Welcoming the victory of the Congress in the Lok Sabha elections, the Bihar Engineering Services Association has demanded that the income-tax exemption be raised up to Rs 3 lakh for general salaried people and Rs 3.5 lakh for women employees on the ground that two months of their salaries are paid into the I-T account every year.
Despite a fall in the price index, the prices of essential commodities have gone up beyond paying capacities and therefore they have little in hand for other essential expenses at home, engineers feel.
Moreover, the 6th Pay Commission has categorised the pay-scale of both the assistant engineers and executive engineers under pay band-3 and those of superintending engineers, chief engineers as well as engineer in-chief under pay band-4.
The association has demanded a reform in the pay structure, according to the zonal secretary and state organizing secretary, Ram Swarath Sah.link
Tuesday 19 May 2009
Special prelims for select BPSC candidates
The Patna High Court on Tuesday directed the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) to conduct a special preliminary test for the 48th to 52nd combined competitive examinations for state civil services for only those 94 candidates who had raised objections regarding wrong questions and answers.
A division bench comprising Justice S K Katariar and Justice K K Mandal, however, allowed BPSC to conduct the mains of the 48th to 52nd combined competitive examinations on the basis of the results of the preliminary test published earlier.
Giving the verdict on the Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) of BPSC, the division bench “modified” an earlier order of a single bench presided over by Justice Navin Sinha wherein he had set aside the entire preliminary test results and directed BPSC to hold the prelims afresh. The modified order means only a special test for the group of 94.
Pleading for BPSC, advocate general P K Shahi submitted that the 94 candidates appearing at the preliminary test held earlier ought to have raised objections soon after having gone through the questions. He added that instructions in this regard had been given in the questions.link
A division bench comprising Justice S K Katariar and Justice K K Mandal, however, allowed BPSC to conduct the mains of the 48th to 52nd combined competitive examinations on the basis of the results of the preliminary test published earlier.
Giving the verdict on the Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) of BPSC, the division bench “modified” an earlier order of a single bench presided over by Justice Navin Sinha wherein he had set aside the entire preliminary test results and directed BPSC to hold the prelims afresh. The modified order means only a special test for the group of 94.
Pleading for BPSC, advocate general P K Shahi submitted that the 94 candidates appearing at the preliminary test held earlier ought to have raised objections soon after having gone through the questions. He added that instructions in this regard had been given in the questions.link
Child protection unit in each district
In a landmark move, Bihar has notified formation of District Child Protection Units (DCPUs) to promote the interests of child, prevent violations of child rights and ensure effective implementation of Juvenile Justice Act 2000, as amended in 2006.
Bihar thus became the first state in the country to notify DCPUs in all its 38 districts and appoint an assistant director (social security) as the nodal person.
It was the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) of the Union women and child development ministry that proposed setting up of a State Child Protection Unit in each state/UT and DCPU in each district to ensure coordination of associated child protection services for vulnerable and destitute children, including juveniles.
DCPUs were set up at the initiative of department of social welfare in collaboration with Unicef-Patna. The DCPUs are statutory bodies formed under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000.
An eight-day training programme for DCPU consultants was also organized by the department of social welfare and Unicef from May 11 to May 18. As many as 40 consultants were trained on issues related to child rights and Juvenile Justice Act.
Social welfare department's principal secretary S Siddhu said, "All of us have a lot to look forward to in child protection after the establishment of DCPUs in the state. The additional human resources now available will certainly make a lot of difference to our work."
Children are languishing in remand homes and observation homes because of the difficult circumstances they faced in life. The objective is to maintain the standard of services provided in these homes, Siddhu said.
Bihar Unicef's field office chief Bijaya Rajbhandari thanked the social welfare department for initiating the innovative programme on child protection in the state.
"Unicef in collaboration with the state social welfare department is currently piloting DCPUs in 10 districts and plans to strengthen them by providing technical, managerial and monitoring support besides additional human resources," said social welfare department director Masood Hassan.link
Bihar thus became the first state in the country to notify DCPUs in all its 38 districts and appoint an assistant director (social security) as the nodal person.
It was the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) of the Union women and child development ministry that proposed setting up of a State Child Protection Unit in each state/UT and DCPU in each district to ensure coordination of associated child protection services for vulnerable and destitute children, including juveniles.
DCPUs were set up at the initiative of department of social welfare in collaboration with Unicef-Patna. The DCPUs are statutory bodies formed under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000.
An eight-day training programme for DCPU consultants was also organized by the department of social welfare and Unicef from May 11 to May 18. As many as 40 consultants were trained on issues related to child rights and Juvenile Justice Act.
Social welfare department's principal secretary S Siddhu said, "All of us have a lot to look forward to in child protection after the establishment of DCPUs in the state. The additional human resources now available will certainly make a lot of difference to our work."
