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Congress set to elect Mayor on Monday A crucial meeting will be held on Monday to elect the Delhi Mayor. It will be attended by senior Congress leaders, including the AICC general secretary, Mr Kamal Nath, Delhi Chief Minister, Ms Sheila Dikshit and DPCC chief, Mr Subhash Chopra. Since the Mayor has to be woman in the first year of the corporation, as envisaged in the 74th amendment of the Constitution, the contenders for the post are lobbying with senior party leaders to boost their prospects. TNS
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NCR development
model ever elusive New Delhi, March 30 Even as preparations are on for the deliberations over the NCR plan 2021, experts differed on the strategy to be adopted to decongest Delhi and measures that need to be taken to wean the industry and the people away from the national Capital. The move to decongest Delhi assumes utmost importance, given that the population of the National Capital Territory is likely to double and touch 224 lakhs in 2021. Given the incessant flow of migrants, the civic amenities in the Capital would come under greater strain, leading to severe deficiencies in essential services, congestion, pollution, scarcity of affordable land and shelter, formation of slums and unauthorised colonies etc. While the experts agree on the grave implications, if the region around Delhi is not made attractive, there is little consensus on the model of development to the adopted. Town planning expert, Prof N Sreedharan, of School of Planning and Architecture, feels that rural industry needs a fillip in the region, which would entice the migrant population. Transfer of industrial units from one area to another might not help; rather, it could result in influx of people into the region. In this context, another planning expert, Mr P S Rana of Hudco, opines that once the rural area is industrialised, it becomes urbanised and loses its original character. . “Instead, the development of a number of industrial centres is needed, which would provide gainful employment within a radius of few kilometres. Creation of an urban-rural continuum is the only possible solution for the region, not only to maintain its character, but also for economic and social development,” he said. Mr Ravi Kumar of the PHDCCI taxation committee, who joined in the round table discussion, said that tax incentives provided by the Delhi Government often acts as an impediment in the shifting of industry to other parts of the region. Mr Ashok Kapoor of the chamber observed that industries would not shift out of Delhi, unless proper infrastructure is created in the new place. “Is the shifting of the industry the requisite factor for the development of the region? Or should industrial units be encouraged to set up new units in the region?” he wondered. The National Capital Territory of Delhi has the highest per capita income in the country and a low tax regime. It is also the distribution centre for vegetables and fruits, food grains, fuel oils and iron and steel. An analysis of the NCR regional plan 2001 indicates that while Delhi’s population and urban spread has increased, dispersal of economic activities from NCT has been tardy. Though the Supreme Court has ordered the shifting of polluting units and those in the non-conforming areas, there has been little compliance, the experts observed. “There has not been any visible shifting of units, nor has this resulted in the industrial workers shifting base,” they added. The National Capital Region Planning Board is a toothless body with practically no power to control the non-complying State. According to the NCRPB chairman, Mr Ashok Jha, “There is absence of legal powers in the existing NCRPB Act to enforce implementation. The board has been empowered to withhold grants, but the irony is that it does have the power to give grants. So, such a legal measure practically means nothing.” |
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Here, councillors rather cross
swords Mahendergarh, March 30 The confrontation led to the cancellation of two consecutive meetings of the general House of the Council due to lack of quorum. The last meeting was slated for March 25. A number of development projects for the township could not be piloted in the House for a long time. Speaking to the ‘NCR Tribune’, Mrs Mittal rebutted the charges of corruption against her and regretted that due to the negative attitude of her opponents, the development projects had suffered. “They have become mad and are bent on making an issue of a non-issue,” she said. However, Dr Kishan Lal, a prominent member of the town and a senior member of the dissident group said that the president and her cabal were engaged in corrupt practices. They took