Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Major reshuffle in State unit of RSS
Bhubaneswar: (visakeo)-In a major reshuffle in the State unit of RSS, the present State organising secretary Ajit Prasad Mohapatra has been chosen as the joint organising secretary of Orissa-West Bengal. Mohapatra was earlier also assigned to look the BJP affair. The present State joint general secretary Gopal Mohapatra will be the new general secretary. Similarly, the present general secretary Bipin Bihari Nanda has been chosen as the State vice-president. Jagadish Prasad Khadanga will be the new State organising secretary replacing AP Mohapatra . "These decisions were taken at the ongoing All-India Pratinidhi Sabha at Brundaban in Uttar Pradesh. Sarasanghachalak KS Sudarshan and Sarakaryabaha Mohan Rao Bhagwat and other top leaders attended the meet and approved the reshuffle move for Orissa," RSS said in statement here on Monday
Tibet crisis heat feels in Orissa - stop Communists’ mayhem in Lhasa
Bhubaneswar:(visakeo)- Claiming violent crackdown on pro-independence protests in Tibet, by Chine Government, that killed 16 innocent civilians in Lhasa as unfortunate, Orissa unit of Bharat-Tibet Sahayog Mancha and Orissa chapter of the Regional Tibetan Women's Association and RSS on Monday strongly criticize the move of the Communist Government and urged the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to insure justice for the Tibetan refugees living across the country including in Orissa. Besides, Women's body, all the Tibetans in Phuntsokling Tibetan Settlement of the State has also appealed the Prime Minister Singh to take the issue with his Chinese counterparts. Women's body president Tsering Dolma told The Pioneer that the recent attack on pro-democracy activists in Lhasa was very unfortunate and gross violation of human rights. She urged both Indian Prime Minister and Chinese Premier to hold talks with deposed religious leader Dalai Lama to short out the present crisis. "The World dose not wants to witness another Namgala incident and the only way that can be ensured is making sure that Tibetans are happy in their own land to risk their lives by crossing the border or their feet under harsh environment, Dolma said.
"Whether the Chinese Government admits it or not, a nation with an ancient cultural heritage is actually facing serious dangers," she said adding "Whether intentionally or unintentionally, some kind of cultural genocide is taking place." Bharat Sahayog Manch state convener Ajay Kumar Dehury also demanded that the Central Government should give due care for the Tibetan cause and should play a pro-active role to solve the crisis. The Manch reiterated its commitment to non-violence but refused to condemn the protests and called for an international probe into the China Government's crackdown. RSS State spokesman Simanchal Khatua demanded an international level probe into police excesses. He further said the Chinese ultimatum to Tibetan protesters to surrender reminded of 1959.
Bangladeshi Nationals are the security thread: VHP
Delhi (visakeo)-Bengladeshis are the great threat to the security of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. They are involved in many criminal & anti-national activities in the region. It is surprising that even after the clear cut verdict of the honorable supreme court of India and the high court of Delhi to send back Bangladeshis from our country, the govt. is silent on the issue.
Expressing his concern on the recent increase in the criminal activities of these anti-nationals, the VHP state unit General Secretary Mr. Rastra Prakash said that Delhi will remain unsafe until the Bangladeshi nationals are throne out. In a meeting held today in its head quarters at Jahndewalan, New Delhi, it is also decided that a memorandum would soon be given to the chief commissioner of Police & the LG in this regard. If the Govt. keeps mum on the issue, IVHP would be constraint to take the issue on roads but would never allow Delhi to become Bangladesh.
Expressing his concern on the recent increase in the criminal activities of these anti-nationals, the VHP state unit General Secretary Mr. Rastra Prakash said that Delhi will remain unsafe until the Bangladeshi nationals are throne out. In a meeting held today in its head quarters at Jahndewalan, New Delhi, it is also decided that a memorandum would soon be given to the chief commissioner of Police & the LG in this regard. If the Govt. keeps mum on the issue, IVHP would be constraint to take the issue on roads but would never allow Delhi to become Bangladesh.
Warmth of summer gradually grips the State
Bhubaneswar(visakeo): With few days left for the festival of colour, holi, people of the State has already felt the heat of a good summer this year. The daily temperature since the beginning of March, 2008, which is considered as the first month of summer, has been recorded to be almost two degree higher than the corresponding period in 2007.
