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State capital stinking
City schoolchildren’s date with FRI heritage
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Campus Notes
Doon International runners-up of Kellogg’s Challenge
Students discuss environment issues
Students of DAV College hold protest over magazines
Teachers oppose move to have varsity outside Doon, Haridwar
SAF Games face another hurdle
Himalayan Cricket Academy, Garhwal Sports in final
All-India Police Football Championship
Federation approaches SAI for boxing software
ITBP runners-up of lawn tennis tournament
Indian Tiger beat Uttaranchal Cricket Academy
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State capital stinking
Dehradun, November 30 The stink makes the matter worse for passers-by and is unbearable for residents of these localities. One just needs to sneak into the lanes of Paltan Bazar, take en route to Sabzi Mandi and go up to Tehsil Chowk. The garbage strewn all around is so conspicuous. Especially discarded veggies emanate a foul smell. Veena Rawat, a homemaker, said: “This is the main bazar of the city and should be kept clean. But, no matter when you come here, it is always found stinking like this only. God knows, what the authorities concerned do about it.” Shopkeepers are an aggrieved lot. They bear the maximum brunt of spending almost the whole day in that environment. Deepak Gupta, a shopkeeper, said a group of their business community had met Mayor Vinod Chamoli some time ago and requested him to take some concrete action about it. “We had requested the Mayor to depute sweepers in the bazar before the shops open in the market in the morning. Otherwise they throw the dust and parts of garbage inside the shops. But, nothing has happened despite tall assurances,” he said. Even shopkeepers of Paltan Bazar and adjoining markets are contributing to the mess. Every day in the morning and late evening they clean their shops and dump the garbage on the road. The garbage littered on the EC Road near the Convent of Jesus and Mary had been lying around for more than 15 days. Later, it started getting blown away on the roads, but none seemed concerned about the filthiness around. Go around the passages around Parade Ground. One has to literally walk over the litter. The area surrounding the railway station, too, presents the similar kind of horrific condition of sanitation. Garbage heaps smelling rot with flies hovering on these can make anybody feel nauseated. The big dustbin put up by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) keeps overflowing. The residents of the Municipal Road complain of irregularity in disposing of the garbage from the dustbin. This is a mere glimpse of the whole picture of the pathetic sanitary condition in the city. Chamoli accepted the gravity of the situation saying: “The garbage thrown at unidentified place, not marked by the DMC, goes ignored. There is no foolproof method to clean garbage from every where in the city, as the garbage keeps generating throughout the clock.” He issued directions to clean garbage from EC Road, another unidentified spot, instantly. He gave resounding assurance of making efforts on a war footing and solving this complex problem withing the next six months. “We have already supplied dustbins to 15 wards in the city for the daily disposal of garbage. Then, we are in the thick of things in finalising a solid waste management plan (SWMP) costing Rs 30 crore. The garbage will be collected from each house, a process that is already being carried out in 30 colonies of the city. It will then be taken to a transfer station. The garbage will be sifted through at this stage to segregate the parts, one worth turning into compost, and the rest for dumping in the ground, as per safe technical method of Scientific Land Fill.” A piece of land has been earmarked at Shishambara to carry out the entire task. The Mayor blamed the Central government consultants for the delay in prompt execution of the plan. But as of now, he seems happy with the progress as 25 private companies, which have qualified to take over the task, are going to put their claim for technical and financial bids. He also shows a sample of dustbin, which will be distributed to one lakh residents throughout the city to groom them up to cleanliness. “One lakh dustbins will not be sufficient, but once the SWMP comes into operation these dustbins will not be of much use. This is a temporary step to prevent insanitary conditions on roads”.
