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70 marooned on Yamuna island with 35 ft water around
Yamuna also carries gifts for villagers
Rain throws life out of gear in Sirsa
Rail traffic restored
Water begins to recede from flooded villages
Cop accused of taking bribe
SHO suspended for accepting Rs 80,000 bribe
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One killed, 12 injured in firing
Tourism employee found dead
8 suspended in wheat scam
MDU counselling
Geeta Gopal Himalayan Rally flagged off
SD College students win laurels
Citizens Council flay Ayodhya temple attack
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70 marooned on Yamuna island with 35 ft water around
Yamunanagar, July 7 The district administration claimed teams had reached the affected villages and contacts established with the trapped. Meanwhile, body of 12-year-old Prashant of Lal Chhapar village who was washed away yesterday was found from fields near the village. On the other hand there was no trace of Intzzar of Uttar Pradesh who went missing while pulling out timber from Yamuna near Tajewala Head Works yesterday. Sources in the Irrigation Department said trapped people could not cross over to the main lands on the either side as they were surrounded by 30 feet to 40 feet deep water and the river was flowing fast. Water is expected to recede further by the evening and then they would be brought to the main land. As per reports Lakar, Kanewala, Bhelpura, Malimajra and Nawajpur villages of Chhachhrouli block remained cut off from the rest of the district for the second day today. Those who are trapped on islands include Deemag Singh, Balwant, Rampal, Subhe Singh and Lakhmira of Mandoli Gujran village, Raghuvir, Shyama, Suresh, Ram Sharan, Hukma, Ramdhan of Mandoli Malaah village and over 36 members of Plage community belonging to Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, four feet deep water submerged classrooms of government middle schools of Kanlsai and Meher Majra villages this morning. Though the schools opened today but the attendance remained very thin. Sarpanch of Kanalsi village, Ms Shimla Devi and headmaster of the school, Shyam Lal today submitted an application to the Deputy Commissioner fearing that the school building might cave in. When contacted SDM, Dr Satyender Duhan claimed that relief was being sent to the affected villages and teams consisting of doctors have reached Lakar village. He said that contact has been established with those trapped on islands and people would return home by evening. HISAR: Heavy and incessant rainfall, which began last night, wreaked havoc in the district and the surrounding areas, throwing life out of gear and putting the local residents to great inconvenience. While flood-like situation prevailed in Dabra, Gaibipur, Shikarpur, Mirzapur and Raipur villages, it was no better in the city where several feet of water accumulated at many places, badly hitting vehicular traffic, besides power and telephone services. The downpour, which was followed by a continuous drizzle, belied the district administration’s claims on the arrangements made for disposal of rainwater. Meanwhile, Suman, an 11-year-old girl of Kapdo village in the district, was killed while her mother Moorti Devi was injured as the roof of their house collapsed following heavy rain last night. However, while the local residents faced multifarious difficulties due to the incessant rain and water entering their houses, the two top administrative officials of the district — Hisar Divisional Commissioner, Mr R.R.Fuliya, and the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Arun Kumar Gupta, — were busy attending a seminar on the campus of Guru Jambheshawar University (GJU) here. While Mr Gupta went to oversee the flood-control measures soon after completing his speech at the seminar, Mr Fuliya went to the local Doordarshan Kendra for an interview. Before leaving the venue, the Commissioner, who is also the acting Vice-Chancellor of the GJU, promised the organisers that he would return for the concluding session. Hisar-Delhi National Highway No 10 was damaged near Mundhal, due to which vehicular traffic was diverted via Bhiwani. |
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Yamuna also carries gifts for villagers
Tajewala (Yamunanagar), July 7 Since Tuesday, the river has been bringing along with it timbers and wooden logs valued at several crores from Himachal Pradesh and people living in villages along the river are fishing out the logs. Intzar, a resident of a Uttar Pradesh village, was washed away while he was trying to drag out a tree trunk from the waters, which was gushing at a great speed last afternoon. Tonnes of timber of “saal, jazzar, chir, sagwan and kail” varieties are flowing down ever since the water started rising in the river. Sources said rainwater brought the logs, which were cut and stored at several places in the hills. Since Wednesday morning, hundreds of people living close to the river are fishing out the logs. People were seen jumping into the waters to catch heavy wooden logs. |
