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Sahaspur girl found dead near Nainital
Shopping craze booms as gifts flood Doon markets
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Traffic rush on city roads
Poor Condition of Public Conveniences
Metal buying marks Dhanteras
Events mark annual day celebrations
Members of students’ union felicitated
All in a FLASH!
Women have a look at items at an exhibition put up by the Kamla Women Handicrafts Industries and Development Society, an NGO, in Dehradun on Monday. A Tribune photograph
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Sahaspur girl found dead near Nainital
Nainital, October 24 It is learnt that she had run away with Nazim of the Dhilari area of Rampur who had been residing in Sahaspur for some time. The two were allegedly having an affair and wanted to get married. Meanwhile, Nazim was told that his marriage had been fixed by his parents with another girl from Moradabad. Fearing that Razia would oppose his marriage with another girl and make a scene, he eloped with her with a promise of getting married. He allegedly brought Razia to Kathgodam and it was on September 27 that he murdered her and dumped her body in the forests of Ranibagh behind the Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) facility on the Bhimtal road. Sources say that when Razia was reported missing by her family, they had put Nazim’s mobile phone under surveillance and his movement was recorded in the Jyolikote area of Nainital. It was on October 21 that the police managed to nab him from the Do Gaon area where he had been residing while working as a carpenter in Jyolikote. During sustained interrogation, he confessed to having committed the crime and helped the police recover the decomposed body. Nazim is learnt to have been sent on the police remand to Dehradun. Further investigations are on in the matter.
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Shopping craze booms as gifts flood Doon markets
Dehradun, October 24 But the soaring prices of sweets and dry fruits this year have marred the enthusiasm of a majority of denizens in the Doon valley. A large number of people are opting for readymade gift hampers of sweet assortments like soan papri, rasgulla, namkeens, biscuits, brownies, cookies and homemade dark chocolates on the occasion due to its reasonable prices than sweets. “I’ve bought a steel plate as per ceremonial gesture of Dhanteras while for gifting purpose, I have taken small gift hampers in fancy wrappings, including fancy candles, a box of cashew nuts, a box of soan papri (sweet) with some “phuljharis” for presenting to families and friends,” said Kavita Shahi. “We’ve dropped the idea of buying any jewellery or silver coin on Dhanteras this time because of the rising cost of gold and silver,” she added. However, the city markets are also decked with variety of gift options, ranging from the myriad collections of fancy candles, diyas and other decorative stuffs to readymade or customised gift hampers, suiting to everyone’s budgets. An extensive range of designer puja thalis, glittery wall hangings, chic chandeliers, handmade lamp shades, contemporary- styled flower vase and candle stands in fancy wrappings are a big rage on the occasion. “We are selling a variety of wall hangings, rangolis, fancy lights, Chinese chandeliers ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 2,000 to add to a meaningful definition to the festival of lights. Other than these earthen lamps, designer diyas, assortment of colourful candles and ‘gullak’ (Piggy banks), holding significant connotation are being sold like hot cakes these day,” said Girdhar, a shopkeeper. Moreover, sweet makers and confectioners are also doing brisk business during Diwali. “No festival or celebration is complete without sweets. Delectable sweets in different flavours enhance the mood of festival, making it all the more exciting and enjoyable,” said Raj Kishore. Heaps of attractive gift hampers, including sweets, chocolates and dry fruits, are found at every thirds shop of the city. Almonds are sold for about Rs 400 per kg, cashewnuts Rs 400 to Rs 600, walnuts Rs 249 per kg, pistachio Rs 350 to Rs 400 per kg and raisins almost Rs 120 to Rs. 200 during the festival. “People purchase dry fruits to present dear ones on special occasions as they can be kept for longer time and has nutritional value in attractive gift packs. We also have special rasgulla, rasmalai, soan halwa, patisa, coconut barfi, bal mithai and Karachi halwa for Diwali, which are very much in demand,” said one of the salesmen at Bengali Sweets.
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Traffic rush on city roads
Dehradun, October 24 Two-wheelers and four-wheelers were not allowed in the Paltan Bazar in the evening. The vehicles moved at a snail’s pace on Chakrata Road. Saharanpur Road that leads to bus stand and Araht Bazar Road too witnessed long queues of vehicles held up in a jam.
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MKP Inter-College triumph
Dehradun, October 24 In the second match, Hathibarkala had to face 5-2 defeat at the hands of MKP Inter-college. Madhuri and Urmila struck two goals each for MKP while Ruchi and Sweety netted one goal each for the
Hathibarkala.
