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60 bhojan matas to learn cooking art at hotel management institute
People told about food scheme at Chakrata janata darbar
Guv launches book on Mahakumbh-2010
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Affiliating University of Medical Education Bill being redrafted
Rajat does lap of honour after completing 125 km marathon run
Cong VP flays Mayor for lack of cleanliness
Nishank: Army op in disaster-hit areas should have continued
Meritorious students honoured at Unison World School
Yoga teaching to be inherent part of GMVN
recreation plan
Elections to three-tier Panchayati Raj likely in December
Nemidas football matches end in draw
Six teams from Haridwar selected for science congress
Women employees on relay hunger strike
Women employees of the state government stage a demonstration in support of their demands at the Parade Ground in Dehradun on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Vinod Pundir
Three deaths due to dengue reported in Haridwar
Cops raid hookah bar, arrest 18 youth
Mussoorie half marathon on October 14
Garhwal Sports win
Drona, Raghav win tennis matches
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60 bhojan matas to learn cooking art at hotel management institute
Dehradun, October 8 A 10-day training module is likely to begin from November 18. These 60 bhojan matas will later impart training to their other
colleagues. “Bhojan matas will be sent in two batches for enhancing their culinary skills and knowledge at the Dehradun-based institute. They will learn the importance of cooking food without compromising with the nutrition value. Besides, the regular training of bhojan matas is also underway. Out of a total of 31,000 bhojan matas engaged in cooking midday meals, 15,000 were trained last year. The remaining 16,000 will be trained this year,” said PS Bisht, Joint Director, midday meal scheme. Besides, the State Council of Education, Research and Training has also trained master trainers (bhojan matas) for 13 districts, whose services are also undertaken for imparting training. Soon after the midday meal tragedy in a Patna school, where children were taken ill after consuming toxic food, the Department of School Education had set up a review mechanism, wherein strict monitor at various levels was included in the system. “A register is being maintained, wherein daily checks made by a teacher, who has been entrusted with the task of checking the meal before serving it the children, are
recorded. These records prove useful during review meetings. Also, a great deal of emphasis is laid on the safe storage of provisions,” said Bisht. The Department of School Education that had suffered losses in the form of damage to stores and utensils during the mid-June calamity has also been adequately compensated by the Central
Government. “We have received Rs 49 lakh for the construction of central stores in 41 primary schools and Rs 2 lakh for the utensils that were damaged during the mid-June natural calamity,” said Bisht. The Central Government is also reimbursing the department for cooking gas cylinders beyond the quota of nine cylinders is over.
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People told about food scheme at Chakrata janata darbar
Dehradun, October 8 The minister informed people about the National Food Security Scheme,n saying that it was launched for the welfare of rural sector and poor people, wherein 58 lakh people would directly benefit from it. He said the beneficiaries would get 5 kg foodgrain, including 3 kg rice and 2 kg wheat per person. He said people belonging to BPL families would continue to get 35 kg foodgrain under Antodaya scheme. “Monitoring committees would be set up at district level where it would be ensured that the name of the deserving person should only be registered as beneficiary. For this, direction has been passed on to the officials. People falling in different categories of poverty would be given forms of
the scheme, following which their ration cards would be made. To encourage women emancipation, the ration cards would be issued in the name of the seniormost woman member of the family.” DM Purushottam gave detailed information about the scheme, saying that the application forms would soon be sent to the SDMs and Block Development Officers at the earliest. The eligibility of the family would be decided in the open meeting unanimously. The DM directed District Programme Officer to give Rs 5000 each to the four children of Ram Singh, native of village Dasou, for his poor financial condition. Around 465 problems of the people of the area were registered for which DM gave directions to the officials of the related departments for swift disposal. The grievances included opening the blocked roads or building new roads. The villagers also complained of having no teachers in many schools, which obstructed education of the children. At this the DM instructed District Education Officer to arrange for the teachers in these schools in the next 10 days and also to accomplish incomplete works related to toilets and construction in the schools of the area. People also demanded revocation of the order regarding attachment of pharmacist who hailed from this far-flung area with the headquarter office. At this, the minister directed the DM to cancel such orders.
