोरेशन और बेंगलूर स्थित देवास मल्टीमिडिया के बीच डिजीटल सेवाएं शुरू करने के लिए,भविष्य में भेजे जाने वाले दो सैटेलाइटों के 90 फीसदी ट्रांसपोंडर देने का करार हुआ था। इसके लिए देवास को बारह बर्षों में 30 करोड़ ड़ालर देना था। 2जी स्पेक्ट्रम घोटाला सामने आने के बाद इस करारर पर भी सवाल उठने लगे थे। बढ़ते दबाब के बीच 2011 के अंतिम पखवारे में केन्द्र सरकार ने इस करार को निरस्त कर दिया। सरकार के इस फैसले से आहत देवास मल्टीमिडिया ने इस निर्णय को अंतराष्ट्रीय न्यायालय में चुनौती दी है।
प्रधानमंत्री के वैज्ञानिक सलाहकार परिषद् के प्रमुख प्रोफेसर सी एन आर राव ने नायर व तीन अन्य अंतरिम वैज्ञानिकों के खिलाफ सरकार की कार्यवाई पर नाराजगी जताई है। इस बीच केंन्द्र सरकार चारों ओर से घिरती नजर आ रही है और वैज्ञानिक समाज सहित आम जन भी सरकार के इस रवैये से आहत है।

Megha Against Nitish Govt. Slum Scheme - 2012-01-27

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:30:00

Appealing to the urban poor of Patna to not to let the government take their place of living, Social activist and reformer Megha Patekar address the crowd of thousands at Kargill Chowk near Gandhi Maidan. “Let’s Fight, We’ll Win”, quoted an energetic and somewhat angry leader who criticized the Nitish govt’s decision to take back the govt. land in urban area under newly adopted slum scheme.

She said from the dais that the governments across the country have been apathetic towards the concerns of lower class working people and time to time their conurbation gets damaged on the name of encroachment or beautification drive of the city. She called, “The newly adopted slum scheme in Bihar is a tactics made by the govt. in connivance with builders”. “You will be battered and brushed aside as no one in the society. Therefore it’s time to unite and not to let the govt. take their place of living at any cost”, she continues.

Representatives, leaders and volunteers from about a dozen social organization including Jhuggi-Jhopri Sangharsh Morcha, India Against Corruption, Ashray Abhiyan, Wanchit Jan Morcha, Nidan, Nari-Gunjan were participated in the day long program meant to warn the govt. and to compel it to bring back the new slum scheme.

Governor Hoisted Tri-Color In Gandhi Maidan - 2012-01-27

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:43:05

पटना संवाददाता, 26 जनवरी 2012 – गणतंत्र दिवस के अवसर पर आज मुख्य कार्यक्रम पटना के गांधी मैदान में आयोजित किया गया। सुरक्षा के कड़े इंतजाम के बीच राज्यपाल देवानंद कुंवर बिलकुल समय से गांधी मैदान पहुंच गये। मुख्यमंत्री नीतिश कुमार, उप-मुख्यमंत्री सुशील कुमार मोदी, विधानसभा उदय अध्यक्ष नारायण चौधरी एवं विधानपरिषद् अध्यक्ष ताराकांत झा ने भी भव्य परेड को देखा। मंच पर राज्यपाल के साथ पटना आयुक्त के.पी.रम्यया और डीजीपी अभ्यानंद भी मौजूद थे। सुबह के ठीक नौ बजे राज्यपाल ने झंड़ोत्तोलन किया। अपने छोटे से भाषण में उन्होनें ईश्वर से बिहार के उन्नत्ति की प्रार्थना की। परेड निरीक्षण के दौरान गांधी मैदान के पूर्वी छोर से युवाओं ने सामुहिक आवाज लगाकर राज्यपाल को ध्यानाकृष्ट किया जिसपर राज्यपाल ने हाथ दिखाकर उनका अभिवादन स्वीकार किया।

इस अवसर पर मिलिट्री और बिहार पुलिस सहित अन्य विभागों के चुनिंदा जवानों को उनके कर्तव्यनिष्ठा एवं पालन के लिए उत्कृष्ट सम्मान से सम्मानित किया गया। सम्मान के रूप में नगद एवं प्रशस्ति पत्र शामिल थे। सम्मान पाने वालों में कई जवान शौर्य चक्र प्राप्त हैं, एवं कई को सेना मेडल से नवाजा जा चुका है। मरणोपरांत सम्मान पाने वालों में हवलदार रंजीत सिंह एवं सिपाही शैलेश कुमार का नाम चुना गया था।

