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JP power project releases debris in Alaknanda, revives disaster scare
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Artistry, dash of colour touch-up for Kanwars
HC nod to land acquisition for Chakrata road redevelopment
Central Govt denies extension to IPS officer
Haridwar MNA punishes MC workers found absent
Silt in rivers disrupts power generation in state
All rivers below danger mark, Cabinet Secy told
Trekking to Pindari glacier banned
Need for energy efficiency stressed
Fewer students in govt schools
Education minister canvassing for CM
BJP will win Dharchula seat, says Pant
Poly ban: 48 offenders challaned
Upgraded three years ago, High School still lacks teachers
Minor girl recovered from Meerut, one arrested
Raju likely to be Add Chief Secy
Heavy rain disrupts life in Mussoorie
Elderly man found dead in canal
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JP power project releases debris in Alaknanda, revives disaster scare
Mussoorie, July 18 They are demanding strict action against the company officials in order to save the villages downstream from another environment disaster. According to Vimal Bhai, head of the Matu Jan Sangathan, various properties in Lambagarh, Pandukeshwar, Govindghat, Vinayak Chatty, and Pinolaghat villages and areas downstream on the Alaknanda were washed away due to the closure of the gates at the Vishnu Prayag hydropower project near Joshimath during flash floods on June 16 and 17 last year. The closure of the gates also resulted in accumulation of a huge amount of muck and debris in the dam reservoir, leading to further damage to life and property. Vimal Bhai said subsequently in order to clean the reservoir, the project authorities started removing the flood material from the reservoir and dumped the muck and debris directly into the Alaknanda riverbed. Not only was the said activity in violation of environmental norms, but also it caused damage to life and property downstream. Since no action was initiated by the district authorities against illegal dumping of debris into the river, the Matu Jan Sangathan wrote a letter to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests. A case was filed in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) wherein Jaypee Associates accepted in its reply that only two gates were opened while the third one could not be opened due to some technical fault. Vimal Bhai alleged that despite the NGT still hearing the case the project authorities had not been able to act in accordance with the directions given to them from time to time. He said, “The way muck or materials are being dumped into the river, it is obvious that the company officials, who are unable to dispose of the huge muck, are taking advantage of heavy rain and dumping it into the river to take it away. The muck deposited upstream is bound to flow downstream during continuing heavy rain.” He added it was possible that until the next hearing in the NGT, most of the debris would be cleared from the reservoir as no central or state agency is monitoring the action of the Vishnu Prayag Dam authorities. “A proper management plan for the removal of muck is necessary keeping in mind its environmental impact,” said Vimal Bhai. He demanded that the project authorities should be directed to stop dumping of muck and debris into the river or any other area other than the designated places and restore the riverbed. He also demanded imposition of a penalty on the dam authorities for causing damage to the environment and to the Alaknanda. Meanwhile, Jaypee Associates has submitted its reply in the form of an affidavit in the NGT. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for August 21. |
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Major rivers flow near danger mark
Dehradun, July 18 The rain also triggered landslides, leading to blockage of several key roads, including roads to Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarkashi district. Rain has been reported from Nainital, Pantnagar, Mukteshwar, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Landowne and
Deoprayag. As per the Dehradun met office, there will be no respite from the rain in the coming days. Heavy rain could occur at isolated places in Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Haridwar, Nainital, Almora, Bageshwar and Pauri districts. Heavy rainfall (80- 150 mm) has also been forecast at isolated places in Pauri. Dehradun experienced continuous rain, leading to waterlogging and inconvenience to the residents of low lying areas. The rain also caused long traffic snarls at all main roads of the city. CM Harish Rawat said,“There is no question of resumption of Char Dham Yatra for three to four days due to inclement weather. Pilgrims are safe and they are being provided adequate food.”
