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HSGPC members stage dharna
Jobless despite President’s intervention
Book says Chautala is still CM
Tributes paid to Mirza Ghalib
Wheat damaged in Ghaar area sans rain
Life term for killing wife
Charred bodies of woman, child found
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English vocabulary programme
Birds died of pesticide poisoning
PGIMS gears up to tackle bird flu
6 of family get life term for murder
Notices issued to polluting units
Music ‘can boost’
Indo-Pak ties
Protest against poor power supply
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HSGPC members stage dharna
Kurukshetra, February 22 In a statement to reporters here today, Mr Jagdish Singh Jhinda, president and Mr Didar Singh Nalwi, general secretary, HSGPC (Ad-hoc) and member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Kurukshera area said the dharna would continue till the Bill for the management of gurdwaras in Haryana was passed by Haryana Legislative Assembly and implemented by the government. Mr Nalwi said a delegation of 19 members high-powered committee of the HSGPC called upon Haryana Chief Minister, Bhupinder Singh Hooda in Chandigarh on February 8, 2006, where Agriculture Minister, H.S. Chatha, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC), working president Dr Ram Prakash and Mr Aatma Singh Gill, MP, Sirsa, were also present. The delegation requested the chief minister to bring forward a Bill for the establishment of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in the Budget session of Legislative Assembly and have it passed before March 31, 2006, keeping in view the requirement of Section 72 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, and promised made by the Congress party in its February, 2005 Assembly election manifesto. The Chief Minister assured the delegation that his government was for the establishment of a separate gurdwara committee in Haryana, but did not specify the time limit, which deadlocked the parleys, Mr Nalwi added. Consequently, the matter was placed before the executive of the HSGPC, at a meeting here on February 22, 2006. It was unanimously decided to start an indefinite dharna in front of Mr Chatha’s residence. Mr Nalwi alleged they were compelled to adopt this course due to ‘sluggish’ attitude of the Haryana government which did not seem sincere to meet the Sikhs’ demands, including the introductions of Punjabi language as second language in educational institutions in Haryana. The discriminatory policy of the government was not different from all previous governments in Haryana since 1966. The dharna was also addressed by Mr Joga Singh Jagadhri, Mr Khushpal Singh Ambala, Mr Jagdev Singh Mathdadu, Mr Avtar Singh Chakku, Mr Baldev Singh Khalsa and Master Sampuran Singh (office-bearers of the HSGPC (Ad-hoc). |
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Jobless despite President’s intervention
Hisar, February 22 This, despite the fact that the President's office had forwarded the case to the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for appropriate action following a news report published in
The Tribune in this regard. Due to the callous attitude of the authorities concerned, Kuldeep Singh, who saved the local IOC depot in 1990, is forced to operate a three-wheeler to earn a living and support his family. Kuldeep has been making rounds of various offices since the past 15 years, but to no avail. After President of India's intervention, the Under Secretary to the Union Government, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, asked the IOC authorities to explain their stance regarding the matter. Mr
S.L. Verma, General Manager (Human Resources), IOC, maintained that though Kuldeep was instrumental in putting out the fire at the IOC depot in Hisar, there was no record of any assurance given to him regarding providing employment. Kuldeep's efforts to get a job were supported by the then Deputy Commissioner of Hisar, Mr Samir Mathur, and the Congress MP from Kurukshetra, Mr Naveen Jindal, who wrote to the officials concerned. Yet, he has not been given a job till date. Eldest among two brothers and three sisters, Kuldeep is living in dire financial straits as his father has been keeping ill for the past 10 years and no member of his family has got a job. |
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Book says Chautala is still CM
Chandigarh, February 22 The book has been purchased by the District Education Officers of several districts in large quantity for keeping in school libraries. The book, “Naitik Shiksha and Samanya
