Governor remembers State’s martyrs
Dehradun: On the eve of the 18th anniversary of Shaurya Diwas, Uttarakhand Governor Krishan Kant Paul said on July 26, 1999, the brave officers and soldiers of Indian Army fought in difficult conditions and threw out the Pakistani soldiers/infiltrators, bringing a historic victory for India. He said that many officers and jawans laid down their lives for their country which included 75 soldiers from the State of Uttarakhand who lived up to the glorious military tradition of the State. Paying glowing tributes to the Kargil martyrs he said, “Today is the occasion to recall their sacrifice and courage. The entire nation pays homage to the martyrs. We are proud of our army and our brave warriors.”
School kids send handmade rakhis to soldiers
Dehradun: In an appreciable gesture the students of Aryan School here have prepared and sent handmade rakhis and cards to Indian soldiers on the occasion of Raksha Bandan. By sending these items the students have expressed their love, respect and affection for the protectors of the nation. A communiqué from the school informed that this activity on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan was planned with the idea of instilling a sense of pride for Indian soldiers among the students. The students participated with zeal and national fervour in this activity and prepared Rakhis with dedication. After preparing these Rakhis the school handed them over to former Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Vijay, who will send them to the personnel of Indian armed forces deployed at the line of Control (lOC) and International border.
17 beggars arrested after complaints
Dehradun: Acting on public complaints against beggars creating problems for those going to the railway stations, ISBT and some other important places, Dehradun police have arrested 17 beggars and sent them to the beggars’ home in Haridwar after producing them in the court on Tuesday. A case under Sections 9/10 Beggars’ Act and 81 Police Act has been lodged against them in Kotwali police station, said SP City PK Rai.
Illegal mining tractor seized, driver held
Dehradun: Continuing with its action against illegal mining operators, Dehradun police have arrested a tractor driver Saddam, a resident of Sahaspur, from Selaqui during a vehicle checking drives in Sahaspur area on Tuesday. Police have seized the tractor too. Investigation revealed that the tractor was laden with illegally acquired mining materials. A case under Section 379/411 of IPC and 4/21 Mining Act has been registered against the accused in Sahaspur police station. Another tractor has been seized from Rajawala Road in Sahaspur too. However, the tractor driver managed to escape. A case under appropriate sections of IPC and Mining Act has been registered. SSP Nivedita Kukreti said that drive against illegal mining would continue in the district.