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Villagers stage dharna in favour of power projects
Tribal women hold a dharna in Dehradun on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Tributes paid to Rajiv Gandhi
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CM mourns Sher Da's death
Mansarovar yatra route being fenced for safety of pilgrims
Rehabilitation of Refugee Families
Gyari Dolma, Home Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, with Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Alok Kumar Jain
in Dehradun on Monday.
New DM orders checks on sanitation, drainage facilities
No arrest in case of assault on ITI principal
DAV school principal accused of harassing students
Car falls into gorge, 1 killed
Boy drowned in river
Woman held for killing husband
Legal awareness camp at Doiwala
Book on Dr Mayaram Uniyal released
Poet Pant remembered
Kanpur team beat Chandigarh lads by 133 runs
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Villagers stage dharna in favour of power projects
Dehradun, May 21 Leading the dharna, Padamshri Avdhash Kaushal disclosed that among protesters included women who had come from the far-flung villages of Uttarakashi apart from ex-servicemen and others residents of Peepal Koti of Chamoli district in anticipation that the state government would hear their demands. He pointed out that each year the state was spending Rs 750 crore to buy 150 MW of electricity which had not been able to meet the domestic need of the community. “The state-owned scrapped Palamaneri and Bhairon Ghati hydro power projects after becoming operational can only meet our demands with 861 MW”, Kaushal said. Participating in the dharna, Padamshri Leeladhar Jagudi said “If the state government does not comply with our request to restart the projects at the earliest, we will stage another Jan Andolan and go on a fast unto death on the May, 28”. He said he along with Kaushal were adamant to return Padamshri awards to the government on August 15 in protest. Radha Devi, Pradhan Methi Beri, Dehradun, said “if the government does not restart the work on the projects, there will again be an agitation because the lack of power was the reason behind migration and rising unemployment among the youth of the hills.” Rashmi Devi from Gaichawan village, Uttarkhashi, too expressed her woes. “We will no more stay without electricity. Development is our right. We will take our elected leaders to our village and request them to stay with them for a few days, so that they could realise that how difficult it is to stay without power in today’s world”.
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Tributes paid to Rajiv Gandhi
Haridwar, May 21
Apart from Haridwar, in Roorkee, Laksar, Mangalore, Laundaura and Bhagwanpur, functions were held at Congress offices. Through a note, Union Minister of State Harish Rawat paid homage to Rajiv Gandhi and termed him as a visionary who paved the way for the 21st century resurgent India. A special offering of the holy Ganga water at Birla ghat was done by Congress activists led by veteran leader Sanjay Chopra paying tributes to the former Prime Minister, who was assassinated on May 21, 1991, at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu during a poll campaign. City Congress chief OP Chauhan addressed the party workers at Subash Ghat, situated near Congress office. Chauhan highlighted the imperative role that Rajiv Gandhi played in bringing computer technology to India in mid 80s. At another function, Uttarakhand Kranti Manch activists remembered Rajiv Gandhi for being more close to the common public and party workers. “He dismantled the licence raj, laid stress on science and technology, reversed the coup in Maldives and improved relations with the US,” remarked Santosh Chauhan, former Women's State Commission chief. Congress state woman leader Poonam Bhagat said the day was observed as Anti-Terrorist Day to educate youth to stay away from terrorism and violence. Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Congress Committee today remembered former Prime Minister. The party observed his death anniversary as Gaurav Diwas. At a function held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand Health Minister Surendra Singh Negi remembered his contribution in the sphere of telecommunications and IT. Uttarakhand Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Dinesh Agarwal said he had worked for the upliftment of all sections of society. He said the youth of the country should take inspiration from Rajeev Gandhi. Shoorveer Singh Sajwan, Deen Mohammed and Surendra Singh Arya also spoke. Meanwhile, Congress spokesman Dhirendra Pratap said blood donation camps were organised all over the state to mark the occasion. Mussoorie: The Congress workers of the town paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in a simple ceremony held at Congress Bhavan near Jhoola Ghar today. The Congress workers observed a two-minute silence in memory of the former Prime Minster. They also offered floral tributes at his portrait here. Senior state Congress leader, Manmohan Singh Mall said Rajiv Gandhi would always be remembered as the pioneer who brought in information revolution in the country. Mussoorie Congress leaders Bhagwan Singh Dahnai, BP Kukreti and others were present.
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CM mourns Sher Da's death
Dehradun, May 21 Bahuguna said Bisht was a great writer who had given a new identity to the state in the filed of literature. Sher Da ‘Anpad’, as he was popularly known, had also contributed in the statehood movement.
