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Haryana to double livestock
population HISAR, July 16 — The Haryana Government is planning to double livestock population in the state in next five years. The new Director Animal Husbandry, Dr KS Dangi, said here that a comprehensive programme had been formulated for the purpose. Dissolution or face protest: Hooda CHANDIGARH, July 16 — Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda said if the demand for the immediate dissolution of the Assembly was not accepted and if a government without popular mandate was imposed on the state, his party would take to the streets. |
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Protesters attack MLA’s house Replace
Hooda, says Malik Permission
sought to prosecute CM 4
youths held on fraud charges Fatehabad
is two years old CPM
observes protest day Two
injured in gang rivalry |
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Haryana to double livestock
population HISAR, July 16 — The Haryana Government is planning to double livestock population in the state in next five years. The new Director Animal Husbandry, Dr KS Dangi, said here that a comprehensive programme had been formulated for the purpose. Dr Dangi, (44), who is the youngest Director of Animal Husbandry and the first doctorate to head the department said, breed improvement, both qualitatively and quantitatively would be the priority in next five years. The director disclosed that the emryo transfer technology under field conditions had brought encouraging, results. He said, the Government of India, had appreciated the project and had provided full grant of Rs 34 crore for the purpose. He hoped that the programme would be completed in next five years. Dr Dangi hoped that in next few years, there would be a revolution in the livestock production in the state and claimed Haryana would be known as "another Denmark". Elaborating, he said, in the initial stages disease free zones in the state would be marked, so that the unique germplasm of "Murrah" the exclusive breed from Haryana, could be profitably marketed in the world. To a question on the massive breed drain from the state relating to the export of thousands of Murrah buffaloes out of state, who ultimately land in slaughter houses of the metropolis, Dr Dangi said, the government had already taken note of the situation. He revealed a project was being submitted to the Government of India, which was expected to be approved soon. This was besides the cash incentives already being provided to Murrah buffaloes owners. In next few years, he said, the major thrust area would be to provide provision for quality veterinary services including disease diagnostics, strengthening veterinary extension services, which may include privatisation as well, improving the feed and fodder production, besides human resource development. Dr K.S. Dangri, who took
over from Dr H.S. Dahiya, as the Director, is a known
animal breeder having done his Ph.D in the USA. |
Haryana Police solves 12 blast
cases CHANDIGARH, July 16 — The Haryana Police has succeeded in working out 12 bomb blast cases in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Chandigarh. According to Haryana police chief A.S. Bhatotiya three alleged militants, Sher Singh, Satnam Singh and Gurbax Singh, arrested from Panipat on July 5 have confessed to their involvement in 12-odd bomb blast and other cases. The fourth accused, Rattandip Singh, infact, the kingpin is still at large. These four are involved in the following cases: Chandigarh bomb blast on June 30; Chandni Chowk bomb blast on June 3, 1999. Blast at railway line near Rajpura, Ambala on May 29. Holambi Kalan train blast on April 16, 1999 (2 killed, 3 injured). Explosion at Lal Batti Chowk, Panipat, April 14, 1999. Blast on railway bridge, Shahbad Markanda, April 6. Recovery of 9.5 kg RDX at railway bridge across Ghaggar river near Shambh; Recovery of explosives from Markanda bridge, Kurukshetra, February 7, 1999; Recovery of explosives from Markandeshewar temple, Kurukshetra, on November 16, 1998; Explosion at Kaithal bus stand on November 16, 1998 in which 28 persons were injured; Blast at ISBT, Delhi, on July 26, 1998 (Four persons were injured); Explosion at Panipat railway station on March 31, 1998 (one killed, 8 injured). The police has seized one magazine of a Chinese Star Pistol, rounds and 10 pencil timers/detonators from the residence of Sher Singh. The accused further disclosed the involvement of Karam Pal of Gagoli village, P.S. Patran, Patiala district in some of the blasts. Raids are being carried out to nab him in Punjab and Haryana. On the basis of the disclosure made by Gurbaksh Singh, Sher Singh and Satnam Singh, the following weapons, ammunition and explosives have been seized from Kurukshetra and Jind districts. Two Chinese Star Pistols with three magazines and 23 rounds, two imported 9 volts batteries which are used to connect the IEDs, an electronic timer which can be programmed for any duration from 2 hours to 184 days and an electric detonator and black wire. Mr Bhatotiya said after
the break-out of hostilities between India and Pakistan
in the Kargil-Dras area, Ratandeep had received
instructions to step up the frequency of blasts. The
arrest of this gang had prevented an escalation of
bomb-blasts in Ambala, Chandigarh and Delhi. It had been
