Jharkhand SSC on revival mode Recruitment Drive Ahead

Ranchi, Jan.24: Mass recruitment in vacant post of various departments in Jharkhand will be done as the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is planing to work to full capacity again, after lying defunct for years.

The SSC has floated the outsourcing tender for conducting the entire process of conducting competitive examinations in order to fill up Grade III and assistant level positions which is vacant in the government since long time.

SSC chairman C.R. Sahay  has said that after the receiving the intrest the outsourcing agency would be finalized. Thereafter, the government would take a final call on notifying the date of examinations.

“We have asked all departments to send in requisitions about vacant posts in various categories like reserved and disabled quota through the personnel wing so that we know which exams to conduct and set dates accordingly,” Sahay said to media.

When he asked why the process is being outsourced when the basic task of SSC was to recruit personnel, Sahay minced no words. “Even after so many years, SSC has no experience in conducting exams. So, with the government’s consent outsourcing was decided upon. The agency will be responsible for all processes related to conducting competitive examinations like formatting application forms, receipts, scrutiny of applications, preparation of question, evaluation, publication of results etc. But the administrative control will be with us,” he said.

A retired principal chief conservator of forests(CCF) Mr Sahay was appointed chairman of the Commission in August his  appointment came in the wake of the resignation of his predecessor and former DGP Neyaz Ahmed in May, 2010.He left the post barely two months after his appointment stating that the commission was a toothless tiger.

Sahay said fortunately he did not have to face problems his predecessor did.“For an agency like SSC to function, the government should be clear about what is to be done and when. Otherwise, the commission is of no use. Unfortunately, nothing was defined here till a few months back,” he said.

He added that now the commission’s own rules and regulations were in place. “From outside, conducting examinations may look like a cakewalk, but it is not so. After every exam there is a flurry of controversies and scams. Therefore, my focus is to plug the loopholes and ensure full transparency, before going gaga over conducting exams,” he said.

He revealed that the commission had decided not to follow the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) pattern. “We are going to have multiple choice and objective type questions, unlike JPSC’s descriptive pattern. It is because evaluation in descriptive process can be challenged. SSC’s evaluation process will be computerised,” said the chairman

Source The Telegraph

BPSC is exploring the Possibility of Mains Examination

Patna, Jan, 23: As legal battle settles around 20 thousand applicants are looking toward to write the mains examination however as per sources BPSC yet to finalize the dates but they are eying on two slots to conduct the53-55 Civil Services Mains Examination.

The first slot is first half of March because matriculation examination is going to end by 28th Fab. and intermediate examination is going to conduct after march 16 so BPSC is exploring the possibility to conduct the mains in between if thy wont adjust in this slot then they will conduct it in April or May

Final decision will be taken just after the 9th Fab which is the last date for the submission of mains form for fresh student who got their green card in recently published result of BPSC.

Bihar to celeberate one day as MNREGA day in every week

Patna,Jan,23: Chief Minister of Bihar Mr Nitish Kumar has announced that in Bihar one day in every week would be identfied as MNREGA Day.

On MNREGA Day the DM's would send officials to any panchayat to review the development works done under MNREGA . The task must be repeated in following week for other uncovered panchayat and so on to cover whole district in certain time. However, no government official would be sent again to the same panchayat.

Nitish has issued the directive on Jan-21 after making a high-level review of the different schemes in Patna district after the conclusion of phase one of his Seva Yatra.After the meeting, the CM and principal secretaries and secretaries traveled via road for Biharsharif to take the review meeting at Nalanda, his home district.

Nitish Kumar also emphasized that DMs must ensure that officials are told about their destination just before departure. The officials will be directed analyze the ongoing work in panchayats under MNREGA.

The DMs must act strongly against the officials against whom report is submitted, he said.He further said that the DMs didn’t need to visit panchayats and only do review of the completed projects.

Rozgar Sevaks must be available during review and provide required documents.If they fail to do so, FIRs would be lodged and they would be sent to jail without any hesitation.CM also directed the SSPs and SPs to direct the SHOs concerned police station to be present during panchayat-level review under this scheme.

As per Nitish Kumar in 4 months time all schemes in all the panchayats in every district must be reviewed and social auditing will be concluded as well. This policy would help to check corruption in MNREGA.The chief minister expressed his deep concern over the fact that Patna’s ranking is lowest in Midday meal and in Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

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Gandhi circuit

Gandhi circuit

Gandhi Circuit witnessing Bihar Gandhi Tour is what BBT offers. It has the power to take you back to the satyagrah movement in Bihar. As we know Champaran Satyagrah Movement was one of the most important of Gandhi Satyagraha. Gandhi Circuit combines your visit to Gandhi Sangrahalay called Gandhi Museum, Gandhi Ashram and other places of Bihar which have many important Gandhian literature and photographs. These would definitely make you become one of the admirers of glorious Indian Independence Movement Era and a great fan of Mahatma Gandhi.

