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IN PARLIAMENT
17 animals died in Sariska sanctuary
New Delhi, August 2
Seventeen animals have died in Sariska Tiger Reserve this year alone, the Minister for Environment and Forests, Mr T R Baalu, informed the Rajya Sabha, in a written reply today. He said reasons for their death include infighting injuries, trauma, liver diseases, poaching and road accidents.
Bhajan Lal’s appointment brings cheer to Ahirwal
Rewari, August 2
The appointment of Mr Bhajan Lal as president of the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee and the simultaneous appointment of Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda as the Haryana Congress Legislative Party leader marks the return of the former to centre stage. Mr Bhajan lal, it will be recalled, has been in political hibernation since the ouster of his government after the poll debacle in 1996.
Another fasting doctor hospitalised
New Delhi, August 2
With one more doctor from the All India Association of Foreign Returned Doctors, sitting on a “fast unto death” to protest the Medical Council of India’s decision mandating an eligibility test to practice in the country, being admitted to the Ram Manohar Hospital today, the number of doctors admitted to the hospital has increased to three.
Four public utility complexes inaugurated
New Delhi, August 2
Mrs Memwati Barwala, Chairperson, Rohini zone ward committee, inaugurated four newly constructed public utility complexes under the Yamuna Action Plan. Two of the public utility complexes have been constructed at Village Shahbad Dairy and the other two at Rohini Sector-26. These public utility complexes also have bathroom facilities.
Demand for extra funds for
trans-Yamuna area
New Delhi, August 2
Leader of the House and Chairman, Standing Committee, Mr Ram Babu Sharma, on Thursday said that he would make use of his authority to speed up development projects and avoid procedural delays.
Guru’s birth anniversary celebrated
New Delhi, August 2
The birth anniversary of Guru Harkrishan was celebrated in the Capital with religious fervour and gaiety. Sikhs in large numbers thronged the Gurdwaras since morning to pay their obeisance to the religious figure, who fought against injustice.
Devotees getting prasad on the birth anniversary of Guru Harkrishan in the Capital. |
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SPEAKING OUT
BY nature every human being is sympathetic to other human beings for their common lapses. This is equally applicable to the Indian Police as we know policemen, too, are human beings.
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Litigation galore
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Premature demise
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Choked sewer
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Subsidised courses
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