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Submit tax returns before deadline, firms told
Two million take dip in Ganga on Somwati Amavasya
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Man gets 10-year jail for raping minor
Bahuguna’s one-year rule disappointing: BJP
Ensure speedy work on ropeway, Chief Secy tells officials
Water supply project launched
Dharna venue to be shifted
Homoeopaths threaten stir
Haridwar Cricket Assn beat DPS
Employees of Treasury Dept go on strike
CM calls on Governor
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Submit tax returns before deadline, firms told
Anjum Begum, while talking to TNS, took strong exception to Haridwar District Magistrate Sachin Kurve’s statement that zila panchayat should not levy tax on SIDCUL-based industries as these did not carry out development-infrastructure work in the industrial area. Terming it as an unnecessary opinion, Anjum Begum said that zila panchayat was an independent body which had been created by Panchayati Act of the government, and if SIDCUL fell in its periphery, it had all the reasons to collect tax from the industrial units. She added that ultimately the tax collected went towards development and maintenance work of the area. It was quite surprising that the District Magistrate thought otherwise, she added. Directing the industrial units who had not submitted the tax returns for the last month, Begum said that approximately Rs 20 lakh amount needed to be deposited by these units, and if by the next week, this amount was not submitted, then the RC of the violators will be cut. Citing lack of revenue resources for the zila panchayat, Begum pointed that due to quarrying being prohibited, the panchayat suffered majorly but still she made it a point that development works did not suffer. She supported the proposal of Meenakshi Chaudhary, vice chairperson of zila panchayat, of levying tax on hoardings on the lines of the MC, as outdoor advertising was a viable tax generation option these days. Adding further, she stated that increase in taxes on commercial land on properties of zila panchayat as per current market rate, giving on lease commercial hoarding spaces, opening the stalled bidding procedure of loading-unloading of sand, stone, brick contracts and also upping the charge on hawkers, who put on temporary shops in ‘peeth bazaar’ (local weekly market) are on the anvil. On the upcoming three-tier-level panchayat elections, Anjum Begum, who is from Bahujan Samaj Party, exuded confidence of winning a majority of seats owing to developmental works done by zila panchayat under her tenure and also due to 'corrupt governance' of Congress currently and previously BJP government.
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Two million take dip in Ganga on Somwati Amavasya
Haridwar, March 11 SP KL Shah, also mela police in charge, said by this evening, the number of devotees had touched 2 million mark with NHs 54 and 72 still witnessing jams due to heavy rush. He said in view of a huge rush for the festival, a special traffic diversion plan was put in place. The entry of heavy vehicles in the city's periphery was banned from yesterday onwards, while buses and four-wheelers coming from Delhi, Meerut and Muzzfafarnagar were diverted to the Roorkee-Bahadrabad-Singh Dwar route to reach Rishikul. Vehicles coming from Haryana and Saharanpur were plied via Chutmalpur, Imlikheda and Dhanauri to reach the Rishikul intersection. Only the buses of the Uttarakhand Roadways Department were allowed to move further from the Rishikul intersection to the bus station to avoid traffic congestion. Vehicles coming from Rishikesh were also diverted through Chilla and the Pauri route which falls in the Rajaji National Park area. Parking space was earmarked at Laljiwala, Chamgadar Tapu and near Rodi Belwala. The permanent parking lots of Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Neeldhara, Pant Deep, Alaknanda and Bairagi camp remained full throughout the day. Bomb disposal, sniffer and cavalry squads and elite commandos were deployed for the smooth conduct of the festival.
