Kusum Chaudhary Candidate of Samast Bhartiya Party (SBP) files nomination at Ellenabad

Kusum Chaudhary Candidate of Samast Bhartiya Party (SBP) files nomination at Ellenabad
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ELLENABAD
31 December, 2009
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Another nomination filed today was by Ms. Kusum Chaudhary of SBP. She was flanked by party president SBP Mr. Sudesh Agarwal and his wife Ms. Neelam Agarwal. Talking to media Ms. Kusum said that SBP is fighting the election on the basis of maintaining ethics and character, development and other issues shall come automatically if persons are elected on the basis of good character. We may not win the elections but shall surely initiate a new era where the voters shall have choice of good candidates” She added. “The SBP has already initiated a new revolution in Haryana and is striving to provide corruption-free and clean politics to the people,” said Sudesh Agarwal.

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Congress Candidate Bharat Singh Beniwal files nomination at Ellenabad

Congress Candidate Bharat Singh Beniwal files nomination at Ellenabad
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ELLENABAD
31 December, 2009
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Congress Candidate Ch Bharat Singh Beniwal filed his nomination papers before SDM Ellenabad Mr. Munish Nagpal who is Returning officer for this by-election. He was flanked by Chief Minister Haryana Mr. BS Hooda, Sh Phool Chand Mullana, Mr. Randeep Singh Surjewala, Sh. Gopal Kandaa and other prominent Congress leaders.

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HSGPC to declare its stance on January 1st about Ellenabad Bypoll

HSGPC to declare its stance on January 1^st about Ellenabad Bypoll

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29 December, 2009

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In a meeting held at Ellenabad on 28^th Decemeber, Jathedar Jagdish Singh Jhinda President HSGPC (Adhoc) stated that HSGPC shall decide on January 1^st about its strategy about oncoming Ellenabad By-poll.

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Baba Bhuman Shah Mela celebrated with religious fervor at Sangar Sadhan

Mela: Baba Bhuman Shah celebrated with religious fervor at Sangar Sadhan.

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27 December, 2009

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Mela Baba Bhuman Shah was celebrated with large number of devotees attending from all regions with great religious fervor today at village Sangar Sadhaan near Sirsa. Ashok Tanwar, MP Sirsa, Abhay Singh Chautala INLD, Bharat Singh Beniwal Congress, and several other leaders of various political parties also visited the religious Mela.

About Baba Bhuman Shah:

Baba Bhumman Shah, (born Bhumia Hassa) is counted among the top Udasi saints of India. He was born on April 14, 1687 CE at Behlolpur village , Deepalpur Tehsil, Montgomery District, Punjab (Pakistan), in a family reportedly coming of Kamboj lineage. His father Chaudhury Hassa Ram was a Numbardar and a well-known landlord of Behlolpur. Hassa Ram and his wife Mata Rajo Bai were known to be deeply religious and devotees of Guru Nanak as well as of Baba Sri Chand, the founder of the Udasi Panth. There are several legends and myths connected with Bhumia's early childhood. The story goes that once as a kid, when he was sleeping in his cradle, a cobra came and sat over his chest with his hood spread wide-apart. Mother Rajo was stunned at the scene but as she dared to approach the cradle, the cobra disappeared slowly with no harm to the sleeping kid. Another myth relates to the revival of the dead sparrows; and yet another one deals with restoring to health the lost crops of a poor farmer......so forth and so on. These were taken to be miracles and the peoples from far and wide started to crowd at Bhumia house to have his darshan.

Bhumia went for his schooling at the age of seven. He was very sharp and intelligent student and imbibed the essentials of Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam at a very young age. Besides attending to his religious lessons, Bhumia also performed the worldly chores like grazing cows in the company of other boys of his village. He would take his cows to the forest where he would also carry plenty of food and Jal (water) to run a free-kitchen (Langar) for the passers-by including the ascetics, saints, the poor and the orphans.

