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Time of India
18-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Drive against diarrhoea to start from July 15 in Saran
Chhapra: As part of the 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign starting from July 15 until Sept 14, Asha workers will be visiting different households and distributing packets of ORS and zinc tablets, said Suman Kumar, Saran immunization officer. He further said children aged 0-5 years are usually found infected with diarrhoea. "As such, the zinc tablets are beneficial for the infected children," said Dr Suman.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rally to curb child labour held in Dhanbad
Dhanbad : Marking the World Day Against Child Labour, a rally and awareness campaign was organised on Thursday in the colliery areas of Dhanbad to highlight the need to eradicate child labour and protect the rights of children. The event, held in Jharia and extending to various parts of the town, witnessed the participation of social workers, teachers, coal workers, and even former child labourers. The rally, initiated from Jharia, passed through several coal-rich zones, drawing attention to the widespread practice of child labour in the region. Participants raised slogans and held placards demanding strict action and public cooperation to end child labour. The march aimed to sensitise local communities and families about the value of education and the dangers of involving children in hazardous work. Pinaki Roy, one of the organisers, highlighted the grim reality in the coal belt. "It is extremely difficult to curb child labour in this area, as parents themselves often push children into it. Some even take them into open coal mines for cutting and collecting coal," he said, calling the situation ironic and tragic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo At Lodna, a major stop in the rally, the organisers distributed books, notebooks, and pens to children present at the site. Encouraged by the gesture, many children joined the rally holding cut-outs with slogans opposing child labour. "We distribute stationery to inspire children to pursue education and stay away from child labour," said Suman Kumar, a teacher and volunteer at the event. The campaign concluded with a strong appeal to the community and local administration to come together and take effective steps towards eliminating child labour and ensuring a safer, brighter future for every child. Dhanbad: Marking the World Day Against Child Labour, a rally and awareness campaign was organised on Thursday in the colliery areas of Dhanbad to highlight the need to eradicate child labour and protect the rights of children. The event, held in Jharia and extending to various parts of the town, witnessed the participation of social workers, teachers, coal workers, and even former child labourers. The rally, initiated from Jharia, passed through several coal-rich zones, drawing attention to the widespread practice of child labour in the region. Participants raised slogans and held placards demanding strict action and public cooperation to end child labour. The march aimed to sensitise local communities and families about the value of education and the dangers of involving children in hazardous work. Pinaki Roy, one of the organisers, highlighted the grim reality in the coal belt. "It is extremely difficult to curb child labour in this area, as parents themselves often push children into it. Some even take them into open coal mines for cutting and collecting coal," he said, calling the situation ironic and tragic. At Lodna, a major stop in the rally, the organisers distributed books, notebooks, and pens to children present at the site. Encouraged by the gesture, many children joined the rally holding cut-outs with slogans opposing child labour. "We distribute stationery to inspire children to pursue education and stay away from child labour," said Suman Kumar, a teacher and volunteer at the event. The campaign concluded with a strong appeal to the community and local administration to come together and take effective steps towards eliminating child labour and ensuring a safer, brighter future for every child. 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
04-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Saran launches immunization campaign against measles
Chhapra: Saran district health department has launched a special immunization campaign against measles as part of India's Measles-Rubella elimination campaign 2025-26. Children between nine months and two years of age are the main target group of this campaign. District immunization officer Dr Suman Kumar said the purpose of this campaign was to increase the rate of immunization in the district and cover each and every child of the above-mentioned age group. Immunization is an important event of life, he added, appealing to every guardian to get their children immunized. Unicef's Dr Aarti Tripathi said that during the campaign the health workers would visit each and every house for the purpose.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Evren signs 300 MW PPA with NTPC, to build 1 GW hybrid renewable capacity
New Delhi: Evren, a renewable energy platform launched by Brookfield in India, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited for the supply of 300 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE). The agreement will involve the development of nearly 1 GW of renewable energy capacity, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. The hybrid plant has been designed to combine solar, wind, and storage technologies to supply reliable renewable power during peak hours. The firm and dispatchable structure is intended to support power distribution companies in aligning renewable supply with demand curves and fulfilling renewable energy consumption and storage obligations. Suman Kumar, CEO,Evren, said, 'The FDRE tender marks a great milestone for Evren. We are proactively investing in a large pipeline of high-quality resources, comprising of interconnect approvals and data-mapped land, thereby enabling us to provide decarbonization solutions at scale. We are firmly placed to contribute to India's renewable energy transition at scale.' The project is expected to contribute to grid stability and energy transition efforts by offering consistent clean energy availability and supporting power utilities in meeting their energy transition goals.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Evren inks pact with NTPC to set up 300 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy project
Evren , a platform launched by Brookfield in India, on Monday said it has entered into a 300 MW power purchase agreement with state-owned power giant NTPC for supply of firm and dispatchable renewable energy. The power purchase agreement (PPA) entails development of close to 1 GW of renewable energy capacity including wind, solar and battery energy storage , a company statement said. According to the statement, the plant, designed for 300 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE), combines solar, wind, and battery storage for efficient peak-hour energy dispatch, helping power distribution companies in better matching power demand with renewable supply, especially during peak demand periods. This PPA will also assist the power distribution companies in meeting their renewable energy consumption and energy storage obligations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She lives in the Loneliest house in the World - Don't judge until you see the inside! Tips and Tricks Undo "The FDRE tender marks a great milestone for Evren. We are proactively investing in a large pipeline of high quality resources, comprising of interconnect approvals and data mapped land, thereby enabling us to provide decarbonization solutions at scale. We are firmly placed to contribute to India's renewable energy transition at scale," Suman Kumar, CEO Evren said. Evren is the development platform launched by Brookfield in India as a joint venture with Axis Energy. It has a portfolio of over 11 GW, including 7 GW of late and mid-stage pipeline of solar and wind sites across India.
