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Tourists flock Rishikesh for white water rafting
Cong activists protest against poor sanitation
Executive meeting of women’s wing conducted
Forests, wildlife integral part of country’s culture, says Qureshi
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Renovated Shaheed Sthal a tourist attraction
Ameen workers continue to protest
Govt may allot land to Coca Cola in Sitarganj
UKD wants Gairsain as permanent capital
Saints, teerath purohits, locals take part in clean Ganga drive
Jauljibi town residents want trolley over Kali river repaired
Potters seek space to sell earthen pots during Divali
Governor’s greetings on Valmiki Jayanti
Govt school students organise art expo
Committee formed for selection of VCs
Three killed in road mishap
Chain-snatching incidents on the rise in Haridwar
Govt forgets Haridwar girl who helped India clinch hockey bronze in Asiad
DPS win match by 16 runs
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Tourists flock Rishikesh for white water rafting
Dehradun, October 7 The traffic jams were experienced as hundreds of tourists visited Haridwar, Rishikesh and adjoining cities to enjoy white river rafting, and other adventure activities on the river Ganga in the last week. The white water rafting was restarted after the end of monsoon in the last week of September. Tourists from neighboring states Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh thronged Haridwar and Dehradun district. The tourists enjoyed simple hike or rapids during season. The pleasant weather increased the fun of rafting and tourists enjoyed rafting on the 35 km stretch of the river from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh. One of the tour operators, Sudhir Gupta, told that a large number of tourists visited Rishikesh and Haridwar due to gazetted holidays in the last week. He said that all tourist destinations were jampacked. Meanwhile, tourists faced the brunt of long bumper-to-bumper traffic jams. City police tried to clear traffic jam but their efforts went in vain as long queues of four-wheelers were noticed between Nepali Farm and Haridwar crossing. District administration officials claimed that necessary arrangements have been made for white water rafting, kayaking and other adventure activities and sports. Stern instructions were given to tour operators to ensure safety of tourists during adventure activities.
Water games
* The white water rafting was restarted after the end of monsoon in the last week of September *
Tourists from neighboring states Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh thronged Haridwar and Dehradun district *
Tourists enjoyed the 35 km stretch of the river from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh.
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Cong activists protest against poor sanitation
Dehradun, October 7 The agitators have threatened to intensify their agitation if the department does not take effective steps to address their grievances. The agitators under the leadership of Suryakant Dhasmana, vice president, Congress committee, gathered at the MCD and shouted slogans against the department. The agitators lamented that the sanitation cell of the department was not working efficiently in different areas of the capital city. A memorandum was submitted to the health inspector, Dr RK Singh, demanding to pick up garbage from Pushpanjali Enclave, Engineers Enclave, Shastri Nagar, Dharampur and other localities. They lamented that the department was yet to take effective steps to empty dustbins placed at important localities in the city. Kewal Pundir, Anoop Kapoor, Sunil Singh, Arjun Chatturvedi, Om Prakash, and many more were present. |
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Executive meeting of women’s wing conducted
Dehradun, October 7 He said even after several months since Chief Minister Harish Rawat took reins of the state, doubts continued to be raised about the manner in which he was running the government by his MLAs. He said the protest by MLA Mayukh Mahar had once again put the Chief Minister in the spot. “Not a day passes, when one or the other MLA or minister is not protesting against their own government. This kind of situation has given rise to instability in the state,” he said. Issues pertaining to women’s empowerment and implementation of the schemes were also discussed. “We will protest if the government fails to take concrete steps in fulfilling the aspirations of women of the state, especially in the light of several women friendly announcements made by the Central government,” said Manju Tiwari, president of Mahila
Morcha. |
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Forests, wildlife integral part of country’s culture, says Qureshi
