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Nurses’ Day
RK Dhawan meets Bahuguna
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Gandhian couple Maan Singh, Shashi Prabha honoured
UPNL MD stripped off financial powers
Mother’s Day celebrated at city schools
CS inspects preparations for Char Dham Yatra
Colonel Kothiyal is NIM Principal
13.55 lakh pilgrims visited Purnagiri Devi Temple
Maharana Pratap’s birth anniversary celebrated
Legal awareness camp held at remote village of Doon
Garhwali songs’ video album released
Chess tourney begins at St George’s College
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Nurses’ Day
Dehradun, May 12 “I am aware of their problems and some of them will be solved in the coming days. But we need some time to fix the problem of shortage of nurses. We are banking on the trainees to complete their training at state nursing colleges and join the state government service,” said Sharma. Earlier, the function began with a welcome song by sister incharge Laxmi Punetha and speeches by Dr BC Ramola, president of Uttarakhand Provincial and Medical Health Service Association and senior doctors from the Doon and Coronation Hospital. The Uttarakhand Nurses Association has organised various competitions for the nurses throughout the week. On May 5, a picnic was organised for the nurses. On May 6, a report writing competition was held in which staff nurse Kanchan and Sister Bhomick won the first and second prizes, respectively. On May 7, an antakshri competition was held and the first prize was bagged by the team led by Sister Rama. The second and the third prizes were won by Sister Laxmi Punetha and Sister Neelam Haldar, respectively. On May 8, a dance competition was held in which staff nurse Kiran stood first, while Laxmi Punetha and Usha Sharma stood second. Prizes were distributed among the winners today
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RK Dhawan meets Bahuguna
Dehradun, May 12 He said the natural beauty of the state was unparallelled. Dhawan said the people of the state were simple and friendly. Uttarakhand Congress MLAs Ganesh Godiyal and Rajkumar were also present on the occasion. |
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100 policemen, girl honoured
Dehradun, May 12 Ritika Bhandari, a girl who helped the police in arresting two chain snatchers, was also felicitated. She showed courage and timely informed the police that a few days ago, two boys tried to snatch her gold chain when she was driving a scooty. Policemen working in various capacities such as horse riders or drivers or patrolling units in different wings (offices and police stations) were honoured for their excellence. SSP Kewal Khurana urged the public to help the police to nab anti-social elements. “The police needs the cooperation from the public to curb crime in the city,” he said. DM Purushottam said other officials in the police force and district administration should take a cue from these policemen and also contribute for the betterment of society. |
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Gandhian couple Maan Singh, Shashi Prabha honoured
Dehradun, May 12 Radha Bhen, president of the Sarv Seva Sangh, honoured the couple at a function held at the Arya Samaj Mandir here.
Biju Negi, president of the District Sarvodya Mandal, Dehradun, recounted the contribution of the couple and said, “Most of us did not have the good fortune of meeting Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Sarla Bhen and Vinoba Bhave but those of us who know Maan Singh Rawat and Shashi Prabha Rawat will agree that the couple has lived up to the ideals of the four great men and women I spoke about earlier,” said Negi. Yogember Singh Rawat implored the audience to take inspiration from Maan Singh Rawat and launch the anti-liquor movement once again. “Our youth are falling prey to liquor more than ever before. Things have come to such a pass that an entire generation has been lost. It is time that we raise our voice against the menace,” said Yogember. He added the members of Sarvodaya would soon meet the Chief Minister in this regard. A postgraduate from the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai, Maan Singh Rawat plunged into the Sarvodya movement declining even a fellowship to the USA. In 1954, he dedicated his life to the movement. He got married to Shashi Prabh and his resolve further strengthened as his wife too shared similar values. The couple had been associated with social movements in Uttarakhand for the last 60 years. “I often bemoan the falling standards of public ethics and moral values. Our nation is still young but we seem to have forgotten the teachings of Gandhiji and Vinoba Bhave,” said Maan Singh. Suchit Narang, a classical singer, rendered the popular bhajan “Vaishnav Jan To”, a favourite of Gandhiji, on the occasion. |
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UPNL MD stripped off financial powers
Dehradun, May 12 Brig Bahuguna, who was appointed during the BJP rule, has been facing charges of favouritism, nepotism and acting against the charter of the Nigam. “We had received complaints against the MD that he had appointed civilians on several important posts, which was against the charter of the Nigam that had been created