Little later, the family would move from Behlolpur to Deepalpur. By the age of fifteen, Bhumia had developed a strong aspiration to become a monk. With the permission of his parents he approached Baba Pritam Das of Pakpattan, the prominent Saint of Udasin Panth who initiated him into a Guru-mantra. On being formally initiated and baptized by Baba Pritam Dass, Bhumia himself became Baba Bhumman Shah. Soon afterwards, he started to preach the religious messages which were always accompanied by Kirtan and free-kitchen (Langar).

It is stated that Chaudhury Lakha Wattu, a Muslim landlord of village Kutub Kot had been arrested for some reasons and was put behind the bars at Lahore by the orders of the Governor of Punjab. Bibi Bakhtawar, Lakha's mother, was a staunch devotee of the Baba. She solicited Baba's blessings for the release of her son and it so happened that Chaudhury Lakha was released from the jail within couple of days. As a result, Lakha and his numerous Muslim relatives from the Wattu tribe also became devoted followers of the Baba. In addition, the tribe also surrendered a village named Kutub-Kot to the Baba which the latter made the centre of his religious activities. Baba Bhumman Shah travelled from village to village to preach his message of love, peaceful coexistence, universal brotherhood, religious-tolerance and equality. He had followers from many denominations including Hindus, Sikhs and Muslems.

Baba also visited the Dargah of Sufi Saint Baba Farid, Golden Temple at Amritsar, and numerous other Sikh and Hindu shrines during his religious itineraries. At village Kutub-Kot, which later became renowned as Dera Baba Bhumman Shah, Baba permanently established the maryada of Kirtan and free kitchen (Langar).

Baba was also a very dedicated Sikh of Guru Gobind Singh. It is told that once, Dashmesh Guru and his Sikh followers were going to Nili Bar when they visited Baba Bhumman Shah and took Langar at the Dera; pleased with Shah's noble mission, Gobind Singh blessed him that his Langar would continue to grow with no shortage of any kind.

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Ellenabad By-elections: Bharat Singh declared Congress Candidate.

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26 December, 2009

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Taking a lead which even caught INLD unawares Bharat Singh Beniwal has been declared the Congress candidate form Ellenabad by the Congress High command. He will file nominations at Ellenabad on 30^th December is expected to be flanked by CM Haryana Mr. B.S. Hooda, Phool Chand Mullana and other senior Congress leaders. SDM Ellenbad Mr. Munish Nagpal who is the returning officer has appealed to all parties and candidates to adhere to Model code of conduct

Ellenabad By-elections: Bharat Singh may be the Candidate from Congress; Abhay Singh Chautala projected as INLD candidate.

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25 December, 2009

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Ellenabad By-elections: Bharat Singh may be the Candidate from Congress; Abhay Singh Chautala projected as INLD candidate. Announcements likely very soon. Ellenabad by-elections is due to held on 20th January 2010, the elections holds at stake the luck of both the major parties of Haryana, the Congress and the INLD. While the parties are in state of unrest-full anxiety about the outcome of the elections, the electorate by and large is relaxed, and this particular response of the voters is worrying the contesting parties.

INLD Ajay Chautala Press Conference Video NEWS

INLD Ajay Chautala 21st December Press Conference Video NEWS

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23 December, 2009

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Ajay Chautala Speaks about Ellenabad By-Elections and Bashing up of Traffic Cop at NH10 Sirsa allegedly by Private Gunman of Congress Leader Gobind Kanda on 2oth December Evening near Vishal Mega Mart

THE LAW and order in the state has completely collapsed and not a day passes when some where heinous crimes are not committed with impunity. This was stated by Ajay Singh Chauatala MLA and the secretary General of the INLD while addressing media persons here today. He said that while on the recommendation of some top police cops Media persons are being booked and Sub Inspector level police personnel are deputed to make investigations. Referring to yesterday’s incident at Sirsa in which some private gun men of Govind Kanda a brother of Gopal Kanda Minister of State for Home Industries and Sports assault a Traffic Cop and then some INLD workers are booked in false cases. He also alleged that when the INLD Govt. left the regime in 2004 the state exchequer was full with over Rs.1700 crores, but now the state is reeling under a debt of Rs.13000 crores. He said that not only there is complete collapse of law and order but the acute shortage of Power and water has also greatly harassed the population. He alleged that the tall claims of Hooda that within 3 years there would be surplus power generartion and that Haryana would sell power to other states stands fully exposed and it has proved that he made false promises to hoodwink the people. He further alleged that only the henchmen and lackeys are given Jobs in the state without proper tests and interviews etc. On the other hand when contacted Gopal Kanda said that the INLD leaders have foreseen their devastating defeat at the oncoming Ellenabad by-elections and under frustration are making baseless allegations against the Congress workers. With reference to the alleged cop beating incident of yesterday he claimed that as the Home Minister it was his duty to ensure that no cop was found in an inebriated state during duty hours. He said that he has ordered for an impartial probe and those found guilty would be punished.

