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MLA Jeena gets clean chit in bribery case
Satpal Maharaj backs Rail Budget
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Women empowerment should begin at home: Expert
BJP protests rising inflation
Contractor shot dead over property dispute
HelpAge India team visits Mussoorie
Girl crushed to death by train
GOC-in-C visits Doon Cantt
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MLA Jeena gets clean chit in bribery case
Dehradun, March 6 Addressing mediapersons, BJP media in charge Dr Devendra Bhasin and Jeena said while the probe had reported the incident false, now another probe had been set up that would try to zero in on the persons behind this incident. Bhasin said now that the truth was out and the conspiracy angle certain, Jeena would continue to hold the office of the chairman and also attend the Budget Session of the state assembly starting on March 8. It many be recalled that a few days back there was a news report that BJP MLA and Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam chairman Surendra Singh Jeena had been nabbed red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a contractor by sleuths of the Vigilance Department. Jeena even then had to convene a press conference to clarify his position. He had also pledged not to enter his office or the state assembly till he was absolved of all charges and had demanded an impartial probe into the matter. The probe refuted occurrence of any such incident. However, Jeena revealed that he had sent a defamation notice to the newspaper concerned. BJP spokesman Mukesh Mahendru was also present at the news conference. |
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Satpal Maharaj backs Rail Budget
Dehradun, March 6 Addressing mediapersons at the Congress Bhawan, Congress MP from Garhwal Satpal Maharaj said while the world was hit by recession, India had managed to save its jobs. He said the Prime Minister too had ensured that the jobs were not cut under any circumstances. Maharaj looked visibly happy at the inclusion of the Karaprayag-Rishikesh rail route in the recently presented Rail Budget. He said the other highlight of the Rail Budget had been its consent to recruit more and more ex-servicemen into the Railway Protection Force (RPF), thus opening immense employment opportunities for the large population of ex-servicemen in the state. Maharaj also favoured the High Court bench for Narendra Nagar. He said he had already moved a Bill in this regard and asserted that a bench at Narendra Nagar would greatly help lawyers in the Garhwal hills. Referring to the Kumbh in progress in Haridwar, Maharaj also sought a white paper on Kumbh alleging large-scale irregularities in the conduct of Kumbh works at the behest of the state government. He also charged the state government of resorting to large-scale corruption by handing over the large number of power projects in the state to private hands. Former Congress Uttarakhand minister Mantri Prasad Naithani was also present on the occasion. |
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Women empowerment should begin at home: Expert
Dehradun, March 6 He was speaking at a national seminar on Gender Dimension in Developing Plans organised by the Department of Adult Continuing Education and Extension, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, and the IUACE. “Women should be able to group themselves so that their voice is forcefully heard. The self-help group has been able to give that kind of power to women,” said Dr Bhatia. Emergence of service industry had managed to empower women, “but it remains wholly an urban phenomenon and should be spread to rural areas as well,” he added. While Sushila Baluni, chairperson of the State Women Commission, said the women in Uttarakhand after playing a stellar role in the statehood agitation, did not know how to channelise that sudden burst of energy. “One has to be aware of political and social rights,” said Baluni. Prof SP Singh, adviser to the State Planning Commission, said men and women were equal partners and both could aid in the development of the society. |
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Cong slams govt over power projects
Dehradun, March 6 The party members expressed their protest against the alleged selling of 61 hydroelectric projects of 963 MW to liquor and land mafias in a hush-hush way. According to the party, the Nishank government has violated environmental rules, promises of the Central government and rights of people of the state. Satpal Maharaj, a former Union minister and presently Member of the Lok Sabha from the Pauri Garhwal constituency, addressed the party workers. Through the memorandum, the Congress also raised the issue of continuous fall in the energy sector, ongoing undeclared power cuts in the state, fall in production and buying of electricity from other states at high rates. |
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BJP protests rising inflation
Dehradun, March 6 Party media coordinator Sanjeev Verma said the non-extension of the industrial packages would certainly cause tremendous effect on the state. Unemployment and revenue lost were the two major factors of the state that were being ignored by the Centre. He added that the party workers were also agitated on the statement given by Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, where he kept himself at a bay from the surging price of sugar, diesel and petrol in the Cabinet. Members present at the protest were Puneet Mittal, Ashish Nagrath, Rakesh Malhotra, Sanjeev Verma, Sanjay Gupta, Sachin Gupta, Sachin Arin, Sandeep Mukherjee, Rajkumar Tiwari, Ramzaan Ali and many more. |
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Contractor shot dead over property dispute
