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Maha Kumbh Preparations
Guldaar commando cover for mega fair
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U’khand Open University VC reveals future plans
Seminar on animation held
Garhwal Boys, Nagar Nigam advance to next level
All-India Swami Shraddhanand Hockey Tourney
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Maha Kumbh Preparations
Lethal Weapon
Dehradun, December 28 While monkeys are already a troublemaker in the Mansa Devi area, elephant movement in populated areas can spell more trouble for the Uttarakhand Forest authorities. They fear the problem will aggravate during the Kumbh. The Mansa Devi temple, situated atop the Bilwa Hill, can also be reached by the rope way. Monkeys are in abundance all along the trekking route and attack pilgrims, especially small children, and often snatch edible items from them. At times, they become aggressive and even bite pilgrims. There has been little effort to redress the monkey menace so far. With no funds at their disposal to deal with the problem, it looks that mela officials are still not taking it seriously. “We have requested the mela authorities for funds, but there is no response yet,” said SB Lal, Warden of Haridwar, while talking to The Tribune. Now, left with no choice, Haridwar’s forest officials are somehow trying to engage skilled labour to shoo away the monkeys. “All we can now do is employ some labour and provide them with Gandhi Guns, sprays and other apparatus for ensuring that at least the monkeys are shooed away,” the Warden added. The Rajaji National Park, too, had submitted a detailed project report to tackle the monkey menace to officials of the Kumbh fair some time ago. They had suggested preparing an enclosure for them near the temple. They had also mooted allowing pilgrims to offer edible items to the monkey. But the project failed to see the light of the day. Then, there is a possibility of man-elephant conflicts on the 5.75-km stretch between Ranipur Mor and Bilkeshwar. The forest authorities had strongly advised the construction of a boundary wall to prevent elephants from coming into direct conflict with pilgrims. But the proposal too failed to take off due to paucity of funds. The Haridwar forest authorities admit that with the existing manpower it is certainly not easy to ensure safety of both pilgrims and wildlife. At present, they have 150 personnel and need another 100 for an effective manning of the Haridwar forest divisions and the Chila, Gori and Motichoor ranges of the Rajaji Park. On the poaching front too, senior forest officials are meeting tomorrow to take stock of the Kumbh arrangements. “We are holding a high-level meeting on Tuesday to finalise our strategy for the Kumbh as wildlife can stand exposed to miscreants during the fair,” said Pramajeet Singh, who heads state’s anti-poaching cell. Interestingly, the Rajaji Park authorities are facing trying times. They have until now successfully prevented any major incursions into the protected area. Warden of the park Pradeep Kumar admitted that there had been increasing pressure on the park to open the Chila bypass and provide some of its land for other Kumbh activities. But, so far we have not buckled under any pressure in the interest of wildlife,” he added.
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Guldaar commando cover for mega fair
Haridwar, December 28 Keeping in mind the sensitivity of the Maha Kumbh and a possible terror threat perception in Haridwar, state police’s elite commando unit named Guldaar will be deployed at the mega fair to thwart nefarious designs of terrorists. Named after a dreaded species of big wildcats found in the state, this commando unit is as deadly and agile and can tackle terror attack of any kind. This commando outfit has been set up on Home Ministry’s directions for each state to have an elite commando outfit on the lines of National Security Guards. After the Mumbai terror attacks the need was felt for every state to have a separate commando unit as it was not possible for the NSG units to reach every terror-attack site on time. Till date a total of 108-odd commandos have been inducted in the Guldaar squad and as training gets completed more commandos will be donning the leopard dress. And it’s not for anything that these Guldaar commandos are being touted as one of the deadliest and well-equipped to handle any terrorist attacks. They have got training from one of world’s best National Security Guard (NSG) trainers. Apart from this, extensive physical and weaponry training has been given to them by Andhra Pradesh’s elite commando unit Grey Hounds at its training centre. Grey Hounds was formed in the early 1980s and has been quite instrumental in dealing with Maoists. Besides, Guldaars also undertook gruelling training sessions from trainers of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. Efforts are on to include the best of the commandos for the Guldaar unit to maintain the sharpness and effectiveness of such combative commando units. Apart from this, specialist commando trainers of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police have also trained this Uttarakhand’s elite unit. These commandos will be equipped with the latest state-of-the-art weaponry and equipment and have been trained to react to various terror, criminal, violent and unprecedented situations. Meanwhile, the mela police is also banking upon intelligence as a potent weapon in thwarting and tackling terror attacks. Mela DIG Alok Sharma is dwelling on a better coordination between intelligence wings and police personnel for an effective handling of terror threat perception. According to the DIG, it has been noticed that in the recent past, most of the terror attacks have resulted due to a lack of coordination and laxity between police intelligence and security wings.
