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Nishank gives nod to commercial cultivation of herbs
BJP leader holds dharna against daughter-in-law
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Good response to Jan Chetna rally of Cong
Virmani’s re-election as Doon Cong chief hailed
5 get 10-yr jail for gang-raping minor
Jal Nigam workers hold dharna, gherao MD
NABARD officers get training at FRI
Mussoorie Press Club celebrates foundation day
Police meeting held on security concerns
Residents plant 100 saplings
Young nature lovers form Nature Restoration Group
Statement of Sandeep’s kin incorrect: Raj Bhawan
Increase in Haj pilgrims’ quota demanded
Woman injured in leopard attack
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Nishank gives nod to commercial cultivation of herbs
Dehradun, July 19 At a meeting held today at the Secretariat, Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank gave a go-ahead to the Rs 4-crore plan for the border areas of the state asking the departments concerned to not only strengthen the economic conditions of the small and marginal farmers but ensure that these areas have facilities of schools, hospitals, electricity supply, roads, etc, under the Border Area Development Programme. He directed the officers concerned to prepare a micro plan for areas that are susceptible to disasters. Enquiring about the disaster preparedness in Joshimath, the Chief Minister held a telephonic discussion with the tehsildar, getting details about the on-ground preparedness. The Chief Minister specifically asked the officers to prepare a contingency and rehabilitation plan for 100 villages that are disaster prone. He instructed Additional Chief Secretary SK Matto to revitalise the local groups like the Mahila Mangal Dals, Yuvak Mangal Dal and members of social organisations by imparting them training in first aid and disaster management. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also asked his office to prepare sound plans so that the Central government aid could be accessed for strengthening Naini Saini, Chinyalosaur and Gauchar airstrips. He said as those airstrips fall in border areas, it was all the more important that they be developed. Nishank also held discussions on the construction of new railway routes sanctioned for Rishikesh, Karanprayag and between Muzafarnagar and Roorkee. The meeting was also attended by Additional Chief Secretary SK Matoo, Principal Secretary Chief Minister DK Kotiya and others.
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BJP leader holds dharna against daughter-in-law
Pitthoragarh, July 19 He is seeking justice against his daughter-in-law. “After my daughter-in-law, Ranjana, became Pitthoragarh Zila Panchayat Chairperson in 2008, she began disintegrating my family and left the village,” said Chanar Ram. Ranjana has denied the allegations made by her father-in-law in public and said because she denied his interference in the day-to-day working of the Zila Panchayat, he turned against her. “I am a qualified person and know how to run this esteemed body on which the aspirations of people from every corner of the district depend. But my father-in-law wants to run it according to his own will and make me ditto to what he decides,” said Ranjana. Chanar Ram, a very close friend of Uttarakhand BJP chief Bishan Singh Chufal, was himself a senior and active BJP worker and a gram pradhan of his village in Pungrow Patti of Berinag sub-division. “I have been working with the BJP for the past 20 years, but after the party denied me justice on this matter, I sat here to demand justice from the goddess,” said Chanar. But Ranjana said except the father-in-law, her entire family was united. “My relations with my husband, two children and other members of the family are intact, but my father-in-law, who wants to interfere in my working, is against the dignity of the Zila Panchayat and its Chairperson. I rejected his interference and advised him to remain only an elderly family member,” said Ranjana. Her husband is in the Army.
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Good response to Jan Chetna rally of Cong
Haridwar, July 19 The Jan Chetna rally reached the city from Lakshar yesterday and wherever it passed through generated euphoria and mass attention. Seva Dal workers were putting on traditional party attire with Gandhi caps. The motive of the awareness rally was to bring to public’s notice the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, anti-poor policies of the state government and various other state-related issues. Leading the rally was former Haridwar parliamentarian Harpal
Sathi. He said the state government run by Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank had totally failed in governance and common public was perturbed by daily crime and scandals. A memorandum was given to City Magistrate Archana Grehawar by workers. |
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Virmani’s re-election as Doon Cong chief hailed
Dehradun, July 19 At the state Congress headquarters in Dehradun, Uttarakhand Congress workers distributed sweets to mark the occasion. Virmani himself present there attributed his re-election to the post of Mahanagar President due to the affection of party workers. He also expressed gratitude to state Congress President Yashpal Arya and Opposition leader Harak Singh Rawat. “I am obidged that the Congress high command has reposed faith in me and re-elected me for the coveted post of Mahanagar Dehradun President,” Virmani said. Uttarakhand Congress Secretary Vijay Singh Chauhan also expressed gratitude to senior Congress leaders on Virman’s re-election. Leaders Subodh Uniyal and Shankar Chand Ramola too greeted Virmani on his re-election.