Motihari (East Champaran):

Motihari has a great importance in Independence India Movement and was the first laboratory of Gandhian experiment in Satyagraha. It will not be incorrect to say that it has been the spring board for India's independence. Champaran district generated a wave of enthusiasm and inspiration to the people who were thirsting for a selfless and saintly leader. The technique followed by Gandhiji in Champaran was what attained later on the name of Satyagraha.

Hazarimal Dharamshala, Betia (West Champaran): 

Gandhi and his companions used to camp at Betiah in the Lal Bazar area and was the epicenter of his "Satyagraha". The State Govt. has declared this building a protected monument. The Betia Raj Kuteherry and the Dharmashala were Mahatama Gandhi stayed and are well worth visiting by any tourist.

Bhitharwa Ashram (West Champaran): 

This village is in the Bettiah Sub-division under Gaunaha Block and was one of the centers for social work selected by Gandhiji, when he was in Champaran in 1917. There is a Khadi Centre working under direct control of the Bihar Khadi Samiti at present. There is a Gandhi Ashram where Mahatma Gandhi had stayed during the Indian independence straggle. 

Brindaba (West Champaran):

This is a small village in the Betia sub-division under Champatia Block. It has the Gram Seva Kendra, which had been planned to work out the deals of the Gandhi Seva Sangh. The all India Gandhi Seva Sangh in 1937 was held at this village. It was attaended by Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Gandhiji stayed here in 1939 and started an Ashram, which is still functioning.

Shri Rampur (West Champaran): 

It is situated in west Champaran. Gandhiji had stayed here on 16th November, 1917.

Koeldih (West Champaran):

It falls under Gaunaha Block in the Belwa Panchayat and was visited by Gandhiji on 16th November, 1917.

Amolwa (West Champaran): 

It comes under Gaunaha Block in the Majharia Panchayat, where Gandhiji spent a night with his other companions on the 27th April, 1917.

Murli Bharhawa (West Champaran): 

It was the native place of Pandit Raj Kumar Shukla who had been a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagrah Movement. He was the person who took a lead role in bringing Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran.

Sariswa (West Champaran):    
                                                                                                                                   

Here Gandhiji and his companions had taken statement of raiyats in an open yard in front of the temple. This place is situated in Ratanmala Panchayat under Majhaulia Block.

Hardiya Kothi (West Champaran):

It was the house of Mr. G. P. Edward, a British Indigo Planter. This comes under Bishunpur Panchyat of the Nautan Block. Remains of this building are in somewhat better condition in comparison to others.

Sadaquat Ashram (Patna): 

This is an important place and is situated in Digha area on Patna Danapur Road. During pre independence days it guided the freedom movement in Bihar. It is known for being associated with the memories of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Maulana Mazharal Haque and other dedicated leaders.

Gandhi Sangrahalay / Gandhi Museum (Patna Museum):

It is situated close to the Western end of Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The Gandhi Sangrahalaya (Gandhi Museum) houses a large number of items and artifacts related with Mahatma Gandhi and his satyagrah movement in Bihar. A vast collection of Gandhian literature and photographs here depicts his life and works. Country made spinning wheel called "Charkha" which was used by Mahatma Gandhi is also well preserved in this museum

Jain circuit

jain circuit

Jainism is an ancient religion of India, propagates the path of peace and non-violence towards all living beings. The philosophy and practice behind rely mainly on self-effort in progressing the soul on the spiritual ladder to divine consciousness. 

Jainism is the most peaceful religions and been carried forward through its Thirthankars. Bihar has many Jain pilgrimage sites (holy Places) describing Mahavir Swami or Vardhaman (24th Thirthankar) and are associated with the land of glorious Bihar. 

This religion flourished in Magadha (Bihar) and elsewhere because of the strong rulers at Pataliputra (Known as PATNA, Capital of Bihar). At the time of Alexander the Great's invasion on the borders of the Magadha Empire, it was the Jain rulers who were in firm control at Pataliputra. Alexander's forces were tired and did not advance any further to challenge this empire.

Land of Bihar witnesses birth of the 13th, 19 - 21, and 24th Tirthankaras. The hills of Parasnath (Shikharjee), Jain Pilgrimage site, where 20 out of 24 Tirthankaras obtained nirvana. Pawapuri is a place in Bihar where Lord Mahavira obtained nirvana and are parts of Jain Sites Bihar . Lord Mahavira gave his first sermon on the Vipula Peak at Rajgir and considered as one of Jain Pilgrimage sites. He was born at Vaishali in a noble family. They practised democracy in Vaishali, and some of the remains of the glories of those days, is still preserved in a museum there. It includes potteries, coins, and other pieces of art.