शौर्य चक्र प्राप्त - कैप्टन अमित कुमार एवं, सुबेदार े्ि को 1.50 लाख रूपये नगद से सम्मानित किया गया। सिपाही शैलेस कुमार सिंह को मरणोपरांत यह सम्मान दिया गया। उनकी पत्नी सोनी देवी ने राज्यपाल से सम्मान ग्रहण किया।

सेना मेडल प्राप्त - मेजर आशीष, मेजर राज, मेजर अभय चन्द्र चौधरी, मेजर मनोज कुमार पांडेय, कैप्टन गौतम कुमार, लेफ्टिनेंट शमशेर सिंह एवं अविनाश कुमार में प्रत्येक को 75 हजार रूपये नगद एवं प्रशस्ति पत्र देकर सम्मानित किया गया। हवलदार रंजीत कुमार को मरणोपरांत यह सम्मान दिया गया। 1 लाख रूपये एवं प्रशस्ति पत्र पाने वाले श्याम बिहारी प्रसाद अकेले व्यक्ति रहे।

झंडोत्तोलन एवं भव्य परेड के बाद झांकियां निकाली गयी। ज्ञात्तत्व है कि बिहार इस बर्ष अपनी स्थापना का शताब्दी बर्ष मना रहा है फलतः झांकियां भी इसी प्रभाव में दिखी। कई विभागों कि झांकिया अत्यधिक प्रभावी रहीं और माननीय सदस्यों ने ताली बजाकर उनका उत्साह बढाया।

Flag Hoisted In Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan - 2012-01-26

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:38:24

Patna Correspondent: Celebrating Republic Day, the national tri-color was hoisted in the Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan premises in Kadamkuan by the president in-charge Haridwar Pandey followed by salute and national anthem. In a brief address to the audience Mr. Haridwar Pandey stressed the need to recognize the importance of Hindi language.

Founded in 1918, by a group of leaders with a mission to popularize Hindi across the world this Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan is the 2^nd of its kind in the world after the Prayag Hindi Sahitya Sammelan. India’s first president of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was its patron and president in 1926. Rahul Sankrityayan, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and Laxmi Narayan Sudhanshu are some of the great name associated with this heritage of Hindi language.

Citing some examples which were as plain as a pikestaff, the 70 years old Prime minister of the BHSS underscores that Hindi being a language of International appeal has an inherent quality to observe other language in it. Similarly it gets easily intermingle with most of the language, be it English, Arabian or Urdu. Talking to our correspondent he said the world famous dictionary like Oxford and Webster’s has been taking few words from Hindi in every next edition and that’s why words like Ma, Pundits, Brahmin, Sadhu are now parts of English language.

Talking to our correspondent the Prime Minister of BHSS says that Given the constitution of India has more than a hundred amendments, we actually needed a somewhat different rule of law to focus the specific need of a poor India. He recalls that the maker of constitution of India, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was not satisfied him self by the format of the constitution. At some point of time Dr. Ambedkar pointed out that English men are reluctant to give us freedom and if the constitution of India won’t address their concern the freedom may be delayed by another decade. It is well known that India got Independence in 1935 itself but the English greed kept the Indian leadership in dilemma on the ground of Indian’s inability to manage this big country. Our top leadership then in hurry had no option left and hence constitution of seven other countries were brought and tried to take the best part of all of them. He pointed out were there no constraints we would have Hindi all around. Due to some constitution taboo Hindi has to cripple to grow till now, which is unacceptable.

Kundan Kumar, an active member of the working committee, of BHSS, a repository of Hindi language, expressed his resentment over government apathy towards this heritage of national and international importance. “this fund-crunch organization is running on its own and to manage finance to cater its daily need and other maintainence work we have to let a part of our building premises on rent”, said other member.

Great Display By Fine Art Student - 2012-01-24

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:30:00

Fine Art is definitely not everyone's cup of tea. A student of Patna Art College, Sunny has proved the quote once again. While the college was basking in the glory of a wonderful 75th anniversary amid full media attention and as the university looses its purse string for the celebration function, a 3rd year student of the same college were denied to exhibit his showpiece citing the painting he wishes to display may broadcast wrong message in society.

