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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
Special camps in women's colleges for pink bus passes
Patna: The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) will soon organise special camps in all major women's colleges across Patna to issue monthly bus passes. Institutions like Patna Women's College and JD Women's College have already been identified for the camps. The initiative aims to encourage more women commuters, especially students and working professionals, to use the dedicated bus service. "This step will ensure that more women avail of safe and reliable transport within the city," said a BSRTC official. Monthly passes for the pink bus service can be availed both online and offline. To apply online, users will have to download the 'Chalo' mobile app. Working women are required to upload an Aadhaar card and a photo, while students must additionally submit a valid college ID. "Online passes will be issued within a day," the official added. Offline passes, on the other hand, are issued on the spot but come with an extra Rs 20 charge. The pass costs Rs 550 for working women and Rs 450 for students. The announcement came after BSRTC conducted a one-day pass registration camp near Patna Zoo on Wednesday. Currently, eight pink buses operate across Patna under BSRTC.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
PWC organises 3-day orientation programme for new students
1 2 Patna: A three-day orientation programme organised by Patna Women's College (PWC), an autonomous institution under Patna University, for its newly admitted undergraduate students students (2025-29) and postgraduate students (2025-27) commenced here on Monday. A large number of girls admitted to various courses of the college in the new academic session enthusiastically attended the first day's programme. The first day's programme began with a bhajan to seek divine blessings for a new beginning, led by history department head and college cultural coordinator Sister Celine Crasta. This was followed by a session on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, conducted by principal Sister M Rashmi. She guided the students through the reforms introduced under NEP 2020 and encouraged them to adhere to the core values of the college – faith in God, honesty and morality, uprightness, and pursuit of excellence. IQAC coordinator and geography department head Amrita Chowdhury briefed the students on the college culture, the wide range of add-on courses, and the importance of embracing the college environment with enthusiasm and integrity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mannheim: Nur 700 Plätze. Werden Sie Testhörer für die neuen Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung. GEERS Undo Humanities and social sciences' dean, Ameeta Jaiswal, highlighted the college's code of conduct, emphasizing that discipline, respect, and integrity are not just rules but a way of life. These core values, she said, shape responsible and empowered individuals. An interactive entertainment session conducted by Hindi department head, Manjula Sushila, followed, creating a vibrant atmosphere and helped students connect with one another. The programme was moderated by college premier Mahrukh Firdaus and student council's joint secretary Soumya Vartika. Patna: A three-day orientation programme organised by Patna Women's College (PWC), an autonomous institution under Patna University, for its newly admitted undergraduate students students (2025-29) and postgraduate students (2025-27) commenced here on Monday. A large number of girls admitted to various courses of the college in the new academic session enthusiastically attended the first day's programme. The first day's programme began with a bhajan to seek divine blessings for a new beginning, led by history department head and college cultural coordinator Sister Celine Crasta. This was followed by a session on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, conducted by principal Sister M Rashmi. She guided the students through the reforms introduced under NEP 2020 and encouraged them to adhere to the core values of the college – faith in God, honesty and morality, uprightness, and pursuit of excellence. IQAC coordinator and geography department head Amrita Chowdhury briefed the students on the college culture, the wide range of add-on courses, and the importance of embracing the college environment with enthusiasm and integrity. Humanities and social sciences' dean, Ameeta Jaiswal, highlighted the college's code of conduct, emphasizing that discipline, respect, and integrity are not just rules but a way of life. These core values, she said, shape responsible and empowered individuals. An interactive entertainment session conducted by Hindi department head, Manjula Sushila, followed, creating a vibrant atmosphere and helped students connect with one another. The programme was moderated by college premier Mahrukh Firdaus and student council's joint secretary Soumya Vartika.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Govt to launch 80 more pink buses for women
