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EYEWITNESS Sonepat, December 16 Constable Suresh Kumar told mediapersons in his village that he was on duty at Gate No. 1 of the Parliament House. He heard the sound of firing and explosions around 11.40 a.m. from gates No. 11 and 12. He immediately rushed out of the gate and saw Mr Jagdish Yadav lying wounded. When he saw the terrorists running towards the main gate, where Mr Madan Lal Khurana and other MPs were standing, he immediately jumped towards them and pushed them inside the hall of the Parliament. Keeping his wits, he immediately locked the door of the main gate. He claimed that if he had not succeed in locking the door from inside, the terrorists might have entered the Parliament House and blown up the building, causing heavy casualties. For five minutes or so there was a persistent knocking on the door, followed by he sound of explosion. He managed to come out from gate No. 2 and saw the bodies of ASI Nanak Chand and others. |
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Crackdown
on unauthorised beacon lights Ghaziabad, December 16 A large number of vehicle owners also use hooters or display special type of number plates, which are contrary to the rules.
D.M. Ghaziabad Devashish Panda has instructed the police to keep an eye on such vehicles. Action must be taken against such vehicles owners, the DM has instructed. The UP Chief Secretary had, vide his order dated May 9, clarified the position on use of beacon lights. The Chairmen of Corporations and Committees with a Minister of State status, retired Judges of High Courts, Chairman of Public Service Commission, Chairmen of Zila Panchayats, and Mayors can put up flash red lights atop their cars. |
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Demonstration
against attack on Parliament Faridabad, December 16 They submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner, addressed to the Prime Minister. In the memorandum, the Parishad has appealed to the Prime Minister to take strict measures to check militancy in the country. In the memorandum, it is stated that while politicians had been making various kinds of statements, it is the duty of the government to take adequate measures to provide for the safety and security of the common man. Condemning the attack on the Parliament, the Parishad has urged the Prime Minister to take firm steps to crush such activities in the national interest. Many of the activists were of the view that India should destroy terrorist training camps being run in occupied Kashmir. |
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Chautala
bid to mollify industrialists fails Gurgaon, December 16 The Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation (HSIDC) has directed around 1,600 entrepreneurs of Udyog Vihar and Sector 18 to deposit EDC at the rate of Rs 402 per sqm in three equal instalments; first by December 31, 2001, second by March 31, 2002 and the third by May 31, 2002. In case the instalments are not paid on due dates, 15 per cent interest per annum would be charged on the amount in default and for the period of default. The non-payment of EDC would entail the resumption of the plot, warns the notice. While addressing the industrialists on the occasion of the 33th Annual General Meeting of Gurgaon Industrial Association (GIA) on December 14, Mr Om Prakash Chautala said that as far as the EDC was concerned, the government was ready to resolve any issue affecting the entrepreneurs of the State. If an industrial department had made some mistake, we would soon rectify it, promised the Chief Minister. However, the industrial community is peeved about the reaction of Mr Chautala. They feel that forming a committee was nothing but an eyewash as the entrepreneurs had been directed by the HSIDC to deposit the first instalment by December 31, 2001, failing which the interest would be levied. It was a tactical move to delay the issue, said Mr Raj Singla, general secretary of Chamber of Industries of Udyog Vihar. To a question as to why the demand of EDC was raised after 15 years, Mr Anurag Aggarwal, Administrator, HUDA informed the NCR Tribune that HUDA had given 681 acres to HSIDC in 1975 and since then it had been demanding external development charges, but it had not paid the amount. Now it owes Rs 71 crore from HSIDC, said Mr Aggarwal. Mr Raj Singla appealed to the politicians and senior bureaucrats to withdraw the EDC totally and not to scale it down. The industrialists have written to HSIDC to explain them the reasons of the EDC. Unless it was made clear as to why the amount was being charged, they would not pay a single paise to HSIDC, mention their letters. The industrialists might go to any extent to pressure the government to withdraw the EDC. We might jam the National Highway No 8 or approach the court or close our units in protest, said Mr Raj Singla. |
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When the Railways did not have the foggiest... New Delhi, December 16 But what really bothered the passengers and the relatives was the failure of the railway authorities to keep them posted on the delays. “I have been waiting for the Mumbai Rajdhani for over three hours now. The railway authorities have not even informed the public of the delay, which is very callous on their part,” said Mr Shankar, who had come to receive a relative at the New Delhi railway station. For the thousand-odd passengers, who found themselves quarantined in their compartments, the delay was inexplicable. “We had no idea why the train was halting at so many places. At one point we were detained for a considerable time. The fog made it difficult to move ahead,” said Ravi, who arrived by Rajdhani from Mumbai. “The Saharanpur Express is late. When we called the railway enquiry we were not informed that it would be delayed. I hope our wait ends soon,” said Anil. The weather department, on its part, explained that the fog had reduced the visibility, dropping at some places to zero. The forecast is that the fog will persist in the northern parts in the next few