for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their kin,” said Yogender Khanduri, a senior Congress leader, who had even complained to the Chief Minister. In the latest such incident, the MD was accused of violating rules while undertaking appointments through outsourcing. Though the Secretary, Ex-servicemen and Social Welfare, Bhaskaranand Joshi, had issued the order on March 25, due to the approach of the MD it was not publicised. While senior Congress leaders are pressing for a full scale enquiry into the alleged irregularities committed by Brig
Bahuguna, sources claim that the MD has managed to win the support of Harak Singh Rawat, who holds portfolio of ministry of welfare of ex-servicemen. |
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Mother’s Day celebrated at city schools
Dehradun, May 12 Celebrating the spirit of motherhood, tiny tots of Doon Cambridge School presented cultural programmes. Kindergarten students presented a short skit ‘Save Mother Earth’. At Bachpan School, mothers of the students participated in the delicacies preparation competition. Punam Rajput, Zeba Akhtar and Neetu Khanna were bagged the top three positions. A cultural programme was also presented by the students. Principal Ishu Sahani conducted the programme. The Uttaranchal Mahila Assocation also organised a programme to give away awards to the mothers for their excellence. |
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CS inspects preparations for Char Dham Yatra
Dehradun, May 12 The Chief Secretary also ordered the suspension of Rishikesh tourism officer Gambhir Singh Kainthura for not having completed infrastructure works needed for drinking water. He said despite the yatra season having commenced, there was no provision of drinking water on six out of the 63 points on the yatra route. He instructed Dehradun District Magistrate BVRC Purushottam to ensure that all water supply lines were operational from today.
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Colonel Kothiyal is NIM Principal
Dehradun, May 12 Earlier, he was posted with the adventure wing of the Army, New Delhi. A Doonite and decorated defence personnel, Colonel Kothiyal has been a recipient of Shaurya Chakra and Kirti Chakra. He has also been conferred with the Vishisht Seva Medal. After his initial schooling at St Joseph's Academy and Brightlands, Colonel Kothiyal did his graduation from DAV (PG) College, Dehradun, before joining the Indian Military Academy after qualifying for combined defence services examinations. He passed out of the academy in December 1992 and was commissioned into 4 Garhwal Rifles. His proud father SS Kothiyal, an IGP (retd), who lives in Vasant Vihar, Dehradun, said his son always had an inclination towards adventure, which was also a motivation for him to join the Army. He said he was happy that his son was finally in Uttarakhand and heading a prestigious post of the NIM. An avid mountaineer himself, Colonel Kothiyal had a close brush with death when in September 2010, he braved a snowstorm in Mana while on a trek in the higher reaches of Garhwal. After getting buried in snow, he bare handed made his way and emerged out from the snow. Two other Indian Army officers had died in this unfortunate incident. He had also guided the first-ever all-women mountaineering expedition of the Army last year. One of the best mountaineering institutes of the country, the NIM was set up on Nov 14, 1965. The
training facilities at the institute are considered the best in Asia. |
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13.55 lakh pilgrims visited Purnagiri Devi Temple
Pithoragarh, May 12 “Due to high temperature, the pilgrims are travelling during night hours as days are very hot these days,” said the
SDM. Rathod added the arrangements of security, drinking water and sanitation were satisfactory during the 60-day
mela, which started after Holi festival this year. “The pilgrims are facing difficulties due to power cuts being imposed daily in the morning and the evening,” said Kishen
Tiwari, a representative of the priests’ community of the Purnagiri temple. |
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Uma Bharati to visit Mata Dhari Devi temple
Pauri Garhwal, May 12 Uma said the protection of the shrine from getting submerged was pivotal though she was not against the 330 MW Alaknanda hydroelectric project. Along with religious leaders, Uma will be accompanied by Dhari Devi devotees and local people in a large number, who are opposing uplifting of the shrine. The hydroelectric project should go on but not at the cost of ecology, religious sentiments and by instilling fear among local villagers, she said. “Villagers are in fear and are being threatened by Alaknanda hydroelectric project company management to leave their villages,” Uma said. Welcoming the decision of Union Environment Minister Jayanti Natrajan to stall the procedure fo uplifting the Dhari Devi temple and the hydroelectric project at the construction site, Uma said the BJP was for development, but these projects must ensure substantial water in holy Ganga too. Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said all aspects must be looked into prior to taking final decision on the uplifting of the
