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INLD burns effigy of Surjewala
BJP seeks dismissal of Surjewala
FLASHBACK 2005: Law and Order
365 LPG cylinders seized
Criminal killed in encounter
Insult to CMO, say doctors
Tea cup that cheers Hooda |
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Bar Council chief meets local lawyers
Agri-business centre inaugurated
NGO sheds light on free legal aid
Selja promises water, power for all
Badal’s figures misleading: Nalvi
Govt to give job-oriented training to youth
Christmas bash at PKR Jain school
Celebration time at Little Angel's school
Navneet, Ankush win portrait contest
Ramanujam remembered
Unhappiness over police role
YC activists take out rally
Aged woman crushed to death
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INLD burns effigy of Surjewala
Fatehabad, December 24 Former Haryana Minister Sampat Singh led the INLD workers, who marched in procession from the local Jat Dharamshala and went up to the Jawahar Chowk where they burnt an effigy of the Transport Minister. Dr Sushil Indora, Deputy Leader of the INLD in the Assembly, Mr Gian Chand Odh, MLA, Mr Nishan Singh, district president of the party, Ms Swatantar Bala Chaudhary, a former MLA, and Ms Krishana Poonia, district president of the women wing of the party, were present during demonstrations. Addressing workers, Mr Sampat Singh said Mr Surjewala had been badly exposed in the turn of events after the Volcker report was published. He said when the name of Mr Jagat Singh appeared in the report for having gone to Iraq as a representative of the Indian Youth Congress, Mr Surjewala went on record to deny having ever recommended the name of Mr Jagat Singh. But now it had been proved that Mr Surjewala had lied and the letter of recommendation given by him to Jagat Singh had become public. Later, talking to mediapersons, Mr Sampat Singh said the Haryana Government had proved to be an utter failure and all sections of society had been disillusioned with this government. Mr Sampat Singh alleged due to inexperience of the Hooda government, the state had been experiencing an unprecedented shortage of power. He said the production capacity of various units of the state was 4000 KW and this was precisely the consumption of the state at this moment. Mr Singh said due to poor maintenance, three of the production units had failed resulting in lesser production of electricity by 1000 KW. Mr Sampat Singh ridiculed the state government for setting up gas-based power plants without ascertaining whether gas was available or not. He revealed that that after the state government invested a lot of money and time on the setting up of gas-based plants, it was informed by the GAIL that it was not in a position to supply the gas till the year 2010. He said that this reflected inexperience on the part of the government.
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BJP seeks dismissal of Surjewala
Rewari, December 24 He made this assertion while addressing a press conference here today. He said if he still adhered to his ministerial post, he should be sacked by the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Mr Yadav further said that by his ‘involvement’ in the scam, Mr Surjewala had tarnished the image of Haryana. |
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FLASHBACK 2005: Law and Order Shubhadeep Choudhury Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 24 In the absence of any fear of repression from the government apparatus, an atmosphere has been created where groups of people are emboldened to raise their demands. This is a welcome development but also fraught with danger as the workers’ agitation in Gurgaon has shown. The previous regime in Haryana headed by Mr Om Prakash Chautala was marked by allegations relating to patronage to criminals and criminals-turned-politicians. Fears of a nexus between criminals and politicians emerging in Haryana in the fashion of some of the states of the Gangetic plains have been given a burial by the present regime led by the Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda. This is the second important change. Lastly, the police top brass chosen by the Hooda government also appears to be a better lot than some of their predecessors. The DGP, Mr Nirmal Singh, is making efforts to curb corruption in the police force and even goes about in disguise to nail corrupt police officials. The first major setback for the Hooda-led government on the law and order front came in the form of the incident at Gurgaon. The incident and its aftermath are well known and do not need to be retold. The Gohana incident, which took place soon after the Gurgaon fiasco, also caused considerable embarrassment to the government. Thankfully, the incident did not snowball into full-scale caste violence. Ideally, a popular government need not use force against the citizens but when it becomes imperative, what does a government do ? Mr Hooda will have to find an answer to this question before another incident takes place somewhere. The government, however, is coming down with a heavy hand on the underworld and allegedly even using the rather questionable method of liquidating notorious criminals in so-called encounters. This is in stark contrast to the Chautala regime which was accused of hobnobbing with the underworld. The Hooda government has so far remained free from such accusations.