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Rain throws life out of gear in Sirsa
Sirsa, July 7 Motorists and two-wheeler drivers had a tough time as they had to wade through knee-deep water. The civic authorities had claimed they had made all arrangements for the monsoon, but today’s showers have exposed the claims. Among the worst-affected areas were Bal Bhawan Chowk, the Parshuram Chowk area, Surkhab Chowk,
Khairpur, JJ Colony (B and C blocks) and Geeta Bhawan. Residents of Sector 20 also faced problems with the area getting inundated. Meanwhile, the administration has directed the local authorities to be ready to meet any situation. The Superintendenting Engineer of the Irrigation Department, Mr
M.C. Goel, said the department was keeping a vigil on the Ghaggar. According to Mr Goel the authorities were in constant touch with officials in Panchkula who were assessing the discharge in the river. |
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Rail traffic restored
Rewari, July 7 Rewari Deputy Commissioner Mahender Kumar told reporters that the track had been cleared of the water, repaired at damaged places and restored for traffic after checking. He said that work was on to restore the rail traffic on the Rewari-Phulera section which was also disrupted following heavy overnight rain in the district and adjoining Alwar district of Rajasthan. The traffic to Gujarat through the alternative route via Haryana and the national capital of Delhi was disrupted today due to the flooding of the rail tracks on the two sections. The affected trains included the Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer Shatabdi Express which was terminated here. He said that 15 villages in the district were flo3oded due to the heavy rain, Out of the 15 villages the power and communication system in two villages of Nangal Mundi and Bithori were also disrupted. The other villages which were flooded included Gothra, Pali, Pranpura, Bhadangi and Balawas Jat.
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Water begins to recede from flooded villages
Ambala, July 7 The villages, which had been affected by flood include Naggal, Nadiali, Khera, Ismailpur, Saini Majra and Nakatpur. After the flood water had begun to recede, the villagers began to take stock of the situation. The villagers spent sleepless night on rooftops. While they have already moved their expensive items to safer areas, other items had been kept on higher ground. Some of the villagers also began to cultivate their fields as the water receded. A breach in the Tangri river has been repaired near Gorsiyan village. |
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Cop accused of taking bribe
Chandigarh, July 7 Assistant AG Narender Sura, in a letter to the IG, Hisar Range, has alleged that ASI Krishan Kumar, who is presently posted at Police Station, Safidon (Jind), had taken the bribe from the family of one Veenu. Her family has been accused of forcibly keeping her away from one Varun, who claims to have married her at a temple in New Delhi. In his habeas corpus, Varun has alleged that after the marriage, when Veenu went to her parents’ house, she was not allowed to return. The petition came up for hearing before a Bench of the High Court on July 4 and the ASI was present in the court to assist the law officer. In his letter, the law officer has claimed that one Rashpal of Patiala, who was also in the court with the girl’s family, later told him that the ASI had been paid Rs 2,000 on his behalf. The law officer was also promised more money, if he so desired, on the next date of hearing. Claiming that the ASI admitted to have taken the money, which, along with the police file, was handed over to a clerk of the AG office, Mr Sura has claimed that he informed the AG about the same. In the meantime, the cop escaped from the spot. Saying that the currency notes are presently with him, Mr Sura has asked the IG and other police officers to take legal/departmental action against the police official. When contacted, AG Hawa Singh Hooda said he had still not received the letter. “It is a serious matter. |
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SHO suspended for accepting Rs 80,000 bribe
Sonepat, July 7 According to a report, the SP also deputed Mr Subhash Sharma, DSP to probe the allegations levelled against him. This action was taken following a complaint against him alleging the accepting of Rs. 80,000 as bribe from Mr Mohinder Singh, a former sarpanch of Khurampur village for disposing of a criminal case against his brother Vijaypal, who had fired shots in the air during a marriage on May 20. It is stated that Mr Rattan Lal, sarpanch of the village, had enmity with Mr Mohinder Singh and Mr Rattan Lal had lodged a complaint with the police against Vijaypal, who had fired shots. |