temple. Nishank cited the steps taken by him when he was Chief Minister regarding non uplifting of the Dhari Devi temple, which current Congress government has failed to restore further. City legislators Aadesh Chauhan and Chandrasekhar Bhattewala were also present at the media briefing held by
Uma Bharati. |
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Maharana Pratap’s birth anniversary celebrated
Dehradun, May 12 Cabinet Minister Harak Singh Rawat inaugurated the programme and paid floral tributes to
Maharana Pratap. He said Maharana Pratap had made enormous sacrifices for the betterment of his motherland. He called upon the people to follow the footsteps of Maharana Pratap. Manch president Mohan Singh Chauhan said all should follow the footsteps of the Rajput warrior and work for the betterment of the country. Manch general secretary Ravi Singh Negi said the priority of the manch was to construct the Maharana Pratap Bhavan at Nanurkhera. On this occasion, Ritika was honoured for showing courage to help the police to arrest two anti-social elements in Derhadun. Pradhan Sangathan president Surat Singh Negi was
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Legal awareness camp held at remote village of Doon
Dehradun, May 12 Principal Secretary DP Gairola was the chief guest of the camp. He laid stress on the importance of such camps. He said while poverty and illiteracy did to an extent affect the working of an individual, lack of legal knowledge was the biggest stumbling block in the day to day activities of life. He added every citizen must have the knowledge of the law of the land. Gairola praised the college authorities for organising the camp and asked other institutions imparting law education in Dehradun to hold similar camps in rural areas. Principal of Law College Dr Rajesh Bahuguna said legal knowledge must not just be limited to books but should be spread among the people residing in far-flung villages. He informed the gathering that the college had set up a legal assistance cell for poor villagers, who did not get proper legal assistance due to lack of finances. Chancellor of Uttaranchal University Jitendra Joshi said while such camps educated villagers about laws, even students were benefited by the exposure they get. Convener of the camp Dr Punam Rawat said representatives from 20 panchayats and 300 students of the college took part in the camp. Law College students gave a presentation about the working of a panchayat. Vice Chairman of Law College Anuradha Joshi and professors were present. |
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Garhwali songs’ video album released
Dehradun, May 12 Bartwan commended the efforts of the artistes and said there was no dearth of talent in the state and the local artistes had come of age after the creation of Uttarakhand. The video album comprising eight songs is a venture of first-time directors Kailash Kandwal and Sudeeep Jugran, first-time producer JM Raturi and first-time singers Meenu Raturi, Arun Dhyani and SP Kulashri. “Of the eight songs, the first three songs are soft and romantic while the rest are ‘Jeeja Sali’ banters, a satirical song on unemployment and also a ‘Jagar’ dedicated to Ma Kali,” said Kailash Kandwal, director of the album. The album has been extensively shot in Lansdown, Mussoorie and Dehradun. Along with the lilting music, the viewers in Dehradun and Mussoorie would be surprised by the sheer beauty of some of the locations where we had managed to shoot, said Kandwal. He added that as the album was the first venture for all team members, care was taken to ensure that it leaves a lasting impact. “With video albums hitting the market every other day, one has to strive extra hard to catch the attention of the viewers and we are hopeful that the viewers will like our album,” said
Kandwal. |
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Chess tourney begins at St George’s College
Mussoorie, May 12 A total of 13 schools from Mussoorie, Dehradun and Delhi are participating in the event. These are Mount St. Mary’s , Welham Girls' School, Welham Boys' School, Oak Grove School, Mussoorie International School, Jaswant Modern School, Aryan School, Asian School, Doon School , Wynberg Allen School and Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School. In the team event senior girls, Mussoorie International School, Welham Girls and Oak Grove reached the semi- finals till the filing of
the report. In senior boys' section, Mount St Mary's, St. George's College and Doon School reached the finals here. In inter girls, Welham girls topped the pool with Maitrika winning all her matches and making the team reach the finals. In inter boys St. George's College (A) team and St. George's College (B) team reached the finals. Dominic Jacob (Superior of all brothers in St. George's College) inaugurated the championship. |
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Dehradun, May 12
Law College, Dehradun, organised a legal awareness camp at Sahaspur, a remote village of the city, today.
Principal Secretary DP Gairola was the chief guest of the camp. He laid stress on the importance of such camps.
Mussoorie, May 12