Dehradun, October 7 Speaking as chief guest at the concluding function of the wildlife week , the governor said that people must resolve to work together and nurture “our natural heritage and make Uttarakhand an ideal state.” Giving all credit of the present system of forest conservation to former prime minister Indira Gandhi, the governor said that the Wildlife Protection Act had been the result of her efforts and it was due to this that “we are being able to succeed in our efforts to protect forests and wildlife.” He openly said that the biggest threat to forests and wildlife were leaders of various political parties and forests were being destroyed because of them .He said history and nature would not forgive them. Describing Uttarakhand as more beautiful than Switzerland, the governor said it had all the aspects which could draw tourists . For making it a world tourist destination, there was need for practical and solid plans along with a strong will. He said that despite all the natural disasters, the brave people of the state had faced all these challenges and were moving ahead. He said the courageous soldiers from this Virbhumi were displaying their commitment to the country. Forest minister Dinesh Aggarwal said that Uttarakhand had established itself as a state of unique biodiversity .He said observing Wildlife Week was to make people aware towards the need for “protecting and cherishing our wildlife wealth and encouraging their participation in it.” The governor released a book titled “Gangotri National Park : An Introduction” .He also honoured 42 students of rural schools who had obtained first position in various essay, painting and debate contests organised during the wildlife week..People who made practical efforts to ensure wildlife conservation were also honoured. Principal Forest Conservator (Wildlife) A.K.Dutt threw light on the events held during the week and the objectives of the wildlife week. He said the main target audience were school children who participated in various contests held as part of the celebrations.. Additional Principal Conservator of Forests D.V.S.Khati thanked the guests . Officials of the forest department and several other guests were present. |
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Renovated Shaheed Sthal a tourist attraction
Mussoorie, October 7 The tourists, visiting Mussoorie are fascinated to see the structure of the Saheed Sthal that resembles the village houses of the hill state and are also showing their curiosity about the history of the agitation that led to formation of the Uttarakhand state. Six persons were martyred here during the September 2, 1994, police firing and following that the spark of separate state was ignited to such an extent that it was doused only after the people of the state were able to create Uttarakhand. Since then the Saheed Sthal turned into the most revered site in the town and the anniversary functions were also held here periodically. However, the site where Shaheed Sthal existed previously was in shabby condition hurting the entiments of the statehood agitationists and families of the martyrs who demanded repair and renovation of the site. The government heeding to the pleas demolished the old structure and constructed a new one that was in accordance with the heritage and culture of the hill state. A house resembling the hilly village was constructed by the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) of the hill state along with the statues of the martyrs installed as a reminder of the sacrifice gone in the formation of the separate state. The renovated Shaheed Sthal was opened for the public on September 2 this year by Chief Minister Harish Rawat and since then the place has become a major tourist attraction with every second tourist coming to the town making it a point to visit Saheed Sthal, said Municipal Council president Manmohan Singh Mall. Rajiv Singh, a tourist from Delhi, said he was unaware about the struggle that had gone in formation of the Uttarakhand but was enlightened after he visited the Saheed Sthal that was really a different experience for him. The photographer community of the town is also delighted with the renovated Shaheed Sthal coming into being and said that their income had increased as the tourist were keen on getting their picture clicked in traditional attire in front of the Shaheed Sthal. However, the credit taking game for the renovation of the Shaheed Sthal has also begun with both, Mussoorie Municipal council President, BJP MLA Mussoorie Ganesh Joshi, staking claims of initiating and pursuing the project without any delay. Meanwhile, the residents are glad that the tourists have an additional place to visit and spend their time in the serene and somber environment of the Shaheed Sthal. |
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Ameen workers continue to protest
Dehradun, October 7 The delegation of the agitated Ameen workers met Additional Chief Secretary Rakesh Sharma and expressed resentment against the state government for not addressing their grievances. The delegation cleared that the association members will call off their agitation only after their year-long pending demands would be fulfilled by the state government. The agitators under the banner of the Uttarakhand Revenue Sangrah Ameen Association gathered at Parade Ground. The agitators shouted anti-department slogans in support of their demands. They said a memorandum highlighting their demands was submitted many times to the officials, but steps were yet to be taken by the state government. The agitators said pay anomaly, timely promotion, reservation, etc. were a few year-long pending demands of the association. They lamented that the officials had given false assurance to them that their demands would be fulfilled by the state government. JP Bahuguna, Udayveer Singh, Subhash Pandey, Pawan Kumar and Rajendra Nakoti were also present.
For their right
* The agitators under the banner of the Uttarakhand Revenue Sangrah Ameen Association gathered at Parade Ground *
The agitators shouted anti-department slogans in support of their demands.
