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VHP chief backs Varun Gandhi
Roadshow: Dist prez, workers booked
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Rawat seeks divine help
Mainly, it’s bipolar contest in state
Viplove to hold meetings on April 6, 7
Hindu Mahasabha to go it alone
Poll code: So far, 30 notices
Maharaj takes on BJP government on development
After surgery, CM to return today
Ayurveda pupils lock college gates over poor results
Dental Bhawan at Raipur
Protest over hotel bar
Gush Cricket Club thump Tanush Academy
Arshad and Mandeep of Tanush Cricket Academy during the 2nd Uttarakhand Cricket Cup in Dehradun on Tuesday. Tribune photo by Anil P. Rawat
32 teams to participate in dist cricket tourney
Basketball calendar
Declare Dixit report before April 9: Commission
Leopard attacks woman
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VHP chief backs Varun Gandhi
Dehradun, March 31 “I ask Chief Minister Mayawati to withdraw the case or our organisation will launch a nationwide agitation like it did in Jammu,” he threatened. He said Varun Gandhi had done nothing to attract such harsh treatment and the action against him smacked of a deep conspiracy by forces out to divide the Hindu society. Talking on efforts afoot to bring all Hindu religious organisations on one platform under the banner of Dharam Raksha Manch, he said there was increasing intolerance towards anybody claiming his credentials as a Hindu. He said in a democracy, every citizen had the right to express an opinion and it should be left to the public to accept or reject that point of view. But slapping NSA on anybody for expressing views amounted to gagging democracy. “I warn Mayawati and other anti-Hindu elements that this will not do in this country. If democracy is to survive, I believe everybody should be free to say what one likes,” he said. Singhal claimed that people coming out on Pilibhit roads in support of Varun showed that Hindus were one on the issue. He evaded a reply on the issue of VHP support to BJP candidates in the elections, stating that his organisation was against participation in electoral politics. On nomination of Swami Yatndranand Giri, a religious head of Roorkee, as BJP candidate from Haridwar, reportedly under pressure from Hindu outfits, he said the question should be posed to the party that had given him the ticket. The BJP named Giri as its candidate, replacing Uttarakhand education minister Madan Kaushik, whose candidature it had announced earlier. Asked about VHP support to LK Advani as prime ministerial candidate, Singhal said they would support anyone who stood for the 11-point agenda of the Dharam Raksha Manch. |
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Roadshow: Dist prez, workers booked
Roorkee, March 31 In the case against the party activists at Manglore police station, the police has slapped various sections of the IPC including 188, 171 (C) and 171 (H). However, the party spokesman flayed the district administration, terming that the administration was working under political pressure. “We had permission of three vehicles. If supporters come to garland their favourite leader or greet him, what can be done?” asked Surendra Aggarwal, spokesman of Harish Rawat. On the other hand, Circle Officer (CO) of the area, PK Rai, said that the police had repeatedly issued warnings to party leaders about violating the code of conduct by enthusiastic activists but no one paid any heed. “We have registered a case against the Congress leader and the workers. As the police has video-graphed the procession, further violations are being checked thoroughly,” said Rai. He added that over 50 vehicles were found using red beacons, hooters, flags and other restricted material during the show. “The police has also registered a case against these vehicles,” said Rai. The police also took notice of the distribution of sweets and other eatables by party leaders on
the occasion. Yesterday, Rawat had received a warm welcome on his return from Delhi to his constituency after getting the party ticket for Haridwar seat. “We, Congress workers, know the law and will always abide by them”, said Aggarwal while stating that no vehicle was carrying hooters or red beacons during the show. |
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Rawat seeks divine help
Haridwar, March 31 “It was only a political gimmick which is used during elections, Rawat said. “Our issue is development and we will work to make Haridwar take its due place at the national and international level. Some opponents are resorting to cheap politics,” said Harish Rawat. Stressing on the need to have a broad vision, Rawat said, “Development and carrying all sects and communities together to bring change in their lives is my agenda.” He dismissed the notion that he was an “outsider” candidate for Haridwar. “I am no stranger to Haridwar. Whenever I needed support or in times of distress, Haridwar party workers and people have supported me. That has propelled me to contest from this seat,” said Rawat. Rawat visited Har-ki-Pauri and performed rituals at the ghats of the Ganga. He was accompanied by several party leaders and saints. Earlier, Rawat went to several ashrams and took the blessings of saints. This may come in handy as the BJP has fielded a saint, Swami Yatindranand, from this seat. Later, Rawat met municipal ward members and listened to their demands regarding the ropeway at Mansa Devi temple. Ward members are on an indefinite strike against the municipal chairman for not controlling the fares for the Mata Mansa Devi ropeway operated by the Usha ropeway company. Harish Rawat promised his cooperation in resolving the issue. Rawat then went to Roorkee and paid obeisance at Piran-Kaliyra dargah. After the registration of cases against Congressmen for Rawat’s roadshow yesterday where a large number of vehicles were used, Rawat’s supporters today had a limited number of vehicles and no vehicle had name plates on it so as to avoid any violation of the election code. |