Not distracted by this discouraging decision of the college, Sunny kumar exhibited his portrait in a nearby deserted ground of Bengali Akhara premises, some 100 meters away from the college. "these days some youth do write the name of their girlfriends using their blood to impress them, i do it for portraying Bharat Mata, Is this my fault?", asks the young chap. 'I did my best but the college administration has not allow my art piece for exhibition' he continues.

Though nervous a bit as he attracted displeasure of some of his seniors and college administration a visually enthralled Sunny underscores the three messages inherited in his portrait. “First, I want to make people remember the sacrifice of our freedom-fighters and leaders. The blood they happily devoted to their loving country. Secondly, the jawans of India in far flung borders area are still continuously sacrificing their life for us. The 10 ml of my blood used to make this portrait is just to show solidarity with those jawans. Third the last but not the least this portrait do broadcast message that underscores the importance of blood, hence this draw awareness for blood-donation in society”, said sunny kumar.

The 3rd year student of Applied Art Subject sunny may have failed to convince the college authorities but his never-die-spirit has engulfed the college authority in a dock where they are supposed to clarify their stand. Sunny kumar is not a new name for making news. It is this very student whose unique design on 'No-liquor Day' using waste bottles of liquors hit the media attention. A different mind with a different approach - a real cocktail for art & creativity.

Patna Art College Celebrates 73rd Anniversary - 2012-01-24

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:30:00

Patna Art College of Patna University completed a journey of 73 long years. A grand celebration is done on the occasion at its premises in Vidyapati Marg behind the Patna museum. The college shifted in this premises in the year 1972 and since then it has matured enough. The college has produced a number of artists who touched the national level and even behind.

The youth, art and culture minister Mrs. Sukhda pandey presided the function by lightening the traditional lamp at the main entrance of the college. Principal Atul Aditya Pandey, Anjani Kr. Singh, Chief Secry at Deptt. Of Education were also present at the occasion.

Prof. ShambhuNath Singh, VC of Patna University was the Chief guest while Dr. J.P.Singh asst. VC was the core guest. The entire campus was quite clean and the exhibition hall were properly managed with beautiful art-pieces made by students of the college. People could not help glaring at some beautiful paintings made by the students.

As the minister went back, photographers get busy catching the art pieces at their maximum possible shutter speed as none of the art-piece were easy to ignore. At evening 3 pm a award ceremony were organized inside the premises and a high raise stage decorated by colorful candles was quite amazing and eye-catching.

Governor Pay Respect To Netaji - 2012-01-24

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:55:02

In a brief but remarkable occassion the Govenor of Bihar, Devanand Konwar pay respect to veteran leader Subhash Chandra Bose. Children from different schools shown their beautiful parade at the occassion. Mr. Konwar recall his discussion with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru about Netaji. After garlanding the netaji's statue at the Netaji's park near south-east Gandhi Maidan, the Governor remembered some of his beautiful quotes and ask the youth to learn the teaches of Subhash Chandra Bose.

Blood Donation Camp By SBI - 2012-01-24

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:36:21

To mark the celebration of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose birth anniversary the zonal office of State Bank of India, Patna has organized a blood donation camp. More than 2 dozens Officers of various ranks of SBI participated in the camp and donated their blood. 'An awareness program ahead of this camp has been quite instrumental in the success of today's camp, said the president of the SBI Officers Association Mr. Ashok Akhauri'.

The veteran Lion's club of Patna played a vital role in the event which provided Doctors, Nurses, medical assistance and other instruments required at the blood donation camp. In the camp which organised at its zonal office premises at Judge's court road. check-up of blood pressure, blood-Sugar and some other tests were provided free of cost for the donors. Lions Dr. Subodh kumar Singh, who does take care of Lions' Blood Bank situated in the premises of Mahavir Cancer Institute at PhulwariSharif in Patna helps make this event a successful one.

The blood bank issues a 'Donor Card' to each donor which helps them get blood of any group at time of emergency. Talking to our correspondent S.Amit, Lions Dr. Shailesh Kr. Sinha, said 'All blood collected here will be tested for HIV, Hepatitis B,c, Malaria, VDRL etc. right before refrigerating them for further use. At our center all collection is kept in vibration free refrigerator and hence so the blood remains useful for 6 weeks as per universal standard'.

