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NDMC twin towers to be checked for violation New Delhi, December 12 A division bench comprising Chief Justice B C Patel and Justice A K Sikri ordered the Chief Architect to visit the NDMC twin towers and a private residential building on 14, Janpath Lane at the earliest and report whether the two properties were within the 100 m prohibited zone around the protected monument. The Architect was told to give a prior notice of his visit to the parties, who were also asked to co-operate in the regard. The court was dealing with a petition filed by Ranveer Singh, the owner of the private property, who had challenged the demolition notice claiming equity with the NDMC building, which he alleged was also within the area defined as prohibited under the Ancient Monument Act. On July 17, the High Court had directed the NDMC and the Archaeological Survey of India to produce the entire record pertaining to the issue of construction of the private building near the historic monument. The division bench had also summoned the record of the trial court, which had allowed the construction to continue. The judges also recorded the statement of Counsel for the builders P N Lekhi that his clients would not obstruct the NDMC officials from carrying out inspection of the site. The ASI had come in appeal to the High Court against the lower court’s order, saying it had overlooked the fact that the Jantar Mantar was a protected monument as per a Government notification, as its copy of the 30-year-old document could not be produced. The ASI also said that the building was within the 100 m ‘prohibitive’ zone of the monument and even if it was assumed that it was in the 200 m ‘regulative’ zone, no permission had been taken for its construction. Mr Lekhi, on the other hand, said the court, acting on ASI’s application, should not have passed an ex parte order to stay the construction. On May 20, the high court had permitted limited construction in the building to protect its basements from seepage during the monsoons. Mr Lekhi pleaded that rainwater would clog the basement, leading to the building’s collapse. |
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Wrestler wins laurels despite dubious namesake Jhajjar, December 12 Despite the authorities’ displeasure and opposition, he not only participated in the championship by obtaining the requisite orders from a court, but also brightened the name of his state and district by winning the gold in the 96 kg Greco-Roman style category. Much to the chagrin of the wrestler, Satish Kumar, who hails from Dhakla village in the district, his namesake from West Bengal, who also happens to be a national-level wrestler, has been involved in a doping row. The strange coincidence almost derailed Satish’s career. In the National Games held in Punjab in 2001 his namesake from West Bengal tested positive the dope test, following which he was banned for two years by the Wrestling Federation of India. The similarity in names first became a stumbling block at the Asian Games held in Busan in September, 2002, when Satish was barred from leaving at the last moment due to the confusion over names. Later, he met higher authorities in the Sports Ministry. The doping test was again conducted on September 27, a day after the Indian squad had left for Busan. But Satish’s efforts were in vain as he was not allowed to participate in the Asian Games. Later, upset over the non-cooperative attitude of the sports and wrestling authorities, which was hurting his career, he went to court. He filed a case in the Delhi High Court, challenging the ban imposed on him, barring him from participating in the Asian Games without any rhyme or reason, despite his possessing all the qualifications. Then, came the senior national wrestling championship. Again, the authorities denied him permission to participate and pressurised him to withdraw the case against them pending in the high court. But he refused to do so and again knocked at the court’s door. Finally, he got the nod from the court for participating in the championship. Later, he gave a befitting reply to his detractors by securing the gold medal and, thus, making his state proud. Satish had begun his wrestling career in 1995; since then, he had won the gold medal in about 12 state and national level championships, besides several silver and bronze medals. He had also represented India in international events and played in many countries, including Iran, Egypt, Uzbekistan, France, Germany, Mongolia, etc. Satish represents the CISF, in which he is a sub-inspector. He has also won gold medals in the police games. |
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Survey frowns on Dargah’s