days. The railways say they are geared up to face the fog. “For the last two years we have been following a very strict regime. There are a whole lot of measures and rules that we are following to save time and prevent accidents. In some places, where the visibility is very poor, we slow down the speed to 60 km per hour. Sometimes, if the conditions so demand, we bring the speed down to 30 km per hour. This is done to avoid bumping. Then, the staff is given guidelines on what to do when the train is stationary and another is passing by”, revealed the Chief PRO of Northern Railways, Mr Devender P.S. Sandhu. Apart from this, detonators are placed on the tracks to warn drivers. “When the train passes over the detonators, they make a very big noise, thus warning the driver that he should expect some signal ahead,” added Sandhu. Referring to the inconvenience caused to the public owing to lack of information, the railway authorities said: “We do the needful. We place advertisements in the papers and issue Press releases, but it is not always possible to give clear-cut details. We sometimes anticipate delays and inform the public. People can also avail of our enquiry services before they leave for the station. We understand the problem that people face, we feel sorry, but there is very little one can do about it.” Flight delays were reported due to the thick smog that seemed to shroud the area, reducing visibility and causing landing difficulties. Operations at the Delhi airport could begin only around noon. Some of the flights, which were delayed, are: 9W 723/724 Delhi-Varanasi-Hyderabad-Delhi and 609/610 Delhi-Leh-Delhi.
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Flyover delay angers residents New Delhi, December 16 It is quite surprising as a matter of fact, because the nearby flyover at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) crossing is being completed at a lightning speed. And four long years for this flyover and they say, “It would be done soon.” “It took them one year to widen the road. And the work is progressing so slowly, it feels that it is going to be years before we see the flyover,” said Indu
Vira, a resident of Anand Lok. “It isn’t just us, the residents of the area close to the flyover, who are affected. The entire south Delhi is getting affected because of the slow work. There are traffic jams all the time. I think where traffic is concerned, India is still 50 years behind other countries.” Often, it takes at least half an hour to cross this crossing which is near the crowded South Extension market. “It is even worse than a railway crossing in a rural area,” said Anil Chandra, member of the Anand Lok Co-operative Society. It is nothing but lack of imagination on the part of the authorities that it was taking so long to construct the flyover at a time when, with all the equipment available it “shouldn’t take more than a year at the maximum to build a flyover.” The residents said the authorities could have easily widened the road and started the constructions of the pillars simultaneously. “Where was the need to first widen the road and then start making the pillars?” The citizens of Delhi had high hopes that with the flyovers at the city’s major crossings, traffic jams would be forgotten and it would be comfortable to drive. But unfortunately, the construction of flyovers has taken so long in most parts of the city that traffic jams have become even more frequent and more time-consuming than before. Traffic experts, however, felt that even those already constructed, have not solved the problems of traffic congestion. When there were intersections at regular intervals, the traffic used to flow as a platoon, but now with the constructions of flyovers it has become free flowing. As the traffic moving fast suddenly comes to a halt at a crossing, the congestion is larger. Experts blame it on the authorities, saying the flyovers “have been constructed at the wrong places.” Coming back to the Andrews Ganj flyover, sources said “there was a lot of money involved” in the delay of the construction. Escalation is the word! A clause in the contract clearly mentions the provision of relief in case of a rise in prices during the period of the contract. “The longer the construction period, the more the chances of making money in face of inflation,” said
sources. G.C. Wahi, engineering officer in the Public Works Department (PWD) told the NCR Tribune: “The possibility of making money because of the delay cannot be ruled out. But there are many other factors also that result in the delay of work.” As far as the residents are concerned, they have complained to all, including Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Lt.-Governor Vijai Kapoor. But apparently, all the complaints have fallen on deaf ears as the deadline for the flyover, which was June 2001, has come and gone and the end is nowhere in sight. “We are very disappointed with the CM. She is not doing anything for us,” said a resident. |
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NCR BRIEFS Sonepat, December 16 According to a report, the injured student was rushed to the local civil hospital but he died on the way. The Rai police have registered a case against the driver of the vehicle on the charge of rash and negligent driving and causing the death of the victim who belonged to Khewra village. The victim was returning to his house after the closure of the school. According to another report, four occupants of the car sustained serious injuries when the car collided with a cow on the G.T. Road near Murthal Chowk about 8 km from here on Saturday. All the injured persons were belonged to Rampur Kalan village in Patiala district of Punjab, were immediately hospitalised and were stated to be out of danger. The third accident was reported from Kharkhauda town when a speedy jeep collided with a tractor resulting in the injuries to three workers of a brick-kiln. According to a report, all the three injured brick-kiln workers were rushed to the PGI Rohtak for further treatment. The police have registered a case and further investigations were in progress.
