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Maha Kumbh: Akharas resolve differences
Members of the Akhara Parishad distribute sweets after a consensus among different akharas was arrived at in Haridwar late Saturday evening. Tribune photo: Rameshwar Gaud
Baba does his bit for IIM at Kashipur |
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Man falls into 70-ft bore well, rescued
3 houses burgled; cash, jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh looted
Emotional intelligence need of the hour: Expert
Meerut Chaatwala, a popular joint on the Subhash Road in
Dehradun. Tribune photo: Anil P Rawat
BJP accuses Centre of cutting down grants
‘Regular exercise, check on diet keep body fit’
Trendy line to keep winter at bay
Govt vehicle drivers air grievances at convention
Practitioners of alternative medicine demand fair play
Workshop on rural enterprises today
Diabetes check-up camp held
CPM holds seminar on Dalits’ rights
Rajaji National Park re-opens
Four killed in road accident
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Maha Kumbh: Akharas resolve differences
Haridwar, November 15 The Akhara Parishad had expelled Udasin Panchayati Bada Akhada, Sri Panchyati Udasin Naya Akhada and Panchyati Udasin Nirmal Akhada - all three belonging to the Kankhal area - over these bodies not attending two ABAP meetings last week. A major dispute arose during the inauguration ceremony of the Haridwar Mahotsava where saints got angry over the sitting arrangements, especially on the dais. The issue of Swami Ramdev attending the convention at Deoband, where a fatwa was issued against Vande Matram, was another major reason of the dispute. The heads of the expelled akharas, Sri Mahant Rajendra Das, Sri Mahant Mitra Prakash Singh and Sri Mahant Jagtar Muni, settled the issue during a meeting with general secretary Sri Mahant Hari Giri and akhara parishad chief Sri Mahant Gyan Das. The three akhara chiefs agreed to forget differences for the successful hosting of the Maha Kumbh. Chief MinisterK Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank was in constant touch with the developments. Sri Mahant Rama Nand Puri, chief spokesperson, Akhara Parishad, said everything had been amicably solved. |
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Baba does his bit for IIM at Kashipur
Nainital, November 15 Talking to The Tribune here today, Baba said, “The minister wanted to know whether we have the requisite infrastructure over here and I told him that we have proper connectivity by rail and road, the requisite land and whatever else is required for setting up the institute here. He asked me to give it in writing which I have already done. He sounded very positive and I hope we will succeed in our endeavour”.
He went on to say, “Since we already have the Asia’s biggest agricultural university at Pantnagar and the State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd (SIDCUL) in the adjoining area of Rudrapur, the establishment of an IIM at Kashipur will help not only in the overall development of the region, but will also help the region come up as a big educational park or an educational hub. We already have 200 acres required for setting up of the IIM. In addition to this, with Dehradun already being an educational hub, a similar hub coming up in Kumaon will promote a balanced regional development in the state”. Talking about another prominent issue of the region that pertains to the delay in the opening of mining operations on the banks of the Gaula river, he said he had already taken up the matter with VK Srivastava, secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry at the Centre. “I have asked him to let me know the cause of the delay. I want to know whether there has been a delay on the part of the state government in doing the required paper work or is there something else causing the delay. He told me that he would get back to me on Monday and would let me know when the mining operations can resume”. The region around Haldwani has been witnessing a mass public agitation on the issue. Baba also conveyed that he is persistently pushing the issue of getting an extension of the industrial package given to Uttarakhand by the Centre till 2013.
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Man falls into 70-ft bore well, rescued
Haridwar, November 15
According to eye witnesses, Gobind, along with daily wagers, was trying to pull out some object which had fallen into the bore well. During this process at one time while other workers loosened their grip on the rope, Gobind hung on and due to the force fell into the bore well breaking the wooden grills. As soon as the news spread, hundreds of people gathered at the spot while police and fire personnel and 108 ambulance also reached the spot and tried to devise plans to start the rescue operations. Initially, fire personnel Kripa Ram went inside the bore well with help of a rope, but even after much persistence, failed to evacuate the victim. After this, Constable Rajendra Nath of Kotwali police station went inside the bore well with a rope tied, while others grasped it from above. He tied the rope on the legs of the victim and held on the rope. And slowly he moved upwards and finally was able to come out. Gobind had come from Lucknow and was staying in a local Ashram in Rishikul.