Patna: Transport department is set to launch 80 more CNG-powered pink buses in different districts of the state. At present 20 such buses are operational in five districts—Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Purnia and Darbhanga. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The department has already begun necessary exercise to launch more buses," an official said on Friday. The eight pink buses currently in operation in Patna have 16 women conductors, while Muzaffarpur has four, and Bhagalpur, Gaya, Purnia and Darbhanga two each. Sharing her experience, Sanju Kumari, a conductor in Patna said, "I meet a lot of women everyday and we interact and work together, it creates a sense of belonging." "These buses have become a reliable and safe commuting option for women passengers, especially working women and students," Jyoti, a first-year student, who travels from Saguna More to the Patna Women's College by pink buses, said. These buses, fitted with cameras and GPS, have provided women with a safe way of commuting. Khushi, a student who commutes daily from Bhootnath Road to the Patna Women's College expressed her satisfaction of travelling by the bus. "Compared to auto or e-rikshaw, these buses are safe, comfortable and easily accessible making the journey hassle free," he said. The commuters also praised the low ticket price. Juhi, a secretariat employee, said now she travels without much burden on her pocket. To avail a monthly pass women have to submit their Aadhaar card, college or school ID or cellphone number at BSRTC offices in Bankipur or Phulwari. Patna: Transport department is set to launch 80 more CNG-powered pink buses in different districts of the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At present 20 such buses are operational in five districts—Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Purnia and Darbhanga. "The department has already begun necessary exercise to launch more buses," an official said on Friday. The eight pink buses currently in operation in Patna have 16 women conductors, while Muzaffarpur has four, and Bhagalpur, Gaya, Purnia and Darbhanga two each. Sharing her experience, Sanju Kumari, a conductor in Patna said, "I meet a lot of women everyday and we interact and work together, it creates a sense of belonging." "These buses have become a reliable and safe commuting option for women passengers, especially working women and students," Jyoti, a first-year student, who travels from Saguna More to the Patna Women's College by pink buses, said. These buses, fitted with cameras and GPS, have provided women with a safe way of commuting. Khushi, a student who commutes daily from Bhootnath Road to the Patna Women's College expressed her satisfaction of travelling by the bus. "Compared to auto or e-rikshaw, these buses are safe, comfortable and easily accessible making the journey hassle free," he said. The commuters also praised the low ticket price. Juhi, a secretariat employee, said now she travels without much burden on her pocket. To avail a monthly pass women have to submit their Aadhaar card, college or school ID or cellphone number at BSRTC offices in Bankipur or Phulwari.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Several languages on verge of extinction due to climate change
Patna: Climate change has not only impacted the lives of human beings but has also contributed to the decline and extinction of several of their indigenous languages. Several indigenous languages of Bihar are either on the verge of extinction or have become 'endangered' principally due to climate change. According to a study conducted by Devina Krishna, a teacher at Patna Women's College, climate change and environmental degradation have led to language loss in various parts of the state over the years. The study entitled 'An analysis of vulnerable languages of Bihar from ecological linguistic perspective' has been published in a recent issue of an international journal 'Jurnal Gramatika'. The study indicates that some 197 languages are in various stages of endangerment in our country. In Bihar, a number of languages, including Angika, Bajjika, Surajpuri, and Tharu, are facing various levels of endangerment. As the state is plagued by recurrent calamities like floods, droughts, cyclones, lightning strikes and earthquakes, its linguistic fabric grapples with formidable challenges. These environmental adversities not only imperil human lives but also jeopardize the survival of indigenous languages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo With 76% of the population of North Bihar living under the recurring threat of floods, including loss of human lives, livestock and assets worth crores of rupees, the state has been witnessing the disappearance of languages like Angika and Bajjika which are spoken by the affected communities, creating a linguistic ecological crisis. Frequent flooding and erratic rainfall patterns affect agriculture, human health and the environment. These factors have been affecting local farmers who are migrating to urban areas. The young generation of Angika and Bajjika have moved to places out of their native regions and they prefer to speak Hindi and English instead of their native languages. Most of them are moving out of their belts due to extremes of climatic conditions. In addition to Bajjika and Angika, languages like Tharu and Surjapuri are also facing extinction. Tharu-speaking communities are vulnerable to climate change with increased temperatures and altered precipitation patterns. Climate change has reduced crop yields leading to economic pressures and their ability to maintain traditional practices and language. Kishanganj, the chief Surjapuri-speaking belt experiences alternations in rainfall patterns, increased heat waves and deforestation. The study further points out that with the loss of language, traditional knowledge is also lost. The essence of folk songs has been completely lost due to the disappearance of indigenous languages. Words like 'chiriya' (bird) and 'gacch' (tree) in Angika are less commonly used as climate change is contributing to the loss of environmental vocabulary, it adds.
