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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ranchi DC reviews I-Day preps
Ranchi: Preparations for the Independence Day celebration at Morabadi Ground have picked up pace, with the district administration laying out detailed plans for crowd management, infrastructure, and essential services. Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri on Tuesday reviewed the preparations and directed all the departments to complete them on time to ensure everything remains smooth. He also directed the setting up of waterproof pandals and seating galleries on both sides of the ground to accommodate visitors. Ground levelling and proper barricading will be carried out to ensure smooth movement and security during the event. A stage with sound towers is also part of the planned setup. Power arrangements will include the installation of soundproof generators and proper lighting across the venue. Separate instructions have been issued for water supply, VIP toilets, and temporary sanitation facilities for NCC cadets participating in the parade.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Admin to shift protest site from outside Raj Bhavan
1 2 3 Ranchi: The district administration has decided to shift protest zone from outside Raj Bhavan to a new designated area near Naga Baba Khatal Vendor Market, citing traffic management challenges following the completion of the Ratu Road flyover. Deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri said, "With the Ratu Road flyover becoming operational, its ramp near Raj Bhavan has turned into a critical traffic point. Continuous sit-ins outside Raj Bhavan add to congestion. We are therefore relocating the protest site to manage traffic better while ensuring people's right to protest is protected." The administration has identified a roadside patch beside Naga Baba Khatal, previously used for the Ranchi Municipal Corporation's night parking, as the new protest zone. The space is situated just in front of the garbage transfer station in the area. SDO Utkarsh Kumar said, "The Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression. Keeping that in mind, protestors will be provided a dedicated site for demonstrations. Transition has begun." However, the move has drawn criticism from several people who feel the shift undermines the symbolic importance of protesting outside the Governor's office. Rajmasih Tigga who was staging a sit-in for 100 consecutive days at the Raj Bhavan protest site said, "The relocation sidelines our voices and dilutes the impact of our demonstration." Despite the objections, authorities said the decision is aimed at balancing civic order with citizens' democratic rights. The new site will soon be equipped with basic facilities to accommodate protestors, officials added.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
9 schools showcaused for skipping RTE meet
Ranchi: The district unit of Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) has issued show-cause notices to nine private schools for not attending a meeting on the implementation of Right to Education (RTE). The meeting, held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri, focused on ensuring 25% enrolment of children from below poverty Line (BPL) families in private schools, as mandated under the RTE Act. On Wednesday, the district superintendent of education issued official letters to absent schools seeking clarification for their unexplained absence. DSE, Badal Raj, said, "The education department has treated this act as a clear disregard of departmental orders and has instructed all the defaulting schools to submit their explanations by July 19. Additionally, they have been directed to update their enrolment data on the designated portal without delay. " The letter further warned that if the schools fail to respond within the stipulated timeline, the department will be compelled to initiate further action as per rules. It was found that 116 applications selected under the RTE quota had been returned by various private schools. The schools that received show cause notices include Chotanagpur Public School, Don Bosco English Medium School Hesag, LA Garden Samlong, RB Springdale Public School, RTC Public School Muri, St. Aloysius English Medium School, St. Aurobindo English Medium School, St. Columbus School Murgu, and St. Xavier's School Dhurwa.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DC warns pvt schools over RTE non-compliance
Ranchi: Deputy commissioner, Manjunath Bhajantri, on Tuesday issued strict directives to private schools that have failed to admit students under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Schools absent from the official review meeting were served final warnings along with show cause notices. They have been told to complete the enrolment process failing which their RTE recognition would be cancelled. The action was taken during a meeting held at the Ranchi district collectorate auditorium, where the DC reviewed the status of enrolment under the RTE provision mandating 25 per cent reservation for children from disadvantaged backgrounds in primary classes of all recognised private schools. For the 2025-26 academic session, 1,217 RTE seats were open in 121 private schools in the district for which altogether 1,744 applications were received. Of these, 1,158 were found valid. As of now, 672 seats have been allocated through lottery system, of which enrolment process of 493 are complete. Some of the remaining applications were sent back to schools for urgent processing. The deputy commissioner directed that these pending applications must be acted upon immediately. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Obvezen par čevljev za ženske. Nakupuj zdaj Undo If any application is cancelled without valid reason, it will be replaced with another eligible student to ensure the reserved quota is fulfilled. Particular criticism was directed at Delhi Public School (DPS) Ranchi, which has failed to admit 24 selected students citing incomplete documentation. The deputy commissioner said, "The referred applications were already verified and termed the school's excuses unacceptable. If valid reasons are not provided soon, DPS may also face cancellation of its RTE recognition." Jaya Chauhan, principal of DPS, Ranchi, said, "The applications were rejected due to absence of proper admission documents. However, around 15 admissions have already been completed for candidates who submitted the required papers."
Time of India
22-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Jagannathpur gears up for Rath Yatra with tight security, eco push
1 2 Ranchi: The district administration has intensified preparations for the Jagannathpur Rath Yatra, scheduled from June 27 to July 5, with a focus on crowd management, sanitation, eco-friendly practices, and structural safety. On Sunday, DC Manjunath Bhajantri conducted an inspection of the 40-ft-high chariot and held a review meeting with senior officials and temple committee members. The chariot, crafted by artisans from Puri and Jharkhand, is nearing completion and will soon be stationed on the Jagannath temple premises for final rituals. Made of sal, mango, and jamun wood, the Rs 7 lakh Rath features eight wheels for balance: two in front, four at the centre, and two at the back, and a top singhasan (throne) for deities Jagannath, Subhadra and Balabhadra. It will be pulled manually by devotees. "The Rath's crown will be decorated with red and yellow cloth from Puri, topped with a brass kalash, Sudarshan Chakra, and a ceremonial flag. Figures of Jay-Vijay (doorkeepers), wooden horses, and elephants will adorn the front, with an 'ulta suga' (parrot) placed facing north-south, as per temple tradition," said chief priest Thakur Sudhanshu Nath Shahdeo The DC's inspection included a walk-through of the procession route from Jagannath Temple to Mausi Bari, where he instructed officials to ensure clear passage for devotees, install barricades, and deploy volunteers at critical points. Arrangements for ambulances, fire tenders, drinking water, portable toilets, and 24/7 electricity have been finalized. SSP Chandan Sinha confirmed that CCTV cameras and watch towers are being installed, and police-magistrate teams will be posted at sensitive spots. "We've planned restricted vehicular entry and traffic diversions to ensure smooth movement during the Rath pull," he said. Vendors have been directed to avoid plastic items like disposable cups and plates. The administration has made biodegradable plates (donas and pattals) mandatory. Every stall must maintain its own dustbin, and solid waste teams will be on standby. On the other hand, Ranchi Municipal Corporation is also conducting a special sanitation drive around the Dhurwa temple area. Measures include drain cleaning, garbage removal, bleaching powder and fogging, along with deployment of water tankers, mobile toilets, and dustbins to ensure cleanliness and convenience for devotees.