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Govt may allot land to Coca Cola in Sitarganj
Dehradun, October 7 Officials in State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (SIDCUL) said Coca Cola had asked the government to look for 60 acres at another suitable place after the project earlier proposed at Chharba village in Vikasnagar, a few kilometres from Dehradun, failed to take off due to resistance from local people on environment concerns. “The talks have reached a crucial stage and water requirement and other issues of the company are being worked out. We have plenty of land at the Sitarganj industrial estate but water can only be provided through local rivers,” said R Rajesh Kumar, MD, SIDCUL. Senior government officials said the government was keen to see the project through so that other companies too take a cue and start investment in SIDCUL. “The govt is keen to give a right message to MNCs about its keenness to provide a conducive environment for investment. It will like the Chharba episode to fade away,” said an official in the Department of Industries. Coca Cola had planned to invest over Rs 600 crore in the bottling plant at Chharba village but the government was now working afresh on the project. The Nainital HC had directed the state government to return 25 acres at Chharba village allotted to the company to the local gram panchayat.
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UKD wants Gairsain as permanent capital
Haridwar, October 7 The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal-Progressive, citing the 14 years of state formation and numerous commissions set up for selecting capital city for Uttarakhand, has mooted for declaration of Gairsain, situated in Chamoli district and in the midst of both Garhwal and Kumaon divisions, as the sole capital of Uttarakhand. A meeting was held at Ranipur camp office by UKD-P activists here today, where they termed Gairsain as the original capital envisaged by statehood agitators and even by eminent freedom fighter Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali. They lamented that evn after a decade and a half of the state formation, barring UKD no party had raised the issue of Gairsain with authority and clarity. UKD (P) youth wing city president Lalit Mamgain said the Congress government led by Vijay Bahuguna earlier and now current Chief Minister Harish Rawat had taken steps to build a state Assembly in Gairsain. Mamgain doubted theCongress intentions over Gairsain, as besides work on an Assembly building at Bharadisain, another building was being built at Raipur in Dehradun. Uday Ram Semwal, central secretary Labour cell of UKD, said that Dehradun was labelled as interim capital during formation of Uttaranchal as the 28th state of India on November 9, 2000. So it should remain the interim capital and making of a separate state Assembly building there will hamper the sentiments of people of hill state, who want only Gairsain as capital of hilly Uttarakhand. UKD leaders also questioned the Congress and BJP governments led by Bhagat Singh Koshyari, N.D Tiwari, B.C Khanduri, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Vijay Bahuguna and now Harish Rawat for failing to usher in equal development in all districts of the state. |
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Saints, teerath purohits, locals take part in clean Ganga drive
Hardiwar, October 7 As Ganga canal is operated by Uttar Pradesh irrigation department, it also operates the flow and closure of this 560-km canal built in 1954 by Britisher Sir George Probey Cautley. But now opposition voices are getting milder, as now this closure tenure of a fortnight, which is held till the eve of Diwali, is being utilised for the cause of the Ganga only. For the past three days, heaps of garbage in the Ganga canal and Ganga ghats of Brahma Kund, Har-ki-Pauri, Malviya Deep ghat, Birla ghat, Alaknanda ghat, Kusawrat ghat, Gau ghat, Irish ghat, Rishikul ghat, Lav Kush ghat, Ram Sita ghat, Gobind ghat, Prem Nagar Ashram ghat, Pull Jatwada and several other ghats are being cleared on a daily basis. Saints, teerth purohits, pundits, religious and spiritual gurus, students, traders, volunteers, NGOs, ward councillors, academicians, and local people are all pitching in to clean the Ganga ghats. From early morning one can see volunteers cleaning Ganga ghats. While on the JCB machines, heavy machines and labourers are busy in expansion work of the Ganga canal from Mayapur stretch till Pull Jatwada, Jwalapur, on the other volunteers are physically cleaning the garbage and filth from Ganga canal. Brahma Swarup Brahamchari of Jai Ram ashram terms this Ganga closure as a boon as cleaning of the canal and adjacent Ganga ghats on it can be done effectively. Social activist JP Baduni said after a long time one was witnessing mass and voluntary participation by local residents. Even the Muslim community in suburban Jwalapur is contributeing to the cleaning drive. Former municipal chairperson Satpal Brahmachari points out that now annual Ganga canal closure can be utilised for Ganga cleaning and mass participation of people has shown that “we can do it on our own too”. Teerth Purohit Anshul Shrikunj says the sanctity and purity of the Ganga “is in our hands and by cleaning it as well as not putting in garbage, plastic, polythene bags, washing clothes, putting religious ritual material and other industrial pollutants in the holy river Ganga will make it cleaner”. Industrial associations, ward councillors, women, traders, schools, colleges and several social forums are also getting involved in this cleanliness drive. Mayor Manoj Garg is urging people and organisations to utilise this fortnight-long Gagna canal closure tenure to clean the Ganga canal ghats. |
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Jauljibi town residents want trolley over Kali river repaired