decisions having serious financial repercussions. They also implemented several decisions without taking the House into confidence, said Dr Lal. The dissidents said that two consumer stores of the Council in the heart of the town were given to a handicapped person on rent without getting the decision ratified by the full House of the elected body. The dissidents alleged that sub-standard materials were used in the construction of shops in the town. The pillars collapsed soon after their construction. Complaints have been made to various authorities, including the Chief Minister. Some members feel that the president owed allegiance to the ruling INLD in Haryana and that she was being protected by the state’s Minister of Local Bodies, Mr Subash Goyal, and the district president of the INLD, Rao Bahadur Singh. As the elected members slug it out, the employees, especially the sweepers, seem to have become work-shy. No wonder, choked sewers and heaps of garbage stink out the town. |
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Crime-Busters New Delhi, March 30 ACP Meena, who is credited with solving some of the most gruesome of murders and dacoities in the district, says that his success lies in the fact that he lays tremendous emphasis on researching the background of both the victims as well as the suspects. It was precisely because of this that he managed to solve the murder-cum -robbery of a commission agent, R. P. Bansal, who was shot dead and Rs. 25 lakhs looted from him in broad day light in the Anand Parbat area. He spent hours studying the modus operandi of the suspects and finally zeroed in on the gang which, according to the police records, had struck earlier as well and had looted Rs. 10 lakhs from a businessman, Satyanarain, in Keshavpuram. From there onwards, it was just leg work. The suspects were identified and traced to a flat in Uttam Nagar. The rest is history. There was a shoot out and while two of the suspects were arrested, the third, Sanjiv Verma, was shot dead. The list of his and his teams’ achievements is a long one and includes the elimination of the notorious Sonu Mota gang of desperadoes, who specialised in contract killing and dacoities, and the arrest of the ring leader of a gang of master currency forgers. Last year, the special staff of the district was credited with smashing 15 organised gangs of criminals. This year, so far, they have managed to lock away only three gangs. “ There is still time to better last year’s record”, says the 29-year-old from Rajasthan, brimming with confidence. Of average height and build, his smiling demeanor conceals a tough streak. He is a hard taskmaster but does not believe in risking his colleagues lives unnecessarily. Most of his raids, for some inexplicable reason, end up in encounters in which criminals have so far emerged the second best. This has earned him the sobriquet “Encounter man”. Meena, however, laughs it away and attributes the design to fate. ACP Meena came to the Capital only in 1997. “Five years back I was new to Delhi, but now the complete geography of Delhi as well as the characteristics of the people are etched in my mind”, he told the NCR Tribune. Hailing from Rajasthan, he had cleared the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSU) exams and even served as a Junior Accountant, a sales tax inspector and tehsildar in Rajasthan, before joining the police service. “I had seen these jobs and generally wanted to shift to Delhi for a change. In 1997, I cleared the Dainiks examinations and came to the Police Training College in Jharoda Kalan for training,” recalls Meena. According to him, police training was really an eye-opener. “I learnt many things during my training, and it’s really helpful now.” He has had brief stints in North-East, North-West and Central districts as ACP before the present posting in the West district. “The current charge is very challenging and practical working knowledge is required to handle these cases. Born in 1971 in Jakhoda Tehsil, Rajasthan, and an M.phil. graduate in Commerce from Ajmer University, ACP Meena says: “I am quite content and happy with the present task and enjoy family bliss with my wife and three-year-old son.” |
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Duty evasion racket in