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3 houses burgled; cash, jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh looted
Dehradun, November 15 According to the family, the robbers looted three of the houses out of the four neighbouring houses that are owned by four brothers. The burglars first went to the house of Ashok Kumar, but after noticing that family members were inside, changed their mind and went to another neighbouring house owned by Parmod. The family was sleeping at that time and the robbers broke the lock of another room and took away the cash after bolting the door from inside. They then approached the next neighbouring house of Pawan and robbed the house in the same manner. Then they entered the fourth and last house situated in the neighbourhood. Anu was the only one present at home at that Suddenly Anu got up and spotted them. She tried to raise an alar, but the burglars tied her and warned her of dire consequences. The robbers after looting the house fled away. Anu told the police that the robbers had warned her that if she shouted, she would be killed by the other four men standing outside her house. She added that she only saw four to five men in her house and wasn’t sure that there were more men with them or not. Circle Officer (CO) Girish Tamta told The Tribune that it seemed to be a case of property dispute and they were questioning the suspected persons in this regard. The family said they had a property dispute with somebody and this was the work of them only. The CO added that
the family also had a property case running in the local court. He added that they were exploring the angle of property dispute as there were other houses
as well in the area, but particularly these three houses, which are far off, were targeted. |
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Emotional intelligence need of the hour: Expert
Dehradun, November 15 He was speaking on the concluding day of the workshop on Emotional Intelligence for Personal and Professional Success Facilitator held today. “Intelligence quotient as a label has damaging consequences. The way it is bandied about can have serious implications on a person’s personality, especially during the developing years. “Emotional intelligence cannot be measured, and is about wisdom and channelising positive energy,” said Dr Darwin. He said productivity of companies could be greatly enhanced by channelising emotions in the right direction. “We create our emotions by the way we think, and through a directed effort emotions can be used for making positive contributions in a society, home and company,” stressed Darwin. By and by the American corporate world is learning that corporate greed and short terms cannot take them far. “The recent financial scams have been an eye-opener. Businesses can no longer be done this way. Honesty and integrity matter and one has to work for the mutual benefit of all,” said Dr Nelson. He has worked in association with the HPCL on emotional quotient and has co-authored a book, “Feeling Success”, with Ashish Sen, vice-chairman of Forum for Emotional Intelligence Learning (FEIL). During the workshop, Sen took the participants on a journey of self-awareness to building relationships. The need for emotional intelligence as a part of curriculum and personality development programmes was voiced by everyone with each participants pledging to spread the awareness of emotional intelligence at home, workplace and society. MP Eshwar of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and head of FEIL-Delhi Chapter helped the participants in social awareness, coaching in handling relationships and making the participants aware of their own feelings and understanding the others too. Event chairperson Rashmi Wadhwa said emotional intelligence is the need of the hour in developing healthy individuals, society and nation.
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Meerut chaatwala enjoys big fan following in Doon
Divya Semwal Tribune News Service
Dehradun, November 15 From 4 pm till 9 pm, people throng this destination all seven days for making some of the best possible snacks. Sanjay is the main hand behind running this business and with a lot of devotion and care makes delicacies, which are worth eating. “Since childhood I started learning how to prepare chaat as this is my family business. In Meerut, people know us for serving good quality chaat and our motto is to give our customers the best of food items in any part of the country,” informed Sanjay. Besides the regular papari chaat, golgappas, people love to savour crispy and filling aloo tikkis, mixed chaat and bun tikkis, which are made with pure desi ghee and have a perfect concoction of rich masalas, chutney and thick curd. While a large piece of aloo tikki is garnished with garam masala, chilly powder and chutney and the filling in the tikki is what adds special flavour to the taste buds and is made with chana dal, ginger, green chili and coriander. Adding a twist to his treat is the bun tikki, a snack favourite of most of the Doonites. “People enjoy our items, but one snack which is always in demand is the bun tikki, as it’s very filling and tasty. We use sweet flavoured harvest bun and after roasting it, we add the tikki inside with a lot of onion, cabbage and spices to make it more enticing and rich in flavour,” said Sanjay. To eat these delicacies by Sanjay, the expert cook with a fan following from Doon and nearby areas such as Haridwar, Mussorrie and Rishikesh, “I am glad that not only localities, but even people from neighbourhood areas often come to have chaat from my place and in future if I get ample of space, I plan to add more items to the menu,” said Sanjay.