Pithoragarh, October 7 “We will suffer losses this Diwali as most of our customers come from Nepal, especially during festivals,” said Ram Singh Pal, president of the Jauljibi Vyapar Sangh. According to Pramod Kumar, SDM, Dharchula, the Nepal authorities had installed the trolley after the bridge on the Kali river washed away last year. It would also have to repair the trolley that developed cracks last week and was closed to traffic. “The Nepal government will also have to install a permanent suspension bridge in border Jauljibi town according to the understanding reached between the two nations,” said the SDM. Due to the closure of the trolley not only Indian traders will suffer losses, but also residents of Uku, Baku, Lali and parts of Jauljibi village in Nepal will suffer as they are dependent on the Jauljibi market in the district for the supply of essential goods. “The business at the international fair at Jauljibi, which begins on November 14, will also be suffer in the absence of customers and goods from Nepal if the bridge or the damaged trolley is not repaired by then,” said Ram Singh Pal. Local social worker Lila Bangyal is preparing to meet the Chief Minister at Dehradun on the issue. “Even milk and vegetables for daily consumption in Jauljibi town come from Nepal,” added
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SIT formed to probe land frauds
Dehradun, October 7 “The SIT has been set up on the directions of the Chief Minister and we have deputed 22 cops in the SIT including, one inspector who will have a mandate of probing land related frauds in the Garhwal region,” he said. Notably, the land related matters coming to police stations will be transferred to the SIT. They will have the authority to probe such cases and will have power to take suo motto action on the basis of information from the sources. “A two-day special training session has been planned for the SIT personnel on October 16 and 17 in Dehradun in which they will be given lessons on the intricacies involved which will come handy to them while investigating such cases,” said Gunjyal. “We are planning to call experts for giving training to the SIT team,” he added. Talking about his priorities regarding policing in the seven districts of the Garhwal region, he said: “My focus will be on strengthening the community policing in the districts to ensure close relationship between the police and community leaders. The concept of beat policing will also be revived once again.” On the question of how police will deal with the rising number of human trafficking cases in the region, the DIG said stress would be given on nabbing the kingpins who were running such gangs in the state and breaking the chain network. He also laid stress on the next Aradh Kumbh in January 2016, which would be the biggest challenge for the police. He said all the necessary preparations would be done in advance. |
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Potters seek space to sell earthen pots during Divali
Dehradun, October 7 The delegation said it would be become very difficult for them to earn their livelihood if the district administration does provide them temporary land to sell earthen pots and other items during Divali. The delegation was led by BJP councillor Sachin Gupta here today. A memorandum was submitted to Dehradun District Magistrate, Chandresh Yadav, demanding to provide temporary land at Paltan Bazar, Hanuman Chowok, Chakrata road and other prominent places of the capital city. Rajkumar Tiwari, Suresh Kumar, Manish Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Raju Kumar, Raj Kumar, Pawan, Ashu, Manju, Rakesh Kumar and many others were present. |
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Governor’s greetings on Valmiki Jayanti
Dehradun, October 7 The Governor said in his message that by creating epic Ramayana, Maharishi Valmiki had given a lesson in values like sacrifice, compassion and humanity to society. “These lessons always inspire us to render service and help to the deprived sections of society,” he said. He added on this day we should resolve to adopt this magnanimous resolve of Maharishi Valmiki in our lives in order to pay a real tribute to him. |
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Another man-eater leopard killed
Pithoragarh, October 7 “The killed leopard is above 12 years of age. Its canines have gone fat due to eating of human flesh almost on a regular basis. It weighs 120 kg, which is more than the average weight of leopards,” said HC Semia, SDO, Forest Department, Pithoragarh. According to Lakhpat Singh, to lure the leopard they had tied a calf and a goat at the place where it was seen a day ago. “The worn out nails and broken canines of the leopard confirm that it was also a maneater that had been prowling in the area since 2012,” he said. Two days ago, the same team of hunters had killed a leopardess that had created terror in the area. It also had worn out nails indicating that it had turned man-eater. “With the killing of two active carnivores, the terror of man-eaters in the Thal and Muwani area should end,” said
Semia. |
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Govt school students organise art expo
Mussoorie, October 7 The exhibition was inaugrated by general manager of Jay Pee Residency Manor Hotel Anil Sharma, who appreciated the efforts of the children in making artifacts and paintings for the disaster affected persons. He also appealed to the gathered audience to support the Kashmiri people and donate generously for the cause through the Chief Minster or Prime Minster relief fund. Saida Zaidi, principal of the school, and co-staff Vijaya Kumari, thanked the audience for extending support towards the cause and motivating the children for making such beautiful items. |
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Committee formed for selection of VCs
Dehradun, October 7 For more than a year, the appointment of Vice-Chancellor of GB Pant Nagar University has been pending as the governor had rejected the committees for failing to fulfill the norms. On the other hand, the incumbent Vice-Chancellor of Horticulture University, Bursar, will be completing his term shortly and in view of the expected vacancy, the government has constituted a committee to start the selection process.
