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BJP’s mahant kicks off campaign
... Even as Cong trashes CM’s highway claim
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Nano boon cheers up Khanduri
Bhasin counters Bahuguna’s remarks
Give ‘incentive’ to green states
Capital Issue
Cong leaders pay homage to Bhagat Singh
1,200 GCs take adventure break
ONGC finance head gets award
Rickshaw-puller stoned to death
FRI varsity: Pine House are champs
Civil Sectt enter final
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BJP’s mahant kicks off campaign
Haridwar, March 23
Swami Yatindranand first offered prayers at the Mayadevi temple in the presence of several party workers. Interestingly, state education minister Madan Kaushik, who was earlier announced as the party candidate from Haridwar, accompanied him. Then the procession proceeded to Juna Akhara and later to Har-Ki-Pauri where they offered respects. Apart from several party workers, as many as 200 saints were present in the procession. Roorkee BJP legislator Suresh Jain and party secretary (organisation) Naresh Bansal also attended the ceremony. Later, a meeting was held at Nishkam Sewa Trust where political strategies were chalked out and Madan Kaushik reaffirmed his faith in the party. He said he would work to ensure BJP's victory and refuted rumours of any resentment. Notably, Kaushik had last month performed rituals at Har-Ki-Pauri and later campaigned extensively in Dharampur, Doiwala and Rishikesh, but later had to bow down in front of the party high comman'd decision.
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... Even as Cong trashes CM’s highway claim
Dehradun, March 23 Mohan Parkash, secretary, All-India Congress Committee (AICC) and party spokesperson, who was here today, questioned the claims of Khanduri that during his stint as Union minister national highways were built at a rapid pace. Comparing the record of Khanduri as Union Surface Transport Minister and the five-year stint of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government led by the Congress, Parkash said Khanduri's progress on national highways pales before the fast development carried out by UPA government. He said a total of 2,390 kms of national highways were added on the average of 1.86 km per day during the tenure of Khanduri, while during the UPA rule from 2004 till 2009, a total of 6,795 km, at an average of 4.3 km per day, was achieved. He claimed that the Congress-led UPA government has fulfilled 98 per cent of the promises made in the election manifesto of 2004. "The economy and growth has grown during the UPA government despite global meltdown," he said. Parkash said when the entire world has been facing job cuts; the UPA government has given Sixth Pay Commission benefits to employees. "When banks around the world are facing crises, the UPA government has been giving loan targets to banks," he claimed. On the achievements of the present UPA government, Parkash said loans worth Rs 72,000 crore of small farmers were waived and budget allocations in the farm sector increased to 300 per cent. In the education sector, the increase was 900 per cent of the previous government's budget.
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Nano boon cheers up Khanduri
Dehradun, March 23 Ever since Uttarakhand came into existence on November 9, 2000, the hill state, popularly known as Dev Bhoomi, has come a long way. And there is no better example than the fact that Nano car being rolled out is from the Pantnagar plant. Until the company’s dedicated facility for the small car at Sanand in Gujarat is fully ready, it is believed that Tata Motors factory in Pantnagar may be the only one that will produce the Nano. Expressing his happiness, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Maj Gen BC Khanduri (retd) said, “It is indeed a matter of pride that Pantnagar got the distinction of rolling out the Nano. Also, the manufacturing of the Nano will not only benefit customers and Tata Motors but it is also a boon for the state.” He added that the launch of the Nano is testimony to the industrial development that had taken place in Uttarakhand during the past eight years. Khanduri also said that since the company’s production in Pantnagar would be sold from Uttarakhand only, manufacturing of Nano in Pantnagar will fill the coffers of the state by Rs 200 crore annually in the form of VAT and other taxes. Meanwhile, there is another good news for the state as far as Nano is concerned. The Tata Motors have expressed their desire to set up a permanent satellite facility at Pantnagar for producing Nanos. Currently, besides manufacturing ACE trucks, the interim production of Nano is also going on from this plant. While confirming this, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Indu Kumar Pandey said that Tata Motors is planning to produce a total of 50,000 Nanos annually from the Pantnagar unit. Besides, the company has also agreed to distribute all its Nano cars from Pantnagar through its new subsidiary Tata Motors Distribution Co. Ltd. |
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Bhasin counters Bahuguna’s remarks
