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Dy speaker poll against democracy: Congress
Suryakant Dhasmana speaks at the dharna organised by the Uttarakhand Congress as part of the statewide “Loktantra bachao” diwas in Dehradun on Tuesday.
Tribune photo: Anil P. Rawat
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Scientists discuss global competition in defence
More cops for Mussourie: DM
Anti-encroachment drive: Mayor assaulted
Foreign delegation visits Ganga
Caste Certificates
Swati outshines Bhawana in TT final
National inter-varsity meet begins today
Bus falls into gorge, one killed
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Dy speaker poll against democracy: Congress
Dehradun, December 23 A week earlier, the party had also successfully staged a “Jail Bharo Andolan” against the state BJP government. Addressing the gathering of party workers, Yashpal Arya asserted that the BJP by appointing its legislator as deputy speaker has acted in a most undemocratic manner. “The post of deputy speaker is of the Opposition but by appointing its party legislator, the BJP has only belittled this norm of parliamentary democracy,” he said. Referring to the recent police lathicharge on “shiksha mitras” outside the state Assembly, he said the ruling party has decided to resort to the use of force only to check people from raising their genuine concerns. “The peacefully protesting shiksha mitras were lathicharged despite the least of provocation,” he said adding that the act only reflected the oppressive mindset of the BJP. The Congress leader also accused the ruling party of adopting a step-motherly attitude towards farmers and state government employees. He said the misdeeds of the ruling state BJP government today stands exposed as the people of the state were now in a mood to teach them a lesson in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Congress state media in charge Suryakant Dhasmana said the BJP was least sensitive towards the issues of farmers, teachers and the state government employees. He accused the ruling party of being undemocratic both in terms of mindset and approach. He said the Congress would continue to work for the betterment of the people and raise issues linked to their welfare. Former minister Hira Singh Bisht raised the issue of employees working with various state corporations asserting that the delay in providing Sixth Pay Commission benefits to them was unjust. He also asked the BJP to spell out its stand vis-à-vis permanent capital for Uttarakhand. “The Dixit commission has submitted its report and now it is for the state government to come out with a stand over the issue,” Bisht said. Ajay Sonkar, an Independent councillor, along with his supporters joined the Congress at the venue. Former ministers Mantri Prasad Naithani, Navprabhat and Sadhu Ram and Congress councillors Ashok Verma were prominent participants in the dharna. The protesters also resorted to large-scale anti-BJP and anti-Chief Minister sloganeering. Dharnas were also staged at district headquarters in other parts of the state. |
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Punam wins 100m, 400m events
Vishal Thakur
Dehradun, December 23 Results: 100m (Women): 1st. Punam Bhatt (Haridwar), 2nd. Shakuntla (Udham Singh Nagar), 3rd. Shashi (40 PAC). 400m (Women): 1st. Punam Bhatt (Haridwar), 2nd. Shakuntla (Udham Singh Nagar), 3rd. Shashi (40 PAC). Triple jump (Women): 1st. Sonika (31 PAC), 2nd. Sunita Negi (31 PAC), 3rd. Sarita Rawat (40 PAC). 400m (Men): 1st. Lalita Rawat (Nainital), 2nd. Sandeep Singh (Nainital), 3rd. Vikas Ramola (31 PAC). Hammer throw (women): 1st. Sanju Chaudhari (Dehradun), 2nd. Pratibha Uprati (31 PAC), 3rd. Kamal Bhandari (31 PAC). 400m Hurdles (women): 1st. Shakuntla (Udham Singh Nagar), 2nd. Sarita Rawat (40 PAC), 3rd. Kavita Joshi (Pithoragarh). Long jump (women): 1st. Shashi (40 PAC), 2nd. Pratibha Dhyani (31 PAC), 3rd. Renu (Haridwar). Triple jump (Men): 1st. Rajkumar Parihar (Nainital), 2nd. Surendra (46 PAC), 3rd. Arun Kotiwal (Chamoli). 1500m (Men) : 1st. Arvind Rana (40 PAC), 2nd. Naresh (Nainital). 4x400 (Men): Udham Singh Nagar team won the gold, Dehradun won silver and 40 PAC won the bronze. 4X400m (Women): 31 PAC won gold, 40 PAC silverand Dehradun won the bronze. 800m (Men): 1st. Virendra Kumar (Almora), 2nd. Anuj Kumar (Dehradun), 3rd. Pradeep (31 PAC). 800m (Women): 1st. Rekha Joshi (Haridwar), 2nd. Punam Bhatt (Haridwar), 3rd. Hansi Dhyani (31 PAC). 200m (Male): 1st. Kala Chand (Nainital), 2nd. Aditya (Chamoli), 3rd. Srikant (31 PAC). 100m (Women): 1st. Zeenat Ahmed (40 PAC), 2nd. Sangeeta Bora (Dehradun), 3rd. Arun Chaudhari (Pithoragarh). 10 Km (Male) : 1st. Manohar Singh, 2nd. Umesh Joshi 3rd. Prakesh Pandey 10 Km (Women): 1st. Vidhi Mehta (Pauri), 2nd. Sangeeta (40 PAC), 3rd. Kalpana (Chamoli).
