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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Posting choice system delays hiring of 1,700 medical officers
Jaipur: Appointment of 1,700 medical officers under the 2024 recruitment has hit another hurdle, leaving selected candidates frustrated. Health department says the process is being slowed down to develop a system that allows candidates to choose their place of posting, aiming for greater transparency and fairness. According to officials, all chief medical health officers (CMHOs) have been directed to update an online portal with details of vacant posts along with their locations. "When Jodhpur CMHO provides details of vacant posts along with locations, candidates will be able to view them all on the portal. They can then select their preferred locations for posting," said a senior health official. The process of uploading vacancy details is underway and expected to be completed in the coming days, the official said, adding that if multiple candidates choose the same post, the system will automatically allot postings based on merit. "We are ensuring each candidate gets at least 50 posting options. This maximises the chances of them getting their preferred location. If this choice-based system is not implemented, random postings would lead to dissatisfaction," the official said. This is the second time the department is using such an online system to ensure candidates receive postings of their choice. Despite these assurances, candidates allege that the process has been painfully slow. "The RUHS Medical Officer Exam 2024 was postponed twice since Nov, held finally on April 27, 2025, but results were delayed for weeks. The merit list for 1,700 posts came only in mid-July—three months after the exam," said one selected candidate. He added that the choice-filling process and formal joining instructions are still on hold, keeping thousands of candidates in limbo. Many have repeatedly visited Swasthya Bhavan and contacted Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, but updates remain vague. Candidates also pointed out that document verification and RMC registration checks were completed in July, yet the posting process remains stalled. They allege that the delay is worsening doctor shortages at Primary Health Centres, adding to the burden on Rajasthan's healthcare system.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
City to get night street food zone in September
Ranchi: The state capital is all set to get a pedestrian-only night street food vending zone from September. The "Eat Right Street Food Hub", being built by Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) at a cost of Rs 1 crore under the Union ministry of health and family welfare's "Clean Street Food Hub" scheme, will provide hygienic food in compliance with the standards of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials here said. Modelled on Chappan, a FSSAI certified food hub in Indore, the zone will span 800 metres and will connect Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, Rabindra Bhawan and Atal Vendor Market. It will hold 30 vans and will comprise essential public amenities such as benches, sheds, streetlights and public toilets. The area has been designed for accessibility and walkability, with a focus on both urban aesthetics and hygiene standards. The zone will feature diverse street food options including noodles, Dhuska, dhokla, and other regional favourites. "This will be Ranchi's first organised food vending zone. Besides food, it will also focus on hygiene and promote local street cuisines. Work has been underway since June this year and we aim to open the hub by mid-September, just in time for Durga Puja when footfall is expected to be high. After this, a similar dedicated street food vending zone will be developed in Morabadi," said Sanjay Kumar, RMC's additional municipal administrator. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Vendors will be allotted seats after receiving training and FSSAI licensing from the district food safety office. "A mobile food testing van will regularly check food samples, and we will maintain strict surveillance through our officers," said Subir Ranjan, district food safety officer, said. Ritika Singh, a college student, said. "I often roam around with my friends at night looking for clean food joints. It will become our go-to place if it has a proper space with hygiene and lighting," she said.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Buying your dream home? Get ready to pay more from Aug 1
Ranchi/Jamshedpur: Purchasing your dream home across the state, including in Ranchi and non-Tata command areas of Jamshedpur, will cost the buyers more from Aug 1 as there will be a revision in the real estate prices. The new rates will translate into a hike of about 10% in the price of residential and commercial properties in Steel City. The new rates will not be applicable in the Tata sub-lease area land in Jamshedpur. According to officials in the registration department, the last revision of the rates was done in 2023. "The rates of residential and commercial properties in the urban areas of Ranchi, including 53 municipal wards under the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) and 13 wards of Bundu Nagar Panchayat, have been revised, as per a regular exercise carried out every two years," said Ranchi district sub-registrar Vaibhav Mani Tripathi. Tripathi also