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Fire in cracker market
No takers for four-laning NH-58
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Capital Issue Congress workers burn government’s effigy in Dehradun on Wednesday. Tribune photo:Anil P Rawat
Cong workers burn govt effigy
Five killed in two accidents
I always flow with the current: Chitranshi
Give tickets to 9 for Delhi polls: AICC member
Snag hits water supply on Diwali
Govt hand in glove with mafia: Sharma
Gangotri shrine closed for winter
Gurta Ki Gaddi anniversary
Police b’minton meet begins tomorrow
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Fire in cracker market
Dehradun, October 29 The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. The deceased has been identfied as Raghunath Yadav (50). Uttarakhand Chief Minister Maj B.C. Khanduri has ordered a magisterial probe. Udham Singh Nagar SSP Deepak Jyoti said, “though one fire tender was stationed at the site, within minutes the fire spread to the entire cracker market. Seven fire tenders were rushed to douse the fire, which also engulfed vehicles parked nearby.” He said Raghunath could not escape because of a problem in his leg. “ Despite the fact that it was a massive fire, prompt action by the Fire Brigade helped contain it.” Udham Singh Nagar district magistrate D. Shandilya said the Administration was conducting a survey and a probe has been ordered. “ We will submit the report very soon so that we can start the procedure for providing compensation to the victims.” The CM has directed Administration to grant compensation to the victims as per the government policy. He has also asked the Rudrapur Civil Hospital to provide the best medical aid to the injured. |
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No takers for four-laning NH-58
Dehradun, October 29 To be done on the build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis, the proposal of the much-needed capacity upgradation which is hanging fire for long, is expected to significantly reduce the travel time between Delhi and Dehradun. Mooted about four years back, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) had proposed to widen the highway on the recommendation of the state government from Muzzafarnagar on the UP-Uttarakhand border to Dehradun via Hardwar at an estimated cost of Rs 1,100 crore. But the project failed has to take off as the bidders found it financially non-viable even as the state government has since lobbied hard to get the work started as early as possible. Other formalities like clearance to acquire forest land are yet not complete, said state government sources. The lack of interest shown by the bidders led to the cancellation of the tender floated earlier. “We have invited fresh tenders for the project but its fate depends on the response of the bidders. In case of successful bidding, the tender will be awarded in a couple of months. Then the work may start by June 2009,” said a top NHAI official who did not wish to be identified. However, he underlined the need to expedite the formalities to ensure early completion especially in view of Kumbh Mela at Hardwar in 2010 in which lakhs of pilgrims are expected from all over the world. The around 120 km stretch of the highway in question is part of the NH-58 from Delhi to Dehradun. As of now, the work is on between Meerut and Muzzafarnagar. And if all goes well in the bidding process, the project may take at least two-and-a-half years for completion, said sources. On the reluctance shown by the bidders, Delhi based engineering consultant SS Chakraborty said that all aspects of roads construction including upgradation and maintenance is considered expensive in the hill state due to its terrain. Above all, for taking up road projects on the BOT basis, bidders look at the volume of commercial traffic which is sadly missing in the state due to industrial underdevelopment. |
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Capital Issue
Dehradun, October 29 Flaying the BJP government in the state, Rana said that it was unfortunate that government is not tabling the report of Justice Virender Dixit about the selection of a site for the permanent capital. Rana said, “It was people like us who actively participated in the agitation for the demand of the separate state of Uttarakhand. Ever since the agitation for Uttarakhand started in 1994, the setting-up of the capital in a hilly place was on the agenda. But sadly after the formation of Uttarakhand, Garsain was not made the capital.” Ever since Justice Virender Dixit presented his final report in August 2000, most statehood agitators and their organisations have been actively pressurising the state government to reveal the findings of the one-man commission and declare Garsain as the permanent capital. Further stating that Dehradun was only declared as interim capital by the interim government of Nityanand Swami in 2000, Rana flayed Chief Minister Maj Gen B.C.Khanduri (retd) for ‘overlooking’ the crucial issue. “By not making the report of Justice Dixit Commission public, Khanduri has murdered democracy,” he alleged adding that they won’t tolerate Khanduri’s self-styled functioning. Threatening to launch an agitation, Rana said that he would not end his fast-unto-death till the government makes the report public. |
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Cong workers burn govt effigy
Dehradun, October 29 Led by Chauhan, the workers gathered at clock tower and burnt the effigy amid sloganeering. “The day-to-day incidents of rebellion within the BJP are proving to be a stumbling block in carrying forward development activities”, he observed. Devendra Singh Sethi sought the resignation of the Chief Minister, saying he had failed to quell dissidence and caused instability in the state. He said the BJP rebellion had come onto the streets and it was time the should government quit. National Students Union of India members, under the leadership of Pankaj Chhetri, also participated in the protest. |
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Five killed in two accidents
Dehradun, October 29 Officials of the Disaster Management and Mitigation Centre said an Alto car was on its way to Ramnagar from Gopeshwar when it met with an accident near Bhoomi Mandir and fell in the Ramganga. All three occupants died on the spot. In the other accident, a bus going to Lalkua from Rudrapur hit an autorickshaw. Two passengers died on the spot and 11 received injuries. Those with minor injuries were admitted to Rudrapur Hospital and the seriously injured rushed to Sushil Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani. The CM has directed the district administration to provide assistance to the families of the victims. |
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I always flow with the current: Chitranshi