established that Ratandeep used to be touch with his
"controllers" in Pakistan and before every
blast he used to ring them up for detailed briefing. He
was also in close contact with ISYF chief Gurdial Singh
Lali in Germany. |
Emergency
victims honoured SIRSA: July 13 — "Loktantra raksha diwas" was organised at the local yuvak sahitya sadan last week by Pariwar Mil Samiti here. At the function, those who had opposed emergency and were victimised were honoured. The spokesman of the samiti said as many as 72 persons belonging to the district were put behind the bars for protesting against "suppression of democracy" during Emergency. On this occasion the samiti announced a donation of Rs 21,000 towards the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. * * * Despite, of the state government claim of having met the target of 24 hours' power supply, most villages and parts of the city suffer from power crisis. The city faces unscheduled power cuts and frequent voltage fluctuation. According to an officer of the telephone exchange, Mandi Ellenabad, they get one hour of power supply a day. A farmer of the subdivision complained of power shortage, saying they did not get more than five hours of power supply daily. Reports from Chopta, Dabwali subdivision, and other parts too, complained of unsatisfactory power supply. Demonstrations in protest against erratic power supply have been held at several places. * * * The first phase of "free handicap camp" is over. The camp was organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad, Sirsa, on July 4. At the camp 60 physically impaired persons got themselves registered for rehabilitation aids. Specialists from the Hisar handicap rehabilitation centre comprising three doctors visited the camp. The second phase of the camp will be held on August 8 in which artificial limbs will be given to those registered in the first phase of the camp, free of cost. * * * More and more people are coming forward with donations towards the Soldiers Welfare Fund. Blood donations camps have been organised and effigies of Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif burnt at several places. According to the Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Rs 5,56,990 has so far been sent for the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's Yudhveer Fund. Donations continue to pour in. A sum of Rs 1,67,400 has been contributed towards the fund. Residents of Ellenabad and the Teachers Association, Ellenabad. Twentyfive elders of the local Meerpur Colony, too came forward to donate a month's pension for the soldiers' welfare. The local unit of Bharat Vikas Parishad had collected Rs 60,000 and the Commission Agent Association has sent Rs 111000 for the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. The Municipal Council, Sirsa has decided to name the main circle on Begu Road, Diggi Chowk, after Krishna Kumar who died in the Kargil conflict. * * * Trading community in the city is living under the shadow of fear. During the last three months, there have been several looting cases in the city. Traders alleged that the police instead of controlling the crime by nabbing the criminals has begun to pest the traders for money. The latest incident was
one traders for in which a munshi was killed by the
robbers. No arrest has been made so far. The Anaj Mandi
remained closed for two consecutive days in protest. The
Haryana Beopar Mandal has assured the trading community
of all help. |
Dissolution or face protest: Hooda CHANDIGARH, July 16 — Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda said if the demand for the immediate dissolution of the Assembly was not accepted and if a government without popular mandate was imposed on the state, his party would take to the streets. Talking to newspersons here, he said his stand for the past one and half years had been to work for the dissolution of the Assembly so that the people could elect their representatives afresh. Answering a question, he said though Mr Bansi Lal was now again in a minority, yet the Congress would support him if he recommended the dissolution of the House to the Governor. In reply to a question
about Mr Om Prakash Chautala's allegation that certain
Congress leaders had taken money to extend support to the
HVP, Mr Hooda reacted sharply and said Mr Chautala was
speaking from his own conduct and experience. "My
father never disowned me," he added curtly with an
obvious reference to the fact that Mr Devi Lal disowned
Mr Chautala when the latter was allegedly found involved
in bringing watches into India from abroad illegally. |
Protesters attack MLA’s house AMBALA, July 16 — Agitated people protesting against frequent power cuts attacked the house of local MLA Mr Anil Vij yesterday night. People ransacked street lights of the Shastri colony Ambala cantonment and manhandled the brother of Mr Vij who came to pacify them. Mr Kapil Vij, younger brother of the MLA also received fracture in his hand, who was admitted in the civil hospital at Ambala cantonment. The police has registered case against Rakesh and few others allegedly involved in the ransacked. According to report Rakesh also received some injuries and was admitted in the hospital. Supporters of Mr Vij alleged that it was a Congress-supported attack. Many prominent citizens and organisations have condemned the attack. Mr N.C. Jain, President of the Ambala Traders Federation, Mr Satpal Dhall, President Chhotta Bazaar Association, Mr Brij Goel, President, the Sadar Bazar Association, Mr Ajay Jain, General Secretary of Citizen Council and Mr R. P. Gupta, General Secretary of General merchant Association also condemned the incident. The people before proceeding the residence of the MLA had ransacked the subdivision power station at 12 Cross Road. In a separate statement