said, "The new rates, applicable to both residential and commercial properties, are expected to push up the circle rates of land, flat and other types of commercial and non-commercial structures." As per the revised rates, residential land price in areas under RMC ward 1 will be Rs 4,95,641 per decimal, which was Rs 4,50,583 till July 31. The amount for commercial land in the same area will be Rs 9,91,282 per decimal against the old rate of Rs 9,01,166 per decimal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo In the Sonari area of Jamshedpur, the price will be Rs 6,061 per sqft for flats as against Rs 5,510 per sqft till July 31. The new rate for residential land purchase in Sonari will be Rs 11,57,064 for one decimal land against the earlier price of Rs 10,51,876. In Ulyan, the new residential land price will be Rs 8,40,716 for one decimal land. The old price was Rs 7,64,287. According to the land department, the prices of flats will go up next month in the Mango area, too, and the new rate will be Rs 4,539 per sqft. The jump is around Rs 416 per sqft from the earlier price. Under the Jugsalai civic body, the new price of flats under the revised rates will be Rs 4,743, which is nearly a 10% hike from the old price. Praful Kumar, a land department official of East Singhbhum district, said, "At an interval of every two years, the govt comes up with the revised rates of land in both urban and rural areas of the state. This is a routine affair. In rural parts, the land rates will be revised in 2026." Talking about the price rise, realtor Avinash said, "As per the new rates, the cost of a 2 BHK flat with about 1,000 sqft area on average will go up by Rs 4,13,000 for buyers in the city. This excludes the registration cost, which will also go up proportionally. They will have to shell out GST, too."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Vendors occupy footpaths despite allotment at Morabadi market
Ranchi: Despite being allotted designated stalls inside the newly developed Rs 1.36 cr Morabadi vendor market last week, many vendors continue to occupy footpaths and open stretches outside, creating congestion and defeating the purpose of the organised setup. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) had envisioned a structured vending zone with 161 out of 213 seats already allotted, which aimed to ease traffic and improve hygiene, the ground reality tells a different story. Vendors cite a range of reasons, from low visibility to poor customer turnout for avoiding the indoor stalls. "Not all vendors were part of the official registration process. I never got a chance to register. I heard the list was full before I could apply," said Rima Devi, a vegetable seller. Some who did not get seats allege that even allottees continue to sit outside. "Those who got stalls are sitting here with us, pretending they didn't get space. It's unfair," said Sunil Ram, a fruit vendor. On the buyer's end, the disconnect is evident. Prakash Singh, a veggie buyer, said, "I honestly didn't know there was a proper vendor market building here. I always see stalls on the roadside and shop there. The market structure needs more visibility." Sanjay Kumar, additional administrator of RMC, said, "We've received internal reports that vendors are not utilising the stalls allotted to them. RMC will roll out the final allotment process in the coming days, after which the vacant stalls will be reassigned. Once this is done, we'll launch a full-fledged anti-encroachment drive. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now There will be zero tolerance for vendors occupying roads or footpaths." He also pointed out that vendors inside the market feel demotivated as outer encroachers continue to attract customers. "This imbalance will be addressed. The space has been built for order, and we will ensure it functions that way," he added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC notice on woman's plea
Kendrapada: Orissa high court on July 21 issued a notice to Odisha Information Commission, state information commissioner, public information officer of the regulated market committee (RMC), Jajpur, and first appellate authority of RMC on a writ petition filed by Shantilata Sahoo, a resident of Jajpur district, challenging a decision of the information commissioner in an RTI case. The petitioner had moved the state information commissioner seeking details regarding disciplinary action taken against her husband, a former employee of RMC, under the RTI Act. Despite directions from the first appellate authority to provide full information, the RMC allegedly failed to comply. In its May 15 reply, the information commissioner said RMC is not a 'public authority' under the RTI Act, 2005, and hence not obliged to furnish the information sought. Challenging it, the petitioner, represented by advocate Akhand, moved the high court seeking to set aside the information commissioner's decision. In her writ petition, Sahoo argued that RMCs were established by the state govt under the Orissa Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1956, and hence fall within the definition of "public authority" under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act. When the matter came up for hearing on July 21, Justice V Narasingh stated, "The counsel of the petitioner submits that without due application of mind, the appeal was dismissed. In such view of the matter, issue notice to all the four opposite parties."