T20 Cricket Match between Electronic Media and Print Media.

T20 Cricket Match between Electronic Media and Print Media.
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20 December, 2009
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T20 Cricket Match between members of Electronic News Media and Print Media Sirsa, held at JCDV Stadium SIRSA on 20th Dec 2009; Electronic Media Team Won the match
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Gopal Kaushik selected for UGC-JRF

Gopal Kaushik selected for UGC-JRF
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18 December, 2009
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Accolades are being showered on Mr. Gopal Kaushik a research scholar of department of Law of CDLU on his selection for University Grants Commission Junior Research Fellowship. Mr. Kaushik had appeared in the June 2009 exam of UGC-JRF/NET. A law graduate from KUK, Kaushik had a brilliant academic record through out, he had also topped the LL.M of CDLU before this. This new achievement of JRF makes him the forst student of CDLU to get JRF. Humble and benign by nature, Mr. Kaushik gives the credit of his success to his father Mr. Mohal Lal Sharma, his maternal uncle Pt. Sita Ram Bhardwaj, and to his mentor Dr. Ashok Makker of LAW department CDLU. Mr. Gopal also had a stint as a practicing lawyer at District Courts Sirsa for a short while, but his love for higher studies and academics soon distracted him from the courts, and he pursued his LL.M. instead. He had also been teaching Law at Lala Hansraj Phutela Law College Sirsa to LLB Students. At LHPC also he is popular with the students for his informal way of imparting academic lessons.

About UGC-JRF

For candidates who desire to pursue research, the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is available for five years subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. UGC has allocated a number of fellowships to the universities for the candidates who qualify the test for JRF. The JRFs are awarded to the meritorious candidates from among the candidates qualifiying for eligibility for lectureship in the NET.

Under Construction Railway Over Bridge (ROB) Beam Collapses

Under Construction Railway Over Bridge (ROB) Beam Collapses
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16 December, 2009
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ONE of the beams of the under construction Railway over bridge (ROB) in the middle of City Sirsa on NH10, suddenly fell, today afternoon, whereas 4 other beams were also damaged and hung between the Pillars which are still standing. 2 scooters and a power Gen set were damaged under the debris of the fallen beam. No casualty was found. On getting information Inspector CID. Ajay Sharma and SHO city Sirsa Hans Raj rushed to the spot to control the situation. It may be recalled that the foundation stone of this Rs. 34 crore 22 lakh over bridge, was laid by Haryana Chief Minister B.S. Hooda on October 05, 2008. The bridge was to be completed by April 2010 and its construction work was going on war footing. Allegations are that use of inadequate and substandard material may be the main cause of the collapse. There is a demand that the material used should be got analyzed in a laboratory.

Ashok Tanwar and Avantika Tanwar Campaign for IYC Memberships

Ashok Tanwar and Avantika Tanwar Campaign for IYC Memberships,

Avantika Visits Gurdwaras in Sirsa in a gesture of Good will
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15 December, 2009
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Energy Conservation Mela DHBVN Campus SIRSA

Energy Conservation Mela
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12~14 December, 2009
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National Workshop at CDLU

National Workshop at CDLU
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12~13 December, 2009
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Andhra Bank Branch Inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner

Andhra Banks Sirsa Branch Inaugurated by Mr. YS Khyalia DC Sirsa
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11 December, 2009
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Mr. Yudhbir Singh Khyalia, Deputy Commissioner SIRSA, inaugurated the Sirsa Branch of Public Sector bank: Andhra Bank at Parkash Rattan complex Barnala road Sirsa.

