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A Divali a month after the festival of lights
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IMA passing-out course: Award ceremony held
ITM thrash Doon PG College
Poly Kids holds annual sports day
All 49 cadets of RIMC get 100 pc result in NDA exam
Menace of stunt motorbikers: SSP ropes in mechanics
Varanasi blast: Security beefed up in Haridwar, Rishikesh
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A Divali a month after the festival of lights
Mussoorie, December 8 This Divali is celebrated in the mid-Himalayan region that includes Jaunpur, Rawain, Jaunsaar-Bhabar and some parts of Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is celebrated for continuous five days with different significance for each day. Villagers from Bhidyana, Gaonkhet, Banogi, Kandikhal etc converged in large numbers at Bhatoli for the celebrations. The women folk also participated in the festivities in large numbers. According to villagers, they celebrate Divali a month later than the normal one because the information of Lord Rama’s return from Lanka to Ayodhya reached late in these parts. The festivities began with the lighting of fire and creating torches with the help of a local plant called bhimal. This tradition is called holiath. Thereafter, ‘bhand’ (rope-making tradition) is performed in which villagers prepare a rope from locally available grass for the tug-of-war between the villagers late at night. Villagers opine that ‘bhand’ has a mythological bearing and is related with the “samudra manthan”. (the churning of the ocean of milk from which nectar emerged). Villagers gather a locally available grass and make a huge rope. The rope signifies the Vasuki snake that was used during the mythological churning. According to SS Rawat, a villager from Jaunpur, another belief that goes on in making the rope is that it is a nagin (she-snake) that roamed the villages in Jaunpur region and was killed by mistake. The place where the nagin was killed, a grass called ‘babai’ emerged and is believed to be the same snake. According to some villagers, this Divali is also celebrated to commemorate a victory of the hero of Garhwal, Madho Singh Bhandari. He emerged victorious in a battle and returned one month after the traditional Divali. To celebrate their hero’s return, men and women took a rope to their fields and conducted tug-of-wars till late night. The bouts stopped only after the rope was broken. After the tug-of war, the villagers sing, dance, make merry and drink a locally prepared herbal intoxicant. The festivities end with ‘mandan’ in which the Pandava nritya is performed by villagers. The festival denotes the victory of good over evil. The villagers, who reside outside, come especially on this festival to greet each other.
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IMA passing-out course: Award ceremony held
Dehradun, December 8 Lt-Gen Rajinder Singh Sujlana, Commandant, IMA, gave away the awards to the outstanding gentlemen cadets (GCs) who excelled in different fields during their pre-commission training at the academy. The GCs, during the course of their training at the institution, are adjudged in various fields and are awarded according to their performances. The GCs are adjudged in individual as well as group activities which is an essential component of military training. These activities enhance esprit-de-corps and leadership qualities that are essential during both war and peace. On the occasion, Rashmi Sujlana, first lady of the IMA, released the IMA Journal Autumn Term 2010. Also, a stamp booklet on the course was also released by the IMA Commandant. These stamps have been published by the Uttarakhand Postal Department.
The commandant in his address to the passing-out course congratulated them for successfully completing their training at the IMA. He gave them tips on how to behave after joining a particular unit. He asked the to-be officers to respect the soldiers they were going to command. Besides this, Sujlana asked the GCs to be vigilant about cyber security. “Do take care of your identity cards and other related documents once you join a particular unit,” he added. He added that the Army demands the highest standard of selflessness, courage, integrity, loyalty, camaraderie and will power. The Indian Army, led by its officer cadre, has always played a sterling role in the defence of the nation, he said. The nation has always expressed its gratitude eloquently. Our people have always cheered us and our sacrifices have not gone in vain, he added. The names enshrined in the War Memorial at the IMA speak of a legacy - a legacy comprising cardinal virtues of bravery and fortitude, unflinching loyalty and comradeship. Jitender Sagwal was awarded with Sikh Regt Medal for emerging as best sportsman, Gaurav Singh was awarded with the Brigade of The Guards Medal for being best in service subjects. The Signals Medal was presented to Sindhu Kumar for being best in the science stream. Sreenivas Rajesh K was adjudged best in the Order of Merit from the SCO Course and was given the IMA Medal. Four foreign GCs who were awarded are Tshetum Dorji, Kencho Tshering, Rinzin Wangchuk and Tshering Chophel, all of Bhutan.