Gian (Moral Education and General Knowledge)”, describes not only Mr Chautala as the Chief Minister of Haryana, but also Babu Parmanand as the Governor of the state. The book was purchased in October last, months after the Hooda Government took over. The general knowledge section of the book describes Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee as the Prime Minister and Mr L.K. Advani as the Deputy Prime Minister of the country. It is obvious that this section was not updated by the publisher before supplying to the schools as the names of Union Ministers and Haryana Ministers and their portfolios are all wrong. Moreover, the publisher has not printed the year in which the book was printed, which is the usual practice. What is more surprising that the orders were placed with Messrs Haryana Publication Bureau, Ambala Cantonment, while the book carries the name of “Children Book Temple, Ambala Cantonment” as its publisher. The book has been purchased out of the Child Welfare Fund collected from students. The order mentions three letters purportedly to be issued by the Directorate of Secondary Education, 10/37—2002 NFC(4) dated 16-10-2003; 13/17-96 NFC(4) dated 13-1-2003; and 10/37 - 2002 NFC(4) dated 6-10-2004, for purchasing the book. It is surprising why the district officers did not review the general knowledge book before purchasing it, particularly when the head office letters, which approved it as suitable for school libraries, were so old. The possibility of the purchasing officers of being in hurry, for reasons best known to them, while purchasing the book cannot be ruled out. Some of the districts in which the book has been purchased are Ambala, Panipat, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Rewari, Sonepat and Faridabad. Interestingly, among the books which have been purchased are on Mrs Sonia Gandhi and Dr Manmohan Singh. It is surprising how the head office approved books on these leaders when Mr Chautala was in power in the state. The head office letters mentioned in the purchase orders are of 2003 and 2004. One book, “Vishav ki 101 Mahan Vibhutian”, costs Rs 700, while another on Lal Bahadur Shastri costs Rs 500. |
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Tributes paid to Mirza Ghalib
The Haryana Urdu Akademy paid glowing tributes to the legendary litterateur, Mirza Ghalib at a special commemorative function, Ghalib Samirity Samaroh, to mark his death anniversary which actually falls on February 15 at the Haryana Nivas hall today.
Lauding the literary prominence of Ghalib as a poet and fiction writer chief guest Phool Chand Mullana, Education Minister, Haryana, said Ghalib became conscious of his special providence and saw poetry both a calling and a destiny. He infused a new perspective in the Urdu poetry associating it with the themes of social relevance, secularism, humanism and realism of life against the themes of fascination, love and adulation propagated by sycophant poets who enjoyed the patronage of the royal Mughal splendour. The highlight of the programme was the rendition of choicest ghazals of Ghalib by the renowned playback singer and ghazal maestro, Vinod Sehgal. He commenced the recital with “Hain aur bhi duniya mein sukhanvar bahut achhe, kehte hain ke Ghalib ka hai andaaz-e-byan aur”. After “Dil hi to na sango khishat” he mesmerised the elite audience with “Koi din gar zindgani” from his serial ‘Mirza Ghalib. On persistent demand Sehgal rendered a ghazal “Jiyenge taza gulab bankar” by Padmashri Dr K.L. Zakir. The acclaimed scholars of national eminence from Delhi delved deep into the profound depth of Ghalib’s works and read out their papers. Dr Argali, paying a rich tribute, said Ghalib was great as he had defined the national psyche of the country in those days and symbolised its deepest desires and dreams in his poetry. Dr Mohd. Feroze Dehalavi was well received as he highlighted the secular character of the poet and his poetry. He cited references to Ghalib‘s non-Muslim friends whom he admired most. The deliberations by Dr Sadiq were a complete synthesis of life and trends set by Ghalib in his poetry. Based on a study of 798 letters, voluminous verses and soulful couplets Dr Sadiq discussed the influence of the mysticism of Baba Farid, Kabir, Bulle Shah and others on his writings. The former professor and scholar, Dr Deepak Tandon, described Ghalib as a natural poet, a harbinger of new poetic order who lived life on his own terms. With his sheer wisdom, an intuitive vision and literary elegance Ghalib strode like a colossus on the literary scene eclipsing image of the contemporary poets like Momin and even Ibrahim Zauq, Ustad of Emperor Bahadur Shah Zaffer, reiterated Dr Tandon in his long address. The Akademy Secretary Kasmiri Lal Zakir disclosed that the