Sitamarhi Carrom Association Gets Recognition - 2012-01-23

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:30:00

Sitamarhi - The efforts of sport loving people of Sitamarhi district got a major breakthrough as the local Carrom Associaton called Sitamarhi District Carrom Association (SDCA) got affiliation from Bihar State Carrom Association. In a brief but remarkable function the senior advocate of Patna High Court Jeevan Prakash Sinha announced this.

Briefing to media, sportpersons and members of SDCA he stressed the need to popularise the game and involve more and more youth in the game. S.M.Q.H.'Raja' who was uninamiously selected as the secretary of the SDCA released an undersigned notification introducing the selected members for the year 2011-12.

The association has uninamiously selected the DM and the SP of Sitamarhi as the chief-patron and patron of SDCA. In recent years there are some good players onset at state level like Deepika Sinha, Khushbu Karn, Guria Rani, Sandhya Sinha, Neeraj Kumar. In year 2010 the then secretary of Bihar State Carrom Association Bharat Bhushan awarded these players.

Sri Sri Ravishankar Visit Patna - 2012-01-22

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:30:00

आज पटना वासियों को अनोखे सौगात के रूप में आर्ट आफ लिविंग के संस्थापक और महान् धर्मगुरू श्री श्री रविशंकर को सुनने का मौका मिला। मंच पर राज्य के उप-मुख्यमंत्री सुशील मोदी, विधान सभा अध्यक्ष उदय नारायण चौधरी, विधान परिषद् अध्यक्ष ताराकांत झा और स्वास्थय मंत्री अशिवनी चौबे ने श्री श्री का स्वागत फूल-माला और शाल पहनाकर किया। राज्य के कृषि मंत्री नरेन्द्र सिंह, पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री जगन्नाथ मिश्रा समेत तमाम शीर्ष लोग मंच के नीचे बने वीआईपी गैलरी में बैठे रहे।

पटना एअरपोर्ट के नजदीक स्थानीय भेटनरी काँलेज मैदान में श्री श्री को देखने के लिए हजारों की संख्या में लोगों की भीड़ सुबह ग्यारह बजे से ही जुटने लगी, हालांकि श्री रविशंकर का कार्यक्रम तय समय संध्या 4 बजे शुरू हुआ। भीड़ के अत्यधिक उत्साह को देखते हुए कार्यकर्ता कम पड़ने लगे। चीन से 35 लोगों का एक शिष्टमंडल श्री रविशंकर के दर्शन के लिए पहुंचा। चीन के कैलेंड़र बर्ष का प्रथम दिन होने के कारण उनलोगों में विशेष जूनुन दिखा। मंच पर उन्होने भगवान शिव को समर्पित एक भव्य गायन भी प्रस्तुत किया। ऑर्ट ऑफ लिविंग के टीम ने मधुर संगीत से उनके गायन को भव्यता दी।

इस अवसर पर श्री रविशंकर ने राज्य सरकार की सराहना करते हुए कहा कि प्रयास सही दिशा में जा रहें हैं परन्तु इसे अभी बहुत आगे ले जाने कि जरूरत है। लगातार तीन धंटे तक चले इस कार्यक्रम में श्री रविशंकर ने युवाओं से आह्वान किया कि वे अपने को साधारण न मानें- वे राष्ट् के निर्माता है। उन्होनें लोगों से संकल्प लिया कि वे भ्रष्टाचार के खिलाफ लड़ाई में साथ दें- और न तो घूस लें और न ही दें।

उन्होने कहा कि आप कम-से-कम महीने में एक दिन का समय दो घंटे अपने शहर पटना की सफाई को दें तो पटना चमकने लगेगा। उन्होने महाराष्ट्र के जामना का उदाहरण दिया और कहा कि जब आर्ट ऑफ लिविंग के आह्वान पर जामना शहर के लोग स्वंय सफाई के लिए निकले तो मात्र पांच दिन के अंदर शहर की गंदगी ही खत्म हो गई और वहां के मेयर ने उन्हें जनता को जागरूक करने के लिए धन्यवाद दिया। उन्होनें दिल्ली और मथुरा का भी उदाहरण दिया और बताया कि -आर्ट ऑफ लिविंग- जीने की कला है- यह धार्मिक उपदेश का मंच नहीं है। य़हां हम अपने अज्ञान, अभाव और असूयित्व को दूर करने का प्रयास करते है।

