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Churu district gets India’s first millennium village
New Delhi, August 06, 2008: Amarpura in Churu district of Rajasthan has been
declared as India’s first millennium village. It thus became part of the UN global initiative, The Earth
Institute and Millennium Promise, a non-profit organisation that aims at
achieving millennium development goals (MDGs) eight globally-endorsed objectives
setting path for other villages to emulate.
“The millennium villages are a way of meeting the millennium development goals,
economist Jeffrey Sachs, director The Earth Institute, said. Sachs will work
with the Gita Mittal foundation in Amarpura. The foundation, the trustees of
which include steel baron ML Mittal and his sons Lakshmi Narain, Pramod and
Vinod, has made a commitment to contribute whatever is required in the area,
part of Rajgarh tehsil, which is also their ancestral home, said TK
Vishwanath, honorary secretary of the foundation.
The millennium villages are part of an UN initiative based on integrated,
community- driven strategy meant to achieve the MDGs, for which less than half
the period is left to achieve the targets. There are already about 100
millennium villages, a bulk of them in sub-Saharan Africa. In Asia, besides
India, millennium villages have also been set up in Cambodia and Papua New
Guinea.
Source: The Financial Express |
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Bumper crop of onion but no storage facility.
Jaipur, May 12, 2008: There was a bumper crop of onion this year in Churu and Shekhawati region where you can pick up a kilo of onion for as little as Re 2. But the farmers are helpless as there have no storage facility. The worst-affected
districts include Churu, Sikar and Jhunjhunu where onion prices in wholesale markets have hit rock-bottom. Not a single cold-storage facility is vailable in the three districts. Ironically, chief minister Vasundhara Raje had on several occasions assured the farmers of the region that they would be provided exclusive onion storage facilities.
In the absence of such facilities and direct links with outside
markets, these farmers are selling onions to middlemen and retail market agents at throwaway prices
- between Re 1 and Rs 2 a kg. The Shekhawati belt is one of the largest onion-producing regions in north India and these onions have a typical white tinge compared to the red onions grown in the Nashik belt of
Maharashtra.
Source: The Times of India |
The Churu Shekhawati belt is one of the largest onion-producing regions in north India |
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Three women killed and 13 injured as jeep overturns near Churu
Churu, May 11, 2008: Three women were killed on the spot and 13 others injured when the jeep they were travelling in overturned near their village in Churu district on Sunday, police said. The women identified as Bhagawani, Kiran, and
Geeta were returning to their village after attending a family function at
Meetha-Dudhwa. The injured were admitted to a nearby hospital.
Sardarshahar
Municipality was granted 38.88 crores
Sadarshahar, May 7, 2008: Under the central scheme
U.I.D.S.S.M.T. Sardarshahar Municipality was granted 38.88 crores to
build sewage lines in Sardarshahar and for the repairs of its
city roads. This grant was possible by the tireless efforts of Sri
Bhawanlal Sharma, MLA from Sardarshahar and state government help.
Under this grant central assistance will be 31.34 crores,
Sardarshahar municipality share 3.77 crores and state government
share will be 3.77 crores.
People of Churu District celebrated Holi with Joy
Churu, March 22, 2008: People of
Churu and Shekhawati region celebrated Holi with gulal, colours and
dancing in Geendar, a vibrant traditional folk dance. Small and medium sized groups dance through the night to
the lilting tunes of the Nagada and the flute. Like any traditional dance, the Geendar also has special attires for men and
women.
The Geendar is particularly famous in the districts of Churu, Sikar and
Jhunjhunu. In every village or town of the Shekhawati region, there are hundreds of Geendar
dancers who dance the entire night for seven days at a stretch. The
Chung competitions were held at Churu, Ratangarh, Rajldesher by
famous Chung parties.
The mercury level in Churu district rose up
Churu, March 16, 2008: The mercury level in Churu district rose up, bringing respite for the people who have been struck by cold wave for the past month. The minimum temperature at Churu which was 0.2
degree Celsius two days ago rose to 5.0 degree Celsius today, while, it climbed by four degree.
The rise in temperatures was due to western disturbances, the spokesman said. Mercury hovered between 24 and 26 degree Celsius during day-time at some places. It is expected to rise further during the night, the weather office said. |
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Mahashivratri was celebrated in Churu District
Churu, March 07, 2008: Mahashivratri was celebrated with religious fervour throughout the
district on Thrusday. Shiv temples situated in various towns of the
district as Churu, Ratangarh, Sardarshar, Sujangarh, Rajgarh,
Taranagar, Bidasar, Ratannagar and villages have been decorated.
Devotees of Shiva fast during the day and maintain a long vigil during the
night.