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State Muslims lack passion for religion, feel Kashmiri youths
Dehradun, December 28 Tazamal Sadiq, student of MSC-IT at the Uttaranchal College of Science and Technology, said, “I came here for studies. It is easy to get admission in educational institutions here than in Kashmir”. Weather too plays an important part in tilting their decision in favour of Dehradun. “The hilly weather of the town suits us as we have grown up in the colder weather of the valley. That is why we don’t go to even other metros in the country, which may be having better institutes to study,” he added. The increasing clout of militancy in Kashmir also pushed these youths to grope for better ambience for higher studies outside the valley. Tahir Hasan, student of BBA, reasons, “It is very unsafe in the valley. Each day passes in some kind of procession, bandh or killing, throwing life out of gear. We chose Dehradun for its peaceful disposition”. Besides peace, it is the spirit of brotherhood and communal integrity, which prevails in Uttarakhand, fascinate these youngsters. “People here are supportive and goodnatured. Be it college or outside, we always get helping hands,” said Aasif Iqbal, another student from Kashmir. But the tumultuous background of their home state does come in their ways sometimes. “At times, we are called for verification by investigation agencies at LIU. We feel bad for being suspected, but we can not help it,” said Tazamal. Not common, but they admit of stray and rare cases where Kashmiri boys have settled down here after tying nuptial knots with local Muslim girls. None of them prefers to stay here after their studies get over. Tawseef said, “In Kashmir, we are in a majority whilst in Uttarakhand, we are in minority. We feel more at home there”. Settled in the localities around Astley Hall, the Kashmiri youths who praise the large-heartedness of locals, feel disheartened that their Muslim counterparts are not quite enthusiastic about their religion. “The Muslim community here do not take their religion seriously and sincerely, as we do in Kashmir. They lack the enthusiasm and passion in that respect. At times, we get embroiled in difference of opinions on such matter, but then we lie low being outsiders in the state,” added Tahir. That is the reason, these youths outstand others in lashing themselves out during the procession of
Moharram.
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Moharram observed
Moharram was observed to commemorates the death of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, who was killed in the 7th century battle of Kerbala here today. The procession started from Imambara of Hazi Mohammad Ali Hasnain, East Canal road, Survey Chowk, Parade Ground, Darshan Lal Chowk, Tehsil Chowk and culminated at Imambara, Naya Nagar Gandhi Road. A large number of Shia mourners participated in the Moharram procession.
At Karanpur Imambara, Maulana Asgar Sahib Bijnauri and at Nayanagar Imambara, Maulana Yusuf Raza Sahib put light on Islam and events of Karbala leading to the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and 72 other members of his family and companions.
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U’khand Open University VC reveals future plans
Haldwani, December 28 Talking to The Tribune about his plans for the days to come, Dr Pathak said, “I want to offer students something that has value in the professional sphere. It should be something about which they can be confident and which will help them get a job or start an enterprise. I do not want to offer them just an another piece of paper in the form of a degree”. He said the university would aim to offer courses that were vocational in nature and linked to the existing wealth of natural resources in the state. “I would like to offer an education model that is vertical and not horizontal. We are in the process of devising professional courses for students in the field of forestry, floriculture, horticulture, food processing and tourism. These courses will have an entrepreneurial aspect that will help students start their own ventures,” said the Vice-Chancellor. Dr Pathak had recently organised an interactive session with academic experts from Haldwani and around. In all, 30 participants had brain-storming discussions on the issue of how to make the concept of distance learning fruitful for students of Uttarakhand. “The biggest problem is in the form of dissemination of information and providing hands on experience to the students in different fields. There are options like video conferencing, but the mountainous topography and climate often pose problems. The students also need to do an internship with well-qualified professionals in different fields. These are the aspects on which we are working,” he said. Dr SP Gupta, who was earlier associated with the GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology and is now providing expertise to Uttarakhand Open University, said, “There is an immense scope available for students to carve out a profession from the forestry. The issues related to van panchayats and women and the developing of the solutions offer much scope. A lot needs to be done on the issues of fuel and fodder and setting up of nurseries of trees. These ventures are economically viable for students who have proper know-how and expertise”. He further stated that the organic farming was another area in which the university could intervene and help the students earn their living.
