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CM’s visit brings cheer to Jhajjar residents
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Jhajjar to have police college
South Haryana leaders allege bias for political gain
Cops to get training in handling cyber crime
Policemen get training in cyber crime during a programme on “Cyber Crime Investigation” in Jhajjar. Photo by writer
Sonepat leads in realisation of power arrears
104-km stretch of NH-73 to be four-laned
Dignitaries at a seminar on "Translation, Bilingualism, Pedagogy: Possibilities, Potentials and Pitfalls” in Ateli. A Tribune photograph
Beware of pre-launch property offers from private colonisers
NIT to establish four centres of excellence
Officials told to stop construction of nullahs
State to deliver 36 services in time-bound manner
Services of DAV Institutions’ founder lauded
Sirsa college establishes Swami Vivekananda Study Centre
Programme highlights teachings of social reformer
Hisar-based folk singer Rajbala performs at the Ragini contest at Yavanika Open Air Theatre in Panchkula. Photo by writer
Checking population growth top priority: MP
11 law students from KU selected for internship
Army Chief’s age row
Kurukshetra University invites research papers
National Pharmacy Week concludes
State sets up panel to help rape victims
Brahmakumar Bhagwan Bhai addresses jail inmates in Rewari. Photo: Nawal Kishore Rastogi
Karnal MC offices to be shifted to old Sessions Court Complex
Pinjore prof wins All-India English Braille contest
Traffic awareness drive launched
Fatehabad to get two railway overbridges
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CM’s visit brings cheer to Jhajjar residents
Jhajjar, January 16 Coming up to the expectation of the people, the Chief Minister announced a number of development projects for Jhajjar, including a nursing college, a community centre, a sports complex, a rest house and a ring road, besides giving a grant of Rs 10 crore to the local Municipal Committee for undertaking various development works. He made all these announcements at various programmes held during his two-day visit here. The Chief Minister, while addressing public meetings here, said keeping the performance of sportspersons of the district in the Commonwealth Games held last year, it had now become necessary to provide better sports facilities to the children of the district so that their sports talent could be further nurtured in a better way. Hooda announced to set up a park over an area of six acres at the Sampla road here saying that it would be named after freedom fighter Rao Mangli Ram. He also announced to construct a new rest house comprising 10 rooms at Jhajjar and a ring road to be constructed here to get the city rid of the problem of traffic jams. “Jhajjar will be developed on the pattern of Gurgaon and will also get a facelift. Big projects which are being implemented in this city have now started yielding results. The city has been linked with the railway lines for which the state government has borne 50 per cent cost of the railway line. Thermal plants set up at Jhajjar have also given recognition to this city not only in the country, but also in the world,” said the Chief Minister. Addressing the people on this occasion, MP Deepender Hooda said new directions had been given to the development in the area during the past six-and-a-half years. The four-laning work of the Rohtak-Jhajjar-Rewari road was going on on a war footing, he added. Haryana Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal said the projects which had been dedicated or whose foundation stone had been laid by the Chief Minister would certainly give impetus to the development of Jhajjar.
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Jhajjar to have police college
Jhajjar: The state government has decided to set up a police college at Matanhale village here in order to train police personnel for their skill development.
This was announced by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda during his recent visit to Jhajjar.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the previous INLD government had duped the people by laying the foundation stone for the military school, whereas there was no such real proposal. “The state government has decided to open the police college so that police personnel could be equipped to deal with the changing times,” said the Chief Minister who also announced to set up a 50-bed hospital in the tehsil headquarters at Matanhale village here. Earlier, he inaugurated tehsil complex, ITI building, Rajiv Gandhi Sports Stadium, new grain market platform and cover shed at Matanhale.