On the day of Shivratri, the Shiva lingam is bathed with the five sacred offerings of
a cow, called panchagavya. Thereafter, the five foods of immortality - milk,
clarified butter, curd, honey and sugar - are placed before the lingam. Dhatura
and jati, though poisonous fruits, are believed to be sacred to Shiva and thus
offered at His temples.
More details about Shivaratri Lord
Shiva (शिव)
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Protest march and agitations in Churu
District
Churu February 18, 2008: Sani Mali Samaj Sangarsh Samiti demonstrate
their anger and held a protest march in Churu. They were
demanding for the arrest of culprits of Mangturam murder case.
Cold
wave swept Churu district
Churu, January 22, 2008: The
minimum temperature recorded today night in Churu 0 (Zero) degree Celsius. The minimum temperature at
Ganganagar -0.2 degree, Pilani -0.6 and Jaipur 6.4 degree
Celsius recorded. The minimum temperature recorded in Simla is -0.6.
Still whole of Rajasthan state reeled under intense
cold wave.
Churu
is again the coldest district
Churu, January 21, 2008: The
minimum temperature recorded today night in Churu -2 degree Celsius. The minimum temperature at
Jaipur was observed 3.1degree, Ganganagar -0.5 degree and Kota
7 degree Celsius. The minimum temperature recorded in Churu on
Friday was 7.2 degree. Whole of Rajasthan state reeled under intense
cold wave.
Churu
is the coldest than Shimla
Jaipur, January 4, 2008: The
minimum temperature recorded today night in Churu -0.3 degree Celsius.
On January 2, Rajasthan reeled under intense cold, with the mercury
plummeting to a minimum of -1 degrees Celsius (below freezing point)
in Churu, the coldest day even Shimla. The presence of
snow over the grass and tree was observed in different villages of
the Churu district. The minimum temperature at Pilani was observed
0.7degree, Ganganagar 1degree and Jaipur 4.4 degree Celsius. Forecasting a clear sky, the Met office said temperatures are expected to take a rise in almost every part of the state in the next 24 hours.
The previous week saw the absence of western disturbances guiding mercury to take a downward swing. |
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Bhagwan
Dhanvantri Jaynti celebrated
Churu, November 07, 2007: Bhagwan
Dhanvantri Jaynti was celebrated in Churu to remember and pay
respect to Bhagwan Dhanvantri, the founder of Indian systems of
medicine, Ayurveda. The Jaynti was celebrated in Govt. Bhartia
Hospital and presided by Shri Ishwarlal Sharma, the Incharge of
District Ayurveda Dept. |
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Salasar
Balaji Dham Lakhi Fair
Salasar, October, 26, 2007: Sarad
Purnima Lakkhi fair at Salasar Balaji Dham, ended today. In last
week Salasar Dham became 'Hanumanmay' (full dedication to Lord Hanuman).
Devotees of Lord Hanuman assembled here from every
part of the country for the holy dharshan of Balaji chanting 'Jai baba ki' with red patakas
(flag) in their hands. More than four lakhs pilgrims from Rajasthan,
Hariyana, Punjab, Delhi, Gujrat, Mahrastra, M.P. and other
parts of the country assembled here for Balaji-dharsna and for Puja in
the last four days.
Several welfare organizations and societies arranged
free meal, breakfast, free accommodations, medical aids and other
help for the devotees in Salasar Dham. Camps and tents were erected
for Yatri's (devotees) comfort at different locations and road side.
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Pilgrims
for Salasar Balaji fair killed in road accident
Ratangarh, October 21, 2007: Four
persons, including three pilgrims staying in a roadside tent, were
today crushed to death and three others injured in a vehicle
collision 13 km from Ratangarh. The pilgrims were going to attend
the famous Balaji fair of Salasarji. |
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Mandelia
Foundation celebrates Eid-Diwali Sneh-milan
Ratangarh, October 19, 2007:
Mandelia Foundation today celebrated Eid- Diwali sneh-milan samaroh
in a big way at Poddar Guest House. |
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Fund
for repairing roads and drainage
Churu, September 25, 2007: Churu
district towns will get 3.17 crore under central assistance scheme
for repairing their damaged roads and drainage system due to heavy
rains in August and September this year. Town municipalities will
get 205.16 lakhs for repairing works, while PWD will get 111.85
lakhs for repairing works. The granted amount have to be spent
within 30 days after the due grant and will be paid only after
conforming through
videography. |
Distribution
of funds for repairing the roads, through municipalities and PWD (In
Lakhs)
Towns
Municipalities PWD
Ratangarh
109.33
12.29
Churu
37.82
61.08
Rajgarh
18.85
9.25
& Taranagar
Sujangarh
39.16
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Sardarshahar
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29.23 |
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Ganapati
Bapa Moria... festival
Churu, September 16, 2007: Three
days Ganesh Mahotsava was observed in Churu with a large number of devotees
took part in a procession of Ganapati Visarsan started from Dharm-
stoop. Shri Sankarlal Sharma (Chief Army wing), Narendra
Sharma (Jila Parmukh Churu), Shri Kailash Bhojak, Shivkumar Sharma (Churu
Nagar Parmukh), Shri Ramesh Dixit (Nawalgarh), Jaikanwar Rathore (Mahila
Prakotsh), Mohan Giri (Sardarshahar), and many prominent person were
present in the function.