Rohtak Rohtak, March 30 The City police registered an FIR on Thursday on secret information that some transport companies were evading sales tax and excise duty in connivance with some officials of the Taxation Department. The police raided the godowns of a transport company in the Anaj Mandi here and seized three trucks, which were allegedly carrying goods without ST Form 38. The police reportedly requested the sales tax authorities here to physically check the goods loaded in these trucks, but the taxation officials told the police that it could be done only in the presence of the owners of the transport company. The owners of the transport company, it is learnt, have gone underground. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Mr Atar Singh Ahlawat, refused to divulge any information, saying that the investigation was still in progress. The police have reportedly seized two diaries from the transport company which indicate a nexus between the transporters, taxation officials and sleuths of the CID department and RTA. A senior police official told the NCR Tribune that following the unravelling of the nexus, a Sub Inspector in the CID department here has been transferred to Delhi. Some junior level officials of the department have been repatriated to their respective parent departments. |
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CAG raps Delhi Govt for
fiscal mess New Delhi, March 30 The outstanding loans given by the state government to local bodies, autonomous bodies, co-operative institutions, public sector and other undertakings increased by 25 per cent, indicating that these agencies were relying more on borrowings from the government rather than raising their own resources. The report also pointed out that irregular levy of concessional rate of tax on inter-state sales resulted in under-realisation of tax, interest and penalty amounting to Rs 99.70 lakh. It rapped the Department of Education for irregular award of work leading to avoidable expenditure of Rs 50.44 lakh and Delhi State AIDS Control Society for spending Rs 1.36 crore during 1996-97 to 2000-01 in contravention of the guidelines . |
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Noida power scene grim Noida, March 30 Although the Superintending Engineer B B Singh, who heads the UP Power Corporation office in Noida, and other department officials claim that the power cut is only for three hours, from 11am to 2 pm daily, in most sectors there is no power till 6 pm. “The entire state of UP is facing a severe power crisis due to the failure of the Anpara and Obera power generating stations of the UP Power Corporation,’’ according to officials. While the demand is for 6500 megawatts, the generation is only 2,000 to 2500 megawatts. Daily the state gets about 2000 megawatts power from the Central grid, but in spite of this the power supply falls short by 1000 megawatts. |
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Bid to decongest Mathura Road Faridabad
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Role of media crucial in communal tension: PCI
Rewari March 30 ‘Role of the Media in the Present Socio-Political’, was the topic of the inaugural session of this two-day media meet attended by about 100 journalists from print and electronic media from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Delivering his inaugural address, Mr Justice Reddy made a special mention of the communal unrest generated by the gory happenings of Gujarat, he said that the media now had an important role to play in controlling the destructive elements as well as by propagating and promoting religious harmony, national integration and communal peace. Besides, there was need to do something positive about the wholesale corruption, which had assumed alarming proportions. He reiterated the guidelines issued by the Press Council of India in January 1992 in the wake of the Ram Janam Bhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute to the Press. He said that while it was the legitimate function of the press to draw attention to the genuine and legitimate grievances of any community with a view to have the same redressed by all peaceful, legal and legitimate means, it was improper and a breach of journalistic ethics to invent grievances or to exaggerate real grievances, as these tended to promote communal ill feeling and accentuate discord. Dr N Bhaskar Rao, Chairman of Media Studies Centre New Delhi, said that the country was passing through a cultural, economic, social and political turmoil. He opined that consumerism was the root-cause of this turmoil as the media concentrated more on it. He advocated the need to change this trend. Echoing the same sentiments, Dr Ved Pratap Vedic, former Chief-Editor of the news agency Bhasha advised the journalists to do their duty fearlessly and without any favour, temptation and malice. Mr Kuldeep Singh Arora General-Secretary of the Media-watch group lauded the role of the media played by it in the recent Gujarat crisis. Earlier, Mr Brij Mohan, Editor of the International magazine, “Purity”, said that the main objective of organising this media-meet was to find out ways and means for the upliftment of society. The programme was conducted by B K Sushant, Additional National Co-ordinator of the Media Wing.
