|
|
|
|
Power cuts: Residents force closure of DGM office
Now, BJP media cell dissolved
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Red-faced, govt reverts to irrigation dept
6th Pay Panel
Kapkot winner Garhia takes oath
Dist Football League reverts to previous format
Football Eleven Star thump Shivalik
|
|
Power cuts: Residents force closure of DGM office
Dehradun, June 8 The angry protesters also resorted to forced closure of the DGM office. Led by Pramod Kaparwan Shastri, district general secretary Congress, the villagers alleged that the rural areas were facing power cuts for long hours which they said was totally injudicious. “Ever since the BJP government came to power in the state, the villagers have been facing frequent power cuts,” said Shastri. Another protester, Darshini Bhatt, also accused the Power Corporation of resorting to rampant corruption. She said the corporation officials were seeking big amount from them for providing new connections. Budhidev Semwal, Deepak Singh Negi, Subhash Thapa and Urmila Pundir were prominent among the protesters.
|
|
|
Now, BJP media cell dissolved
Dehradun, June 8 According to senior party leaders, the media cell failed to propagate achievements of the government among the masses and could not manage good rapport with the media. Interestingly, BJP media cell had convened press briefing of the party's central and state leaders almost daily during the elections. Meanwhile, senior party leaders have hinted that many more heads are likely to roll in the coming days. "Assessment of functioning of various cells, units and office-bearers of the party during the general elections is currently underway. Action against non-performers and those who indulged in any sort of anti-party activity is sure," said a senior BJP leader on conditions of anonymity. Sources revealed that BJP's national executive meet is likely to be held during the third week of June. "In wake of this, party's state leadership has accelerated work of compilation of the assessment report pertaining to the party's dismal performance in the elections," revealed a party insider, while adding that some senior party leaders in the state unit may be relieved of their responsibilities in the coming days. Meanwhile, infighting in the party came to the fore yesterday when two groups of BJP leaders indulged in sloganeering against each other. The incident occurred during a meeting called by the BJP's Mahanagar president Viney Goyal. After acceptance of Goyal's resignation, he convened a meeting of party workers at Mahanagar office yesterday. During the proceedings, some supporters of Goyal flayed the party's state leadership and claimed that after BJP's defeat, Goyal took the moral responsibility and himself submitted his resignation. However, another group of BJP activists raised slogans against Goyal for convening the meeting at the party office, notwithstanding the fact that his resignation had already been accepted by the party leadership.
|
|
|
Red-faced, govt reverts to irrigation dept
Dehradun, June 8 Making amends, the government has reverted to the irrigation department for preparing DPR of the Arakot Tyuni project (81 MW) spread over Dehradun and Uttarakashi districts. About three years back, the government found the Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) worthy of the job. The UJVNL hired a French consultancy agency ‘Coyne et Bellier’ in 2006 for preparing the DPR in 15 months at the cost of Rs 3.4 crore. But the job remained incomplete even after a year’s extension. |
|
|
6th Pay Panel
Dehradun, June 8 Albeit Uttarakhand was one of the states that had lost no time in announcing implementation of the recommendations, it had put tremendous pressure on state finances. In the coming annual budget, the state government will have to bear an extra burden of Rs 1,400 crore on account of salaries revision alone. But the dissatisfaction is still baffling the government. Employees, under the banner of Rajya Karamchari Sanyukt Parishad, have once again taken up the issue and a delegation today met Subhash Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, at his office. The members drew his attention to shortcomings in the three government orders issued in this regard in October, 2008, and February, 2009. Giving in to the demand of the Parishad, the Principal Secretary has agreed to convene a meeting of the officials from personnel and finance departments along with the delegation. Sources said the government does not want any confrontation with the employees who had organised demonstrations and struck work in the government offices last year. Subhash Kumar went a step further by assuring the delegation that in case it was not satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, another one could also be arranged with the Chief Secretary. The delegation has mainly demanded benefits under 22-A, 22-B, one increment at the time of promotion, removal of anomaly in implementation of Assured Career Promotion scheme and disparity in grade pay and pay band. It has sought immediate action on these points. Although the Parishad has so far refrained from holding any agitation, its spokesperson Arun Pandey did not rule out hitting the streets like in the past if the matter remained unresolved.