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City schoolchildren’s date with FRI heritage
Dehradun, November 30 As part of the programme, the channel will recognise five winners who will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their city and its history on FOX History and Entertainment. All other participants will also receive certificates of participation and merit-based awards. “At INTACH, our main objective is to spread heritage awareness among public. We also strive to protect and conserve our country’s cultural heritage. With this endeavour, we are pleased to partner with the FOX History & Entertainment channel for their programme “My City My History” that further strengthens our mission to spread heritage awareness among schoolchildren in cities across India,” said Dr Shobita Punja, Director, Heritage Education and Communication Service, INTACH. In its first year, the programme will reach out to over 500 reputed schools and nearly 5,00,000 children, aged between 11-15 years (Classes VI-IX), across India. Students can either participate through their school or by logging on to www.foxhistory.com/mycity to submit their entries and learn more about the programme. Entries can be submitted in Hindi or English with a mandatory written submission (not more than 750 words) with an option of supporting material in any format, including photographs, videos, PowerPoint, etc. Students have an option of submitting multiple entries. The last date to submit entries is December 31, 2009. The entries will be screened by a renowned panel of judges, including INTACH representatives. The judging criteria will be the factual correctness and the composition of the story. The shortlisted finalists will then be guided by experts from FOX History and Entertainment for scripting and hosting their stories on television. The five winners will shoot at the location for the story to go on air. The channel will promote the initiative extensively online and on on air. The channel has also partnered with in.com as the online partner and BIG 92.7 FM as the radio partner for the programme. The channel will also reach out to schools directly with support from INTACH. The Dehradun Walk was flagged off by RS Meena, IPS, Inspector General, Police Headquarters, Uttarakhand. It was coordinated by REACH, Dehradun, and walk leaders included filmmaker Rajiv Seth, heritage interpreter Anjali Bhartari from New Delhi, Ayurveda and herb expert Justus Weiss from Heidelberg, Germany, nature expert Sandeep Singh and photographer and butterfly watcher Bhumesh Bharti. Participating schools included Welham Boys’, Jaswant Modern Sr. Sec. School, Welham Girls’, Scholars’ Home, Dehradun Hills Academy, Olympus High School, KV, FRI, and Woodland School. The young participants were acquainted with heritage value of natural surroundings and the architecture of the Forest Research Institute. Also present were Dehradun INTACH chapter members Lokesh Ohri, Rajshree Joshi, Vijayshree Joshi, Sudarshan Bisht, Manu Ahuja, Akhil Saini, Minu Chaurasia and Charanpreet.
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Dev Sanskriti Varsity Computer lab for MSc students Tribune News Service
Haridwar, November 30 For other courses, there is a common computer room, which boasts of 82 computer systems. This new lab with 35 computer sets will have broadband connection and advanced wireless networking. Computer Science Department Head Dr Abhay Saxena said as the MSc Computer Science got started this session, the need for a separate computer lab for higher training and focused study was felt and so a separate lab was sought from the university management. As of now, 14 students had enrolled in this PG course. He further added that in the new PG course, apart from software development, hardware maintenance was also being taught. The lab was inaugurated by Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Dr Pranav Pandya in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Dr SP Mishra. The lab also has a library well equipped with audio-visual material related with curriculum so that teaching can be made interesting and more effective. With the course, the university hopes to impart technological as well as spiritual knowledge to the students for their sole personality development. NBRI scheme inaugurated
At the university National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, with aid of the Environment and Forest Department, launched a project to manage sewer waste accumulating into the Ganga. This project has been launched in the first phase in 10 places in Haridwar. Under this, a plantation programme will be carried out at the sewer drains itself which merge in the Ganga river. According to the Director of the NRBI, Dr Rakesh Tuli this project is on the lines of European countries where this method has been successfully implemented and borne satisfactory results. This project is getting support from Parmarth Niketan Swami Chidanand Muni, Sulabh International chief Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, National Women Organisation, and noted environmentalist Sunder Lal Bahuguana. While former State Central Home Minister Swami Chinmayanand, Swami Shivanand, GD Aggarwal, SP Singh and environmentalists from all districts of Uttarakhand participated in the inauguration of
the project.
University focus on Ganga cleaning
The DSU is trying to make the river Ganga clean and pollution free. In this regard it is working and collaborating with various agencies and organisations to generate mass awareness as well as make them accountable. A workshop was held in the university hall in association with the Ganga Bachao Andolan, Pune. The workshop witnessed participants from varied areas viz scientists, environmentalist, non-government organisations, social organisations, students and local people. The workshop focused at length on the ways by which the common man gets aware and alert on making the Ganga pollution free and make intact the sanctity of the river that is called Jeevan Dayini (life giver) in common
parlance.