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BJP accuses Centre of cutting down grants
Nainital, November 15 The minister has charged that the Centre has merged the said amount in the total grant being given to
the state for organising the Kumbh Mela at Haridwar early next year. “This money will otherwise have been utilised for developing remote areas of the state. The Kumbh Mela on
the other hand is a national event and the two things cannot be combined or looked together in
any way. Instead, the Centre should make a separate budgetary provision for this national event,” said Pant. According to the minister, the state had received an additional grant under the head of Additional Central Assistance (ACA) to the tune of Rs 300 crore last year. Since the ACA increases by 10 per cent every year, the state would have received Rs 330 crore this year. Instead the Centre has adjusted the said amount in the expenses being incurred for organising the Kumbh Mela, which is unfair, the minister pointed. He disclosed that the state government had registered a strong protest in the matter with the Centre. Pant went on to state that at the time of the formation of Uttarakhand as a new administrative identity, the size of the annual plan was Rs 254 crore which had gradually grown up to Rs 5,574 crore. “This is a pointer towards the development taking place in the state,” he claimed while pointing out that developmental works were being carried out in the state in a time-bound manner and the government was trying its best to take the development to every village of this state. |
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‘Regular exercise, check on diet keep body fit’
Dehradun, November 15 “There are many myths attached with weight training and fitness programmes,” said Pankaj Bhardwaj, fitness expert of Fitness First Gym. “People have a propensity to eat more and wrong, especially during rainy and winter seasons. Dishes like pakoras, samosas, pizzas, noodles and other junk foods do look tempting and enticing, but these are not good for health. One must stick to natural and inmate ways to lead a healthy life rather than going for artificial treatments and surgeries,” he added. He also informed about new kinds of techniques and styles of exercises like cardio, weight training, muscle toning, aerobics, yoga, tai chi and kick boxing can really help anyone in shedding those extra pounds from the body. Satish Sharma, International Fitness Expert and coach of judo team, elucidated on the fact that, “With modern lifestyle, wrong eating habits, lack of exercise, less physical work and improper guidance, we tend to put on excessive fat and calories in our body. These incorrect practices lead to obesity and weight gain. To gain the ideal shape, size, stamina and fitness, we must exercise daily and keep a check on proper nutritious diet.” Pankaj suggested that, “Fried food can be replaced by boiled, grilled and steamed food. Go for natural oils found in nuts such as almonds, cashew nuts, peanuts, walnuts, pistachio, olives and coconuts, which have properties of essential vitamins and vital nutrients. One must have coloured fruits, leafy vegetables, sprouts, lentils and dairy products regularly to stay healthy.” He also recommended for some yoga, brisk walk and light exercises to stay in shape. He strongly advised the younger generation not to be anexoric and run behind the size zero figure. The thought of fitness should come from within. It shouldn’t be forcibly done. Stamina, power, strength and flexibility altogether make an individual a fit person but dieting makes the body weak and frail. |
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Trendy line to keep winter at bay
Starting from the old Paltan Bazaar area to the posh Rajpur Road area, people are thronging the shops to purchase winter wear. Benetton, one of the most preferred brands, has experimented with their overall look and has come out with bold fusion of red, green and purple, besides black or blues for both men and women. While for women there are satin dresses, short-crop jackets and sweat shirts or the popularly called hoods in V-necks with sequin work to give it a more stylish look. For men there are sweat shirts with adjustable hoods and collars, giving them a semi-casual look. To attend a formal gathering, there are tweed coats which carriers a style statement and quilted jackets which can be comfortably worn. “We have received a very good response till now as Benetton believes in being inline with the latest trends. Our collection in this season has brighter colours and variations within a range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 8,000,” said Pramod, fashion consultant, Benetton. However, Levi’s - another leading brand in denims and fashion clothing, has come out with colourful jackets with fur on the neckline, along with long coats, sweat shirts, denim jackets and rexene-material jackets. “We have displayed our latest collection and in a few weeks again we are going to add more variety to our collection,” said Bhawana, a salesgirl at Levi’s store. Furthermore, those who want a casual getup can either try outfits at Wrangler or Lee. In V-neck collars and bold prints both sweat shirts and pullovers are easy to carry with a regular pair of jeans and comes with a range of Rs 1,000 and above. “I wanted a casual look, so purchased a sweat shirt in black colour from Lee has a brand value too,” said Aakash, a college student.
