Ritika Tirkey has been entrusted with ensuring the safe operation of the Vande Bharat Express train. Thus she became India’s first tribal woman loco-pilot. Before this Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Tata-Patna Vande Bharat Express on Sunday. This train was being operated by loco pilot SS Munda and Ritika Tirkey (27) as assistants. Ritika, from the tribal community of Jharkhand, is hailed as an icon of women empowerment and a trailblazer for the tribal society.
Champai Soren greeted Ritika Tirkey
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren posted on social media on Thursday that Ritika Tirkey is running Vande Bharat Express with full confidence. She is Jharkhand’s daughter and the country’s first woman tribal assistant loco pilot to run Vande Bharat. Furthermore, EX-CM wrote that this is the new India, in which this daughter of the tribal community is making our society and state proud with her education and talent.
Moreover, Champai Soren advised educating daughters and giving them a chance to move forward. Then only they will be able to come forward and lead the society and the country. Only then women’s empowerment will be visible on the ground.
Ritika joined Railways in 2019
Ritika Tirkey is originally from Gumla and now she lives with her husband in Jamshedpur. After obtaining a BE degree from BIT, Mesra, Ritika chose her career in Indian Railways. She joined the Chakradharpur division of South Eastern Railway (SER) in 2019 as a shunter. After that, she drove freight and passenger trains before being promoted to the rank of Senior Assistant Loco Pilot. Presently, she has the opportunity to assist in running the Vande Bharat Express.
Speaking to the media on the eve of flagging off the Vande Bharat Express, Ritika Tirkey said that she believes that women in India can achieve all their goals if they work hard. Ritika Tirkey said, “Opting for the Railways over a conventional job always felt like an adventure.” I would love to see more women pursue this as a career. Women can always lead.” Ritika said, “Yes, I am very happy to get this opportunity and I will give my best. I believe that women in India can achieve everything, provided they have the passion.”
Deepak Jha, Principal Chief Operation Manager (SER), said that Ritika Tirkey will inspire other women, including women from the tribal community, to aspire to make a career in the Railways.
Atishi Marlena Singh will now be the new CM of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation was submitted to LG V K Saxena yesterday evening on the 17th of September 2024. Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Resigned from the post of Chief Minister. After his release on bail, he announced his resignation within two days. From then onward, doubts were going on whether he would resign. Moreover, discussions were going on that who would be the next CM.
Earlier before his resignation, Arvind Kejriwal proposed the name of Atishi during the meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party Legislative Party called at the Chief Minister’s residence. After this, the MLAs unanimously approved Atishi for the post of Chief Minister. Now Atishi will take over the responsibility of the post of Chief Minister of Delhi after taking oath.
Atishi praised Kejriwal
Atishi praised Kejriwal after being selected for the post of Chief Minister. She said that if she had joined any other party, she would not have even got the election ticket. But Arvind Kejriwal not only made her an MLA but also put forward her name for the post of Minister and now Chief Minister. Atishi further said that even after this she is not at all happy. Because Kejriwal is being continuously harassed by the BJP. Moreover, the BJP is misusing the investigating agencies against him.
Atishi insisted not to congratulate her. This is the same Kejriwal, who did remarkable work towards providing better education and health to the people of Delhi. But, it is sad that Kejriwal is being harassed by BJP. But, we will keep fighting this battle.
Atishi will be the third woman CM of Delhi
Atishi will become the 17th woman CM of the country and the third woman CM of Delhi. Currently, Atishi is the MLA from Kalka. In 2020 she became an MLA. Furthermore, in 2023 she became a minister and now in 2024, she is going to become the Chief Minister of Delhi. Atishi will become the eighth Chief Minister of Delhi.
Till now, there have been seven Chief Ministers in Delhi so far. Out of these, two women Chief Ministers have taken charge. Sushma Swaraj from BJP was the first woman CM of Delhi. Afterwards, Sheila Dikshit from Congress became the Chief Minister of Delhi. Moreover, Sheila Dikshit has a record of being a woman Chief Minister for the longest period. She ruled for 15 years and 25 days.
Biography of Atishi Marlena Singh
Atishi Marlena Singh, commonly known as Atishi, is an Indian politician, educator, and member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). She was born on June 8, 1981, in New Delhi, India, to Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi, both of whom were professors at Delhi University. Atishi’s upbringing in an academic environment significantly influenced her future career in public policy and education.