According to the city of the Indian Meteorological Department, the daily temperature during the last two weeks has been hovering between 34 degree Celsius and 36 degree Celsius while in 2007 it was between 31 degree Celsius and 33 degree Celsius.Similar was the situation in Cuttack,. The mercury level rose to the highest 37.4 degree Celsius in Cuttack on March 6 while it was recorded 33.1 degree Celsius the same day last year. Except coastal towns of Puri and Gopalpur, the daily temperatures recorded at Bhawanipatna, Titlagarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Balasore are on the higher side than the temperature on same day last year. However, the Met centre predicted that the summer could be a moderate one. "Heatwave for the year 2008 will not be as strong as 2005 but not as weak as 2006," it said. Heat wave conditions prevailed for 40 days in 2005 while it was less than a week in 2007. Daytime temperature has been continuously hitting 45 degree Celsius every year during last one decade. In 2003, the temperature touched 50.1 degree Celsius at Titlagarh, known as the hottest spot of the State.
According to the city of the Indian Meteorological Department, the daily temperature during the last two weeks has been hovering between 34 degree Celsius and 36 degree Celsius while in 2007 it was between 31 degree Celsius and 33 degree Celsius.Similar was the situation in Cuttack,. The mercury level rose to the highest 37.4 degree Celsius in Cuttack on March 6 while it was recorded 33.1 degree Celsius the same day last year. Except coastal towns of Puri and Gopalpur, the daily temperatures recorded at Bhawanipatna, Titlagarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Balasore are on the higher side than the temperature on same day last year. However, the Met centre predicted that the summer could be a moderate one. "Heatwave for the year 2008 will not be as strong as 2005 but not as weak as 2006," it said. Heat wave conditions prevailed for 40 days in 2005 while it was less than a week in 2007. Daytime temperature has been continuously hitting 45 degree Celsius every year during last one decade. In 2003, the temperature touched 50.1 degree Celsius at Titlagarh, known as the hottest spot of the State.
Encroachment of Utkal Varsity land alleged
Bhubaneswar: (visakeo)-Citizens' Apex Association (CAA) alleged that at least 25 per cent 400 acres of valuable land allotted to Utkal University was under illegal occupation of influential encroachers. Neither Utkal University authorities nor General Administration (GA) had any idea as to how much land of university had fallen into private concerns, CAA said in a statement. The citizens' forum had sought details of land under Right to Information. However, the answer was furnished to the organisation was that, "a portion of the land is being used by University; a portion of the land is lying vacant for future use and portion of the land is under encroachment. "In a further query, the GA admitted that the information was not available with it. The CAA sought intervention of Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare for reclaiming the encroached land.
Population of PTGs counted at 78,519
Bhubaneswar: (visakeo)The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been implementing a 100% centrally funded scheme viz. 'Development of Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs)' for the conservation and overall development of PTGs. This was stated by PR Kyndiah, Minister of Tribal Affairs in a reply of a question by BJD MP Mohan Jena in Lok Sabha . He further added that as per information submitted by the State government, there are 13 PTG communities living in the State of Orissa. The total population of PTGs of Orissa was 58225 as per 1991 census. The PTG-wise population figure of 2001 census is not available. However, the population of PTGs of Orissa, as per Base Line Survey conducted by the State Government during 2007 is 78519. As per CCD Plan submitted by State Government of Orissa for the 11th Plan period, for the Mankirdia PTGs inhabiting Jashipur block of district Mayurbhanj, the State Government has identified certain priority areas viz. provision for providing cultivable land, housing, health facilities, residential education, connectivity, drinking water system and irrigation facilities, for attention. The Ministry has released Rs. 10.00 crore during current financial year for the development of PTGs of Orissa including Mankirdia PTGs, he added.
VHP questions Centre's fresh affidavit on Ram Setu
Bhubaneswar: (visakeo)With the Supreme Court all set to hear the fresh affidavit, which was filed by the Centre on Ram Setu on March 5, Viswa Hindu Parishad on Monday, questioned the affidavit saying "it was a modified war against the whole Hindu community,"
"As Babur demolished Ram Mandir, Aurangjeb destroyed Kashi Biswanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh during the Muslim rule, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi jointly following the erstwhile Muslim fundamentalists to demolish the historic Ram Setu," VHP International secretary general Prabin Bhai Togadia said.
Speaking at a Press Conference here, Togadia said VHP would organise protest rallies in each districts of the country on Tuesday in protest against the Centre's fresh conspiracy to demolish the historic Ram Setu. Earlier, the Centre had come under heavy fire from all quarters for questioning the very existence of characters and events described in Ramayana saying, it was a mere work of fiction and there was no scientific evidence to prove that Ram Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, was a manmade structure.
