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Sunday, February 3,
2002,
Chandigarh, India  
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BJP
executive endorses go-it-alone decision More funds
sought for SCs’ welfare HAU
convenes alumni meeting Operation
Alert from Feb 7 |
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AMBALA DIARY Tributes
paid to Verma, martyrs
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BJP executive endorses go-it-alone decision Yamunanagar, February 2 The executive committee, which met here this evening, “not only endorsed Mr Kataria’s stand but also welcomed it”, as the party spokesman, Mr Pradeep
Jain, put it. He told TNS that the party had decided to sit in opposition in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in future. The Union Minister of State for Home, Mr I.D. Swami, who is here for compaigning for BJP candidate, Ghanshyam Dass said what Mr Krishnamurti had said was in context of the National Democratic Alliance
(NDA). As far as Haryana was concerned, Mr Swami said, Mr Chautala had himself provided an opportunity to the BJP to walk out of the alliance by fielding the INLD candidate in Yamunanagar, which had been traditionally with the BJP. Mr Swami said despite all odds the BJP was continuing with the alliance. He alleged that the BJP workers were being persecuted. Whenever BJP leaders spoke to Mr Chautala about the difficulties being faced by the people of the state because of anti-people policies of the INLD government, the Chief Minister ignored them. Mr Swami, who was guarded in his language in accusing Mr Chautala of threatening the Yamunanagar voters, as alleged by the Congress nominee, Dr Krishna
Pandit, said there was no contradiction in continuing the partnership with the INLD at the Centre, while at the state level the two parties would contest against each other. He said in Manipur the BJP and the Samata Party were contesting against each other but still they were members of the NDA at the Centre. He said it was hard to believe that any Chief Minister would talk in terms of “vikas aur
vinash” while addressing voters. But, he said, the people had told him that Mr Chautala was using such language. He recited an Urdu couplet to convey that when a person became arrogant, his downfall was not far of. Mr Swami said it was not feasible for the Centre to deploy paramilitary forces for a byelection unless a request was received from the state government or the Election Commission gave a direction. Referring to the apprehensions expressed by the Congress regarding fair and free poll here, Mr Swami said if the Election Commission asked the Centre, it would immediately deploy paramilitary forces here. The BJP spokesman, Mr
Jain, was more blunt in taking objection to the offensive language allegedly used by Mr
Chautala. He said Mr Chautala must explain what he meant by “vinash”. Would “vinash” be of Meham type” he asked. He said the executive of the party had also criticised the Chautala government for impounding vehicles in the state for use in the Uttar Pradesh elections. It demanded an immediate stop to the practice, Mr Jain said party workers would be deployed in sufficient number here to prevent any attempt to capture booths or to intimidate the voters. |
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More funds sought for SCs’ welfare Chandigarh, February 2 He said more than Rs 34 crore was spent in 2000-01 under various schemes carried out by the state government for the welfare of the SCs. In the current financial year, more than Rs 36 crore was being spent on such schemes, Mr Jowel said. According to Mr Jowel, schemes being implemented for educational upliftment of SC students by providing them with training for various competitive examinations were highly successful. Mr M. K. Kithan, MD, Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation, said the corporation was providing financial assistance of more than Rs 42 crore to 12,500 families under various income generating schemes during the current financial year. He also requested Mr Chellapan to impress upon the Union Government to be liberal in giving financial assistance to Haryana for the implementation of various schemes for the socio-economic upliftment of the oppressed castes. Mr Chellapan, who was accompanied by the Regional Director of the commission, Mr Tazim Wangyal, said educated SC youths should be motivated to take up self-employment ventures. The youths should appreciate that the government could not provide jobs to all of them, he added. |
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HAU convenes alumni meeting Hisar, February 2 In his address, the chief guest Dr. Mangala Rai, Deputy Director-General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, dwelt on the current scenario of food production in the country and the possible strategies to meet the food requirement of ever increasing population. Expressing satisfaction on the achievements of the Indian agriculture scientists since independence, he emphasised the need for holistic approach to produce more food. He said the current foodgrain production would have to be doubled by 2020. He cautioned that the world population was likely to be 11 billion by 2050 which would necessitate a further rise in foodgrain production. Keeping this in view, he appealed to agricultural scientists to focus their research on increasing the crop and livestock productivity in sustainable land use. He said there was a need to ensure a balance between development, biodiversity and integrated efforts to attain higher productivity. Speaking on the occasion the Vice-Chancellor, Mr Vinay Kumar, said the constitution of the HAU Alumni Association was one of his priorities since it was necessary to involve them in revamping academic courses and research programmes. |
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Operation
Alert from Feb 7 Chandigarh, February 2 While stating this, a spokesman of the Police Department said Operation Alert was being launched in view of the enhanced activities of ISI-backed militants in the country. The spokesman said a committee headed by Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) and with the DIG (Training), DIG (CID) and DIG(Crime) as its members has been set up to monitor the performance of policemen during their participation in the operation. The committee would submit its report to the DGP by February 23. The spokesman said those discharging their duties diligently would be suitably rewarded while strict action would be taken against those derelicting their duties. |
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AMBALA DIARY Ambala, February 2 Ten sewing machines and nine wheelchairs for the physically challenged were distributed. Prof Sampat Singh honoured the family members of Hav Sadhu Ram, Subedar Ajmer Singh, Sewa Singh, Gurmit Singh, Naik Lajja Ram, Gyan Chand, Daljit Singh, Onkar Singh, Teja Singh and Lal Chand. He also honoured 29 persons, including officials, employees and police personnel for their outstanding work in various fields.