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Mansarovar yatra route being fenced for safety of pilgrims
Pithoragarh, May 21 Though the budget has not been provided, we have persuaded the state Pubic Works Department to erect a fence towards the river side using its own resources,” said Dr Ashutosh Tripathi, SDM, Dharchula. Dharchula is the base camp of the yatra which is commencing on June 1. The SDM said the yatra route at this place could be classified as the most risky because of its narrowness and slippery conditions and it closeness to the fast flowing Kali river. Some pilgrims had slipped into the river. “In such an incident in 2010, a pilgrim, Syam Jagtap, died when he slipped into the river while giving way to a mule passing from the opposite side,” said the SDM. Administration sources said not only the pilgrims faced threat to their lives due to slippery conditions on the narrow route at this point, but also landslides often blocked it. “In one such incident last year, the track remained closed for some days after a hill portion fell on it from the Nepal side,” said the SDM, who has been tasked with coordinating the work of ensuing safety on the route. The SDM said due to lack of sufficient funds for the purpose, only select points identified as the most dangerous were being covered by the railing this year. “When the budget from the Union External Affairs Ministry is received by the district administration, the remaining work of fencing the less risky points will be carried out,” he said.
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Rehabilitation of Refugee Families Tribune News Service
Dehradun, May 21 The state government had allocated 8 acres at Sahastradhara Road for the rehabilitation of 116 Tibetan refugee families. Jain directed officials to constitute a committee headed by the District Magistrate and officials of the MDDA and the Tibetan Relief Committee as its members. The committee will ensure distribution of land to already identified Tibetan families. Jain told Gyari Dolma that 2,000 people could be rehabilitated by utilising the land. He said multi-storey buildings could be constructed in this land by preparing a layout through an architect. He said the state government would extend all possible assistance in this direction and in keeping with the direction of the Central Government, a fund would also disbursed at the earliest. The Secretary Revenue after scrutinizing the matter would disburse the amount in two instalments. The Chief Secretary said low-cost flats could be constructed on three acre land which was already in possession of the Tibetan Relief Committee. Gyari Dolma, who is also the vice-president of the Dalai Lama Central
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New DM orders checks on sanitation, drainage facilities
Haridwar, May 21 Initially, the DM had started from the core mela zone area that includes Har-ki-Pauri, adjacent to Ganga ghats, Moti Bazaar, Upper Road, Shiv Moorti Chowk and ever clean zones that are touted to be 24-hr clean areas. Being quite severe on encroachments near Har-ki-Pauri and main inner roads, DM Kurwe gave strict directions to the related department officers accompanying him to ensure encroachment-free zone in the mela zone. He also made it clear that regular impromptu raids be made at cleared encroachment sites as it is common perception that anti-encroachment drives takes place in a long span of time only. "We have also ordered video recording of the encroachment sites prior and post anti-encroachment drive, while regular cleaning of the sewer, drains, roads and ghats will take place as Haridwar, which is a world-renowned city and lakhs of pilgrims come here for spiritual bliss," said Kurwe. The DM has also ordered action against those Municipal Corporation employees who were either found absent from their duty work or showed laxity in their work. City health officer Anil Tyagi has been directed to supervise on a daily basis the sanitation work being done in Haridwarand instant disposal of the collected garbage.
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No arrest in case of assault on ITI principal
Pithoragarh, May 21 According to the police, the FIR by Principal Praveen Kumar Dhariwal has been registered under IPC, Section 147, 332, 504, 506,307 and 166. The FIR from the employees' side has been lodged under IPC Section 506. According to the police, after the principal had been attacked by some students along with some outside elements in his office on Saturday, the police lodged an FIR against seven employees of the institute, including some students. “The police has also conducted a medical test of the principal and prepared a medical report before lodging the FIR,” said the SP. Meanwhile, a delegation of the employees of the institution reached the office of District Magistrate Akshat Gupta, and handed over an allegation chart against the principal in which the employees alleged that the principal had been misbehaving with them and used to abuse any one who used to go with some work to his office. “The principal has always been threatening to give adverse remarks on service books of the employees and oust contact workers if his demands of money are not met,” said an employee of the institution. According to sources, Principal Secretary of Technical Education in the state Rakesh Sharma has assigned RP Gupta, Deputy Director, Technical Education, to investigate into the incident of misbehaving with the employees.
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DAV school principal accused of harassing students
Dehradun, May 21 In a complaint lodged with the DEO, the teacher has accused the Principal of charging extra money beyond the mandatory school fee from students, using corporal punishment to scare the children and forcing children to buy extra books not prescribed in the syllabus. English teacher Monisha Talwar has said, "The Principal of the school is in the habit of extracting money and forcing teachers to beat up students or harass them, if the children express inability to pay the amount." However, the Principal of the school has denied the charges, saying that the teacher was in the habit of hurling false charges to tarnish the reputation of the school. "Extra money is charged only for activities that require students to participate in competitions such as Maths Olympiad," said Sarika Bambey, Principal of the school. The Principal also said corporal punishment was not given in the school and the doors of her office were open to parents who can point out such instances. The Principal also rejected the charge that extra books were being prescribed for students. "Some books are recommended for a wider reading for certain classes, but there is no compulsion on the student to buy them," she said.