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Doon International runners-up of Kellogg’s Challenge
Dehradun, November 30 The INME Challenge for the Kellogg’s cup is an event held for schools from various parts of the country in an outdoor setting for a period of four days. During the event, the school teams compete against each other in a variety of outdoor activities, including rock climbing, trekking, rafting, biking, quiz and general awareness. In addition to these activities, the teams were also required to direct and act in a short movie and create
an advertisement. The teams were also judged on their discipline and attitude during the competition. The Venture Academy, Bangalore, won the first position in the competition, along with Rs 75,000. The Army School, Jodhpur, finished third and won Rs 25,000. The schools that participated in the challenge included Pathways World School, Maharani Gayatri Devi School, Vasant Valley School, Modern School, Heritage School, Delhi, and Maxfort School and a number of other schools from various parts of the country. The Doon International team comprised Sharon Nair, Atul Chowdhry, Bishwas Gnawli, Rhitunjoy Barauh and Mihir Chawla and their teaching in charge Ravi Dutt.
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Students discuss environment issues
Haridwar, November 30 Apart from the respective fields specialists, the students too joined in and spoke on natural disasters, environment conservation, global warming, bio-medical waste, carbon emission and other social issues. Like Manju Mandral, a student, spoke at length about the ill-effects of bio-medical wastes and re-usage of medical hospitals waste which was affecting people severely with transmission of hepatitis and other contaminated diseases. While another participant pointed out that the Ganga is being polluted while nobody was paying heed to stopping usage of polythene which was a major environmental hazard. Students also wrote poems, staged skits and tried to convey various issues that affect humanity, nation
and world. An exhibition on these issues made by students was worth watching and tried to depict the problems as well as their solutions through models. Dehradun-situated Disaster Minimisation and Management Centre’s Dr KN Pandey highlighted the need of working together by local people, administration and other agencies to minimise the effects of the disaster. College Principal Dr Hari Gopal Shastri lauded the efforts and interest shown by the students during the workshop. Garima Aggarwal co-ordinated the workshop. Among those who attended and spoke on the issues were Dr Vijendra Chauhan, RD Upadhyay, Ajay Kaushik, MP Gupta, Hansraj Mishra, Naresh Chaudhari, Smita Vashisth Suman, Usha Pankti, Darshan Gupta, Ajay Kaushik, Govindi Nabiyal, Anju Dwivedi, Nidhi Jain, Prateek
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Students of DAV College hold protest over magazines
Dehradun, November 30 They alleged that the college authorities had pocketed the money by selling old magazines in junk. During the protest, the students vandalised the college property and raised slogans against the college authorities. They broke chairs and flowerpots kept on the college campus. The students alleged that most of them hadn’t got the magazine, “Jigyasa”, even after repeated requests. Principal of the college BL Nautiyal told The Tribune that the magazines which were there had already been distributed among the students and the remaining were sold off in junk as there were no takers for those at that time. He added that the president and the secretary had approached him to discuss the matter amicably, but a mob came from behind and created a ruckus. “After seeing the pictures of those involved in vandalising the college property in tomorrow’s edition of the newspapers, action will be initiated,” he added The magazine was published for the year of 2006-07. The Principal said the 2007-08 edition would be published soon.
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Teachers oppose move to have varsity outside Doon, Haridwar
Dehradun, November 30 It is pertinent to mention that after HNB Garhwal University was made into a Central university and later the state government in a cabinet meeting decided to form a new university for
all HNB Garhwal University-affiliated colleges. But it was reported that the head office of the new university would be established at some distant place. Against which teachers’ organisation of DAV (PG) College is protesting, and are demanding to establish the head office at Dehradun or at Haridwar. Dr DK Tyagi, organiser of the Sangathan, said it would be unfortunate for all college students if the university head office was established at any other place apart for the said places. He revealed that at present there were over one lakh students studying at 133 colleges of Dehradun and Haridwar city. Out of these, 95 colleges were in Dehradun and 38 college in Haridwar. He said this was the demand of the teachers that the establishment of Garhwal University be at Dehradun, so that students of the place could get quality education and make
important contribution in research and studies. He said teachers would launch a protest if their demand was heard.