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Holi passes off peacefully in the Capital New Delhi, March 30 The tight security arrangement was made in busy and sensitive areas keeping in view that a minor incident could disturb peace in the Capital. At least the police arrested 1000 Holi
revellers who reportedly misbehaved people on roads and in residential areas and 1500 errant vehicular were also challaned. Besides, dozens of vehicles were seized. According to a senior police officer, the SHOs of all the police stations and the traffic police were directed to take strict action if a
reveller was found moving on roads in inebriated state of mind and seized the vehicles if found driven rashly and negligently. The police concentrated in North, West, some areas of South like Badarpur, Jaitpur, Mehrauli etc, East and North-East districts. Most of the youths were arrested from Central, North-East and East districts as they found throwing colours on passers-by and fighting with them. The Central and North East district were in the list of most sensitive areas and the local police was directed by the Commissioner of Police not to take any chance keeping in mind communal frenzy in Gujarat, the official said. A number of vehicles driven rashly were seized in North and West district. Most of the errant drivers were of the age group of 18 to 25. They were found in drunken condition. The police had also sealed Haryana and Uttar Pradesh borders so that people coming from these states, who were in inebriated state of mind, could not
enter the Capital. They were arrested on the borders. Besides, thousands of pouch liquor were seized while they were brought from Haryana, he said. |
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GETTING AWAY Garhwal or the land of many ‘garhs’, meaning forts, is around six hours drive from the national capital. Situated 250 kilometres north of New Delhi, in the western end of the mighty Himalayan mountains on the western side, it borders the present state of Himachal Pradesh. On the northern side, it borders Tibet and on the eastern side, it borders the area of Uttar Pradesh known as Kumaon Garhwal has always been special for the mountain lovers as some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas including, Nanda Devi 7818 meters, Chaukhamba 7412 Meters and the Bandarpoonch, 7168 meters are all situated here. For those with a penchant for water sports, Garhwal offers an opportunity to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the three big lakes in the region, the Hemkund, the Roopkund and the Kakbhusandi. Trekkers from all over the world are lured by the green heights of the region. There are treks suited to every kind of trekker, of whatever age. Trekking is not just an adventure, it serves as a pilgrimage too as there are hardly any places in the region which do not have spiritual importance. A visual treat is offered by the most spectacular and diverse kinds of flora and fauna. The hospitality and the amiability of the locals adds to the pleasures that nature provides. Garhwal is famous for its resources of water. The rivers that run through offer clean and pure water. The serenity of the Garhwal Himalayas and the spiritual ambience that surrounds its rivers provides an ideal backdrop for camping. The silver beaches exude a peace that can only be felt. The mountaineering season tends to be concentrated during April-November though there are many who prefer to climb the snowy treks. Rock-climbing attracts a fair share of adventure lovers. For those who cannot exert too much muscle power there is the thrill of jeep safaris in the high passes of Garhwal Himalayas. It is not just a drive through the most beautiful mountains and wilderness of the world, it is an adventure unsurpassed. Skiing in the snow-capped peaks of Auli in Chamoli district is a temptation one can hardly overcome. With the summer sun blazing hot, it is time for a little get away. |
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Sonepat remains waterless for hours
Sonepat, March 30 Many residents alleged that the officials of the Public Health Department-from junior engineers to the Superintending Engineer-were indifferent to their complaints and did not bother to take effective steps to ensure regular supply of water. Some residents also alleged that the tubewell operators and keymen did not adhere to the timings fixed by the department for the supply and they have to wait for hours to get water from the taps. The representatives of the Sonepat Residents Welfare Association, the Sonepat Citizens Forum and other social and voluntary organisations today alleged that the city had not been getting water on time for the past many years and the authorities concerned remain silent spectators rather than visiting the interiors to know the problems. They urged the Chief Minister, Mr Om Parkash Chautala, and the authorities of the district administration to take a note of the complaints and order the suspension of the officials found responsible for the crisis. OC
