CS assures striking Hydel employees
Dehradun: Chief Secretary Subhash Kumar on Friday held discussions with representatives of Hydel employees regarding their proposed strike. He assured them that their reasonable demands would be sympathetically considered. He said their demand for time scale 09-05-05 and medical allowances had been approved by the Finance Department. He said their other demands were being examined and a decision would soon be taken. He appealed to them to withdraw their proposed strike in public interest. He said the Government was committed to safeguard their interests.
lekhpal, two Anganwadi workers suspended
Dehradun: Dehradun District Magistrate BVRC Purushottam suspended Chhamrauli lekhpal and two Anganwadi workers for negligence on duty. In order to address the grievances of the people residing in rural areas of the district, Purushottam held an open public meet at Panchayat Chhamrauli of Raipur block and heard public grievances. The officials concerned were directed to ensure that the concerns raised are redressed without delay. He expressed disappointment at poor execution of Centrally-sponsored schemes in the Panchayat and ordered suspension of Chhamrauli Anganwadi centre worker Parvati Dabral and her assistant Indira Devi for negligence. Residents told the DM that the lekhpal had never visited the Panchayat. The lekhpal failed to provide a satisfactory explanation to the DM who ordered the Tehsildar to suspend lekhpal Jagdish Rathor.
Biker dies in collision with truck
Dehradun: One person died in an accident when his bike collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction in the Nehru Colony Police Station area on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Vishnupuram, a resident Manmohan Bahuguna, said Nehru Colony Police Station in-charge Abul Kalam. The accident occurred around 11 am when his bike collided with a truck coming from opposite direction in the Mothrowala area. He died on the spot. The truck driver managed to escape from the scene after the accident. An FIR has been registered against unidentified truck driver in the police station.
CSIR-IIP sets up solar energy plant
Dehradun: In a move to reduce dependency on electricity, Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) has set up a solar energy plant of 130 kilowatts capacity on its premises. The plant is capable of generating sufficient power required to operate 500 tube-lights, 150 fans, and 50 computers.
Director General of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Prof Samir K Brahmachari formally inaugurated the plant on Friday. Installation of the plant will help in reducing the power consumption. It would also earn 10 per cent subsidy given by the government on the electricity bill.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended sufficient assistance to the institute for the plant that would contribute significantly in conservation of environment as well as natural resources. Director IIP OP Garg said that the plant would accelerate research work and would also play a major role in conservation of ecosystem on the premises. Dr SK Sharma conducted the programme.