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Cong not to spare erring leaders Governor pays tributes to
martyrs Highway cops save 8
lives Make
Jhajjar-Delhi calls local: residents New Haryana plan
for better power supply PM’s Kurukshetra
visit on Feb 3 |
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Haryana to launch
cleanliness drive HUDA scheme for
economically poor PCO owners seek more commission Circus comes to
Ambala Abducted girl freed, youth
arrested Racket of fake bus passes unearthed Blockade follows group
clash Wakf Gazette
released Former minister dead
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Cong not to spare erring leaders ROHTAK, Jan 27 — Taking a serious view of ‘infighting’ in the Congress, the party high command has decided to take strict disciplinary action against the erring leaders irrespective of their stature. Mr Moti Lal Vora, General Secretary, All-India Congress Committee and in charge of party affairs in Haryana, in a letter written to the HPCC chief, Mr Bhupender Singh Hooda, on January 24, said no leader, irrespective of his stature, should be allowed to issue press statements against another leader or the party policies, the letter said no leader should be allowed to organise any individual rally and that all rallies should be organised under the banner of PCC. Besides, the letter forbade the leaders to air their grievances to the media. The letter suggested that any party worker or leader violating the above norms should be dealt with strictly and disciplinary action be taken against him. Mr Vora also suggested to Mr Hooda that the PCC should organise workshops for party men at regular intervals to discuss policy matters or differences, if any, within the party. He said the AICC would nominate senior leaders as observers at such workshops. According to political observers, the much publicised rally to be organised by a former Chief Minister, Mr Bhajan Lal, in Hisar on March 4, is now uncertain in view of this letter. However, Mr Krishan Murti Hooda, a former minister and a close associate of Mr Bhajan Lal announced that the proposed rally would certainly be held under the banner of the Congress as it was aimed at strengthening the party. He alleged directions of Mr Vora were intentionally
interpreted in a wrong manner by the HPCC chief. He said Mr Bhajan Lal had been a Chief Minister for nearly 12 years and also been a member of the Congress Working Committee. At present, he said Mr Bhajan Lal was the leader of party legislators. He claimed Mr Bhajan Lal was much ahead of the HPCC chief in hierarchy. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference here yesterday the HPCC chief predicted the fall of the Chautala government. He said the countdown had started and the government would collapse in three months. He said resentment prevailed among the employees, farmers, traders and students against the “anti-people” policies of the government which had faced the “rebellious tone” of the masses in nearby Gaddi Kheri village recently where the villagers had started hooting when the Chief Minister was about to address them. Mr Hooda alleged that the people were overburdened by the house and professional taxes. he said the party would oppose the imposition of these taxes inside and outside the Assembly and the party activists would gherao the Assembly during the Budget session. The Congress leader said the state Chief Minister had promised withdrawal of additional taxes imposed during the prohibition. But in place of withdrawing the said taxes the government had imposed more fresh taxes. He sought a White Paper in this connection and on the government property in Delhi. Commenting on the government’s scheme to set up old age homes in villages he said it was against the Indian culture and traditions. He alleged the move was launched only to gain cheap popularity. He announced that a rashtriya kisan rally would be held in Delhi on February, 22 which would be addressed by Congress President Sonia Gandhi. |
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Governor pays tributes to
martyrs NARNAUL, Jan 27 — The Haryana Governor, Babu Parmanand, hoisted the national flag, took salute from different contingents of the security forces and inspected the guard of honour at the state-level Republic Day function held at Netaji Subhas Chander Bose Stadium here yesterday. Addressing people, the Governor said the unity and integrity of the country should be safeguarded at all costs. Paying tributes to martyrs he said their supreme sacrifices should not be forgotten. It was the duty of people to work for the progress of the country by following the path shown by our great leaders, he said. The small state of Haryana had become a trend setter in the field of development by dint of efforts made by leaders, its people and the administration of the state. The role of Mahendragarh district was commendable in the freedom movement of India. Appreciating the development and welfare schemes of the state government, he said a new direction has been given to the development of the state. The contingents of the Haryana Armed Police, the police, Home Guards, NCC cadets, and others presented an impressive march past. School children performed an attractive cultural variety show