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Addressing media persons soon after the inauguration, Mr. Mittal informed that Public sector banks have now the same outlook as Private sector banks but the working of these banks and dealings with customers is more transparent. He said that apart from all the facilities and services offered by any modern bank, Andhra Bank shall offer Zero balance account opening, No frills accounts for BPL persons, Student loans, Agriculture loans, loan against Gold etc. at attractive rate of interest. Mr. Nitin Bhandari, Sirsa Branch Manager, said that educational loans offered to Girl students shall have additional discount in rate of interest charged. Explaining the Logo and Mascot of the bank, Mr. Mittal said that Dolphin is the new mascot of the bank meaning friendliness and reliability as is the nature of Dolphin. Explaining about the symbol of the bank Mr. Mittal said that this is also very imaginative; The Symbol of Infinity denotes a Bank that is prepared to do any thing, to go to any lengths, for the customer The Blue pointer on the top represents the philosophy of a Bank that is always looking for growth and newer directions. The Key hole represents Safety and Security the Chain indicates togetherness, the colours Red and Blue denote dynamism and solidity.

Mr Nitin Bhandari informed that Andhra Bank, has its Head office at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, has a Pan-India presence with 1540 branches, spread over all the states. "Andhra Bank" was founded by the eminent freedom fighter and a multifaceted genius, Dr.Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya. The Bank was registered on 20th November 1923 and commenced business on 28th November 1923. Dr Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya was born on 24th November 1880 in Gundugolanu village, West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh. He was a renowned Freedom Fighter and a very illustrious personality. He was also president of INC in 1948

In order to step up its presence and to tap the business potential, outside the state of Andhra Pradesh, where it has a predominant presence, the Bank is opening Branches mostly in North, West and North-East and during the year 121 new branches are proposed in these states.

The Bank has created a new zonal office in Chandigarh to give thrust to its business plans & give focused attention in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttranchal, UT of Chandigarh and J & K.

INLD Ready for Ellenabad By-election

INLD Ready for Ellenabad By-election
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09 December, 2009
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INLD Supremo and Ex CM h. OP Chautala said in a press conference at his residence is that INLD is ready to face the Ellenabad by elections and are sure to win the same. ‘It is only the Congress who is not ready to face the electorate.” he added. Later he addressed a INLD workers meeting at Ch Devi Lal Sadan. Ch Ajay Singh also echoed similar words at village Mallekan during his visit.

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English Promotion Forum Annual Function

English Promotion Forum Annual Function
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07 December, 2009
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Top intelligentsia of the town including Doctors/Academics/Journalists & Lawyers enthusiastically participated in the annual function organized by The Sirsa English Promotion Forum last night at the local City Club. Prof. Sampat Singh, former Haryana Minister and present Congress (MLA) from Laadwa, who was the chief guest of the occasion in his speech appealed and exhausted the Indian Youth to attain proficiency in English Language that has assumed the status of lingua-franca. He asserted that without English many avenues of progress and carrier building of the Indian youth will become moribund and will add to the burgeoning the problem of unemployment.

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In his presidential address D.S.P. Mr. R. S. Saharan (retired) highlighted the annual report of the activity of the forum during the year. Some eminent doctor viz. Dr. R.S. Sangwan, Dr. Ved Beniwal, Dr. Gulab Singh & Dr. Subhash Narula in their speeches threw light on personal health and longevity of life. It was compulsory to speak only in English on the occasion.