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Mainly, it’s bipolar contest in state
Dehradun, March 31 This time too, the political scenario in the state predicts another contest between the Congress and BJP. The fifth constituency, Haridwar, may witness a contest between four parties — the Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. According to the election figures of the 2004 general elections, the BJP had registered victory in three parliamentary constituencies while the Congress and SP had won one seat each. The vote share of the Congress and BJP stood at 38.31 per cent and 40.98 per cent respectively. The total vote share of the rest of the political parties, including BSP, SP, UKD, CPM and Independents, was 20.71 per cent. These figures clearly imply that except for Haridwar, which was won by the Samajwadi Party, the main battle in Uttarakhand was between the Congress and BJP. “Political parties like UKD, SP and BSP, which managed 1.64 per cent, 7.93 per cent and 6.77 per cent votes respectively in the 2004 general elections, may get their share of votes in 2009 election “But these parties are unlikely to make any major impact in the elections in Tehri, Pauri, Almora and Nainital,” said BJP state spokesman Vishwas Dawar. Dawar asserted that in Haridwar, the contest would not be restricted to just two parties. “We feel that the Haridwar seat will witness a triangular contest with the Congress likely to be at the fourth position,” he added. Congress spokesman Surinder Arya agreed that the main contest was between the Congress and BJP in the state. Arya added, “We feel that in Haridwar, the BJP will have to be satisfied with the third or fourth position.” |
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Dehradun, March 31 Uttarakhand Congress spokesman Surinder Arya said that on the morning of April 6, Thakur will convene meetings with MLAs of various assembly constituencies falling in Tehri parliamentary constituency, leaders of all frontal cells of the Congress, party office-bearers and activists at the Congress headquarters in Dehradun. “The main agenda of the meeting will be to take suggestions of the party rank and file regarding the election campaign and other aspects,” he said. Arya added that in the evening, Thakur would take a similar meeting to discuss the strategy for the Haridwar parliamentary constituency. He added that on April 7, Thakur would convene a meeting in Srinagar to discuss the Pauri constituency. |
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Hindu Mahasabha to go it alone
Haridwar, March 31 Stating this, the mahasabha’s Damodar Acharya said that the party doesn’t have a collaboration with any other party. Acharya will be the candidate for the Haridwar Lok Sabha constituency while from Tehri Garhwal seat, Rajneesh Semwal will be the party candidate. The party has appointed Rajesh Jaitley as its Haridwar seat incharge while Dr Pramod Aggarwal will be the assistant election incharge for the seat. Yogesh Kumar will be the incharge for Tehri Garhwal constituency. |
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Poll code: So far, 30 notices
Dehradun, March 31 Notices have been issued at almost one a day since March 2 when the announcement of Lok Sabha elections was made. Of the total, nine notices have been issued to political parties including an Independent in the fray while the remaining related to the state and Central government departments. They were held accountable mainly for inviting tender notices through media. Of them, 10 notices were withdrawn after the concerned departments either cancelled or stayed further proceedings in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Election Commission. “We have issued notices only to political parties. Individuals will become liable for any violation after the election notification is issued on April 17,” said district election officer-cum Amit Singh Negi. The violations by political parties were mainly related defacement of public property in terms of displaying propaganda material. A notice was issued to Rajni Rawat, a prospective Independent candidate, for organising election-related public meeting at Vikas Nagar without appropriate permission. The government departments which attracted action included the CPWD, Income Tax and Defence, Director-General Health, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam and Forest Development Corporation. |
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Maharaj takes on BJP government on development