"It was not a fresh affidavit, in fact, the UPA has declared a war against the Hindu Community by pressing the fresh affidavit," Togadia said. Questioning the credibility of the Centre's fresh affidavit, Togadia said "As to why Union Ministry of Shipping filed the fresh affidavit, where as Union Culture Ministry was a respondent in the case," This shows double standard of the UPA Government, which was more worry for its south ally DMK, he added. He also opposed the budgetary provision of Rs 1,000 crore for the Muslims.
VHP would take all democratic means to defend the conspiracy of the Centre as well as the Tamil Nadu Government over the controversial Setu Samudram Shipping Canal Project on the Tamil Nadu Coast, he said.
While steering clear of the controversy it stirred by doubting the existence of Ramayan and its link with Ram Setu, the Centre has already sought SC's permission to resume dredging of the Setu, saying religions and faith could not dictate its policy decisions. Indirectly
hinting that linking Ram Setu to Ramayan was a matter of faith, the Centre laboured to clarify that matters of faith could not be the "basis and instrument" of State policy — that was to go ahead with the Sethusamudram channel project.
"If faith no criteria for Ram Setu, then why Supreme Court will decide the fate of Ram Mandir, Togadia asked. Objecting pro-defamatory
statements of UPA Government in order to satisfy the DMK to keep UPA intact, Togadia warned dire consequence with the Congress. "We have stood by our decision that Lord Ram not questionable and the Centre should refrain from hurting the sentiments of Hindus living across the globe,"
Viswa Hindu Parishad has announced to strongly oppose the State Government's move to provide various facilities to divorced Muslim
women. Togadia said the Orissa Government should avail such facilities for the divorce Hindu women. "It was very unfortunate move of the
State Government and VHP would strongly oppose it" he said. He strongly criticized the State Government's move to provide special
protection to divorce Muslim women and monthly pension. "If special protection and monthly pension for Muslim women, why the Government silent on Hindu women," he asked. Commenting on the Maoists' violence in Orissa, he said that the Maoists' have direct links with Pakistan based ISI and Nepal Maoists'. "The recent attack in Orissa an example of it," he added.
"As Babur demolished Ram Mandir, Aurangjeb destroyed Kashi Biswanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh during the Muslim rule, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi jointly following the erstwhile Muslim fundamentalists to demolish the historic Ram Setu," VHP International secretary general Prabin Bhai Togadia said.
Speaking at a Press Conference here, Togadia said VHP would organise protest rallies in each districts of the country on Tuesday in protest against the Centre's fresh conspiracy to demolish the historic Ram Setu. Earlier, the Centre had come under heavy fire from all quarters for questioning the very existence of characters and events described in Ramayana saying, it was a mere work of fiction and there was no scientific evidence to prove that Ram Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, was a manmade structure.
"It was not a fresh affidavit, in fact, the UPA has declared a war against the Hindu Community by pressing the fresh affidavit," Togadia said. Questioning the credibility of the Centre's fresh affidavit, Togadia said "As to why Union Ministry of Shipping filed the fresh affidavit, where as Union Culture Ministry was a respondent in the case," This shows double standard of the UPA Government, which was more worry for its south ally DMK, he added. He also opposed the budgetary provision of Rs 1,000 crore for the Muslims.
VHP would take all democratic means to defend the conspiracy of the Centre as well as the Tamil Nadu Government over the controversial Setu Samudram Shipping Canal Project on the Tamil Nadu Coast, he said.
While steering clear of the controversy it stirred by doubting the existence of Ramayan and its link with Ram Setu, the Centre has already sought SC's permission to resume dredging of the Setu, saying religions and faith could not dictate its policy decisions. Indirectly
hinting that linking Ram Setu to Ramayan was a matter of faith, the Centre laboured to clarify that matters of faith could not be the "basis and instrument" of State policy — that was to go ahead with the Sethusamudram channel project.
"If faith no criteria for Ram Setu, then why Supreme Court will decide the fate of Ram Mandir, Togadia asked. Objecting pro-defamatory
statements of UPA Government in order to satisfy the DMK to keep UPA intact, Togadia warned dire consequence with the Congress. "We have stood by our decision that Lord Ram not questionable and the Centre should refrain from hurting the sentiments of Hindus living across the globe,"
Viswa Hindu Parishad has announced to strongly oppose the State Government's move to provide various facilities to divorced Muslim
women. Togadia said the Orissa Government should avail such facilities for the divorce Hindu women. "It was very unfortunate move of the
State Government and VHP would strongly oppose it" he said. He strongly criticized the State Government's move to provide special
protection to divorce Muslim women and monthly pension. "If special protection and monthly pension for Muslim women, why the Government silent on Hindu women," he asked. Commenting on the Maoists' violence in Orissa, he said that the Maoists' have direct links with Pakistan based ISI and Nepal Maoists'. "The recent attack in Orissa an example of it," he added.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
VHP questions Centre's fresh affidavit on Ram Setu
Bhubaneswar: (visakeo)With the Supreme Court all set to hear the fresh affidavit, which was filed by the Centre on Ram Setu on March 5, Viswa Hindu Parishad on Monday, questioned the affidavit saying "it was a modified war against the whole Hindu community,"
"As Babur demolished Ram Mandir, Aurangjeb destroyed Kashi Biswanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh during the Muslim rule, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi jointly following the erstwhile Muslim fundamentalists to demolish the historic Ram Setu," VHP International secretary general Prabin Bhai Togadia said.
