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Tuesday, December 11, 2001, Chandigarh, India

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Lokayukta nails only 2 for scam
Adverse entries about others
New Delhi, December 10
The Lokayukta has, in his report on the allegations of corruption in the award of contracts by the Delhi Jal Board, recommended departmental action against two engineers for fabricating evidence and giving false evidence during inquiry.

CM’s Iftar: Nath and co make themselves scarce

New Delhi, December 10
In spite of Sonia Gandhi and the lavish spread of Epicurean delights, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit’s Iftar on Monday evening did not seem to inspire many Congressmen into making an appearance.
OUT OF SIGHT, BUT NOT OUT OF MIND

OUT OF SIGHT, BUT NOT OUT OF MIND: Sheila Dikshit seems to be rather peeved at the Iftar hosted by her. — Tribune Photo

EARLIER STORIES

	CM braces for next hurdle December 10, 2001
	7 roasted alive in fire at PVC unit December 9, 2001
	Neighbours offer to bail out Delhi December 8, 2001
	Displaced foursome fret and fume December 7, 2001
	Haryana cops’ SOS to Delhi December 6, 2001
	Four inducted in ‘new-look’ Cabinet December 5, 2001
	Sheila, Nath stick to their guns December 4, 2001
	Yet another ordeal awaits school kids December 3, 2001
	Four new faces likely in Cabinet December 2, 2001
	CM left with little room on reshuffle December 1, 2001
	Rs 1 cr burgled at MTNL exchange November 30, 2001

HATS OFF TO SUPREME SACRIFICE

Brigadier K.S. Dalal paying homage to the brave soldiers on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Mynamati battle honour day, celebrated by the 7th Rajputana Rifles at the Red Fort in the Capital. Tribune Photo

Ex-sweeper behind MTNL burglary
New Delhi, December 10
The Delhi Police today claimed to have solved the sensational Rs 60-lakh burglary at the Laxmi Nagar exchange of the MTNL with the arrest of two persons, including a former employee of the telecom organisation. A sum of Rs 11.10 lakh was also seized from them.

Install speed governors in DTC buses in 30 days: HC
New Delhi, December 10
The Delhi High Court today asked the Delhi Government to ensure that speed control devices are fitted in DTC buses in a month’s time. The orders for at least 100 such devices should be placed by Wednesday, the court ordered.

A schoolboy at the national pledge against terrorism on the Human Rights Day in New Delhi on Monday. — Tribune Photo Mukesh Aggarwal

Confusion reigns over new house tax policy
Faridabad, December 10
While the Haryana Government is busy espousing its new house tax policy and the changes in its assessment formula, residents of the Faridabad, which has the largest population in the state, do not know whether it will cover them or not.

IN PARLIAMENT
DDA breeds generic problems: PM
New Delhi, December 10
The Prime Minister has called for drastic action to check rampant corruption in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Parliament was informed today.

Retrenchment fears dog MCF
Faridabad, December10
The sword of retrenchment hangs over at least 550 daily wage employees of the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF), following the decision of the civic authorities to place the operation of 120 tubewells in private hands from December 16 next.

DVB metering

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: Two commuters enjoy a nap in the winter sun. Tribune Photo Mukesh Aggarwal

CRIME

3 members of inter-state gang held
New Delhi, December 10
The South district police today claimed to have solved several cases of dacoity, murders, attempt to murder and robberies in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, following the arrest of three persons belonging to an inter-state gang in a dramatic encounter last night near Batra Hospital. They were allegedly planning to loot a petrol station at M B Road.

Three attack old man, decamp with jewellery, Rs 14,000
New Delhi, December 10
Three unidentified men reportedly attacked an old man at his house in Janakpuri today and ran away with Rs 14,000 in cash and gold jewellery, including six rings, one pair of earrings, two bangles and a chain.

Three held while fleeing after robbery
New Delhi, December 10
Constables of the Delhi Police caught three criminals when they made an attempt to escape after ransacking the house of a businessman in Greater Kailash in broad daylight yesterday. However, the fourth one managed to escape.

EDUCATION

‘Vividha’ enthrals audience in Noida
Noida, December 10
Vishwa Bharati Public School, Noida, celebrated its 12th annual day function ‘Vividha,’ meaning variety, last week. The Vishwa Bharatians put up a well-orchestrated programme showcasing their prodigious talents and cultural achievements.

The tiny-tots of Vishwa Bharati Public School, Noida, performing the play, Cinderella, on its 12th annual day function.

Primary education victim of official apathy in Sonepat
Sonepat December 10
Lack of funds, material and teaching staff has landed primary education in a mess in the district. Though the emoluments of school teachers have gone up considerably, little has been done to improve the facilities for school-going children in Government schools.

SPORTS

Delhi, Punjab share points in Varsities’ Hockey
New Delhi, December 10
Punjab University rallied to hold Delhi University to a 2-2 draw to share points in the SGTB Khalsa College Golden Jubilee North Zone Inter-University Hockey (Men) Championship at the Khalsa College ground at Delhi University on Monday.

Subroto Cup final