New Jharkhand CM to deal sternly with criminals

The newly appointed Jharkhand government today issued directions to strengthen law and order situation and take stern action against offenders.
"Law and order has been reviewed and directions have been issued to strengthen the law and order situation and those found indulging in crimes would be dealt with firmly," Chief Minister Raghuvar Das said at a media briefing here.
Chairing his first cabinet meeting along with four ministers, Das said his government would function with accountability and would ensure services to the people in a time-bound manner.
"All the deputy commissioners (across the state) will go to block levels and review developmental schemes," he said.

A decision has been taken to fill up vacancies in government departments, he said adding, a direction to this effect was issued to provide the list of vacancies in the next meeting of the cabinet.
The next cabinet meeting would be held in Dumka, the second capital of Jharkhand.