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Artistry, dash of colour touch-up for Kanwars
Haridwar, July 18 In recent years, the simple Kanwars made of bamboo have became more artistic and colourful. Decorative items, accessories, lighting and theme-based Kanwars are adding to the aura of the Kanwar pilgrimage in Haridwar. While some Kanwariyas buy decorative Kanwars from markets, many decorate these on their own, giving their own artistic touch to these. This year, LED-illuminated Kanwars are being seen in large numbers. Thermocol is being used instead of traditional wooden pieces to give Kanwars varied shapes. At the Pantdeep Kanwar market, fluorescent colour-based Kanwars of light cloth are selling like hot cakes as at night these look very attractive. These Kanwars can be purchased for Rs 200 to Rs 2,000. Those of bigger sizes, having added decorative items and special lighting, cost anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000 at the Kanwar market. Many Kanwariyas decorate their Kanwars with expensive items costing Rs 20,000 to a few lakhs, depending on the items and material used. One can see Kanwariyas busy decorating their Kanwars near the core mela zone of Har-ki-Pauri, Pantdeep, Rodibelwala, Laljiwala, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multi-parking lot and the Bairagi camp. Plaster of Paris-made idols of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya are also in demand. A group of Kanwariyas, who have come from Delhi to fetch the Ganga water for Maha Shivratri, bought a base of Kanwar for Rs 8,000 and spent Rs 4,000 to give it a beautiful look. Avinash, who is part of the seven-member group, said to ensure their the Kanwar draws attraction throughout the route from Haridwar to Delhi, it was imperative to give it a different look. A number of Kanwars have been made by Muslim artists based in suburban Jwalapur, with many making Kanwars while fasting during Ramzan. Many local youths try to cash in on the pilgrimage season, selling Kanwars which are their creations. Ravi Kumar, an artist, said a number of Kanwariyas now wanted unique, different and illuminated Kanwars, with many opting for Kanwars in temple forms. Pandit Pawan Shastri said it was devotion that matters the most. Still, if Kanwariyas gave an added touch to their Kanwars, it was a matter of individual perspective. |
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HC nod to land acquisition for Chakrata road redevelopment
Dehradun, July 18 As part of the first phase of the plan, the MDDA had razed a number of shops for widening the road. Later, agitated shopkeepers moved a single Bench of the High Court, which stayed the MDDA drive. The MDDA then approached a double Bench of the High Court, which reversed the order issued by the single Bench and issued fresh orders for the acquisition of land for the Chakrata road. Banshidhar Tiwari, Secretary, MDDA, said he was yet to receive the copy of the order. “Once we receive it, a proposal will be sent to the state government for initiating the land acquisition process. It will take a month to restart the project and get hold of land vacated by the shopkeepers,” he added. Meanwhile, Shashikant Goyal, president of the Chakrata Road Shopkeepers and Residents Welfare Society, said the decision would severely affect the shopkeepers. “We are planning to approach the Supreme Court against the High Court order. The plan will give a major setback to our businesses,”
he added. As part of the redevelopment plan, the MDDA intends to build a shopping-cum-residential complex on the entire stretch on the Chakrata road starting from the Clock Tower chowk till Prabhat Cinema. The seven-story complex will have a shopping centre on the ground floor, a car parking on the second floors and third and a residential complex on the remaining floors.
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Central Govt denies extension to IPS officer
Dehradun, July 18 The Prime Minister’s Office reportedly denied extension to Abhinav Kumar, a 1996-batch IPS officer, who was serving as private secretary to Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju. Sources claim Abhinav’s extension did not receive a green light from the PMO, which was averse to appointing officers who had served under the UPA dispensation. Abhinav was private secretary to Shashi Tharoor when the latter was Minister of State for Human Resource Development and was awaiting an extension from the new government. A controversy had erupted last month over the appointment of private secretaries to three Union ministers, including the Home Minister, which were put on hold by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In fact, IAS officer Nitesh Kumar Jha’s appointment letter came a good one month after he began working for Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the capacity of Officer on Special Duty (OSD). According to the official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Jha has been appointed for a period of five years. Sources say appointments of at least eight private secretaries including that of Abhinav Kumar have been put on hold and in all likelihood, he is not likely to get the extension. According to the rules, every state has to contribute 10 per cent of its IAS officers in the central pool, by approving their deputation to the Centre. A shortage of IAS officers and reluctance on the part of those already on deputation to return is proving too much for a nascent state like Uttarakhand. The two additional secretary-level officers are expected to remain out of Uttarakhand for five years at a time when the state is facing a shortage of junior officers.