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One killed, 12 injured in firing
Hisar, July 7 There was some old enmity between two groups over the distribution of land. Some persons, armed with guns, reached Dhani Gujjarwali and allegedly started firing at the rival group members. One person, Rohtas, was killed, while 12 others were injured in the firing. The injured persons have been hospitalised and a case registered in this regard. |
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Tourism employee found dead
Karnal, July 7 However, the Madhuban police has initiated inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC into the incident. The body was sent to the local Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The deceased was
identified as Puran Chand, an employee of the Tourism Corporation working at Karnal Lake. He had left the place after duty late last night. Today morning, someone called at the police control room and informed that a body was lying near a canal in Madhuban. |
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8 suspended in wheat scam
Karnal, July 7 Meanwhile, the Directorate of Food and Civil Supplies and CONFED have issued orders to place under suspension the officials allegedly involved in the scam. According to sources in the Chief Secretary’s office, the Commissioner, Rohtak range, has been asked to hold an inquiry and take action against the guilty. Among those suspended by the Directorate of Food and Civil Supplies include Rajinder Singh Raja the then District Food and Supplies Controller, Sube Singh, the then assistant Food and Supplies Officer, Ravinder Singh, Inspector, and Gurdial Singh, Sanjiv Mehra, Attar Singh, all sub-inspectors in the Food and Civil Supplies Department. Similarly, B.S. Saini, district manager, and a storekeeper of CONFED posted here have also been suspended. |
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MDU counselling
Rohtak, July 7 According to an MDU press release, the general category candidates with ranks from one to 275 will have to report at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences here on July 11 at 8 a.m. Those with ranks from 276 to 560 will be required to present at 2 p.m. the same day. Candidates of SC (A) category (ranks 1 to 119), SC (B) category (ranks 1 to 108), physically challenged (ranks 1 to 12), ESM (ranks 1 to 15) and FF category (ranks 1 to 15) will report at 8 a.m. on July 12. Those belonging to the BC (A) category with ranks from 1 to 176 and BC (B) category with ranks 1 to 176 will report at 2 p.m. that day. |
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Geeta Gopal Himalayan Rally flagged off
Ambala, July 7 The motor cycle rally was flagged off by the Ambala Cantt MLA, Mr Devendra Bansal. Sixteenth Geeta Gopal Himalayan Rally comprises 135 rallyists. Besides 60 motor cycles, one Tata 407 and a Swaraj Mazda will be accompanying the rallyists. The rally, being led by Mr Rakesh Mohan Sharma, aims to generate awareness about the need to save the Himalayas and to undertake efforts for maintaining environment. The motor cycle rally will pass through Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and go to Dwarikadhish. From there, they will move on to Mathura, Vrindavan and head for Rishikesh. The world record attempt will be made by traversing a distance of 4,000 km in six days by a group of 135 motor cycle rallyists. As many as 10 children in the age group of six to 10 years are also participating in the rally. A 73-year-old motor cyclist is the seniormost member while two physically challenged persons are also accompanying the rallyists. |
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SD College students win laurels
Ambala, July 7 College Principal Desh Bandhu said Zaheera Begum of BSc II (Home Science) had scored 1006 marks and had secured first position in the university. Ritika of BSc III (IT) bagged the first position in the university by securing 1150 marks. Bharti Arya of the same class secured 1140 marks and was placed second in the
merit list. Vijay Kumar of BSc III (IT) and Pooja Gupta of BSc III (Home Science) both bagged fifth position in the university merit list in their respective examinations. Amandeep and Bimal Judge of BSc II (Home Science) also secured merit
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Citizens Council flay Ayodhya temple attack
Ambala, July 7 They demanded that the Union Government and the Uttar Pradesh Government must step up security. |
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