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Cops fail to crack idols’ mystery
Dhumal opens Shahpur degree college building
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Tourism Department to
woo entrepreneurs
Stone of science laboratory laid
at Pragpur
Goddess Hadimba heads for Kullu Dasehra
Three teenagers held for theft
Health camp on Oct 24
Man stung by wasps, dead
Guv, CM greet people on Dasehra
Mountain Biking rally from Oct 22
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Cops fail to crack idols’ mystery
Shimla, October 16 Those arrested in this connection have told the police that the idols were given to them by a scrap dealer. The police has now dispatched teams to arrest the scrap dealer who is at present out of Himachal. It was on a tip-off from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) which helped the police recover these valuable idols from Mandi. Those involved in the illegal act were trying to strike a deal for the idols, which could fetch a huge amount in the international market. “We are trying to trace the person who reportedly gave the idols to the arrested persons for sale and the teams have been sent outside the state,” said S.R. Mardi, ADGP (Law and Order). He said the police was trying to establish link to ascertain the exact place from where these idols belonged. Police sources said most likely these idols could have been brought from some temple or monastery in the tribal districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti. This was not the first time that such incident had taken place as rare artifacts had been stolen from temples in various parts of the state. In fact, it was in April earlier this year that a century old bell was stolen from the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) here. Police investigations into the case had revealed that some people had tried to steal a similar ancient bell from Biji Mahadev temple in Kullu also. The police had still not been able to trace the bell stolen from IIAS. The George Cross stolen from the house of a widow, Brahmi Devi, in Bilaspur had made international news when it was put up for sale by an auction house in London. Even though the state government was able to stall the auction, it has still not been able to get the medal back despite repeated requests from the widow. The frequent thefts of idols have, however, confirmed that smugglers have been eyeing these
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Dhumal opens Shahpur degree college building
Kangra, October 16 He also opened 30-metre span Lanjhni bridge over Banoi Khad on Upper Odder Vishnu road, constructed at a cost of Rs 145 lakh, for adjoining villages. Addressing a public meeting, Prof. Dhumal said the NIFT had started functioning in Kangra district where national-level educational and vocational education facilities would be available to the youth. He said Central University would start from Monday at a temporary complex at Shahpur. He said the private participation was also being motivated to bring about quality change in the education system. He said IIT classes had also been started at Mandi and ESI Medical College would also start its teaching activities by the next financial year. Prof. Dhumal said foundation stones for a number of projects were laid by leaders of the previous government without making any budgetary provisions in a bid to cheat the local people. He said it was only on his coming to power that adequate budget was provided for all pending schemes for its completion. He said uniform development of every area was being ensured by rising above all considerations. He said the state had entered into an agreement with Patanjali Yog Peeth, Haridwar, which would be purchasing 15 herbs grown in the state for its medicinal use. He said the Peeth would soon be opening its complex at Sadhupul in Solan district to give a boost to herbal cultivation. He said the state had recommended setting up of a BSF Battalion at Shahpur by making required land available for it. He sanctioned Rs 80,000 for 5-year-old girl Arpita of Sarau village, for her heart operation at IGMC. Sarveen Chaudhary, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, thanked the Chief Minister for dedicating new building to the students of the college. |
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Tourism Department to woo entrepreneurs
Shimla, October 16 It is for the first time that the department is holding a roadshow in Delhi which will exhibit the handicrafts, folk dance and music, culture and cuisine of the hill state in the national capital. “Interaction will be held with big industrial houses, especially those in hospitality sector, who will be encouraged to invest in the state,” said Arun Sharma, Director, Tourism. Thrust will also be on meeting travel operators to promote Himachal as a tourist destination. With Himachal having something to offer to every kind of tourist, there is immense potential for attracting more visitors. There is pilgrim tourism, Buddhist circuit in the tribal belts of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur, adventure sports, including water and snow activities. The department is also keen to encourage film-makers and television serial producers to hold shooting at various locations in the state. Though the move to set up a film city has not taken off, the government is keen that this too is done in the private sector. Delhi Haat will buzz with activity on October 24 when Himachali folk singers and dancers will regale the people. There will be a special food festival where Himachali cuisines will be served. The Handloom and Handicraft Corporation will put up an exhibition of Kullu and Kinnauri shawls, caps, Chamba rumaal and Kangra miniature paintings. Tourism officials said the government was keen to rope in private investment in the state and a number of sites had been identified which could be offered to those interested in setting up hotels, golf courses and health resorts. Interaction will be held with big industrial houses, especially those in hospitality sector, which will be encouraged to invest in the state — Arun Sharma, Director, Tourism
