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Statehood fighters hold protest at Secretariat
Gurkhas feel discriminated
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Cong women condemn state govt policies
Two bridges on Malan, Sukhro rivers inaugurated
Cong panel to probe DPC poll debacle
108 Ambulance to provide helpline for women
Diploma engineers’ body threatens to go on strike from June 7
CM expresses sympathy to accident victims’ kin
Another student commits suicide after failing exams
HelpAge physiotherapy centre gets generator
175 get tips on disaster management
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Statehood fighters hold protest at Secretariat
Dehradun, May 24 They gave a memorandum in the names of the Chief Minister, Governor, Leader of Opposition, Chief Secretary and Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha. Convener Manoj Dhyani pulled up the government for ignoring these fighters. Dhyani deplored the fact that the plans, which were started in the name of benefiting these crusaders, had blatantly been misused by opportunists. He also lambasted the government for its failure to consider and further increase the emoluments fixed by the Allahabad High Court for the fighters. It would have been better if the definition of statehood fighters, according to which the fighters or injured who stayed in jail for seven days or even those who played an active role from 1994-2000 for the formation of the state would be bracketed for the term, had clearly been deciphered. It was due to these anomalies that people who did not have any proof of their credentials in this regard were suffering. Enough of hollow promises, loose mechanisms and sick attitudes of bureaucrats, he stressed, in the name of taking action on problems and policies for the welfare of statehood fighters. Dhyani urged all fighters to get united to usher in a new era of fresh struggle to make the callous state government to openly apologise to the public and fighters for their blunders. The members of the organisation, who thronged Secretariat, were Ved Prakash, Col Ganga Singh Rawat, PC Thapliyal, Madvananad Banduni and Sushila Dhyani. |
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Gurkhas feel discriminated
Nainital, May 24 A large number of Gurkhas protested outside the court of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Haldwani alleging that previously certificates given by the samiti were recognised during the recruitment of personnel in the Gurkha regiments, but now these certificates were not being honoured. They claimed that there was no government order on this issue and the practice had started arbitrarily. The agitators said they would approach the Defence Ministry on this issue. The agitators complained of cancellation of ration cards of Gurkhas residing in Ramnagar and said people from the community were facing a lot of problem in getting caste and domicile certificates. They said private schools were not honouring the certificates issued by the samiti and, hence, they were not being able to avail the reservation and other benefits. |
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Cong women condemn state govt policies
Dehradun, May 24 State president of the Uttarakhand Mahila Congress, Sarojini Kainthura, said, “The Congress has given enough opportunity to the state government to perform and now the party will not keep mum on the anti-people policies of the government”. Kainthura also highlighted apathy of the state BJP government that had failed to provide civic amenities to the people during its tenure. The rapidly rising crime rates in the capital, no security and safety measures for women, irregular allocation of pensions for widows, handicapped and retired, long hours of power cuts and rough supply of potable water are some of the major complains that were discussed while criticising the state government. Harak Singh Rawat, Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, Mamta Gurung, city president of the Congress women’s wing, Satya Pokhriyal, former district president, Geeta Bisht, district secretary, Bala Sharma, Sudha Sharma, Sanyukta Rawat, Madhu Semwal and many others were present no the occasion. |
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Two bridges on Malan, Sukhro rivers inaugurated
Dehradun, May 24 Later, addressing a public meeting, he said the state was formed after much struggle and sacrifices and everyone should join hands in a positive manner for the development of the state. He inaugurated two bridges, one on the Sukhro river 385 metre long and another 225 metre long on the Malan river at a cost of Rs 17 crore. He said with the inauguration of these two important bridges, the long-felt need of people of the area had been met. He also announced that the state government would be setting up a national rural development institute at Kotdwar at a cost of Rs 100 crore, besides developing Charak Danda near Kotdwar as an ayurvedic medicines hub. He also promised to develop the area on the periphery of the Rajaji National Park as a tourist circuit to give employment opportunities to local unemployed youth. Bowing to the demand of the local people, he also announced to construct water storage facilities at the Malan and Sukhro rivers so that drinking water needs of people of the town could be met. Senior ruling BJP leaders, including local legislator Shailendra Singh Rawat, and senior state government officials were present on the occasion. |
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Cong panel to probe DPC poll debacle
Dehradun, May 24 Despite having 28 members in the DMC House, the Congress could not win even a single seat while the ruling BJP, which has a razor-thin majority of 32 members in the House of total 60 members, wrested all seats. The BJP not only won over one BSP member and another Independent but also lured some Congress councillors to vote for its candidates. The shocking results created a storm among the Congress councillors in the corporation and Leader of the Opposition in the corporation Ashok Verma offered to resign. This was followed by accusations and counter charges among different factions of the Congress. Some of the leaders even wrote to the state president demanding a probe and action against those who voted against the party candidates. Even letters and representations were sent to the party high command and senior party leaders in New Delhi. Bowing to the pressure, Arya today announced the formation of the committee comprising former legislator and party vice-president Subodh Uniyal, Virender Singh Bisht and Manohar lal Sharma. According to a party press note, the committee will meet all Congress councillors, party election in charge for the DPC elections and other leaders and then submit its report within 10 days to the state party president. “In the light of the report, Arya will take appropriate action against the culprits,” the press note said. |