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Guv launches book on Mahakumbh-2010
Haridwar, October 8 Written by city-based writer Radhika Nagrath, the book tilted “Carnival of Peace” highlights the major events of the Mahakumbh, which was Uttarakhand’s first Mahakumbh since it became a separate state in 2000. Appreciating efforts of the writer, the Governor said the book would showcase the cultural diversity and significance of the Mahakumbh to its readers. The writer said a year ago, she drew her inspiration from the Governor’s speech where he cited Mahatma Gandhi's teachings to help the poor on a regular basis. Highlighting significance of water for the Kumbh, Swami Chidanand Muni said one should protect the Ganga, the Himalayas, trees and local environment. Citing the Mahakumbh-2010 as one of the biggest fairs till date as people from over 140 nations participated in it, former Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said the state machinery had successfully managed the shahi snan of April 14 in which over 1.63 crore persons took the holy dip. Janadhikar Samiti chief Sunil Dutt Pandey said we should begin preparations for the Ardhkumbh to be held in 2016 in Haridwar.
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Affiliating University of Medical Education Bill being redrafted
Dehradun, October 8 While the Governor’s refusal to sign the Bill in some quarters was viewed as a rebuff to the Chief Minister, sources claim poor drafting of the Bill in which power to prepare the course which rests with the Medical Council of India seemed to have been ignored. “The Bill was hurriedly drafted where power to prepare the course was vested in the state whereas in medical education it is vests with the Medical Council of India,” said a senior official. However, the Bill is now being redrafted and once it is passed it would help in regulating the medical, nursing and para medical education in the state. In the absence of a medical university, the GB Pant Institute has been entrusted with the task of conducting the entrance examinations but once the university comes into existence, it would have the power to conduct the examinations. Besides, the university would also help in regulating the
para-medical education in the state. As of now, several private para-medical institutions have come up in the state and are charging exorbitant fees without the an effective control by the government.
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Rajat does lap of honour after completing 125 km marathon run
Mussoorie, October 8 The students, excited at the rare feat, accompanied Rajat Chauhan at the grounds as a mark of respect for the former student from the batch of 1988. Speaking to mediapersons after completing the run, Rajat Chauhan said that at first he was skeptical about the whole run and whether he would be able to complete it or not when he started at 5 am yesterday. But with ample of motivation from the former students, he kept going on and is extremely gald that he has contributed in the festivities for the 125 years of celebrations in a healthy way. He also outlined the importance of running and said that it was at the school where he gained the love for running and has not looked back since. The Principal of the school, Leslie Tindale, greeting Rajat at the finishing line said that it is indeed a great honour that the former student of the school showing immense courage was ready to test his endurance for the school. Rajat Chauhan will be felicitated for achieving this feat tomorrow.
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Cong VP flays Mayor for lack of cleanliness
Dehradun, October 8 Addressing a press conference in Dehradun today, Dhasmana said Doon Valley Waster Management, a company entrusted with the task of maintaining cleanliness in the city, had failed to do its job. He accused the Mayor of protecting the firm and not taking any action against it. Today, the city is facing a threat from a dengue epidemic due to dirtiness and non-clearance of garbage, but the Mayor is least bothered about the situation, he said. He threatened to undertake a massive demonstration at the Dehradun Municipal Corporation if the Mayor did not take action to ensure cleanliness in the city. Dhasmana disclosed that State Congress president Yashpal Arya had directed all district in charges to submit their block-level progress report before October 30. “Congress leaders should speak to media responsibly and should not resort to statements that damage the party,” he said. He asked the party leaders to raise their grievances at an appropriate forum.
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Nishank: Army op in disaster-hit areas should have continued
Dehradun, October 8 "There was no need to wind up the Army's rescue operations in Kedarnath so soon when there was still the possibility of people being trapped in the upper ridges of the valley," Nishank said in a statement here. When the Army operations came to a close in Kedarnath, it was claimed that there was no one left stranded in the valley, but then how were hundreds of bodies were recovered from the upper ridges of the ghati just a few days before resumption of prayers at the shrine, Nishank said. Just to give a false impression that things had returned to normal in Uttarakhand, the state government was in a hurry to restart prayers and the yatra to the shrine, but the fact was bodies that were still being found in the valley, he alleged."Who is responsible for playing with the lives of hundreds of people in Kedar ghati? The Home Minister should answer," he said. He also asked the Home Minister whether central officials posted on deputation for rescue operations in Uttarakhand had submitted a report on the calamity to him.