इस अवसर पर लोगों की ओर से आये प्रश्नों का जबाव भी श्री श्री ने दिया। उन्होने लोगों को वर्तमान में जीने और भविष्य की कल्पना करने को साध्य बताया। -जिसकी जरूरतें कम होंगी वही शांति प्राप्त करेगा- उन्होने कहा कि बच्चो से हमें सीखने की जरूरत है- जो कुछ नहीं मांगते हैं। -आप अपने अंदर की सफाई करें तभी मन को शांति प्राप्त होगी।

Bihar Cup FootBall Tournament In Patna - 2012-01-21

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:23:16

Dengzong Boys Football Club Sikkim beat the Army Service Club, Bangalore by 2-0 on saturday in a pre-quarter footbal match in Moinul-Haq-Stadium in Patna. Given that the players were in their upbeat mood the game first move was the first goal by placed by a beautiful kick by Somji. The three foreigner players who were playing from the Denzong Boys club attaracted the spectators and media. With this win the Dengzong boys, sikkim has secured its position in last-8 i.e quarter-final where they will have take on Punab Police, jalandhar which is in good form.
Organised by Patliputra Art Culture and Foundation the Bihar Football Cup is attracting the local media attention which very often got opportunities for having coverage of big games. To appreciate and encourage the awareness towards game the entry is free for all. Our correspondent S. Amit talked to stadium manager Arun Sinha who was very entuasistic and happy with successful running of the game. It is well known the Dy. Chief minister Sushil Modi himself inaugurated this football tournament on 15Denzong boys enter into the 17th January.

Free Legal Service For Underpriviledged - 2012-01-21

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:08:10

The judiciary in Bihar is running in parallel to the Nitish Govt's effort to provide better justice, service and quality of life for the people of Bihar. On a brief but remarkable occassion held in the Civil Court premised on Ashok Rajpath by the bank of Ganges the Chief Justice of Patna High Court Hon'ble Rekha Doshit inaugurated the Patna desk of District Legal Service Authority.
The "front office" in parlance to corporate terminology this is a forum which provides free access to judicial help, advice and justice for poor and underpriviledged who are unable to approach the court on their own, says Hon'ble Justice of Patna High Court ShivKirti singh. He make the audience understand in a nutshell what is the soul, purpose and mission of providing this free district legal service authority. He stressed the need to better training of para legal volunteers. A core committee comprising 12 members including retd. judges,Doctors,Professors and civil servants will guide and advice the team to improve the service and will help the desk relevant with passage of time. Section 12 of the constitution have provision for poor to approach the judiciary and can demand justice free of cost. This is an extention of that provision.
Para-legal volunteer shall be the most significant factor of the entire system. They will also make people aware of the rule of law and try to provide solution out of court. In absence of correct knowledge of law too many people hassle and loses their time, money and energy.
Principal judge of family court shared the dais with the highest rank of state judiciary. A large number of Court officers were present in the audience. Amid high security arrangements and as the civil court were running the program were only for about an hour making it distinguish from the marathon political meets which usually do happen in the state capital.

Centenary Celebration In Bihar Legislative Council - 2012-01-20

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:00:45

Veteran sarod player Ashish Khan entertained a jam-packed vidhan parishad hall for about an hour. After the initial formalities the speaker Mr. Tarakant Jha were seem in full mood talking to members of the house and even media persons in a much casual way making the evening a entertaining one. Everyone enjoys the gesture of the host, Tarakant Jha.

Sushil modi were seen sitting in the first row enjoying the address of the speaker. Due to cabinet meeting the CM could not participate in the evening program though he made his presence on time when the special meeting of Legislative Council were held in Patna College outside its premises in the history of 100 years.

The second half of the cultural evening were enthralled by a much energetic Pandit Chhanu Lal Mishra who came from Varanasi. At the end of the function Mr. Jha thanked the member of the house, the two entertainer and their team and the media. Special security arrangements been done and only pass holders were allowed inside the premises. The lighting in the Kabir vatika of vidhan mandal were appreciable. The building were glowing with light denying it being a electricity crunch state.