academy would publish the choicest verses of Ghalib while the papers read out today will be published in a book. He maintained the Haryana connection of Ghalib who was married to Umrao Begum, daughter of Ahmed Baksh of Ferozepur Zhirka, and had claimed monthly pension from the then Nawab. |
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Wheat damaged in Ghaar area sans rain
Yamunanagar, February 22 Farmers are demanding special girdawari in the area and listing the damage under ‘natural calamites’ so that they could get compensation. The Ghaar area, located in the foothills of Shivalik mountains, is dependent on rains for irrigation. It has not rained after September last. Some of the farmers have sunk tubewells but in the absence of power, these, too, are of little use, informed farmers. Farmers of Darpur, Raidmajra, Ibrahimpur, Salemur Kohi, Nagli, Chiken, Tibriyana, Aamwali, Nagalpati and Faizpur villages did not sow a large part of their land, said sources. Wheat is the main crop of the area. Only four farmers in Darpur village have tubewells and two of the tubewells are not functioning and thus irrigation has been severely affected. A natural water source near Ibrahimpur village is also drying up. Farmers of Chiken village, too, are dependent on rains only. There are tubewells in Jatonwala village but irregular power supply has affected the irrigation. Mr Abdula Khan, Sarpanch of Tibriyana village, claimed that in absence of rains wheat crop had been damaged between 25 per cent and 80 per cent in Tibriyana, Aamwali and Nagalpati villages. Iqbal Khan of Darpur village said it had not rained since September and the crop in his village had dried up. Mr Rahmdin, Sarpanch of the village, said wild animals were also damaging the crop. An official in the Irrigation Department admitted that wheat crop in the Ghaar area had been affected. He said the damage could be more if it did not rain in the next 10 to 12 days. The Deputy Director of the department could not be contacted. |
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Life term for killing wife
Rewari, February 22 He has also imposed a fine of Rs 3,000 on the convict. In default of payment of fine he would have to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months. After the suicidal death of his first wife, Kanta, Hans Raj, a son of Mr Mange Ram of Sirawas village in Alwar district of Rajasthan, was married to Kanta’s younger sister, Sarvan, a daughter of Mr Laxman Singh of Chilhar village, near here. Following an altercation Sarvan started living at her parental house in Chilhar village where she also gave birth to a female child in December, 2001. Hans Raj reached Chilhar on January 10, 2002, to take back his wife to Sirawas. But when his wife showed reluctance, Hans Raj grew infuriated, lifted a poker (phoonkani of an iron pipe) and gave fatal blows on Sarvan’s head, killing her on the spot. Subsequently on a complaint lodged by Naraini Devi, mother of the deceased, the Rohrai police, which registered a case of murder, arrested Hans Raj and then sent the case to the court for trial. |
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Charred bodies of woman, child found
Ambala, February 22 The charred bodies of the woman and the child have been taken to Naraingarh Civil Hospital. The woman and the child are yet to be identified. Last night, at about 11 pm, Sewa Singh, who works as a munim in the Naraingarh Anaj Mandi, was passing by on his cycle, when he noticed the fire on a heap of hay. He informed the family members of the former sarpanch, Mr R.S. Saini, who are the land owners. Mr Saini’s son Rajesh alongwith a few others rushed to the spot and they saw that a fire was raging. Thereafter, Rajesh and his acquaintances went back home. In the morning, when they returned, they spotted the body of a woman. They informed the sarpanch, Mr Sushil Kumar who in turn informed the police. The police also found the body of a small child in the burnt hay. A police official said forensic examination of the two bodies could reveal vital clues. He said it was still not clear whether the woman and the child were first murdered and then their bodies were burned or the woman and the child were burnt alive. TNS |
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English vocabulary programme
Ambala, February 22 School principal Vikas Kohli said the objective of the programme was to improve written and spoken skills of students by laying stress on spellings, pronunciation and intonation. He said in today’s competitive world, young people desirous of achieving excellence in specialised fields needed to have fluency in English, both written as well as spoken. In the junior category, Shubham Dhanker was first, Prerna Puri was second and Rajat Kumar was third. In the senior category, Vinet Mann was first, Sachin Kumar second and Umesh third.