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108 Ambulance to provide helpline for women
Dehradun, May 24 At a function held today at AMN Ghosh Auditorium, Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said the collaboration between 108 Ambulance Service and the State Women Commission would help in curbing atrocities against women in the state. He said his government had made a provision of Rs 1,400 crore as gender budget and was committed to the welfare of women in the state. Dr Nishank said 108 Ambulance Service had so far been able to save the lives of about 23,000 people during road accidents. The service had received about 43 lakh telephone calls over the past two years. About 1,400 babies were born in the moving ambulances. He said even small kids knew that 108 Ambulance Service should be called during an emergency. Anoop Nautiyal, Chief Executive Officer of
108 Ambulance Service, said the 108 ambulance service that started on May 15, 2008, had been using advanced call
centretechniques. This service had been linked with police services in addition to medical services and thus might work as a helpline in case of complaints related with atrocities on women in the state. Minister of State for the Women Empowerment and Child Development Vijaya Barthwal, chairperson of State Women Commission Susheela Baluni and
vice-chairperson Geeta Thakur were present on the occasion. |
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Diploma engineers’ body threatens to go on strike from June 7
Dehradun, May 24 At a press conference held here today, PS Rawat, state president of the federation, said the organisation had given ample time to the administration, but nothing had materialised yet. The federation had given time to the administration till June 10 to ponder over the raised issue, otherwise they would be compelled to go on an indefinite strike. It is pertinent to mention that the federation has already given a memorandum to the administration stating their demands of increasing income as per the Sixth Pay Commission. With the regularisation of the diploma engineers, promotion orders of the awaiting members and setting up a structure of the entire workforce were apparently their major issues that were primarily put forth in the notification. |
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CM expresses sympathy to accident victims’ kin
Haridwar, May 24 The accident happened early morning at about 5:45 am near the Sonalo bridge killing five persons and injuring one. According to information, there was a collision between a Wagon R car and a tanker which resulted in the death of five persons. The Wagon R car (UA-07 A-3312) was coming from Roorkee towards Haridwar when near the Sonalo bridge a tanker coming from the opposite direction collided with it. There were eight persons sitting in the car of whom only three survived. In his condolence message to the family members, Chief Minister Nishank urged them to have patience in this testing time and prayed to God for the early recovery of the injured. The CM also has directed District Magistrate R Meenakshi Sundaram to provide help and assistance to the families of the deceased and injured. |
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Another student commits suicide after failing exams
Nainital, May 24 According to information available, the victim has been identified as
Sanjay Kumar who was a resident of Rajiv Nagar and had appeared for Class XII examination from a school in Nanakmatta. Being depressed at his failure to clear the examination, the 18-year-old boy hung himself from a ceiling fan on yesterday afternoon. He was seen hanging by his mother who tried to save him, but he was declared brought dead at the hospital. His father and two brothers are serving in the Army. This is the second such incident reported from the region of schoolchildren taking the extreme step on account of their failure in the examination. Prior to this, a boy had killed himself by
consuming Sulphos tablets in Haldwani on Saturday. |
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HelpAge physiotherapy centre gets generator
Mussoorie, May 24 The forum also decided to form ward-level committees to assist senior citizens leading solitary life in the town. Mishra also said the forum was not interested in any political activities. The forum thanked Dy Director, HelpAge India, Dr Aapga Singh on providing generator and presenting a film related to senior citizens. Man Mohan Singh, Suresh Chand, GP Thapliyal, Harish Kalra and others were present. |
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175 get tips on disaster management
Mussoorie, May 24 The decision to form three ward-level committees was also taken on the occasion. The training was provided in first aid, search and rescue operations. Areas of Kaflani, Happy Valley, Barlowganj and ward No. 5 of Mussoorie were undertaken in the first phase of the project. Project Manager Gopichand and Fire Officer RL Sharma also provided tips on the occasion. The DIPIKO project is supported by the European Commission, Christian Aid, Seed India and EHA. |
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Sharpening their attacks on the state government for ignoring the existence and significance of statehood fighters, members of the Uttarakhand Rajya Nirman Andolankari Sanyukt Manch.
Perturbed members of the Zila Mahila Congress staged a dharna as part of the party’s agitation against the anti-people policies of the state BJP government at the Gandhi Park here today.
Workers of the state Congress women’s wing shouted slogans accusing the state government of doing little to address the concerns of people.
The State Women Commission and Pandit Deen Dyal Upadhyay, also known as GVK EMRI 108 Ambulance Services, joined hands to provide
a helpline to women in distress. Now, women facing atrocities can call up the 108 number for assistance. The emergency service also offers police service. With the new responsibility, the ambulance services will be equipped to provide police protection and other remedial measures.
Mussoorie, May 24