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5 get 10-yr jail for gang-raping minor
Dehradun, July 19 The then 15-year-old girl had gone to Khalanga Memorial on the Shastradhara Road with her friend. The Raipur resident was reportedly strolling near the memorial when the five persons reached there. They started eve-teasing the girl and when her friend protested to it, they beat him and forcibly took the girl to a nearby jungle where they raped her one by one. Today, Justice UC Dhyani, on the basis of scientific evidence and statements given by the victim, pronounced the sentence. The prosecution had produced 17 witnesses, while the defence had 15 witnesses in its favour. 2 miscreants snatch man’s mobile phone
Two unidentified persons snatched a mobile phone of a Ritha Mandi resident under the Patelnagar police station area here last night. Victim Vivek Bhatnagar alleged in his complaint to the police that his mobile phone was snatched from his hands from the road by two unidentified men. A case under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered at the Patelnagar police station. Mother of killed child threatens suicide
The mother, along with relatives of Mahvish, the six-year-old girl who was found murdered in a nalluh near the Inamulla Building area a week ago, met the Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and threatened that if the culprits were not brought to book she would commit suicide. Mahvish’s mother alleged that the five persons who had killed her husband a few years ago had also murdered her daughter. She said if the five persons were not arrested, she would end her life. She rued that she had no other option than to commit suicide since the police hadn’t acted even after the second death of her family. SSP GS Martoliya assured her of initiating action into the matter. The missing report of Mahvish’s was lodged at the Kotwali Police station on the night her body was recovered from a nalluh. Her father Margub was murdered a few years ago by some persons who hadn’t been arrested till today by the police. |
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Jal Nigam workers hold dharna, gherao MD
Dehradun, July 19 The employees are demanding the assimilation of 343 field workers of Peyjal Nigam in the department and implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations. The employees first staged a dharna at the office premises and later the MD was gheraoed when he was leaving for home and relented only when he assured the employees that the proposal has already been sent to the government, and the delay is at that end. Later, the employees suspended the dharna. Earlier, Pitambar Dutt, President of Jal Nigam Jal Sansthan Mazdoor Union, said both the government and the department was not taking up the matter seriously though they have already held discussions with Chief Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Drinking Water Minister Prakash Pant. It may be mentioned that the union was demanding the assimilation of 1,394 field workers in the department. The government had passed an order of 1,051 employees, leaving out 343 field workers now being resented by the union leaders. Besides, they are demanding that the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations be implemented for ad-hoc employees as well.
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NABARD officers get training at FRI
Dehradun, July 19 Inaugurating the training programme, Director, FRI, SS Negi asked the NABARD officers to take full advantage of the training. He said the FRI had some of the best expertise in forestry and said the institute had been imparting training to officers and workforce of various departments for larger interests of forestry. Dr VRR Singh, Head, Silviculture Division, focused his lecture on conservation. He also discussed new techniques linked to forestry in the institute. Head, Extension Division, FRI, Jaishree Chauhan said the training programme would help the forestry discipline officers of NABARD of the latest in the forestry sector. It would also take up the challenges apart from deliberating on possible solutions. NABARD’s MD Dr MD Haq said the services of NABARD officers being trained would be utilised by the bank across the country. Sixteen NABARD officers were taking part in the training programme which will conclude on July 24.
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Mussoorie Press Club celebrates foundation day
Mussoorie, July 19 Eight eminent persons were felicitated posthumously on the occasion for their social service. The family members received the citation and shawl on their behalf. Former Palika President Hukum Singh Panwar, senior Congress leader Dev Raj Kapoor, Mathura Prasad Bhatt, Nand Kishore Bhamboo, Ram Charan, Rakesh Rawat, Motilal Vaish and Jagmohan were the recipients of the award. The journalists demanded a housing colony from the chief guest. Other invited guests were Mussoorie MLA Jot Singh Gunsola, Rajpur MLA Ganesh Joshi and former Palika President MS Mall, who supported the demand and said the media was the fourth pillar of the constitution and it was sad that they were fighting for a roof on their head. Khajan Das assured the scribes that he would work judiciously in fulfilling their demands. Mussoorie Press Club president Bijendar Panwar thanked the invited audience for their support and said the Press Club would keep on the good work in the service of the nation. Eminent folk artiste Nand Lal Bharti said the government was neglecting local folk artistes by not providing a platform at various festivals and melas organised in the state. He also said a need for a museum was felt as folk instruments were gradually vanishing. He further said right now only 13 traditional folk musical instruments were surviving and if the government did not establish a museum and support the folk artistes, these would also vanish in the near future. Reshma, another folk artiste, said the traditional attire was also vanishing due to the influx of western culture and people of the state should not forget their traditional dresses like ghagra and kurta which were the pride of Uttarakhand.
