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3 of family killed as embankment collapses on shelter
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Many more such tragedies waiting to happen
‘Model UN’ encourages students to research political positions
Family wants road named after Tejpal
Boost for modernisation of madrasas in state
US respects its citizens: Bhagat
Students made aware of RTI Act
Scientists’ society to educate kids in astronomy
ABVP begins drive for cleaner Doon valley
DAV Public School organises annual function
Hockey at RIMC
Roller skating championship
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3 of family killed as embankment collapses on shelter
Dehradun, May 6 According to the police, Haffi Ram (28), his wife Pooja (25) and son Vikas (8) are among the deceased while his daughter Neha (9) survived. The three members of the family were taken to the Doon Hospital where doctors declared them dead. The incident happened at about 5:30 am. People from the nearby areas called up the 108 emergency service. But, according to the local residents, it reached quite late. Nishank tells DM to
give relief to kin Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has expressed sorrow over the death of three members of the family. He directed the District Magistrate to give the required ex gratia to the next of the kin of the deceased.
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Many more such tragedies waiting to happen
Dehradun, May 6 While the MC often complains that it is not provided adequate force to carry out anti-encroachment operations in such areas, the administration too seems to be willing to let the matter go away. “We are tired of writing to the District Magistrate and the MC to take action against these slums, but in vain. We have also taken up the matter with the Rajpur police but nobody has paid heed towards it,” Rajpur councillor Nisha Rana told The Tribune. “Other than Sapera Basati, Kaath Bangla-II and Vir Gabbar Basati-II are also in danger. These slums are situated near nullahs and during the rainy season the possibility of many such incidents can’t be ruled out,” the councillor added. At many places on the periphery of the city small slums come up initially and then gradually grow bigger. The administration succumbs to the pressure from a large number of residents living in these slums and ultimately sells the land to them. Meanwhile, DM Sachin Kurve couldn’t be contacted for his comments despite repeated attempts.
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‘Model UN’ encourages students to research political positions
Dehradun, May 6 To initiate the seminar, Amitava Tripathi, Ambassador to Switzerland was invited as the chief guest, while Seth A Roberts, International Affairs, UNESCO, accompanied him as special guest. While addressing the students at the seminar, Tripathi said the concept of Model United Nations was to encourage students of all ages to actively participate in a simulated version of the United Nations. “The basic focus of the programme is to facilitate students to research political positions of nations and global areas of conflict to gain better understanding of the world through it,” he said. “The seminar will also aim at developing the art of peaceful negotiations among potential national and international leaders. MUN is a forum where students act as representatives of their appointed country and are pioneers of their country’s stand. It gives the students an opportunity to showcase their unique talents, which include their oratory skills, spontaneous thinking, being able to formulate plans of action under pressure, to be able to come to a workable compromise,” he added. The programme includes more than hundred participants from Mayo Girls’ College, Ajmer, Lawrence School Sanawar, DPS RK Puram, Shri Ram School, Gurgaon, La Martnier Boys, Kolkata, Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun, Hopetown Girls’ School, Dehradun, The Doon School, Dehradun and Welham Boys’ School, Dehradun. Meanwhile, to brief the students about the ‘International Model United Nations’ (IMUN) summer camp programme undertaken by the UNESCO, Seth A Roberts, visited The Heritage School, Dehradun, here today. Seth, a social studies teacher, is currently supporting all professional development, assessment and extra-curricular activities. He said, “Each camper acts as an ambassador and represents his or her own assigned country. Students from all over the world attend the camp and get to know each other by sharing their amazing experiences.” “The summer camp will surely help children to grasp the opportunity to address global issues, will improve communication skills and critical thinking skills, while promising to be one of the most interesting, educational as well as memorable experiences of the students life,” he added.
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Family wants road named after Tejpal
Dehradun, May 6 General Secretary of the Race Course Society Devender Pal Singh Kohli said the aggrieved family said they requested all to press for the demand for naming the road from Race Course to Arha Ghar Chowk as Tejpal Road. Meanwhile, Kohli said the body of the pilot was expected to reach home in the morning tomorrow. It has arrived in Delhi and will soon be brought to Dehradun by a plane,
he added. The ill-fated helicopter had taken off from Tawang at 9.50 am on Saturday and after about 20 minutes it lost communication with the air traffic control authorities.
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Boost for modernisation of madrasas in state
Dehradun, May 6 As many as 65 madrasas and 192 teachers, who will teach Science and Mathematics, will benefit from the programme. When the proposal was made in 2009-10, it was rejected by the Central Government on technical grounds. “During this (2009-10) period, two meetings were held in New Delhi with the HRD Ministry, but no one represented the state at the meeting, and the allocation was never made,” said Alem Ansari, nodal officer, Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (MSDP). Sources said the absence of any representative from the state government was attributed to a lack of communication. To fill in the gaps, the state government has recently established an MSDP cell. Now, the aid is expected to be disbursed soon to the beneficiaries, and the modernisation programme will get back on track. In 2005, Rs 2 crore (approx) was disbursed for the first time during the tenure of former Chief Minister of ND Tiwari. “At that time 125 madrasas were covered and 181 teachers were given computer education,”said Ansari. There are about 1,000 madrasas in the state. Along with the SPQEM, another scheme Infrastructure Development for Minority Institutions (IDMI) also aims at strengthening educational infrastructure of minority schools. Under IDMI, a one-time grant of Rs 50 lakh is given for carrying out construction of libraries, computer laboratories and even upgrading of school infrastructure. “This scheme, while being popular among other minorities, has not really caught up with Muslim minority institutions, as around 25 per cent of the contribution has to be made by the beneficiaries and only 75 per cent of the grant is made by the state,” said VR Tamta, Additional Secretary, Social Welfare.