Political function
A number of people joined the Congress during a function coordinated by Mr R.N. Samrat. The function was presided over by former Haryana minister Nirmal Singh. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nirmal Singh said the Congress looked after different sections of society and worked towards solving their problems. The persons who joined the Congress were from Ambala Cantonment as well as Naggal assembly constituency. Among others Mr Narendra Pal Singh Shera, Mr Raj Kumar Aneja, Mr Suresh Trehan, Mr Amrik Singh, Mr Tek Singh, Mr Deep Chand, Mr Jasbir Walia, Mr Brahmpal Rana and Mr Balkar Singh were present on the occasion.
Student honoured
Pradeep Kumar, a student of Banarsi Dass Senior Secondary School, won a gold and a silver medal at the recently-concluded 47th National School Games (gymnastics). School principal GC Sharma said while Pradeep Kumar won the gold medal in vaulting horse event, he won the silver medal for the team event. He said Pradeep Kumar was being imparted free education in the school.
Blood donation camp
The Social Welfare Society and Innerwheel Club, Ambala organised a blood donation camp at Government College, Ambala Cantonment. President of the society Harprakash Sharma and general secretary Vinod Sharma said that the blood donation camp was inaugurated by the CMO Dr S.L. Kaushik. About 90 donors donated blood. Mr Anil Kumar donated blood for the 138th time.
Teachers decorated
Three teachers of Guru Harkishan Senior Secondary School, Raja Park, were honoured by the school management. The teachers who were honoured include Ms Isha Sharma for accounts and business studies, Ms Jagjit Kaur for Hindi and Ms Meenu Majithia for English. Prizes were also given to the winners of the academic session 2000-2001. A cultural programme was presented on the occasion. |
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Tributes
paid to Verma, martyrs Kaithal, February 2 The Deputy Commissioner Mr Phateh Singh Dagar, was the chief guest, SP A.S. Chawala, guest of honour and HUJ district president Parmanand Goel presided over the function. On the occasion family members of six martyrs from district who achieved martyrdom fighting terrorists and militants in the recent past, Dr J.N. Verma, a family member of Mr M.L. Verma and 50 others were also honoured for their contribution in various fields. These included Mr Ashok Bishnoi, SDM, Amir Singh, Sabharwal, DSP, Mr R.D. Garg, G.M.Haryana roadways, Ms Roshni Dharra DPRO, Mr Mahinder Khanna RPA, Mr Satish Seth , President , Rotary Club, Mr Naveen Malhotra, secretary SPCA, Dr Vinod Gautam president, Lions Club, Mr Ashok Bharti from Seva Sangh, Mr Dhan Sachdeva , secretary Lions Club grace, Mr Ranveer Parashar advocate, Mr Maninder Singh from Eagles club, Mr T.R. Gautam PA to DC, Prof R.K. Gupta, Mr Brij Gupta prop. local TV Channel, Mr Satish Bansal CA and Mr Yudhveer Bhoon a social worker, Mr Surinder Thukral, Mr Sukhvinder Singh, SDr Raginder Chabra , Mr Sunil Sardana, Mr Jai Bhagwan Goel, Mr Rajeev Puruthi all journalists and others. Paying tributes to late M.L.Verma and other martyrs from the district the chief guest, Mr Dagar called upon every citizen to fight terrorism and spread the message of universal brotherhood and communal harmony. He said that we should stand up against the forces spreading terrorism in the society. Mr A.S. Chawala said that death was certain but sacrificing life was matter of great honour. He said we should remain vigilant about those who provided direct or indirect support to terrorism. HUJ president Parmanand Goel paying tributes to martyrs called upon the people to work with dedication to create conducive atmosphere where none look to a life of crime. |
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Appointments Chandigarh, February 2 |
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Man held with
fake currency Ambala, February 2 |
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