depicting the national, cultural spirit and developmental tempo of the country through group songs and dances. Seventeen tableaux of different departments at the district and state levels were presented. The Governor also conferred the state bravery award on Sachin Sihag of Panchkula for showing exemplary bravery by locking a tiger in the room of his house when it entered the house suddenly. A grant of Rs 50,000 from the Governor’s discretionary fund for sweets to the children who participated in the Republic Day functions was also announced. JHAJJAR: Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala on Friday hoisted the national flag, took salute from different contingents of security forces and inspected a guard of honour at the Republic Day function here. Mr Chautala announced the waiving of surcharge and interest on pending power arrears bills up to January 31. He said those from the rural areas could pay these arrears in four six-monthly instalments in May and November. This benefit had been given only to owners of tubewells, non-domestic and domestic consumers, he added. Paying tributes to martyrs, he said the unity of people forced the British to leave our country. He distributed sewing machines among 16 widows. Meritorious certificates to 15 employees of government departments were given. The Chief Minister said the state government had decided to observe January 30, the martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi as “cleanliness day” in the state. On this day, he along with his Cabinet colleagues, MPs, MLAs, leader of various political parties and social organisations would launch cleanliness drives in the state. SONEPAT: Mr Satbir Singh Kadian, Speaker, Haryana Vidhan Sabha, unfurled the National Flag and took the salute at the Republic Day function in the Police Lines here on Friday. Addressing a gathering, the Speaker paid homage to martyrs who had laid down their lives for the nation and asked people to remain united and face the challenges posed by anti-social forces and Pakistani-backed militants. Tableaux depicting the cultural heritage and development activities were also displayed. Mr Kadian gave away commendation certificates to 36 persons, including officers, students, sports persons and police officials, for their distinguished services. Among those who received the certificates are Mr Rajinder Singh Dahiya, District Education Officer, Sonepat, Ms Seema Antil, Mr Bhim Sen Arya, Ms Sunita Sharma and Mr Mohinder Kumar. KURUKSHETRA: After unfurling National Flag on Kurukshetra University campus here, university Vice-Chancellor, Mr R.S.Chaudhary, said in spite of diversification, India was a picture of unity. The Deputy Speaker, state Vidhan Sabha, Mr Gopil Chand Gahlot, highlighted the state’s achievements, especially in the field of information technology. Students of Gurukul, Kurukshetra, exhibited horse riding feats. Other school students presented an attractive cultural programme. PANIPAT: The state Animal Husbandry Minister, Mohammad Ilyas, unfurled the tricolour at the Republic Day celebrations organised at Shivaji Stadium on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, he said the government had launched several schemes for the socio-economic uplift of every section of society. The Republic Day was also celebrated at the Panipat refinery township. Mr A.K. Malhotra, General Manager, Panipat Refinery, unfurled the Tricolour and took the salute from CISF jawans. Later, a colourful cultural programme was presented by school children of the township and nearby villages. KAITHAL:
The Deputy Commissioner, Dr Mahaveer Singh, unfurled the national flag at Jat School grounds here. He took the
salute from the contingents of Haryana police, NCC cadets, Home Guards and Scouts. Hundreds of students participated in the cultural programme on this occasion. The Deputy Commissioner paid tributes to martyrs and honoured social workers, mediapersons and some government officials. JIND: Mr M.L. Ranga, Minister of State for Health, Haryana, unfurled the national flag and took a salute at a march past presented by the contingents of the Haryana police, NCC, Home Guards, Scouts and Guides at a function held here in connection with the Republic Day celebrations on Friday. Mr Ranga honoured seven persons of this district for their commendable work in different fields. Students of the local schools presented a cultural programme. YAMUNANAGAR: Mr Risal Singh, Social Welfare Minister, Haryana, unfurled the Tricolour during the Republic Day function at Tejli Sports Complex. He paid tributes to martyrs and freedom fighters. A contingent of the Haryana Armed Police, Home Guards, NCC, Scouts and schoolchildren presented a guard of honour. |
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Highway cops save 8