Mr Chander Prakash MLA Mr Umesh Sahand and Mr Narender
Bengali alleged that two days back the same people had
attacked the house of their supporter Municipal
Commissioner Mr Lalita Prashad. They demanded action
against the culprits. |
Replace Hooda, says Malik AMBALA, July 16 — Mr Om Parkash Malik, former Organising Secretary, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee, in a letter sent to Mrs Sonia Gandhi has demanded a change in the state Congress leadership. He sought the removal of Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda as he had brought ridicule to the party by supporting Mr Bansi Lal, Haryana Chief Minister. Mr Malik said the support to Mr Bansi Lal was a great blunder as Mr Bansi Lal had been opposing the Congress in Haryana for the last so many years. Senior leaders like Mr Bhajan Lal and Mr Birender Singh had opposed the move but Mr Hooda had misguided the Congress leadership as he had a soft corner for Mr Bansi Lal, alleged Mr Malik. Mr Malik said the
decision to grant support and subsequent withdrawal of
support had disappointed the party workers and would have
an adverse effect on the party's performance in the
coming Lok Sabha elections. |
Permission sought to prosecute CM CHANDIGARH, July 16 — Mr R.S. Malik, a former IAS of the Haryana, today submitted a memorandum to the Haryana Governor, Mr Mahabir Prasad, seeking his permission to prosecute, the Chief Minister Mr Bansi Lal, Mr A.S. Bhatotia and Mr Satinder Singh, both IPS officers, for "wilful abuse of powers for promoting their personal interests at the cost of the state exchequer." If the permission was granted, Mr Malik said he would prosecute them under Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1998. Accusing Mr Bansi Lal of conducting affairs of the state like a "king" in utter violation of the oath of office he was administered, he alleged the Chief Minister created eight posts of Inspector-General of Police and promoted some junior IPS officers against these posts within 24 hours, before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections. He said there was only
one post of IGP in composite Punjab until 1965. The small
state of Haryana now bears the burden of six
Directors-General of Police against the one post of DGP
sanctioned by the Centre. Similarly, there were six IGPs
in Haryana until last week. Their number had now gone up
to 14 overnight. |
4 youths held on fraud charges FARIDABAD, July 16 — The police has arrested four residents of Delhi on charge of committing fraud on the pretext of sending four local youths abroad for securing them lucrative jobs. A police spokesman identified the arrested persons as a Sunil Mathew, Suresh Kumar, K.Balakrishnan (all belonging to Kerala) and Abdul Hakim. Ms Geeta Bhasker, stated to be their accomplice, has absconding. The police took action after Mohan Kumar, Somnathan, Hari Kumar and Balkrishnan complained that they paid Rs 2.70 lakh to the accused in Delhi for preparing travel documents for getting jobs in Malaysia. As the visa for Malaysia was not easily available entry permits as tourists were secured for Thailand from where they were to be smuggled into Malaysia. The complainants stayed in Bangkok for about 20 days but could not be smuggled into Malaysia and had to return to India. The arrested persons
were produced before a local court which remanded them in
police custody for interrogation. |
Fatehabad is two years old FATEHABAD, July 16 — Folk songs and dances by artistes from All-India Radio, Rohtak, marked the celebrations of the second anniversary of Fatehabad district yesterday. The programme was organised by the district administration. The commissioner, Hisar division, Mr Dharamvir, inaugurated the programme. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr V. Raja Shekhar, the ADC, Mr HP Chowdary, the SP, Ms Kala Ramarchandran, the panchayat samiti chairperson, Ms Indira Bishnoi, a former MLA, Mr Balbir Singh Chowdhary, and a host of other dignitaries were present on the occasion. The programme was set in motion by the artistes with Saraswati vandana. Asgar Hussain presented a patriotic song in Mewati language. The songs 'Bam-lahan' by Mahavir Guddu and party, a patriotic song by Charanjit Mohanpuri, a Haryanvi song by Neelam Chowdhary and a Punjabi folk song by Rajnish Kaur were particularly praised by the audience. A Haryanavi group dance by Meenakshi Sharma and party was a delight to watch. Mr Dharamvir said the
district had made progress in leaps and bounds during the
past two years. He said because of the concerted efforts
people and officers the district had achieved the
distinction of becoming the second largest producer in
agriculture in the state. |
