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Jharkhand to feature in international sports map: CM

Source: dailypioneer.com

Chief Minister Hemant Soren today said that the State of Jharkhand has immense talent and potentials in the field of sports, especially among women players and the State will soon come in the international sports map.

He said that sports talents needs to be polished and trained, the efforts of the State for which will be soon visible in coming days.

The Chief Minister, while interacting with US Middlebury College Field Hockey team and Shakti Vahini organisation here on

Friday said that the focus of sports policy should be sportsperson and sports and the Government is committed to encourage sports in the State.

Soren asked Middlebury Field Hockey Trainer from Vermont, USA Catarine Parry DeLorenzo to think about giving training to the Jharkhand women players for a year rather than seven days.

The CM appreciated the efforts of the group for personality development of children and spreading awareness for curbing human trafficking apart from encouraging sports in tribal areas.  

Notably, 107 tribal girls from the villages of Gumla, Simdega, Khunti and Lohardaga district of Jharkhand have been trained for seven days by a training group of Vermont Middlebury Field Hockey by Shaktivahini and US Consulate in Kolkata. The final programme of this training will be held on February 01.

OSD to CM Gopalji Tiwari, Chief Trainer Catarine Parry DeLorenzo, Rishi Kant of Shakti Vahini, former member of National Commission for Women Manju Hembrom, Sneha Harsh, Priyanka Kumari, Pyari Kumari, Pyari Ekka, Purnima Niti, Somrai Kumari, Gress Murfy, Irin Nicols, Kelly Koel alongwith others were present on  the occasion.

Meanwhile, there was a huge crowd of visitors at CM’s residence at Kanke Road Ranchi on Friday. Soren came to know the problems of visitors from all sections of the State. People who arrived under the leadership of social activist Dr. Prabhat Minj from Latehar district presented their greetings to the CM by presenting the book “Swaved”. Social activist Dr. Prabhat Minj pleaded before the Chief Minister that the residential school is ready for Chetak’s building. It is necessary to have a school here so that the children around will have facilities for teaching work. Taking cognizance of this, the CM assured that soon this school teaching work will start.

Soren was sensitive to address problems of visitors. He also directed the officials concerned immediately to deal with public problems. The CM told the visitors that resolving their problems is the priority of the government. The present government is dedicated to protect their interest, development and progress.

Patna College gym to be revamped with international facilities

Source: hindustantimes.com

The 85-year-old dilapidated gymnasium of Patna College, which was once the most favourite destinations of the fitness freaks, will be renovated and equipped with facilities of international standards under the Patna Smart City Project Limited (PSCPL). 

The traditional parallel bars, balance beam, horizontal bars, and vaults will be replaced with the art treadmill, dumbbells, pull-up bars, exercise bench and many more. 

However, the design and outlook of the building will remain intact. The old-fashioned equipment will be used as decorative and interior items. The equipment will also be treasured for memory as they are of British Era. The vintage fitness tools would be used to decorate the gym hall.

The traditional carpet floors will now have modern wooden finishing to conjure up a conducive ambiance for workout.

This is one of the oldest buildings to be taken up for renovation under the Patna Smart City mission. Other old buildings of public use are being identified for the makeover.

Harshita, public relation officer of PSCPL, said, “The renovation project was at the initial stage. Survey had been completed and tender process is on. Soon an agency for renovation work would be hired and budget estimation would be done.”    

She said that the new gym would have fittings and facilities matching international standards. However, the makeover would not modify the design of the building to keep  essence alive.

Amresh Kumar, student of Patna College said, “Renovation of gym would attract many students. Young college students, like me, are fitness freak and would love to avail the facility. Other colleges in Patna have gym facility but ours is not in a good condition. Besides, the private gym is highly expensive and difficult to afford for students. The college gym would save time and money.”

Two held at Pune International Airport for bid to smuggle Saudi Riyals to Dubai

Source: indianexpress.com

Customs officials arrested two passengers at Pune International Airport for the alleged possession of Saudi Riyals, valued at Rs 35.41 lakh, which they were allegedly attempting to smuggle to Dubai.

The customs department identified the two suspects as Balaji Mustapure and Mayure Bhaskar Patil. A press release issued by Vaishali Patange, joint commissioner of customs, Pune International Airport, said Mustapure and Patil were caught as they were trying to smuggle out foreign currency on a SpiceJet flight on July 16.

“A search of the two passengers and their baggage resulted in the recovery of foreign currency worth Rs 35.41 lakh. During an inquiry, the passengers said the currency did not belong to them,” the press release stated.

The press release further stated that the two passengers got the foreign currency for handing over in Dubai. “The foreign currency, which was Saudi Arabian Riyals, was seized on the belief that it was being attempted to be smuggled out of India and had become liable for confiscation under provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA),” stated the release.

The team that caught the passengers led by Usha Bhoyar, Deputy Commissioner of Pune Customs, Superintendents Vinita Pusdekar and Sanjay Zarekar.

In February, customs officials had arrested two passengers with the alleged possession of foreign currencies of denominations 41,422 in US dollars and 200 in AED, valued at Rs 28 lakh.

Customs officials had identified the two suspects as Mohan Patil and Sachin Patil, residents of Sangli district, who were scheduled to board an Air India flight to Dubai.