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Campus Notes Gita has all management sources: Principal Sandeep Rawat Tribune News Service
Haridwar, December 28 This and other such related opinions were made by experts at a seminar titled “Gita for Better Management”. The seminar was organised by the Sanskrti Sahitya Parishad at the college lecture hall. Mahant Tryambaki Bharati cited the significance of the Gita in every field of life. While relating the Gita with management skills, college Principal Dr Ashok Mishra said all management traits were present in this holy book. He said the management’s first trait is motivation, which was illustrated at the beginning of the Gita. Adding to this, Dr Uttam Sharma pointed out that bringing knowledge to the application was management only. The seminar was presided over by Mahant Bilkeshwari Giri, Head of the Commerce Department Dr SK Batra, Dr Prem Chand Shastri, Dr SK Kulshreshtra among others. Students get security tips
With the Maha Kumbh just around the corner, in view of the terror threat looming large on Haridwar city, students of the college, along with staff members, were made aware of the threat perception and the measures to be taken to thwart any bomb scare or precaution during the terror carnage. Led by DSP RC Gairolla, fire-fighting squad and bomb disposal squad police team held a camp on the college premises this week. As a demo a student was wrapped with bomb explosives and other students were given a briefing about the bomb methodology and the precautions to be taken. Students were illustrated the do’s and don’ts during such a crisis so that major loss can be averted and the police can be informed as soon as one gets to know of suspects. Fire fighters demonstrated what an ordinary citizen can do to help the rescue police, along with diffusing any chaotic situation. The Principal acknowledged the fact that all should not be left on police personnel and citizen support was also imperative in handling terror related threats. Member of college security wing Dr Tejvir Singh pointed out that on several occasions a minute or little effort and precaution from the citizens came quite handy in lessening or fully avoiding major loss to humanity and property. Students were apprised of various precautionary measures to make the Maha Kumbh a peaceful and violence-free fair.
Winter vacation curtailed
With college study days being affected due to student politics and various other factors, the college administration in view of the lessening number of working days has decided to fulfil this gap by shortening the number of winter vacation days. While normally winter vacation falls from December 25 to January 15, but for SMJN students, the vacation will start from January 1 and end on January 11 to rectify the study loss.
Ganga cleanliness rally
The college celebrated NSS week. The programme was titled Sparsh Ganga Abhiyan and monitored by NSS in charge Dr Nalini Jain. Girl students carried out a rally generating awareness about cleaning the Ganga. Holding placards and banners they tried to make people aware of need to have clean the Ganga.
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Books are one’s best friends
Dehradun, December 28 Himadri Doon Library and Research Centre, established in December 2006 at the core of the city is among those libraries that participate in the transitioning of knowledge with every copy of book, journal or newspaper they issue to their readers. The library is situated at the Parade Ground near the office of the Samajwadi Party. The library has sitting arrangements for about 30 to 35 persons while there is a lush green lawn on its premises. About the infrastructure, librarian PA Saxena said, “This library has risen from the ground level of only 2,000 books, donated by Raja Ram Mohan Foundation at the beginning, to 10, 000 books in a span of three years. The library has 453 members, who regularly visit it. Surprisingly, young crowd turns up predominantly than any other age group”. “Apart from regular reading, one can choose the library as a research centre too. All data, statistical information and factual material related to every subject can be found here,” he added further. For establishing the library and research centre, Rs 5 crore was sanctioned by the government. The library also boasts of completing the research project on Mahatma Gandhi and Uttarakhand. Former writer and journalist Manoj Panjani worked on this project. According to him, other five research projects are under the process of completion. State’s condition of library in Uttarakhand, Archaeological Atlas of Uttarakhand, Historical Documents of Uttarakhand, Ideological progression of women’s question in Colonial India 1820-1947. The library also plans to launch a directory of libraries in Uttarakhand and biography on Allahabad’s Coffee House. The criteria of taking membership in the library are quite easy and affordable too. By depositing Rs 500 as security amount, which is refundable, and Rs 250 additional as annual charges, one can easily become a member of the library. the library issues two books for 15 days.
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CM for upgrade of Bharsar agri college
Dehradun, December 28 He also promised to develop Tarakund as a tourist destination and that it would be linked to the tourist circuit of Garhwal. Nishank said the social organisations had an important role to play in making a positive consciousness of the society. He praised people of the Rath area for their contribution in the state and national development. He asked the organisation to work in the field
of education. Leela Dhar Jagudi, an eminent writer, along with the Chief Minister released the souvenir of the committee on the occasion.
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LIC, DRCA sail through
Dehradun, December 28 Rupendra was the second highest scorer for the team 23 runs. While middle order batsman Devesh Negi scored 19 runs. For the RTO team Mohan was the lead wicket taker with three wickets, whereas Kapil and Ayush took two wickets each. Chasing the victory target of 146 runs, the RTO team was all-out for 111 runs. Opener TP Kundaliya scored 18 runs in 22 balls, but was given run out while stealing a run. Middle order batsman Mahender scored 23 runs in 49 balls. No other batsman could score for the team. For the LIC team, Durgesh and Rakesh took two wickets each. Meanwhile, in the second match, Dinesh Rawat Cricket Academy (DRCA) defeated Sports Trainees by six runs. Batting first, the DRCA team scored 171 runs in
27.5 overs. After the top order batsmen failed to score, middle order batsman Himanshu scored 63 runs off 37 balls, hitting two fours and seven sixes. For Sports Trainees Manish and Rishabh took two wickets each. Chasing the victory target of 172 runs, the Sports Trainees team was all-out for 165 runs. Opener Rishabh and Abhishek gave the team a good start and contributed 58 runs in their 9.3 overs. Rishabh made 24 runs and Abhishek made 28 runs. Deepak scored 23 runs in 19 runs. For the DRCA team, Sher was the lead wicket taker with three
wickets.