Youth kidnapped Mr. Dharamvir, a 30-year-old youth was reportedly kidnapped by some unidentified persons from his house in West Ram Nagar here on Saturday. According to a report, the miscreants came to the house and forced their way into it. They immediately pounced upon Mr Dharamvir and took him away in an auto vehicle which was parked outside the house. The family members of Mr Dharamvir informed the police immediately and a hunt is on to apprehend the miscreants who are still at large.
Bhajan Lal unhappy The former Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr Bhajan Lal was disappointed when none of his supporters turns up to welcome him at a dhaba on the G.T. Road near Murthal about 8 km from here on Saturday. According to a report, Mr Bhajan Lal stayed there for half-an-hour and waited for his supporters to greet him. Later he left for Delhi.
Open Darbar As many as 39 complaints were received by Mr Suraj Bhan Jangra, SDM in the open darbar held at Kathura village about 50 km from here on Saturday. The SDM disposed of all the complaints on the spot.
Driving test As many as 147 drivers passed their test held by the officials of the Haryana Roadways here on Saturday. According to a report, the interviews of passed candidates will begin from December 20 next.
Drivers dismayed Panic prevailed among the drivers of maxi-jeeps following the state-wide campaign launched against the unauthorised plying of maxi jeeps and other vehicles in the district. Many drivers alleged that the District Transport Officer had forcibly taken away their jeeps when these were being repaired in the workshops.
Fire breaks out A thread factory was gutted in a fire that broke out in it at Kundli village about 25 km from here Saturday night. According to a report, a short circuit in the power lines was stated to be the main cause of the fire. However, the loss is being ascertained by the owner of the factory. This is the third fire incident reported in the last one year. According to another report, the fire caused a huge loss in a Goel Spinning Mills at Rasoi Village on the G.T. Road about 20 km from here last night. The cotton and other goods worth about Rs. 6 lakhs were reduced to ashes in the fire. The fire tenders from Sonepat immediately rushed to the site and brought the fire under control. Of late, the incidences of fire have caused a great concern among the industrialists of this region.
Books
exhibition A two-week exhibition of various types of books was started in the main market of the Sector 14 a residential colony of the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) on Sunday.
Inaugurated Mr. Dev Raj Dewan, an independent MLA inaugurated the Sampuran Gramin Yojna at Bayyanpur village on the outskirts of this city Saturday evening. According to a report, Mr Dewan also distributed 215 kg foodgrains for ‘Food for Work’ programme and Rs. 90,000 in cash for the excavating work of the ponds in the village.
Woman hurt Three persons including a woman were injured seriously in a clash took place between two rival groups at Kurar village about 10 km from here on Saturday. According to a report, all the injured persons were hospitalised and are stated to be out of danger. However, the police have registered a case and further investigations were in progress. An old enmity is stated to be the main cause of the clash.