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Stone of science laboratory laid
at Pragpur
Kangra, October 16 He was here today to lay the stone of science laboratory, a Rs 78 lakh project at Government Senior Secondary School,
Pragpur. He urged the teachers to provide moral and social education to the students to shape their future in right
perspective. He said the government was eager to provide better facilities to sportspersons and efforts were on to search the talent at the panchayat level. He said Rs 72.15 crore would be spent on the construction of playgrounds in the state. The rural development was the priority and projects to provide jobs to youths, especially rural people, had been initiated, he said. He added that Rs 353-crore “Kisan Bagwan Samridhi
Yojana” and Rs 300-crore Dood Ganga project were helping the jobless youth besides helping farmers and horticulturists. Director, Forest Corporation, Vikram Thakur and former MLA Naveen Diman were also present. |
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Goddess Hadimba heads for Kullu Dasehra
Manali, October 16 Notably, unless the palanquin of Goddess Hadimba, wife of Bhima, one of the five Pandva brothers, reaches Kullu, the festival does not begin. At a distance of about 2 km from here stands a temple in a pagoda-shaped structure, built about 500 years ago and popularly known as the Dhungri temple. Hundreds of devotees set out on a journey from the Dhungri temple this morning, carrying the palanquin for Kullu so that the Dasehra festival begins tomorrow on time. The event is referred to as “Vida Dashami” (Vijaya Dashmi), a time to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Kullu Dasehra is unlike any other festival across the country. Interestingly, no effigies of Ravana, Kumbakarana and Meghnath are burnt in Kullu. Idols of various gods and goddesses, accompanied by their devotees, assemble at the Dhalpur ground for the celebrations. The palanquin of Goddess Hadimba is taken to a place where a messenger carrying a silver “chhari” comes to escort the deity to the Raghunath temple, the presiding deity of Kullu Dasehra.
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Three teenagers held for theft
Shimla, October 16 According to the police, the three teenagers entered the house during daytime when the children were playing outside. The three boys got some cash and about 50 gm of gold. The moment the woman of the house returned she raised an alarm and the police was able to nab the trio. In yet another case of theft, four persons looted Rs 50,000 and gold ornaments from the house of an engineer working in Kuwait. “His wife reported the matter to the police stating that four persons entered her house late in the night and took away cash and gold,” said RM Sharma, DIG. There has been a sudden spurt in thefts in the town in practically all localities. What is most alarming is the fact that many of these thefts have taken place during broad daylight when the owners left the house only for a short while.
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Health camp on Oct 24
Hamirpur, October 16 Giving this information to mediapersons here today, president of the sabha Rajinder Rana said renowned orthopaedician Dr Raj Bahadur and his team of doctors would give medical advice to the patients in this camp. He said the registration in this camp would be open from 8am to 11 am and medicines would also be given to the patients free of cost. Gynaecology, medicine, ENT and ophthalmology, cardiology, skin and ortho specialists would be present in this health camp.
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Man stung by wasps, dead
Sundernagar, October 16 Both were taken to Community Health Centre, Dehar, and afterwards referred to Civil Hospital, Sundernagar. Surnder Kumar died and his wife is stated to be out of danger.
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Guv, CM greet people on Dasehra
Shimla, October 16 Governor Urmila Singh said Dasehra was a symbol of victory of good over evil. The Governor hoped the festival would be celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm throughout
the state. The Chief Minister, Prem Kumar Dhumal, also extended his heartiest felicitations to the people of Himachal Pradesh. Dhumal said the Dasehra festival would bring happiness, peace and prosperity in the lives of the people of the state. He also expressed gratitude to artisans who have made various effigies for the festival.
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Mountain Biking rally from Oct 22
Shimla, October 16 The Himalayan Adventures Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (HASTPA) has been organising the event from Shimla to Manali every year since 2005 with the financial and administrative support of the Tourism Department. The event will start from Shimla and pass through Sainj, Tannu Jubber, Kullu, Sarahan, Sirolskar, Chattri, Tattapani and Naldehra. The rally spanning over nine days will cover a distance of 500 km.
— TNS
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