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AMRITSAR BARNALA FARIDKOT FATEHGARH SAHIB FEROZEPORE HOSHIARPUR RAIDED: On a tip-off the Station House Officer of the Sadar police station raided a room of Sunil Kumar and Suresh Kumar, sons of Badari Nath, resident of the Joshian Wali Gali Committee, at Chohal village on Tuesday midnight and seized 1,056 bottles of country-made foreign liquor and a Maruti van. Both men escaped under the cover of darkness while their employer Shahrukh Khan was arrested. JALANDHAR KHARAR PROCESSION: A colourful procession was taken out here on Wednesday in connection with the Janamashtmi celebrations. The procession was arranged by Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Committee, Kharar. WARNED: The local Municipal Committee on Wednesday, appealed to the local traders not to place their goods meant for sale on municipal land outside their shops and asked the rehri walas not to stand on the road sides. The traders have been warned that the goods placed on the municipal land would be acquired by the municipal staff. NAWANSHAHR CYCLE YATRA: The “Akhand Bharat Yuva Cycle Yatra”, which reached here on Monday, was given a warm reception. A cultural programme was also organised at Banga. Mr Alwan Masih, regional coordinator of the Nehru Yuva Kendra, told mediapersons that the yatra was flagged off on August 14 from New Delhi by Mr Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Union Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare. Twentyfive youth belonging to seven states are participating in the yatra to spread the message of peace, unity and integrity. SEMINAR: With a view to creating awareness among students about various educational and vocational avenues after passing their senior secondary examination, the Educational and Vocational Guidance Bureau in collaboration with the Education, Employment and Industries Departments organised a seminar at Doaba Arya Senior Secondary School here on Monday. More than 250 students participated. Lectures on career planning, were delivered. PATIALA TOURNAMENT: Star Eleven beat NICS Academy (A) by 88 runs in the ‘Club-16’ cricket trophy league match played at the Budha Dal Cricket Academy (BDCA) sports complex here today. Brief Scores: Star Eleven: 168 for 4 (Shiv Kumar 63, Rahul Sharma 27, Mandeep Singh 23 n.o, Harjyot 1 for 13, Tanmeet Singh 1 for 33) NICS Academy (A): 80 all out (Gurmeet Sahni 28, Rahul Sharma 3 for 10, Karandeep 2 for 10) PHAGWARA ROPAR TARN TARAN  |
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AMBALA BODY FOUND: The body of a child was found in John Sahab Ki Diggi near the Housing Board in Ambala cantonment on Wednesday. The dead child was found floating in John Sahab Ki Diggi. The child is yet to be identified and is suspected to have died about a week back. The body had deteriorated to a large extent so the body was sent to Rohtak for forensic examination. HISAR NARNAUL ELECTED: The following have been elected office-bearers of the Press Club, Mahendragarh: president—S.S. Chaudhry; vice-president—Jaswant Singh; Secretary J.P. Bhardwaj; and treasurer—R.C. Kakhera. REWARI SIRSA DEMONSTRATION: Members of the Haryana PWD Mechanical Workers Union held a demonstration in front of the office of the executive engineer and gheraoed him seeking that their demands be fulfilled. The agitators were enraged over the “inaction” of the Department in the case of a worker, Sonu, who had fallen sick due to some poisonous gas while working in a sewer. They also demanded immediate action to stop drainage of poisonous chemicals by factories into sewers. SONEPAT MEDICAL CAMP: Jain Milan, a local social organisation, organised a free medical camp here on Tuesday. A large number of schoolchildren were examined by a team of specialists. They were also given medicines free of cost. Mr Harish Chander Jain, General Manager of the Haryana Roadways, was the chief guest. PROTEST: Safai workers staged a demonstration in front of the office of the municipal council here on Tuesday in protest against the non-payment of salary for July. They, however, dispersed after they were paid the salary. DEMANDED: A majority of arhtiyas of the local fruit and vegetable market on Wednesday demanded fresh elections to the arhtiyas union. They have threatened an agitation if the elections to the union are not held immediately. SUICIDE: A 25-year-old housewife, Pinki set herself on fire in her house at Bega village, about 25 km from here, on Tuesday and died. She reportedly took the step following a family quarrel. The police is investigating the matter. STRIKE CALLED OFF: Students of the local Hindu College called off their three-day-old strike on Tuesday. The students had been protesting against the hike in tuition fee. YAMUNANAGAR BODY FOUND: The body of an unidentified person aged about 50, was found near a seed godown here on Monday. The deceased bore injury marks on his head. The police has sent the body for a post-mortem. |