Education:
Atishi attended Springdales School in New Delhi and later graduated from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, with a degree in History. She then went on to pursue higher education at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, where she completed her master’s degree in History.
Political Career:
Atishi joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) shortly after its formation in 2012. Her work in education reform became the cornerstone of her political career. She played a pivotal role as an advisor to Delhi’s Education Minister, Manish Sisodia, from 2015 to 2018. During this time, Atishi helped implement a series of landmark educational reforms in Delhi, including the transformation of government schools, the introduction of the “Happiness Curriculum,” and improvements in infrastructure and teaching standards.
Her work gained widespread recognition, and she was instrumental in reshaping the public education system in Delhi, which led to improved learning outcomes and a higher number of enrollments in government schools.
Election and Legislative Role:
In the 2019 Indian general elections, Atishi contested from the East Delhi constituency but lost to BJP’s Gautam Gambhir. Despite the defeat, she remained a prominent figure in AAP and continued her efforts in education and public policy.
In 2020, she was elected as a Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly from the Kalkaji constituency. As a legislator, Atishi has been active in various areas such as education, health, and infrastructure. She was appointed as one of the leaders of several initiatives aimed at the upliftment of marginalized communities.
Atishi Husband, Personal Life and Ideology:
Atishi is known for her progressive views and emphasis on education as a tool for social empowerment. Her parents, known for their left-leaning ideologies, named her “Marlena,” a portmanteau of Marx and Lenin.
Praveen Singh is Atishi’s Husband. He is an educationist and researcher. Furthermore, he is associated with institutes like the Sadbhavana Institute of Public Policy. He has studied at IIT Delhi. Apart from this, Praveen has studied at IIM Ahmedabad. Moreover, he has worked in many big institutions. He has served in consultancy firms in America. After this, he got involved in social work. Praveen has been doing social work since his college days. The couple got married in 2013. They have kept their personal life relatively private, with both of them being focused on their professional and social work.
Controversies
Swati Maliwal openly criticized the selection of Atishi as CM of Delhi. She posted on X regarding her sadness. She stated that today is a very sad day for Delhi. Today, a woman is being made the Chief Minister of Delhi whose family fought a long battle to save terrorist Afzal from hanging. Moreover, Swati wrote that Atishi’s parents wrote mercy petitions to the Honorable President to save terrorist Afzal. According to Atishi’s Parents, Afzal was innocent and he was implicated in a political conspiracy. Furthermore, Swati stated that Atishi Marlena is just a ‘Dummy CM’, yet this issue is related to the security of the country. May God protect Delhi!
Earlier Swati Maliwal registered a case on Bibhav Kumar a personal assistant to Arvind Kejriwal.
Former MLA of Aam Aadmi Party and now Vice President of the Delhi BJP Kapil Mishra said that Atishi’s family had tried to stop the hanging of terrorist Afzal. Moreover, Kejriwal is sinning imposing a Naxalite mentality on Delhi through the backdoor. Today Aam Aadmi Party is choosing a CM who never had any connection with the Anna movement and India Against Corruption. The people of Delhi will never accept a Naxalite Communist Chief Minister. Other Leaders of the BJP also stated against Atishi.
Zorawar Tank completed successfully the first field test in the desert area of Rajasthan. Moreover, in the very first test conducted in the desert, the tank succeeded in hitting the intended target with accuracy. The trials were conducted by DRDO. With this, India’s search for a fast-armoured fighting light vehicle has now been completed. As a result, now the force of the Zorawar tank will prevail everywhere. Be it the high-altitude war zones in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh adjacent to China or the Rann of Kutch adjacent to Pakistan.
The Zorawar Tank is a light tank developed by India’s Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE). It is designed specifically for use in high-altitude terrains like the northern borders, such as Ladakh. It is named after General Zorawar Singh, a military leader known for his campaigns in the Himalayas during the 19th century.
The Zorawar Tank is intended to strengthen India’s capability in managing the challenges posed by high-altitude conflict zones, particularly with an eye on the China border. Its development is part of India’s broader efforts to modernize its military forces.