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Birds died of pesticide poisoning
Chandigarh, February 22 Stating this here today, the Chief Wildlife Warden of Haryana, Mr. R D
Jakati, said the birds were found dead near sugarcane fields. One bird of each species was sent to Jalandhar for examination. The doctors in Jalandhar had confirmed that there was no evidence of bird flu. He said one peacock, one grey partridge and about three peahens died in Shyama village, near
Loharu, in Bhiwani district the same day. The peafowl were eaten by stray dogs. Therefore, the exact number could not be determined, but it was not more than four. The post-mortem conducted on the grey partridge revealed that it had also died of insecticide poisoning.
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PGIMS gears up to tackle bird flu
Rohtak, February 22 The PGIMS Director, Dr S.S. Sangwan, said here today though there was no likelihood of the disease reaching Haryana, the authorities had made preparations for treating patients should the need arise. Ward No. 26 has been designated as influenza ward and a team of six doctors, including a microbiologist, has been stationed there. The team includes Dr S.B. Siwach, Dr A.D. Tiwari, Dr Dhruv Chaudhary, Dr Rohtas Yadav, Dr Jatinder Kadian and Dr Nidhi. He said the institute had enough medicines in stock and some others were being procured from the Centre. |
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6 of family get life term for murder
Bhiwani, February 22 Balwan Singh of Jagrambas village had lodged a report with the Loharu police on July 13, 2003, that he had purchased land along with his brothers about three years ago but instead of getting it registered in their names they had given Rs 2 lakh to Mahender from whom they had taken the land. He had alleged that on July 12, when he and his friend, Satpal of Kheri Sansanwal, were going towards his village, Rajender, Rajesh and others of the opposite group attacked them with sharpedged weapons. His brother, Jaipal, reached there and
interfered to save him. Satpal sustained serious injuries in the attack and later succumbed to his injuries. Jaipal had been referred to the medical college, Rohtak. |
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Notices issued to polluting units
Yamunanagar, February 22 Notices have also been issued to plywood manufacturing units to install smoke-control equipments. Sources in the district pollution control board said several units making metallic goods had been functioning without the mandatory treatment plants and polluting the environment. Sources said there were only 25 units which had treatment plants.
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Music ‘can boost’
Indo-Pak ties
Hisar, February 22 This was stated by noted singer and daughter of eminent classical singer Pandit Jasraj, Durga Jasraj, while talking to newsmen here today. She had come to attend a programme at her ancestral village Peeli Mandouri. Durga is slated to unveil a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at her village. In response to a query, she observed that the presentation of folk and classical music and bhajans etc should be altered in tune with the changing times and taste of the new generation. “This change is must to preserve our traditional music,” she asserted.
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Protest against poor power supply
Panipat, February 22 The agitated residents complained that a damaged transformer in the Tehsil Camp locality in the old township was removed last week but the authorities did not place the new one. They alleged that officials of the maintenance staff were asking for a bribe to install a new transformer. Residents said that despite their repeated representations to the authorities nothing had been done to improve the situation. Officials of the administration rushed to the spot and assured to solve the problem. |
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Fertiliser banned
Chandigarh, February 22 An official spokesman said here today that the Union Government had communicated to the state that a sample of the 100 per cent water soluble NPK 13:40:13 fertiliser imported by the firm had been declared non-standard by the Regional Fertiliser Control Laboratory, Navi Mumbai. |
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