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365 LPG cylinders seized
Sonepat, December 24 Mr G.D. Godara, District Food and Supplies Controller (DFSC), while talking to mediapersons here today, said the officials of the department had seized as many as 365 LPG cylinders during the campaign after carrying out raids on factories and sweets shops. These cylinders, he said, were meant for domestic supply which were being used for commercial purposes. He also stated that this action of the department was necessitated following receipt of various public complaints about the black marketing and illegal use of LPG cylinders by the owners of dhabas, hotels and restaurants. He said the department was contemplating to take legal action against the erring persons. |
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Criminal killed in encounter
Hisar, December 24 On getting specific information about the whereabouts of Sikander, a team of the Hisar police had gone to Kotkapura to arrest him. Hisar SSP Arshinder Singh Chawla, who was personally supervising the operation, told The Tribune on phone from Kotkapura that on being sighted, Sikander opened fire at the police personnel and he was killed in the ensuing encounter. According to the police sources, Sikander was allegedly involved in the murder of Deputy Superintendent (Jail) Khushal Chand Kamboj in Hisar in February last. Kamboj was shot dead near an HAU gate on the busy Rajgarh road. He was also named in another murder case at Assandh in Karnal district and yet another broad daylight murder of a financier at Uklana township in Hisar. Sikander carried a cash reward of Rs 10,000 on his head announced by the Hisar police and another reward of Rs 15,000 announced by the Karnal police. He was convicted by a court in an attempt to murder case. However, he was released on bail and jumped bail. The notorious criminal had been dodging the police for quite sometime.
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Insult to CMO, say doctors
Panipat, December 24 The Tribune had highlighted yesterday that the Medical Superintendent, Dr H. S. Randhawa, did not allow Dr Neh Lata Singh to attend office, claiming that he had taken charge as the officiating CMO. A doctor alleged that the fight between the two senior had led to an embarrassing situation for the hospital. This morning, when this reporter visited the hospital, the office of a former District Health Officer, Dr R.K. Garg was locked. The hospital staff said Dr Randhawa had instructed them to lock the office. Meanwhile, Dr Garg, who was relieved yesterday by Dr Randhawa confirmed that he had been appointed as additional SMO in the same hospital, but refused to comment further. Due to the locked office, doctors complained that they could not mark their presence in the register kept in the office of the CMO. The doctors objected to the immediate removal of nameplates of the two doctors. “It is an unfair practice and insulting. The hospital authorities have acted in an autocratic manner. As per the norms, the outgoing CMO hands over the charge to the official designated by the HoD and the same officer cannot be debarred from entering the office,” said a doctor. |
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Tea cup that cheers Hooda Ambala, December 24 The Chief Minister was coming from Kurukshetra and was on his way to Chandigarh. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Municipal Council, Ambala city, Mr Harish
Sasan, media in charge of the DCC, Mr Dilip Chavla Bittu, the former Municipal Commissioner, Mr Dharmpal Chaddha, and a few other Congress leaders rushed there. Even as the HPCC chief, Mr Hooda on his way to Chandigarh used to halt near the Baldevnagar Chowk to meet his local loyalists Congress leaders. At that time he used to take tea at the tea stall of Ashok Kumar and fruits from an adjoining rehri. Mr Hooda took some grapes from the same rehri on Friday too. On Friday night Mr Hooda stopped there, the tea stall owner and the fruit seller were surprised. The Chief Minister asked about the welfare of their families. Mr Hooda also met some of the rickshaw-pullers there. He stayed there for about 20 minutes and talked to the Congress leaders present there. When the administration came to know about the stopover of the Chief Minister, senior officers rushed to the Baldevnagar Chowk. Later, Mr Hooda departed for Chandigarh. |
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Bar Council chief meets local lawyers
Fatehabad, December 24 Addressing lawyers, Mr Taccoria said that the Bar Council had taken several steps for the welfare of lawyers, including introduction of the group insurance scheme. He said that a proposal for starting a pension scheme for lawyers above the age of 65 years was also under consideration of the council. Mr Taccoria said that efforts were underway to constitute family courts at district-level instead of the earlier proposal of division-level. The lawyers of the local court, it may be recalled, had gone on strike recently on this issue.
