Tim Thomas Commented on Facebook that he skipped White House trip because ‘government has grown out of control’

It was not all regarding the “politics or party” affiliation, Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas commented after he sjipped to join his team members on Monday at a White House reception celebrating their Stanley Cup championship for other reasons.

In a statement on his Facebook wall, Tim Thomas cited his belief that “the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties and Property of the People.” For that reason, Thomas said, “I exercised my right as a Free Citizen. ... This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country.”

Thomas has drawn criticism and praise for his above decision in US, which he written at 6 p.m. Monday and says will be his final comment on this issue.

“I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.

“This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government.

“Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL.

“This is the only public statement I will be making on this topic. TT

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