— TNS
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South Haryana leaders allege bias for political gain
Gurgaon, January 16 Till recently, the reins of the state power primarily remained with politicians (mostly the three famous Lals of Haryana) owing allegiance to the western part of Haryana, including Sirsa (Devi Lal clan), Hisar (Bhajan Lal) and Bhiwani (Bansi Lal). In 2005, the ever-elusive “chaudhar” came to Rohtak “the central district of the Jat heartland” as Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led Congress regime was saddled at the helm of state affairs. After Hooda resumed power for a consecutive second term in 2009, his detractors within the Congress as well as outside it started accusing him, among other things, of focusing on the development of his own area. By and by, the demand to bring “chaudhar” to the hitherto “discriminated” south Haryana became louder with stalwart Congress leaders like sitting MP and former Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh and six-time MLA and senior Haryana minister Capt Ajay Singh Yadav adding fuel to the fire. The demand gathered momentum after the non-inclusion of Rao Inderjit Singh in the Union Cabinet and sidelining of Capt Yadav in the Hooda regime. At one point of time, the two stalwarts “their political differences notwithstanding” jointly addressed a rally and categorically accused the Hooda Government of subjecting the southern Haryana to step-motherly treatment. It was shortly after Rao’s men bagged the posts of Mayor and his deputies at the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon. Significantly, All-India Congress Committee general secretary in charge of Haryana affairs BK Hariprasad and Congress MP-cum-co-in charge of Haryana affairs Tara Chand Bhagora were also present at the rally, organised in July, 2011. In instant retaliation, CM Hooda’s loyalists Haryana Health Minister Rao Narender Singh, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries Rao Dan Singh, Anita Yadav and Dharambir Singh and Congress MLAs Rao Dharampal and Aftab Ahmed issued a joint statement to launch a counter-offensive. These politicos asserted that south Haryana, especially the Ahirwal and Mewat areas, had witnessed “unprecedented development” during Hooda’s tenure. They said the leaders who were “still terming this region to be under-developed and neglected” were doing so “due to their vested interests”. As if in an action replay, Rao Inderjit Singh recently organised another show of strength, this time at Mahendergarh. Yet again, he accused his own party’s government in the state of discriminating against south Haryana and trying to make the state Congress a pocket party. This time, the aim was more specific: The post of Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee president. According to political pundits, this post can play a key role in catapulting the incumbent to the Chief Minister’s office. The same six CM-camp loyalists also played their part by refuting the allegations and singing paeans to Hooda. Riding high on the sentiment, even the Janata Dal (United), which does not have a considerable presence in the state, gave a call to bring “chaudhar” to south Haryana at a recent rally in Gurgaon. However, Capt Ajay Singh Yadav, who had even asserted that the next Chief Minister of the state should be from south Haryana in the last rally, has maintained a curious silence this time.
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Cops to get training in handling cyber crime
Jhajjar, January 16 Alok Mittal, IGP of the Rohtak Range, disclosed this while talking to The Tribune here today. He said a special two-day programme on “Cyber Crime Investigation” had been started from today at his office in Rohtak. “As many as 12 inspectors and sub-inspectors each from the four districts have been taking part in the programme to get the special training in cyber devices and their utilisation, besides operation of Internet, especially to handle cyber crimes likes misuse of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, hacking of emails and Internet banking,” said the IGP, adding that the cops would also be trained in nabbing cyber criminals after getting their location and addresses through Internet. “Having known all the technical aspects of IT during the training programme, the police personnel posted at cyber cells will be able to embark upon novel strategies as per modus operandi of cyber criminals with the help of Internet and
ultra-modern devices of IT,” he said. “Keeping in view the significant rise in the cases of cyber crime in the Rohtak range, it has now become imperative to strengthen the cyber cells of the Haryana police to reach cyber criminals and it is possible only when the police personnel will be trained in efficient operation of Internet and IT devices,” said Mittal, adding that the training programme would also be supportive in the analysis of Call Detail Report which played a vital role in solving crimes. Besides cyber crime, in-depth knowledge of IT might also be useful in busting the blind cases of heinous crimes like murder, kidnapping, robbery, rape and attempt to murder, the IGP added. — Alok Mittal, IGP, Rohtak Range
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Sonepat leads in realisation of power arrears
Chandigarh, January 16 The realization rate of power arrears is an impressive 142% in the neighbouring district of Sonepat. In Rohtak, the UHBVN authorities were able to recover just Rs 6 crore out of the outstanding amount of about Rs 15 crore. The number of disconnections, ultimate penalty for defaulters, in Rotak circle is mere 3,804 as against a whopping 64,277 in Ambala Circle, data collected by The Tribune revealed. As against the highest outstanding amount of Rs 31.22 crore, Rs 22.5 crore was realised from April 1 to December 31, 2011, in Ambala circle. With an outstanding amount of Rs 23.55 crore, Panipar circle recoverd Rs 15.47 crore. With the recovery of Rs 15.29 crore out of arrears of Rs 23.43 crore, Karnal circle was at number three in the realisation of arrears. The UHBVN was able to recover around Rs 111 crore of the total outstanding arrears of around Rs 159 crore this year .The UHBVN had disconnected around 2.68 lakh connections-both temporarily and permanently- for the non-payment of power bills. Meanwhile, the number of disconnections in different circles were as follows: Yamunanagar (39,113), Kurukshetra (50,815), Kaithal(22,049), Karnal(36,661), Panipat (22,040), Sonepat (7,465), Jhajjar (7,730) and Jind (14,648). The realisation rate of power arrears in various circles was Ambala (72%), Yamunanagar (77%), Kurukshetra (80%), Kaithal (60%),Karnal(65%), Panipat (66%), Jhajjar(78%) and Jind (77%).