Dehradun, March 23 Dr. Bhasin alleged that only a “select” few were benefited during the Congress regime. “But in Khanduri’s rule, all sections of society, including the women, ex-servicemen, poor and downtrodden, youth, farmers etc are being taken care off.” He claimed that state is witnessing overall development and the Khanduri government is has put the state on the fast track of progress. “The Congress, on other hand, is not concerned with Uttarakhand. The UPA government at the Centre meted out step-motherly treatment to the state,” alleged Dr. Bhasin. Rubbishing the claims of Bahuguna that BJP was trying to make Ganga river a political issue during the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, he said the Uttarakhand government has a clear policy that hydro-electric projects in the state should continue, while ensuring the sanctity of the natural flow of the Ganga. |
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Give ‘incentive’ to green states
Dehradun, March 23 Presided by director general Indian Council of Forestry Research Education Dr Jagdish Kishwan, the representatives discussed the matter of providing incentives to the states that avoid deforestation. Representatives of hill states that included PCCF Uttarakhand Dr RBS Rawat put up the concerns of states, which maintained a green cover. The Planning Commission assured to look into their concerns of the states. Forest Research Institute (FRI) officials also took part in the deliberations.
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Capital Issue
Dehradun, March 23 The Dal's central organisation secretary Geeta Bisht said after formation of Uttarakhand in the year 2000, the interim government led by BJP ignored the Kaushik Samiti report and constituted Dixit Committee. "The tenure of the Dixit Committee was extended seven times. What is more unfortunate is the fact that now it has been more than six months since the Committee submitted its report to the state government. “However, it has not been made public yet,” she said. "By not making the report public, Khanduri has murdered democracy," alleged the Dal leaders, while demanding that the same should be done immediately. |
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Cong leaders pay homage to Bhagat Singh
Haridwar, March 23 At a function held at Congress headquarter people remembered the martyr whose contribution was significant in igniting nationalism among the youths. City Congress chief OP Chauhan pointed to the immense contribution of Bhagat Singh in the freedon struggle. “During the independence movement Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev took the struggle to another level and motivated the youth of India with their sacrifice. Still the name of Bhagat Singh instills nationalism in us,” said Chauhan. Poonam Bhagat, city women member, said Bhagat Singh’s contributions are relevant in today’s times too. She said, “Having him as an ideal for today’s youngsters will be helpful in uniting the country.” Present among others were Sardar Daljit Singh,Anju Dwivedi Sangeet Bharadwaj,Reena Kapur and veteran congress men. While at another function orators, pointed on the need of carrying forward Bhagat Singh’s principles. “He read the teachings of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, Leo Tolstoy and simultaneously followed Mahatma Gandhi’s non-cooperation movement at the tender age of 13 and its our duty now to forward the vision of Bhagat Singh in context of terrorism inflicting the Indian society,” said JP Pandey of Uttarakhand Kranti Manch. While the members of CITU, CPI (M), CPI and youth wings such as Student Federation of India (SFI) and Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) paid obeisance to the martyr at the Bhagat Singh Chowk in Ranipur. Apart from the above mentioned parties people from diverse sections too paid homage to the great martyr on his 78th martyrdom day. Dehradun: On the occasion of martyr’s day a poster exhibition was organised by Progressive Students Union (PSU) and Krantikari Lok Adhikar Sangathan (KLAS), here today. Participants remembered the ideologies of martyr Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru and their relevance against the capitalist and autocratic system of governance. Posters depicted the ideas of Bhagat Singh and showcased the importance of a revolution in today’s time. A signature campaign had been organised by KLAS, PSU and Inkalabi Majdoor Kendra (IMKE) in order to discuss various demands of a common man at the time of recession. Addressing the exhibition, working committee member, Bhopal Singh said, “This campaign has been running from sometime and we want people to express their issues,” he said. “Poor labourers and small time shopkeepers are suffering due to government’s negligent attitude. “If government can sanction relief packages for industrialist then why not for poor people who are working hard to uplift the country,” added Bhopal Singh. “Government should help students who are unemployment at the time recession,” said Rekha, working committee member of PSU. General secretary, Nitin of PSU said, “The signature campaign would finally end on the May 1, the international labourers’ day.”