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Scientists discuss global competition in defence
Dehradun, December 23 In his inaugural address, Dr. Selvamurthy highlighted the importance of Real Time Imaging and secure communication under the battlefield conditions. Eminent scientist, V.P. Sandlas in his speech emphasised the requirement of optimising the development cycle and timely delivery of DRDO products to counter the global competition in defence sector. Chief controller of Electronics and Computer Science, Dr. R. Sreehari Rao inaugurated an exhibition to showcase the products developed by DEAL and Instrument Research and Development Establishment (IRDE). As production partners, ECIL and BEL also participated in the exhibition and highlighted the various products being developed for DRDO. On this occasion, a special cover depicting collage of products developed by DEAL and IRDE was also released. In accordance with the symposium theme, “Defence Technologies for Imaging and Communication - 2008”, the backdrop of the special cover shows the watermarks of the satellite image of Dehradun. Prominent among others present at the symposium include DEAL Director R.C. Aggarwal, IRDE director S.S. Sundram, former director of DEAL Dr. E.B. Rao and former directors of IRDE Dr. O.P. Nijhawan and J.A.R. Krishnamurthy. It is worth mentioning that DRDO has a network of more than 50 laboratories which are engaged in developing defence technologies covering various disciplines, like aeronautics, armaments, electronic and computer sciences, human resource development, life sciences, materials, missiles, combat vehicles development and naval research and development. The organisation includes more than 5000 scientists and about 25,000 other scientific, technical and supporting personnel.
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More cops for Mussourie: DM
Mussoorie, December 23 The district magistrate, Amit Negi, assured his full support to the Nagar Palika and said that he would support the Palika in facilitating the development of basic amenities in the town. It was proposed at the meeting that all the narrow bends in the road approaching to Mussoorie (between Kincraig and Masonic Lodge; and Kincraig and Gandhi Chowk) were to be widened and that the widening process should be initiated soon. DM instructed PWD officials to prepare a list of all major works to be done in Mussoorie within a week’s time and also visited the five mega parking sites that have been identified by the Nagar Palika. He also pulled the Jal Sansthan officials who were present at the meeting and urged them to ensure efficient supply of drinking water. In order to solve law and order problem in the city the DM also agreed to take steps to increase the police force in the city. O.P. Uniyal, chairman, Nagar Palika, said that during the tourist season, Mussoorie faces a severe infrastructural problems. “The purpose of this meeting was to prepare and gear up the town well in advance to welcome tourists and provide them the best facilities, next year,” he said. Uniyal also said apart from the tourists, the locals of Mussoorie also face difficulties during the season such as frequent traffic jams, inadequate supply of drinking water, power breakdowns etc. “Our efforts are also in the direction of resolving the difficulties faced by the locals as well,” Uniyal said. J.S. Gunsola, the local MLA, executive officer of Nagar Palika, H.N. Mishra and officials of MDDA, PWD, Jal Sansthan were present at the meeting. |
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Anti-encroachment drive: Mayor assaulted