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Poor Condition of Public Conveniences
Mussoorie, October 24 The traders lambasted the Municipal Council for neglecting the town. Trader Madan Mohan Sharma raised the issue of dirty public toilets in the town and requested Mussoorie Traders Association president Rajat Agarwal to raise the matter at an appropriate forum. He said the tourists were facing immense difficulty as most of the toilets lacked cleanliness in the town. Another trader Anand raised the issue of division that surfaced in the association. He further said some traders forced their brothers to keep their shops open creating an ugly situation which could have been avoided duringanti-corruption movement. He further said some traders were also contemplating forming another traders association considering such behaviour. The traders also raised the issue of street vendors who had flooded Mall Road with cheap Chinese goods hurting the business of the shopkeepers paying their taxes regularly. They demanded immediate solution to their problems or else the trading community would be forced to start a massive campaign in support of their demands. Rajat Agarwal said some misunderstanding occurred between the traders during the anti-corruption campaign and it would be resolved amicably. Speaking on the issue of division in the association, he firmly stated that he would resign before any such division occurred in the association. Speaking on the issue of street vendors and unhygienic public toilets, he said the Municipal Council would be made aware with the sentiments of the traders and if no action was taken, a strategy will be discussed in the next monthly meeting. Secretary Javed Khan, Sandeep Sahni, Sunil Panwar and other traders were present at the meeting.
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Metal buying marks Dhanteras
Mussoorie, October 24 The buying of utensils, according to one theory, relates to the myth of Dhanvantari emerging from the ocean with a pot in his hand. Since he is also the physician of the gods, cleanliness and hygiene are essential to this festival. A heavy rush had been seen at jewellery shops since early morning despite high volatility and prices of the yellow metal hovering high. The children were seen making a beeline for crackers shops. Chinese pistols ranging from Rs 30 to Rs 40 were much in demand. Sweets shops were busy all day with selling the specially made eateries to the constomers. The Municipal Council and shopkeepers at Kulri Bazar were decorated with ornamental lights. However, many shopkeepers were seen flouting the guidelines imposed by the administration while selling crackers. According to administration officials, it had received around 20 applications for the licence to sell crackers. Although a survey done by the reporter revealed that more than 100 shops were selling the crackers on the streets around the town without following any safety procedure. Police officials were of the view that the licences for selling crackers were being given by the SDM office and they could act only on receiving individual complaints.
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Events mark annual day celebrations
Dehradun, October 24 The chief guest thanked the management of the school and appreciated the hard work put in by the students to make the programme a success.
Scholars Home
The students of Scholars Home celebrated annual sports day with zeal and enthusiasm here yesterday. The chief guest of the occasion was T K Ashokan, Principal Director, National Hydrographic, Dehradun. The programme started with the march past, followed by various athletic events. The tiny tots of the junior section performed an Arabian dance while the senior students presented gymnastics with great poise and perseverance. Girls of the senior section performed a PT dance, ‘Bamboo Beats’. The chief guest gave away the prizes while the Principal of the school, Chhaya Khanna, read out the annual report and congratulated the meritorious students for their achievements. The programme culminated with a vote of thanks delivered by the Principal.
Summer Valley
Summer Valley celebrated its Founder’s day on the school campus here yesterday. The chief guest on the occasion was S K Gupta, former Principal, Birla Vidya Mandir, Naintal, who inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The students presented a cultural programme, which was appreciated by one all. Group songs, skit and folk dances were presented by the students. The chief guest congratulated the students as well as staff of the school on their presenting an extravagant show.
Doon Boys’ School
The students of Doon Girls’ School and Doon Boys’ School celebrated their annual sports day here today. Olympian Hardyal Singh, a hockey player, was the chief guest on the occasion. The programme commenced with races, which saw the participation of enthusiastic students. Following it was the display of yoga, aerobics, karate and PT both by girls and boys. Hardyal Singh gave away the prizes to the winners and congratulated them for their diligent efforts. He said: “Sports is necessary for the overall development of students”.
Jack N Jill School
Mussoorie: Tiny tots of Jack N Jill School enthralled the audience with their performances on the 24th Annual Day function held at Nand Residency School here yesterday. The function began with Saraswati Vandana by Rabia Bakshi, Samita Rawat and Pooja. It was followed by a group song, which was appreciated by the audience. Sneha Dharamshaktu, Raman Sharma, Ishika Baloni, Shriyas Jagori, Kapil, Himanshu Padiyar, Pooja Rawat, Priyanshu Tamta, Vandh Panwar and Ayush Negi were presented with awards and citations in academics for the current year. Principal Jai Jaijaiwanti Karanwal highlighted the achievements of the school and said their focus was not only on academics but also on inculcating true values in students so that they could contribute to society in a meaningful way. Promila Negi, a teacher of the school, was honoured with a shawl and a certificate for rendering 20 years of her valuable service to the school.