Dehradun, March 6 The police recovered three cartridges from the spot. It said both the killer and the deceased were notorious criminals in the town and history-sheeters. The cops have arrested Jaideep, driver of alleged killer Jitender, who is absconding at present. Jitender deals in property work and he, along with his driver, supposedly shot Munir Ahmad, alias Babbal, over some property dispute. The driver is admitted to the Doon Hospital for treatment since he was also found hit by a bullet later in the day. He told the police that he was only standing beside the other four persons, including Jitender, who fired at Babbal, but was shot during the clash and hadn’t shot anyone. According to people of the area, the incident happened at about 10:30 am when Babbal was called up by Jitender to meet him outside his house. However, some distance away from his house, he was shot dead by two persons, supposedly Jaideep and Jitender, who had come on motorcycles. The assailants shot five bullets out of which three hit him. The bullets were fired at his neck and head that damaged both organs. One of the shooters fled in a Scorpio while another in a Santro after killing him. They had reportedly parked their motorcycle at a nearby wedding point. The sources said both parties fired at each other, but in the attack Babbal got shot and died. Both persons used to carry pistols with them. Meanwhile, family and relatives of the deceased gathered in large numbers at the Doon Hospital and later went to the SP City’s office demanding quick action against the two whom they alleged to have shot their ward. The SP assured them of a fair probe and action against
those involved. SP Jagatram Joshi told The Tribune that both Jitender and Babbal were notorious criminals and had a financial dispute over a property issue. He added that the police had arrested Jaideep who was a driver of the accused and was being
interrogated. |
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HelpAge India team visits Mussoorie
Mussoorie, March 6 She further said the members would create such centres in their areas for the benefit of senior citizens. She also commended the efforts of the Senior Citizen Forum, Mussoorie, and said the centre here was the best with regard to easy accessibility and approach. She also said more than 12 centres were present in the country and they had plans to increase the number nationwide and one more centre would begin soon at Dalanwala in Dehradun. She also asserted that HelpAge India was helping senior citizens through more than 100 old-age homes countrywide and if land was donated to them, they could assist in establishing one in Mussoorie too. HelpAge was also conducting camps in nearby villages on certain days to provide relief at the rural level. HelpAge also assists in elder abuse cases by providing them toll-free number where they can address their grievances on a regular basis, added Singh. India president, Senior Citizen Forum, RS Sharma welcomed the team on the occasion and thanked for the support by providing a centre here. President, Library Gurdwara Prabhandak Samiti, GS Manchanda said the gurdwara was glad to donate land for the centre. Rama Shankar Kaushik Rajendar Goyal, SL Sharma, Avatar Singh Kukreja, Hairsh Kalra, Dr Vijeta Malhotra and others were present on the occasion. |
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Governor awards Bisht at CII function
Dehradun, March 6 Alva congratulated Dr Bisht for proving up her mettle and making not only the state, but also the entire country proud. In her speech, Alva said apparently, it’s an achievement for womanhood to excel and mark her presence in society that is male dominating. She also made a plea to the public for putting a halt at the evil practice of girl infanticide and foeticide that somehow hampers the development of the country. But at the same time, woman like Dr Bisht are also bringing name and fame to our country. Governor also spoke about climatic disaster caused due to ignorance against environment conservation. She emphasised more on awareness among people for saving water, trees, mountains and other natural resources for better living and better future. While laying stress on the forthcoming session of Vidhan Sabha to be held on March 8, she raised her voice to save forests and women both as they give birth to the civilization and maintains the balance between social as well as geographical environment. State President of CII, Rakesh Oberoi and the former President, Luvleen Modi also expressed their views and vision to approach happy and prosperous life in future. They also promised to join the cause that would make the environment a better living place. |
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Girl crushed to death by train
Dehradun, March 6 She was pursuing BA privately. The police said it seemed to be a case of suicide, but was yet to speak to the girl’s parents to find out the reason. Youth injured in students clash
A youth sustained head injuries in a clash among students during a debate competition underway at the DAV (PG) College here today. He was later taken to the Doon Hospital for treatment. Ashish Bhauguna, president of the ABVP, said there was programme going on the college premises, but some outsiders barged in with the intention to create a ruckus in the programme. They were asked to leave the college premises. The police also reached the spot. Police personnel were later deployed on the college premises till the completion of the programme to avoid any violent incident there. |
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GOC-in-C visits Doon Cantt
Dehradun, March 6 He appreciated the developmental work done in the cantonment and lauded the various programmes initiated for the welfare of ex-servicemen. Lt General Ahluwalia also met Uttarakhand Governor Margaret Alva and thanked her for the amenities given to soldiers hailing from the state. Ahluwalia praised the work done for the welfare of martyrs’ widows, handicap soldiers and ex-Army personnel. |
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Dehradun, March 6
An eight-member HelpAge India team was on a visit at the Physiotherapy Centre being run in association with the Senior Citizen Forum, Mussoorie, at Library Gurdwara in
Mussoorie. According to HelpAge India Deputy Director programmes Dr Aapga Singh, the team consisting of S Das, Yatendar Yadav
(Hyderabad) Surendar Chauhan (Solan), Dibyendu Gosh (Kolkotta) PP Singh (Lucknow), SK Sharma (Bhopal) and Pankaj Sharma
(Dehradun) were on an exposure visit .