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Haridwar MNA punishes MC workers found absent
Haridwar, July 18 During inspection at various points,Trivedi served notices to around 24 employees yesterday for not being present on duty though they had marked their attendance in the daily duty registers. Not getting a satisfactory explanation, Trivedi has ordered deduction of their one-day salary and explanation within three days. A last warning was given to sanitation hawildar Sunil Rajore for being absent from duty at Pull Jatwada where a mega Kanwar camp is being organised by a social organisation near the Lord Shiva temple. Three more sanitation employees have been put on duty at Rodi Belwala near Har-ki-Pauri where Kanwariyas stay in a large number. Vipra also inspected the Pantdeep Kanwar Mela Market and directed the market contractor to put up garbage drums so that waste material dumped in the open could be put in these. She said she would regularly inspect the core mela zone areas at Bhoopatwala, Khadkhadi, Bhimgoda, CCR, Rodi Belwala and Jwalapur falling under the Municipal Corporation ambit. Meanwhile, the Congress and the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal have questioned the working of Mayor Manoj Garg during the Kanwar fair. Women wing state general secretary Dr Santosh Chauhan alleged that the Mayor had failed had failed to provide basic facilities and cleanliness during the Kanwar fair. UKD general secretary Uday Ram Semwal in a press note said the Kanwar fair was an annual pilgrimage held during the month of ‘Shravan’. But despite having time and resources, the Mayor didn’t inspect the Kanwar track and sanitation conditions, presenting a bad picture to millions of Kanwariyas who are coming to the city from other states.
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First rain washes away Haridwar MC’s claim of preparedness
Haridwar, July 18 Neel Dhara, Saptsarovar, Bhoopatwala, Khadkhadi, Pantdeep and Moti bazaar areas were among the worst affected. In the new Haridwar area comprising Aawas
Vikas, Shiv Lok, Gobindpuri and Vivek Vihar, traffic movement was disrupted for several hours due to waterlogging and choking of drain. Traffic at Bhagat Singh square was diverted via the Tibdi bypass and the Arya Nagar-BHEL-Jwalapur route. Construction material lying on the roadside also posed problems to the commuters.
Mukhya Nagar Adhikari Vipra Trivedi said prior to the start of monsoon, she had inspected several areas prone to
waterlogging. “A team of sanitation employees had also cleaned nullahs. However, the problem recurred. We are chalking out a comprehensive plan to ensure water doesn’t accumulate at stretches such as the Bhagat Singh square and
Jwalapur. A master plan for the city is the need of the hour as thousands of pilgrims and tourists throng the city adding pressure on the existing civic infrastructure,” added Vipra
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Silt in rivers disrupts power generation in state
Dehradun, July 18 Due to excessive silt in the Himalayan rivers and their tributaries, the hydropower projects have not generated electricity at the optimum level. The latest data provided by UJVNL clearly highlights that the Kalagarh and Khatima hydropower projects did not generate even a single unit of electricity on today. Officials said the power generation was disrupted for a few hours but resumed after the silt level in rivers reduced. The SIDCUL area of Haridwar went without electricity for nearly half-an-hour due to emergency maintenance work on the 400 KV PITCUL sub-station at Rishikesh. Several localities of Dehradun also went without electricity due to the maintenance works today. GP Patel, Managing Director of UJVNL, told The Tribune that electricity generation had improved after the silt level reduced in the rivers but it again obstructed generation at the optimum level by hydropower projects today. Patel said the chances of turbines getting damaged had increased manifold, especially after the level of silt and other debris increased in the rivers. He added the power generation was normally stopped to prevent damage to expensive turbines and machines when the amount of silt increases in the rivers. He said the maintenance of old turbines, especially greasing, was a regular feature for generating electricity at its optimum level to meet with demand. The power generation has been adversely affected after heavy thundershowers in the hill areas of the state, leading to widening of the gap between the demand and supply of electricity. The demand of electricity was 35.26 million units against the availability of 34.26 million units in the state. An Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) official said the corporation would procure two million units of electricity in order to bridge the gap between demand and availability tomorrow. |
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All rivers below danger mark, Cabinet Secy told