affairs New Delhi, December 12 The inquiry was conducted following the court’s directions and its report submitted to a division bench comprising Chief Justice B C Patel and Justice A K Sikri. Survey Commissioner (Wakf) Azimul Haque hinted that all was not well at the shrine and there was need for proper management of the affairs at the Dargah. The report states: “There is also a need for control of finances, including income received in the form of donations and expenditure incurred on day-to-day maintenance of the shrine. Accounts of the Dargah need to be audited on regular intervals in order to bring transparency in the management of the shrine”. The Dargah could be compared to the Dargah at Ajmer Sharif in its importance and stature and, therefore, it needed to be managed on the same pattern as the shrine at Ajmer, the commissioner suggested. This could be achieved either by legislation of a fresh enactment or by constitution of a proper management committee having government representatives and other eminent personalities, he opined. The committee could have representatives of the Peer Zaadgan, who were presently running the show, but it should have some external presence in order to make it transparent and credible. There should also be an official nominee to ensure that the government was aware of the activities of the shrine, he added. Though the commissioner said that the income needed to be independently examined, he found that the Peer Zaadgans maintain a website spreading news about non-existing programmes, projects and solicit/collect donations from foreign countries. On September 28, the High Court had directed the Survey Commissioner, Wakfs, to find out how the Dargah was managed and by whom. |
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Strike in district courts over Lok Adalats New Delhi: The work in the district courts in the National Capital was today affected following a strike call given by the Bar Associations. They demanded the suspension of the Lok Adalats organised to settle the cases pending with the regular courts for a long time. The judicial work in three courts – Patiala House, Tis Hazari and Karkardooma - was affected because of the strike. Typists, vendors and others who work in the court also supported the strike. Advocates either spent their day in the chambers or in the library, chalking out the strategy if their demand was not met. The main sufferers were the litigants who came to these courts in connection with their respective cases. Most of them had to return after taking next dates for their cases. The Lok Adalats are organised after every three months. Once a case is referred to the Lok Adalat, it takes three months to be heard. Earlier, only accident cases were referred to the Lok Adalats. Now, civil matters are also referred to it. |
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Students nabbed, seven stolen cars seized Noida: The police have busted a gang of vehicle thieves, including a group of students, who used to sell stolen vehicles in Meerut and in Haryana towns after changing their number plates. Three students have been arrested in this connection and seven Maruti cars recovered from them. The members of the gang, according to the police, had stolen about five dozen vehicles from Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and some towns in Haryana. The CO, Police, Mr Sewak Ram Yadav, said a police team had been set up by the SO, Sector 20 police station, Mr Santosh Yadav, for checking all vehicles going to Delhi via Noida Film City. When three youths in a car sighted the police team, they tried to speed away but were cornered and arrested. They identified themselves as Surinder, Tikku and Rahul, all residents of Salarpur village, which falls under the Sector 39 police station. They were going in a stolen car. Six more cars, which they had stolen from Noida, Delhi and other places, were also recovered from them. They used to steal cars with the help of master keys “just for fun.”
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Loot bid foiled by alert cop,
public New Delhi, December 12 The police claim to have recovered two country-made pistols, 10 live cartridges and the stolen suitcase from their possession. Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Nuzhat Hassan said this morning at around 9.30 am V Ravi, an employee of Tata Motors, went to the Syndicate Bank to deposit Rs 6.75 lakh in his Tata Sumo (No DL-7C-5591). It was around this time that three persons, armed with country-made weapons, accosted Ravi and asked him to hand over the suitcase containing the cash. While two of them threatened to shoot, their accomplice snatched the suitcase and started running. Immediately, Ravi, assisted by three others, Vimlesh Kumar Mishra, Om Prakash Tiwari and Sanjay, managed to overpower the two assailants. The later were identified as Harender, a resident of Jagat Puri, and Jai Mohan alias Mohan Upadhyaya, a resident of Old Seelampur; a country-made weapon with live cartridges was recovered from their possession. Subsequently, the third assailant, who was identified as Nawab, a resident of Aligarh, was overpowered by constable Suresh Chand with the help of the public. The suitcase containing the cash and a weapon with live cartridges were seized from his possession. In another case, the East district police claim to have busted a gang of dacoits, who were planning to strike in the Mandawali area of East district. The police also recovered three loaded country-made pistols, six live cartridges and a knife from their possession. |
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Govt aid for girl child runs into