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ITM thrash Doon PG College
Dehradun, December 8 Doon PG College invited ITM to bat first after winning the toss. ITM batsmen unleashed an attack on rival team bowlers and set a mammoth target of 165 runs in 20 overs at the loss of five wickets. Shashank (53), Salim (39) and Harvinder (20) were the principal scorers for the batting side. They all scored in less balls to enable their team score a big total. Wasim took two wickets, Jaspreet and Aamir got a wicket each for Doon PG College. The college team, in reply, performed embarrassingly. The whole team was bowled all out for 94 runs in 13 overs. Jaswinder (28), Mudsir (14) and Aamir (10) were the only batsmen to have scored in double figure. For ITM, Shahzad claimed maximum four wickets. Meanwhile, Doon Combined Club is scheduled to meet Ram Nagar Cricket Club in tomorrow’s match.
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St Jude’s School clinch thriller
Dehradun, December 8 St Thomas’ College won the toss and chose to field. Batting first, St Jude’s School scored 100 runs before getting all out in 18.4 overs. Sumit (33) and Shartak (16 not out) were the main scorers. Priyam of St Thomas got five wickets. Venu, Mohit, Akshay, Kartik and Kavtilyam took a wicket each. In reply, St Thomas’ College scored 100 runs at the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. Sanyam (29) and Swapnil (27) top-scored for their squad. For St Thomas College, Dhananjay, Abhay, Anuj, Ankit and Naveen got a wicket each. After the match got tied the both teams were put to the super over chance in which St Judes won by two wickets.
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Poly Kids holds annual sports day
Dehradun, December 8 Director Ranjana Mahendru presented the flag to Aoms Negi who led the UKG kids for the march past. She said sports and games were a very important part of the Poly Kids curriculum. After the march past, the UKG kids presented an aerobics exercise display followed by a PT display by LKG kids. All kids took part in various races and drill exercises enthusiastically. The school was decorated beautifully like a mini stadium. They were dressed up in lovely outfits according to the theme of their races. The kids were awarded with medals and certificates. In the end, teachers took part in a race enthusiastically. The winners were: Play Group: Tribal Race Ist Samriddha, IInd Anushka and IIIrd Sanvi Nursery: Bunny Race Ist Aparajita, IInd Purvi and IIIrd Simarpreet Nursery: Cinderella Race Ist Vedant and Kinjal, IInd Daksh and Aarna and IIIrd Shaswat and Kirti Nursery: Clown Race Ist Alankrit, IInd Abhinav and IIIrd Aarav LKG: Chef Race Ist Om, IInd Siddhi and IIIrd Parth UKG: Ecowatch Race Ist Virtaank, IInd Shreyashi and IIIrd Aoms Teachers: Ist Meenakshi, IInd Kirandeep and IIIrd Neha Those present on the occasion were Director Ranjana Mahendru, Coordinator Monica, Headmistress Nidhi and teachers Deepti, Neha, Sadia, Kirandeep, Meenakshi, Neelima, Prabha, Seema, Ritika and Himanshi.
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All 49 cadets of RIMC get 100 pc result in NDA exam
Dehradun, December 8 The cadets have constantly been improving their standards in whichever field and their mission to join the NDA remains at the top priority. Col Pankaj Kumaria, Commandant, RIMC, acknowledged the efforts of the cadets as well as the masters for their hard work which has led to these results. The masters also congratulated the cadets for their wonderful performance and motivated them to continue the same.