Currently, heavy tanks deployed at the Chinese border
Currently, heavy tanks weighing 40-50 tonnes are been deployed at LAC. These tanks are Russian-origin Bhisma T90, Ajay T-72 and the main battle tank Arjun. To reach the high-altitude battle areas of Ladakh, army personnel have to pass through many passes. For that reason, it is very difficult with these heavy tanks.
Now soldiers will be able to move faster with the Zorawar Tank. Since the weight of the Zorawar Tank will be less than 25 Tonnes. Therefore these can be transported very easily at a height of 8 to 10 thousand feet. Furthermore, heavy tanks like T-72 and T-90 found it difficult to reach there.
L&T will manufacture the Zorawar Tank
L&T will manufacture 354 Zorawar tanks in collaboration with DRDO. Additionally, it will be prepared on the chassis of K-9 Vajra Self-Propelled Artie 155 mm. Moreover, the K-9 Vajra tank has also been manufactured at L&T’s plant in Hazira, Gujarat. Numerous Indian industries, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), will play a pivotal role in the development of various sub-systems.
It will take two years to test the indigenous Zoravar Tank. Moreover, the upcoming trials will include missile firing. The army will also test the tank’s performance in summer, winter, and high altitude before it can go into production. After that, it will be included in the army fleet by 2027. All these tanks will be light as well as provide better firepower and protection.
Specifications of the Zorawar Tank
The Zorawar Tank is a high-altitude, light tank developed by India, optimized for mountainous regions like Ladakh, where mobility and agility are crucial. While the full set of specifications might evolve as development progresses, based on available data and expectations, here are some key features:
1. Weight & Mobility of Zorawar Tank
Weight: Around 25 tons or less, making it much lighter than standard battle tanks.
Mobility: Designed for high-altitude warfare, ensuring it can operate effectively in challenging terrain and elevations. Thus this includes a focus on agility, with a good power-to-weight ratio and all-terrain mobility.
Engine: Expected to have a high-powered engine (up to 1,000 hp) to ensure it can manoeuvre in rough terrains. Thus providing excellent speed and climbing ability.
2. Armament of Zorawar Tank
Primary Weapon: Likely to be a 105mm gun or a 30mm cannon, suitable for engaging light and medium armoured vehicles as well as infantry positions.
Secondary Armament: Co-axial machine guns, possibly a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun for infantry support.
Anti-tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs): Provision to fire-guided missiles, extending its effective range and armor-penetration capability.
3. Protection
Armour: Lightweight composite armour to ensure high mobility without compromising on essential protection. Therefore the armour would likely be modular, allowing upgrades.
Active Protection Systems (APS): Likely equipped with APS to defend against incoming anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs).
Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA): Potential to add ERA for additional protection against high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds.
4. Electronics & Communication
Fire Control System (FCS): A modern FCS with laser rangefinders, thermal imagers, and night-vision capabilities for all-weather, day-night operation.
Situational Awareness: Sensors and cameras provide 360-degree visibility.
Battle Management Systems (BMS): Integrated with India’s military communication network to coordinate with other units, drones, and command centres.
5. Operational Altitude
The tank is specially engineered to operate effectively at altitudes of up to 15,000 feet or more. Thus maintaining performance in low-oxygen environments that is critical for high-altitude warfare.
6. Crew
Expected to have a crew of 3 or 4 (commander, gunner, driver, loader).
7. Variants
The Zorawar platform is likely to have multiple variants. That include reconnaissance, anti-aircraft, or command post versions, to support a variety of battlefield roles.
8. Range and Endurance
Fuel capacity allows for extended operational range to support sustained operations in remote areas.
High endurance in terms of autonomous operation time.
These specifications aim to make the Zorawar Tank a formidable asset for India’s armed forces in challenging high-altitude scenarios, particularly along the northern borders.
Gayatri Rathore conducted a surprise inspection at Zanana Hospital and Women’s Hospital at Sanganeri Gate late Thursday night. Gayatri Rathore is the Chief Government Secretary of the Medical and Health Department. She gave instructions to improve health services further and make them patient-friendly.
Mrs Gayatri Rathore left her office at around 8.30 pm and suddenly reached Zanana Hospital and reached the Women’s Hospital at around 9.30 pm. She visited various units including the general ward, ICU, labour room, and NICU and took stock of the health facilities there. Senior doctors were also present during the night as per their shifts. Additional Director of Academic Medical Education Dr. Rashmi Sharma was also present during the inspection.