Dehradun, March 31 Attacking Uttarakhand Chief Minister BC Khanduri, Maharaj alleged that the development of the state has stopped since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government came to power in the state two years ago. Senior Congress leader Dhirendra Pratap, who accompanied him, claimed that the Congress would win all five parliamentary seats of the state. Dhirendra Pratap said that the failure of the state BJP government on all fronts had brought down the confidence of the hill people in the BJP’s policies and this was the reason that voters appeared firmly committed to ensure the defeat of BJP candidates. Satpal Maharaj said that "a strong Sonia wave" has captured the hearts and minds of the people. The pathetic condition of the roads, non-availability of drinking water, erratic supply of electricity and growing unemployment are the major problems faced by the people. He also mentioned that industrial units were fleeing the state as they no more found business lucrative here. Addressing public meetings at Lansdowne, Rikhnikhal, Haldukhal and Dhumakot, Congress leaders warned the people against voting for the BJP as it has ditched the people of the area, particularly Dhumakot assembly represented by Chief Minister himself. They also charged that the sitting MP Lt Gen TPS Rawat (retd) had failed to take up the issues of the people of the state in Parliament. Supporting the installation of a strong government at the Centre, Congress leaders appealed to the people to vote for them.
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After surgery, CM to return today
Dehradun, March 31 Dr Devender Bhasin, chairman of the Media Advisory Committee of the state government, said that the Chief Minister would be back by noon. —
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Ayurveda pupils lock college gates over poor results
Haridwar, March 31 The move affected the health services in both the colleges. Medical students are on an indefinite strike and have been boycotting classes due to their lackluster results in the University examinations. Batches of the year 2005 and 2007 have got poor results and the students are alleging several discrepancies in the examination checking. Besides the students are also adamant on their demand to change their college affiliation to some other University, as the pattern of exams were quite different as compared to previous years. At Rishikul Collge, only 4 students have passed in the supplementary exams while in the Gurukul College only 2 students could get the passing marks. Students have demanded resignation of Uttarakhand Health Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank. They alleged that despite their agitation, that has entered the second week, the minister has failed to give them an appointment despite repeated attempts. This they allege is not done. Shiv Pratap, union leader at the Gurukul Ayurvedic College complained, “This seems a deliberate attempt on the side of the Health Minister who takes pride in calling the state as a ‘Ayush Pradesh’ but fails to even listen to ayush students.” Students will agitate at the administrative office of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University campus at Srinagar and will put forth their demands to Vice Chancellor and registrar of the University. Meanwhile, the students are getting support from various quarters of medical fraternity. Uttaranchal Allopathic Union has also extended support to the agitating students. Vishwa Ayurvedic Parishad (VAP) has justified the students’ demands and asked the state government for a serious probe in this matter. Rishikul Ayurvedic College Principal Pradeep Bharadwaj does not deny the discrepancies in the paper checking. He said it may be possible that non-technical teachers may have checked the papers but that could only be proved after a departmental investigation.
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Dental Bhawan at Raipur
Dehradun, March 31 “The Dental Bhawan is first of its kind effort in providing a platform to dentists to chalk out an oral health programme for the people of the state in conjunction with the state government and set up a charitable dispensary managed and assisted by medical colleges,” said Dr Aashwini Dhobal, credited for planning and concretising the project. The finances for the bhawan were raised by organising conferences and conventions and through state grant-in-aid. The local branch of the association was established in 1946. Since then it has been actively involved in creating awareness on oral hygiene, holding dental camps and mass awareness programmes. The association plans to bring the rural population in the hills under its umbrella. For this purpose, mobile dental vans will be introduced which would be manned by dental interns studying community and preventive medicine. “During the course of our interaction we found that people in rural areas suffer from periodontal diseases (related to the gums), mainly due to poor oral hygiene,” stressed Dr Dhobal. Oral cancer is a major health problem in India and accounts for 35 per cent to 40 per cent of all body cancers. The alarming rise in tooth and gum-related problems is mainly on account of change in food habits, said Dr Vaibhav Pahwa, honorary secretary, Indian Dental Association, Dehradun chapter.