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Govt vehicle drivers air grievances at convention
Nainital, November 15 They demanded that grade 1 and 2 categories be introduced for them in the departments that were not implementing government orders. President of the mahasangh Dev Singh Jalal pointed out, “The uniform washing allowance that stands at Rs 30 per month should be raised to at least Rs 300. If the government can give all sorts of perks and privileges to its ministers and legislators, why can’t it pay heed to our small demands?” The drivers also stated that Class IV employees, who are qualified, should be appointed as vehicle drivers by the government. They said a government order had been issued in this matter in 2004, but it was implemented for only one year and needed to be revived. They also wanted a uniform pattern of payment for those working in the state administration and those working in the districts and elsewhere. Another issue that was raised pertained to payments for important duties like those during elections. The participants alleged that earlier a sum of Rs 500 was being paid for such duties, but from October Rs 2,000 was being paid to those deputed at Dehradun. They demanded that this payment be uniform across the state. The mahasangh also demanded that space for an office be allocated to them at both state and district levels. Addressing the participants, Baba said he would help them get an office if they identified a space in consultation with the local administration. He said, “We should not allow things to reach a point where employees are compelled to resort to agitation. Such things are best sorted out through discussion across the table”. |
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Practitioners of alternative medicine demand fair play
Dehradun, November 15 Speaking today at the National Convention of Ayush Medical Association (AMA), Dr Nagender Nath Dikshit, patron, AMA, said the practioners of the four streams needed to present a united front in order to put forth their main demands. “Ayurvedic doctors are facing problems due to registration restrictions. The Uttarakhand government rules forbid a doctor who has been registered in Uttar Pradesh from practising in Uttarakhand, which is arbitrary. We have asked the government to take a relook at the provision,” he said. He also called upon the state government to take steps in promoting Unani medicine in Uttarakhand. “It is not receiving that much attention that is desired. There are hardly any Unani doctors working in the state,” Dikshit stated. On the other hand, Dr Juhi Gupta, a homeopath doctor, in her address called upon the practioners of the four streams to base their studies on facts. “We are poor in new research and are still relying on old studies. We need to undertake new studies and document them,” she said. Dr Raman Nakra urged the government to employ homeopathy doctors wherever there was shortage of allopathic doctors.
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Workshop on rural enterprises today
Dehradun, November 15 Stakeholders such as producers, collectors, NGOs, self-help groups, industry and development agencies together will deliberate upon issues and assist in developing an action plan towards development and demonstration of appropriate technology packages and enterprise models for the generation of local livelihoods through manufacture and marketing of value-added products from locally-available natural fibres and plant-based extracts used in the cosmetic industry. Director, CTD, D Raghunandan hoped that various technology development, business development and technology transfer tasks would emerge from this workshop. The CTD is now embarking on a long-term action research as part of the core support programme to develop in new technology sectors of natural fibres and plant-based extracts used in soaps, cosmetics and household cleaners industries focusing on Uttarakhand and contiguous regions initially but in a manner extendibles elsewhere in India.
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Diabetes check-up camp held
Dehradun, November 15 Dr Suresh Purohit, founder member of the Foundation of Diabetes in India, appraised the gathering about the use of insulin pump and diabetic foot. Dr Sangeeta Roy gave a lecture on diabetes occurring during pregnancy and steps to be taken to avoid such a situation. Dr Shakti Dev asked parents to give sprouts, vegetable dalia, chappati mixed with soya flour, oat meal porridge and stuffed roti with vegetables to children “Children with diabetes need to have a balanced diet at regular intervals of time. Ideally, the fat intake should be 20 per cent of the total energy and carbohydrates intake need to be 55 to 70 per cent of total energy,” he said Food prepared in poly-unsaturated fat found in olive, sunflower and corn oils are best for them.
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CPM holds seminar on Dalits’ rights
Dehradun, November 15 The main issues discussed at the seminar were to redress the right of domicile, caste certificate, putting a curb on the harassment of Kolta community, bringing Namoshudra, Pond and Majhi community under scheduled caste category and making NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) more purposeful. “The reason why we have gathered here is to discuss the problems faced by the Scheduled Caste people of the state and also to plan programmes for the future so that our council members can help them to achieve their genuine rights,” said Lek Raj, member of the council. |
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Rajaji National Park re-opens
Dehradun, November 15 Uttarakhand Rural and Child Development Minister Vijaya Barathwal reaffirmed the commitment of the
state government towards ensuring clean environs of the forests. She said while Rajaji Park would be freed from polythenes, there would also be efforts towards the total eradication of lantana. Director of the park SS Raisaily on the occasion disclosed that as many as 20,000 tourists visited the park last season. He said the number of tourists was expected to rise this season taking in a large number of tourists coming to the region due to the Kumbh fair. He also said it was for the first time that the services of Wildlife Institute of India scientists were taken to train the forest staff to ensure that wildlife got proper conservation, while undertaking any eco-tourism exercise. Deputy Director of the park Sharavan Kumar and other senior forest officials were also present on the occasion. |
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Four killed in road accident
Dehradun, November 15 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has expressed sorrow over the deaths in the mishap. While praying for the peace of the departed souls, the Chief Minister has directed the District Magistrate, Tehri, for immediate disbursal of ex-gratia for the kin of those killed and also for those injured in the mishap. |
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After much deliberation, doubts over the successful organisation of Maha Kumbh at Haridwar due to the differences among akharas have been put to rest.
Eating Out
Dehradun, November 15