Instruction given by Gayatri Rathore
Gayatri Rathore instructed the doctors and other health workers present on the spot that there should be no shortage of treatment for the patients. She instructed that the patients arriving in an emergency should receive immediate treatment.
The Chief Government Secretary gave instructions to further improve the cleanliness system in the hospital. She said that there should be regular monitoring of cleanliness. Moreover, arrangements should be made for separate toilets for male and female doctors and health workers.
Mrs Gayatri Rathod expressed satisfaction with the arrangements of the ICU in the women’s hospital. She gave instructions to complete the ongoing construction work soon.
Instruction for security
Mrs. Gayatri Rathore instructed that the security arrangements in the hospital be further strengthened. She said that an adequate number of guards should be deployed in the hospital. Moreover, Women’s hospitals should appoint as many female guards as possible. Furthermore, the hospital should monitor and control the entry of unauthorized individuals. Additionally, she instructed that High-capacity CCTV cameras should be installed at all sensitive places.
She directed to ensure that an energy audit of all hospitals is also done. Maintenance of electrically operated equipment should be done in hospitals from time to time. Furthermore, she instructed that electrical wires should be arranged in an organized manner on the premises.
Biography of Gayatri Rathore
Gayatri Rathore is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer belonging to the 1994 batch of the Rajasthan cadre. She is an accomplished academic, holding degrees in fields relevant to public administration and governance. Known for her proactive approach and policy-driven governance, Rathore emphasizes transparency, accountability, and efficient administration. Moreover, she is Known for her dedication and efficiency, she has served in various capacities throughout her career.
Career Highlights
Over her tenure in the IAS, she has held several important roles in different departments such as education, finance, social justice, and rural development. She is known for her emphasis on implementing developmental projects that impact social welfare, rural development, and tourism promotion. Furthermore, her work in the tourism sector of Rajasthan has been significant in enhancing the state’s cultural tourism offerings.
Overall, Gayatri Rathore has been recognized for her contributions to public service and development initiatives in Rajasthan.
Tarang Shakti Exercise is happening at Jodhpur Air Force Station and is now in its final phase. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will reach Jodhpur today on Thursday at 11 am to observe the Tarang Shakti exercise. The Defence Minister will also inaugurate the Defence Aviation Expo organized from 12 to 14 September at Jodhpur Air Force Station.
Sarang Joined Tarang Shakti
On the other hand, Indian Air Force’s helicopter aerobatic team Sarang reached Jodhpur directly from Egypt on Wednesday. Sarang’s 5 helicopters have arrived. Sarang team had gone to Egypt to participate in the International Air Show from 3 to 5 September. Because of this, Sarang could not attend the open day of the exercise in Jodhpur on 7th September.
Moreover, Sarang will be performed with the Suryakiran team on Thursday. Suryakiran, Sarang, indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft and Sukhoi-30 will perform in front of the Defence Minister, the three Chiefs of Army Staff of India and the Chiefs of Foreign Air Forces.
People of Jodhpur will also be able to watch the big aerobatic Tarang Shakti exercise from the rooftops of their homes at 11 am.
The foreign Air Force Chiefs will also reach Jodhpur.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari will arrive in Jodhpur on Thursday morning. Moreover, the air force chiefs of the seven major countries participating in the exercise are likely to visit Jodhpur. Air Force teams from America, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, UAE and Greece are participating in Tarang Shakti.
The US Air Force Chief will fly India’s indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas. Furthermore, Chiefs of other countries will also fly with Tejas. Moreover,16 countries are participating in the exercise as observers. Air Force Chiefs of some of these 16 countries may also attend on Thursday.
DRDO’s power in Defense Expo
A glimpse of self-reliant India will be seen at the Defense Aviation Expo. It will showcase technology developed by Defense Laboratories (DRDO), the country’s MSME sector and start-ups. Key startups will showcase technologies like RF guns, high-altitude pseudo satellites, loitering ammunition, air-launched flexible assets, AR and VR for training, and smart glasses to counter unmanned aerial threats.
What is the Tarang Shakti exercise?