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104-km stretch of NH-73 to be four-laned
Chandigarh, January 16 Giving this information here recently, the Haryana government spokesperson said the total project cost estimated would be Rs 1,021.16 crore, out of which Rs 86.23 crore would be for the land acquisition, rehabilitation, resettlement and pre-construction. The total length of the project would be 104.770 km. He said the Union Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure recently approved the implementation of the project. The project, on completion, would reduce the time and cost of travel for traffic, particularly heavy traffic, plying between UP/Haryana border - Yamunanagar - Saha - Bawala - Panchkula. It would also increase the employment potential for the local labourers for the project activities. The spokesperson said the main objective of the project was to expedite the improvement of infrastructure in Haryana and also in reducing the time and cost of travel for traffic, particularly heavy traffic, plying between UP/Haryana border - Yamunanagar - Saha - Barwala - Panchkula. Besides, the traffic congestion in the towns of Yamunanagar, Saha, Shahazadopur and Dangri Barwala would be reduced due to the construction of bypasses. It would also increase the employment potential for the local labourers for the project activities. The project was covered in the districts of Yamunanagar, Ambala and Panchkula, he added.
— TNS
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Seminar held on translation, bilingualism in Rewari
Rewari, January 16 As many as 65 professors of English from various colleges and universities of
Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi participated in the seminar. Addressing the inaugural session, Raj
Narain, Assistant Commissioner, Narnaul, who was also the chief guest, exhorted the delegates to focus on a pragmatic approach to translation while stating that language was almost a panacea for social divisions. He said there was an urgency to put English, which had gained extensive prevalence in the country, within easy grasp of the common people. In the plenary session, prof Anup Beniwal from GGSIP University, New Delhi; prof Sanjay Saxena from the University of Allahabad; prof Rekha from
DCRUST, Murthal; Dr Umed Singh from CDLU, Sirsa; Dr Alok Kumar from Gorakhpur University; Dr Amod Roy from Kushinagar (UP), Dr Amrita Sharma from BPS Mahila
Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur, and Dr Nikhlesh Yadav from PGRC, Rewari, presented their views on the subject. Dr Ravi Bhushan from
BPSMV, Khanpur; Dr Umed Singh; Dr Alok Kumar and Dr Jaswinder Singh Dhillon from
PURC, Muktsar (Punjab), conducted the proceedings at the technical session. During the concluding session, prof Rajul Bhargava said translation without culture-specific notions was just like an empty vessel, devoid of any real essence. Dr Amod Roy said if the Vedas had not been translated into English and various other languages, millions of people, not fully conversant with Sanskrit, would have remained deprived of the most valuable Vedic lore. While Dr Dalbir Singh from
Bawal, Rewari, dilated upon the ways and means of Indianisation of English, Malti Sharma from SK College,
Sikar, Rajasthan, talked about the increasing demand of language translation service providers in the modern world. Dr RD
Kaushik, principal of the host college, thanked the delegates and the guests for their participation while felicitating Dr Karan Singh and other members of the staff for putting in efforts to make the seminar a success.
