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Crops worth crores damaged by hailstorm
Attack by BJP activists: ex-MLA seeks CBI probe
Viklang Jan’s notice to CEC
Chhattisgarh reigns at Surajkund
mela
DSP’s widow seeks arrest of husband’s
killers
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BJP workers burn effigy of UPA govt
Polyclinic for ex-servicemen
inaugurated
Minor tremors in Jind
Judicial custody for
soldier
Shopkeeper shot at
One held for stealing motor cycles
BJP’s memo to
President
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Crops worth crores damaged by hailstorm
Hisar, February 8 Power and telephone lines were snapped, plunging the city into darkness and causing great inconvenience to the residents. According to residents and farmers of the nearby villages, such hailstorm had not been witnessed during the past two decades. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr Arun Kumar Gupta, told The Tribune that the revenue staff had carried out random surveys and the damage caused to the crops was being assessed. A detailed report in this regard would be prepared within a day or two and forwarded for the necessary action, he added. The Deputy Director (Agriculture), Mr Prithvi Raj Singh, said that a survey had been conducted by the department to assess the extent of damage to the crops. He stated that standing crops in 47 villages of the district had been damaged by the hailstorm. The report of survey in Hansi villages was yet to be received, he added. He observed that the total loss caused to the crops was to the tune of crores of rupees. Mr Singh said standing crops of mustard, gram and wheat suffered the maximum damage. “Oilseed crops, mainly mustard, standing in about 10,000 hectares of land have suffered a damage of 80 to 100 per cent,” he said, adding that the wheat crop in nearly 31,000 hectares and gram in nearly 2,000 hectares had suffered up to 30 per cent losses. The Deputy Director maintained that the survey report would soon be sent to the Agriculture Directorate. “Following this, a special girdawari will be conducted by the state government and accordingly, compensation provided to the affected farmers,” he added. |
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Attack by BJP activists: ex-MLA seeks CBI probe
Ambala, February 8 Mr Vij alleged that since the police seemed to be acting in a partisan manner, he had demanded that a CBI enquiry be held. “I demand that the guilty persons be arrested immediately,” he said. He said one of the BJP attackers had filed a false complaint with the police. “A report was filed at Parao police station on the night of February 2. Another complaint was filed by the BJP the next morning. There are several notable discrepancies in both the reports,” he said. “Thereafter, we have learnt that a page containing the BJP complaint in the `roznamcha’ register was torn. This clearly points towards an attempt to hide the truth. I feel that certain officials are favouring the BJP activists,” he said. Mr Anil Vij said with regard to the injuries sustained by BJP activists, photographs showed that they were being escorted away by the police. “The police must explain how the BJP activists sustained the injuries. The enquiry must look into this aspect of the case,” he said. The Superintendent of Police, Mr M.R. Kiran, while talking to mediapersons, had said that the case has been handed over to the CIA. “I have written a letter to the PGI to constitute a medical board which will examine the injury of Mr Anil Vij. The PGI doctors will ascertain the age of the injury,” he said. Mr Kiran said action would be taken against the guilty once the investigations were completed. |
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Viklang Jan’s notice to CEC
Ambala, February 8 Mr Mohan Singh Ahluwalia today said he had issued the notice to the CEC for not providing facilities to the physically challenged voters in the Assembly election. He said ramp and other facilities had not been provided to physically challenged voters. Mr Ahluwalia pointed out that he had earlier sent a notice to the CEC advising provision of proper facilities to the physically challenged voters so that they could exercise their franchise in a free and fair manner. He said going by reports, photographs and complaints, it had been established that polling stations lacked proper facilities for the physically challenged. Secrecy and facilities were lacking for the physically challenged voters, he added. Mr Ahluwalia said despite advising the CEC through an earlier notice for maintaining secrecy for physically challenged, and providing ramp, drinking water, toilet and Braille system, no step had been taken. He said the Braille system was used only in Gurgaon. He stated that through the notice, he had asked the CEC why suitable action should not be taken against him. He has asked the CEC to appear before him on February 11 at PWD rest house in Gurgaon. |
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Chhattisgarh reigns at Surajkund
mela
Faridabad, February 8 The remaining about 250 participants have been allotted stalls in a random
manner. Approximately one lakh persons have reportedly visited the fair so far. The entrance gate on the north side has been dedicated to the theme state this time, with a special gate prepared by the craftsmen of Chhattisgarh. With a height and width of 24 and 30 feet, respectively, the gate has an elaborate framework decorated with patterns of
flowers, birds, and animal figures with a majestic swing suspended in the middle. Crafted in ‘dhokra’ or bell metal using a wax technique, the frame is believed to the seat ‘Danteswari’ the mother Goddess figure worshipped in the Chhattisgarh
region. It is flanked by the figures of animals made up of stark wrought iron. The wrought iron
work, an identity of Bastar district of Chhattisgarh welcomes the visitors to the fair. The handicraft of this state mainly include the dhokra and wrought iron craft, though items made from wood, terracotta shell have been displayed here. The dhokra or bell metal work is attracting a large number of visitors. The handloom sector of Chhattisgarh with portrayal of rural motifs in the weaving of fibres is makes them a class