Tarang Shakti is a large-scale multinational air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force. The exercise involves various aerial combat scenarios, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, and search and rescue operations. Moreover, Tarang Shakti exercise is designed to enhance interoperability, cooperation, and understanding among participating nations.
Key features of Tarang Shakti:
Multinational participation: Air forces from several countries participate in the Tarang Shakti exercise. Thus it is for showcasing their capabilities and fostering international collaboration.
Advanced aircraft and weaponry: The exercise features a wide range of modern fighter jets, bombers, transport aircraft, and aerial refuelling tankers.
Complex scenarios: Participants engage in realistic combat simulations to test their skills and tactics in challenging environments.
Knowledge exchange: The exercise provides an opportunity for air forces to learn from each other, share best practices, and improve their capabilities.
Tarang Shakti is a significant event in the Indian Air Force’s calendar, demonstrating India’s commitment to regional and global security.
What is the purpose of the Tarang Shakti exercise?
The Tarang Shakti exercise serves several key purposes:
Enhance Interoperability: It aims to improve coordination and cooperation among participating air forces, ensuring that they can work effectively together in multinational operations.
Foster Regional Security: The exercise helps to strengthen regional security by demonstrating the capabilities and commitment of participating nations to maintaining peace and stability.
Showcase Military Prowess: It provides a platform for participating air forces to showcase their advanced aircraft, weaponry, and combat skills.
Promote International Relations: The exercise fosters diplomatic ties and strengthens relationships between participating countries.
Train for Real-World Scenarios: By simulating complex combat scenarios, the exercise prepares air forces for potential real-world threats and challenges.
Overall, Tarang Shakti is a valuable tool for enhancing military capabilities, promoting regional cooperation, and maintaining peace and security.
Nonera Dam the first ERCP dam in Rajasthan started yesterday on the 8th of September 2024. The testing work of water filling in Nonera Dam started on Sunday. The testing work will continue till September 12. It is the first dam of the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project.
Nonera Dam, which has a filling capacity of 226 meters, had received more than 217 meters of water by the evening. There is a continuous inflow of water into the river, due to which the water level of the dam is increasing. On average the water level is increasing by half a meter an hour. Furthermore, the team of engineers from the Water Resources Department remained on the spot and examined each gate. During this period, the water filling level, submergence area and gates of the dam were tested. A total of 226 million cubic meters of water will be stored in the Nonera Dam.
Barod Bridge submerged on the first day
Chambal Dheepri culvert connecting State Highway 70 drowned as soon as the gates of the dam were closed. Traffic here was stopped on Saturday before the gates of the dam were closed. Moreover, the police administration has closed the road to the culvert by placing barricades and police personnel have been deployed for security.
After the increase in the inflow of water into the dam, the administration has declared a high alert in the submerged area. Trainee IAS officer Nayan Gautam said that the villages falling in the submergence area are being monitored by the formed teams of Halka Patwari and village development officers.
21 districts will benefit from the Nonera Dam
From Nonera Dam, water will reach 158 dams-ponds and other water sources of the state. Apart from small and big dams, ponds and other water sources will also be included in the newly prepared DPR for 21 districts by the Water Resources Department.
Water will be supplied to Bisalpur and Isarda through the canal from Nonera Dam. A canal system and pumping station will be built at Ramgarh Barrage, Mahalpur Barrage and a pumping station on the Mej River. Moreover, the canal system and pumping station at Nonera will be built.
Besides this, a 2.6-kilometer-long tunnel will also be built, which will be 12 meters wide. Its cost has been estimated to be around Rs 9600 crore. Homework for the second phase also started. Moreover, testing of the dam has started and water is coming in as expected. Monitoring is being done through the SCADA system. Furthermore, testing work is going on smoothly.
Details of the Nonera Dam
Anil Yadav of the Water Resources Department is the Executive Engineer of the Nonera Dam.
The dam has 27 radiant gates.
The total length of the Nonera Dam is 1404 meters.
Annual water inflow – 1039 million cubic meters.
Filling capacity – 226.65 million cubic meters. The current fill level is 217 meters.
Reserved for drinking water – 54.00 million cubic meters
Barmer Collector and ADM both will be now women. A unique coincidence will happen for the first time in Barmer. The Personnel Department has released the transfer list of 108 Indian Administrative Service and 386 Rajasthan Administrative Service officers. Now the administrative command of Barmer has been handed over to women.