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SAF Games face another hurdle
Dehradun, November 30 Uncertainty has dogged the games for the past two years due to infrastructure and political reasons. Once it was the impasse between Indian and Pakistan that affected the games, while the slow pace of work also led
to delays. Things are not falling in line for Uttarakhand, a state trying to project itself as the country’s first major winter
sport destination. Recently, heavy rains were experienced at Auli, which damaged a considerable part of the newly constructed skiing slop. The incident has further delayed the construction work. Although the official claim that damage would be repaired soon. The president of the International Federation of Skiing Alpine Sub-Committee has made a visit to Auli last month. After his survey he expressed satisfaction over construction work for the Games. But he did not issue certificate to Auli. Although president of the the Games SS Pangtey had earlier accepted that the newly constructed slop at Auli did experience some damage during rain, but it will be repaired soon. Pangtey is presently on a two-day visit to Auli for survey the work there. He will submit the report to the International Federation of Skiing giving details on the bases of which Auli will get the much-needed certification for conducting the
winter Games.
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Himalayan Cricket Academy, Garhwal Sports in final
Dehradun, November 30 In the first semifinal match, Raipur Youngsters set a target of 140 runs at the loss of six wickets. The openers added 20 runs for the first wicket partnership. Opener Raju scored 29 runs hitting five fours. Another opener Sandeep scored 9. Middle order batsman Yogamber played a useful knock of 48 runs, smashing four fours and one six in his innings. For Himalayan Cricket Academy, Vijay Singh took two wickets, whereas Manish, Vipin, Varun and Kashav took one wicket each. Chasing the victory target of 140 runs, Himalayan Cricket Academy reached the target with three wickets in hand. For Himalayan Cricket Academy, Vipin was the highest scorer for the team with 60 runs. He smashed seven fours and two sixes in his innings. Vishal supported him well on the other end to score 24 runs. Lower order batsman Varun made a handy contribution of 14 runs, thus helping his team reach the target with four over to spare. For Raipur Youngsters, Sunny took two wickets, whereas Sandeep and Yogamber took one wicket each. Meanwhile, in the second semifinal match, Garhwal Sports team registered a 10-run win over Rao Cricket Academy. Batting first Garhwal Sports team piled 121 runs in 19.5 overs. Ravi Negi was the highest scorer for the team with 37 runs. Paritosh made 15 runs and Vaibhav made 16. For Rao Cricket Academy Deepankar was the lead wicket taker with five wickets to his kitty while Sharhad took three wickets. Chasing the victory target of 122 runs, Rao Cricket Academy failed to reach the target as it batsmen gave a poor batting display. Amit was the only batsman who showed some resistance to scored 25 runs. The team was all out for 112 runs. For Garhwal Sports team Sachin took three wickets, whereas Ravi and Arvind took two wickets each.
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All-India Police Football Championship
Haridwar, November 30 Satindra Pal scored in the 26th minute of the first half, while Sandeep scored in the 70th minute of a set piece. In this game, a yellow card was shown to Satindra Pal of Punjab who was found guilty of physically obstructing a Tamil Nadu player in group E match. While in the group F match, a draw was witnessed between the Nagaland and Bihar. Both teams resorted to defensive play which resulted in less scoring shots on both goal posts. For Nagaland Lipok scored in the 35th minute, while just four minutes later Monu Lama gained a goal for Bihar. In the group B match, the SSB won by 2-1 margin against the Jammu and Kashmir team with Kiran, Bijeshwar scoring in 50th and 63rd minute. For Jammu and Kashmir, Asif Mazi scored in the last stage of the match in the 86th minute but in this match both the teams got yellow cards while Vinay Kumar of J&K was shown two yellow cards and hence got a red card for further foul. In the group C, the match played between Uttar Pradesh and Haryana UP with the goals from Prakash and Mohammed Naeem while Haryana strikers failed to net a single one. Pondicherry team won by 2-1 in the group G match against the Chandigarh team with Mazim and Manoj scoring for winning side while Ajit Pal scored in 20th minute. In the last two penultimate matches of the day Andhra Pradesh and Megahalaya couldn’t net a single goal and had to satisfy with a draw and so was the match of group D between Andaman and Nicobar and ITBP and gave no chance of cheering and jubilation to the audience and their respective supporters either. Meanwhile, a cultural night was organised late last evening in the BHEL auditorium wherein all the participating teams showcased their respective state and forces unique identities. While today afternoon, a mass community food Bada Khana was organisd for all and police officers and locals too participated in large numbers.