Bihar has many Jain holy places, pilgrimage sites, sacred places of Jain Religion, Jain Temples and Jain Tirth Places which are associated with oldest Jain Religion and Jain Pooja / Worship. 

Patna District

Kamaldah (Patna City) : In the area called Kamaldah (Gulzarbagh, Patna) is a high mound of brick ruins on which two Jain temples stand. There is mausoleum of Jain saint Sthoolhdbhadra and the temple of Sudarshan Swami. 

Muzaffarpur District

Kund Gram : As per Jain tradition Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar, was born at Kundagrama and Vaniyagrama was his residence. Both the places was either part of or near to Vaishali. While the modern village of Bania can be taken as representing the site of ancient Vaniagrama. The location of Kundagrama is identified with the modern village of Vasokund, about 2 kms northeast of the gadh mound. 

Nalanda District

Kundalpur : A beautiful Jaisalmer stone temple is situated close to the ruins of ancient Nalanda University at Kundalpur. This houses statues of Lord Mahavira, Adinath Swami and Gautam Gandharva. This place is believed to be the birthplace of Gautam Gandharva, the first disciple of Lord Mahavira. An ancient Jain temple could also be here. 

Jalmandir (Pawapuri) : Pawapuri,which is also known as Apapapuri, the sinless town, is a very sacred Jain pilgrimage. As per Jain Mythology and belief, Lord Mahavira, the greatest propounder of Jainism, attained Nirvana at Pawapuri. Hundred of thousands of his disciples and devotees took away the ashes after his cremation here. The rush was so great that even the soils of the area were taken away and it became a tank. Later on, a beautiful temple of white marble was constructed in the center of the tank to commemorate the Lord's Nirvana. This temple is known as the Jalmandir. 

Samosaran (Pawapuri) : A beautiful temple honor the place where Lord Mahavira sat to teach his disciples. The temple is constructed of white marble, rising by low steps into several concentric terraces with a beehive shaped shrine on the top containing the footprints of Lord Mahavira. 

Maniyar Math (Rajgir) : This monument occupies a prominent position inside the valley, situated on the way to the Son Bhandar Caves, almost in the center of the ancient inner city enclosure. Legend is that Srenika or Bimbisara had 32 wives to each of which he daily gave new ornaments, and threw the old ones into a well, which is still shown. This covers a modern small Jain temple as well. 

Sone Bhandar (Rajgir) : There are two rock-cut caves, adjacent to each other, excavated on the southern face of the Vaibhara hill, facing the western portion of the valley. Of them the western one is locally called as Son-Bhandar (Gold Treasury). As per Local belief, the piece of rock within this space is an ancient wedge blocking up the passage to the treasury of gold in the body of the hill. This cave consists of a large chamber, 34'x 17' and is provided with a doorway and a window. The roof is of arched shape with a rise of 4'10". These are exactly the architectural features, quite characteristically and rarely to be found only at the Barabar caves. The most interesting fact is that the cave is highly polished inside. A number of short epigraphs can also be traced on the inner walls, the doorjambs and on the front wall. The adjacent cave is in a ruinous state. It consists of a rock-cut chamber and its front part has been fallen. It had once a built-up verandah at the front. Inside the southern wall of the cave there are six small figures of Jaina Tirthankaras carved in relief and representing Padmaprabha, Parshvanatha and Mahavira. Both the caves were excavated either in 3rd or 4th century A.D. as indicated by the inscriptions of Vairadeva. 

Veerayatan (Rajgir) : Veerayatan (Rajgir) is a socio-religious institution in Bihar, striving for rendering service to humanity, for improving culture and for imparting education beyond the limitation of time and space and was established in 1973 on the occasion of 2500th Janm Kalyank Varsh of Lord Mahavira. By providing unflinching service in the field of community health, education and employment, it has created a social reformation in the locality. Veerayatan is having a 100 bedded charitable eye hospital, which completes the motto of Seva (Services) & Devotion which are the main objectives of Veerayatan. Patients are treated in the outdoor department of eye and general medicine. Also basic pathological tests are carried out as required and all medicines are given free of cost. Entire administration of this hospital is supervised by Dr. Sadhvi Chetanaji Maharaj with her talented Sevabhavis with 25 members including surgeons, Doctors and Medical Students undergoing training of Opthalmology at NJSM. In the hospital a new laser technology called as Yag laser and Phaco (suture less operation) has been installed. In the hospital the polio patients are also treated. Camps for polio and artificial limbs are held every month in the orthopedic clinic. Tricycles and calipers are distributed the disabled patients to improve their mobility to access the world more freely and live a quality life. These are provided free of charges. Most popular and attractive of all in Veerayatan is a beautiful art gallery called "Shri Brahmi Kala Mandiram". This gallery reflects the life of 24 Tirthankars, Jain religion and culture. The gallery consists of more than 50 beautiful panels exhibiting the life of Mahavira and also conveys the importance of Ahimsa. 

