Kritika Tiwari is a reporter at The Guardian Chronicle, covering news and current affairs.
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Photo: IANSJharkhand issues guidelines amid rising H1N1 and H3N2 cases in several states
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Health Department has stepped up preparedness and surveillance in the state in view of the rising cases of seasonal influenza A (H1N1) and H3N2 reported in several states, including Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Following directions received from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Mission (NHM) Shashi…
Photo: TGCHandcrafted Adiva Rakhis gain popularity across Jharkhand ahead of Rakshabandhan
Handcrafted rakhis made by women members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) are emerging as a popular choice this Rakshabandhan, with artisans across the state showcasing their creativity through the Adiva brand. The brand is a government platform by Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS) to market traditional tribal and ethnic jewellery, handicrafts, and handloom products…
Photo: TGCSadar hospitals across Jharkhand set for digital makeover
Healthcare services at Sadar hospitals across Jharkhand are set for a digital overhaul, with information on doctors, medicines, admissions and other facilities to be made available through online platforms and digital boards. Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Tuesday launched the process of connecting Sadar hospitals across all districts through a common digital system. An MoU…
Photo: TGCNo textbooks: Students to ‘run’ Gram Sabha in Jharkhand schools
Students of Classes IX to XII in government schools across Jharkhand will soon swap classrooms for a simulated village council, donning the roles of sarpanch, ward members, panchayat secretaries and local health workers to experience how a Gram Sabha functions. The initiative, called the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS), is being implemented by the Jharkhand…
Photo: Ratan LalFoundation ceremony of proposed UTTARAYANI TEMPLE held in Bhagalpur amid spiritual fervour
A spiritual discourse and foundation ceremony marking the beginning of the proposed Uttarayani temple project was organised on Sunday at the Open Theatre, Sandis Compound, Bhagalpur. The Uttarayani Temple will be dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Maharishi Rishyashringa on the banks of the Uttarvahini Ganga near Delhi Public School Bhagalpur at Sabour. The programme was…
Photo: TGCEducation must prepare students for a world that does not yet exist: Arunima Chakravorty
Arunima Chakravorty, principal and director of Delhi Public School (DPS) Bhagalpur, in an interview with TGC, spoke about academic excellence, holistic development, technology and experiential learning, while highlighting the importance of values, cultural roots and social responsibility. Q. How would you describe the identity and achievements of DPS Bhagalpur? A. DPS Bhagalpur has grown…
Photo: TGCRanchi municipality to establish scientific waste processing: Sushant Gaurav
TGC INTERVIEW The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) is focussing on developing scientific waste management and modern processing facilities. Talking to TGC, Municipal Commissioner Sushant Gaurav highlighted that future waste management plans include three new scientific waste management and recycling processing facilities for plastic, C&D, and RDF. Q. Is the city moving towards scientific…
Photo: AI imageSilent struggle after childbirth: Postpartum depression cases on the rise
Postpartum depression has emerged as a significant, yet often unspoken, challenge in recent years. While the arrival of a newborn is celebrated as a moment of joy and fulfillment, for many mothers it also marks the beginning of an emotional struggle that remains hidden behind smiles and social expectations. According to gynecologists and mental health…
Photo: TGC4,481 dilapidated state school buildings continue to endanger students
Several government school students in Jharkhand continue to attend classes in dilapidated and unsafe buildings, exposing them to risks while affecting the quality of education. Cracked walls, leaking roofs, damaged classrooms, and inadequate basic facilities remain common in various schools. One such example is the Government Upgraded Secondary School at Hethu village in Ranchi. The…
Photo: AI imageBlood crises at govt hospitals force families to turn to private blood banks
Shortage of blood at government hospitals, including Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and Sadar Hospital, has left patients and their families struggling to secure timely transfusions, even after arranging replacement donors. The crisis has forced many emergency patients to turn to private blood banks, adding to the financial burden on families already dealing with…