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Agri-business centre inaugurated
Hisar, December 24 The centre, which is the second of its kind in the state, has been established to provide agriculture-related information to the farmers. A seminar on production, diseases and marketing management of cotton crop was also organised on the occasion. The Chief Administrator of the board, Ms Navraj Sandhu, the Hisar Division Commissioner, Mr R.R. Fuliya, the local SDM, Mr Amit Aggarwal, and a cotton expert from HAU, Dr B.P.S.Lather, also addressed the gathering.
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NGO sheds light on free legal aid
Karnal, December 24 As many as 200 members of self help groups (SHGs), formed by the ESDI in various gram panchayats, took active interest in the programme. Mr Shekher Dhawan, Member Secretary, Haryana State Legal Service Authority and Additional District and Sessions Judge, was the chief guest. After that Prof Anita Aggarwal, Department of Political Science and member of women cell, Dyal Singh College, Karnal, made the gathering aware about the various commissions in detail such as the National Commission for Women, the National Human Rights Commission and the National Commission for Women. Ms Saroj Bala Jain, Advocate, High Court of Punjab and Haryana made the women aware about the family laws. In her address, Ms Mithlesh, In charge, Women Cell, Karnal, said illiteracy and lack of awareness about their rights were the main reasons because of which women were exploited. Dr Anju, Lady Medical Officer, Tarawari, made the women about their reproductive health rights. She also made the women aware about the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.
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Selja promises water, power for all
Kaithal, December 24 Mr Jai Parkash, MP, Hisar, and Ms Geeta Bhukkal, MLA, Kalayat, were also present on the occasion. The sarovar is being rebuilt by the Kurukshetra Development Board at a cost of Rs 1.26 crore. The Union Minister said that the Central Government had launched a number of schemes for the benefit of the poor which would also generate employment opportunities. She informed that the Haryana Government was also implementing public welfare schemes for all sections of the society which will take the state on the path of progress and economic prosperity.
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Badal’s figures misleading: Nalvi
Kurukshetra, December 24 Mr Nalvi said of the 72 members, 47 were those backed by the HSGPC. |
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Govt to give job-oriented training to youth
Kurukshetra, December 24 Stating this after inaugurating Seth Haribakhash Lohiya Jairam Women Polytechnic Institute at Lohar Majra village, 5 km from here last night, the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, said that the state government had increased the annual budget of the health services by 66 per cent and the Education Department budget by 50 per cent. The empowerment of the women would prove helpful in building a strong and civilised society, he added. Appreciating the services rendered by the Jairam organisations in the fields of medical education and health services, the Chief Minister said that 10 paise per unit concession would be given to those women who would purchase electricity meters in their names. A number of steps had been initiated by the state government to check the increasing menace of female foeticide, Mr Hooda added. The Chief Minister announced a grant of Rs 11 lakh to this educational institution. He also announced to give fee concession to girl students of the village of this college. The Jairam organisations’ head, Brahmachari Brahamswaroop, announced that a medical college would be set up on the land donated by any village panchayat in near future. Earlier, the Haryana Education Minister, Mr Phool Chand Mullana, announced a grant of Rs 1 lakh for the construction of a hostel building of the institute from his discretionary fund.
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Simply Christmas
Ambala, December 24 More than 100 Christians of the village have involved all in Christmas celebrations. They took out a Shobha Yatra on Friday. Father Addison says the carol was welcomed in every home, including those of Sikhs, Hindus, and Catholics. As this correspondent reached the church preparations were in full swing for the midnight mass and vegetarian langar tomorrow. A mention of the church starts off 70-year-old Sadhu Ram about his association with Daniel, John and others. His associate intervenes to say that almost all girls of the village go to the Jesus and Mary Convent. Gurdwara granthi sardar Surjit Singh says the entire village celebrates festivals of all faiths. Back in Chandigarh, Rt Rev Gerald John Mathias, Catholic Bishop of the Shimla-Chandigarh Diocese, feels that Lord Jesus should remain the centre of all celebrations rather than the parties, dinners and gifts.