CPM observes protest day FATEHABAD, July 16 — On a call given by the Left parties, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) organised a dharna in front of the Deputy Commissioners' office here today to mark a ‘national protest day’. The protest was against the alleged anti-people decisions of the Central Government. Workers of the party led by the district secretary, Mr Krishan Swaroop, gave a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner. The memorandum, addressed to the President of India, demanded that certain controversial decisions taken by the BJP government be set aside. The party also demanded that decisions regarding the telecom policy and the Gas Authority of India should be scrapped. It also demanded a
special session of the Rajya Sabha to discuss the alleged
failure of the intelligence agencies in detecting the
intrusion in the Kargil sector. |
Two injured in gang rivalry ROHTAK, July 16 — Two persons reportedly members of the Pappu Gauba gang received bullet injuries when rival gang leader Khushabi and his associates allegedly fired at them in the court complex here today. The injured, identified as Monu Gauba and Dalbir, have been admitted to the local PGIMS and are said to be out of danger. The police has registered a case under Section 307/34 of the IPC and the Arms Act against Khushabi, Kuldip and two others. No arrest, however, has been made so far. According to the SSP, Mr P.K. Aggarwal, Monu Gauba, Dalbir and their associates were taking tea at a roadside place opposite the State Bank of India branch situated in the court complex when Khushabi, Kuldip and their accomplices arrived there and fired at them. Monu Gauba was hit in the abdomen and waist while Dalbir, a resident of Sundana village was hit in armpit and shoulder. Mr Aggarwal, who visited the scene of incident, immediately ordered sealing of exit roads from the town. Police parties have also been sent to the possible hide outs of the culprits. Policemen in plain clothes have also been posted at the local residence of Khushabi, Mr Aggarwal said. Both gang leaders are said to be after each other's blood. In the past couple of years they had attacked rival groups in which two persons including an old woman had died. The old woman had died a
few months ago when Pappu- Gauba gang allegedly attacked
the rival gang in the Gandhi Camp Colony to take revenge
of the death of a brother of their gang leader reportedly
by the Khushabi gang. Pappu Gauba, was arrested after
this incident and is lodged in the local district jail |
HAU students suspend stir HISAR, July 16 — Students of Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) today suspended its agitation following an assurance given by the Vice-Chancellor, Dr J.B. Chowdhary, that their demands relating to the state govt. would be discussed with the officers concerned of the department soon. Dr Chowdhury also assured the agitating students that their local demands will also be sorted out at a joint meeting next week. The students were staging dharna for the last two days in front of the administrative block of the university in support of their demands, which include advertisement of vacant posts of ADG, veterinary surgeons and anganwari supervisors and other local level demands. The students action
committee in a statement issued here today has threatened
to resume its agitation if their demands would not be met
shortly. |
Truck driver looted HISAR, July 16 — Four unidentified armed men looted Rs 1.35 lakh from a truck between village Garhi and Sorkhi, on the Hisar-Delhi national highway, about 45 km from here, late last evening. According to the police sources, four persons in a jeep forcibly stopped a truck returning from Delhi,. The desperadoes whipped out a pistol and ordered the driver to hand over the cash to them. They took the money and escaped in the same jeep. The district police chief, Mr O.P. Singh, and the DSP, Mr Raj Kumar, visited the place immediately after the incident. A case under section
392, IPC has been registered on the basis of the
complaint of driver Jugal Kishor from Rajasthan. No
arrest has been made so far, the police said. |
4 killed in mishap KAITHAL, July 16 — Four persons were killed and one injured in a road accident near Titram village on Kaithal-Jind road last evening. According to reports the accident occurred when a Haryana Roadways bus HR-39-7083 of Hisar depot collided head on with a three-wheeler carrying some passengers and building material from Kaithal to Kalram village. Out of the four killed one Ganga Bishan is reported to have died on the spot while three others, namely Nanu, Ram Kumar and Karma, all residents of Kalram, succumbed to their injuries in hospital. According to a complaint
lodged with the police, the bus was being driven rashly.
The driver fled the scene of the accident. The police has
registered a case under Sections 279, 337, 304A, IPC. |
Gurgaon goes powerless GURGAON, July 16 — The city went without power for the better part of the day today with most residents of sectors sweating it out under extremely hot and humid conditions. While in a few sectors there was a complete prolonged blackout, others received erratic supply with frequent cuts. Electricity officials attributed the power problems on supply restrictions from Delhi. An Udhyog Vihar
Industries Association office-bearer said the prestigious
industrial area of Udyog Vihar had been without power for
the entire day from early morning till late evening. Even
after 5 p.m. only two-phase power was restored. |
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