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India Gazette
6 days ago
- India Gazette
Jharkhand Govt holds marathon to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], June 26 (ANI): In a strong message against substance abuse, the Jharkhand Government on Wednesday organised a marathon from Morhabadi Ground to Albert Ekka Chowk to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Speaking at the event, Jharkhand Sports Minister Sudivya Kumar said, 'I hope all districts will take further steps to fight the drug menace.' Earlier on June 22, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Director General Anurag Garg highlighted the growing challenge of drug abuse and the bureau's renewed approach toward combating it. '26 June is celebrated as International Anti-Drug day and the way it is emerging in our society, NCB has decided that we won't celebrate it as a day, we will celebrate it as a Pakhwada,' he said. He further added that the bureau is taking the campaign to the grassroots by engaging with communities across the country. 'On this occasion, we are celebrating different programmes in various locations - schools, colleges, and public places and providing information about the side effects of drugs,' Garg said. In Visakhapatnam, the Narcotics Control Bureau along with EAGLE Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with Decathlon, successfully organised a Cyclothon on June 22 as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada' campaign. The event was held in alignment with the United Nations' resolution to observe June 26 as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The Cyclothon was flagged off by Pankaj Kumar Dwivedi, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and the event was coordinated by Rajan Kumar, Superintendent, NCB Visakhapatnam, S Ramesh, Inspector EAGLE and Kalyani, Inspector, initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from various stakeholders including EAGLE Anti-Narcotics Task Force, Visakhapatnam, and State Bank of India (SBI), Siripuram Branch. Over 100 cyclists from diverse backgrounds took part in the event, raising awareness and spreading the powerful message, 'Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs.' The participants pedalled through designated city routes, symbolising unity and a collective stand against the menace of drug abuse. The event reinforced NCB' s and ANTF' S commitment to community engagement and drug prevention through public awareness initiatives and collaborative efforts. (ANI)
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Min seeks special assistance from Union govt for cities
Ranchi: State urban development minister Sudivya Kumar on Tuesday wrote his counterpart in the Centre, Manoharlal Khattar seeking assistance for implementing urban infrastructure projects in state. The letter comes at a time when Ranchi and other key towns of the state are battling breakdown of civic amenities like drainage system, among others. The minister said urbanisation in Jharkhand is happening at a rapid pace. But there is a severe lack of facilities like urban infrastructure, affordable housing and organized public transport among others. You Can Also Check: Ranchi AQI | Weather in Ranchi | Bank Holidays in Ranchi | Public Holidays in Ranchi "In addition, it is imperative to enhance the capacity of urban local bodies in the state so that various major schemes of the Govt of India can be effectively implemented for ease of living," he said. The Union govt has approved a scheme for cities located on the banks of the Ganga and its tributaries under the Namami Gange Yojana to keep the Ganges and its basins free, he cited. "To do this, there is a need to first clean Damodar river, a tributary to Ganga, by setting up sewerage treatment plants in Dhanbad, Phusro, and Ramgarh. But there is no provision of sewerage network in it. Hence, full benefit is not being achieved," he said, adding that connecting other rivers (tertiary rivers), besides the tributaries of Ganga with this project, will have a far-reaching effect. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo Some key cities are situated on the banks of other rivers, which are highly polluted, which, in turn, is directly or indirectly leading to the overall pollution load into the Ganga. "Ranchi and Jamshedpur are on the banks of the Subarnarekha river, Chas on the Garma, Deoghar on the Ajay, Dumka on the Mayurakshi, and Palamu on the the Koel. The bodies situated in these towns/cities have not been included under the sewerage treatment plants and interception and diversion scheme under the Namami Gange Project," he said. He also raised the pending issues related to water allocation from Damodar Valley Corporation. "While the state govt has received water allocation for six water supply schemes (Jamtara, Domanch, Jhumritilaiya, Barkisaraiya, Dhanwar and Dhanbad) by Damodar Valley Reservoir Regulation Committee (DVRRC), DVC is stopping the intake well construction work citing Rs 104 crore outstanding water charges. We urge you to direct DVC not to link other dues with these schemes, and provide necessary permission for intake well construction soon," he said. He also sought fiscal assistance for Ranchi Sewerage Management (Phase-II) scheme. "Sewerage Management Ph-I (1 STP: 37 MLD, 280 KM network) for Ranchi city is about 85% complete. DPR of Ph-II scheme (4 STPs: 284 MLD, 1115 KM network) is ready but implementation is pending due to lack of finance," he said, urging Centre to also support in rolling out electric buses to upgrade urban traffic system in Ranchi and other key cities. "The Centre's support for the establishment of a dedicated State Urban Development Training Institute can give a new flight to integrated urban development in Jharkhand," he underlined.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State to take help of AI to boost security during Shravani Mela