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Christmas bash at PKR Jain school
Ambala, December 24 The school was decked up with lights, streamers, bells, stars and mistletoe. Christmas carols marked the beginning of a cultural programme sung by the students. A group dance competition for pre-primary children was also organised. Santa Claus distributed gifts among the students. Meanwhile, the school will organise a day-night camp from December 26 to December 28. The camp will have different activities to keep the children creatively involved. Swami Vivekanand Group of Institutes Later, a talk show on Christmas was organised where speakers urged the students to follow the teachings of Christ. Sri Sukhmani
International School Mr Pradeep Singh, Director, Science and Technology of the Government of Orissa, was the chief guest. Prof Gurleen Kaur, Prof S.S. Jolly from Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering and Technology, Derabassi, and Ms Sangita from the Institute of Distance Education were the judges. Scholar Fields
Public School, Patiala
The staff and students of Scholar Fields Public School, Sirhind road, celebrated Christmas with fervour on the school premises today. Christmas carols were sung by the students and a play "Bishop's candlesticks" was also presented. Children were dressed up as Santa Claus and Christmas gifts were hung from the trees lending a festive atmosphere to the occasion. Principal D.P. Guleria and Director S.S. Sodhi distributed sweets among the students. The Managing Director of the school, Mr Surinder Singh Chadha, was also present on the occasion. Ambika Public School
Kharar: Students of Ambika Public School and Ambika Institute of Nursing celebrated Christmas here today. Students participated in various activities organised for the sake of entertainment. A play based on the life of Jesus Christ was staged. Students also took part in dances and shabad gayan. Santa Claus distributed sweets among all present on the occasion. |
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Celebration time at Little Angel's school
Ambala, December 24 The Haryana Sports Cell Chairman, Mr Rajvir Singh, was the chief guest. Different programmes like fancy dress, play, skit, dance and bhangra were performed by the students. The school Principal, Ms Hemlata Gupta, Mr Sita Ram Garg and Mr Trilok Chand were among others present on the occasion.
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Navneet, Ankush win portrait contest
Ambala, December 24 A number of students from different schools participated in the competitions. The competitions were held under the guidance of Mr J.S. Nain. The school Principal, Ms Meenakshi Dogra, said that in the junior group portrait making, Ankush of DAV Public School, Model Town, was first while Kunal of DAV Senior Secondary School, Ambala City, was second. In slogan writing, Sheetal of Maj R.N. Kapoor DAV Public School, Ambala Cantt, was first while Shreya of DAV Public School, Barara, was second. In the senior group portrait making, Navneet Kaur of DAV Public School, Naraingarh, was first and Gaurav of Sohan Lal DAV Public School, Ambala City, was second. In slogan writing, Bhavna of SA Jain Senior Secondary School, Ambala City, was first while Mandeep of Police DAV Public School was second. |
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Ramanujam remembered
Ambala, December 24 While addressing the participants, the Principal of the college, Dr. D.P. Asija, said that Srinivasa Ramanujan was a great mathematician and his contribution to society could not be forgotten. Models prepared by Vijay and Munish bagged the first prize. Models made by two teams comprising Aarti, Rozy, Deepali, Jasmit, Pooja, and Anil were adjudged second while the models by two teams represented by Preeti, Sanju, Renu Punia, and Pooja got the third prize. Three teams comprising Rakesh Kumar, Amardeep Verma, Arvind, Manoj, Vandana and Sheetal were given consolation prizes.
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Unhappiness over police role
Ambala, December 24 Those present in the meeting expressed unhappiness over the role of the local police in the matter. They said that Ravnish was posted at the sub division No.1 office and he was residing in the staff quarters. They alleged that Ravnish was burnt to death by two persons. |
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YC activists take out rally
Ambala, December 24 Among others, Mr Narinder Vij, Mr Pari, Mr Chetan Chauhan and Mr Bhoom Singh Rana were present at the rally. The Youth Congress activists began the rally from the Congress Bhavan in Ambala City. The rally passed through different areas, including Cloth Market, before culminating at the mini secretariat. The activists raised slogans against Mr Chautala. They demanded that Mr Chautala and his sons Mr Ajay Chautala and Mr Abhay Chautala be arrested for possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income |
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Aged woman crushed to death
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