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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Buxar DM inspects preparations for Shrawan Mela
Buxar: With the holy month of Shrawan commencing on Friday, the district administration has made a comprehensive plan covering security, traffic regulation, and essential civic amenities, anticipating huge influx of devotees at the historic Baba Brahmeshwar Nath Temple in Brahmapur of Buxar district. This year, the 30-day period will include four 'Shrawan Somvars' (holy Mondays), during which lakhs of Kanwariyas are expected to collect sacred water from the Ganga in Buxar and offer it at Baba Brahmeshwar Nath Temple. As per the official estimate, nearly 10 lakh devotees are expected to participate in the Shrawan Mela here. On Thursday, Buxar DM Vidyanand Singh, SP Shubham Arya, Dumraon SDM Rakesh Kumar, and DSP Afaque Akhtar Ansari jointly inspected the temple premises. "As part of the crowd control measures, 15 drop gates have been installed to prevent overcrowding and manage the flow of devotees. Sensitive areas —including Ramrekha Ghat, Shrinath Baba Temple, Gaurishankar Temple (Sohni Patti), and Sokhadham (Itadhi) — will be under constant CCTV surveillance. To enhance women's safety, female police personnel and magistrates will be deployed at all key points," he said. According to the DM, given the expected rise in vehicular movement along NH-922, a dedicated lane has also been designated for kanwariyas. Additionally, two and four-wheeler traffic will be restricted from Veer Kunwar Singh Chowk to Alka Cinema in Buxar town. Lathi force units, women constables, and cyber police teams will be stationed at major intersections and ghats to maintain law and order and monitor social media for misinformation. Municipal bodies have also been directed to ensure proper sanitation, install temporary toilets, and provide clean drinking water at temples and ghats across the district.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Electoral roll revision: Salary of 5 Buxar officials withheld for dereliction of duty
Buxar: District magistrate Vidyanand Singh, who also serves as the district election officer, ordered the withholding of salaries of five Rajpur block officials for dereliction of duty in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll. The DM also sought written explanations from them for their absence in the meeting and dereliction of duty. The directive was issued during a review meeting held on Sunday. The five officials, against whom action was taken, are Shweta Kumari, child development project officer of Rajpur; Alok Kumar, block coordinator, Lohia Swachh Bihar Abhiyan of Rajpur; Yogita Singh, women supervisor of Rajpur; Jyotis Mati Kumari, women supervisor of Rajpur; and Rinku Kumari, women supervisor of Rajpur. The meeting, chaired by the DM, was convened to assess the progress of the electoral roll revision. Shashi Bhushan, electoral registration officer (ERO) Rajpur-cum-land reforms deputy collector, Buxar; Alok Narayan Vats, senior deputy collector, Buxar; Siddharth Kumar, assistant electoral registration officer-cum-block development officer; along with BLO supervisors and other staff were present in the meeting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo The DM instructed all BLO supervisors to ensure 100% verification of enumeration forms and timely data entry through the designated mobile application. He issued strict directions to maintain transparency, accountability, and adherence to deadlines throughout the process. "All officials must perform their responsibilities diligently and within stipulated timelines to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of electoral process," he added.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Buxar tops in Bihar Vikas Mission ranking
Buxar: In the latest rankings released by the Bihar Vikas Mission for May 2025, Buxar district secured the first position with an impressive score of 85.32 points. The rankings are based on performance in the key schemes identified under the Saat Nishchay and Saat-Nishchay-2 initiatives of the Bihar govt. The rankings are derived from comprehensive monitoring of multiple schemes under both phases of the initiative. Buxar's top ranking reflects its successful execution of several schemes, including the Bihar Student Credit Card, Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana, irrigation water to every farmland, and solar street lights in all villages under the panchayati raj department. Buxar DM, Vidyanand Singh, directed all departments concerned to formulate detailed action plan for each scheme component and strive for 100% target achievement.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt grants approval for 2 irrigation projects in Buxar
Buxar: State govt granted approval for construction of the long-awaited Malai Baraj project, along with the Uddah irrigation yojana. The project worth Rs 204.95 crore had been a key electoral issue for the past three decades. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now District magistrate (DM) Vidyanand Singh on Thursday received detailed updates of the project. Executive engineer of irrigation division, Navanagar, Arunjay Kumar, said the tender process has been completed, and the technical approval forwarded to the department concerned. As per the plan, water would be lifted from the Kao river and stored in the Bhojpur canal and Kesath-III distribution system. The project also includes extensive earth removal work. The DM asked the officials to complete all phases of the Malai Baraj project within the stipulated time frame. The Malai Baraj project holds importance for local farmers under the Sone canal irrigation system. Due to the positioning of the final outlets at Kesath-III and Bhojpur distribution points, irrigation water failed to reach the tail-end regions. Farmers in Chaugai, Brahmapur, Kesath, and Navanagar blocks of the district have long faced water scarcity during peak irrigation periods. The implementation of the project is expected to benefit farmers of Chaugai, Brahmapur, Dumraon, Kesath and Navanagar blocks, said the DM.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rural market, library impress Buxar DM
Buxar: Buxar DM Vidyanand Singh inspected public infrastructure at Aathhar village in Navanagar block on Thursday. "The rural market will boost local economic activity and empower women," he said. Developed under MGNREGA at a cost of Rs 34 lakh, the haat includes 84 shops, composting facilities, electricity and a landscaped garden. CCTV cameras and rural-themed artwork add to the appeal. Jeevika Didis run grocery, tailoring and beauty businesses here. He asked officials to complete pending work and hand over the facility to the gram Ppanchayat. The DM praised the library's upkeep and urged continued maintenance. He also directed the child development project officer to develop the anganwadi centre into a model facility and asked the PHED to ensure adequate water supply. At the RTPS counter, he stressed timely service delivery and staff punctuality.