IAS Topper Tina Dabi has been appointed to the post of Barmer Collector. Similarly, Barmer Additional District Collector Hareetima has been appointed. In such a situation, now both Barmer Collector and ADM will be women. Although Veena Pradhan has been a woman collector in Barmer in the past, the ADM will be a woman for the first time.
Barmer Collector joined duty
IAS Tina Dabi took charge on Saturday as Barmer Collector. She reached Barmer on Friday evening, where the administrative officials at the Circuit House welcomed her. Tina Dabi is the IAS topper of the 2015 batch and was selected from the first rank.
Tina Tabi was given the responsibility of the post of Jaisalmer District Collector for the first time after being selected in IAS. This is the second posting of IAS Tina Dabi on the post of Collector. Before this, Tina Dabi held the Additional Collector post in Ajmer and SDM in Bhilwara. Presently she was posted as Commissioner in EGS Jaipur. She is also very active on social media and is popular. He also has millions of followers on social media.
She replaced Nishant Jain. Previous Barmer Collector Nishant Jain has been appointed Secretary in JDA Jaipur.
RAS Hareetima will join as ADM Barmer
RAS Hareetima was born on the 30th of September 1976 at Tonk. She was posted in Jodhpur as a Secretory, Jodhpur Development Authority. After joining RAS she went under training at HCM Ripa, Jaipur from 18th August 2011 to 24th February 2012. After that, RAS Hareetima was posted as Assistant Collector and Executive Magistrate under training in Tonk. She served in tonk from 27th February 2012 to 10th October 2012. Then RAS Hareetima was posted at Taranagar, Churu as a Sub-Divisional Officer. She remained there till 2016. Later she was transferred to Nohar in the Hanumangarh District as Sub-divisional Officer.
Barmer ADM Haritima has been sent to Barmer from the Jodhpur Development Authority. Whereas Barmer ADM Rajendra Singh has again been sent to Balotra.
Five SDMs of the Barmer district have also been changed.
In the transfers of Rajasthan Administrative Service officers, five SDMs of Barmer district have also been changed. Veeramaram, Chauhatan Bhawani Singh Charan, Shiv Hari Singh Charan, Sedwa Badrinarayan, and Dhorimanna Kaluram Kumhar have been appointed to the post of Barmer SDM.
QR code display device installed at all Railway ticket counters in Kota to facilitate payments. Now passengers will be able to travel by train without cash from the stations of the Kota Railway Division. It will provide the convenience of passengers, under the Digital India Scheme. Now passengers will be able to travel without the hassle of cash or change and buy tickets by scanning the QR code. Moreover, it provides facilities to the Railway staff. Furthermore, it will avoid arguments between ticket issuers and passengers for cash or change.
Senior DCM of Kota Railway Division, Rohit Malviya said that Kota Railway Division is continuously working on increasing the facilities for passengers. The Railways has installed QR code display machines at every counter to make the journey easier, even for those without cash or change.
QR code display device installed at 138 counters
Earlier in the Kota Railway Division, digital payments were only available at reserved ticket counters. To enhance convenience, a new digital QR code display system has been introduced at all reserved and unreserved ticket windows within the Railway Division. This allows passengers to easily obtain tickets by scanning the QR code. The amount is displayed on the screen along with the QR code at the ticket windows.
In the Kota Railway Division, an additional facility of payment through a digital QR code has been made available at 86 general ticket counters, 32 reservation cum general ticket counters and 20 reservation ticket counters. Thus, the facility of payment through QR code has been started at all 138 counters.
QR code-based transactions are simple, secure and transparent. Also, passengers get rid of the problem of carrying change. This facility is in addition to cash transactions at railway ticket counters.
This digital QR code display device shows a digital QR code for the amount. When the QR code mode is selected for ticket amount payment on the system. Furthermore, the passenger can easily scan from a mobile and make payment.
Shambhupura Kota will be developed as a smart city for which the central government has released 600 crore Rupees. Shambhupura is near Kota in the Ladpura Tehsil. Furthermore, Shambhupura is a small village located in the Kota district of Rajasthan, India. However, this area is not widely known outside of local or regional contexts. The area is primarily rural, with the local economy often depending on agriculture. It’s not far from Kota city. Moreover, it is a major educational hub and is known for its coaching centres for engineering and medical entrance exams. But now it is gaining popularity.