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Car falls into gorge, 1 killed
Mussoorie, May 21 According to the police, the mishap took place early in the morning when their swift car lost control and resulted in the death of the driver, who has been identified as Naveen (26) of Sonepat, Haryana. The police found the body and rescued Sanjay, a resident of Salna village Tehri Garhwal, and took him to Doon Hospital. Police station in charge Parikshit Kumar said the vehicle was bought only a week ago and had no number plate.
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Boy drowned in river
Mussoorie, May 21 According to the local police, Arjun along with his friends was washing clothes at the banks of the river when he slipped and fell into the river. Seeing Arjun struggle in the river, his friends raised the alarm and summoned his parents. Arjun's family members frantically searched for him but could recover the body only after several hours. Arjun was the only son of his parents who were in deep shock after the incident. — OC
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Woman held for killing husband
Haridwar May 21 As a police investigation team came to know about extra-marital affairs of Kavita, they asked questions from Kavita who revealed that she connived with Vijendra last night to kill her husband Tinku. Informing about this case, Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Mohan Joshi said investigating officer PC Mathpal played a crucial role in cracking the case. Joshi added that Vijendra hailed from Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh and had extra-marital affairs with Kavita whenever he came to Haridwar as he had been working as sanitation employee in a SIDCUL factory. Deceased Tinku was given intoxicating drugs in food and water after which both Vijendra and Kavita strangled him. Meanwhile, in another crime incident, a theft took place in a photo camera shop on the Ranipur-Chandracharya chowk.The incident happened in the wee hours of the morning as per prima facie evidences with thieves using heavy rods to break the lock of the showroom. The SSP also inspected the spot of the crime as the theft took place at a busy commercial area of Ranipur from where just 100 metres away is a police picket situated.
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Legal awareness camp at Doiwala
Dehradun, May 21 District Judge, Dehradun, Pradeep Mani Tripathi, and Vice-Principle of Law College Anuradha Joshi were special guests. The students also enacted a play, ‘Sonpur Ki Panchayat’. The participants also discussed the issues related to domestic violence, FIR, accidents, forest-related laws etc. Tripathi said the District Legal Services Authority was always ready to help poor and helpless
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Book on Dr Mayaram Uniyal released
Dehradun, May 21 Those who spoke on the occasion included patron of the association state Health Minister Surender Singh Negi and former Chief Minister Nityananad Swami were present on the occasion. The speakers threw light on the life of Uniyal saying he contributed immensely in the field of ayurveda. His contribution with regard to research in herbals had been praiseworthy. He covered Himacha Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh, Sikkim, Arunchal Pradesh along with many far-flung regions to conduct research in this field and then wrote several books which were based on his research.
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Poet Pant remembered
Dehradun, May 21 She said his birth place, Kausani, must be preserved and developed as a centre of tourism, historical and cultural activities. Leeladhar Jagudi presented floral tributes to the portrait of Pant. The others who expressed their views included senior litterateur Manglesh Dabral, Dr Yogender Nath Sharma and Director, Uttarakhand Bhasha Sansthan, Dr Savita Mohan. —TNS
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Kanpur team beat Chandigarh lads by 133 runs
Dehradun, May 21
The toss was won by the Chandigarh team but they put UPCA into bat first. The Kanpur team scored 249 runs all out in 40 overs. Opener Digvijay Singh, who scored a century in the last match, was again the top scorer with 89 runs scored in 98 balls with the help of seven fours and four sixes. Umang Sharma contributed 34 runs. Kuldeep Jonty took six wickets for 36 runs for the Chandigarh team. Chasing the Kanpur team total, Chandigarh boys were out for 113 in 26.2 overs. They lost the match by 133 runs. Opener Talwinder Singh with 16 runs was the top scorer. Saurav Kumar took four wickets for 27 runs while Ravinder Singh and Amit Mishra took three wickets each.
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Supporters of hydro power projects in Uttarakhand today staged a dharna at Gandhi Park, Dehradun, seeking immediate re-start of the construction of hydro power projects scrapped by the
Centre.
Gyari Dolma, home minister, Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala, Himachal
Pradesh, called on Chief Secretary Alok Kumar Jain at the Secretariat here today and discussed issues relating to the rehabilitation of Tibetan people.
A book on the life of Dr Mayaram Uniyal was released on his 76th birth anniversary by the Uttaranchal Ayurvedic Aushdhi Nirmata Welfare Association here yesterday.
Those who spoke on the occasion included patron of the association state Health Minister Surender Singh Negi and former Chief Minister Nityananad Swami were present on the occasion.