rough weather Jhajjar, December 12 However, another aid of Rs 500 would continue as before. It may be informed that the government invested Rs 2,500 in the name of the girl child at her birth by purchasing an Indira Vikas Patra (IVP) of the same value. But the government stopped giving the aid of Rs 2,500 in July 1999 when the central government withdrew the IVPs. Earlier, an IVP of Rs 2,500 was issued to the girl child, which swelled to Rs 25,000 when the girl reached the age of 18 years. But after IVPs were discontinued by the Centre the state government was unable to find an alternative for investing the same amount for the better future of the girl. The scheme ran into rough weather after July 1999. However, in the middle of this year the state government, through the Women and Child Development Department, issued a circular to all Additional Deputy Commissioners, programme officers, Civil surgeons and child development project officers in Haryana, directing them to stop accepting forms for the aid of Rs 2,500 in the form of IVP. It stated that the matter was still under consideration and the applications had been piling up in the offices, thus creating a problem of maintaining records. It directed not accepting any form until any final decision was taken in this regard. Thus, there would be no dhan for apani beti. The scheme was launched by the then Congress government headed by Mr Bhajan Lal in 1995 in view of the widening sex ratio and the increasing indifference of society and parents towards the girl child. The scheme was available for the Scheduled Castes, backward classes and the poor people. The scheme was put under consideration in 1999 following the closure of the IVPs. According to information, about 6,958 girl children had taken the benefit of the scheme before it went into cold storage. Even now about 1,641 cases are waiting for benefit under this scheme. The sources said 539 mothers had applied between April and October this year for availing this benefit but without any result. |
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SPEAKING OUT
IT is true that corruption is a worldwide phenomenon. But in our country, this octopus of corruption is spreading its poisonous tentacles rapidly and eating the vitals our polity. Bofors scam, urea scam, tehlaka scandal, coffin scam, JBT recruitment scam, fodder scam, hawala scam and fake stamps paper scam are some of the scams, which have been exposed and widely published. Now people have become inured to scams and scandals. Corruption is prevalent almost in every office and department. No work is done without taking or giving bribes. And the amount of bribe depends on the quality of work done. Question papers of almost every exam get leaked. And the irony is that politician and officers deliver speeches against copying in exams. In giving employment merit is totally ignored and favouritism, nepotism and money play a prominent role. Previous scams are forgotten and the corruption cycle continues unabated. Poor go on becoming poorer and scamsters-turned wealthy persons like Abdul Karim Telgi with the connivance of depraved and corrupt police officers on accumulating Mammon with both hands. Will this practice of self-aggrandisement at the cost of others ever stop or be checked or it will go on with impunity? On the other hand, Satyender Kumar Dubey, a civil engineer who lost his life because he had dared to expose the loot of public money and poor implementation of the golden quadrilateral express way project in Bihar. Honest and sincere persons become sufferers and politicians-bureaucrats and mafia nexus rules the roost. N. N. Vohra’s report about criminals-politicians nexus could not be revealed because the politicians’ interest and welfare was at stake. KARAN SINGH BAWWA, Rewari Secret of longevity Birla Vidya Niketan Principal Madhu Chandra in her article, ‘Vegetarianism and its virtues’ (NCR Tribune, December 1), has delved into the virtues of vegetarian diet, quite lucidly. In this connection, I would like to add that the human body requires certain essential food items. When a man builds a house, he secures the best material he can afford. He orders the right amount of each, so that there is no wastage. This is also true of the most wonderful of all houses - the human body. For a strong body, we must have the right materials in our diet. So, the secret of longevity is a balanced diet of items, which stimulate our energies and health without wastage. In India, most of the families prefer a vegetarian diet, because vegetables, cereals, milk and dairy products are easily digested and absorbed by the body and are cheaper than most kinds of meat. Meat though high in protein contains certain waste materials, which must be eliminated by the kidneys. This means extra work for the body, as well as trouble for those whose kidneys have been damaged by some disease. In the given context, there are many good reasons to live on a vegetarian diet. ANUP KUMAR, Lajpat Nagar I, New Delhi Two thesis in ten days In a week’s time, the agenda of the executive council meeting of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, appeared four times in the NCR Tribune. A Ph.D thesis cannot be gone through by a professor in less than three months’ period. However, two thesis pages of the agenda had gone through by the members (academicians and non-academicians) of the executive council in about 10-12 days. This not a good sign of governance. Dr Himmat is under suspension these days. Every employer has a right to suspend his employee. Besides lecturers, readers and professors of the university, lecturers, principals of government and non-government colleges are members of the MDU academic council. Academic Council (and not the vice-chancellor, an ex-officio chairman of the academic council) is competent to suspend or debar