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SEARCH WITHIN “The fear of death is so natural to man that all life is one long effort not to think about it,’’ declared Dr Samuel Johnson, lexicographer and author, who himself was haunted by the fear of death all his life. ``He never had a moment in which death was not terrible to him.’’ Fear of death is partly caused by the fear of the unknown. But it also stems the sense of sin, from a sense of being governed by the Law and from an apprehension that we have broken the Law. Naturally, man is afraid to face God, the great judge, with very little chance of acquittal. Easter, which is about the resurrection of Jesus from the grave, provides an answer to this fear. Jesus came to tell us that God is not the Law, but love. And in death we do not go to a judge but to a Father who awaits His children. Jesus Christ gave us the victory over death and enabled us to banish the fear of death in the wonder of the love of God. On Sunday morning, Christians all over the world celebrate Easter. On that day, He rose from His grave and appeared to His several disciples. On Good Friday, wicked men had nailed Him to the cross. He died and was buried and on the third day He rose from the grave. That was why St Paul could declare: “O death where is thy victory? O death where is thy sting?’’ The death of Jesus was ordained for the redemption of mankind. His was the offering for man’s sins; an atonement. Christ, 'the lamb of God,’ was sacrificed at the cross, so that fellowship between God and man might be restored. According to the Bible, man can not trust his own works, virtues, good deeds, prayers and charity for buying a place in heaven. Man’s goodness does not suffice. “Through this Man (Jesus Christ),’’ says St Paul at Antioch, “is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins and by Him all that believe are justified from all things.’’ In other words, salvation is a gift from God to those who trust in Jesus Christ and accept His forgiveness, says the Bible. No doctrine has produced such mighty effects in the world as the simple proclamation of free forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ. On Good Friday, the people are reminded once again that “Without the cross no good will be done; dark hearts will not be enlightened, proud hearts will not be humbled, mourning hearts will not be comforted and fainting hearts will not be cheered.’’ The cross is central to the Christian faith. It is a symbol generally associated with suffering. The Bible and its cross have a lot to say on suffering and its redemptive aspect. The world’s greatest literature, it is admitted, has sprung from “the hurt of highly sensitised souls.’’ It is the world’s greatest sufferers who have produced the most shining examples of unconquerable faith. In the history of the Christian faith we come across many a man, whose life dramatically changed on looking at Christ hanging on the cross. Suddenly, all the self-righteousness, arrogance and the smugness dissolve and he sees that all of his life he has been running away from God and rebelling against Him. The cross of suffering has become the means of wonderful transformation in the lives of some of the greatest of men and women. Experiences of saints have proved that by the Grace of God, the believer can compel the darkest and bitterest experiences to yield up their hidden treasures of sweetness and light. Many a preacher in the pulpit told his flock: “Don’t think the trials and troubles are meaningless. One day you are going to look up into the face of God and thank Him for every sorrow that drove its cruel ploughshare through your soul and for every tear you ever shed.’’ Christ’s resurrection lends meaning to the faith. ``If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.’’ (1 Corinthians 15:14). If Christ’s resurrection is true, it changes everything. It means that our lives are eternal, those who believe in the risen Jesus know that their day-by-day labour is not in vain. For them the end of the road does not consist in dust and ashes or decay and death but eternal life with the risen saviour. “If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all men most to be pitied.’’ (1Corinthians 15:19) Good Friday is followed by Easter, the day of resurrection. The Lord Jesus died, was buried and on the third day rose again. He is the Lord of Life. The grave is empty. And He tells those who believe: ``Because I live, you shall live also.’’ M P K Kutty
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Rai engineer’s transfer hailed Sonepat, March 30 In a joint press release issued here, they alleged that the funds meant for the desilting and deweeding operations of the canal network had been misused and this was the main cause for not reaching the canal water at the tail-end villages falling in the jurisdiction of this division. They also alleged that the farmers had suffered a huge financial loss on account of inadequate and erratic supply of canal water even during the rotation period. |
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NCR BRIEFS Rohtak, March 30 It was a very low-key affair. Although, the people celebrated the festival in almost every part of the district, no enthusiasm was seen among them. Many employees abstained themselves from the festival in view of the call given by the Haryana Karamchari Maha Sangh to boycott Holi celebrations to protest against ‘anti-employee’ policies of the central government. The ensuing exams of under-graduate and post-graduate classes also kept the revellers indoors. While some incidents of teasing the girls and women in the name of festival have been reported from different parts of the town, the residents of Adarsh Nagar locality here set an example of celebrating the Holi in a dignified and mature way. After applying colours among themselves till noon, they gathered at a park for having a lunch. The Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee chief, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, local MLA, Mr Shadi Lal Batra and several prominent citizens of the town were invited on the lunch. They discussed several vital issues concerning national interest and problems being faced by the residents of Adarsh Nagar.