Dehradun, December 23 Acting on the complaints of the people, DMC had demolished some encroachments in Brahmawala Khala area on the outskirts of Dehradun a few days back. Few of those affected, led by a lawyer identified as Suman, reached the MC office this morning and resented the corporation’s action, which led to an altercation between the Mayor and the visitors. When the situation went out of hand, the municipal authorities were forced to seek police intervention. The lawyer was later arrested. Meanwhile, the Dehradun Bar Association came to the rescue of the apprehended lawyer. But the corporation resisted any pressure asserting that the behaviour of the lawyer was beyond tolerance. The matter was finally resolved in the evening as talks were held between the members of Dehradun Bar Association and the MC officials at the Mayor’s office. After a written letter of apology, the arrested lawyer was released. Notably, this is not the first time that a standoff has taken place between the lawyers and councillors. Only more than a month back, a clash between supporters of lawyers and councilors had led to stir-like situation in both the MC and the bar. However, the situation was somehow diffused. |
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Foreign delegation visits Ganga
Haridwar, December 23 The delegation termed the Ganga as the strength of Indian culture and the Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya as mini India.The delegation consisted of youths from the US, Russia, China, Ukraine, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Armenia, Italy, Fiji, Afghanistan and Georgia. The visit was organised by the Hindu Heritage Society with an aim to acquaint them with Indian culture. Violeta Constatinovaskya of Russia said that the imagination of India is difficult without the Ganga. The spiritual environment of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya has attracted her so much that she wishes to study here. Thi Yie Feng, lecturer at Jian International Studies University of China, said they were delighted to know that in Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, students of 20 states are studying. |
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Congress leaders submit memo
Tribune News Service
Dehradun, December 23 Submitting a memorandum, the Congress leaders apprised that the caste certificates prepared during the days of Uttar Pradesh were being rejected at various state government recruitments on the pretext that they had Uttar Pradesh written on them. In particular, raising the issue of recruitment at police department, the state Congress president, Yashpal Arya said that while the last date for submission of application forms for constables and other posts was December 24 but the SC/ST students were now finding it difficult to get fresh caste certificates as the Revenue officials, both at district and tehsil levels were on strike. State Congress media incharge, Suryakant Dhasmana, state Congress vice-presidents, Navprabhat and Subodh Uniyal, former ministers, Mantri Pradesh Naithani and Sadhuram were prominent Congress leaders who were part of the delegation.
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Swati outshines Bhawana in TT final
Dehradun, December 23 Results the women basketball competition: The match between DAV Public School and DAV (PG) College was draw. In the second match, Convent of Jesus and Mary defeated ABC Club (9-2). The third match between Sports Trainee and DAV (PG) College ended in a draw (26-26). In the fourth match, DAV Public School beat Convent of Jesus and Mary (22-2). DAV (PG) College defeated Convent of Jesus and Mary by (33-15). In the last match of the day, DAV Public School beat ABC Club (24-4). |
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National inter-varsity meet begins today
Haridwar, December 23 A total of 15 teams from various zones are expected to participate in the tournament. Host Gurukul University has already announced a cash incentive of Rs 1.5 lakh to its hockey team if it wins this prestigious tournament. Coach Dhirendara Chauhan said that his team has been training very hard for the tournament and is buoyed by the success in the North Zone tournament, the morale of the boys is
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Bus falls into gorge, one killed
Dehradun, December 23 Superintendent of Police, Rudraprayag, Neeru Garg said that bus, which was going to Rudraprayag from Tehri, slipped off the road and fell into the 150 metre deep gorge. The injured have been admitted to the hospital in Rudraprayag, where the condition of the two is stated to be serious. |
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Led by Uttarakhand Congress president Yashpal Arya, party workers today staged a dharna at Gandhi Park here.