lives FARIDABAD, Jan 27 — The recently set up Haryana highway patrol police has started proving its worth. It saved lives of eight tourists near Hodal town in the district, who were on their way to Agra yesterday. According to information, a team of the highway patrol swang into action when it came to know that a Tata Sumo vehicle carrying several passengers has “plunged” into Hodal-Ujjina drain on the highway. Hearing cries for help the cops immediately reached the spot and dived into the seven-foot deep drain. The cops were able to rescue all of them which included two children and three women. The incident took place at 6 a.m. this morning. Some of the tourists who got injured were taken to a nursing home by the cops. The first highway patrol police post was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Mr Om Prakash Chautala, on December 30, 2000. According to police sources, the accident took place as the driver of the jeep lost control and plunged into the nearby drain. This was noticed by a traffic cop and the cries for help alerted the police men travelling just behind the tourist vehicle. The rescue tourists have been identified as Mr Prem Singh, (driver) Mr Ravinder Singh, Ms Kulvinder Kaur, wife of Mr Ravinder Singh, Ms Sheetal, wife of Mr Gurbaksh Singh, Ginni, daughter of Mr Surender Mohan Singh, Mandeep, son of Mr Ravinder Singh, Ms Gulshan Kaur wife of Mr Surender Mohan Singh, Lakhveer Singh, son of Mr Surender Mohan. They had come from Delhi and were on their way to Agra. |
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Make Jhajjar-Delhi calls local: residents ROHTAK, Jan 27 — The denial of the local call facility between Jhajjar and Delhi has caused resentment among the subscribers of Jhajjar, situated on the border of Delhi. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has introduced the facility between Delhi and selected towns of the National Capital Region (NCR) from January 26. The towns which benefited from the BSNL policy include Rohtak, Rewari, Panipat and Palwal. Faridabad, Gurgaon, Sonepat and Bahadurgarh are already
enjoying this facility for the past many years. But, the BSNL appears to have ignored the fact that Jhajjar was a stone’s throw from Delhi. Hundreds of residents of Jhajjar and its adjoining villages are working in Delhi. The Haryana Roadways runs a daily bus-service between Jhajjar and Central Secretariat in Delhi for daily commuters. Bahadurgarh, which forms a part of the Jhajjar district, was provided with the local call facility to Delhi many years ago, the subscribers at Jhajjar were expecting to get this facility from the Republic Day. Moreover, Jhajjar is being considered as a potential industrial town after uprooting of the industrial units from Delhi under the directives of the Supreme Court. Besides Jhajjar, few other towns that form part of the National Capital Region (NCR) have also been denied the local call facility to Delhi. These towns include Sampla, Gohana, Meham, Kalanaur and Kharkhauda. Gohana and Meham are important sub-divisional towns in the Sonepat and Rohtak districts, respectively. |
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New Haryana plan
for better power supply CHANDIGARH, Jan 27 — The Haryana Government has announced a new scheme on the occasion of Republic Day for providing reliable power supply to the farmers. Mrs Meenaxi Anand Chaudhary, Chairperson of Power Utilities, said the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) would provide dedicated distribution transformers to those farmers who were running their tubewells with a motor of 15 or 20 BHP against a deposit of Rs 10,000 each. The scheme would cost the nigam about Rs 50,000 for each transformer with a capacity of 25 KVA against the receipt of Rs 10,000 only from the tubewell consumers concerned. The nigam would also take care of the maintenance of these transformers. The chairperson said to strengthen the transmission and distribution system in 11 districts falling under the jurisdiction of the UHBVN, the nigam recently commissioned a 33-KV substation with a capacity of 6.3 MVA at Jahajgarh in Jhajjar district at a cost of Rs 1.25 crore as many as 13, 33 KV sub-stations had been upgraded at a cost of Rs 5 crore in Kurukshetra, Karnal and Sonepat districts during this financial year. In order to reduce he overloading on the existing transformers and to strengthen its distribution system, the UHBVN had added 1533 distribution transformers of various capacities to the system. |
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PM’s Kurukshetra
visit on Feb 3 KURUKSHETRA, Jan 27 — (UNI) — Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee will inaugurate the Panorama and Science Centre and lay the foundation stone of the sothern parikrama of the Brahamsarover here on February 3. Deputy Commissioner Jyoti Arora said Mr Vajpayee is also expected to address a public rally at the theme park. The Union Minister for Human Resource, Dr Murli Monohar Joshi, and the Union Minister for Culture, Mr Ananth Kumar, will accompany the Prime Minister. Panorama Museum, 225, 125 feet and 45 feet high, housing paintings and computerised exhibitions of science and technology of the country since the ancient period, particularly of the Mahabharata war, has been constructed in collaboration with the National Council of Science Museum, Kolkata, at a cost of Rs 3.25 crore. |
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Haryana to launch