Children are languishing in remand homes and observation homes because of the difficult circumstances they faced in life. The objective is to maintain the standard of services provided in these homes, Siddhu said.
Bihar Unicef's field office chief Bijaya Rajbhandari thanked the social welfare department for initiating the innovative programme on child protection in the state.
"Unicef in collaboration with the state social welfare department is currently piloting DCPUs in 10 districts and plans to strengthen them by providing technical, managerial and monitoring support besides additional human resources," said social welfare department director Masood Hassan.link
Bihar boy’s film shines at Cannes
Gaya born Abhijeet Kumar’s film Namah Shivaya Shantaya has opened to rave reviews at the Cannes film festival on Monday. The film was screened at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival at the Indian pavillion 108, Village International, organised by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the industry body ASSOCHAM.
The film, based on the teachings from the book of the same name by Shrii Anandamurti, has at its core the renewal of a great and timeless message, still as relevant today as it was in times of old.
Bringing to life the story of Lord Shiva’s fight for justice, righteousness and peace in the fledgling society of his day, that message emerges, in essence, as that of unification: the coming together of all people as one; of all minds as one mind; and – ultimately – of all minds with the Oneness that pervades and encompasses all things for all time.
Born on January 5, 1983 Gaya, Abhijeet did his B.A (Hons.) in Psychology from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya.
A natural artistic talent, Abhijeet Kumar began his film-making journey with a vision of higher-quality entertainment for society. An MA in Film and Television Production, he has produced and directed many critically acclaimed short films and features, and acted in numerous movies, television serials, commercials and plays.
With Namah Shivaya Shantaya, under adverse conditions presenting numerous creative and logistical challenges, he succeeded admirably in pulling off a wide variety of creative and production tasks: director, executive producer, actor, script translator (from the original English), and cast and crew coordination.
Abhijeet’s creative and managerial talents eventually got the film off the ground and completed within a very short span of time and with extremely limited resources.
Currently, Abhijeet Kumar runs his own film production company ‚ DIA Entertainment ‚ and is working towards his next film. He is planning to produce a film “Nalanda” based on the massacre by Muslim invaders at the ancient Nalanda University.
The other Indian films showcased at Cannes this year are - Hrithik Roshan starrer Kites, Teen Patti featuring Amitabh Bachchan as a math professor and Aamir Khan’s hit film Taare Zameen Par among others.link
Mauritius PM Congratulates Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar, the Bihar Chief Minister, on Monday, received a call from Navin Chandra Ramgoolam, the Prime Minister of Mauritius, congratulating him on the NDA's spectacular victory in the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar.
Ramgoolam, whose ancestral roots are in Harigaon in Siwan district, told the Chief Minister that the latest election result in Bihar was the fruit of his hard work and it was understandable that his alliance in the state received the majority of the vote validating his commitment to the cause of Bihar, sources in the Janata Dal (U) said.
It may be recalled that the Mauritius Prime Minister, at the invitation of Kumar, visited Bihar in February of 2008.
During his 3-day visit to his ancestral state, Ramgoolam unveiled a statue of his father and the first Prime Minister of Mauritius Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam near Gandhi Maidan in Patna and also visited his ancestral village of Harigaon in Siwan district.
"Just like Mauritius, I am confident Bihar would also prosper in the able hands of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar," Ramgoolam had said during his trip to Bihar.link
Ramgoolam, whose ancestral roots are in Harigaon in Siwan district, told the Chief Minister that the latest election result in Bihar was the fruit of his hard work and it was understandable that his alliance in the state received the majority of the vote validating his commitment to the cause of Bihar, sources in the Janata Dal (U) said.
It may be recalled that the Mauritius Prime Minister, at the invitation of Kumar, visited Bihar in February of 2008.
During his 3-day visit to his ancestral state, Ramgoolam unveiled a statue of his father and the first Prime Minister of Mauritius Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam near Gandhi Maidan in Patna and also visited his ancestral village of Harigaon in Siwan district.
"Just like Mauritius, I am confident Bihar would also prosper in the able hands of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar," Ramgoolam had said during his trip to Bihar.link
Bihar matric results tomorrow
The results of the matriculation exams will be announced tomorrow by Bihar’s Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Hari Narayan Singh.
Official sources said the results would be available at schools. Students could access the results along with the marks on the Internet.
The results will be available at Bihar School Examination Board website http://biharboard.bih.nic.in
Official sources said the results would be available at schools. Students could access the results along with the marks on the Internet.
The results will be available at Bihar School Examination Board website http://biharboard.bih.nic.in
Monday 18 May 2009
Shatrughan Sinha tells Shekhar Suman, Khamosh!