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Protest over hotel bar
Dehradun, March 31 They staged a protest at the district headquarters today and also submitted a memorandum to the district magistrate in which they have asked the excise authorities to not give licence of the bar to the Hotel Doon Place taking into account the larger interests of society. Led by Sunil Kumar, a resident, the protesters alleged that Anandpur Satsang Ashram was next door to the Hotel Doon Place and devotees throng the ashram through out the year. The bar inside the hotel would bring in anti-social elements and create unrest in society, they alleged.
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Gush Cricket Club thump Tanush Academy
Dehradun, March 31 It was an excellent batting display by Gush Cricket Club batsmen who scored a mammoth total of 310 runs in allotted 40 overs. Ankur Julka was the lead scorer for the team with an outstanding knock of 101 runs off 105 balls. This included 12 fours and one six. Sagar supported him well on the other end. He scored 38 runs off 32 balls. The two contributed 72 runs in the first nine overs to give their team a solid start. . Manav Sharma’s fiery innings of 86 runs helped his team cross a 300 run mark. For Tanush Cricket Academy, Mandeep was lead wicket taker who claimed 3 wickets in his six overs spell. Adil and Rohit took two wickets each. Tanush Cricket Academy lost its first wicket at the score of zero and second at 29 runs. The team could not regain the momentum and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The team was bundled up for a score of 154 runs. Mandeep Singh was the only top scorer for the team. He made 29 runs off 23 balls. Disciplined bowling by Gush Club bowlers did not give Tanush Academy a chance to score. Ajay Chauhan claimed five wickets in his six overs. Sandeep took two wickets.
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32 teams to participate in dist cricket tourney
Dehradun, March 31 Thirty-two teams will participate in the tournament, which aims to promote talented players from rural areas. The winner will be awarded Rs 21,000 and the runner up will get Rs 11,000. Addressing a press conference, chief patron of the association, Hira Singh Bisht said, “This is the first time that village people have come together to organise such a tournament for the promotion of the budding cricketers from villages. We like to develop this tournament on the lines of Khadag Bahadur Memorial Football Tournament, which is one of the very popular football tournaments and is organised by the people of Nehru Gram Sabha region.” The tournament will follow a dress code for all the teams. Thirty-one matches will be played in the tournament and it will be organized on knock out bases with two matches being played everyday. The entry fee is Rs 2,000.
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Basketball calendar
Dehradun, March 31 The District Basketball Championship for junior (u-18) boys and girls will be held from April 21 to 24 at two venues - Welham Boys School and Doon International School. In all 38 teams in the boys and girls sections have already confirmed their participation. During the championship, the association will select probable players for the forthcoming 12-day pre-junior state basketball coaching camp to be held from April 25 to May 6. These players will go on to participate in the ninth Uttarakhand State Junior Basketball Championship to be held from May 7 to 10 in Dehradun. The District Basketball Championship for sub-junior (u-14) boys and girls will be held from April 25 to 27. As many as 42 teams in boys and girls sections have confirmed their participation. The District Basketball Association will select probable players during the championship. The selected players will attend a 15-day pre-sub-junior state basketball coaching camp from May 2 to 16 and then participate in the fourth Uttarakhand State Sub-Junior Basketball Championship from May 17 to 19 in Dehradun. |
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Declare Dixit report before April 9: Commission
Dehradun, March 31 Justice Virendra Dixit, who headed the one-man commission to select a permanent capital for Uttarakhand, had presented his report to Chief Minister Maj Gen BC Khanduri (retd) in August last year after eight years. Sources said the general administration department had provided details of the expenditure incurred on the Justice Dixit Commission to the applicant but said the report had been submitted directly to the Chief Minister's office and it had no idea of the contents. Dissatisfied with the information given to him, the applicant then approached the appellate authority of the department which upheld the information given by the public information officer. He then subsequently appealed to the SIC.The Chief Information Officer had yesterday rejected the plea of the information officer at the CMO that details of the report could not be provided. — UNI
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Dehradun, March 31 She raised an alarm and villagers immediately rushed to her rescue and somehow saved her from the clutches of the beast. The victim was rushed to primary health centre, Premnagar, by the 108 EMRI service where her condition was stated to be serious.
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