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Green signal for special task force
Traders back drive against encroachments
Forestry council bags consultancy for Sankosh
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Development Efforts
BJP leader shot dead
MP BS Koshiyari and Mayor Vinod Chamoli at the birth anniversary celebrations of Udham Singh in Dehradun on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Police recruitment: Now, applications till Jan 19
Hockey C’ship at Gurukul
A player tackles the ball at the inaugural match of the Shaheed Kharak Bahadur Memorial Football tournament in Dehradun on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Anil P. Rawat
PNB starts inclusion project
Vijay Raj Bhatt, Ravi Rawat win
Students at a chess competition in Hindi Bhawan in Dehradun on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Vinod Pundir
Rang Mahotsav opens today
Legislator submits list of demands
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Green signal for special task force
Dehradun, December 25 Special training with respect to terror warfare, communication skills and modern weaponry would be imparted to cops inducted in the STF. Sources said since the state came into existence, the need for having a STF was felt, as besides Har-ki-Pauri at Haridwar, the four pilgrimages - Yamnotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath - and some vital defence institutions are located in the state. A proposal for constitutiing the STF was lying with the government for nearly a year. However, after recent Mumbai terror attacks, the CM had categorically said several proposals for strengthening the state police are under consideration. Finally, the CM cleared the proposal for constituting the STF around two weeks back. Giving details, Senior Superintendent of Police and assistant to DGP Abhinav Kumar said in January 2008, a proposal for constituting a 78 member STF to counter the activities of hardcore criminals and possible terrorist attacks was submitted to the state government. He added that the estimated cost of STF constitution would be about Rs 1.25 crore annually, while it will take almost two years before the proposed STF starts functioning in full swing. Police officials said the original proposal consisted of a 78-member special task force headed by a Superintendent of Police, assisted by an Assistant Superintendent of Police and two officials of deputy superintendent of police rank. Besides STF will be comprise of three inspectors, eights sub-inspectors (civil police), three sub inspectors (intelligence) and nearly 50 constables, including civil police and intelligence wings. Meanwhile, sources in the state government said government is also seriously considering setting up a “quick response force” - a specialised squad that could effectively deal with any terror attack. |
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Traders back drive against encroachments
Haridwar, December 25 Despite rumours that traders would start an indefinite strike against the drive, the market associations of the Jwalapur town have extended support to the administration. After initial hesitation, the bulldozers of the municipal committee removed the encroachments in the markets. District and civic officials said that the drive would continue despite resistance. Jwalapur market, Kathara bazaar, Sarafa bazaar and Jhanda Chowk market are the worst hit by the encroachments and, apart from problems being faced by the people, the traffic jams at these places are a nightmare for the commuters. With the anti-encroachment drive, it is hoped things would get better in the coming days. “The administration’s efforts to make the city clean and spacious is in the benefit of everyone and we feel that the encroachments don’t augur well for the people and the city,” said Dinesh Kumar, a trader. The anti-encroachment drive started near the house of municipal committee chairman Kamal Johra. He is taking active part in the drive and is trying to make the traders and people aware of the inconvenience caused due to the encroachments in the city. With this drive in the Jwalapur market area, people are demanding that the drive should also be launched in the old Haridwar and Ranipur Chowk area where traffic jams due to encroachments by shopkeepers and vehicles is the norm. “The encroachments in old Haridwar and Ranipur, the busiest commercial hub in the city, have become a headache and should be removed as soon as possible,” said JP Pandey, secretary of state Congress committee.
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Forestry council bags consultancy for Sankosh
Dehradun, December 25 The joint venture project that has to come up on Teesta river is being constructed by Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) and has its reservoir portion in Bhutan while the canal portion lies in India. The ambitious project would help in prevention of floods caused by the Brahmaputra as some of its water would be diverted to the Teesta. It would help irrigate four hectares in Bihar and West Bengal through the construction of a 121-km-long canal. “The THDC will be providing Rs 227.14 lakh to the ICFRE for the EIA and the management plan,” Jagdish Kishwan, director general, ICFRE, said. He said by bagging the consultancy for the EIA preparation for the Sankosh Project, the ICFRE’s expertise in the subject has once again got acknowledged. The ICFRE has been a consultant and has conducted environment impact assessments to key projects in the country. Since 2002, the council has earned an amount of Rs 227.47 lakh and is providing consultancy to as many 11 projects in the country that earn it Rs 578.88 lakh. In 2008-09, the ICFRE has bagged three new consultancies that will lead to the council’s total earnings to the tune of Rs 352 lakhs. The council had earlier successfully completed consultancy for as many as 10 projects that prominently include EIA for Bodhghat Hydroelectric project, Chhatisgarh State Electric Board, Raipur, preparation of final mine closure plan for Kundermukh iron ore mines and EIA for Talkatora Indoor Stadium upgradation project.