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Seminar on animation held
Dehradun, December 28 During the session, Director of the institute Pradeep Kumar gave them an overview on the booming career industry of animation. He also briefed them about the institute and its campus placements. He gave the outlook of the institute that has advanced infrastructure, faculty and every facilities of the art studio. Chairman of Uttarakhand Gramin Bank and adviser of the Doon Art Society Thireesh Kapoor was the chief guest of the event. Other people present at the function were president of the institute Praveen Jain, Raviranjan, Manoj Sharma and Vaibhav Goyal.
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Garhwal Boys, Nagar Nigam advance to next level
Dehradun, December 28 In the first match, the Garhwal Boys team won its match against Khalanga Boys team by a margin of 2-0. The Garhwal Boys team dominated the match throughout and gave Khalanga Boys little opportunities make a come back in the match. Garhwal Boys scored its first goal in the 12th minute of the match thus pushing the team on the back foot right from the beginning. It was Dhiraj for the team who scored the first goal to open the account for the team. Thereafter in the 16th minute of the match, Garhwal Boys team came close on scoring a goal, as the team created a sharp move from the right. But the move could not materialise. Garhwal Boys team further extended its lead to 2-0 in the 27th minute of the match. It was Nikhil for the Garhwal Boys team who score the second goal for the team. In the second half none of the team scored any goal. In the end it was 2-0 victory for Garhwal Boys. Meanwhile, in the second match, Nagar Nigam team defeated Sundarwala Boys team by 5-2. The result of the match came in the tiebreaker, both the teams were locked at 1-1 draw during the match. While in the tiebreaker Sunderwala strikers failed to click and could only manage to score one goal against Nagar Nigam which scored four goals. Nagar Nigam team scored its first goal in the 39th minute of the match through Tikari. But they could not hold on to the lead, and the Sunderwala team scored on to an equaliser in the 51st minute through Sami. In the tiebreaker it was Nagar Nigam which triumphed.
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Vinod wins in above-40 category
Dehradun, December 28 In the first set Vinod displayed an excellent game and won the match by 21-12, the second set was different and they won it by 21-13. In the second match of the day above-40 doubles, the pair of DS Rawat and D Juneja outplayed VK Mishra and Kultar Singh by 21-12 and 21-13. Meanwhile, in the above-50 doubles, the duo of CR Srivastav and DS Rawat defeated SK Patel and MS Rana in a tough contest by 16-21, 21-7 and 21-13. In the above-60 doubles, SK Patel and RK Sharma defeated S Chandan and GR Raturi by 21-6 and 21-7. In above-45 singles: Vinod Gupta completely outplayed Sunil Dang by 21-14 and 21-17. In the above-55 singles, SK Patel defeated Harish and while in the doubles SK Patel and RS Rana defeated Dinesh Sharma and TS Rawat by 21-11, 20-22 and 21-17.
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Kiwi Academy register 26-run victory
Dehradun, December 28 Batting first, Kiwi Academy team piled a 204 runs in allotted 30 overs. Top order batsmen collapsed before tight bowling line and length of Aska Academy team. It was the lower order batsmen Raman and Apoorva who scored 57 runs each. Akshay scored 38 runs. For Aska Academy Surendra took three wickets. Chasing the victory target of 205 runs, Aska Academy was all out for 178 runs in 30 overs. Opener S Negi was out for 79 runs and another opener was out for 23 runs. For Kiwi Academy took Akshay and Azhar took
three wickets. The Uttarakhand Cricket Association today organised an exhibition match between Uttarakhand XI team and UP XI team. Uttarakhand team won the match by 20 runs.
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All-India Swami Shraddhanand Hockey Tourney
Dehradun, December 28 In the first semifinal of the day Core of Signals won by a margin of 2-0 in a keenly contested match. Despite several attacks by FCI team players good defence and adept
goalkeeping saw their efforts thwarted by Core defence players. In the second semifinal of the day, the BEG team outclassed Sikandarabad players both in skills and in goal spree. In the first half itself BEG had gained a lead by 3-0 while in the second half they added two more though a goal was scored against them by Sikandarabad team too. In the end they won comprehensively by 5-1 margin.
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The forest authorities face a tough time dealing with elephant and monkey menace, which can get worse when a large number of pilgrims will visit Haridwar for the Maha Kumbh next month, in the absence of adequate funds.
A monkey family in Haridwar. A file photo