Under the Urban Reforms Project of the Central Government, a new smart city (model city) will be developed in Kota. While giving a green signal to this project, the Center has also approved its share of Rs 600 crore. Furthermore, the state government will contribute the same amount to the project. Along with the paradigm shift regarding development, the action plan of the project is being prepared.
A smart city can be built in Shambhupura Kota
About three years ago, the Central Government had asked the Rajasthan Government to send a proposal for a city in the state under the Urban Improvement Project. Kota’s name was sent in this. The previous government had sent the proposal to build a smart city in Ranpur to the Centre.
Recently the Central Government has asked the State Government to send a fresh proposal for the land. Afterwards, the search for land has started at a higher level. The land is being viewed around the Greenfield Airport in Shambhupura Kota. According to experts, this area is suitable for connectivity. Therefore, the chances of its selection have become higher. Moreover, a small new city is proposed to be developed in an area of about 412 hectares.
A smart city will soon come to the ground
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that a new smart city will be developed in Kota. This project has been approved by the Central Government. The Union Cabinet has also approved an amount of Rs 600 crore. Officials have been instructed to mark the land. Apart from Ranpur, land is also available in Shambhupura Kota.
Efforts are being made to mark the land and bring the project to the ground soon. The new city will be developed according to modern concepts.
Champai Soren will officially join the BJP on August 30 as per the post of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on X. Former Jharkhand CM Champai will officially join the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 30 in Ranchi. Himanta said in his post that Soren met Home Minister Amit Shah. It is noteworthy that Champai Soren reached New Delhi along with Himanta to meet Amit Shah.
Before that Champai Soren was made the CM of Jharkhand after the arrest of Hemant Soren in the money laundering case. He served as CM from February to July. Later he was removed from the CM post after Hemant Soren got bail. Afterwards, Hemant Soren again became Chief Minister of Jharkhand. This move of Hemant Soren was been criticized.
Biography of Champai Soren
Champai Soren was born on the 1st of November 1956 in Jilinggora village in the Seraikela-Kharsawan district. Simal Soren, his father, is engaged in agricultural activities. His educational attainment includes studies up to Grade 10 in a government school. He is the parent of seven children.
Champai Soren had entered politics through the separate Jharkhand state movement in the 90s. He is considered very close to JMM President Shibu Soren and Working President Hemant Soren.
Champai Soren is an Indian politician from the state of Jharkhand. He is a prominent leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a political party that primarily represents the tribal and indigenous populations of Jharkhand. He has been an influential figure in Jharkhand’s state politics and has served multiple terms as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Seraikela constituency. Champai Soren has been elected to the Assembly in every election since 2005.
Soren has played an important role in advocating for the rights of tribal communities, focusing on issues related to land, water, and forest conservation. He has also been actively involved in the movement for the separate statehood of Jharkhand, which was created in 2000 after being carved out of Bihar.
Champai Soren has held various positions within the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and the state government. He has been known for his grassroots leadership and efforts to uplift marginalized communities.
Second visit of Champai Soren to Delhi
This was the second visit to Delhi of Champai Soren after resigning as CM. During his last visit to Delhi, he had made serious allegations against the JMM party leadership. Champai had accused the party leadership of humiliating him through a post on social media. In the post, he wrote that he is emotionally hurt due to the continuous insulting behaviours.
Sharing his pain, Champai said that after continuous insults and contempt, he was left with the option of retiring from politics, setting up his organization or moving forward with a new partner. Furthermore, he said that the options are open till the assembly elections. Moreover, a new chapter of his life is going to start. He also talked about finding a new option. Later there were discussions that he could also form a new party.
In between the two visit
Between these two visits, the former CM met his supporters in the Kolhan area of Jharkhand before the assembly elections. He also discussed the strategy with party workers. After this, while talking to journalists, Champai Soren indicated that he would form a new party. There was also some speculation that 68-year-old Champai Soren, angry with JMM, along with some of his workers, is looking for opportunities outside the party. Now the curtain has been lifted from all this. Moreover, assembly elections are going to be held in Jharkhand later this year.
