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Time of India
29-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Swadeshi' is soul of India: Governor
1 2 Patna: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Sunday said the concept of "swadeshi" lies at the heart of India's cultural identity. Speaking at the 'Swadeshi Shankhnaad' programme organised by the Swadeshi Jagran Manch at the legislative council auditorium, he said the values of self-reliance and indigenous pride had been deeply embedded in India's civilisational heritage. "The culture of India is a living example of swadeshi. There is swadeshi pride in every structure from the Ramayana and Mahabharata periods. Foreigners came and went, but our swadeshi pride remains alive even today," the governor said. Deputy CM and senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary highlighted Bihar's growing role as a hub for swadeshi production. "Bihari talent is recognised everywhere. Our people are extremely intelligent. Prosperity will only come when there is work in every hand," he said. Referring to economic development under the NDA govt, he added, "When we came to power, Bihar's GDP was Rs 6,000 crore. Today, it has crossed Rs 3 lakh crore." Choudhary, who also holds the finance portfolio, noted that while people from Bihar had historically migrated to other states and enhanced productivity there, the swadeshi movement now aimed to generate employment locally through self-reliance. State industries minister Nitish Mishra said the govt had introduced an incentive policy to promote local product-based manufacturing in every district. "Our govt is committed to investing Rs 1 lakh crore in swadeshi industries by next year. This will create job opportunities within Bihar itself," he said. The programme was conducted by Praveen Patel and attended by several prominent figures, including RSS Kshetra Karyawah Mohan Singh, BJP MLC Devesh Kumar, former Swadeshi Jagran Manch national convener Arun Ojha, regional organiser Ajay Upadhyay, Manch general secretary Mukund Mishra, CAT Bihar president Ashok Verma, Prince Raju, Sangeeta Jha and former MLC Upendra Prasad.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
State-level committee to resolve problems of all varsities: Governor
Patna: Governor-cum-chancellor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday issued directions regarding the formation of a state-level committee consisting of the vice-chancellors (VCs) of Patna, Jai Prakash and Purnea universities to resolve the problems confronted by all state varsities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "All vice-chancellors can raise the problems of their respective universities and possible suggestions before the committee so that the issues can be settled amicably, he said while addressing a meeting of the VCs at Raj Bhawan. All the VCs were directed to submit the exact requirement of teachers in different subjects in their universities so that guest faculties can be appointed to ensure regular academic activities. Calling upon the VCs to discharge their duties as per their stature and dignity, the chancellor asked them to work hard to streamline the functioning of their respective universities. The governor said he regarded them next only to the prime minister and hence they must behave accordingly. Only the VCs and none else would be held accountable for the success or failure of the institutions of higher education under their jurisdiction, he said, adding that they should work collectively to create a healthy academic environment in the state. The universities were further directed to strictly adhere to the examination calendars at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, besides ensuring biometric attendance of teachers and students. The the VCs were asked to expel all unauthorised boarders of hostels with the help of district administration. The meeting also discussed the problems relating to the availability of data on Samarth portal. It was decided that all the universities would be provided with trained IT staff soon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now State education minister Sunil Kumar, education department's additional chief secretary S Siddharth, governor's principal secretary Robert L Chongthu, education adviser Baidyanath Yadav and higher education director N K Agrawal also attended the meeting.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Guv to inaugurate AI department at Magadh University on July 12
Gaya: Magadh University (MU) is all set to start a full-fledged department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on its Bodh Gaya headquarters campus, offering certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. With this the varsity will be the first among the state universities to introduce a science stream postgraduate course in AI. A Centre of Excellence for AI is scheduled to be inaugurated by governor Arif Mohammad Khan on July 12, the birth anniversary of the founder of MU and former chief minister Satyendra Narayan Sinha. Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh has also given his consent to attend the inaugural function. Singh has also promised Rs 20 crore from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme fund for the academic and technical development of the centre. Presently, only a few colleges, including Patna Women's College, offer undergraduate courses in AI. Magadh University vice-chancellor Shashi Pratap Shahi said the academic council has already approved a 45-day certificate course, one-year diploma, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in AI. "A detailed project report for the centre has been prepared by the experts of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna (IIT-P). As many as 30 teachers of MU completed week-long training at IIT-P in Nov last year," he said, adding the centre will not only provide a new direction and energy to the youth, but it will also boost regional development, innovation and employment generation. "The centre will enable the youth of Bihar to play a leading role in the global technological competition. " Gaya: Magadh University (MU) is all set to start a full-fledged department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on its Bodh Gaya headquarters campus, offering certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. With this the varsity will be the first among the state universities to introduce a science stream postgraduate course in AI. A Centre of Excellence for AI is scheduled to be inaugurated by governor Arif Mohammad Khan on July 12, the birth anniversary of the founder of MU and former chief minister Satyendra Narayan Sinha. Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh has also given his consent to attend the inaugural function. Singh has also promised Rs 20 crore from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme fund for the academic and technical development of the centre. Presently, only a few colleges, including Patna Women's College, offer undergraduate courses in AI. Magadh University vice-chancellor Shashi Pratap Shahi said the academic council has already approved a 45-day certificate course, one-year diploma, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in AI. "A detailed project report for the centre has been prepared by the experts of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna (IIT-P). As many as 30 teachers of MU completed week-long training at IIT-P in Nov last year," he said, adding the centre will not only provide a new direction and energy to the youth, but it will also boost regional development, innovation and employment generation. "The centre will enable the youth of Bihar to play a leading role in the global technological competition. "
