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Ruckus During Rahul Visit
Workers seek power council
Cong: Pay cane growers
Correct oil prices, Brinda tells govt
Renewable Energy
CM inaugurates Pauri jail
Rajaji gets its first sniffer dog
Soulful rendition by Pandit Chaurasia
Sports
SLV college bag baseball title
Basketball: St Thomas to clash with Welham Girls’
Bhagat Battalion win polo c’ship
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India gets holographic sight device
Dehradun, November 6 Stating this here, S.S. Sundram, director of Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE), said that the Holographic Sight device is used with a gun to hit the target in the range of 50m to 300m. Giving details, he disclosed that the aiming reticle is projected on the display using a holographic pattern which is instantly visible in any lighting condition. “The special feature of the device is that the laser dot is undetectable by the enemy and has got good accuracy,” he said. Informing that Holographic Sight has been developed by the IRDE, Sundram also said that many countries have shown interest in it and they had already received formal requests of joint production from Israel and France. He said that the Indian Army had already put in a demand for 20,000 holographic device units, adding that they have also received a demand from National Security Guards. He said IRDE is now laying major thrust on developing Hand Held Thermal Imager of the latest technology for enhanced accuracy. Regarding India’s standing as compared to the rest of the world, Sundram said, “We can say that our technology is at par with countries like China, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.” IRDE, Dehradun, is an institution devoted to research, design, development and technology transfer in the fields of sophisticated optical and electro-optical instrumentation of vital interest to the defence services. The origin of IRDE dates back to the establishment of Inspectorate of Scientific Stores in 1939 at Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with responsibility to inspect telecommunication equipment used by the Army. Dehradun, November 6 The seminar was inaugurated by chairman and MD of Bharat Electronics V.V.R.Sastry. IRDE director S.S.Sundram said the focal theme of the seminar was to consolidate night fighting capabilities within the country vis-à-vis service requirements and to chalk out a common road- map with users, industry and academia. Sastry said in the field of technology, India was a generation behind countries like the USA and France. “
Post-Pokhran, India was under a kind of denial regime and couldn’t get technology from many countries. “ Now, that problem is over and we will be able to provide our users the state-of-the-art equipment.Many countries are into joint ventures with India as far as production of equipment is concerned,” he said. Sastry said the Indian Army had given them the go-ahead for procuring next generation devices. Asked where India stood in terms of technology, he replied: “ Now, full manufacturing technology is available to us.” He also said user aspirations were going up.“ The user wants better clarity and range and we are trying our best to meet these requirements.” He said whatever be the technology gap between India and other powers of the world, it would be filled within the next three or four years. After the inaugural function, technical sessions on different topics got under way. A total of 30 talks in six sessions will be delivered by users, researchers, developers and industry. A total of 300 delegates from Indian Industries and R&D institutes, PSUs like BEL, Ordnance Factories, IITs and senior officials from the armed forces and the DRDO are participating in the deliberations. A session on international technology status will be held wherein engineers from Germany, Israel, France, Switzerland and Sweden will present their papers. Earlier, the organising committee felicitated Dr R.Hradaynath, former director of the IRDE and a distinguished scientist, for his contribution in night vision technology. Dr Hradaynath’s book on “ Futuristic Night Vision Technology”was released on the occasion. —TNS |
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Latest equipment must for forces: Gen
Dehradun, November 6 Maj Gen Jasbir Singh made these remarks, while giving a keynote address on “Current threats and perspective of Indian armed forces of night war fighting in the present scenario and operating environment”, during the first day of the seminar on “Night Fighting Capabilities” organised by Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE). Stating that India shares 3,343 km and 3,488 km boundary with Pakistan and China respectively, he said, “Though it is peaceful as of now, generally the border area witnesses volatility and hence the need for fighting world class equipment is always there.” He further asserted that dealing with the religious fundamentalism, terrorism, proxy war and insurgency besides security of the Indian Ocean and 1,200 islands in India, is a major challenge, for which armed forces need to be equipped with the latest warfare equipment. Stating that the infantry is the major stakeholder as far as equipment is concerned, he said, “We are fighting 24x7 throughout the year and our soldiers give their feedback about what they want.” |
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Ruckus During Rahul Visit