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Menace of stunt motorbikers: SSP ropes in mechanics
Dehradun, December 8 He warned the mechanics not to modify such bikes and inform the police if they find any stunt bikers. During the meeting, the SSP said the mechanics who modified and upgraded the structure and engine of the bikes for performing stunts, would also be responsible for any crime incident committed by such bikers. He also directed the mechanics to maintain a record of those bike owners who left the bike for servicing for two days or more at their workshop. If any bike remained for more than two days at the shop, the mechanic would have to bring this to the notice of the cops. The police also sought vital information from these mechanics during the meeting which would help crack down on stunt bikers. The meeting, which should have been done quite early, nevertheless will help the police in a big way to tackle with the problem. The stunt bikers have become a pain for the police and the public. They perform dangerous stunts on roads putting not only theirs, but others’ lives also.
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Varanasi blast: Security beefed up in Haridwar, Rishikesh
Haridwar, December 8 The Har-ki-Pauri police station is in routine manned by one
police station in charge, two sub-inspectors and 10 constables which
seems quite less when compared to flow of thousands of pilgrims visiting
the religious place daily. Foreigners too come to Haridwar in large
numbers, which further makes it quite vulnerable a terror
attack. Similarly, Muni-ki-Reti in Rishikesh is famous for traditional
Ganga aarti held at Triveni and Parmarth Niketan. Here too the security
setup needs to be strengthened permanently as foreign tourists come here
in large numbers stay for weeks.
In Rishikesh, paramilitary force has
been deployed while a company of Provisional Armed Constabulary (PAC)
has been deployed in areas like Laxman Jhoola, Tapovan and in the
rafting zones where considerable number of foreigners are staying at
present. Speaking to The Tribune, Muni-ki-Reti police station in charge
Arjun Singh Rawat said in view of the presence of a large number of
foreigners in the city, the police is taking no chances. “All places
that are favourite with foreigners have been cordoned off with police
pickets built in the Laxman Jhoola and Ram Jhoola areas. A checking is
being carried out at all major entry points to the city like Shivanand
Gate and Tapovan. With high alert sounded, we are also seeking
cooperation from local people by urging them to inform us instantly if
they see any suspicious person or object lying unattended,” said
Arjun. In Haridwar a bomb disposal squad, horse squad, dog squad,
snipers and PAC personnel have been deployed at Har-ki-Pauri and other
sensitive places across the city. Last evening as soon as the news of
the Varanasi blast reached here, SSP Sanjay Gunjiyal led police teams in
carrying out a special checking drive aided with the bomb disposal and
dog squads in Haridwar till the Ganga aarti was over. Speaking to The
Tribune, SP (City) KL Shaw said the city police was taking no chances
and a high alert had been sounded in the district. “We are carrying
out extensive search operations at all the prominent sites in the city
and a special vigil is being maintained on the border of the district.
At all major Ganga ghats, bridges, railway stations and bus station, we
are carrying out checking drives. After the Maha Kumbh, the security
setup has been put on this high alert citing the sensitivity of the
situation,” said Dr Shaw. Meanwhile, the Ganga Sabha, the sole
authority which conducts the Ganga aarti at Har-ki-Pauri, has expressed
satisfaction over the security arrangements. Ram Kumar Mishra of the
Ganga Sabha said the faith of people was undeterred despite the threat
perception which was evident in large number of devotees thronging the
Ganga ghats to perform rituals.
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Amid thunderous applause at Khetarpal Auditorium of the Indian Military Academy (IMA), the award ceremony of 127 cadets of the regular and parallel courses of the passing-out course was held.
Lt-Gen Rajinder Singh Sujlana, Commandant, IMA, gave away the awards to the outstanding gentlemen cadets (GCs) who excelled in different fields during their pre-commission training at the academy.
Dehradun, December 8
Dehradun, December 8
In the wake
of the last evening bomb blast at Sheetla Ghat in Varanasi during the
Ganga aarti, a red alert has been sounded and elaborate security
arrangements have been put in place in twin pilgrim cities of Haridwar
and Rishikesh where the Ganga aarti is performed daily. But, with a
large number of pilgrims and tourists thronging these world renowned
twin cities daily, the task for the state police, which is not will
equipped to tackle a highly trained terrorists’ attack, is quite
hard.