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Man gets 10-year jail for raping minor
The girl was raped by Surinder Singh, native of the same village, when she was returning home from her school in the afternoon, passing through a jungle which fell on the way. The accused, who was grazing his cattle in the jungle, raped her and attempted to strangulate her. After regaining consciousness, the victim reached home. On May 23, she spotted the accused in a public place and raised an alarm and got him arrested. The court showed swiftness in holding trial of the case. Despite several initial adjournments sought by the counsel of the accused, the case could actually proceed from January 24 this year whereby nine witnesses and 18 material evidences were produced in the court. The victim's counsel, Chaudhary KP Singh, said, "In spite of many lacunae in the case where the investigation officer (IO) did not take into account the shoes and the bag of the victim from the rape spot, discouragement from the police to add Section 307 (attempt to murder), the doctor's report of simple injury whereas the victim was raped in a gruesome manner, we won the case. The case could be strengthened on the basis of a Supreme Court judgment which decreed that the accused could not avail the benefits of the lacunae of the investigation." DIG, Dehradun Range, Amit Sinha welcomed the judgment and announced of rewarding the Investigation Officer. He said, "It has become customary for lawyers to show IO in poor light but the credit certainly goes to the investigation conducted by the IO as well owing to which the victim could get justice in the case." Members of the Propkar Smiti, floated by villagers to financially support the family in the court case and household expenditures, were also present in the court at that time. President of the committee Hemant Gurung said, "We are not satisfied with the quantum of punishment and hence will approach the High Court for life sentence for the accused. The accused has also raped another 10-year-old girl earlier in the adjoining Bharuwala village but he silenced the family with money and threats. This type of habitual rapist, who target innocent girls, must get harsher sentence." The other members KK Rai, Bhim Bahadur Gurung and YB Limbu were also present there.
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BJP leader Rathore dons spiritual robes
Haridwar, March 11 Now Rathore will give sermons about life and teachings of Sant Ravidas with his maiden discourse being held at Town Hall in Haridwar, organised by the Sant Ravidas Janmotsava Samiti. In this new avatar, Ravi Dasacharya Suresh Rathore seems to be at ease, giving lectures on the teachings for the upliftment of the Dalit community, communal harmony and brotherhood and trying to generate awareness about social malpractices such as child marriage. Speaking on the sidelines, Suresh Rathore refuted his new identity to get political advantage, saying that this was the awakening of his conscience. Suresh Rathore said he had been inspired with the teachings of Sant Ravidas and the saint appeared in his dreams, guiding him to work for social causes. He added that drawing inspiration from this incident, he decided to take to spiritual route. The upliftment of those who had been deprived of their rights for decades was on his religious agenda. His journey from politics to spiritualism is being interestingly talked about in the district. Sant Ravidas Janmotsava Samiti members refuted any political agenda behind this transformation, claiming that it's only for religious-social purpose that Suresh Rathore had started following spiritualism. Political pundits point out that Rathore, owing to being ex-chairperson of the SC/ST Commission, rose as the Dalit community leader from Haridwar and now with the title of religious guru, he will surely get more popularity which may come handy in his political career too. Suresh Rathore had contested on the Bhagwanpur Assembly ticket from Haridwar during the last year Assembly election, but was defeated by current Bahujan Samaj Party Cabinet Minister Surendra Rakesh. Now, this transformation will surely raise his political as well as social credentials and the BJP may take advantage of it in the upcoming three-tier municipal/panchayat elections and Lok Sabha elections too.
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CM lays stones, unveils projects in Uttarkashi
Dehradun, March 11 He said the Central Government had provided great help. The CM said that projects unveiled today would soon be implemented and the area would witness development. The CM said e-tendering introduced by the government would ensure that no irregularity took place. The CM laid the foundation of a bridge in Chiniyalisaun. He gave directions that it should be completed within the time frame given for it. Revenue Minister Yashpal Arya said the area would soon see a lot of development. MLA Gangotri VS Sajwan said the CM had provided great support to the disaster-hit people.
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Bahuguna’s one-year rule disappointing: BJP
Dehradun, March 11 Since the beginning the Congress-led government had been involved in petty bickering and as a result it spent very little time to understand the problems of the state. “No wonder development activities in the state have been stalled,” said Joshi. He urged the government to issue White Paper on what it had done for the welfare of the people and the development of the state in the
past one year. “The government should issue White Paper on its development activities in the last one year. We would like to know the steps it had taken in the areas of education, health, infrastructure and providing amenities in the villages,” said Joshi. He charged the government with taking the people for a ride on the issue of unemployment honorarium. “It has played a cruel joke on the youth of the state as only a few of them have got the honorarium,” said Joshi.