Dehradun, November 6 At a meeting of the disciplinary committee held here under the chairmanship of former education minister and senior Congress leader Narender Singh Bhandari, notices were also issued to 16 other party leaders for alleged violation of party discipline during the panchayat and civic elections held early this year. Surender Aggarwal, a former chief spokesperson of the state unit, had alleged during the visit of Rahul Gandhi that the party had gone into the hands of “mafia” and he as well as others were completely sidelined. In an attack on party state unit president Yashpal Arya, he had alleged that senior Congress leaders were denied passes for a meeting PCC meeting with Rahul Gandhi. After the incident, Arya had dissolved the media committee headed by Aggarwal. Now, a notice has been issued by the disciplinary committee on a complaint by senior Congress leader Suryakant Dhasmana, alleging that Aggarwal had created a scence at Congress Bhawan and made “wild charges of being threatened with the intention of disrupting functions of Rahul Gandhi.” Other senior leaders who were issued notices were Nagendra Jagudi, a former Uttarkashi district president. Most of those who received notices were those who had worked against party interests in panchayat and civic elections early this year. They have been told to reply in two weeks. |
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Workers seek power council
Haridwar, November 6 A resolution was passed at the 23rd annual conference of the organisation here today. The employees’ body insisted that the power corporation must fill 7,000 posts in various categories. " We demand filling of these posts as it overworkers and affects consumers indirectly," said general secretary of union Suresh Verma. The organisation has been opposing the move by the government to involve public-private partnership in the power distribution sector. According to the Electricity Reforms Act-2003 for bulk purchase of power and management of distribution of power, franchises can be given to private companies. "We oppose such moves as there is no loss to the power corporation which is the reason stated by the government in allotting private franchises. The power corporation in its balance sheet for 2005-2006 has shown a Rs 31 crore profit," says AP Amoli. Regional head of the union UD Pant stressed that it must be made sure that the employees did not indulge in power thefts and if someone was caught doing so, “he will be dismissed from the union instantly.” At the conference, union members from all over the state participated. Uttarakhand assembly Speaker Harbans Kapoor was the chief guest. |
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Cong: Pay cane growers
Dehradun, November 6 He warned the government that Congress workers would gherao the Chief Minister if the government failed to pay the arrears to the farmers within 15 days. In a memorandum to the Governor, the leaders pleaded for his intervention in the matter. |
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Correct oil prices, Brinda tells govt
Dehradun, November 6 If the government fails to correct this policy, it will be ousted, warned Brinda Karat, CPI (M) Poliburo and Rajya Sabha member here today. Flanked by MP and in charge Uttarakhnad unit affairs Tapan Sen, she said the recent meeting between the PM and captains of industry showed the former was more concerned with the problems of the corporate houses than of the masses. She questioned the concessions given to Kingfisher-Jet Airways in terms of reduction of 5 per cent import duty on jet fuel, besides deferring payment of around Rs 2000 crore owed by them to public sector oil companies. “This is nothing less than a scandal. Instead of giving relief to the masses by rolling back the hike in petrol, diesel and LPG prices, especially when international oil prices have come down to almost half, the government chose to bail out corporate players,” she said. The CPI (M) leaders objected to the bailout to a private company from the public exchequer. Such a step was all the more hard to digest when the losses suffered by the said air carrier had nothing to do with the international crisis. “ The US election result shows the people rejected the corporate bailout policy adopted by George Bush amid international financial crisis in favour of speculative gamblers,” claimed Karat while expressing reservations about the measures being adopted in the country to tackle the crisis. |
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Renewable Energy
Dehradun, November 6 SC Goyal, chairman if the institute, said the sustainability of MNE projects was discussed and it was resolved to make UREDA a nodal agency to monitor after-sale service. “ It was also felt that energy conservation and renewable energy programme be included in the syllabi of technical institutions in the state,” Goyal said. The seminar inaugurated by Yogendra Prasad, adviser, Energy Uttarakhand, and chairman, UJVNL, saw participation by representatives from the ministry of renewable energy, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, ONGC and Uttarakhand Jal Vidhyut Nigam Limited. |
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CM inaugurates Pauri jail
Dehradun, November 6 He said it must be ensured that jail inmates are provided an atmosphere that helps them transform into responsible citizens. The Chief Minister announced that the Pauri jail would be made an “ideal” jail. Health minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said the new jail campus would help solve the problem of overcrowding. The centuryold Pauri jail was constructed in 1902. Located in downtown Pauri, shifting it out of the city was on the priority
list of the district administration. Initially sanctioned by Uttar Pradesh in 1994-95, the district jail could not be constructed even after an amount of Rs 356.56 lakh was sanctioned for it due to varied reasons. |
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Rajaji gets its first sniffer dog