Merchant robbed Mr. Raghunandan, a kiryana merchant of Sonepat city was allegedly robbed of Rs. 1 lakh in cash by some miscreants while he was returning to the city last night. According to a report, the incident occurred near the Murthal Chowk on G.T. Road. He was waylaid and robbed of by the miscreants who managed to escape in a car. The police have registered the case . |
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MOVING FINGER IT has been weddings all the way. There are traffic jams, power breakdowns, inadequacy of parking places, shortage of mares and a roaring business for caterers, flower decorators, band-wallas, drum-beaters and even priests. All this because the auspicious time for the marriage is flying and there would be a period of “no marriages”. Obviously, the brides-to-be or the grooms-to-be or their parents do not want to wait for a month of Sundays. And when so many people are out to beat the deadline, there are bound to be problems. Some of them peculiar. A groom’s party from Palwal village had to return without the bride. The reason was simple. The groom was drunk and was in no condition to take the ritualistic oath. The bride’s family, from a village in neighbouring Mathura, was in no mood to oblige despite pleas from the groom’s family. After all, it was an altar, a holy place. There was an exchange of high words, even a minor scuffle. The middlemen had to intervene. This marriage party returned. The girl was married off to another young man. Then, there is an incident from a colony near Kingsway Camp in Delhi. The barat had gone from a central part of Delhi and wanted to be in high spirits. They had arranged for some drinks before arriving at the bride’s place. However, the cops acted as killjoy and took away the ‘refresher’, suggesting that the wedding party could collect it the next morning. Dunno whether the stuff was retrieved later. Luckily, the ceremonies finished without problem. All these incidents mark the importance of liquor on such occasions. In one such case when the boisterous relatives and friends of the groom had their fill, one of them forced some of the liquor into the mouth of the mare, carrying the groom. Incidentally, much of the stuff is consumed not only before the start of the marriage party but also on the way to the bride’s house. Of course, the well-heeled arrange the weddings in posh hotels where drinks flow like water. It is safer, though the excise authorities have a problem as the drinks are served at many places without a licence. This is perhaps the culture of Delhi and the area around the Capital during the marriage season. Of course, there are other features too. For instance, there is a new-found importance of the video man who at times is more important than even the priest. The ceremony cannot start until he arrives on the scene and lays down his network of cables. Often, he, and not the priest, decides about the angle in which the couple and their parents must sit round the sacred fire and how they should look up to pose for him. These days, mobile trolley-like units seen during the film shooting have been added to his equipment. One could go on talking endlessly about the new features of the weddings in the Capital. Jamia’s image It would be sad to describe this eminent seat of learning as a Madrassa. But no less a person than the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia lamented at a recent seminar that many people were ignorant about the existence and nature of the institution which is one of the finest where dedicated educationists like Dr Zakir Husain once presided over. What the present Vice-Chancellor was hinting at was the lack of awareness about such institutions. He would be happy if the Muslim community and those looking after the university, helped create a better image of it. The need was of a better channel of communication, he pointed out and expressed the hope that they would be able to communicate better with the outside world. Some others at the seminar agreed with him but had their grievances against the media for such a lapse. Old toll bridge Noida, adjoining the national Capital, is becoming a prized settlement of Uttar Pradesh. One of the finest bridges over the Yamuna—so good that it had to introduce toll to cover the cost—has now linked Delhi with this place. Its admirers sing its praises and compare it with the best in the West. There was another toll bridge, rather barrage, over the river which was used by many who wanted a better road to Noida. They even laid a big and beautiful garden on the way to the barrage, which was named Kalindi
Kunj. Many people from Noida and Delhi visit it in the mornings and evenings. Of late, there is a flyover on Mathura Road to connect the main highway to the barrage through Sarita Vihar and some other Delhi colonies. All this is fine. But then, what is the condition of the barrage itself, now that the entire cost has been recovered and the toll has been discontinued? It is an unhappy experience to drive over it. The approach road and even part of the barrage road is in a bad shape, the usual potholes and damaged surface. Look towards the sides and you do not find any water under the barrage, there are only weeds, millions of plants, which have covered the water surface. The authorities, trying to beautify Noida, might have been travelling mostly on the new toll bridge, but have forgotten about this old toll barrage. Maybe, they will care for it some day! Jawahar coats That fashion, howsoever popular, is bound to change some day or the other. And this is true not only of women’s fashion but also of male dresses. This being the discount season for handloom and Khadi, I visited the Handloom House in Connaught Place. There was a time when it used to have a good stock of woollen coats, particularly of what was known as Kashmir tweed. This time, there were just a few of them on the hangers, mostly of the same cloth and colour. I asked the salesman, if there were more coats in stock, which had not been displayed. Who wears them? The young opt for synthetic jackets with padding and the old or the middle-aged, go in for Jawahar jackets like the one you are wearing,” he said. Interestingly, he added that most of the people had given up wearing of ties and coats after the security personnel of officials and private agencies started wearing them. And so, those conscious of their status are going in for designer