apart. The ‘kosa’ or the raw silk fabric is perhaps an ode to the imagination of its weaver While the silk is extracted from the cocoons of the silk worm reared on the arjun
trees. The six yard saree is decorated with simple tribal motifs of birds, flowers, trees and geometrical figures. The cotton fabric was generally produced on the wooden looms in the rural areas. Though the mela has become famous for its traditional and unique art , there seems to be a wide gap between the artistes and the visitors, when it comes the pricing of the items. While the artisans seem to be unhappy with their sales, a large number of visitors find the products here too costly to buy. ‘As there were many foreigners visiting the mela, stall owners had ‘overpriced’ their wares to get heavy profits, claimed Rajesh Kumar, a regular visitor. The fair this year will be longer by five days and it will end on February 20. |
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DSP’s widow seeks arrest of husband’s
killers
Hisar, February 8 Kamboj was shot dead by unidentified assassins near gate No. 4 of Haryana Agricultural University here on January 12. During his service, Kamboj served at Hisar, Ambala, Sirsa and Sonepat jails. However, he mainly remained posted at Borstel Jail and Central Prison in Hisar. Ms Raj Rani said even after nearly a month after the murder, the police was clueless on the reasons behind it. Neither had the killers been identified, she added. The DSP’s widow maintained that she and her family members had met a number of officials, but they did not get any satisfactory response. She maintained that following the murder, herself, her children and other family members were living under a constant fear. “My children have abandoned their education and stay at home all the time. All of us have left the city and are staying in village. We are frightened and remain confined to our home,” she stated. The DSP’s widow has urged the district police chief to constitute a special team under some senior police officer to investigate the matter. She asked him to get the killers of her husband arrested at the earliest and take strict action against them. |
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BJP workers burn effigy of UPA govt
Kurukshetra, February 8 While addressing the gathering, BJP Mahila Morcha state president Rozi Mallik alleged that the Congress, with the connivance of the Goa Governor, dismissed Mr Manohar Parikar’s government which was in majority. This was murder of democracy in Goa, she added. The BJP workers submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Subhash Goel, to be forwarded to the President of India, demanding dismissal of the Goa governor, Mr S.C. Zamir, and restoration of the Parikar government with immediate effect. Earlier, the BJP workers marched in a procession from the BJP local office to Birla Mandir Chowk, Shastri Market, Naya Bazar and Krishna Gate. |
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Polyclinic for ex-servicemen
inaugurated
Bhiwani, February 8 The inaugural function was attended by a number of serving Army personnel as well as ex-servicemen. Col Mohinder Singh (retd), the Officer in-charge of the polyclinic, welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries to the function. Following this, General Loomba inspected the facilities available at the polyclinic. Talking to The Tribune, General Loomba said the ECHS came into force on April 1, 2003. Since then, it has been made mandatory for all Army personnel to contribute towards the scheme. However, the scheme membership is optional for the Army men who had retired prior to that date. He said the polyclinics were of four categories, depending upon the population of ex-servicemen they had to cater to. Since there are nearly 28,000 retired personnel in Bhiwani district, the polyclinic is of A-category. Besides, the polyclinics also cater to the dependants of the ex-servicemen. The services of a medical specialist, a gynaecologist and a dental surgeon are available at the clinic. While ambulance, ECG and laboratory are functional, X-ray and ultrasound facilities would be started soon. |
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Minor tremors in Jind
Jind, February 8 There was, however, no loss of life or property reported following the quake which first struck the town at around 2.30 a.m. and then at 8.30 a.m. The intensity of the quake was recorded at 3° on the Richter scale. —
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Judicial custody for
soldier
Ambala, February 8 The MES Builders Association of India, Haryana branch, Ambala secretary Mr Rajesh Jain, said that the compensation issue had not yet been decided by the authorities. “We were told that the issue will be decided today but it has been deferred till tomorrow,” he said. Naik Jagat Narayan had fired at a labourer Shravan Kumar at 5 pm on February 4. A statement issued by Army authorities had stated that the firing was accidental. Shravan Kumar expired on February 5. The family of Shravan Kumar wanted be to compensated. |
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Shopkeeper shot at
Kaithal, February 8 According to information, a man came to the shop of Madan Lal Chopra, who is also running an STD, to make a telephone call. The man had some altercation with the shopkeeper, following which he pulled out a pistol and fired at the shopkeeper. Luckily the shot missed the target when Mr Chopra raised the alarm, the assailant was overpowered. He was later arrested by the police and booked under Section 307, IPC, for making an attempt to murder and Section 25, 54, 59 of the Arms Act for possessing an illegal arm. |
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One held for stealing motor cycles
Ambala, February 8 Harnek the police said admitted that they had stole more than 50 motorcycles. Harnek told the police they stole the motorcycles in the evening and conceal in sugarcane fields. At night they carried motorcycles either at Patiala or Delhi and sold those there. |
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BJP’s memo to
President
Ambala, February 8 BJP activists demanded that the Parikkar government be restored and the Rane government be dismissed in Goa. |
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