cleanliness drive CHANDIGARH, Jan 27 — Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, will launch a special cleanliness drive on the occasion of the Martyrdom Day of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30 from Hisar district, an official spokesman said. All municipalities had been asked to begin the campaign on the same day. The cleanliness drive comprises sufficient arrangement for the disposal of garbage, repair and cleaning up of drains, ensuring cleanliness in lanes and bylanes, adequate cleanliness arrangements in lanes that lack such facilities, special arrangements for areas surrounding dairies and cattle ponds along with areas which have excessive presence of pigs. He announced that a solid waste management scheme worth Rs 88.57 crore would soon be implemented for the beautification of the cities. In the first phase the dairies would be shifted out of Rohtak, Hisar, Ambala City, Ambala Cantt, Yamunanagar and Jagadhari. A sum of Rs 18 crore would be spent on this scheme. HUDA scheme for
economically poor CHANDIGARH, Jan 27 — HUDA today decided to allot 3,873 residential plots to the economically weaker sections of society at highly subsidised rates at Gurgaon, Dharuhera, Faridabad, Sonepat, Bahadurgarh, Rohtak, Panchkula, Kurukshetra, Pehowa, Kaithal, Panipat, Naraingarh, Karnal, Ambala, Jagadhri, Hisar, Sirsa, Bhiwani and Fatehabad. A spokesman of HUDA said the booking for these plots would commence on February 1 and close on March 15. Only bona fide residents of Haryana with total family income not exceeding Rs 2100 per month would be eligible for the scheme. All group ‘D’ Haryana Government employees and those of boards, corporations, cooperative banks under the Haryana Government, municipal committees and Improvement Trusts would be eligible to apply under this scheme. |
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PCO owners seek more commission ROHTAK, Jan 27 — The STD-cum-PCO owners here today went on strike in protest against the discriminatory attitude of the BSNL towards the PCO operators of Haryana. The local PCO operators alleged that while their counterparts in Punjab were getting commission at the rate of 30 per cent, the BSNL was paying only 16 per cent commission to those in Haryana. Mr Jagdish Kapoor, president, local PCO Operators Association, told newsmen that a deputation of the association had met the Union Communication Minister, Mr Ram- vilas Paswan, in Delhi on Friday to apprise him of the discrimination being meted out to the Haryana PCO operators. The minister has assured to rectify the anomaly soon, he added. SONEPAT: Owners of the STD-PCOs in the city and elsewhere in the district observed a day’s strike on Friday in protest against the wrong policies of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and introducing of the local call system within 200 km distance. YAMUNANAGAR:
All STD booths in the district remained closed in protest against the Central Government’s decision to give relief to the subscribers. Mr Harish Malik, district president of the STD (PCO) Holders Association, said here on Saturday that the government should think about the fate of lakhs of STD owners whose livelihood depends on this profession. He said that every year lot of relief was given to the telephone subscribers. Mr Malik demanded that the commission to the STD holders should be increased. PCO holders meet
Paswan AMBALA, Jan 27 — The Haryana state PCO holder’s state president, Mr Naresh
Chaddha, today said the strike call given by the association was a success. He said a delegation of the association met the Union Minister, Mr Ram Vilas
Paswan, regarding their demands. Mr Paswan has assured that a decision in this regard will be taken by March after considering the different aspects and committees will be formed, a release said. Mr Naresh
Garg, general secretary, said that if their demands were not met then they would again resort to strike. |
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Circus comes to
Ambala AMBALA, Jan 27 — A circus has come to town. The three-day weekend is being utilised by the children and family members here by visiting Komal Circus, which was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner of Ambala, Mr D D Gautam, at Gandhi Maidan yesterday. Circus continues to hold its own in this hi-tech age. For the Municipal Council, Ambala Sadar, it is expected to be a revenue-earner for a month. A Municipal Council, Ambala Sadar, official said that for the 30-day period, Komal Circus is here, the Council is expected to earn about Rs 75,000. “Rs 10,000 is for the cycle stand. The show tax will be extra,” he said. He said that Rs 5,000 has been kept as security. “It is the responsibility of the circus management to level the ground which has been dug up for the show,” he said. People and specially children are pleased after visiting the circus. “I enjoyed the circus and I want to visit the circus again,” Pravin Singh, a student of Air Force Public School, who had come to the circus along with his family members said. Dr Sushil Kansal of SD College said that he enjoys watching circus. “Regarding Maneka Gandhi’s reservation on animal welfare in the circus, I personally feel that it is good in theory but discretion must be maintained while implementing it,” he said. “Employment of those involved in the circus is at stake and only after, right kind of employment is generated for them, then only various aspects should be considered,” he added. Abducted girl freed, youth
