Bihar Diwas celebrated in US; members from Bihari community commit to development of home state
Washington (PTI): Members of the Bihari Diaspora community in the US celebrated Bihar Diwas with a commitment to work for the development of their home State in India.
On the occasion, Satyam Sinha, a Bay Area entrepreneur and philanthropist, announced to donate USD 20,000 to support 15 villages under the “Adopt a Village” programme.
"We are proud to make a pledge today to make contribution for the betterment of the people of Bihar in whatever way we can," said Rajiv Sinha of the Bihar Foundation of USA – West Coast Chapter which organised the event to celebrate the 112th anniversary of the establishment of Bihar.
Swati Nigam Sinha, executive fellow and mentor, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurs introduced a new initiative called “Start Up Bihar” under BFOUSA - WCC’s “Bihar Business Connect” programme ” for supporting entrepreneurs interested in conducting business in Bihar.
Jayant Kumar, Director of Bihar Foundation of USA – West Coast Chapter presented the key programs, namely “Adopt A Village” and “Bihar Business Connect” focusing on eradicating blindness in Bihar with one village at a time and providing a platform for business connection for investors and entrepreneurs to conduct business in Bihar, respectively, a statement said.
Rakesh Adlakha, Deputy Consulate General of India, San Francisco and Alex Lee, Assembly member, 24th district, were among the prominent speakers during the Bihar Diwas celebrations on April 7.
Jain spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh Muni and Ajay Jain Bhutoria were among other prominent speakers.
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MP: 12 labourers killed, 20 injured as pick-up van overturns and crashes into SUV
Dhar (MP) (PTI): Twelve labourers were killed and 20 others injured when the pick-up van carrying them overturned and collided with an SUV in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday night, an official said.
The incident occurred at 8:30-9 PM. According to preliminary information, 35 labourers were returning home in a pickup van from Baggad in Dhar district when the driver lost control of the vehicle near Chikliya crossing. The vehicle overturned and collided with an SUV coming from the opposite direction.
"Twelve people died on the spot, while approximately 20 others were injured," said Dhar district's in-charge collector, Abhishek Choudhary.
The seriously injured persons were referred to Indore after initial treatment, he said.
Choudhary, DIG Mayank Awasthi, and police personnel rushed to the spot.
Tirla police have registered a case and are investigating the accident.