Speaking at a Press Conference here, Togadia said VHP would organise protest rallies in each districts of the country on Tuesday in protest against the Centre's fresh conspiracy to demolish the historic Ram Setu. Earlier, the Centre had come under heavy fire from all quarters for questioning the very existence of characters and events described in Ramayana saying, it was a mere work of fiction and there was no scientific evidence to prove that Ram Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, was a manmade structure.
"It was not a fresh affidavit, in fact, the UPA has declared a war against the Hindu Community by pressing the fresh affidavit," Togadia said. Questioning the credibility of the Centre's fresh affidavit, Togadia said "As to why Union Ministry of Shipping filed the fresh affidavit, where as Union Culture Ministry was a respondent in the case," This shows double standard of the UPA Government, which was more worry for its south ally DMK, he added. He also opposed the budgetary provision of Rs 1,000 crore for the Muslims.
VHP would take all democratic means to defend the conspiracy of the Centre as well as the Tamil Nadu Government over the controversial Setu Samudram Shipping Canal Project on the Tamil Nadu Coast, he said.
While steering clear of the controversy it stirred by doubting the existence of Ramayan and its link with Ram Setu, the Centre has already sought SC's permission to resume dredging of the Setu, saying religions and faith could not dictate its policy decisions. Indirectly hinting that linking Ram Setu to Ramayan was a matter of faith, the Centre laboured to clarify that matters of faith could not be the "basis and instrument" of State policy — that was to go ahead with the Sethusamudram channel project.
"If faith no criteria for Ram Setu, then why Supreme Court will decide the fate of Ram Mandir, Togadia asked. Objecting pro-defamatory statements of UPA Government in order to satisfy the DMK to keep UPA intact, Togadia warned dire consequence with the Congress. "We have stood by our decision that Lord Ram not questionable and the Centre should refrain from hurting the sentiments of Hindus living across the globe,"
Viswa Hindu Parishad has announced to strongly oppose the State Government's move to provide various facilities to divorced Muslim women. Togadia said the Orissa Government should avail such facilities for the divorce Hindu women. "It was very unfortunate move of the State Government and VHP would strongly oppose it" he said. He strongly criticized the State Government's move to provide special protection to divorce Muslim women and monthly pension. "If special protection and monthly pension for Muslim women, why the Government silent on Hindu women," he asked. Commenting on the Maoists' violence in Orissa, he said that the Maoists' have direct links with Pakistan based ISI and Nepal Maoists'. "The recent attack in Orissa an example of it," he added.
"As Babur demolished Ram Mandir, Aurangjeb destroyed Kashi Biswanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh during the Muslim rule, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi jointly following the erstwhile Muslim fundamentalists to demolish the historic Ram Setu," VHP International secretary general Prabin Bhai Togadia said.
Speaking at a Press Conference here, Togadia said VHP would organise protest rallies in each districts of the country on Tuesday in protest against the Centre's fresh conspiracy to demolish the historic Ram Setu. Earlier, the Centre had come under heavy fire from all quarters for questioning the very existence of characters and events described in Ramayana saying, it was a mere work of fiction and there was no scientific evidence to prove that Ram Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, was a manmade structure.
"It was not a fresh affidavit, in fact, the UPA has declared a war against the Hindu Community by pressing the fresh affidavit," Togadia said. Questioning the credibility of the Centre's fresh affidavit, Togadia said "As to why Union Ministry of Shipping filed the fresh affidavit, where as Union Culture Ministry was a respondent in the case," This shows double standard of the UPA Government, which was more worry for its south ally DMK, he added. He also opposed the budgetary provision of Rs 1,000 crore for the Muslims.
VHP would take all democratic means to defend the conspiracy of the Centre as well as the Tamil Nadu Government over the controversial Setu Samudram Shipping Canal Project on the Tamil Nadu Coast, he said.