Time of India
07-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Bakrid celebrated with religious fervour, gaiety in city
Patna: Muslims across the city gathered on Saturday at various mosques and Eidgah in the morning, including Gandhi Maidan, to offer 'namaz' (prayers) on Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid). The mornings were filled with spiritual devotion. People hugged each other and exchanged warm greetings after offering namaz at Gandhi Maidan. After the prayers, families engaged themselves in offering 'qurbani' (sacrifice), an important ritual of this festival where specially goats are sacrificed and distributed among friends, relatives and the poor. Adding to the festive spirit, governor Arif Mohammad Khan extended his warm wishes to the people through social media on the auspicious occasion. "This festival is of unparalleled devotion and sacrifice inspires us to embody the spirit of mutual love, harmony and brotherhood in our lives. Let us take this opportunity to strengthen social cohesion and national unity, and resolve to build a just and inclusive society", he posted. "This occasion has a spiritual significance for us," said Madiha Hassan, a resident of Bakarganj near Gandhi Maidan. "We kept 'roza' before offering 'namaz'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubre cómo Amazon CFD puede ayudarte a invertir como un pro Empezar ahora Subscríbete Undo After 'namaz', 'qurbani' of goat as per the ritual was offered, where seventy percent of the meat has to be distributed. We later distributed it to relatives and families where 'qurbani' was not offered. For the evening, we also prepared 'sheer khurma', 'sewaiyyan' and 'dahi vada' to serve the guests. " "The festival teaches us the value of sharing, devotion and sacrifice. Preparations for the festival started days before at my house like buying new clothes, and other essentials for the festival. I spend time with my family on this day," said another local. Tight security arrangements were implemented by the administration to ensure a peaceful celebration. The DM monitored the administrative arrangements including crowd management and traffic flow. At Gandhi Maidan, around 128 CCTV cameras were installed to monitor the area, and a temporary police station was also set up.
Hans India
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Where are we heading to as a society: Khan Sir reacts strongly to Muzaffarpur rape case
Patna: Responding stronly to Muzaffarpur rape case, popular educator and YouTuber Khan Sir on Saturday questioned the very fabric of humanity in today's society. His remarks came after the tragic death of an 11-year-old Dalit girl, who was reportedly sexually assaulted and then denied timely medical care, ultimately succumbing to her injuries. Speaking to IANS, Khan Sir said, 'This is not just a case of crime, this is a question of our collective humanity." Describing the inhumanity of the incident, he said, 'Arif Mohammad Khan (Bihar Governor), who came to meet me, was very shaken. He told us, 'How can a human being be so devoid of empathy that a child – a 11-year-old girl – comes out limping after being raped, and even then, the system fails to respond?' She was taken away in an ambulance, and even then, she was shuttled between hospitals without proper treatment.' 'Where are we going as a society? The pain of another should feel like our own – this is the essence of humanity. If we lose this, then what is the difference between humans and animals?" he told IANS. Khan Sir further called on the legal fraternity to introspect. 'Why do some lawyers take up the cases of such criminals—rapists, acid attackers, and murderers? I know many responsible lawyers who refuse to fight for someone they know is guilty. It's time more people follow this principle. The unity and conscience of the legal community can make a real difference.' He also wished the nation on Bakra Eid, expressing his deep respect for Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, who visited his classroom on the occasion. 'It's our good fortune that someone as intellectual and compassionate as Arif Mohammad Khan is serving as our Governor,' he said. Sharing an anecdote from the visit, Khan Sir recalled how the Governor insisted on visiting the classroom and was moved by the inclusive atmosphere. 'We have reserved front-row benches for a person with disability. They study free of cost, and we make sure they get the best experience. When the Governor saw this, he was impressed and even expressed interest in taking a class here someday.' Calling it a proud moment, Khan Sir added, 'He said, 'Tell me a topic and I will come to teach your students.' It's a great honour, and we are looking forward to that day.' When asked about his personal life, as he was recently married, he said, 'Everything is normal, just like any other couple.' Khan Sir further responded to the Bihar government's action of suspending the Medical Superintendent of Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur, where the girl was allegedly denied timely treatment. 'The suspension is a start, but it's not enough. There should be a clear protocol for critical cases. If someone is shot or raped, you don't delay treatment for paperwork. She died in the ambulance, waiting for admission. This is not just negligence – it's criminal apathy.' He proposed systemic reforms in hospital operations. 'In big hospitals, there is always a separate corridor for emergencies. Why don't we have one in Bihar's biggest government hospital? There should be a direct route for super-critical cases. A building alone doesn't make a hospital – it's the system and intent inside that matter.' 'In smaller towns or villages, you can understand some lack of infrastructure. But in Muzaffarpur? This is unacceptable. It brings shame to the entire district, the entire state.' Khan Sir concluded with a plea: 'We need to look within. These brutal crimes are becoming frequent. The time for silence is over. We have to stand up – as citizens, as educators, as humans. Because if we don't, we fail not just the victim, but the idea of humanity itself.'