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1,200 GCs take adventure break
Dehradun, March 23 The GC’s will be visiting various places of interest like historical, educational, adventure and military importance. Some of the hikes will also be visiting national parks and sanctuaries throughout the country. The motive behind these hikes is to give the GC’s a break from their tough and conscientious training schedule. During these hikes, GC’s will interact with different strata of society to create awareness among the youth all over the nation and inculcate voluntary spirit to join the defence forces. While flagging off the hikes, IMA Commandant Lt Gen Rajinder Singh Sujlana wished GC’s a happy and adventurous week and expressed optimism that GC’s will come back with more passion, dynamism and gusto to resume their training. |
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ONGC finance head gets award
Dehradun, March 23 The award has been given to Sarraf in recognition of his able stewardship of the oil major through the current challenging times. He received the award in a function by the TV network held in Mumbai on March 19. The awardees were selected after an extensive multi-stage selection process by a eminent panel of jurists headed by AK Purwar, former chairman, SBI, and chairman of India Venture Advisors, and comprising TV Mohandas Pai, global HR head, Infosys, Keki Mistry, MD, HDFC, Anil Singhvi, vice-chairman, RNRL, Sumant Sinha, COO, Suzlon, Manisha Girotra, MD and chairperson, UBS, and Bharat Doshi, executive director and group CFO, Mahindra and Mahindra. After accepting the award, DK Sarraf said that despite the global scenario of economic uncertainty and fluctuating crude oil prices, ONGC has performed well in the last year. It has been ranked as the PSU with highest profits and market capitalisation. Besides domestic operations, the company has made record profits in its overseas operations. In the last seven years, the oil major has grown from 1 asset to 44 assets in 18 countries. There are eight assets in production while six others are under development. Expressing gratitude for the honour conferred on him, he credited the achievement to his team and support from the 32,000 plus ONGCians. ONGC has been a traditionally strong contender for this award. In the past, ONGC director (finance) RS Sharma (the current CMD of ONGC) had won this coveted award three times in a row - in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The awards, India's most recognised ones for excellence in the financial field, are instituted to honour the best CFOs in Indian industry. This year’s ‘CFO Awards’, more significant in view of the financial turmoil which industry is going though, have honoured the best minds in finance that succeeded in showing praiseworthy results, challenging the conventional rules of the game.
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Rickshaw-puller stoned to death
Haridwar, March 23 Late last evening, a rickshaw-puller was crushed to death with a stone near the Neeldhara bank slum colony near Chandighat bridge crossing area. Under the influence of alcohol, Tota Ram (52 years), son of Het Ram, resident of Kathela Bhimpur Zarifnagar, Badayun district, Uttar Pradesh, had an altercation with Ram Kishore (27). Ram Kishore first assaulted Tota Ram and after the intervention by residents of the colony, he went away only to return after sometime. He hit Tota Ram with a heavy stone after which Tota Ram died on the spot. Kotwali incharge AS Rawat inspected the spot and has asked the rickshaw owners to first verify the rickshaw-pullers’ identity with the police before hiring them. The antecedents of Ram Kishore have not been verified. The police has registered a case of murder against Ram Kishore in the Kotwali. In another incident, the police today nabbed two persons with weapons from Gyandeep colony while they were trying to commit a theft. The suspects Raju Gadariya (22), resident of Gadariya district of Bihar, and Deepak Singh (24), resident of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, were caught on a tip-off by the Kankhal police patrol team late last night. Police station incharge lauded constables Ompal, Ved Prakash and Kamal Kumar for nabbing the suspects. Five dacoits held
