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Support swells for Anna in Doon
Students burn an effigy of the Centre in protest against the arrest of Anna Hazare at the Clock Tower, Dehradun, on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Rallies snarl up traffic
Traffic moves at a snail’s pace as a
procession passes by on the Rajpur Road in Dehradun on Wednesday. A Tribune
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Much-publicised benefits elude widow
Darshini Devi mends shoes in Chamba village in Tehri Garhwal district.
MKP Inter-College, SGGR lift handball titles
Cantt Blue defeat Doon Star
Woman commits suicide
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Support swells for Anna in Doon
Dehradun/Mussoorie, August 17 The members of the Bhrashtachar Mitao Uttarakhand Bachao Sangathan tried to stop the Link Express in Dehradun. They staged a demonstration at a platform of Dehradun Railway station and lay down on the track in front of the train, raising slogans against the Centre for arresting Anna Hazare. However, as the train started leaving the platform, the protesters moved aside. Earlier, the police tried to convince them not to obstruct the way but they did not budge. Meanwhile, Gopal Bhardwaj, aged 60, used his roller skating wheels after a gap of 30 years at Jhoola Ghar, Mussoorie, with a placard on his chest stating ”Say No To Corruption” in support of the ongoing tirade by Anna Hazare in New Delhi. Bhardwaj began his journey from Jhoola Ghar and wheeled all along the Mall Road to Library Bazar where he paid obeisance at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and prayed for the well-being of Anna Hazare. Bhardwaj said if Anna Hazare could sit on fast and fight against corruption at the age of 74, people like him could contribute in supporting him in every way possible. Therefore, he thought of raising awareness for the issue by travelling on wheels today. He was cheered all along the way by tourists visiting the hill town. Supporting a strong Lokpal Bill, Bhardwaj said till the time bureaucracy and the political class was not made accountable, the issue of corruption would remain. Therefore, it was imperative to support Anna Hazare in his campaign. In another such campaign in support of Anna Hazare, various organisations took out a march from Shaheed Sthal to Gandhi Chowk, Mussoorie. Vishal Sharma, director of the Society for Civil Opinion, Reform and Empowerment, addressing a gathering, said the corruption had become a bane for the country and to remove it permanently, concerted and united efforts were needed. He also suggested to form an apolitical Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti soon so that more people from all walks of life could join in the movement against corruption. Bharatiya Janta Morcha workers also took out a separate march in support of Anna Hazare today.
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Rallies snarl up traffic
Dehradun, August 17 Rajpur Road, Clock Tower, Gandhi Road, Lansdowne Chowk and EC Road witnessed long traffic jams. Commuters had to wait for a longer time to reach their respective destinations. Since morning, rallies of different organisations and political parties kept passing through the main roads of the city disrupting the traffic. Supporters waving national flags and raising slogans in support of Anna continued their rallies and protests. The city traffic police also had a tough time managing the traffic, which was already chaotic. The police said they did their best to tackle the traffic woes, however, a large number of rallies affected the traffic flow.
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Much-publicised benefits elude widow
Mussoorie, August 17 Her life epitomises the neglect and rampant corruption prevalent in the system, be it at the state or Centre level. The tall claims made by the government of reaching out to the last person have proven hollow as she has not been receiving much-publicised benefits announced by the government here. Darshini Devi lost her husband early in life, who left a huge loan to be repaid by her which she eventually did by selling her lone house. Left with nothing, she did not lose hope and began mending shoes, the profession of her late husband. With this, Darshini Devi was able to marry off her only daughter. Speaking to the Tribune, Darshini Devi said the struggle for life had been a long one for her. Being critical of government support, she lamented that no mercy was shown to her while she was trying to repay the loan. She also recalled that she had applied for widow pension that never arrived. After reaching the age of 60, she applied for old-age pension which she got but she was not able to receive it in time. Whenever she went to collect her pension amount, Social Welfare Department officials turned her away on some flimsy pretext forcing her to work for more than eight hours to earn a square meal a day, she said. The introduction of the Lokpal Bill will change her life is a big question that seems to be caught between the political milieu but till that time, Darshini Devi continues to struggle on her own. SDM, Tehri, Naseer Khan said the administration would make a concerted effort to provide the benefit of the schemes being run by the government for such individuals.
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MKP Inter-College, SGGR lift handball titles
Dehradun, August 17 MKP Inter-College secured six points to stand first while KV OFD got second place with four points in the girls’ sub-junior event. In the boys’ sub-junior section, SGGR, Nehrugram, with six points and SBS Club, Balawala, with four points got first and second position, respectively. In the girls’ junior event, Stadium Trainees got the better of KV Number 1, Salawala, 7-3. Also, in the boys junior event, Stadium Trainees beat SGRR, Nehrugram 20-16. Meanwhile, senior footballer Ajay Sood was the chief guest at concluding ceremony. District sports officer and other officials of the department were also present.
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Badminton: State’s player gets silver
Dehradun, August 17 Prem Kumar paired Harish Bisht of Maharashtra in the doubles final in which they lost 21-17, 21-18 to settle for silver. He also took part in the singles event but lost in the quarterfinal.“More than 350 players from different states of the country took part in the championship,” he said. He played in the BMW (Badminton on wheelchair) 3 class event. “I happy that I have also got selected for the world badminton championship for the disabled which will be held in November 2011 in Guatemala,” he said. “Ranking players from all over the world will participate in the game. I will soon start preparing for the championship, “ he added.
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Cantt Blue defeat Doon Star
Dehradun, August 17 Tushar scored in the 49th minute of the play to turn things around after the first half went barren. The match was highly competitive but Doon Star’s efforts failed to bear fruit. Another match between Uttarakhand Police and City Young ended in a goalless draw. Meanwhile, Gypsy Club will face Doon Valley and Adhoiwala Boys will meet Garhwal Sporting tomorrow.
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Woman commits suicide
Dehradun, August 17 The police said the members of her family and in-laws had refused a post-mortem examination of the body and had taken permission from the District Magistrate in this regard. According to the police, no definite reason for the extreme step by the woman could be established. The deceased was a housewife while her husband runs a business. After the incident came to light last morning, the woman was taken to Government Doon Hospital by the members of her family and neighbours. However, she was declared brought dead by the doctors at the hospital.
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People in Dehradun and Mussoorie today came forward to support Anna Hazare’s movement against corruption. Some held marches and demonstrations
Dehradun, August 17
Mussoorie, August 17
Dehradun, August 17
Tushar’s lone goal effort sailed Cantt Blue home against Doon Star 1-0 in a super league match of the district football league held on the Pavilion ground here today.
Tushar scored in the 49th minute of the play to turn things around after the first half went barren. The match was highly competitive but Doon Star’s efforts failed to bear fruit.