Nawada District

Gonava Jee : Gonava village is situated at around one kilometer north of Nawada on Patna-Ranchi road. This is a pilgrimage site for the Jains of both sects. The Digambar Jain temple is just by the side of main road while the Shwetambar Jain temple is behind it. The Digambar Jain temple was built in the year1925 and is very beautiful. It has a large marble idol of Lord Mahavira. The Shwetambar Jain temple was built around 800 years ago and is connected with a wonderful approach road. The temple has got a marble idol of Lord Mahavira flanked with a granite idol of Sudharmaji and idol of Panch Parmesthi made of Asthadhatu. The temple is famous and known as place of Nirvana of Lord Mahavira's 1st disciple, Gautam Gandharva. 

Bhojpur District 

Bisram : This place is in town called "Arrah" where there are another 45 Jain temples. Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara, took rest here for some time during his wanderings, hence this place is called Bisram (rest). Jains from every part of the country visit Bisram throughout the year. There is a Jain temple here containing an idol of Lord Mahavira. 

Masadh : This village is located at around 9-kms southwest of "Arrah" town. An ancient Jain temple dedicated to Parshwanath is situated here and contains eight images, some of them dates back to ancient time. The temple was completed in the year 1819 A.D. while some of the eight images date back to 1386 A.D. as per archaeological records. 

Banka District 

Mandar Hill : It is about around 48-kms south of the Bhagalpur town. The hill is about 700-ft high that consists of a huge mass of granite overgrown near the summit with low jungle. This hill is believed to be extremely sacred as per the Hindu mythology. The Skand Purana associates Mandar or Sumeru with the famous epic or Puranic story of the Amrita-Manthana or the churning of the ocean. The story goes that the Gods and the Demons (Devas and Asuras) with a view to secure amrita (the divine liquor), which is believed to confer immortality, used this Mandara or Sumeru Mountain as the churning stick or rod. The great mythical serpent, Vasuki, was used as the rope. Due to this mythical association, the hill had assumed considerable religious significance and had been a place of pilgrimage ever since. Two Jain temples are situated on the summit of the hill. Large number of Jain pilgrims comes here to worship Lord Vasupujyanatha. 

Bhagalpur District

Champanagar : The city of Champa, as capital of the ancient kingdom of Anga, is found frequently mentioned in ancient Indian literature. King Karna of the Mahabharata is said to have ruled from here. A western suburb of the Bhagalpur town is at present known as Champanagar, near which there is a large hillock or flat-topped mound, called "Karnagadh", which should have otherwise been attributed to King Karna of the great epic. This palace is considered one of Jain pilgrimage sites. In the Kalpa-Sutra this is mentioned as one of the places where the last Tirthankara Mahavira stayed for three rainy seasons in the course of his religious wanderings. According to the prevalent Jain tradition it is believed that Jain Tirthankara Vasupujya was born at Champanagar or Champapuri. There are two Jain temples of considerable size, both entirely built at the expense of the family of Jagat Seth, a supporter. At the nearby hamlet of Kabirpur there is another Jain temple with the footprints or padukas (footwear) of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras with an inscription dated V.S. 1694 or 1637 A.D. 

Jamui District

Lachhaur : This is one of jain pilgrimage sites, situated about 8-kms west of Simaria and 7-kms south of Sikandra. It has s a large number of Jain temples and dharmshala built in 1874 by Rai Dhanpat Singh Bahadur of Murshidabad, for the benefit of Jain pilgrims, who visit some places in the adjacent hills. The nearest are about 5-kms of Lachhaur and are marked Muth Boodhroop and Muth Purusnath. These are two small shrines picturesquely situated in the valley between two parallel ranges of hills. In each of these shrines one can find a small statue of Mahavira, one of them dates back to Sambat 1505, and the other appears to be the older one. The temples themselves, however, are of recent date. Some Jains hold Lachhaur to be the birthplace of Mahavir Swami. 

Kundghat (Jamui) : It is around 6-kms from Lachhaur. There is a temple of Kundeshwari Devi, which is considered sacred by the Jains