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Beware of pre-launch property offers from private colonisers
Chandigarh, January 16 “Plots/flats for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial use within the controlled areas and urbanisable limit as declared under the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963, and the Haryana Development and Regulations of Urban Areas Rules, 1976, can be sold only after obtaining a licence from the Department of Town and Country Planning,” TC Gupta, Director-General of the department, said. “The sale/pre-launch of plots without a licence is illegal and there is no guarantee of any such project ever taking off, officials said. The Section 7 of the Haryana Development and Regulations of Urban Areas Act, 1975, prohibited the advertisement and transfer of plots without obtaining a licence and erection of any building on such plots. Certain unscrupulous persons and companies are indulging in illegal activities of pre-launch of plots without obtaining a licence for development of such colonies. In an advisory to the general public, the department had urged the public to check whether license had been granted by the Director-General, Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana, before booking of plots/dwelling units/commercial property to avoid any legal problems and financial implications. The details of the licenced colonies can be seen on department’s website
tcpharyana.gov.in. The advisory cautioned the public not to be allured by such advertisements and refrain from investing money in such projects for which licence has not been issued. Besides, it also warned the promoters of such projects to stop indulging in such malpractices saying that legal action was being contemplated against the violators. The pre-launch of the commercial, residential and industrial plots is a common practice even with big realtors, particularly in the districts falling in the National Capital Region (NCR) bordering New Delhi. While property dealers and middlemen make money through such transactions, the end-users and the investors lose their hard-earned money in case the residential or commercial project is involved in certain legal complications. With frauds concerning property on the rise, the investors should always cross-check the credentials of the promoters before investing money in property, a senior official added.
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NIT to establish four centres of excellence
Kurukshetra, January 16 Stating this at a press conference held at the NIT guest house here recently, director of the institute Prof Anand Mohan said the four new centres of excellence as schools of PG and PhD studies were Renewable Energy and Efficiency, Material Science and Nanotechnology, VLSI Design and Embedded Systems and Biomedical Engineering. He said in addition, the ongoing self-financing programmes of MBA and MCA were being brought into the mainstream of the institute by making them regular courses along with continuance of self-financed intake. “In order to inculcate ethical practices and value standards, the institution is planning to establish a dedicated centre for ‘Ethics and Value Education’ which will periodically conduct focused programmes in this area for the benefit of the students, faculty, staff and administrative officers of the state,” he said. “The construction of electrical substation and street lighting in non-residential area are in progress. Anti-ragging rules are effectively implemented and there has been no incidence of ragging on the campus,” Prof Mohan added. The institute had planned to construct two new gates, parking places, 3,000-capacity convocation hall, gymnasium hall, community centre and additional floors on the existing blocks of civil engineering, mechanical engineering and applied mechanics, while elaborate horticultural and landscaping work had also been planned for academic block, campus parks, newly constructed administrative building and guest house. Air conditioning of the library, along with augmentation of computers and furniture, had also been planned, he added. Prof Mohan said the use of vehicles by students in the campus had been banned in order to prevent accidents and reduce pollution while the security system in the institute had been revamped and installation of surveillance video cameras at important locations was being pursued. “We are concerned about the existence of a liquor shop near the Kirmich Gate of the NIT. Our efforts with the district administration for its shifting have not been fruitful till date,” he said. He said the institute had cent per cent placement track record. Even this year, more than 60 companies had already visited for placement. The construction of a new administrative block, three 350-seater boys hostels, one 300-seater girls hostel, 12 lecture halls, two storey MBA/MCA block and an open air theatre had been completed, he added. The construction of a 1,000-capacity mega hostel and a swimming pool was in its advanced stage, while the construction of an additional block of a health centre and 40 faculty quarters were in progress, he said.
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Officials told to stop construction of nullahs
Kaithal , January 16 Haryana PWD Minister Randeep Singh Surjewala, who is also the local MLA, had sent the official to personally listen to the residents’ woes. The Chief Engineer visited the construction site and had detailed discussion with the department officials, including Superintending Engineer BR Berwal and XEN KK Nain. He also invited some town residents to discuss the issue and find a solution to the problem. Satish Bansal, Chairman, RKSD College Group of Institutions, and Anand Khurana, Secretary, Kaithal District Chapter of Haryana Chamber of Commerce and Industries (HCCI), explained in detail the difficulties which may crop up after the construction of nullahs and raising of road level. They pointed out that nullahs which were being constructed to drain out rain water from roads would actually increase water accumulation and cause inconvenience to those residing in colonies situated near the road and others having their business establishments in the area. They said the controversial nullahs would not bring any relief to the people but would add to their miseries. It was also alleged that the department officials had not done their home work properly while preparing a blueprint of the project. It was also pointed that the nullahs constructed years ago at a huge cost had not become functional even for a day, while a new project was launched. Following the discussions, the Chief Engineer briefed the local officials and asked them to make some amendments in the original planning and submit a revised blueprint within two days. He also reportedly issued directions to stop construction till further instructions. It may be recalled that Rs 10 crore would be spent on the widening and strengthening of roads and construction of nullahs on this road alone. Similar construction is also likely to start soon on three other roads at an expenditure of Rs 31 crore.