Four killed Faridabad In the third incident, Devender, resident of Anangpur village, was killed after his scooter was hit by a speeding Tata-407 vehicle on Friday. In the fourth incident, the Railway police recovered an unidentified body from the rail track near the Railway Station here. Meanwhile, the police have seized about 1489 pouches of illicit liquor from two persons in the district. A case has been booked against them.
Road mishaps A young pregnant woman gave birth to a child in a moving Maruti van, which was collided with a Maruti car on the Sonepat-Rohtak Road near a petrol pump in the mandi area here on Friday. According to a report, none was hurt in both the vehicles, which collided with each other. The woman was being taken to a local hospital. According to another report, a youth Ajit was hit and killed by a truck on the Sonepat-Gohana road near Mohana village about 19 km from here on Friday night. The victim was on his way to his house. The police have registered the case against the truck driver on the charge of rash and negligent driving and causing the death of the victim. Another accident occurred on the Sonepat-Dewru road near the J P Jain Senior Secondary School when a tractor hit a cycle rickshaw injuring seven persons including two women. The police have registered a case against the tractor driver in this connection and further investigations were in progress.
Cop arrested The Murthal police have arrested Anup Singh, reader of the District Inspector of Police, in connection with the alleged murder of Mr Naresh Kumar an owner of Dhaba in the police custody. According to a report, the number of arrests made by the police in this connection has now risen to three.
Aid to poor women Mr Ashok Yadav, Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer of the District Rural Development Authority (DRDA), distributed cheques amounting to Rs 1.35 lakh among 16 destitute women at a function here today. According to a report, this amount has been distributed to enable these women to set up their self-employment ventures.
Holla Mohalla New Delhi The function started on Friday morning with the recitation of Sri Sukhmani Sahib and Nitnem. Bhai Harjeet Singh and Bhai Gurdeep Singh completed the recitation of Asa Di Vaar. And, the famous Ragi Jathas participated in the Shabad Kirtan. The DSGMC president, Mr Avtar Singh Hit, general secretary, Mr Kulmohan Singh and other office bearers in their speeches recalled the historical importance of the purab and urged the members of the community to follow the path laid out by the Sikh Gurus. A large numbers of Sikhs were present on the occasion. |
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Teacher booked for cheating Sonepat, March 30 According to a report, this followed the lodging of the complaint by the members of the flying squad set up by the Deputy Commissioner, Sonepat, when they found her on duty with fake documents during the inspection of an examination centre set up in the Jain Senior Secondary School on the Sonepat-Dewru Road by the Board of School Education Haryana. It is alleged that she was rendering help to the students of her school who were taking the examinations there. According to another report, the officials of the Education Department have shifted five invigilators-three from Bhai Khem Chand S.D. School, Sonepat and two from J P Jain Senior Secondary School, Dewru Road-while they were found rendering help to the examinees and allowing them to use unfair means. The officials conducted surprise raids at these centres and detected the invigilators who were in league with the examinees. Further action will be taken against them by the authorities of the Board. According to another report, a cycle of an examinee was allegedly stolen from an examination centre at Mandora village in this district on Thursday. The examinee was identified as Krishan Kumar of Mallaha Majra village. |
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Senior Deputy Mayor, wife
suspended Faridabad, March 30 Mr Sharma and his wife, who represent ward number five and six of the NIT area respectively, have been charged with `misuse of Municipal Corporation property’ and the suspension has been ordered under Section 34-A of the Municipal Corporation Act. The suspension follows the registration of a case under Section 420, 469, 470 and 471 of the IPC, on the recommendation of the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation. Mr Sharma and his wife have declined to apply for anticipatory bail. The police has already launched an investigation into the charges that the signature of a former commissioner of the Municipal Corporation were ‘forged’ while giving final sanction to construction of an unapproved colony in the ward, represented by Mrs Maya Sharma. The duo recently gave samples of their signatures to the sleuths. The case was registered on a complaint by one of the elected members of the corporation. |