kurta pyjamas and Jawahar jackets go with them. The security men have done what the patriotic leaders could not do in promoting the ‘desi’ attire. New crime pattern A distinct change has been seen in neighbouring towns
of Haryana, and other rural areas adjoining Delhi. Now young men and not-so-young criminals go in for assaults and killings as part of robbery. Recently, we were told about some young persons hiring a taxi near Rewari who stabbed the taxi driver on Rewari-Mohindergarh Road and took away the taxi. In another incident, two teachers carrying their school pay packets were robbed by young persons. In yet another case, a person was robbed of his car in Faridabad. If you were to look for such incidents, it will be a long list. Now, money is the motive of most crime in the region. Prem Kumar |
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FARIDABAD THE Sarva Karamchari Sangh (SKS) will hold a district level rally here on December 20, in protest against the `failure' of the government to meet its pending demands. According to Mr Subhash Lamba, District President of the SKS, the state government instead of fulfilling its election promises regarding employees had been following `anti-staff' policies. He alleged that while large scale retrenchment had been going, the government has been promoting privatisation and contract system despite the fact that overall functioning had failed to improve. He claimed that about 10,000 employees had been removed in past few years, while almost 70,000 posts in various departments had been lying vacant. Alleging that the employees protesting against improper stand of authorities were subjected to harassment and victimisation.
Driver killed A driver of dumper truck was killed and a machine operator injured today in an accident near Pali village. According to the information, the truck driver, who was coming out of a pit area of a mine in Pali region, was killed on the spot when the vehicle met with an accident with another truck and fell into the pit. Chanderkumar, a mechanic got seriously injured in the incident. It is learnt that the mines safety officials had declared the mine as unsafe under the safety provisions, but work had been going on as usual. As many as half a dozen mines have also been declared 'unsafe' by authorities concerned but it is reported that there was hardly any proper implementation of safety provisions. The mines officials further says that blatant violations of safety norms is the main reason behind such accidents. |
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Fate of Mandawali bridge hangs in the balance New Delhi, December 16 The area MLA, Ms Meera Bhardwaj, says that below the construction site there is a gas pipeline of Bhagirithi and 33 KV electricity line. The work has been deferred due to this reason. We are making arrangements for their shifting. The project report has been submitted in this regard and the work will start soon. Mrs Bhardwaj had made the similar announcement in a public function organised for the inauguration of Mandwali railway halt about 2 years ago, residents of the area claim. A social activist of the area Summy Bhandari said,
"Mandawali halt had been completed in only two years, then what is the obstacle behind this bridge. The reason is simple: this project has been a victim of state and central politics. They are passing the buck on each other. No one is interested to complete the project." Another social activist Arun Khanna said, "We are suffering badly as we have to travel four to five kilometres instead of 300 to 400 meters in the absence of this bridge." Mr Khanna said that with the completion of this bridge, even the rush on Vikas Marg bridge would be reduced to an extent. He claimed that the movement of trains in this area was so heavy that it had become one of the most accident-prone areas of Delhi. The residents also fear that the proposed bridge may meet the same fate like ITO and Minto bridges in rainy reason. These bridges remain waterlogged mostly during the monsoon. |
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MCD fiddles while Police Colony stinks New Delhi, December 16 Mr Arvind Kumar, a resident of the Police Colony, posted in police control room branch in the Delhi Police Headquarters, told the NCR Tribune that dirty water was stagnating in the colony as sewerage was completely choked in the area. Water is stagnant on the road, creating problems for the residents of the colony. The colony has become a place for breeding mosquitoes. As the sun sets, they bite the residents and make it difficult for them to sleep without the mosquito net. Several malaria and diarrhoea cases were reported within a few days in the colony. The residents reported the matter to the area engineers and executive engineers of the local MCD office several times as corporation is the only agency to maintain civic amenities in the area. However, they did not pay heed to solve the problem. Mr Arvind Kumar said that a few residents went to make a complaint again to the MCD office yesterday where they were told that the MCD did not have sufficient staff to clear the choked sewerage system. In the meantime, the residents are finding it hard to breathe easy. |