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Three killed in road mishap
Dehradun, October 7 The accident took place at Priyam bend near Mongoli police post. Around 10 people were in the ill-fated Tempo Traveller, which was returning from Nainital to Ramnagar. According to the police, the driver of the bus lost control over the vehicle while negotiating a sharp turn in the night and the bus skipped off the road. “After getting information, the police initiated the relief and rescue operation. We recovered three bodies, including two girls and of the driver, and the injured persons were rushed to the nearby hospital,” SP City, Shweta Choubey, told The Tribune. Reportedly, tourists belonging to Delhi were travelling in the bus and were on holidays in Uttarakhand. They were staying in a resort at Ramnagar and on Monday, they went to Nainital in two mini buses and the accident took place when they were going back to Ramnagar. Meanwhile, Governor Aziz Qureshi has expressed grief at the bus accident and prayed for the peace of the souls of those who died, and also wished speedy recovery of the injured.
A holiday that turned into a nightmare
* The accident took place at Priyam bend near Mongoli police post * Around 10 people were in the ill-fated Tempo Traveller, which was returning from Nainital to Ramnagar *
According to the police, the driver of the bus lost control over the vehicle while negotiating a sharp turn in the night and the bus skipped off the road *
Tourists belonging to Delhi were travelling in the bus and were on a holiday in Uttarakhand.
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Chain-snatching incidents on the rise in Haridwar
Haridwar, October 7 Model colony resident Suman Lal who was returning from a kitty party yesterday night near Ranipur turning, was targeted by bike-borne chain snatchers, who snatched a gold chain from her
neck. Similarly,on October 3 at NH-58 near Jahanvi Dale hotel, a purse of a women was snatched while the very next day a gold chain was looted from a woman resident when she was just standing outside her house at Khanna
Nagar. Even the appointment of new woman SSP Sweety Aggarwal seems to be having no impact on the crime rate in the city. Broad daylight chain snatching incidents, that too in congested, busy market areas, have raised questions on the so-called effective policing being touted by district police officials every now and then. In fact Ranipur-Chandracharya square is the busiest commercial hub of the city, with at least four to six police personnel on duty at this square. Chain snatching of Ms Suman yesterday night was a daring incident, as the police checkpost was just 40-60 metres away from the crime spot, while the CCTV installed at the Chandracharya square could not cover this crime clearly. This meant that the CCTV footage on which the police usually rely to identify the criminals went in vain and the police are still wandering in the dark to nab the culprits. Furthermore, a gang of chain snatchers has also come to light who say namaste to women wearing chains and rings and then pull off these items ,with a biker standing at some distance. The snatcher then runs towards the biker and both flee away in multiple lanes of
Khanna, Nagar, Aawas Vikas colony, Subash Nagar, BHEL and Shivalik Nagar in
Ranipur. On these day-to-day chain snatching incidents, SSP Sweety Aggarwal told TNS that the police were taking seriously the rise in crime incidents in the city and all the police officials have been directed to take necessary steps to curb such
incidents. Sweety added that field patrolling has been increased and more number of CCTVs are being installed, while those which are defunct are being repaired. Circle officer, city, Chandra Mohan Singh said that all police station officers have been directed to remain in touch with the local people and CPU personnel have been specially briefed on nabbing chain snatchers. Former state women’s commission chairperson Dr Santosh Chauhan has expressed concern over the rising crime against women in the city. Dr Chauhan pointed that laxity by city police personnel has paved the way for rise in criminal activities, which has instilled fear among residents, particularly among womenfolk, in venturing out of their homes alone. |
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Govt forgets Haridwar girl who helped India clinch hockey bronze in Asiad
