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Ganga canal closed for cleaning, repairing ghats
Jim Corbett National Park opens
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DM reviews security plan for President Pranab’s visit
Oncology unit opened at Max
Govt offices hit as staff boycott work
3-tier panchayat poll from Dec 24
Four get life term for rape, murder
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Ganga canal closed for cleaning, repairing ghats
Haridwar, October 15 This will the affect water supply to New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, particularly for irrigation
purpose. Owing to the accumulation of silt and garbage on various barrages, bridges and ghats falling on this landmark canal, the Irrigation Department annually cleans the Ganga cana from Haridwar to Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The full capacity of the canal is 10,500 cusec , with water flow in the canal being controlled from the Bhagirathi point, prior to Har-ki-Pauri and the Chaudhari Charan Singh Bhimgoda barrage supply channel. Due to a dispute over property transfer, the Ganga canal in Uttarakhand is still controlled by Uttar Pradesh, of which it was a part till 2000. Talking to TNS, Subdivisional Officer of the Ganga Canal Headworks, Uttar Pradesh, Veer Veerendra Singh said the closure was done last midnight, though a minimum flow for Brahmakund, Har-ki-Pauri, had been allowed so that religious rituals could be performed at the sanctum sanctorum. The Ganga Sabha, managing authority of Har-ki-Pauri, has registered its resentment over the scant water flow at the sanctum sanctorum. It has sought additional water flow for Har-ki-Pauri as pilgrims and devotees are facing problem in performing religous rites. Anshul Shri Kunj, member of the Ganga Sabha, said that they have demanded additional flow of water at Har-ki-Pauri. Chief of the Teerth Maryada Raksha Samiti Sanjay Chopra said that from Bhagirathi Bindu to Mayapur Check Dam, at least five-foot water should be released during the Ganga closure to ensure that minimum water availability at Brahamkund, Har-ki-Pauri, and adjacent ghats. IIn 2011, for first time since 1947, the water flow at the Ganga canal, popularly known as Gang Nahar, was not fully stopped, prior to the festive of Diwali, as the then Mayawati-led Uttar Pradesh government had declined to give permission. Emphasising the need of total Ganga closure annually, officers of the Irrigation Department it was necessary for the maintenance of this 160-year-old canal. If not done, it will have long-term repercussions.Like last year, this time too, the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government has given the nod for the Ganga canal closure in the festival time, despite protests by local people, the Ganga Sabha, sants, traders and teerth purohits and pandits.
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Jim Corbett National Park opens
Dehradun, October 15 Park authorities were pleased with the turn out of visitors. Park warden Satish Chandra Upadhyaya said there had been tremendous response from the tourists and the rain tragedy had not dampened their spirits. Already, safari for the coming three days is booked to capacity, he pointed out. Meanwhile, forest guards association has decided to stage an agitation beginning from tomorrow in support of their long term demand of better pay and perks. The association members also threatened to force closure of Bijrani zone from October 17 in protest. However, Corbett authorities deny having knowledge of any such protest. Corbett National Park is spread over 521 sq km and is home to 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species. Park is known for the good presence of tigers that is the major tourists’ attraction.
huge rush
A total of 60 safari vehicles entered the park on the first day, which is the maximum limit. The park authorities were pleased with the turnout
of the visitors. Park warden Satish Chandra Upadhyaya said there had been a tremendous response from the tourists and the rain tragedy had not dampened their spirits. Already, safari for the coming three days
is booked to capacity.
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DAV College students gherao principal
Dehradun, October 15 The students raised slogans against the college authorities and went to the office of the principal. They alleged that the building of the Zoology Department was in a bad condition and an accident could happen any time. The protesters said students were suffering as teachers had refused to teach in the building but the college authorities had done nothing to repair it. A student leader had a heated exchange with the principal. The students threatened to start a stir in front of the college gate if the principal failed to address their concerns.
— TNS
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Silk expo in Dehradun from today
Dehradun, October 15 While addressing a press conference today Chief Executive Officer (CEO), KS Menon, Silk Mark Organisation said the silk in India has been facing unfair competition from man made substitutes like viscose, polyester and nylon. “For this reason the Silk Mark scheme was launched to ensure the consumers get real stuff of silk. The expo which we are putting up would create awareness among the consumers about the purity of the silk,” said Menon. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna at Hotel Madhuban. Menon said the Central Silk Board was providing 90 per cent assistance to farmers in the state where silk is being promoted in the adjoining areas of Dehradun in a big way. Director of State Sericulture SM Sharma, who was also present during the press conference, said a total of seven new clusters would be developed in the state in the coming years.