Criminal stabs wife, daughter to death New Delhi, December 16 The police said that a case had been registered against the
32-year-old Manoj and efforts were being made to trace the suspect. The Uttar Pradesh Police have been informed as some of his neighbours overheard him vowing to kill the police officer in Meerut who had placed a cash award on his head. Manoj is reported to have promised to kill the police officer after murdering his wife and his daughter. According to the police, the suspect, who is wanted in several cases of heinous crimes in western UP, had come to Chhawala in South West Delhi, where his wife and daughter were living a few days ago. There was an altercation between the husband and the wife who did not approve of his activities. Infuriated, Manoj is reported to have picked up a knife and stabbed his wife and daughter to death. The double murder caused considerable outrage among residents who were amazed at the brutality. |
Banks milked while the needy look on Sonepat, December 16 The situation reflects badly on the working of these banks; the irresponsibility with which the bank officials have been offering credit facilities to the unscrupulous entrepreneurs, leading to loss of public money, stands exposed. The story goes that a number of small entrepreneurs, who secured loans from banks on furnishing security in the form of industrial plants, machinery and raw material in their units surreptitiously disposed of these later on. The bank authorities are thus left in a fix and find it almost impossible to recover the loan from these entrepreneurs. The legal process to recover the loan is not very helpful in such a situation. The time has come to put an end to this scandal, particularly, because the government has pushed through measures to squeeze bank credit. Unless such shady bank deals are curbed, public money will continue to reach those unscrupulous entrepreneurs for whom industry is not a means to produce goods but to amass wealth through questionable method. Meanwhile, the general public is not happy with day-to-day functioning of the nationalised banks, which allegedly are fast becoming centres of inefficiency, and delay in terms of their services to the public. The working of the Haryana Financial Corporation has also become the subject of public criticism as many industrialists have failed to pay their loan instalments. It had even led to the auctioning of their industries by the officials of the HFC. Lack of proper planning and processing of payments under the Prime Minister’s Self Employment Scheme have failed the programme in the district. The needy have been left out and the greedy have lapped up all the cream with the connivance of politicians and bankers. Official sources have revealed that the banks had fixed a target of providing loans to 1,010 educated jobless youths under the Prime Minister’s Self-employment Scheme during the current financial year. However, the banks had sanctioned loans to 976 educated unemployed youths till November 30. These banks had delivered the amount to only 619 educated unemployed youths so far. The non-cooperative attitude of the bank officials has rendered the scheme a farce. The applications process is abnormally delayed at different levels and the recommendations of the task force committee are not honoured by the bank authorities for pecuniary reasons. Above all, political considerations play an important role in the choice of the candidates for the loans. Under the scheme, educated unemployed youths were to be provided loans up to Rs 35,000 to set up industries or start a trade or business. The government, however, liberalised the rules and the applicants were not required to furnish any surety or guarantee for the loans. Officials, however, maintain that only genuine applicants were given loans. But a cursory perusal of the list reveals that influential persons or their relatives or those who enjoyed the support of political bosses got the lion’s share. The real purpose of the scheme, to provide help to the poorer sections of the society remained simply a dream. In some cases, the candidates who were already running some business and were not eligible for loans under the scheme were accommodated under political pressure. Meanwhile, the district unit of the Non-Employed Persons Sangh has alleged that most of the bank managers had harassed the loan seekers in one way or the other to extract “bribes” from them. It also demanded a high-level probe into the complaints of educated and jobless youths so that an action could be taken against those found harassing the genuine loan-seekers. |
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SHOWCASE OVER the years, the traditional corrugated roofing dominated the industrial as well as domestic segment in India even though this roofing material was plagued with a host of problems such as it was brittle, unsafe and susceptible to fungus and algae, making the roof black in a few year. The metal sheets were the other roofing option available, but this form of roofing also suffered from several inherent disadvantages such as limited resistance to weathering, corrosion, poor thermal and sound insulation as well as dimensional instability as the sheet were easily flattened/dented. Etenit Everest’s new age technology is the perfect solution to all these and an ideal roofing material. It has an array of attributes and is a safer option to traditional roofing and it is also a stronger option due to its unique composition. It is made from a balanced blend of synthetic and natural organic fibers, fillers and cement. The roofing is available in attractive colours like terracotta red, off-white, green and natural grey.