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CM tells migrants to pitch in
Tribune News Service
Dehradun, December 25 While addressing a huge gathering at the annual function of Uttaryani, an organisation being run by non-resident Uttarakhandis at New Delhi today, Khanduri said all those hailing from Uttarakhand should work for the development of the state. The CM said for industrial development the state government had formulated a new industrial policy, under which industry would get attractive packages. He asked the industrialists belonging to Uttarakhand to set up units in the state. "This would make people self-dependent, besides discouraging migration," he said. Khanduri added that people from Uttarakhand have successfully established their identity in India and abroad. "But these non-resident Uttarakhandis must come forward for the all round development of the state," he asserted, adding that those residing outside the state should apply their competence in developing the undeveloped sectors. He also asked those present at the function to make their children learn Garhwali and Kumaoni languages. While recalling the struggle for the separate statehood of Uttarakhand, the CM said: "The main aim behind the separate state was to eradicate corruption, end the problem of unemployment and to set up industrial units. Accomplishment of these objectives would be a real tribute to those who laid their lives during the statehood agitation." Khanduri said those who participated in the statehood agitation and are not able to work are being given a monthly pension. "As far as medical facilities are concerned, 108 EMRI medical ambulance service has been started. Currently, 90 ambulances are running on roads daily and the results have been extremely good," he said.
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BJP leader shot dead
Roorkee, December 25 Nawab Singh, survived by his wife and two children, had joined the BJP a few years back. The police said Nawab Singh was returning from the outer house of his residence after visiting his relative, when four persons fired four shots at him from close range, killing him on the spot. The deceased’s wife Mamta and younger brother were also present at the house at the time of the incident. On getting information, senior police officers including SSP Sanjay Gunjyal and SP (Rural) Ajay Joshi rushed the spot. Joshi said the reason behind the murder could be some property dispute as Nawab Singh was also a property dealer. “We have identified all the persons involved in the murder. This is a handiwork of professional criminals,” said Joshi. Later, state education minister Madan Kaushik and other BJP activists visited the deceased’s house to console the family. Meanwhile, the postmortem has been conducted. A case under Section 302 of IPC has been registered at the Bhagwanpur police station. |
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Udham Singh remembered on 109th birth anniversary
Dehradun, December 25 Dehradun Mayor Vinod Chamoli lauded the efforts of Martyr Udham Singh Kamboj Memorial Trust and Doon Kamboj Sabha for working for the betterment of society, especially the unprivileged. In a request letter submitted to the government, both Kamboj Memorial Trust and Doon Kamboj Sabha sought state-level celebrations for the birth anniversary of martyr Udham Singh in Uttarakhand, as were being held in Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan. Earlier, Dr Ram Vinay Singh dwelt at length on the life and works of martyr Udham Singh. Students from Uttaranchal Ayurvedic Medical College gave a presentation of patriotic songs. Dr Bharat Sabbarwal, Dr Rajiv Sharma, Uttar Kamboj and Dr Ashwani Kamboj were among those present on the occasion. |
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Police recruitment: Now, applications till Jan 19
Dehradun, December 25 However, a delegation of Uttarakhand Congress led by state president Yashpal Arya called upon the Governor and requested him to intervene in the matter. The Congressmen alleged that due to the strike by revenue department and tehsil employees, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were unable to get their caste certificates. As it was necessary to show that the candidates are the natives of Uttarakhand, most of them did not have the required certificates. The Congress leaders had requested the Governor to use his good offices to persuade the state government to extend the date of submission of the forms. In a statement here, Suryakant Dhasmana, spokesperson of the Uttarakhand Congress Committee thanked the Governor for acting promptly and getting the date extended. |
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Hockey C’ship at Gurukul
Haridwar, December 25 Host Gurukul got through to the next round on technical grounds as the Bangalore University players not only misbehaved on the field but also marched off which made them lose on technical grounds. The Bangaloreans were trailing by two goals when they cried foul on a decision by the referee and also lashed at the committee members. In the other match of
the day, Nagpur University defeated Ranchi University. In the third match, Madras University beat Jaunpur University 2-0. J Mana and T Salim scored for the winning team while Jaunpur couldn’t open their account. The fourth match of the championship was played between Kashi Vidyapeeth Banaras and Pune University. Banaras outwitted Pune by a huge margin of eight goals. Javed scored four stunning goals while Vivek, Rajeev, Saurabh, Fardeen, Abhinav, Punit scored one each. Punti and Abhinav scored for Pune. The fifth match of the day was between Kurukshetra and Annamalai University. The match was a one-sided affair which Kurukshetra won 3-0. Naveen, Mallakh Singh and Jai Bhagwan scored one goal each. A draw was the outcome of the match between Bombay University and Sambhalpur University, Orissa. Both teams paid the price of playing defensive hockey. Panjab University, Chandigarh, got a walkover as rivals Bharti Dasan Unversity failed to turn up.