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Members of students’ union felicitated
Mussoorie, October 24 The president of the union Manjeet Singh Rawat, welcoming the chief guest, raised several demands for the betterment of college. He demanded that professionally viable courses such as BEd, tourism, hotel management along with subjects like geography and biology should be introduced at the college from the next session. Later, the students enthralled the audience by performing several traditional and western dances. Nishank congratulated the newly elected union and extended Divali greetings on the occasion. He said the key to success in life was discipline. He said students should develop the habit of punctuality and discipline to be success in their careers. He also advised the newly elected union to work in the larger interest of the students. Mussoorie MLA Jot Singh Gunsola, Municipal Council President OP Uniyal and college Principal RS Shukla also addressed the students.
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All in a FLASH!
It's that time of the year when one starts planning the Teen Patti card parties; playing with stakes that only they know. Did we hear Diwali? Although some just have fun with close friends and family by preparing for lavish dinners, we ask people what gives them a 'high' on Diwali.Says Sheetal Mahajan, a Chandigarh-based housewife, "Our dinner parties have begun; where the card sessions start around six in the evening and go up to late night. As I'm not fond of playing cards, I just enjoy watching people." She adds, "We have a group of around seven couples who alternatively host dinner-cum-card parties at their places. Every Diwali I enjoy the whole idea of just getting together." Then there is the brigade that just can't resist playing Flash. And what fun it is when he or she gets a trail of aces and an advantage of salaami (additional from the pool of money; the winner gets money from other players too) or maybe a pure sequence! Shares Anjela Mehta, a Panchkula-based housewife "I have a kitty group of eight ladies and we start playing cards exactly a month before Diwali. We wait eagerly for this time as we have loads of fun; we even sing while playing." If on one side Anjela enjoys the ladies kitty, there are also couple parties at night. She adds, "I don't think there is something wrong in playing cards especially during Diwali, as it is considered auspicious." There are some husbands who just escort their wives to card parties even if they themselves are not into playing cards — now that's what we call a perfect couple! "Diwali is the only time of the year when we play cards. We have a group of ladies playing in the mornings and afternoons. The couple parties are at night (after dinner) so the host has to treat the guests with light snacks at midnight," says Kiran Mehra, a Ludhiana-based housewife. She adds, "Though my husband does not play, but he goes for my sake as I really like playing cards. We play Flash with a lot of variations but at low stakes." Although time is at a premium during festivals, there are some for whom cards is top priority. Says the young Namrita Sehgal, partner in a private company in Chandigarh, "It is festival time, so I'm usually busy shopping during the day and also preparing sweets for my family and friends. But night time is reserved for playing cards — Teen Patti and five card poker — with friends." She adds, "My mom's birthday is falling on this Diwali along with mine, so I'm planning a birthday-cum-Diwali bash." The element of fun surely adds to the festive spirit. Says Kiran Thapar, a Ludhiana-based housewife, "I have two kids who are married, they insist that I go for card parties. These are restricted to the family only." She adds, "When my children are out for playing cards, I usually enjoy with my grandchildren at home." So what are your stakes this Diwali? sabiatalwar@tribunemail.com
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Speaker appreciates work by NGO
Dehradun October 24 “The women have immense scope to play an important role in the handicrafts industry. The traditional products can be polished into modern cast and marketed into foreign countries through international tourists,” he said. State vice-president of the BJP Vinod Uniyal urged women to work hard to excel in life. Chairperson of the NGO Manjula Tyagi said the organisation had successfully trained 2000 girls in the crafts of tie-dye, stitching, embroidery and block printing in last 14 years. At least 70 per cent of them had established their own independent business as well, she said. Director, Small and Medium Industries, Poonam Sinha said she had executed 270 such training programme under her tenure. On this occasion, trainees, including Girija, Poonam, Nirmala, Pooja, Saroj, Hemlata, were also awarded for good work. They expressed gratitude towards the NGO for paving their way for financial independence.
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Sparkling lights and festive goodies are galore on the Diwali festival.
And nothing better than presenting gifts to family and friends can multiply the pleasure and fun of the festival.
The Infant Community of the Heritage School held its 58th annual day, “Vibes”, with enthusiasm here yesterday.
Shanti Swaroop, former principal, Colonel Brown School, was the chief guest. The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the chief guest, followed by song, dance and music presented by students. The tiny tots performed a series of action songs.
Mussoorie, October 24