The opening ceremony of the function was done by Ms. Avantika Tanwar w/o Mr. Ashok Tanwar MP Sirsa by lighting a lamp. A small competition to judge the best speakers was held to keep the audience amused, Prof Ravinder Puri, and Dr, OP Bansal acted as the judges. In the bigining Mrs. Nisha Rathore anchored the stage with her flamboyant English. For the rest of the program Mrs. Anita Goyal compered the rest of the program. Mr. Bhupesh Mehta. Mr. Bhupender Dharmani, Mr. Sanjay Arora, Mr. Sham Mehta, Mr. Dumra, Prof Ganeshi Lal, Mr. Jagdish Chopra advocate, both Sr. leaders of BJP, Mr. Ramesh Mehta advocate, Mr. Deepak Mehta banker, Mrs. Namrita Bhardwaj, Dr Karan Singh, Dr. B.R. Bishnoi, Prof. Yashpal Berwal prinicipal Govt Polytechnik for Women, Captain CR Kaswan IPS IG Retd etc. were also present. Mr. SK Setia SDM Sirsa, Prof. Virender Chauhan Chairperson Deptt. Of JMC, Gurjeet Mann, Ms. Manpreet Legha also spoke on the occasion. Mr. Inder Goyal, Nakshtra Diamonds, Mr. Pankaj Khemka, and Mr. Yoginder Gupta sponsored the program and prizes, Mr. Sanjay Goyal advocate and Mahesh Pareek advocate were the event managers.

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Dr.R.S Sangwan who was recently honoured by The Council Of Economic Growth & Research,New Delhi with "Bhartiya Chikitsa Ratna Award" was also felicitated at this function for his this achievement.
The C.E.G.R is a National Organization which honours people from all walks of life who have achieved landmark distinction in various fields like education, medicine & also by strengthening the social fabric apart from what they have achieved in their respective fields.
Dr. R.S Sangwan is associated with more than twenty educational Societies and Organizations involved in social cause apart from serving the people of Sirsa for over four and a half decades as a Surgeon,he has also given his invaluable guidance to Institutions like SIRSA Education Society,Arya Senior Secondary School,Helen Keeler School for Blind, Red Cross,I.M.A (Haryana) ,I.M.A (Sirsa) ,P.P.A (Sirsa) etc.as Chief Patron, President,member.

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Lalit Geetanjali Makan Foundation

Lalit Geetanjali Makan Foundation
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06 December, 2009
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EVMs Hundred percent tamper proof- K J Rao Ex Advisor ECI

EVMs Hundred percent tamper proof- K J Rao Ex Advisor ECI
Indian Youth Congress to be fully democratized- Ashok Tanwar
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04 December, 2009
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Addressing media persons at a press conference held at Congress Bhawan Sirsa today, Mr. K.J. Rao General Secretary FAME (Foundation for Advanced Management of Elections) and Ex-advisor to Election Commission of India dispelled the misconception that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) can be tampered with. Mr. Rao said that EVMs are absolutely foolproof and tamperproof. They are very much comparable to the best EVMs used even in the USA. During the development of EVM’s they were put to rigorous tests and there after no complainant about tampering of EVMs from time to time and in different parts of the country could prove his complaint, in fact many of the complaining parties had won the same elections where they had complained against the EVMs, the complaints were more or less political exercise of the parties to save their face just in case they lost the elections. He urged that media should also come forward and inform the people about the reliability of EVM; he subtly hinted that such rumors against EVMs should not be entertained by media if any political party tries to spread them.

Later Mr. Ashok Tanwar MP Sirsa and President IYC kick started the state wide membership enrolment of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) from Sirsa. Mr. Tanwar told media persons that since the formation of IYC in 1960, this is a first major reform which has taken place, this will ensure total democratization of internal affairs of the IYC, for this Mr. Rahul Gandhi has entrusted this project to FAME (Foundation for Advanced Management of Elections), this shall mean the end of ‘Chamchagiri’ era. Now on-ward any one from grass root level can also become a leader if he has the right talent and qualities compared to earlier situation, when only persons with right contacts could rise in the party. He said that the membership forms shall be scrutinized and a computerized data base with the photos of the members shall be maintained.

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2nd Haryana State Rural Sports Tournaments

PYKKA Tournaments start
2nd Haryana State Rural Sports Tournaments Inaugurated.
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03 December, 2009
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2nd Haryana State Rural Sports Tournaments Inaugurated at Shahid Bhagat Singh Stadium Sirsa by Mr. Sarban Singh, Commissioner Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs. The tournaments shall conclude on 5th December.

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