While steering clear of the controversy it stirred by doubting the existence of Ramayan and its link with Ram Setu, the Centre has already sought SC's permission to resume dredging of the Setu, saying religions and faith could not dictate its policy decisions. Indirectly hinting that linking Ram Setu to Ramayan was a matter of faith, the Centre laboured to clarify that matters of faith could not be the "basis and instrument" of State policy — that was to go ahead with the Sethusamudram channel project.
"If faith no criteria for Ram Setu, then why Supreme Court will decide the fate of Ram Mandir, Togadia asked. Objecting pro-defamatory statements of UPA Government in order to satisfy the DMK to keep UPA intact, Togadia warned dire consequence with the Congress. "We have stood by our decision that Lord Ram not questionable and the Centre should refrain from hurting the sentiments of Hindus living across the globe,"
Viswa Hindu Parishad has announced to strongly oppose the State Government's move to provide various facilities to divorced Muslim women. Togadia said the Orissa Government should avail such facilities for the divorce Hindu women. "It was very unfortunate move of the State Government and VHP would strongly oppose it" he said. He strongly criticized the State Government's move to provide special protection to divorce Muslim women and monthly pension. "If special protection and monthly pension for Muslim women, why the Government silent on Hindu women," he asked. Commenting on the Maoists' violence in Orissa, he said that the Maoists' have direct links with Pakistan based ISI and Nepal Maoists'. "The recent attack in Orissa an example of it," he added.
Monday, March 03, 2008
VHP to organise rally in each district on March 4 --to defend Centre's conspiracy over Ram Setu
Bhubaneswar:(visakeo) With the Supreme Court all set to hear the fresh affidavit on Ram Setu on March 5, Viswa Hindu Parishad on Sunday announced to organise rally in each districts of the country to defend the conspiracy of the Centre as well as the Tamil Nadu Governmnet over the controversial Setu Samudram Shipping Canal Project on the Tamil Nadu Coast.
Speaking at Dharmarakhya programme by the State unit here at the IDCOL Auditorium, VHP International General Secretary Prabin Bhai Togadia said that rally and motor cycle rallies will be carried out in each district of the country in protest against the fresh move of the Centre as well as the Tamil Nadu Government.
While steering clear of the controversy it stirred by doubting the existence of Ramayan and its link with Ram Setu, the Centre has already sought SC's permission to resume dredging of the Setu, saying religions and faith could not dictate its policy decisions. Indirectly hinting that linking Ram Setu to Ramayan was a matter of faith, the Centre laboured to clarify that matters of faith could not be the "basis and instrument" of state policy — that was to go ahead with the Sethusamudram channel project.
Objecting such type of pro-defamatory statements to satisfy the DMK in order to keep UPA intact, Togadia warned dire consequence with the Congress " We have stand by our decision that Lord Ram not questionable and the Centre should refrain from hurting the sentiments of Hindus living across the globe,"
Dr Sailendra Nanda presided over the meeting while VHP State secretary Gouri Prasad Rath, Bhubaneswar VHP president Bhaskar Tripathy, Akhil Bharatiya Seva Pramukha Arbinda Chouthawala, city secretary Pratap Sarangi, Bibhutananda Sutar and Pramod Dash were among those present.
Speaking at Dharmarakhya programme by the State unit here at the IDCOL Auditorium, VHP International General Secretary Prabin Bhai Togadia said that rally and motor cycle rallies will be carried out in each district of the country in protest against the fresh move of the Centre as well as the Tamil Nadu Government.
While steering clear of the controversy it stirred by doubting the existence of Ramayan and its link with Ram Setu, the Centre has already sought SC's permission to resume dredging of the Setu, saying religions and faith could not dictate its policy decisions. Indirectly hinting that linking Ram Setu to Ramayan was a matter of faith, the Centre laboured to clarify that matters of faith could not be the "basis and instrument" of state policy — that was to go ahead with the Sethusamudram channel project.
Objecting such type of pro-defamatory statements to satisfy the DMK in order to keep UPA intact, Togadia warned dire consequence with the Congress " We have stand by our decision that Lord Ram not questionable and the Centre should refrain from hurting the sentiments of Hindus living across the globe,"
Dr Sailendra Nanda presided over the meeting while VHP State secretary Gouri Prasad Rath, Bhubaneswar VHP president Bhaskar Tripathy, Akhil Bharatiya Seva Pramukha Arbinda Chouthawala, city secretary Pratap Sarangi, Bibhutananda Sutar and Pramod Dash were among those present.
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