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State to deliver 36 services in time-bound manner
Fatehabad, January 16 Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda stated this while redressing the grievances of people at Sirsa recently. He said the government was committed to providing corruption-free governance to the people by ensuring transparency, accountability and probity in the functioning of the government. He said the annual plan of the state for 2012-13 would be welfare and development oriented. A major part of the budget would be spent on welfare schemes. During the current financial year, a sum of Rs 20,358.14 crore was being spent on various schemes resulting in new era of prosperity in the state and the year 2012-13 would bring more prosperity in the state. Today, Haryana ranked first in the country after Goa in terms of per capita income. The Chief Minister said the state government had ensured holistic development of the state and also committed to giving further impetus to the development. Since India was a country of youth and in order to channelise the youth power in the nation building, the state government had decided to observe 2012 as the youth year. During the year, a number of programmes would be organised for the all-round development of the youth and generating new opportunities of employment for them. The government would also focus on power generation and its optimum utilisation during the year. The maximum participation of youth would be ensured in new programmes. The state government had linked each year with one or other subject since 2005. The year 2011 was observed as the year of water conservation and the earlier year was observed as the energy year, girl child year and education year. The Chief Minister heard the grievances of the people and directed the officers concerned to sort out the genuine grievances on a priority basis. He also directed the officers to hear the grievances of the people in their offices from 11 am to 12 noon. Minister for Local Bodies, Home and Industries Gopal Kanda, a former Minister Ranjit Singh, Gobind Kanda, an HPCC delegate, Suresh Mehta, a former president of the District Bar Association, Anil Khor, Kuldeep Gadrana and several others were also present on the occasion.
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Services of DAV Institutions’ founder lauded
Yamunanagar, January 16 Kiranjeet Singh, nephew of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, sought Bharat Ratna for Kapur. He was speaking at a function organised by the Managing Committee at DAV Senior Secondary School, Yamunanagar, in which Justice Mittal was the chief guest. While addressing the gathering, Kiranjeet highlighted Kapur’s services in the field of education, social services and freedom movement. He said Kapur had been closely associated with Krishan Singh, father of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, an eminent Arya Samajist and a freedom fighter. He added that Kapur also participated in the freedom movement with Lala Lajpat Rai against the Simon Commission. Dr C Prakash, vice-president of the DAV College Managing Committee, who presided over the function, said it would be a real tribute to him if DAV Institutions, Yamunanagar, honoured brilliant students. Ashok Mehta, former Information Commissioner, endorsed the views of Kiranjeet for conferring Bharat Ratna upon Kapur as he had made great sacrifices for the country. Vijay Kapur, chairman, DAV Schools, extended warm welcome to the chief guest and other distinguished guests. He said, “We should not forget to reiterate our gratitude for the services of Kapur who believed in the Right to Education and established a chain of DAV Institutions by arranging donation from public to spread literacy among the masses”. On the occasion, woollens were distributed among the needy students by the chief guest.
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Sirsa college establishes Swami Vivekananda Study Centre
Sirsa, January 16 Prof KK Sharma, president of the Haryana Chapter of Council of Technical Education, inaugurated the study centre. A brochure of the study centre was also released on the occasion. The centre would spread Swami Vivekananda’s educational philosophy among the students, said Dr SB Sharma, principal of the college. Dr RS Sangwan, chief patron, and Kumud Bansal, a former secretary of the Sirsa Education Society that manages the
college, were the guests of honour. Prof KK Sharma congratulated the college for establishing the study centre. He appealed to the students to excel in all walks of life. Dr RS Sangwan said in today’s world of materialism, setting up a study centre on Swami Vivekananda would go a long way in teaching morality to the future generations. He further said: “We must follow the principles of Swami Vivekananda in our lives”. Bhagirath Gupta, vice-chairman of the Sirsa Education Society, Sirsa, said Vivekananda’s speeches were appreciated in every corner of the world. VP
Singal, the college secretary, said only in the age of 30 years, Swami Vivekananda touched heights and told the world what India was. Earlier, Dr SB Sharma welcomed the guests and said the centre would spread the thoughts of Swami Vivekananda in society. He said through the centre, the college would share its cultural and social views throughout the country. Different types of debates and declamation contests would be organised under the aegis of the Vivekananda Study Centre, he said. He also appealed to the students to be mentally, morally and spiritually strong by treading on
the path shown by Vivekananda. The students also performed cultural items on the occasion. Sangeeta performed a classical dance on the welcome song, Daya Shankar sang a Bhajan and Divya gave a speech on the relevance of educational thoughts of Swami Vivekananda in the present scenario. Barkha and Mangat explained the life history and educational thoughts of Swami Vivekananda with the slide presentations. Raghuvir Singh, Dr Subhash Narula, Kamlesh Saraf, all members of the Sirsa Education Society, Dr Deepti Dharmani and Dr Surender Kundu from Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Roop Devgun, a litterateur, Dr Jai Prakash, Dr Poonam Miglani, Anju Sharma and Uma Sharma were also present on the occasion.
