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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
134th edition of Durand Cup Jamshedpur leg kicks off with grand opening ceremony
The Jamshedpur leg of the 134th Durand Cup began on a spectacular note, despite heavy rain, with an electrifying opening match at The Furnace —the home ground of Jamshedpur FC . The stadium was packed with passionate football fans who braved the weather to cheer for their teams and witness the grand cultural and sporting spectacle. The opening ceremony was graced by Sudivya Kumar, Hon'ble Minister of Urban Development and Housing, Higher and Technical Education, Tourism, Art & Culture, and Sports & Youth Affairs, and Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command and Patron of the Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC). They were joined by Major General Dhurba Prakash Shah, Director General of Military Training of the Nepali Army. The event also saw the presence of several dignitaries including Shri Saryu Roy (MLA, Jamshedpur West), Smt. Purnima Das Sahu (MLA, Jamshedpur East), Shri D. B. Sundara Ramam (Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel), Shri Sanjeev Kumar Choudhary (Executive Director & State Head, Bihar & Jharkhand, IOCL), Shri Mangal Kalindi (MLA, Jugsalai) and Shri Manoj Kumar Yadav, a distinguished sports personality and administrator from Jharkhand. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Senior tries new socks to relieve foot pain, and it works TISOX Read More Undo Top officers of the Indian Army in attendance included Lieutenant General Yash Ahlawat, AVSM, YSM, SM (General Officer Commanding, Brahmastra Corps), Major General Rajesh Arun Moghe, VSM (GOC, Bengal Sub Area & Vice Chairman, DCOC), and Major General Paramvir Singh Dagar, VSM (General Officer Commanding, Cockerel Division). The grand ceremony featured a vibrant cultural line-up: A Paika dance performed by Gulab Singh Munda and his team from Icchagarh A Khukhri dance by the 6th Battalion of the 8th Gorkha Regiment A lively Jhumair dance, a local folk performance And a thrilling Kalaripayattu display by the 21st Battalion of the Madras Regiment In a gesture of friendship and mutual respect, Lieutenant General R.C. Tiwari and Major General Dhurba Prakash Shah exchanged greetings and souvenirs before the match, reinforcing the longstanding camaraderie between the Indian and Nepali Armies. They also met the players and staff of Tribhuvan Army FC (Nepali Army), posed for photographs, and wished them well for their campaign. Adding to the excitement, souvenir footballs were kicked into the stands to engage the young audience. The Jamshedpur leg will host seven matches, including a quarterfinal. Apart from Tribhuvan Army FC, Indian Army FT and 1 Ladakh FC—the latter making their debut in the tournament—are also part of Group C. With a passionate crowd and a rich blend of culture, tradition, and sportsmanship, the Durand Cup continues its legacy as one of India's oldest and most celebrated football tournaments.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State, CCL inks pact for mine tourism, bookings likely from next week
1 2 Ranchi: Taking a giant leap to bolster tourism sector in Jharkhand, state tourism department on Monday inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), country's biggest coal sector PSU, for rolling out first ever mining tourism programme. The formal MoU signing ceremony was held in presence of state tourism minister Sudivya Kumar and CCL's CMD Nilendu Kumar Singh and officials from tourism department and the PSU. The agreement will be in force for five years. On the initiative, Kumar said, "The beginning of mining tourism here marks a historic step to turn a new leaf. Mining tourism will not only showcase our state's industrial strength but also provide tourists with a unique perspective on the state's mineral richness, legacy and its contribution in nation building. With this, we hope to add a new dimension to tourism, industry, and cultural heritage." To begin with, guided mine tour programme will begin from North Urimari Mines and depending on the success and response, officials said that new locations will be added gradually with the mutual consent between both the stakeholders. Talking to TOI, JTDC's managing director Prem Ranjan said that in next few days, CCL will formally give mines safety clearance after which they will begin bookings for mine tours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A genetic disorder that is damaging his organs. Help my son Donate For Health Donate Now Undo "Interested tourists can book this on our website or walk in to our offices or extended counters like they do for other facilities. Initially, we are planning for charge Rs 2,500 per person for mine tour which will include to and fro journey from an earmarked spot, and slight refreshments at the touring mine site. JTDC will provide CCL Rs 200 per person for on-site refreshment facilities," he said. As per the MoU, per group size will be between 10-20 individuals for the tour and tourism services will be available only two days a week, to be decided by CCL. "Only through advance bookings, one can avail this service," said Ranjan, adding that all the tourists will have to adhere to the rules set by CCL for visitor safety before and after entering the mines. "CCL will also provide expert guides to explain the mining operations to tourists," he said.
New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Jharkhand to launch India's first mining tourism project in tie-up with CCL
RANCHI: In a first of its kind initiative, Jharkhand government is all set to launch mining tourism project intended to boost employment opportunities in the state. The Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation (JTDC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) in this regard. The initiative was taken on the directions of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who recently had seen ancient mining techniques and Neolithic era remains at the Gava Museum during his visit to Barcelona. Notably, Jharkhand has been famous for its mines of coal, iron ore and other minerals. Now the government plans to bring the heritage of these mines and the mining process to the common people through tourism, so that theme-based and sustainable tourism can be promoted in the state. Under the mining tourism project, tourists will get a chance to experience coal mines, mining processes, equipment and historical features related to mining first-hand. State Tourism Minister, Sudivya Kumar said that as of now, Jharkhand had been known as a mining state only, but now it is open for mining tourism as well. 'We have taken the first step towards mining tourism in the state in collaboration with CCL and the mining area has been opened for tourists, common people and educational groups,' said the minister.