|
|
|
Swami Ramanand’s ashes immersed
Haridwar, June 8 The ashes were brought from Jalandhar last evening, but due to delay in reaching Haridwar before sunset the immersion rituals were postponed for today. Thousands of followers of Guru Ramanand from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi and Himachal Pradesh and even abroad were present at the Har-ki-Pauri ghat. Unprecedented security arrangements were in place to avoid any untoward incident. |
|
|
Kapkot winner Garhia takes oath
Dehradun, June 8 Notably, now the strength of BJP legislators in the State Assembly has now increased to 35. From the total of 69 legislators, BJP has 35 MLAs and the party also enjoys the support of three legislators of Uttrakhand Kranti Dal (UKD) and two independents. Kapkot seat fell vacant after former Chief Minister Bhagat Singh Koshiyari was made Rajya Sabha MP. After the poll debacle in the state, Garhia’s victory in the Kapkot by-poll is a matter of great relief for the BJP.
|
|
Dist Football League reverts to previous format
Dehradun, June 8 The association took this decision on the demand of clubs and players who wanted them to revive the old format. According to them the older format was far better as it gave a team more matches to play. The football association had been following the new format since 2006. The new format had divided the teams into ‘A’ and ‘B’ divisions and its aim was to increase the competition level between the clubs. The high performing teams made it to ‘A’ whereas other remained in ‘B’ division. In the new format the team had fewer matches to play. Whereas now, while following the old format the 32 teams have now been divided into ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ pools. From each pool four teams will be selected to move into the super league stage. Each team is expected to play ten matches under this format. Association secretary, Divendra Bisht said,” The old format gives the team more matches to play and the best thing is that the players will now be in play more matches as the league stands extended upto four months.” Pools The team in pool ‘A’ are Akranta Club, City Young, Cantt Blues, BC Milan, Rishikesh Club, Sports College, Shivalik Club, Sunderwala Boys, Vijay Cantt, Doon University and Nagar Nigam. Where in pool ‘B’ Doon Star, Uttarakhand Police, Garhwal Sporting, New Gypsy, Survoday Club, Pachva Doon Club, Khukri Club, Doon Challenger, Bajrang Club and Yanki Club. In pool ‘C’ Doon Valley, Eleven Star, DMK, Little Star, Khalanga Club, Doon Eagle, Western Boys, Junior Cantt, Uttarakhand Tigers and Garhwal Boys. |
|
Uttarakhand, Haryana enter quarters
Dehradun, June 8 Results: Uttarakhand beat MP by 11 runs. Batting first Uttarakhand piled a total of 72 runs in allotted 8 overs. Chasing the victory target, MP team was all out for 61 runs. Vidarbha team outclassed Bengal by one wicket. Batting first Bengal team piled 56 runs. Chasing the victory score, Vidarbha team reached the target with one wicket in hand. Orissa beat MP team by 13 runs. Batting first Orissa team made 75 runs. In reply MP team was all out for 62 runs. All-India Institute beat Uttar Pradesh team by one run. All-India Institute made 52 run, in reply UP team was all out for 51 runs. In girls Jharkhand and Uttarakhand teams made it to the quarterfinals. Jharkhand beat Rajasthan, whereas Uttarakhand also defeated Rajasthan team.
|
|
Football Eleven Star thump Shivalik
Dehradun, June 8 Both the teams looked in fine nick as the game started and made some strategic moves in the initial minutes of the match. But it was Eleven Star who surprised their opponent by scoring a goal in the 20th minute of the match to make the score 1-0. It was a fine penalty taken by Daram Singh to make the ball sail in the Shivalik team’s goalpost. Shivalik club made persistent attempts to find an equaliser in the first half but their forwards failed to convert the chances into goals. The first half ended with the score of 1-0 in Eleven Star’s favour. In the second half Eleven Star came back even stronger to increase their goal tally by three more goals. Dipen Thapa scored the second goal for Eleven Star on the crossed received from right to make it 2-0. Aakash scored the third goal for the team to make it 3-0. Rahul scored the fourth goal in the 66th minute. The second match of the day was played between Akranta and Garhwal Sporting, in which Garhwal Sporting got a walk over. |
|
| HOME PAGE | |
Punjab | Haryana | Jammu & Kashmir |
Himachal Pradesh | Regional Briefs |
Nation | Opinions | | Business | Sports | World | Letters | Chandigarh | Ludhiana | Delhi | | Calendar | Weather | Archive | Subscribe | Classified | Suggestion | E-mail | |
Dehradun, June 8