Dehradun, July 18 Several roads were blocked at 20 places between Rudraprayag and Sonprayag in Rudraprayag district due to heavy thundershowers in the last few days. He said 173 pilgrims were rescued and moved to safer places in the Kedar valley. Sharma requested Sethi to provide more resources in order to expedite rescue and relief works. He told him about the important role of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in the construction of roads and bridges. He said three Pokland and two JCBs had been provided to the state to clear debris in disaster-affected areas. Director General Lt Gen AT Patnaik said the Rudraprayag-Gaurikund route was badly damaged due to the disaster. He added that contracts had been given for the reconstruction of damaged roads on the Char Dham Yatra route. Dr LS Rathore, Director General, Indian Meteorological Department, said heavy rainfall was likely in few parts of the state on Friday and Saturday. Sharma said thestate government had already taken precautionary measures. District magistrates of all 13 districts of the state had been told to remain alert, he added. He requested for two MI helicopters before July 25 in order to ensure speedy rescue work in case disaster strikes in the near future. |
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Trekking to Pindari glacier banned
Pithoragarh July 18 “Besides banning trekking beyond the high Himalayan point at Khati, we have deputed rescue teams at Chaura and Kharia. Trekkers going up to this point could be rescued if they are trapped on their way,” said Ria Sanguri, District Disaster Management Officer, Bageshwar. According to sources, trekking to the glacier from Pithoragarh district have also been banned from Liti and Gogina points. “We have alerted all thanas falling on the route to keep a vigil on the activities of the trekkers and take stock of their movement every day,” said Bageshwar SP NS Napalchayal. The Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga glaciers, which fall in the Kapkot subdivision of the district, are visited by trekkers from other state these months. These areas are prone to flash floods, and landslides and the routes get blocked or washed out during these days,” said the SP. Sanguri said they had installed wireless sets and deputed rescue teams at Chaura and Kharakia points on the Bageshwar-Pindari trek route. “We have taken a cue from last year’s incident when 70 children from Champawat along with other trekkers were stranded after a bridge at Pindari washed away. They were later rescued by Army personnel,” said Madan Singh Birodia, Tehsildar of Kapkot. |
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Plantation drive in schools
Haridwar, July 18 As part of the drive, students of Government Primary School, Laxman Jhoola, Pauri, planted ‘Hari Tima’ saplings under the guidance of
the school staff and volunteers of the Ganga Action Parivar on the school premises. School principal Laxmi Barthwal lauded the efforts of the organisation and said since its inception, the green cover in the Swargashram-Laxman Jhula area had increased substantially. Laxmi urged the school staff and parents to generate awareness about greenery and environment conservation among children at an early stage. RBS Lal, a representative of the Ganga Action Parivar, said due to less green cover, the weather pattern had changed in the state. Rivers were also changing their course in Uttarakhand. Volunteers Hari Om Sharma, Vineet Kumar, Raghuvir and Narayan were present on the occasion. |
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Need for energy efficiency stressed
Dehradun, July 18 SK Dubey, Chairman, CII, Kumaon zone, said better energy efficiency had become the most important tool for industries striving to achieve excellence in cost
competitiveness. “A good energy-efficient system also contributes to environment sustainability. The key objectives of this training programme is to disseminate the latest techniques and advancements in the field of energy management and provide an insight into the latest energy saving ideas. It will help participants to enhance energy efficiency at their workplaces and also help in reducing costs,”
added Dubey. Sanjay Namdeo, senior counsellor, CII - Avantha Centre for Competitiveness, said, “The CII has been holding counselling and helping industry reduce energy consumption by around 10-30 per cent for more than a decade. Pioneers in Green Co Rating system, the CII is also helping businesses go-green and engage them in the development of
the country.” An insight into the latest trends in the energy management was also shared by experts. The importance of the use of energy-efficient motors was also
underscored. A number of industries at present are using old, inefficient and ‘rewinded’ motors
which cause more power consumption. This can be minimised by using energy-efficient motors. During the presentation the latest IE
standards, testing methods, construction features and case studies were discussed in detail by
the faculty. Representatives of TATA Motors Ltd, Bajaj Auto Ltd, TVS Electronics, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Ashok Leyland Ltd, Sterlite Technologies Ltd, Titan Industries Ltd, Neel Metal Products Ltd, Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd, and Century Pulp and Paper attended the programme. |
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Fewer students in govt schools