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Programme highlights teachings of social reformer
Yamunanagar, January 16 Talking about the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, CEO and chairman of the institutions Dr MK Sehgal described him as a true guide, mentor, a strong motivator and an architect of the modern India. In 1984, the Government of India declared and decided to observe the birthday of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day every year from 1985 onwards. To quote from the communication of the Government of India, “It was felt that the philosophy of Swami and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian youth”. A canvas painting of Swami Vivekananda was also released on the occasion. While going into the thoughts of Vivekananda, Sehgal said, “All power is within you, you can do anything and everything. Believe in that; do not believe that you are weak. Stand up and express the divinity within you”. “It is a source of great inspiration and strength for the youth of the nation to come forward and take the nation one step forward towards excellence,”
he said. He said Vivekananda always had his utmost faith in youth and used to refer them as “lions”. “His teachings of developing self-confidence will familiarise youth with power of education and strength of character and direct them towards nation-building,” he added. Dr Rajni Sehgal, director general of Siddhivinayak institutions, said the teachings of Vivekananda laid a strong foundation of the nation. Prof RC Sharma said, “India is blessed to have such dynamic personalities who still are alive through their teachings”.
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Hisar folk singer wins state-level Ragini competition
Panchkula, January 16 Rajbala was given a cash prize of Rs 31,000, while Ajit Kaur Jyoti of Manimajra secured second prize of Rs 25,000 and Sooraj Bedi from Kurukshetra bagged third position and was given a cash prize of Rs 21,000. Besides, two consolation prizes worth Rs 5,000 each were presented to Rohtas Singh of Bidipur village and Chander Kumar from Kharkhoda of Sonepat district. All the 35 finalists were cheered by the audience for their performance, while Sangeet Natak Awardee Zuhur Mir, folklorist Manphool Dangi and RC Sharma formed the panel of judges. Talking to The Tribune, Usha Sharma, director of the Haryana Kala Parishad and a veteran Haryanavi film actor, said the Parishad would hold national folk dances festival and painting competitions in the near future. RP Gupta, IAS commissioner, Ambala division, was the chief guest, while RR Fulia, IAS, gave away the prizes.
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Checking population growth top priority: MP
Kaithal, January 16 He said this while addressing public meetings at various villages here recently. He said many countries had made fast development by checking population growth. “Despite many odds, our country has made a lot of progress, but due to the increasing population, the resources of the country are under tremendous pressure. Therefore, to check population growth should be our top priority so that the benefits of development can percolate to people living in every nook and corner of the country,” he said. Jindal also stressed upon the need to empower women so that they could effectively participate in the democratic system. The MP asked the people to take initiative to check foeticide. He said if the menace was not checked, it could have serious repercussions on society. He announced a grant of Rs 4 lakh for the construction of a shed at the cremation ground in Sajuma village, Rs 4 lakh for an old-age home, Rs 5 lakh for the construction of streets in Guhna, Rs 3 lakh for Gau Ghat and drains in Dillonwali and Rs 5 lakh for Sainsi Chaupal and streets in
Padla.
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11 law students from KU selected for internship
Kurukshetra, January 16 Stating this to mediapersons here recently, Professor VK Agarwal, Director, Institute of Law, said the students would get an exposure to understand the working of the commission. He said the students were gaining good practical knowledge about the working of the commission. The 11 students, who have been selected, are Naina Vashisth, Ranjna, Nitanshu Arora, Rajat Kamboj, Jaspreet Singh, Sangram Singh, Anmol Verma, Damanpreet Singh, Amit Arora, Ishan Bhardwaj and Amandeep Singh, all from BA LLB (Hons.) of eighth semester. Prof Agarwal said about 40 students of BA LLB (Hons) had already been selected to undergo the internship programme at different commissions i.e. National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi, State Information Commission, Punjab, Punjab State Human Rights Commission and Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, UT, Chandigarh. “Such internship programmes offer an opportunity to the students to experience the practical working of law,”
he added. Dr Naresh Vats, convener of the Placement and Training Cell of the Institute of Law, said the students who had completed their internship programme were well exposed to the practical part of the training. He further said: “The selected students for the Haryana Information Commission are Ashutosh Bansal, Deepak Kumar, Ravi Jagmeet, Vipin Mann, Mukesh Kumar and Narender Bhoria from 10th semester and Arun Gupta, Lakhmi Chand and Mukund Goyal from eighth semester”. “We are making further efforts to get our students trained in various commissions at the national and state level,” he added.