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Ensure speedy work on ropeway, Chief Secy tells officials
Dehradun, March 11 He also directed the Additional District Magistrate to complete the evaluation and measurement of the ropeway from Purukul to Hathipanv and the Library area in Mussoorie within 15 days. The Chief Secretary expressed displeasure at the slow progress of the ropeway, which is important to augment tourism in the region. He cautioned the officials that laxity in the matter would attract strict action. Jain said he recently talked to the Central Tourism Director General, Usha Sharma, for the sanction of funds for the ropeway. She agreed to grant funds for the project. It was decided at the meeting to start the construction work on the ropeway from Hathipanv to the Library area in the first phase. Besides, basic amenities would also be provided. The terminal of the ropeway would be built side by side. Since the ropeway would be built at a height of 15 to 40 metres, trees coming in its way would remain safe. Some five acres would be given at Purukul and 4.25 acres of the Urban Development Department in the Library area to the Tourism Department for the ropeway. Principal Secretary, Industries, Rakesh Sharma, Principal Secretary, Tourism, Uma Kant Panwar, Nodal Officer, Forests, RK Mahajan, Additional District Magistrate Jharna Kamthan and other officers attended the meeting.
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Water supply project launched
Dehradun, March 11 On the other hand, the Minister for Planning said the work on flyovers for Bhandari Bagh, Jogiwala, the ISBT and Balliwala would begin soon. He said traffic would improve with the construction of a double lane road between Mothrowala and Doiwala and the expansion of roads from Mothrowala to the Haridwar
bypass.
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Dharna venue to be shifted
Dehradun, March 11 Dharnas and demonstrations outside the state Assembly premises when the House is in session often lead to prolonged traffic snarls. The directive to shift the dharna venue was issued by Kunjwal at a
meeting convened in his official chamber to review security arrangements in
view of the Budget session of the state Assembly which begins on March 14. The District Magistrate (Dehradun) will identify the new venue for dharnas, Kunjwal told reporters. Once the new venue is identified, sits-in or protests would not be held outside the state Assembly, he said. The Speaker said the budget session would begin with the Governor's address on March 14. The general budget for 2013-2014 will be tabled in the House on March 18, he said.
— PTI
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Homoeopaths threaten stir
Dehradun, March 11 “Since the creation of the state, government homoeopaths have been denied promotion under the Assured Career Progression. And as a result, there has not been any pay hike,” said Dr AS Uniyal, president of the association. Besides, the government has also failed to hold a single meeting of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) since the new structure for the homoeopathy cadre was approved. “The post of Director, Homoeopathy, is yet to be filled," said Dr
Uniyal.
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Haridwar Cricket Assn beat DPS
Haridwar, March 11 Winning the toss, the Cricket Association of Haridwar opted to bat, scoring at the modest rate of 5 per over giving the DPS team a target of 103 runs in the allotted 20 overs. Chasing the target, the DPS team was bowled before the stipulated 20 overs, lagging behind by 13 runs. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited sports club ex-secretary MP Sharma gave away the prizes to the winner team of the Cricket Association
of Haridwar. Veteran BHEL cricketer Inder Mohan Barthwal said sports played a pivotal part in generating team spirit, mutual understanding and spreading harmony as players from different regions play as a team. On the occasion, Inder Mohan Barthwal, Neeraj Kumar, Sumit Pandey, Sanjay Verma, Abhishek Banta, Rakesh and Rachit Kumar were present.
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Employees of Treasury Dept go on strike
Dehradun, March 11 Umesh Babu Sharma, provincial president of the Treasury Employees' Association, demanded that the state government should immediately give grade pay to assistant auditors. He also demanded that the magisterial inquiry against six of their employees should be dropped. He said that employees would be constraint to launch an aggressive agitation if the state government failed to meet their demands.
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