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Guv releases book on environment
Dehradun, October 15 Speaking on the occasion, the governor said environment conservation was needed for a clean and healthy life. However, first we must try to save our society from terrorism, racism, capitalism and casteism, especially from narrow and polluted thoughts.? He said till every person in the country had the necessities of life, no efforts to improve the environment would succeed. We must rise above narrow politics and create a healthy society, he said. The governor appreciated the author for the book, written in Hindi and English. He said the book would prove useful for creating awareness, especially among schoolchildren. The function was presided over by former Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank. He said, in his address, that the work of the author was exemplary and worth emulating. Education Minister MP Naithani and Urban Development Minister Preetam Singh Panwar were special guests and praised the efforts of Harak Singh Rawat, saying that schoolchildren should be associated with the campaign to rid the city of polythene. At the beginning of the programme, the author threw light on the book and its objectives. He said he wanted to create widespread awareness about the ills of polythene. He said several detailed tips were given in the book about keeping our surroundings clean. A slide show was also held during the book release. Efforts of DM VVR Purushottam,Harak Singh and their colleagues were appreciated during the function. Information commissioner Rajendra Kothial, ,Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF )RBS Rawat and Principal Secretary Vinod Fonia were present during the
function.
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DM reviews security plan for President Pranab’s visit
Mussoorie, October 15 District Magistrate of Dehradun BVR Purshotam and SP (Rural) Jagdish Bhandari LBSNAA and convened a meeting to take stock of the situation and review the security preparations for the President’s
visit today. The DM discussed the chart of the President’s visit with academy officials and gave directions to the officials. The SDM of Mussoorie, Sonika, the police station in charge Vipin Chandra and others were present on
the occasion.
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Hindi translation of ‘Jungle Lore’ out
Dehradun, October 15 Alter also spoke about his experience in the Indian film industry and working with some of the biggest names
in the industry. An alumnus of The Woodstock International School, Mussoorie, Alter is a veteran actor and has acted in over 350 Indian films as well as numerous Hollywood movies. A man of
American origin, Alter spoke with the cadets in Hindi and Punjabi. He has done films like 'Kranti', 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili', 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi', 'Ocean of an Old Man' etc. Alter stresses the importance of poetry in once life and how it is better to live a content life, rather than living a life full of riches. He got emotional while recalling his tenure as an actor, working along Rajesh Khanna and Dev Anand. The audience gave a standing ovation to the actor for his contribution to society.
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Oncology unit opened at Max
Dehradun, October 15 The Governor said unfortunately, even after 66 years of independence, 95 per cent people of the country could not enter modern and well-equipped hospitals. He said the lives of the rich and poor were equally precious and he would raise his voice for the poor all his life.
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Govt offices hit as staff boycott work
Dehradun, October 15 So far, the government has accepted the demands pertaining to three promotions in the career of an employee or grade pay under the Assured Career Progression (ACP) scheme, the demand regarding the hike in the grade pay from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,400, Rs 2,400 to Rs 2,800, Rs 2,800 to Rs 4,200 and Rs 42,00 to Rs 4,800 and the demand for vehicle allowance and removal of pay anomalies within a stipulated time frame,” said Arun Pandey, spokesperson of the State Employees Joint Council. Prahlad Singh, president of the council, said in case the government failed to fulfil their demands, they would go on an indefinite stir from October 17.
— TNS
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U’khand Women Congress reviews preparations for Shobha’s visit
Dehradun, October 15 District Congress president Madhu Semwal, Kamlesh Raman, Meena Rawat and Sanyogita Rani were among those present at the
meeting.
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3-tier panchayat poll from Dec 24
Dehradun, October 15 The election symbols would be distributed from December 12-17. A Panchayati Raj Department note said the notification of dates would take place in three phases. The Government of Uttarakhand would notify the schedule for election on November 20, the State Election Commission on November 21 and the district magistrates on November 22.
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Four get life term for rape, murder
Dehradun, October 15 Motilal befooled her and took Rs 5,000 assuring her solution to her problems. He lured the girl into having physical relations with him and some of his friends. The girl later realised that Motilal was befooling her and thus threatened to expose him. Motilal along with his friends
murdered her.
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