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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Palamu admin, NPU join hands to find solutions to challenges
Daltonganj: Palamu administration and Nilamber Pitamber University have joined hands to work towards holistic solutions for local ecological problems. Deputy development commissioner (DDC) M Shabbir Ahmad on Tuesday met with vice chancellor, Dinesh Kumar Singh, to deliberate on issues of the management of rainwater, drinking water, forest, and environment. "We sought suggestions for saving the rainwater that fall on the metallic roads like state highway and national highway. We asked the VC to engage their students of geology and other concerned departments to find out ways and means to use it for the benefit of the environment," said the DDC. Palamu district has NHs 75 and 98, with a total length of a little over 220 km. The VC said they will mobilise their resources to brainstorm on the issue. To address drinking water issue, both agreed on water survey by the drinking water and sanitation department for further action. University is close to a dry zone, and hence the underground water table is under pressure from the mining of water. The two officers agreed to extract water without causing any potential danger to the underground water table.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Short-staffed NPU gets external teachers for exam duty
Daltonganj: The Nilamber Pitamber University (NPU) faces an acute shortage of teachers, compelling one of its constituent colleges to bring in external educators to conduct internal assessments and practical examinations for final and sixth-semester undergraduate courses. Janta Shivratri College , Daltonganj, lacks teachers in English, psychology, and economics departments. T he college has arranged for teachers from Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College, Daltonganj, and SSMS College, Tarhassi, to conduct the exams. A student said, "Parachuting of teachers tells the pathetic condition of the higher education in Palamu."Vice-chancellor Dinesh Kumar Singh said, "We have issued an order to bring in teachers to the JS college for the mandatory internal assessment practical exams there. "The head of English department with Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College, Mashrique Jahan, will assess English students. Shanti Hassa will examine psychology students, while B K Gupta from SSMS College, Tarhassi, will assess economics."It's a firefighting measure since sixth semester theory paper is scheduled from May 20. All internal assessment and practical exams should be conducted before this," added the Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College runs with single teacher in English and psychology VC said that they would seek post-graduate toppers through notices to fill teaching positions.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Will soon start teaching in tribal studies centre: VBU VC
Hazaribag: Vice chancellor of Vinoba Bhave University in Hazaribag, Dinesh Kumar Singh , said starting teaching and other academic activities in the tribal studies centre located at varsity headquarters at Sindoor is his top priority. Hazaribag MP Manish Jaiswal and tribal affairs expert Bulu Iman will be soon contacted for guidance regarding this, he added. The tribal study centre, built on a three storied building, was constructed at a cost of Rs 6 crore and was inaugurated in January 2024. However, it failed to start after its inauguration. The centre houses four studios, four classrooms, one auditorium, office, library, computer room, director's chamber, cafe and other facilities. The main aim of the centre was to enable students learn about tribal civilisation and culture while creating employment opportunities. Singh said that after inspecting the tribal studies centre, he has given the responsibility to Dr Vinod Ranjan, chairman of the department of anthropology to prepare a proposal in this regard and submit the draft on May 2. The anthropology department of VBU is known for setting records in tribal studies and research. The vice chancellor said a high level committee will be conducted soon by including tribal teachers working in the university headquarters and teachers expert in tribal matters.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
14yo Dalit girl raped for 7 mths, police turnaway parents; SHO shunted, SI suspended
Meerut: A station house officer in UP's Bulandshahr was attached to police lines and a sub-inspector was suspended for "laxity" after they turned away the parents of a 14-year-old Dalit girl who was allegedly raped for months by a 50-year-old local villager and later found pregnant. The matter came to light on April 28 when the girl complained of abdominal pain, and the family noticed a bump. She was taken to hospital, where her pregnancy was confirmed. The minor revealed that she was first raped about seven months ago by a man from her village when she went to graze goats. She said that the 50-year-old man violated her and threatened to kill her family if she disclosed the matter to anyone. The accused continued to rape her for months -- both alone and with his associates. Her family then approached the nearby thana. They claimed that they were turned away and the accused was let off. "Police and some villagers put pressure on us to sign an affidavit and attached our Aadhaar cards with it before turning us away from the thana. We do not know what was written on it. We were also threatened," said her father, a marginal farmer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Insiders Swear By This Risky Forex Strategy – Find Out Why! Expertinspector Learn More Undo The family later met Bulandshahr SSP Dinesh Kumar Singh, who ordered a probe. "On the basis of the probe report, an inspector was sent to the police lines, while a SI was suspended for laxity in his duty. An FIR was registered under section 65 (1) (rape) and the Pocso Act . The accused was arrested, and the girl is under medical observation. Appropriate action will be taken," circle officer Ram Karan told TOI.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
Velsao fish deaths case: NGT disposes of petition
Representative image. Margao: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) disposed of a petition concerning fish mortality at Velsao Bay after noting that the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) had already taken appropriate remedial actions against the culpable company. The case came before the western zone bench of the NGT. The petition sought an intervention regarding the mass fish deaths that occurred at Velsao Bay, which were attributed to the effluent discharge from Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (PPL), a fertiliser manufacturing company operating at Zuarinagar, Mormugao. Following a site inspection and the analysis of the water samples from the rivulet, the GSPCB determined that PPL's operations contributed to environmental damage. Subsequently, the board imposed environmental damage compensation of over Rs 12 lakh on the company for the violations. In addition to the monetary penalty, the GSPCB took preventive measures by securing a bank guarantee of Rs 25 lakh from PPL to ensure compliance with the conditions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Highest Earning College Majors—2025 Edition Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo According to the affidavit submitted by the GSPCB, it conducted a further inspection of the unit in Sep 2024. The pollution had abated, the inspection found. The NGT bench, comprising judicial member Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh and expert member Vijay Kulkarni, observed that the pollution was effectively controlled following the GSPCB's intervention. No order against PPL is required, the NGT said.