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Forest officials in the
dock Rohtak, March 30 All the persons fled the spot leaving behind the tractor -trailer. The villagers said they reported the matter to the police which, instead of registering a case, misinformed them by saying that the forest officials had taken cognizance of the matter. The agitated villagers, in some tractor-trailers, reached the offices of the Deputy Commissioner and the SSP here today and sought immediate action against the erring officials of Forest Department and the police. |
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MCD JE, peon held New Delhi, March 30 The engineer, Madan Mohan Kaushik, was caught red-handed by the CBI on Thursday while allegedly demanding and accepting Rs 10,000 from complainant, Yogesh Sharma, in his shop in Seelampur in North-East district in the presence of independent witnesses, CBI spokesman said. The peon, Bhagwati Prasad, was arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy in the case. Both the suspects have been produced before the special court of the CBI and were remanded to judicial custody for 14 days. In a written complaint to the CBI, the complainant alleged that the engineer had demanded Rs 40,000 for ignoring the extension he had carried out in his building, rented out as shops. |
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Man kills friend by serving poisonous drink New Delhi, March 30 Vikram and Gurjeet were good friends and were partners in a musical group. But Gurjeet had some misunderstanding and separated his work. Vikram felt insulted and decided to take revenge, police said. Vikram invited his all friends at his residence, including Gurjeet and served drink before the Holi celebration on Friday. The drink served to Gurjeet was allegedly laced with poisonous substance. Gurjeet felt uneasiness after having the drink and left for his house. He was rushed to Bara Hindu Rao Hospital. By the time doctors came to check up, he died. The preliminary medical investigation suggests that he was drunk. His body has been sent for post-mortem to know the kind of poison laced with the drink. |
CAD system to change fortunes of Panipat’s Panipat, March 30 The Rs 6-lakh system will prove to be a boon for the textile sector, particularly exporters, as it could provide a variety of design patterns in no time, the Deputy Director (Processing) of the centre, Mr S. V. Mathur, told the ‘NCR Tribune’ here today. A team of the centre comprising the pattern maker-cum-designer, Mr Khalid Akhtar, and the artists, Mr K. Ramachandran and Mr M. R. Ramakrishnan, had had an intensive three-week training in New Delhi and the system had been opened to the industry. Manual designing used to be a tedious and time-consuming affair and the margins of error in the design were quite high earlier. Besides being very fast, the CAD offered several advantages over the traditional method, Mr Mathur said. One, new designs based on the customer requirements and latest trends could be generated in no time. Two, designs given by the customer could be modified. It may be recalled that another government organisation, North India Textile Research Association (Nitra), had been offering CAD facilities to the industry for quite some time now. The healthy competition between the two organisations is expected to improve the textile designing, which has acquired a significant role in the international markets. The designs of the Nitra have been quite a hit with the local industry here as well. Since exclusivity plays an important role in the designs, especially in the international markets, the centre had taken care that one particular design given to one exporter was not leaked to any other exporter, Mr Mathur assured. In this way, the exporters could safeguard the secrecy of their designs to stay ahead of their competitors, he said. And since the exporters can get the designs on the floppy, they could also modify their own designs and create new ones keeping in mind the customer requirements and international market. The modifications of the design like the design of furnishing to that of carpets had given a lot of scope to the exporters to try and create new international style textile products, thus help earn precious foreign exchange revenue. It may be mentioned here that recently, the Haryana Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the CII had organised a first-of-its-kind workshop on the designs of the interior. At the workshop in which several professionals from the National Institute of Design, New Delhi, had interacted with the exporters, the significance of the design in the interiors was highlighted. Panipat alone accounts for about one-third of the total exports of the interior textiles. |
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