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Police meeting held on security concerns
Dehradun, July 19 Pant in his address pressed upon working on mutual coordination and trust. He said after the formation of the Uttarakhand state, the police of the region had got strengthened and like the police forces of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, it was adept at tackling criminals and non-social elements. Senior police officers present at the meeting gave a presentation on different points, which were discussed at length. The topics included security concerns and preparations for the forthcoming Kanwar Mela, ban on DJs and implementation of traffic rules. Information was shared in regard with the left extremisms in Uttarakhand and its neighbouring states were also discussed. Besides, important issues in regard with Nepal and China- coordination among all police organisations and security forces, vehicle checking, security, checking, roads and bridges of importance were discussed. Stopping inter-state crimes, arresting such criminals, sharing information and mutual coordination were discussed. Steps were also discussed to stop smuggling from Tibet and Nepal borders.
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Residents plant 100 saplings
Dehradun, July 19 Rajpur MLA Ganesh Joshi presided over the plantation programme, which was held with the assistance of the Dehradun Forest Division authorities. A total of 100 tree saplings were planted on the occasion. SP Nawani, President, Doon Vihar Colony, Rajpur Road, said the residents had been anxiously waiting for the rainy season in order to conduct a plantation exercise in their locality. He expressed concern over the fast-vanishing greenery of the city. Daya Joshi, Nisha Sharma, Jayanti Sharma, Vijay Lakshmi and Poonam Nautiyal were among those who took part in the plantation drive.
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Young nature lovers form Nature Restoration Group
Dehradun, July 19 Before the enthusiasts started the plantation, they were briefed on nature by Shah and taken on a tour of the adjacent herbal garden. The volunteers were amazed at the variety of herbs growing there. Though all herbs and plants elicited interest, but brahmi booti known for its memory-boosting properties and aloe vera known for its skin-soothing qualities, generated the most interest and questions by the volunteers. After the nature awareness tour, the volunteers set forth on the task they were raring to do. Initiating the activity, Dr KCS Rawat, GGM and Chief Medical Services, ONGC, and AK Shah, GM (HR), ONGC, planted bottlebrush trees. Kids excited at the opportunity of being a part of this great cause jumped into action by planting the saplings of bottlebrush, mor pankhi, jamun and kachnar etc. In the end, it turned out to be a wonderful event, which certainly will go a long way to increase nature awareness among the kids. |
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Statement of Sandeep’s kin incorrect: Raj Bhawan
Dehradun, July 19 The officials termed the reported statement given by two relatives of Sandeep as totally incorrect and malicious. Ashok Pai, Secretary to the Governor, said there was a protocol to get an audience with the Governor. The parents of Sandeep were given time to meet the Governor on July 19. The Governor has been gracious in giving audience to a large number of people from across the state and there is no restriction on anyone in meeting her with a genuine cause. The Raj Bhawan officials termed the statements attributed to them as completely baseless. The Tribune regrets the misinformation carried inadvertently in the news item of July 18. |
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Increase in Haj pilgrims’ quota demanded
Dehradun, July 19 The members of the delegation today submitted a memorandum to the Dehradun District Magistrate and appealed to him to submit it to the office of the Prime Minister. Talking to the media, Furkaan Ahmad, district president of Tanzim-E-Rehnuma-e-Millat, said about 32 per cent Muslims resided in Uttarakhand and more and more people were desirous of going on Haj. He said the quota of the state had decreased. He further stated that the community had been demanding an increase in the number of pilgrims for the past many years. Ahmad also claimed that the construction of the Haj House at Peeran kaliyar Sharif near Roorkee was pending for many years. He said no government had been able to complete it. |
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Woman injured in leopard attack
Dehradun, July 19 An injured Chabi Devi was taken to the hospital in Uttarkashi, but in view of the seriousness of her injuries the doctors referred her to the Doon Hospital here. The leopard attack took place at Khattu Khal village in Uttarkashi district when 37-year-old Chabi Devi had finished her routine work of collecting firewood and fodder for the cattle and goats owned by her family. According to villagers, Chabi Devi had retired to the shelter near the cattle shed to sleep when she was attacked by a leopard. The cattle was tied outside the shelter. The feline grabbed her neck, but she screamed for help. Hearing the alarm raised by her, family members and other villagers came to her assistance. As people shouted and made a noise, the leopard left the woman and escaped into the darkness. Her family members said though leopards in the region were known to opportunistically attack and kill cattle and other domesticated animals, this is the first incident in which a leopard had attacked a human inside a shelter in the village. |
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