DM orders closure of schools in doon
Dehradun: In the wake of inclement weather conditions, the District Magistrate of Dehradun has ordered all schools of the district to be closed on Tuesday. The District Magistrate Ravinath Raman passed these orders on Monday after weather department forecast rainfall for next 48 hours. Raman had earlier ordered closure of schools in the mountainous areas. Due to the heavy rainfall on Monday the district magistrate of Pauri also declared closure of all schools upto class VIII in the district for Tuesday and Wednesday.
liquor peddler arrested, weapon seized
Dehradun: Police arrested a liquor peddler from Vikasnagar area and recovered a weapon and 18 crates liquor from his possession on Sunday night, said Vikasnagar circle officer SK Singh on Monday. The police have intensified vehicle checks in view of Holi. The Vikasnagar police conducted vehicle checking drive at important crossings. The Kulhal police post officials saw a suspicious car borne person who attempted to escape after being signalled for a check. Police later checked his car and found 18 crates liquor. On frisking him, police recovered a firearm. The accused has been identified as Shubham, native of Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh). He had brought liquor from HP to supply it to Saharanpur. Several cases are already registered in various police stations in UP against him. During interrogation, he confessed his crime. The accused was sent to Suddhowala jail under Arms Act and sections 60/72 of Excise Act after being presented in the court.
man found in critical condition in ditch
Dehradun: Police recovered a person in a critical condition in a ditch near Shivlok Colony on Monday morning. Raipur Police officer Abul Kalam said that they rushed to the spot after being informed by locals. Police found a person named Rajendra Thapa, resident of Shivlok Colony in a critical condition. He was admitted in local hospital where he was declared dead. According to his family, he had consumed liquor on Sunday night and had then fallen in a ditch.
body recovered in nehru colony area
Dehradun: Police recovered a body near Deepnagar bridge in Nehru Colony area. Police were informed that a body was lying near Deepnagar bridge on Monday morning. They rushed to the site after being informed about this. The body has not been identified and has been sent for post mortem examination. The man believed to be in his thirties may have died due to cold or from misadventure after consuming excessive liquor.
Vidya Mandir classes honours contest winners
Dehradun: Vidya Mandir Classes felicitated the winners of ‘Spot the Einstein Contest’ winners of The Asian School. The 20 students who excelled in the contest were given certificates and awarded trophies and scholarships. Vidya Mandir has also awarded scholarships of 50 per cent and 30 per cent per cent for admission to their School Integrated Programme to the selected students. The institute prepares students for IIT JEE examns. The selected students from class VIII to XII include Kartik, Kamakshi, Ambika Bansal, Arnav, Vidushi, Rishi, Kavya, Shubham, Viraj, Pranshul, Aniruddh, Abdullah Khan, Mohak, Suyasha, Bhanu, Aman, Shaurya and Modit. Vidya Mandir director Nishant Gulati, vice principal of The Asian School, Anant Thapliyal and Mathematics HOD Rajeev Ranjan among others were present.