65 madrasas to benefit
As many as 65 madrasas and 192 teachers, who will teach science and mathematics, will benefit from the programme. When the proposal was made in 2009-10, it was rejected by the Central Government on technical grounds
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US respects its citizens: Bhagat
Dehradun, May 6 “India has not been able to take action against those involved in terrorist strikes in the country, while the US action has shown that it respects its citizens. It is time the politicians here have to tell what they are doing,” said Bhagat, who was on his second visit to Doon in about a month’s time. The young writer is to participate in a seminar with parents and students together tomorrow at St Joseph’s Academy. “A seminar only with students is of no use. But yes if parents and students are together in a seminar, then it is very effective,” he opined. “My team and I have prepared a presentation for students based on three aspects, which will be very useful for them,” he added. Bhagat feels, “Teachers should be good. If they are not, then they should be changed and better ones should be brought in,” he said, while saying there was no quality education in our country. “We should always strive for excellence. I don’t have six pack abs and six feet height; that doesn’t mean I should try for it,” he further added.
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Students made aware of RTI Act
Dehradun, May 6 Speaking on the occasion, Meenakshi Saxena, Principal of Touchwood School, said: “Most of the citizens of the country are not aware of the prevalent rights and laws and it is extremely important for us to avail ourselves of the benefits of all the rights and laws.” “The students are the future and who better than them to take the initiative forward towards making the administration of our country more accountable,” she added. Under the second leg of the campaign, booklets containing information on the Right to Information Act were given to each participating student. It has been mentioned in the booklet that the RTI gives every individual the right to question all the government organisations and even some private organisations, thereby allowing him/her to expose corruption in these sectors. Yudhishter Puran Singh of I-care-India stated: “It is the duty of our organisation to support the students in their endeavour to bring about accountability in the present administrative system”. “Within the next 24 or 48 hours, I-care will be filing applications on behalf of the students on diverse issues ranging from poor condition of the roads to illegal deforestation.”
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Scientists’ society to educate kids in astronomy
Dehradun, May 6 The programme commenced at Hindu National Inter College, Dehradun, where eminent scientists from SPECS and the National Council of Communication on Science and Technology (NCCST) interacted with students. While addressing students during the inaugural session of the programme, Dr DK Pandey, Senior Scientist, NCCST, Department of Science and Technology, said the programme would break myths about heavenly bodies. Dr Brij Mohan Sharma, Secretary, SPECS, said the campaign of a mobile TARAMANDAL would be run in all seven districts as well as in each block of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. He said, “Astronomy is perhaps the best science for teaching children as its theme-based learning projects can help teach children not only about the subjects but builds curiosity to know about celestial bodies better along with reading, writing, math, history, geometry, chemistry, art and photography.” “Almost any area of knowledge can be integrated into a children's astronomy class or workshop. Children are not only learning the fascinating subject of astronomy that has engaged children of all ages for centuries but it can be the coordinating art and science too,” he added. Dr Rajendra Dobhal, Director-General, Uttarakhand Council of Science and Technology, was also present in the programme that addressed all students of remote areas in Garhwal Mandal of Uttarakhand.
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ABVP begins drive for cleaner Doon valley
Dehradun, May 6 Anshul Chawla, a member of the ABVP, said, “Our drive to make the city beautiful and clean is for one and all. The pasting of posters on the walls of buildings and public transport is spoiling the image of Dehradun.”
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DAV Public School organises annual function
Dehradun, May 6 The programme commenced with the welcome of chief guest Ganesh Dandriyal, followed by lighting of the ceremonial lamp by him. Accompanying him was Mohan Lal as guest of honour, JK Kapoor, manager of the school, HL Bhatiya, Sudesh Hingle, and Col. Painuly (retd). The celebrations began with the school choir presenting an invocation to Goddess Saraswati. The colourful evening began under the theme ‘Satranga bachpan’. Programmes like music medley, songs, dance, aerobics, and yoga were the centres of attraction. However, an English play, ‘Pied Piper’ stole the show, which was followed by the famous Sufi number Dama dum mast kalandar’.
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Hockey at RIMC
Dehrdaun, May 6 In the second match played between Ranjit section and Shivaji section (Juniors), Ranjit section won. Earlier Cadet Orkhodip of Shivaji section scored the first goal. The match was coming to an end, but then Cadet Divyaraj of Ranjit section scored an equaliser. The match ended but was followed by five penalty strokes for each team, in which Cadets Divyaraj and Rohan scored for Ranjit section and Cadet Neeraj scored for Shivaji section. At the end the score was 3-2. The third match was played between Ranjit section and Chandragupta section (seniors) in which Chandragupta section won with a score of 4-2. The first goal was scored by Cadet Ankit of Ranjit section but Cadet Suhas’s equaliser made the game exciting. Again Cadet Rahul of Chandragupta section scored. Immediately after half time, Cadet Avnish of Ranjit section scored an equaliser. After sometime Cadets Ayush and Abhishek of Chandragupta section scored two more goals to make the score 4-2 in the end. The match referees were Havildar Vikrant, Havildar Jogwinder and Birjesh.
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Roller skating championship
Dehradun, May 6 The main attractions include the Speed Rink Race, the Road Race, Artistic show, Roll Ball and Roller hockey. Nearly 255 skaters will participate from reputed schools of Dehraun, Roorkee and Mussoorie.
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Had the family of Haffi Ram paid heed to an appeal of the administration, his family would have been saved.
After some mild action against the dwellers of such illegal slums, the administration and the Municipal Corporation turn a blind eye to the risk the slum dwellers run living in such precarious places.
Dehradun, May 6
Dehradun, May 6
Dehradun, May 6
Dehradun, May 6