Dehradun, October 29 Her sheer love for the game got her into the glamour world and she is a star now. She was in Dehradun to celebrate Diwali with her parents. "It was my love for hockey propelled me to go for the auditions. I stayed in Mumbai for nine months learning the finer nuiances of acting," said Chitranshi. Since childhood the 'little wonder girl' has loved movies and believes with a bit of luck she can reach the top. In “Fashion”, released today, Chitranshi plays a model coordinator. "It was an honour to work with someone like Madhur Bhandarkar. The whole team was very cooperative." Despite so many things happening in her life, Chitranshi took time off to be with her family for Diwali. "Whenever I get time I come back here to be with my dear and near ones. After all, it's due to their constant support that I have made it big,” she says. Chitranshi believes in living in the present and plans “to flow with the current.” Oodles of confidence is what the actress has in abundance. Also, it's her indomitable spirit and optimism that has brought her success. Despite being from a small town, she has never stopped dreaming big. "Dehradun has got many talented people like me. I am confident that in future this state will produce many more names in Bollywood." As far as her future plans go, Chitranshi would love to act with her favourite actor Aamir Khan. She wants to try her hand at photography and direction too. For Tirath Singh Rahi, her father, and other family members, it was a big day today. It was their beloved Chitranshi’s birthday. Also, her film “Fashion” was released today. |
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Give tickets to 9 for Delhi polls: AICC member
Dehradun, October 29 Pratap has argued that since more than 15 lakh voters from Uttarakhand reside in Delhi, the party should give due representation to them. Pratap, a former chairperson of the Uttarakhand Statehood Welfare Committee during the previous Congress regime, said people of Uttarakhand should get representation in the Kasturba Nagar, Palam, Kalkaji and New Delhi assembly segments. |
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Snag hits water supply on Diwali
Dehradun, October 29 “ I tried the number of Jal Nigam office several times but no one picked up the phone. The supply was disrupted last evening, but I did not imagine it would take so long for the fault to be removed. There was not enough water in the tank even to wash my face in the morning,” said Rajender Singh of Kishanpur locality. The family of Salman Ahmed, manager of a leading automobile firm, had to face similar hardship. “ At least the Nigam authorities should have taken care to depute an official to provide information to the public as to what had caused the disruption and when could the snag be rectified,” he said. At one point, he even toyed with the idea of arranging for a water tanker from a private supplier. A number of residents said never in the past had they to go without water for so long. Pardeep Singh of Canal Road area said for the first time in years their water tank was exhausted last evening as the entire family, including his parents and son studying in Chandigarh, were home for Diwali. “ Luckily, my neighbours were away and we sought their permission on the phone to use the water in their tank,” he said. After repeated calls, a JE in the Jal Nigam, GP Gairola, told the reporter that the water supply line had been choked with deposits of calcium. Claiming that workers of his maintenance team were trying to repair it since yesterday, he regretted the difficulty faced by the residents. He said cutting the affected part and replacing it with a new piece took time. |
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Govt hand in glove with mafia: Sharma
Dehradun, October 29 Claiming that BJP state president Bachi Singh Rawat had himself admitted that BJP MLAs were hand in glove with the liquor and land mafia, he said, “ Rawat’s statement makes it amply clear that the mafia is running the Khanduri government.” Sharma demanded the BJP state president should also make it public as to how many land use change cases had been cleared after the Land Act. “Besides, he (Rawat) should give details of persons whose land use change cases have been cleared,” he said, alleging that only select cases were given the nod. |
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Gangotri shrine closed for winter
Dehradun, October 29 Harish Semwal, secretary of the Gangotri Temple Committee said the idol of the Goddess was taken in a palanquin to Mukhba, 12 km downhill, as the 2nd Rajput Regiment played its band. It will be brought back next summer with the reopening of the temple. The Kedarnath and Yamanotri shrines will close on October 30. The Badrinath shrine that opened on May 9 this year will be closed on November 17. |
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Gurta Ki Gaddi anniversary
Dehradun, October 29 Meanwhile, people in large numbers attended a function to mark the 300 years of Gurta-Ki-Gaddi at gurdwara Lakhishah here today. Six raagi jathas from across the country including Delhi, Ludhiana, Amritsar and Dehradun recited shabads. |
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Police b’minton meet begins tomorrow
Dehradun, October 29 “This is the first time Uttarakhand is organising the championship. Till date about 85 players have registered their names,” said IG Garhwal Ashok Kumar while addressing mediapersons at police lines. He added that 18 teams of different states and police organisations will participate in the tournament. “Seven top officials of Uttarakhand police will participate in this competition,” he said. There will be seven events - team championship, open singles, open doubles, veteran singles for 40 and above, veteran singles for 50 and above, veteran doubles and mixed doubles. Team championship matches and open competition will be conducted on the first day. The participating teams are Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, ITBP, National Police Academy, CISF, RPF, SSB, SPG and CRPF. Chief Minister Maj Gen B.C. Khanduri (retd) will inaugurate the four-day championship at the police multipurpose auditorium. Gulmohar house excel
Dehradun: Gulmohar House emerged winner at the sixth annual sports day of the Shigally Hill International Academy for Girls. The girls of four houses - Amaltas, Deodar, Gulmohar and Rudraksh - participated in a march past to the accompaniment of the military band of the 23 Gorkha Regiment. Students presented a colourful display of vigorous aerobic exercises. This was followed by an impressive PT display by the junior schoolgirls. Field events included long jump, discus throw, javelin throw, shot put while track events included several races and relay. The girls of the junior school took part in hop race, sack race and three-legged race. The highlight of the day was the karate display marked by daring feats and precise timing of manoeuvres. |
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Dehradun, October 29
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