1 2 Dumka: The state govt is all set to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technologies to boost security arrangements for pilgrims arriving at Deoghar during the upcoming Shravani Mela, slated to begin on July 11. State tourism department minister Sudivya Kumar, on Friday presided over a high-level meeting with the officials of Deoghar and Dumka districts to review the preparatory arrangements for the month-long event. Around 50 lakh devotees from across the country and abroad visit Deoghar during Shravan month. A significant number of devotees also visit the Basukinath temple in Dumka district, which is famous for being the home of yet another renowned temple of Lord Shiva. The minister directed the authorities to complete the entire arrangements by July 5 and emphasised the need for introducing AI-based technologies for better arrangements, ensuring a smooth and convenient passage for devotees and their security. Deputy commissioner of Deoghar, Aman Priyesh Lakda, and his Dumka counterpart, Abhijeet Sinha, briefed the minister on the arrangements being made for the mela through a powerpoint presentation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Issues like the safety and security of pilgrims in and around the temple and other important locations, including the Shivganga (the holy pond), were discussed at length. "Out of 900 CCTVs, 200 will be AI enabled in Deoghar for the real-time assessment of any untoward incident and ensure a quick response to thwart the same," said an official. Apart from this, AI-based integrated control rooms, chat board information feedback and helpline, traffic management systems, drones, large TV screens, head counting, and face recognition cameras will help organisers enhance the security and management of the event. A QR-based complaint system, location-based attendance system for the administrative stakeholders, and digital pavilion will feature at Deoghar and Basukinath during the period. The minister, who also inspected the kanwariya route from the Dumma interstate border, queue complex, and other locations on foot, reviewed the arrangements pertaining to traffic, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, lavatories, and staying facilities for the devotees. He directed the authorities to ensure that they return to their homes with a pleasant experience of the pilgrimage. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Minister meets artistes, pledges support to regional cinema
Ranchi: During a meeting with a visiting delegation of regional artistes on Thursday, the state's minister of tourism, art, culture, and youth affairs, Sudivya Kumar, assured that steps will soon be taken to boost the state's film industry, especially Nagpuri cinema. The meeting was attended by members of the Jharkhand Kalakar Andolan Sangharsh Samiti (JKASS), who submitted a list of demands to strengthen the visibility and viability of local films and artists. Notably, the meeting comes days after TOI's Johar Jharkhand, a special series themed on film, music and state's artistes. The key demand was mandatory screening of Jharkhandi-language films, including Nagpuri, in cinema halls and panchayat buildings. The artists also called for the restructuring of the Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited (JFDCL), better subsidy policies, and artist welfare schemes. "Currently, only a handful of theatres screen Nagpuri films, and most shows don't run beyond a few days. This limits our audience and impact. But the minister's response has given us hope. For the first time, there is serious acknowledgement of our issues," said Vivek Nayak, vice president of JKASS. Sudivya posted on X that the artists' suggestions would be taken seriously and discussed at the right forums. He also hinted at upcoming reforms, including an artist insurance scheme and institutional changes in the state's film policy.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Artistes seek reforms in regional film industry to help it grow
1 2 Ranchi: A delegation of local artistes from across the state on Wednesday met the state minister of art and culture, Sudivya Kumar, to press for reforms in the regional film industry , particularly Nagpuri cinema , and highlighted key demands of local film makers, technicians, and to the discussion was the call for mandatory screening of Jharkhandi language films, including Nagpuri, in cinema halls across the state. Artists emphasised that regional films struggle to find space in commercial in its Johar Jharkhand special edition recently highlighted the problems faced by the state's local film industry and the need to revive the state's film policy."Currently, only around 15 cinema halls in Jharkhand screen Nagpuri films, and even those rarely run for more than four days. This severely limits audience access to our cultural content and hurts our ability to grow," said Nagpuri singer Vivek delegation, under the banner of Jharkhand Kalakar Andolan Sangharsh Samiti, also strongly advocated for a streamlined and accessible subsidy policy for films in all regional languages. They proposed that the Film Development Council of Jharkhand (FIDCOJ) be reorganised to include individuals with expertise in cinema and deep knowledge of Jharkhand's culture. The artists insisted that the new policy should enable 100% subsidies for regional films to encourage production and sustain the local film demands included health insurance for artists and technicians, pensions for artists above the age of 50 or those living with disabilities, the issuance of govt-recognised artist ID cards, and the construction of a govt-funded art centre in Ranchi for free public to the delegation's concerns, the minister on X posted, "I have assured them that their suggestions regarding the Jharkhand film policy will be raised at the appropriate forums. The state govt stands with its artists and will take every possible step to support and promote them."The meeting was followed by a peaceful march on Saturday, where over 200 artists from different districts marched from the Press Club to the Firayalal Chowk.