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Peasants to stage dharna at Jantar Mantar on March 2
Nawal Kishore Rastogi
Rewari, January 16 Thakur Attar Lal, state president of the AIRM, presided over its proceedings. The conference was prominently addressed by Thakur Attar Lal, Pooran Singh Panwar, Rana Jogender Singh, Sarjit Singh Parmar, Bhupinder Singh Rathore and several others. The convention adopted a resolution urging the Union Government to accord approval to May 10, 1951, Army Chief Gen VK Singh’s date of birth as per his matriculation certificate and thereby pave the way for the Army Chief to serve the country in his above capacity till his superannuation. It also gave an ultimatum to the government stating that if their demand was not accepted by February 29, the Rajputs, peasants and members of the depressed classes from Haryana would stage a dharna at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi on March 2. Flaying the government for its discriminatory approach in the matter, Thakur Attar Lal ruefully asked when any person’s date of birth as per his matriculation certificate comprehensively enjoyed legal sanctity in the lower as well as upper courts of the country, why such unconstitutional and unjustified treatment was being meted out to Gen VK Singh alone? By another resolution, the conference also sought reservation for Rajputs in Haryana in the OBC category for all government jobs.
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Kurukshetra University invites research papers
Hisar, January 16 But, the catch is that if you want your research paper published, you have to lose its copyright to the university and also pay a fee of Rs 1,000 for its publication. The only consolation is that the contributor is entitled to get a copy of the journal. Besides, the contributor has to submit a certificate that the paper submitted for publication has not been submitted for publication in full or part in any other research journal. The clause that the copyright of the published paper will vest with the journal will ensure that the author will have to seek permission from the editor of the journal if the former needs to use it in future. Teachers of the affiliated colleges are sore over the fee and copyright clause. Dr Som Gupta (name changed), who works in a college affiliated to Kurukshetra University, said when the letter inviting the papers was circulated, he submitted a paper to the office of his college for forwarding it to the university. It was then that the clerk produced a circular which stated that the paper must be accompanied by a demand draft of Rs 1,000. “I was appalled. Why should I pay a fee for it to be published and then also surrender my copyright to the journal? I have decided not to send my paper,” he added. Another senior teacher said most research journals were priced these days. The publishers recovered their costs by selling the journal.
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National Pharmacy Week concludes
Yamunanagar, January 16 Chattar Singh Kashyap, chairman of the institute, was the chief guest at the function. Addressing students, he highlighted the responsibilities and duties associated with the profession of pharmacy in the contemporary times. During the week-long programme, a free blood group test and haemoglobin check-up camp was organised by the students of the institute. In addition, mehndi, rangoli, debate and poster-making competitions were also held there. Paramjeet Singh, coordinator of the Red Cross Society, delivered lectures on foeticide, HIV awareness and importance of blood donation. Prof Jagmohan Oberoi, director, Corporate Networking and Placement Cell, urged the students to participate in the noble cause of blood donation and also emphasised the need of first aid. The Red Cross Society, Yamunanagar, also organised a first aid training camp for the students. The students organised a rally to create awareness among the masses about AIDS. Dr Surender Sharma, chairman of the Haryana State Pharmacy Council, gave away the prizes to the winners. The function concluded with the vote of thanks by Prof Jagmohan
Oberoi.
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State sets up panel to help rape victims
Chandigarh, January 16 Geeta Bhukkal, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, said here recently that the SP, Civil Surgeon, member of the Juvenile Justice Board, District Child Protection officer and the members of the Child Welfare Committee would be its members and the Programme Officer, District Integrated Child Development Scheme Cell, Women and Child Development Department would be its member secretary. She said the board would decide the claims made under the scheme and provide financial assistance as well as order such other support services as might be essential for recovery from physical harm, emotional trauma and protection of the affected person.
