DEHRADUN
Joshi to head commission: Dr DP Joshi, a member of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UPSC), will now head the commission. Principal Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh said according to the provision of powers vested with the Governor under Article 316 (1), Joshi had been appointed Chairman of the UPSC. His tenure will start from the day he assumes the office.
Technology Day today: The Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, will celebrate National Technology Day on May 11. A total of 500 schoolchildren have been invited to visit the Forest Research Institute’s City Centre campus that houses a photo gallery. Museums at the Kaulagarh office will also remain open for the visitors.
Father, son arrested: The police has arrested a father-son duo on the charge of gambling and seized more than Rs 20,000 from their possession. They have been identified as Nepal Singh and his son, Raju. Both have been booked under the Gangsters Act.
Meeting of sangathan: The Uttarakhand Sarv Samaj Sangathan has called a meeting on May 15 at Gita Bhawan to deliberate upon launching a campaign against the decision of the state government to make the knowledge of local dialects for the eligibility of government jobs compulsory. The meeting will be attended by office-bearers of various organisations, who are not native of hill areas.
NAINITAL
Alva reviews works: State Governor Margaret Alva reviewed various works being done at Raj Bhawan here on Tuesday and ordered that works be done as per norms within the specified timeframe. Alva personally inspected the Golf Club, fencing work on the Raj Bhawan premises, rainwater harvesting, a swimming pool and restoration works at the main building. She also took stock of preparations for the forthcoming Raj Bhawan Golf Tournament that is slated to start on May 27.
Kumaon Briefs
Women carry patient in palanquin to road: Women of Tusreda village in Bageshwar carried a female patient in a palanquin to a road 6 km away from their village from where the patient was taken to a hospital in a vehicle. On Saturday night, when all men of the village had gone to attend a wedding, 22-year-old Kavita complained of stomachache. With no medical aid available in the village, the incident is a pointer to the plight of rural women.
Loan to farmers: District Magistrate, Nainital, Shailesh Bagauli has urged banking institutions to come forward for offering loans to farmers for developing poly houses. He said at least five villages should be developed as model villages for the purpose. At a meeting of the District Review and Coordination Committee here on Tuesday, Bagauli asked the District Horticulture Officer to prepare a project within a week in this regard.
One killed in mishap: One person was killed when the car he was travelling in overturned after colliding with a divider on the Nainital road. The deceased, Prakash Pathak, was returning after attending a wedding in Ranikhet. He was a resident of Shantipuri locality of Pantnagar.
Painting competition: The New Club, Nainital, will organise a painting competition for children of various schools on May 15. The competition would be organised on premises of the club and participants would be divided into two categories. Secretary of the club KB Melkani said students from various schools were expected to participate in the event.
Salary payment stopped: District Magistrate, Bageshwar, CS Napalchayal has ordered to stop the payment of salaries to employees of the mobile unit of the Horticulture Department as they were found absent from duty during a surprise check. Napalchayal has also recommended departmental action against the erring officials. He has also expressed his displeasure at the slow pace of work with regards to the construction of a new tehsil office, cabins and residential facilities in Kanda area of the district.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110511/region.htm
Joshi to head commission: Dr DP Joshi, a member of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UPSC), will now head the commission. Principal Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh said according to the provision of powers vested with the Governor under Article 316 (1), Joshi had been appointed Chairman of the UPSC. His tenure will start from the day he assumes the office.
Technology Day today: The Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, will celebrate National Technology Day on May 11. A total of 500 schoolchildren have been invited to visit the Forest Research Institute’s City Centre campus that houses a photo gallery. Museums at the Kaulagarh office will also remain open for the visitors.
Father, son arrested: The police has arrested a father-son duo on the charge of gambling and seized more than Rs 20,000 from their possession. They have been identified as Nepal Singh and his son, Raju. Both have been booked under the Gangsters Act.
Meeting of sangathan: The Uttarakhand Sarv Samaj Sangathan has called a meeting on May 15 at Gita Bhawan to deliberate upon launching a campaign against the decision of the state government to make the knowledge of local dialects for the eligibility of government jobs compulsory. The meeting will be attended by office-bearers of various organisations, who are not native of hill areas.
NAINITAL
Alva reviews works: State Governor Margaret Alva reviewed various works being done at Raj Bhawan here on Tuesday and ordered that works be done as per norms within the specified timeframe. Alva personally inspected the Golf Club, fencing work on the Raj Bhawan premises, rainwater harvesting, a swimming pool and restoration works at the main building. She also took stock of preparations for the forthcoming Raj Bhawan Golf Tournament that is slated to start on May 27.
Kumaon Briefs
Women carry patient in palanquin to road: Women of Tusreda village in Bageshwar carried a female patient in a palanquin to a road 6 km away from their village from where the patient was taken to a hospital in a vehicle. On Saturday night, when all men of the village had gone to attend a wedding, 22-year-old Kavita complained of stomachache. With no medical aid available in the village, the incident is a pointer to the plight of rural women.
Loan to farmers: District Magistrate, Nainital, Shailesh Bagauli has urged banking institutions to come forward for offering loans to farmers for developing poly houses. He said at least five villages should be developed as model villages for the purpose. At a meeting of the District Review and Coordination Committee here on Tuesday, Bagauli asked the District Horticulture Officer to prepare a project within a week in this regard.
One killed in mishap: One person was killed when the car he was travelling in overturned after colliding with a divider on the Nainital road. The deceased, Prakash Pathak, was returning after attending a wedding in Ranikhet. He was a resident of Shantipuri locality of Pantnagar.
Painting competition: The New Club, Nainital, will organise a painting competition for children of various schools on May 15. The competition would be organised on premises of the club and participants would be divided into two categories. Secretary of the club KB Melkani said students from various schools were expected to participate in the event.
Salary payment stopped: District Magistrate, Bageshwar, CS Napalchayal has ordered to stop the payment of salaries to employees of the mobile unit of the Horticulture Department as they were found absent from duty during a surprise check. Napalchayal has also recommended departmental action against the erring officials. He has also expressed his displeasure at the slow pace of work with regards to the construction of a new tehsil office, cabins and residential facilities in Kanda area of the district.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110511/region.htm
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