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Wednesday,
October 3, 2001, Chandigarh, India  
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Dhumal launches cleanliness drive Mahatma, Shastri remembered Virbhadra's charges baseless: Negi Women quota Bill being delayed: Chandresh Farmers trained in storage methods |
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Hand over bridge to Army: Sat Mahajan HC directive to Health Secy Senior citizens’ body writes to Dhumal Painting competition
on wildlife
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Dhumal launches cleanliness drive Shimla, October 2 Launching the week-long statewide cleanliness campaign here today, he reiterated the government’s resolve to preserve the beauty and glory of Shimla. He said systematic and planned development of the capital and other major towns in the state was being ensured so that these did not lose there scenic charm and continued to attract tourists. He underlined the need for making the cleanliness campaign a mass movement, besides organising such drives frequently so as to create awareness about environment among the people. The government has already banned the use of recycled polythene bags in Shimla and other towns of the state. Mr Dhumal made a fervent appeal to businessmen and other people to cooperate with the government in keeping the hills clean. The Chief Minister said a plan for the beautification of Shimla had been taken up recently and a number of works had been completed under it. Mr Dhumal started the campaign from the Lower Bazaar by participating in the cleanliness drive along with other ministers and officers, including Mr J.P. Nadda, Mr Narinder Bragta, Mr Roop Dass Kashyap, Mr Ravinder Ravi, Mr Ganesh Dutt, Vice-Chairman, Himachal Pradesh Housing Board, Ms Indu Goswami, Chairperson, Social Welfare Advisory Board, Mr Harsh Gupta, Chief Secretary and Mr A.K. Puri, Director-General of Police, besides schoolchildren and representatives of voluntary organisations. The campaign has been launched simultaneously in all municipal offices located in Shimla. |
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Mahatma, Shastri remembered Shimla, October 2 A state-level function to mark the 132nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was held at the Ridge where Dr Suraj Bhan, Governor, Chief Minister, Prem Kumar Dhumal, Mr J.P. Nadda, Health Minister, Mr Roop Dass Kashyap, state Minister for Urban Development, Mr Narinder Bragta, state Minister for Horticulture, Mr Ravinder Ravi, Minister and MLAs besides schoolchildren and people from all walks of life, paid floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. A bhajan session was also held on the occasion. Later, they proceeded to Lal Bahadur Shastri Chowk and garlanded the bust of the late Prime Minister on his 97th birth anniversary. AMRITSAR: A “shanti march” was taken out by the District Youth Congress (Urban) on bicycles from Jallianwala Bagh and passed through various bazaars with slogans of “Mahatma Gandhi amar rahen.” Punjab National Bank is celebrating Gandhi Jayanti as “farmers’ day” through out India to commemorate the occasion. KAITHAL: Babu Parma Nand, Haryana Governor, white speaking as chief guest at a function organised by the Sewa Sangh said the principles of Gandhi must be followed to make society prosperous. SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Girish Chandra Saxena on Monday paid glowing tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. In a message, the Governor said the Mahatma inspired millions of people by his unique concept of non-violent “satyagraha” based on the philosophy of “ahimsa” and fearless action. Reports of celebrations were also received from Fatehabad, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kulu, Una, Nahan and
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Virbhadra's charges baseless: Negi Shimla, October 2 In a statement here today he said it seemed that Mr Virbhadra Singh was levelling baseless charges out of sheer frustration due to the raw deal he was receiving within the party. The fact was that life had returned to normal in Kinnaur district after the flashfloods. Of the 14 bridges that were washed away due to flashfloods, eight had been reconstructed and even the Wangtoo bridge, which had been washed away in the rains had been restored, Mr Negi said. The government also made adequate arrangements to transport apples from Kinnaur via Kaza Mandi. The government had been
purchased apples at the rate of Rs 10 per kg, which was more than the market price. |
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Women quota Bill being delayed: Chandresh Shimla, October 2 The MP, while talking to newspersons here said the half-hearted approach of the government towards 33 per cent reservation for women was amply clear from the fact that efforts to introduce the Bill were made at the fag end of the Parliament session. She said the Mahila Congress would educate women about their rights by holding camps at the block level across the country. The women members of panchayats would be asked to create awareness among the women of their respective areas in this regard. The BJP, the TDP, the CPI and the CPM had in their manifestos supported 33 per cent reservation for women, but it was not being implemented because of differences within the ruling alliance, she added. She said the Mahila Congress would actively participate in the
canvassing during the coming elections in some states. Seventeen zones in Uttar Pradesh and 5 in Punjab had been created in this connection. She indicated that she would contest the next Assembly election from Dharamsala. |
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Farmers trained in storage methods Chandigarh, October 2 Earlier, 50 women working on farms in the village were trained, both practically as well as theoretically, in modern methods of foodgrain storage at a 10-day camp. Farmers were told about losses to foodgrains when stored in conventional storage structures and the importance of metal bins to minimise these losses. The valedictory function of this training was held yesterday when Rs 22,500 was given to the farmers as assistance-cum-stipend. Addressing the gathering, Dr S.R. Singla, Assistant Regional Director of the campaign, said about 10 per cent of the foodgrains was lost annually due to traditional or conventional ways of storage which could be reduced by adopting scientific methods. |
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Hand over bridge to Army: Sat Mahajan Shimla, October 2 He said that the bridge on the national highway was the lifeline of the people of Kangra. He said vehicular traffic between Pathankot and Kangra was being diverted through the Damtal-Kandwal road eversince the bridge was damaged. The bridge was a vital link as Army convoys for Leh and Kargil passed through it. It was also important as it linked Mandi and Kulu district with Pathankot, he said. He alleged that the state government was discriminating against the Kangra area as a result of which the repair of the bridge was being delayed. |
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HC directive to Health Secy Chamba, October 2 Mr Jandrotia, president, Chamba Welfare Association, had recently filed a petition in the Himachal High Court with regard to the deteriorating health services in local Zonal Hospital. There is an acute shortage of surgeons, physicians and other staff besides dearth of necessary equipment and machinery required for the treatment of patients. |
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Senior citizens’ body writes to Dhumal Parwanoo, October 2 Mr Y.P. Sharma, president of the society, said aged persons from rural areas face inconvenience and many other problems in the absence of an old-age home. He said the demand for the upgradation of Kasauli tehsil with headquarters at Parwanoo. The other demands of the association included a bus stand and general hospital as the ESI Hospital only caters to the need of industrial workers. |
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Painting competition
on wildlife Shimla, October 2 In the middle school category, Rachna of government Senior Secondary school, Portmore, Jaininder Pal of Senior Secondary School, Sanjauli, and Sila of DAV Public School, New Shimla, won the first, second and third positions, respectively. A consolation prize was given to Abhay Behl of Deaf and Dumb school. In the primary school category, Akanksha Gautam of BSN Chakkar Neha Temta of DAV Public School, Lakkar Bazar and Rajat Kumar of Chapslie Garden, won the first, second and third prize, respectively. Satvant Sing of Deaf and Dumb School got a consolation prize. |
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Girl education stressed Shimla, October 2 |
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