Sujangarh: Ganesh Chaturthi was observed in Sujangarh
with 31,000 ladus were offered to Lord Ganesh as Bhog in
Laxminathji Temple. Laddus prasad were distributed to devotees
during Shoba -Yatraas in the evening. Ganesh Chaturthi was also
celebrated at Sidhi Ganesh temple with Ramlila by Brindaban Ramlila
Mandal.
Sardarshahar: On Sunday the last day of Ganesh
Mahotsava, large number of devotees chanting "Ganapati Bapa
Moria..." took part in a Shoba yatra begins from Ganesh
temple.
Sadulpur: Ganesh Chaturthi was observed on Saturday
near Gantagarh with Bajans.
Ratannagar: Ganesh Chaturthi was observed at Ganesh Temple
with Akanda Ramayan and ended with a Shobha- Yatra.
Ladnun: Ganesh Mahotsav was celeberated in Majisa Nohra
by Ganapati Seva Samity with beautiful jankhis of Lord Shiva-Parvati,
Ridhi-Shidi and Ganpati on Sunday.
Bidasar: Four days Ganesh Mahotsav organised by Shivam
Sundar Kand Seva Samity was celebrated and Ganpati Visharjan was
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Shri
Arunkumar Sharma received honour for his social services
Ratangarh, September 6, 2007: Shri
Arunkumar Sharma (SDM, Ratangarh) was honored by 21 welfare
institutions of Ratangarh at Shri Ramkumar Bhuwalka Sabhagar,
Ratangarh for his outstanding contribution to solve the town's
problem and for his social services. In the function representative
of 21 institutions, Shri Sitaram Bhuwalka, Hariprasd Jhanwar, Shri
Diksha Kamra (Police updikshak), and several prominent person of
Ratangarh were present. |
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Tree
Plantation ceremony
Ratangarh,
September 3, 2007: A tree plantation ceremony, for the beautification
of Ratangarh town was organised under the Sahri jan Sahbghi Scheme at
Ratangarh near Dayalu Hanuman Mandir at Churu road on Sunday, September 2, 2007.
On this occasion Shri Arjun Megwal Dist. collector Churu
stressed the need to grow more plants to protect our environment.
He announced that state Govt. sanctioned Rs. one crore and one lakh
for the beautification of Ratangarh town and repairing its road.
Several prominent person including Shri Arjun Meghwal (Dist.
Collector, Churu), Shri Tolaram jalan, Sitaram Bhuwalka, Rajkumar
Rinwa (MLA Ratangarh), Arunprakash Sharma (SDM), Champalal Upadyaya,
Hariprakash Indoria, Shyam Bihari Joshi addressed the meeting. |
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Inaugurating the Tree plantation ceremony-
(From left) Shri Sitaram Bhuwalka, Shri Rajkumar Rinwa (MLA Ratangarh), Shri Arujan Megwal (Collector, Churu Dist.),
Shri Tolaram Jalan, Shri Champalal Upadyaya, etc.
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Tree plantation by
Shri Arjun Meghwal (Collector,
Churu Dist.), Shri Rajkumar Rinwa (MLA) . |
Sramadan
is the supreme Dan
Ratangarh , July 12, 2007: Today sub-divisional authority
Shri Arunprakash Sharma, Tahsildar Murarilal Sharma, Shri Lokesh Sahal,
Shri Hari Singh, Kanihyalal Soni, Ompraksh Soni, Mirazudin, Jagdev
Sharma, Harnath Singh, Om Maharsi and other employees of Garh Parisar
performed cleaning operation and Sramadan in Garh and Tahsil area
early in the morning. Shri Arunprakash said that Sramadan is the
greatest Dan.
Churu, July 12, 2007: Under the operation Kayakalpa, officers
and employees of Forest and Garden Dept. performed Sramadan and plantation.
They also destroyed the polythene bags which are very harmful for our
health and environment.
Source: Bhasakar News
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