arrested FARIDABAD, Jan 27 — A girl of a nearby village, who was abducted allegedly by a youth in November last year, has been found by the police. The girl had been staying at a village of Gautambudh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh. According to police sources, Mahavir Singh of Dayalpur village had lodged a complaint with the police at Ballabgarh town on November 23, last year that his daughter had been abducted by Arun, alias Raju of Ghaziabad. The police conducted several raids. The girl has been handed over to his family and the youth arrested. Meanwhile, Kiranpal of Awas Board Colony at Palwal committed suicide by hanging himself at his house. In another incident, Gulab Singh of Lohagarh village was ‘assaulted’ with an axe by Shyam Singh in a payment dispute. The victim has been admitted to the local Civil Hospital in a critical condition. |
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Racket of fake bus passes unearthed SONEPAT, Jan 27 — Officials of the Haryana Roadways today claimed to have unearthed a scandal of fake bus passes following the recovery of at least 100 blank bus passes and stamps of officials from a youth during a check of Roadways buses. Mr H.C. Jain, General Manager of the Haryana Roadways Sonepat depot, while checking Sanjay’s student bus pass got suspicious about its authenticity. The youth was taken to the office for comparing the specimen signature of the station supervisor on the bus pass. It was found that the signature had indeed been forged. The police also arrested Mukesh and his accomplice who told the police that they had got these passes printed from a press in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. |
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Blockade follows group
clash AMBALA The trouble started when shopkeepers began work on repairing the roofs of the shops. Supporters of shop owners tried to prevent them and a scuffle took place. One of the injured was admitted to the local civil hospital. The shopkeepers alleged that anti-social elements were hired to beat them. The shopkeepers blocked the main road near Gandamal Dharanshala Chowk this morning to protest against the ‘indifferent attitude’ of the police. They were demanding action against the owners of the shops. The road remained closed till around 2 pm and the blockade was lifted after the city SHO assured them that action would be taken against the owners of the shops. Wakf Gazette
released AMBALA The newsletter was released by the Administrator of the board, Dr M.R. Haque, at a function organised here today. The function was presided over by the Chief Executive Officer, Cantonment Board, Mr S S Chahal. Dr Haque said the newsletter would highlight the issues concerning wakf matters and provide the readers with facts and analysis relating to affairs of different wakf boards in the country as well as activities of the Central Wakf Council, a release said. Addressing the gathering, Mr Chahal said that the Punjab Wakf Board was active in the field of education and welfare of the backward classes. The CEO of the board, Sahibzada Akhlaq Ahmed Khan, highlighted the educational and welfare
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Former minister dead BHIWANI, Jan 27 (PTI) — The body of Jagan Nath, a senior Congress leader and former Haryana minister was cremated at his native village Isharwal, 50 km from here, last evening. He died yesterday morning of heart attack. On behalf of the administration, Mr
R.P. Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner, placed floral wreath on the body. Those present include Mr Dharam
Vir, MLA, Mr Hira Nand Arya, former minister and Mr Chander Mohan, MLA.  |
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Former minister’s
death condoled CHANDIGARH, Jan 27 — Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala today expressed grief over the sudden death of former minister Jagan Nath, who died due to a heart attack at Bhiwani yesterday. In a condolence message Mr Chautala said Mr Jagan Nath had a long political career and held a number of portfolios including Transport Development and Panchayats. He conveyed his condolences to the members of the bereaved family. The Haryana Town and Country Planning Minister, Mr Dhirpal Singh, laid a wreath on the body on behalf of the Haryana Government. |
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Four lawyers denied bail FARIDABAD, Jan 27 — The local court today rejected the bail application of four lawyers who were among seven advocates arrested for abusing a judge here recently. The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mr J.R. Chauhan, remanded one of the accused O.P. Sharma, to two days’ police custody in connection with another case whereas L.N. Parasher, Anil Parasher and Rajkumar were again sent to judicial custody. Two lawyers, S.R. Jakhar and Dheeraj Adhana, had been released on bail by the sessions court earlier. Surender Kumar, another accused, has also been bailed out. |
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Car stolen again AMBALA The Maruti car was taken last night to Urban Estate, Ambala City by three policemen for verification of the numbers. When the policemen came out, they found that the car was stolen. A case has been registered. |
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