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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai takes action on negligent officials, orders suspension and reforms
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai took strict action against negligent officials in Mungeli and Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) districts. During the 'Susasan Tihar' ( Good Governance Festival ), the Chief Minister directed the immediate suspension of R.K. Mishra, the Executive Engineer of the state Water Resources Department posted in Mungeli, for the incomplete work of significant irrigation projects like the Maniyari Reservoir and Patharia Reservoir, which have remained unfinished for years. An order was issued to remove Jagdish Kumar Shastri, the District Education Officer of GPM district, from his post. The Chief Minister stated that the district's extremely poor performance in the board examinations reflects a serious deficiency in the education system, and such negligence will not be tolerated. The Chief Minister issued these directives during a review meeting on the implementation of schemes in GPM, Bilaspur, and Mungeli districts, held at the Mungeli Collectorate. The Chief Minister said that good governance means effective administration. The public's trust in placing us in power needs to be further strengthened. Officials have done good work in resolving applications received during the Good Governance Festival. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo He asked the officials to visit rural areas more frequently. This will provide ground-level information and improve administrative efficiency. The Chief Minister said that the summer season is at its peak. Officials should ensure that no one faces a shortage of drinking water. He directed the preparation and implementation of a concrete action plan to prevent seasonal diseases. There is sufficient availability of fertilisers and seeds in the state. Farmers should not face any difficulty regarding fertilisers and seeds. The Chief Minister said that the Atal Digital Service Centre is an essential part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee. 1,460 centres have already opened across the state. He said that another 5,000 Atal Seva Kendras will open in the next six months. By 24 April next year, Atal Digital Service Centres will be started in every gram panchayat. It should also be kept in mind that people do not have to travel long distances for small tasks. Expressing displeasure over the long-pending wage payment of the Forest Department in the Marwahi forest division, he directed immediate payment to be made by visiting the labourers' homes. Directives were issued to clear the large number of pending revenue cases in Bilaspur district by running a campaign. He also directed that the parties should not be called for hearings repeatedly. The Chief Minister inquired about the reason for the delay in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the Achanakmar Reserve area and directed that it should be completed within the time limit by establishing coordination. He also asked for training of women's groups for centering plates so that they can get employment in a large number of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana projects. The Chief Minister said that the Ayushman cards of more than five lakh people in Bilaspur district have not been made yet. The Chief Minister reprimanded the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) for this. He also inquired about the SIMS Super Speciality Hospital started in Bilaspur. He said that running it on PPP mode should also be considered. He directed the District Collector to submit a detailed proposal for this. The Chief Minister said that now all of us have to focus on water recharging. Praising the work done in Rajnandgaon, he directed that similar efforts should be made in Bilaspur and surrounding districts as well. The Chief Minister said that the rainy season is approaching. The water inflow areas of ponds have been encroached upon at many places. Due to this, the ponds do not fill up. He asked for efforts with public participation to ensure that all ponds are filled. He directed the urban development, agriculture, and panchayat departments to jointly prepare an action plan in this regard. He directed that crop diversification should be promoted with the consent of the farmers.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Over 6,700 candidates appear for NEET in Coimbatore across 14 centres
A total of 6,760 candidates appeared for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical courses, held on Sunday across 14 centres in Coimbatore. Of the 6,994 candidates who had registered, 234 were absent. The examination was conducted from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Students were screened before entry between 11 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. In Coimbatore, 85 police personnel were deployed for frisking duties, while 71 were stationed across the 14 centres to ensure the smooth conduct of the exam. Coimbatore district NEET coordinator R.K. Mishra said the attendance was 96.65% and the exam was conducted without any issues. 'No candidate reported any problems at the centres,' he said. Candidates said the test was time-consuming, and among the three subjects—biology, chemistry and physics—physics was the most difficult. S. Keerthiga, a government school student, said, 'Physics was the toughest. Though the coaching at school helped with preparation and time management, I could not finish the entire paper.' V. Indharaja, a trans person from Coimbatore, said this was their second attempt. 'I prepared on my own. Compared to last year, I felt the paper was slightly easier,' they said. In Tiruppur, a female candidate was initially stopped at the entrance of an exam centre as her dress had multiple buttons. A Police personnel on duty assisted her in purchasing alternative clothing, following which she was allowed to write the exam. In the district, the exam was conducted across seven centres. Of the 3,212 registered candidates, 107 were absent.