“Khamosh!” Shatrughan Sinha warns his selfstyled electoral rival Shekhar Suman after defeating him by a massive mandate in Patna.
The man’s goodwill is contagious and endearing. Hours after his victory his familial residence in the Kadam Kuan area of Rajendranagar is a beehive of animated activity. There’s a festive atmosphere in the house as party workers , well wishers and favour-seekers rejoice in every corner of the large home.
Shatrughan Sinha’s charming wife Poonam Sinha is all over the place. “More overhwleming than the victory is the response of people all around us. Everyone thinks my husband can now fix things in their life, ” Mrs Sinha glow of pride is dazzling as she manoeuvres her way with a smile and a salaam through the mass of humanity.
The man at the centre of attention is happy tired and relieved. For the first time he feels free to vent his indignance at political rival Shekhar Suman’s aggressive campaigning tactics.
“I’d just like to tell him, Khamosh!” Shatru bellows in true Shatrughan Sinha style. Now that I’ve been brought back with such aan, baan and shaan by the people of Bihar could Shekhar Suman please shut up?He should not have stooped so low in his effort to gain votes.
In the last lap of his campaign his slanderous comments about me worked completely againt him. They were personal, illegal, illogical and immoral. It’s fine to campaign for your own cause. But why hit out so viciously at someone who in the past has treated him like a brother and friend?
Desperate attempts to win votes no longer work. This election proves it.The political tsunami that’s this elections should rightfully shut up all the undesitable elements in politics who were here only to make hay while the elections were on. The people refused to vote for chamchas of political parties. ”
Remind the affable witty man of a ‘phew’ words that his party the BJP fared very poorly and that it seems people this time voted for individuals rather than parties, and Shatru unfazed by the swarming wellwishers, ponders.
“Hmmmm. I’d say people have voted for both individuals and the parties that they believe in. I’ve to admit I’m dismayed by our party’s performance.
Yes, we’ve failed. We all need to sit down and introspect on what went wrong so that we don’t make the same mistakes again.”
Just hours after victory Shatrughan Sinha already has a clear idea of what he wants to do for Bihar. “I’d like to join hands with the NDA and my friend Nitish Kumar.
We need to clean the Ganga, get a central status for Patna University and focus on getting a special package from the Centre for Bihar. I’d never like to forget that the mandate is from the people of Bihar. Yes, the Bihari Babu has come home again. It’s time to make all my dreams for my state come true.”
The man’s goodwill is contagious and endearing. Hours after his victory his familial residence in the Kadam Kuan area of Rajendranagar is a beehive of animated activity. There’s a festive atmosphere in the house as party workers , well wishers and favour-seekers rejoice in every corner of the large home.
Shatrughan Sinha’s charming wife Poonam Sinha is all over the place. “More overhwleming than the victory is the response of people all around us. Everyone thinks my husband can now fix things in their life, ” Mrs Sinha glow of pride is dazzling as she manoeuvres her way with a smile and a salaam through the mass of humanity.
The man at the centre of attention is happy tired and relieved. For the first time he feels free to vent his indignance at political rival Shekhar Suman’s aggressive campaigning tactics.
“I’d just like to tell him, Khamosh!” Shatru bellows in true Shatrughan Sinha style. Now that I’ve been brought back with such aan, baan and shaan by the people of Bihar could Shekhar Suman please shut up?He should not have stooped so low in his effort to gain votes.
In the last lap of his campaign his slanderous comments about me worked completely againt him. They were personal, illegal, illogical and immoral. It’s fine to campaign for your own cause. But why hit out so viciously at someone who in the past has treated him like a brother and friend?
Desperate attempts to win votes no longer work. This election proves it.The political tsunami that’s this elections should rightfully shut up all the undesitable elements in politics who were here only to make hay while the elections were on. The people refused to vote for chamchas of political parties. ”
Remind the affable witty man of a ‘phew’ words that his party the BJP fared very poorly and that it seems people this time voted for individuals rather than parties, and Shatru unfazed by the swarming wellwishers, ponders.
“Hmmmm. I’d say people have voted for both individuals and the parties that they believe in. I’ve to admit I’m dismayed by our party’s performance.
Yes, we’ve failed. We all need to sit down and introspect on what went wrong so that we don’t make the same mistakes again.”
Just hours after victory Shatrughan Sinha already has a clear idea of what he wants to do for Bihar. “I’d like to join hands with the NDA and my friend Nitish Kumar.
We need to clean the Ganga, get a central status for Patna University and focus on getting a special package from the Centre for Bihar. I’d never like to forget that the mandate is from the people of Bihar. Yes, the Bihari Babu has come home again. It’s time to make all my dreams for my state come true.”
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