Haridwar, October 7 Haridwar-born Vandana rose to fame after she emerged the third highest goal scorer in the World Cup held in Germany last year . She scored in all five matches that India played in the Asian Games in South Korea. Talking to The Tribune after returning from South Korea, Vandana said she was overwhelmed by the big welcome she got at various cities she covered during her train journey from Amritsar to Haridwar. “I scored in the dying minutes of the bronze medal decider match against Japan. It was a great feeling as the match was till then tied at 1-1 and the goal made bronze medal in our kitty. Getting a medal for India has been my dream since childhood, when I took to hockey as career,” said Vandana, while she was being garlanded by numerous fans, well wishers at her village in Roshanabad. Amid sloganeering, a large number of people including her family members, relatives, friends, villagers and prominent people of the district welcomed Vandana on her arrival in Haridwar. Vandana Kataria, who plays mostly as forward, attributes her success to hard work, guidance of her coach Krishan Kumar and the camaraderie between the team members. In fact she revealed that all her team members wanted to replicate the Bollywood movie ‘Chak De’ movie success story. Though they fell short of it, which Vandana put onus on six missed chances by some team players. Currently working with the Indian Railways, Vandana said with maiden medal by any junior eves’ hockey team at the World Cup in Germany last year and now Asian Games medal, the women hockey was on the revival path and now getting popular. She said under the captaincy of Ritu Rani, the girls showed grit, determination, hard work, team spirit and replicated the strategies drawn on board to make sure they get it to the semi finals. Father Nahar Singh is all praise for the talent, efforts and confidence of her daughter, who revealed that initially villagers had objected to Vandana’s playing outdoor game like hockey. “But now all are happy, in fact the very people who used to oppose girls involvement in sports are now motivating them. Vandana has shown that girls are no way less than boys and now many a girls in the village idolize her,” said Nahar Singh. Though both father and daughter feel sad over the response of the Uttarakhand government, as till date no announcement of prize, cash incentive or even congratulatory message from Chief Minister Office or state Sports Ministry has been communicated to her. |
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DPS win match by 16 runs
Dehradun, October 7 In the first match, Delhi Public School (DPS) Bhaniyawala, after being put into bat first by Carman School, scored 33 runs in the first innings for the loss of 4 wickets. Carman School managed to score 27 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the 1st innings. In the second innings, DPS scored 36 runs for the loss of 2 wickets and in reply Carman School was bowled out for 26 runs and lost the match by 16 runs. In the second match of the day, St Judes School defeated Bala Hissar Academy by 4 wickets. After losing the toss and being put into bat first, Bala Hissar scored 25 runs at the loss of 3 wickets. In reply, St Judes School scored 33 runs at the loss of 3 wickets in the 1st innings. In the 2nd innings, Bala Hissar scored 30 runs at the loss of 4 wickets while St Judes School easily chased down the target and won the match by 4 wickets. On Wednesday, two matches would be played in the tournament. The first match would be played between The Heritage School and Doon Public School while the second match will be played between St Judes School and The Asian School. |
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The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD), which played a pivotal role in creation of a separate hill state of
Uttarakhand, has demanded declaring Gairsain as the permanent and only capital of the state.
The annual Ganga canal closure, from its inception source at Bhagirathi
Bindu, near Har-ki-Pauri, and the Mayapur Ganga canal dam till the end point in
Kanpur, is usually opposed by saints and teerth purohits, Ganga Sabha, traders and local people.
A delegation of potters met Dehradun District Magistrate, Chandresh
Yadav, here today and demanded temporary space to sell earthen pots during
Divali. The delegation said it would be become very difficult for them to earn their livelihood if the district administration does provide them temporary land to sell earthen pots and other items during
Divali.
An art and craft exhibition was organised by the students of Government Higher Secondary School, Barlowganj in
Mussoorie, to garner support for people affected by recent natural disaster in Jammu and Kashmir.
Team India hockey player Vandana Kataria, a local girl, has made both the nation and Uttarakhand proud by her stellar performance firstin the World Cup and now Asian Games at Incheon in South Korea. However, the state government has till now not acknowleged her feat and given her any award or money benefit.