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War veterans share joys & sorrows More than 350 World War-II veterans of Bathinda and Mansa districts who converged on the local military station in Bathinda on August 14 to join the War-Veteran’s Day celebrations by Chetak Corps, shared the joys and sorrows with their old colleagues. The war veterans who were given ‘bara khana’ and gifts were brought to the function in Army vehicles. They were also provided with canteen and medical facilities. They were received by senior Army officers, junior commissioned officers and other ranks in a befitting manner. Most of the war veterans who enjoyed the hospitality of the Army personnel were disappointed that they were being given little financial help by the authorities concerned. They were of the opinion that they should be looked after well as they had entered into the evening of their lives. Lt-Gen G.K. Duggal assured the war veterans (see picture) of full help from the Army. He said for the rehabilitation of exservicemen a placement node had been established under the arrangements of Headquarters 81 Sub Area. Praising the sacrifices and the deeds of the war veterans, he pointed out that the Army was following the highest of standards set by them. He added that in the placement node, any ex-serviceman could register his name by paying Rs 300 (for JCOs) and Rs 200 (for other ranks). Mr Jaspal Singh, Deputy Commissioner-cum-President, Zila Sainik Welfare Board, Bathinda, gave details about the welfare measures being taken by the civil administration in looking after the ex-servicemen. Maj-Gen J.S. Herr (retd) was present on the occasion. A medical check-up camp was also organised.
Khatris a solution to water shortage? Every summer finds an acute water shortage in various parts of Himachal Pradesh, especially the districts of Hamirpur, Kangra and Mandi. This is despite the fact that Himachal Pradesh is known as the hill state with mountains surrounding its eastern side. The melting of ice brings sufficient water to quench the thirst of the people but successive state governments have failed to lift water from rivers flowing through the state for want of adequate funds. However, in the districts of hamirpur and Sarkaghat subdivision of Mandi and Changer areas of Kangra district, people depend upon waters from ‘khatris’ for their daily need. Khatris are hand-hewn caves and can be found on roadsides in the Bamsan area of Hamirpur district, the area being represented by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal in the State Assembly. It is quite surprising that this system of collecting water is still in use in Hamirpur district, known as “veer bhoomi” due to role played by its jawans on the front. Water of these sources is neat and clean, cool and fit for human consumption, according to the local people. This claim is disputed by medical officers working in the area. Most of these khatris are kept under lock and key as every family has its own khatri. Since there are no permanent water resources in the area, people used to wait for the arrival of rain for their needs. Khatris are constructed by digging the hard rocks that are permanent sources of water. Once these khatris are dug, they are provided with iron gates and locked. There are two types of khatris found in Hamirpur, Mandi and Kangra districts. In one type, rain water is collected by harnessing water from roofs with the help of tins. This water is mainly used for washing clothes, utensils and for drinking by animals. In other type of khatris, only seeping water is collected and is used for drinking. These khatris are cleaned every winter or in early summer and chlorinated. The HP Government has finalised a plan with the help of the Australian Government to end water shortage in this region, says the Chief Minister. A Rs 55-crore drinking water supply scheme would become a reality when work on a water lifting scheme on the Beas is completed.
School brings laurels to Hisar For the first time in Hisar’s history a team of school students has bagged the second position in an all-India quiz competition. The team of Holy Angel School comprising Sukant Gupta and Nikhil Chander was among 32 teams selected from all over the country after a written test. As many as 80,000 students from 8,000 schools in the country took the test. The finalists included the local Holy Angel School; Noida Public School, Noida, J L N Public School, Neyveli; and J N L High Public School, Bhopal. In the finals Holy Angel School was tied with Noida Public School. But the latter sailed through via a tie-breaker. Both Sukant and Nikhil bagged a trophy, cheques for Rs 25,000 each and Hero bicycles. They have also been appointed Hero Honda environmental ambassadors for the next one year. All 13 episodes of the quiz will be telecast on the national channel of Doordarshan from September 4. |
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