Dehradun: The Patel Nagar police have arrested five persons involved in several incidents of theft and dacoity, here today. Two country-made pistols, five live cartridges, sharp edged weapons and a rod were recovered from the possession of the accused, who have been identified as Ravi, Sonu, Bhola, Dilawar and Pinki. According to information, yesterday evening cops got a tip-off that some persons are planning a dacoity in Vidya Vihar. Acting swiftly, a team led by Inspector CS Bisht reached Patri Bagh area at around 3 am on Monday. Spotting the cops, the accused fired at the police party. The cops retaliated and finally managed to arrest all the five. During questioning, the accused confessed that they were planning to strike at a jewellery shop in Vidya Vihar area. Ravi and Sonu admitted that two years ago they had looted valuables from a house in Nayagaon area in Patel Nagar. According to the police, the accused had also been involved in several incidents of loot and dacoity in Punjab, Haryana and neighbouring states. Uttarakhand police had earlier announced a cash reward of Rs 5,000 for any tip-off on Ravi
and Sonu. Poacher held
Dehradun: Haridwar Forest Division assisted by Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) officials nabbed a poacher in Haridwar on Sunday evening. Acting on a tip-off, the authorities nabbed one Ravi from Chandi bridge in Haridwar and seized bones of a wild cat, leopard teeth and three sambar and two cheetal antlers. Belonging to a nomad community, Ravi, on interrogation, said that he had two accomplices who indulged in wild animal poaching. He confessed that the bones seized from him belonged to the tiger. The forest authorities have sent the bones to Dehradun-based Wildlife Institute to ascertain as to whether the bones belong to a tiger or a leopard. A few days earlier, the Special Task Force has arrested a poacher from Vasant Vihar area of Dehradun while he was trying to find buyers for two leopards. |
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8-wkt win for Ajabpur Young
Dehradun, March 23 Batting first, Maitri Club players put up a poor show as the team was all out for a score of 101 runs in allotted 40 overs. The team began on a shaky note and lost both its openers at the score of 4 and 11 runs respectively. The team could not recover the early setbacks given by the Ajabpur Young team bowlers and went on losing wickets at frequent intervals. Vikas and Ravinder were the only batsmen who showed some resistance. Vikas was the top scorer for the team with 27 runs. Bowlers of Ajabpur Young team played a key role in ensuring their victory. Sunny destroyed Maitri Club after claiming four wickets. Sakib and Akshay picked up two wickets each. Ajabpur Young team had a flying start. The team’s opener Pradeep smashed 51 runs in 29 balls, smashing eight fours and four sixes in his fiery innings. Bobby hit 17 runs 17 balls. The team reached the target with eight wickets. Rahul claimed two wickets for Maitri Club and was the only successful bowler for his team.
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FRI varsity: Pine House are champs
Dehradun, March 23 In 100m for boys, Abhishek Menon of Teak House won gold, Yasir and Anuj of Sal House got silver and bronze medal respectively. In 100m for girls, Shipra of Teak House won gold, Gangandeep Sethi of Pine had to settle for silver and Ritika bagged bronze. In 400m for boys, Abhishek Memon of Teak House won gold, Anuj from Sal House got silver and Manus again from Teak bagged the bronze. In 400m for girls, Shipra won the gold for Teak House, Gagandeep Sethi won the silver for Pine and Ritica of Pine won the bronze. In the javelin throw for boys, Ejaz of Sandalwood won the gold, Raja of Teak house got the silver and Akoijal of Sal bagged the bronze. In javelin throw for girls, Priyanka of Sal house won the gold, Deepti of Pine house got the silver and Pooja bagged the bronze.
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Civil Sectt enter final
Dehradun, March 23 In the nail-biting
second semifinal today, Civil Secretariat defeated ONGC Red by five wickets. Winning the toss, the Civil Secretariat captain decided to field first. ONGC Red scored 172 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the stipulated 25 overs. Sanjay Bhatt scored 59 runs for ONGC Red. Ranjan of Civil Secretariat took three wickets. Chasing the target, Civil Secretariat displayed a superb batting performance and scored the required runs losing
only five wickets in the bargain. Opening batsman Amit Ghai (63 not out) and Bhupendra Baseda (32 not out) were the architects of the win. S Taj and S Bisht took two wickets each for ONGC Red. |
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