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Kukhri Club pip Gorkha Rifle
Dehradun, December 25 The play started at a fast pace with teams making some strategic moves in the initial minutes. Gorkha Rifle players made some strategic moves but their forwards lacked the finishing touch. The score at the end of the first half
was 0-0. The second half of the match also ended goalless as both teams failed to capitalise on the chances. In the tiebreaker, Kukhri Club goalkeeper Rocky denied Gorkha Rifle one opportunity to score. For Kukhri Club, Raj, Hanees and Rohit were the scorers whereas for Gorkha team, Robin and Abhishek scored one goal each. |
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PNB starts inclusion project
Dehradun, December 25 “PNB has embarked on financial inclusion project of providing banking services to all the undeserved section of the society who do not have access to finance”, he said. Dr. Chakrabarty said that they know that opening an account alone does not amount to financial inclusion as the entire branch operations are vital for customer satisfaction. |
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Vijay Raj Bhatt, Ravi Rawat win
Dehradun, December 25 Inaugurating the championship, president of the federation, Suryakant Dasmana, paid his tributes to martyr Gajendra Singh Bisht, who laid down his life while fighting terrorists in Mumbai. The competition is being organised in the senior, junior and sub-junior categories. Results: Second round (senior category): Vijay Raj Bhatt bt Meeraj Gupta, Ravi Rawat bt Pramod Yadav, DS Negi bt Pawan Thapliyal, Mohan Naithani bt RS Chaudhary, Rakesh bt Arvind Uniyal, Narendra Singh bt Raaghv Badrinath, AP Tiwari bt Sanjeev Suri, Harsh Vig bt Vishal Goyal, VK Chaudhary bt JK Joshi, Akhileshwar Singh bt RP Thapliyal. Second round (junior category): Ankit bt Anish, Ashish bt Durgesh Kumar, R Bansal bt Yogesh, Sarthak bt Resham Chaudhari, Depankar bt Ritik, Sudhanshu bt Ashish, Mayank bt Amar Gupta, Ajjwal bt Ajay.
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Rang Mahotsav opens today
Dehradun, December 25 Participants from 21 states of India will perform during the Mahotsav in classical dance and singing competitions. Plays titled ‘Rang Yatra’, ‘Lucknow’s Achut Natak’, Aurangabad’s ‘Amli Natak’, Orissa’s
‘Vanukijiva’, Assam’s ‘Ganga Snan’ and ‘Shanty Ki Khog’ will be performed during the Mahotsav. Gujarat Bartaangali’s group dance titled ‘Durga
Stuti’, ‘Garba’, ‘Dandiya’, ‘Satriya’ and Bengal’s ‘Godiya’ will be the main dance performances. |
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Legislator submits list of demands
Dehradun, December 25 The memorandum was submitted by MLA Jagmohan Singh Bhandari, ex-pradhan of Tapovan-Tehri Garhwal. The main demands are renovation of Sacha Dham Ghat that was constructed in 1991, construction of CC road from Dev Prayag Motor road to Tapovan Talla, renovation of Sulabh toilets, laying of sewer lines in Tapovan area and removal of high tension wire falling in the farm area in Tapovan. |
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