— PTI
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Meritorious students honoured at Unison World School
Dehradun, October 8 A melodious hymn was sung by the school choir. This was followed by the presentation of the annual report by Principal Veena Singh, who highlighted the accomplishments of the school in the last academic year. The meritorious students from various grades were given certificates for their achievements. The chief guest gave away the prizes to the students for their outstanding endeavours and also released “Quintessence”, the school’s yearbook. Addressing a gathering, the chief guest emphasised the need to strive for excellence and be empathetic towards the pain and sorrow around. He said: "If one is unhappy, how can the others be happy.’’ He said it was essential to be focussed in life and then work towards it with perseverance and honesty.
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Yoga teaching to be inherent part of GMVN
recreation plan
Dehradun, October 8 Managing Director, GMVN, Rajesh Kumar, said: “GMVN has already made a foray into yoga world by successfully organising international yoga festival at Rishikesh. It was a milestone for us and it was decided after its culmination that we will not confine yoga activity to mere one festival but rather expand it. A rough blueprint was ready. Then we also got good response from the yoga experts. And here we started it off with Rishikesh.” Kumar said GMVN was also planning to hold yoga competitions at its TRHs. “Yoga competitions will prove to be something noval and exciting events, which will have several yoga gurus and yoga practitioners vying with each other at one place.” Manager, Bharat
Bhumi, Surender Bahukhandi, said: “A big group of yoga lovers attended this yoga session. All sorts of facilities were provided to them. A hall was vacated for them. A separate entrance was provided to these guests who were given an entire floor to their disposal. Even the customised yogic food, without garlic and onion, was prepared for all the seven days. The group was very satisfied with our services and has expressed desire for another such session in the near future.” Given to the positive response the TRHs have got, it has been decided to hire a full time yoga expert. “A separate brochure will be prepared which will incorporate all the details regarding the yoga postures,
pranayam, meditation and food regimen. Besides this, the hall will now only be used for yoga practices,” said
Bahukhandi.
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Elections to three-tier Panchayati Raj likely in December
Dehradun, October 8 Now in the Kshetra panchayats the government is likely to entrust the SDMs with the responsibility and in district panchayats to the District Magistrates. In all the 12 districts (leaving Haridwar) the elections to the three-tier Panchayati Raj is likely to take place in December. While the term of the gram panchayats ended on September 29 and September 30, the terms of Kshetra panchayats and zila panchayts will end in the coming days. In the event of the term coming to an end of the Panchayati Raj representatives, the government has appointed administrators who would oversee the completion of the development work till such time the model code of conduct is
in place.
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Nemidas football matches end in draw
Dehradun, October 8 Both teams fought well and continued their struggle till the end. Ravinder opened the score tally for Gorkha Boys by scoring a goal in the 42th minute of the 2nd half, while Prakash from Yamuna Club scored the equaliser in the 2nd half of the match. The match thus ended at 1-1. The 2nd match between Exodus Club and CTN Club also ended in a 2-2 draw .Both the teams started well and scored two goals each in the first half. Nyan scored the first goal in the 18th minute for Exodus Club, followed by Extos, who scored the second goal in the 25th minute for his side in the first half. For CTN Club, Gyome and Caserkey scored goals in the 22th and 28th minutes in the very first half. The match ended in a
2-2 draw.
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Six teams from Haridwar selected for science congress
Haridwar, October 8 The focal theme for the competition is "Energy: Explore, Harness and Conserve", and the sub-themes include energy resources, energy system, energy and society, energy and environment, energy management, conservation and energy planning. Block coordinator Satish Kumar Jagta lauded the efforts and creativity of the participating students. He said besides these six teams, two have been put in reserve, as in case any of the top six teams fail to attend the district-level competition, these teams would participate in the event.
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Arun Pandey said that the strike is being held at all the district headquarters.
''Today Ravi Pachuri, state general secretary, Nigam Karamchari Mahasangh, extended support to our agitation on behalf of the mahasangh. The mahasangh has even gone to the extent of assuring us that they too would join our stir in case the government fails to accept our demands,'' said
Pandey. — TNS