Pithoragarh, July 18 According to the district Education Department, the number of class VIII students at Junior High School, Bamanura, near Champawat, has decreased from 17 in 2009 to one at present. “The only student now left in the school is the son of a bhojanmata,” said Indra Devi, a resident of Bamanura. She said the school had only one student in the last academic session as well. Tthe school has three teachers against the requirement of only one now. On the other hand, there are several schools in the area that are plagued by a shortage of teachers. Parents are forced to take out their wards from these schools and admit them to private schools. However, children who could not afford fee of private schools are now sitting idle at home. “In seven schools of Mirtola, Needh, Khirdwari, Riyanshi, Goli, Khokia and Dushori, there are only two teachers each for more than 50 students. Twenty eight students at Morari High School are being taught by junior school teachers in the absence of senior teachers,” said Chandrashekhar Joshi, a social worker. |
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Education minister canvassing for CM
Pithoragarh, July 18 Talking to this correspondent while on way to campaign for Congress candidate Harish Rawat, contesting the Dharchula Assembly byelection, Naithani said his Progressive Democratic Front supports the government besides supporting Congress candidates in this bypoll. “Congress candidates will win in all the three seats as the state Chief Minister is a popular leader and has a track record of serving the state’’s people for the last four decades,” he said. The education minister will be campaigning for the Congress candidate in the Munsiyari area of the Dharchula constituency. He said he would also campaign for the Congress candidate in the Someshwar Assembly seat. “The Congress will emerge as a strong party after the byelection as the PDF is supporting the government fully,” said Naithani. He said the Centre should give a special package to Uttarakhand to tackle natural disasters, promote pilgrimage and link the state with a railway network. “The state is lagging in these spheres owing to lack of any special package for these facilities,” said the minister. |
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BJP will win Dharchula seat, says Pant
Pithoragarh, July 18 “The failure of the state government to start construction of protection walls along the Kali ,Gori and Dhauli rivers is causing fear of flash floods among the residents,” said Pant. He added the humiliating treatment meted out to BD Joshi, a former Harish Rawat loyalist and the BJP candidate from Dharchula, was a serious issue in this
byelection. |
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Poly ban: 48 offenders challaned
Dehradun, July 18 Mukhya Nagar Adhikari Harak Singh Rawat said four teams had been formed for imposing the ban. The teams visited the local markets to check polythene use. A team led by Additional Mukhya Nagar Adhikari Harshvardhan Mishra visited Hanuman Chowk and Tehsil Sabzi Mandi area, where five challans
were issued. The second team led by Senior Health Officer Dr RK Singh issued 25 challans besides confiscating around 8 kg poly bags in Saharanpur Chowk-Niranjanpur Sabzi Mandi area. The third team led by engineer AP Sundariyal issued 10 challans and seized around 5 kg polythene. The fourth team of Engineer Rachna Payal challaned eight vendors in Dharampur Sabzi Mandi. As per the directions issued by the Dehradun MC, use of polythene below 40 micron thickness is completely banned within the city limits. There is exemption for certain purposes. “Even though it was raining since morning, we decided to go ahead with the ban,” said the MNA. District administration officials and police were part of the four teams formed by the MC. Notably, the DMCenforced the ban on polythene bag in the city limits yesterday. The use of polythene bags thinner than 40 microns is a punishable offence. Harak Singh Rawat had set July 17 as the deadline for removal of polythene bags from markets and the enforcement of the ban. |
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Upgraded three years ago, High School still lacks teachers
Mussoorie, July 18 Government Junior High School (up to class VII) at Ranogi village was upgraded to high school (up to class X) amid much fanfare three years ago, but no arrangements had been made of adequate teaching staff here. As a result, not a single student has been enrolled in class X yet. Vimal, who cleared the class VII exams, was elated at the school being upgraded, but an inadequate number of teachers in class IX forced him to take admission in Government Inter College at Kempty, which is around 25 km from his village. Satpal, the gram pradhan of Ranogi village, said at present around 23 students are enrolled in classes VI to VII in High School and only three students in class IX. There is also a shortage of teachers in the school. He said the students had to walk around 25 km to study in classes IX and X in Government Inter Colleges at Kempty and Nainbagh. The school teachers told this correspondent that they had written several letters to the Education Department for an adequate staff but had not received any positive response yet. Block Education Officer, Thatyud, Manju Bhushan Bahuguna, said he had sent the list of upgraded schools that were still awaiting teachers to senior department officers.
