Bihar

• 07 Oct 2021

Gangajal Udvah Yojana

Why in News

• On October 6, 2021, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reviewed the works of 'Gangajal Udvah Yojana'.

Key Points

• In the review meeting, Secretary, Water Resources Department, Sanjeev Hans said that the work of the original plan will be completed by March 2022 and the target has been set to start the water distribution work by June 2022.
• A total distance of 150 km from Hathidah-Mohanje-Tetar-Abgilla Of the pipeline of about 118 km Pipe laying has been completed.
• It is to be known that 'Gangajal Udvah Yojana' is an ambitious scheme of the Government of Bihar, through which pure drinking water will be provided to the people of Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya and Nawada.

Appointment of Two New Judges in Patna High Court

Why in News

• On October 6, 2021, the Union Law Ministry appointed Patna High Court Registrar General Navneet Kumar Pandey and Registrar Vigilance Sunil Kumar Panwar as judges of Patna High Court.

Key Points

• At present, the total sanctioned strength of judges in the Patna High Court is 53, out of which only 19 judges, including the Chief Justice, were posted. With the appointment of two new judges, this number has now increased to 21.
• Besides the appointment of two new judges, Justice Anant Manohar Badar of the Kerala High Court has been transferred to the Patna High Court, while Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah of the Patna High Court has been transferred to the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
• The problem is increasing due to the increasing number of cases and shortage of judges in Patna High Court. Now the appointment of two new judges is likely to speed up the hearing.