— TNS
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Jail inmates told to eschew evil company
Rewari, January 16 Delivering his discourse, Brahmakumar Bhagwan Bhai, a noted preceptor of PBKIV, described jail as a reformatory where efforts were made to put offenders on the right track again. Presenting the precedent of the prehistoric dreaded dacoit “Valya”, who later on became Maharishi Valmiki, the legendary sage and the author of the Ramayana, he wondered why jail inmates, too, could not go in for radical transformation of their lives by taking a cue from the saint. Further impressing upon them the urgency of introspective meditation regarding vital questions like why one has come to this world and what course of action one should take to achieve his objective, he exhorted the jail inmates to eschew evil company, which often led one to addiction to anti-social habits, to ensure their subsequent return to the mainstream of society. Similarly, while appreciating PBKIV’s present campaign of moulding jail inmates into useful citizens, Ashok Sharma, deputy superintendent of the jail, also urged the inmates to follow Bhagwan Bhai’s instructions in letter and in spirit.
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Karnal MC offices to be shifted to old Sessions Court Complex
Karnal, January 16 The old building was worn out and the area had become very congested due to the expansion of the town and construction of a large number of buildings. Therefore, shifting the corporation office would ease congestion, Neelam P Kasni, Deputy Commissioner,
Karnal, said. The modern multi-storied building coming up at the old Sessions Courts Complex would house the corporation office while the present site would be used for the construction of parking. The parking of vehicles had become a major problem causing traffic congestion and inconvenience to vehicle owners and the new move would solve both the problems, Kasani said. The proposal to construct the new multi-storied parking space, which would also yield revenue, and shifting of the corporation office have been sent to the government for sanction.
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Pinjore prof wins All-India English Braille contest
Pinjore, January 16 The competition was organised by the Confederation of the Blind, an NGO dedicated to the promotion of Braille and rehabilitation of the blind for the past 40 years. Amritpal Singh, presently principal of Rajiv Gandhi Government College, Saha (Ambala), and a well-known classical vocalist, faced a tough competition from over 40 contestants in the final round and was adjudged winner by a panel of experts led by German specialist
Kaunte. Disability commissioner PK Pincha was the
chief guest. Amritpal, an expert in music, computers and English Braille reading, said: “Braille is a system of six dots embossed on a thick sheet of paper with the help of which visually challenged persons can read and write. This system was invented by Louis Braille of France”.
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Traffic awareness drive launched
Ambala, January 16 Shashank Anand, DCP (Urban), said police teams had been deployed at various roundabouts in Ambala City and Ambala
Cantt. He said the police was also checking auto-rickshaws, especially those running between Ambala City and Ambala
Cantt. The DCP said no auto-rickshaw would be allowed to carry passengers more than the prescribed numbers. He said after the recent Ambala school bus mishap, all the SHOs in the district had been directed to impound school buses violating the guideline of the Supreme Court. He said after January 16, a special drive would be lunched to check all the school buses. The DCP asked two-wheeler riders to use helmets for their safety.
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Fatehabad to get two railway overbridges
Fatehabad, January 16 The work on these ROBs would start soon, said Deputy Commissioner ML Kaushik here recently. The ROB at Bhattu Kalan would facilitate the flow of traffic towards Rajasthan, while the one at
Jakhal would help smooth flow of vehicles towards Punjab, he said. A high-level bridge on the Rangoi Nullah was being constructed on the Ratia-Tohana road at a cost of Rs 2.67 crore, while another high-level bridge on the Ghaggar with a road from Sadhanwas to Meond Kalan would be built at a cost of Rs 6.19 crore.
— TNS
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With a view to strengthening the cyber cells of all four districts -
Rohtak, Jhajjar, Panipat and Sonepat - falling under the jurisdiction of the Rohtak Police Range, the Haryana police has decided to impart special training to its employees in the operation of ultra-modern devices of IT and the use of Internet in efficiently handling cyber crimes of various sorts.
The Shree Siddhivinayak Educational Trust, Group of Institutions, Shahpur-Bilaspur, organised a “Faculty Refinement Programme” to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
here recently. Talking about the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, CEO and chairman of the institutions Dr MK Sehgal described him as a true guide, mentor, a strong motivator and an architect of the modern India.
In 1984, the Government of India declared and decided to observe the birthday of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day every year from 1985 onwards.
Rewari, January 16