News18
20-07-2025
- General
- News18
Mughal-era twin forts in Jharkhands Palamau Tiger Reserve set for facelift
Ranchi, Jul 20 (PTI) Restoration and conservation work at the over 400-year-old twin forts in Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR) of Jharkhand is set to begin soon after over two decades of efforts, an official said. A detailed project report (DPR) has already been prepared for the facelift of the twin forts, built by the tribal Chero kings of Palamu. After verification of the DPR by the Building Construction Department, it will be sent for vetting by agencies under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to initiate the process of inviting tenders for restoration and conservation of the forts, he added. In a recent high-level meeting, chaired by state Tourism Minister Sudivya Kumar and attended by Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore and secretaries of the forest and tourism departments, it was decided to initiate the tendering process and assign the task to a party with prior experience in the development of archaeological sites, according to an official release. The restoration work is estimated to cost between Rs 40 and Rs 50 crore, the release stated. In 2005, the state government had approved the restoration work for the twin forts, but it failed to commence due to several hurdles, including forest clearance, as the sites fall under the jurisdiction of PTR in Latehar district, a retired official of the state government said. 'All hurdles have been cleared and all stakeholders have given their go-ahead to the restoration project. Once the tender is finalised, the restoration work will begin," PTR Deputy Director Prajesh Jena told PTI. Located deep in the forests on the banks of the Auranga River and around 30 km from Medininagar, the two forts — Purana Quila (Old Fort) and Naya Quila (New Fort) — were built at the beginning of the Mughal period by the kings of Chero dynasty. Chero king Anant Rai is believed to have built the old fort on the plains, which had defences on three sides and three gates, while the new fort on an adjoining hill was built by Anant's successor King Medini Rai. However, some historians believe the old fort was built by Raksel dynasty, and later renovated by Chero kings. Cheros defended the forts from Mughals for many years but ultimately, both the forts were occupied by Daud Khan, they said. The architecture is Islamic in style, which reflects Daud Khan's conquest, according to the Jharkhand tourism website. Former deputy director at the state archaeology department, H P Sinha, said a restoration work had been initiated in 2007-08, but it could not progress for two reasons — Maoists and the want of the forest department's permission. 'The entire area was affected by Maoist activities at that time. This was a major hurdle. Besides, a certain number of trees needed to be felled for the restoration work. But, we did not get the permission of the forest department for a long time," Sinha told PTI. The forts are currently in a deplorable condition, with the massive structures gradually crumbling into rubble. In February 2021, an ASI experts' team, along with officials of Latehar administration, inspected the twin forts to draw a conservation plan. A former tourism director said the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was interested in carrying out restoration of the forts but the forest department had raised objections as the forts are part of Jharkhand's lone tiger reserve. 'When ASI undertakes any work, it requires the transfer of land into its name. Since the forts are in a tiger reserve area, land cannot be transferred," PTR Deputy Director Jena explained. Jena said, however, when they studied more, they found that land cannot be transferred to any party in the tiger reserve area but there is no binding in carrying out renovation work. 'If a DPR for renovation is approved by ASI through its technical specification, the work can be done. So, a DPR has been prepared and it needs vetting," Jena said. He said they would go for a tendering process after approval of DPR by the agencies concerned. The DPR was prepared by the Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development (ITRHD). State ITRHD head Shree Deo Singh said the old fort is spread over an area of 18 acres and the new fort over an area of 11.5 acres. 'Stone and Lakhori bricks were used in the original structure. Lime and 'surkhi', finely powdered burnt clay, were used as mortar. The same materials will be used in the restoration of the structure. The essence of the original architectural style will be maintained," Singh told PTI. Regarding the challenges, he said that large trees have grown on the campus, with roots spreading across the monument walls, posing a significant challenge. 'The structure is about 40-feet high and around three to four metres wide. If the trees and roots were not removed carefully, they may damage the structure after restoration," he said. PTI SAN ACD First Published: July 20, 2025, 13:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Month-long Shravani Mela starts in Deoghar, Dumka
Dumka: Shravani Mela, one of the largest religious congregations in the country, was inaugurated by the state minister for tourism, Sudivya Kumar, and his cabinet colleagues, Deepika Pandey Singh and Sanjay Prasad Yadav, at the Dumma interstate border in Deoghar on Thursday, the day of 'Asarh Purnima'. A total of 11 priests chanted Vedic mantras while assisting the ministers in performing rituals to mark the beginning of the month-long event. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad pay offerings at the Baidyanath Dham, which is one of the Dwadash Jyotirlingas and Shaktipeeths, in Deoghar during this period. Sudivya said, "The state govt plans to construct a foot-over-bridge between Khijuria and Mansarovar for the ' kanwariyas ' travelling to Babadham. The facility would also help to manage traffic movement in the temple town throughout the year." AI-chatbot, radio-frequency identification, face recognition cameras, and other AI-based electronic gadgets being used by the local administration to ensure a smooth event was highlighted. Ministers Deepika and Sanjay wished that the devotees have a pleasant experience. At Basukinath in Dumka, which is also home to another famous Shiva temple, Jarmundi BJP MLA and his JMM counterpart from Jama, Lois Marandi, inaugurated the Shravani Mela in the presence of senior administrative and police officials. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Relaxare la pensie, cu NN Pensia Facultativă NN Vezi oferta Undo They expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by the district administration for the devotees' amenities. Devotees will start arriving at both shrines from Friday when the holy month begins. They start their journey from Sultanganj in Bihar and reach Babadham by undertaking a 100 km journey on foot, as a vast section of them also prefer to visit the Basukinath temple to mark the completion of their pilgrimage.