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Federation approaches SAI for boxing software
Nainital, November 30 The federation has approached the Sports Authority of India for procurement of the said software that costs about Rs 10 lakh. Officials in the federation said while the Indian players had been performing very well in the international events, they had certain handicaps which needed to be worked upon. “We have sufficient exposure in terms of participation in international events and getting to play against the best in the world. But the techniques and strategies keep on changing and this is something which we have to keep pace with,” said Col PK Muralidharan Raja who is the Secretary General of the IBF. He further said, “Since 2004 onwards we have shifted from the technique involving maximum use of hooks and upper cuts. We have now moved towards straight punches. Presently, it is the hard and crisp punching that is visible at the world level. Right now it is the power punch technique trying for connection, which is marked by an explosive strength. Hence, we get to see low scoring at the world level. Even the judging pattern keeps on changing”. Colonel Raja pointed out another shortcoming of the Indian boxers. He said endurance is another area that was being worked upon. “They have the strength, but somehow they are not the same in the third round. They do not have the guards up whereas in case of boxers coming from Cuba or Russia the boxers have their guards up even when there are just five seconds remaining for the bout to end”. Officials point out that quick analysis by the coaches while the bout is on is another area of specialisation that the Indians are working on. They pointed out that boxers from the top boxing nations like Cuba, Russia and even Germany get their players to repeated shifting and change in styles in different rounds of a single bout. “Their coaches keep on analysing the situation and working on the technique. This is something which we have to follow,” said an official. On a broader scale, the federation is satisfied at the performance of the players. “Till a few years back, we were nowhere in the reckoning, but we have improved tremendously. In the last couple of years we have won a medal in every major championship, whether it is the world championships, junior championships, Asian championships or the cadet level international events. The sport has lots to offer,” said Col Raja.
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ITBP runners-up of lawn tennis tournament
Dehradun, November 30 The semifinal was a tough contest between the ITBP and CRPF teams. The CRPF team won the first singles match, but the ITBP team made a comeback in the doubles and singles and made it to the finals. In the final, it went down fighting to the Punjab team. The teams were divided into four pools, the ITBP team was in the toughest pool, which included teams like the SPG, IB and Karnataka Police. The ITBP team began its campaign by defeating the SPG team by 2-0. The ITBP team outplayed the Karnataka Police team.
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Indian Tiger beat Uttaranchal Cricket Academy
Dehradun, November 30 Batting first, Indian Tigers piled 166 runs in 20 overs. S Ahamed was the highest scorer for the team. He played a scintillating innings of with 58 runs. Rishab supported him well on the other end to make 48 runs. S Azami made a important contribution lower down the order to make 26 runs. For Uttaranchal Cricket Academy, Giresh took three wickets, whereas Rahul and Malik took two wickets each. Chasing the victory target of 167 runs, Uttaranchal Cricket Academy was all out for 122 runs. Moharam was the only batsman who showed some resistance, he scored 45 runs. Giresh supported him well on the other end to make 24 runs. For Indian Tigers team Shareek and Vaibhav took two wickets each.
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Though the renowned Dev Sanskriti University is better known for imparting moral and traditional Vedic knowledge, yet it has been keeping steps with the modern technology education too. In this regard, a state-of-art computer laboratory was inaugurated which has specially been made for the newly started course for students of master of computer science.
Dehradun, November 30