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Minor girl recovered from Meerut, one arrested
Dehradun, July 18 The police team was sent to different places on Wednesday night to nab Akram and rescue
the girl. The girl had been reported missing since June 24 and Akram was suspected to have kidnapped her. On a tip-off, a police team reached Meerut and arrested Akram and also recovered the 16-year-old girl. Akram is being interrogated. Members of the Bajrang Dal had gheraeod Nehru Colony police station on Wednesday demanding Akram’s arrest for kidnapping the girl. The girl’s family told the police that 44-year-old Akram had earlier kidnapped their daughter on May 25 but she had somehow managed to escape and reported the matter to the police. A case was registered at Nehru Colony police station. However, Akram again abducted her on June 25. The girl’s family members also blamed the police for not saving the girl despite a written complaint filed by her earlier. |
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Raju likely to be Add Chief Secy
Dehradun, July 18 The Chief Secretary Subhash Kumar was also part of the DPC that took up the case of S Raju. At present Rakesh Kumar is the lone Additional Chief Secretary in the state. Raju had recently taken charge of Forest and Rural Development Commissioner after Additional Chief Secretary BP Pande left on deputation to the Centre. The state government has also approved the Principal Secretary grade for Secretary IT Manisha Panwar. She will be receiving Rs 67,000- 79,000 grade pay. Further DPC of 70 government doctors was also held on Friday at the Dehradun Secretariat, paving way for the promotion of senior medical officers to the rank of Joint Directors
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Two low-cost metal bridges inaugurated
Dehradun, July 18 The bridges will be used as a model for more such bridges in the disaster-torn interior villages of Uttarakhand. Addressing a gathering at Shuklapur, Chidambaram stressed on improvement in the quality of life in rural areas. He said the quality of life in rural areas could improve and it could in fact be comparable to non-urban areas of developed nations. He said the bridge was a link between society and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He called for imparting training at the local level for making more such bridges. He later inaugurated a floating bridge at the
Himalayan Conservation Studies and Conservation Organisation (HESCO) at Shuklapur village. Dr S Guru Prasad, Director, R&D, DRDO,
Pune, said the low-cost bridge was a folding bridge and could be used at any site. He added the design of this bridge had been made keeping the hilly region’s topography in mind. He said the DRDO would render all cooperation in construction of more such bridges in other parts
of the state. Earlier, Dr Anil Joshi, founder president of HESCO, said the low-cost bridge had immense importance in remote
hill villages. He said the bridges suffered the most in the natural disaster in the state last year. “As many as 700 bridges were damaged in the natural disaster last year,” he said, adding that effective bridges were necessary for rescue
operations in a post-disaster scenario. |
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Heavy rain disrupts life in Mussoorie
Mussoorie, July 18 A taxi parked near the gates of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) was damaged when an uprooted tree fell on it, resulting in disruption of traffic flow. The traffic movement normalised after the Forest Department removed the tree by cutting it with an electric saw around 11 am today. The shops in Kulri Bazaar were inundated, inconveniencing shopkeepers. The tourists heading towards Mussoorie were a troubled lot as mud debris accumulated on the Mussoorie-Dehradun Road. Blocked culverts resulted in water spilling on to the roads. Strong winds accompanied the heavy rain. The district administration said it was prepared for any eventuality. The heavy rain also saw schoolchildren having a harrowing experience on their way back
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Elderly man found dead in canal
Dehradun, July 18 The deceased, Govind Prasad Bagwadi, was a resident of Tehri
Garhwal and had retired from OFD. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. The exact cause of his death would be known after the autopsy report. However, the police are suspecting it to be death due to drowning. A case has been registered in this regard.
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Dehradun, July 18