Dehradun, November 6 The German Shepherd has had six months’ training. He was brought to the park office by Uttarakhand forest officials from where it was taken to the office of the chief wild life warden and then housed at the Lachchiwala forest post. Two German Shepherds and two forest officials underwent training at the ITBP camp in Panchkula. It is for the first time that any sniffer dog is being deployed in the “Protected Area” of Rajaji Park. The dogs are specially trained to detect wild life articles buried by poachers in dense forests. The Rajai Park authorities are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the second dog. TRAFFIC India had a month back provided the park with two gin trap detectors. Cases of killing of wild animals through gin traps has been on the rise in the region. |
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Soulful rendition by Pandit Chaurasia
Haridwar, November 6 "Thanks to the Haridwar Mahotsav, we got to see and hear an international artiste of such repute," avers Shikha Bera a student. His performance was so captivating that audience didn't move while he was performing. Born on July 1, 1938, in Allahabad in a non-musical family, Chaurasia had an interest in kabaddi and used to play the game with his father. It seems surprising that he had no connection with music. "The bouts of kabaddi with time transformed into music and with dedication I learnt the intricacies of the flute," reminisces Chaurasia. At the age of 15, he started training in classical music from Pandit Raja Ram, Pt Bhola Nath and then, as they say, the rest is history. The maestro, who in tandem with Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, had given blockbuster musical hits in Yash Chopra's Silsilay, Chandni, Lamhey and Darr. But why is he not giving music in Hindi films these days? He said, "Darr (1993) was the last film in which I gave music with Shiv Sharma. After that, we both felt that the requirement of Bollywood music had changed and the lyrical standard too got downgraded. Considering our personal assignments, we put film music on hold." Hari Prasad Chaurasia has also collaborated with various world musicians in experimental cross-cultural performances like Yehudi Menuhin and Jean Pierre Rampal, including the fusion group Shakti. He had also worked in All-India Radio. He has won several awards including the Padma Bhushan (2000), Padma Vibhushan (2000), Sangeet Natak Academy (1984) to name a few. On the interest of the young generation, he said "It is heartening to see young people learning classical music with interest. I started Vrindavan for this purpose in Mumbai and there every student is an exemplary exponent of this art." Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia has an advice for the learners of music, "The more music is simple, the more it is accepted worldwide." He also credits his achievement to the love of the people, who with their affection and appreciation, instill in him the responsibility to perform better consistently. |
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Sports
Dehradun, November 6 Shanti of Shanshai school came second and Kiran Singh was third in the 100m senior girls dash of zone one. Suchita of CNI emerged winner in the long jump for senior girls, Anchal of CNI girls was second and Rekha of MKP was third. Ritu Chaudhari of Kaniya Gurukul came first in 800m, Rekha Bisht of MKP was second and Archana MKD was third. In the field event of the sub-junior girls category, Sneha of Kaniya Gurukul emerged winner in long jump, Deepa of Swami Ram Tirth was second and Simiran was third. Ritu Sena of Kaniya Gurukul won the 600 m, Raqayia of MKP was second and Rati of Shanshai was third. In 100m race of juniors, Joti Dabral of Shanshai finished first, followed by Puja Aswal of Kishanpur who was second and Achal of Kishanpur was third. In 800m, Versha Kothal of Shanshai was declared the winner and Ranchan of Shanshai was second and Achal Kishanpur was third. In zone 2, Manisha of Dayanand Intercollege won the long jump event, Shiva of Dyanand Intercollege came second and Anjali of Lakhibag was third. In triple jump, Kamla of GGIC came first and Anjali of GGIC came second. In 800m, Anjali of Lakhibag was adjudged first, Puja of Lakhibagh was second and Kusum was third. In the junior category of zone two, Disha emerged winner in long jump, Meena of GGIC Lakhibag was second and Suman was third. In triple jump, Shivani of GGIC Lakhibagh was first and Megha was second. The 800m event in the junior category was won by Shivani of GGIC Lakhibag, Anchal of GGIC came second and Ramawati of Rampyari was third. In the senior category of the zone two, Ranjana of Varnijain finished first in long jump. Priyanka came second and Shivani of Dyanand came third. |
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SLV college bag baseball title
Dehradun, November 6 SD Inter College are overall champs Anmol Jain Tribune News Service Mussoorie, November 6 Sanatan Dharm Inter College and St Lawrence School emerged overall champions in the senior and junior divisions respectively at the 8th Regional Athletic Meet which concluded here today. Students from a number of schools participated in this four-day meet which had commenced on November 3 at the Survey ground here. |
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Basketball: St Thomas to clash with Welham Girls’
Dehradun, November 6 In the first semifinal, St. Thomas College beat Aryan School in a one-sided match played here at Welham Girls School. The score at the end of the match was 28-12 in favour of St. Thomas College. Shashi scored 13 points for St. Thomas College. In the second semi-finals, Welham Girls’ School crushed Hopetown Girls by a margin of 31 points. The score was 38-7 in favour of Welham Girls’. For Welham Girls’, Jayati scored 12 points followed by Somya, who scored 10 points. — OC |
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Bhagat Battalion win polo c’ship
Dehradun, November 6 The championship started on October 30 and the semifinals were played on October 31. In the semifinals, Carippa and Manekshaw clashed with Thimayya Battalion and Bhagat Battalion, respectively.
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