Cyberline monitor The colour monitors delivers sharper images, real-life colour and flicker free display for comfortable long working hours. It has 1024x768 resolution at 48.36 Khz frequency brings out the best reproduction of images.
Allen Cooper In colours such as tan, black and brown, the leather accessories have an understated elegance that matches the profile of the top managers.
New audio system The new Xplod power IC Chip lies behind the phenomenal power and exquisite sound clarity of the range. It comprises of four-head unit model and has the CD changer model. The range comes with attractive features including MBP for optimizing the music for the most import person in the car, EQ7 for the perfect listening environment, AMS for finding the track you want, CD compatibility and graphic display.
Italian flavour The Jindal Group of company in association with Sorini SPA of Italy has launched per-te, a new range of chocolates with typical Italian flavour and design to add zing to your lives. These are the finest blend of chocolates made of pure milk and cereals. These are 100 vegetarian chocolates and have a shelf life of one and a half-year. The chocolates burst into a sheer creamy bliss that simply melts in your mouth just about the time when you do not want it to.
Barista House Blend The Barista House Blend, a premium blend of the finest Arabica coffee and home brewing equipment have been introduced in the country. The house blend, a 100 per cent Arabica beans shade grown at altitudes of 4500 feet, each carefully handpicked from the legendary coffee states of Coorg. The blend has a subtle flavour with full body. The final blend is packed the very day it is obtained. The home brewing equipment, the French Press, also known as a ‘plunger pot’ is one of the purest ways to brew coffee. Attractive and extremely simple to use, and it is also the most popular home brewing device the world over.
Dry cell batteries A new range of alkaline and dry cell batteries has been launched by BPL. The powercell alkaline batteries have been designed and developed indigenously by the company in the country. Its dry cell battery portfolio with the introduction of a leak proff metal jacked D size Zinc Carbon battery in extension of its brand BJP Shakti. The new Shakti D size battery is expected to strengthen the migration of the market from the less robust paper jacket products available in the rural markets to the more robust metal jacket formats.
Head and Shoulder The campaign was a result of R&D studies, which indicated that Head & Shoulder delivers superior performance than other anti-dandruff shampoos, because it contains twice the amount of ZPT, the active ingredient that combats dandruff.
Corn kernels Ready to eat, they are available in easy to open, hygienic tin can. Every spoonful is filled with plump, sweet kernel of corn that is crunchy and fresh. Easy to mix with any meal, the kernels are also easy to digest with a taste of entire family will love. From seed to can, every step in the creation of this healthy product is controlled to ensure superior quality. |
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BPL has launched “cyberline” range of colour monitors, multimedia speakers. The cyberline PC monitors are available with screen sizes 14, 15 and 17 inches. They come with regulatory compatibility such as UL, energy star making it a safe device for home use and entertainment. The power consumption is lower than 15 w in suspended more and lower than 100 w in the on state for a 17-inch monitor.
Superhouse Leathers, the manufacturers of Allen Cooper brand of shoes has entered into leather goods market in the country pertaining to a range of men’s portfolio bags, laptop portfolio, duffels, bath kits and a wide range of wallets, passport holders and other leather accessories.
Sony has launched a new series of car audios, the Xplod range, which is set to energise the car audio market in the country. The range offers the highest power output among car audios – 50 Wx4.
The Procter and Gamble has launched a new advertising campaign for Head and Shoulders, the anti-dandruff shampoo. The campaign focuses on capturing the benefits of using the shampoo’s double the capacity to fight dandruff and double the scalp nourishment than other leading anti-dandruff shampoos.
It’s crunchy…it’s fresh… and it’s a mouthful of goodness in every bite. It is the ‘Sweet Corn Kernels’ from Smith & Jones, the noted international food ingredient brand. From soups to salads, backed dishes and curries, the kernels are a versatile accompaniment to every meal.