the member from his or her membership of the academic council, but not from his or her service. Suspension means, "to debar, usually for a time, from the exercise of function or employment of a privilege, especially to deprive temporarily of one’s office". Dr Ratnoo was not holding any office. He is a lecturer in economics. The main job of a teacher is to teach. Position before us is quite clear that there was no dispute in between the teacher Dr Ratnoo and the students. Further, in this age of e-governance scenario, if the university officials would behave with the public exchequer in this fashion, this would certainly compel the general public and academicians in particular, to think twice about the governance part of our university. OM PARKASH WADHWA, Gohana, Haryana Red tape Much is said about red tapism in government offices and organisations. In this connection, I wish to say that the main cause of red tapism is the procedure of movement of files in the government offices. In fact, in the present bureaucratic set-up, file moves from the bottom to the next one in the ladder. The advice from the bottom, floats upwards through various ladders, requiring progressively greater courage to countermand it at higher levels, till it reaches the head for orders. The file after orders of the head, again travels downwards an ultimately stops at the bottom for implementation of the orders. Even in British days, red tapism was there. In this context, I may recall an anecdote of the British days in India. "A viceroy taking a round of New Delhi, saw a huge government building, and casually asked his ADC about the accommodation available in it. The ADC sent a note to the secretary, CPWD, seeking the information. The latter passed on the note to the chief engineer, who marked it to the SE/Exen, and ultimately it reached the chowkidar of the building. The chowkidar recorded the information on the note, and then it travelled upwards, through all the channels and reached the viceroy through the ADC wrote that at this stage, he did not remember to have asked for the information, but now that it had come, he is pleased to observe, that the only useful person in the whole organisation is the chowkidar. O P SHARMA, Faridabad Mystery of death Of all the mysteries human beings are busy to unravel, death is the most complex. Scientists are yet to solve it. Nobody knows when death will knock the door. Gurbani in the Guru Granth Sahib always alerts human beings about death. There are several instances where the gurus and other spiritual contemporaries utter similar views about the complexity of death. "We don’t know where shall we die and what type of death shall visit us?" says Gurbani. Most of us dread death, John Donne, a prominent English poet, writes a sonnet ‘Death Be Not Proud’ in one of his anthologies. He thinks death is not awful. He rather appreciates His access to human beings. Death imparts welcome relief to humanity form their painful sufferings of life. About a fortnight ago of the writing of this epistle, an eighty-year-old homeopath of and devout Sikh, living in the South Delhi area, who used to regularly visit Gurudwara Sis Ganj and Bangla Sahib quite early in the morning, had concluded from the early morning Guru Granth Sahib’s recitation his approaching death. Like a wise old man of yore, he instructed his wife, son, daughters and other far and near relatives as how to prepare for his death. One early morning as per his daily routine while crossing the road and not distant from his own home, he was knocked down and killed by a reckless four wheeler who fled away along with his vehicle leaving the police at bay. Similarly, one of my teachers and friends met his death in a mysterious way. He was a bachelor. After his retirement, he made South Delhi his home, though he had his home in a suburban town in Haryana. He was a spiritual person. His views on spiritual aspects were listened to and acknowledged by the circle of his learned friends of all ages and sexes. He had a well-made plan to take ‘Jal Samadhi’ in the Ganga at seventy. But at sixty-eight, in the prime of his health, he died mysteriously. One night while he was sitting in a rickshaw in a suburban town, the rickshaw sprang out at an invisible speed-breaker outthrowing our friend overboard. He died of brain haemorrhage. Alike are other stories of accidents. When probed, they all make their reading and writing interesting. UJJAL PAL SINGH President, Dina Nath Public School,
NIT, Faridabad
As far as rape cases are concerned, 262 cases were noticed in Delhi, but figures in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai were 40,18,21 respectively. Similarly, 744 eve-teasing cases were registered in NCT of Delhi, whereas in the other three metro cities - Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, 27,30,14 cases were registered. Of course, after increasing the police patrolling the situation is improving in Delhi. Still more steps will have to be taken, as it is the matter of national Capital. SUBHASH C. TANEJA, MDU, Rohtak |
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SONEPAT Sonepat, December 12 According to a report, the victims, identified as Samunder Singh and Phool Singh, were brothers and were residents of Khandrai village. They were on their way to Razana village on their motorcycle. The police have registered the case against the bus driver, who is still at large. A hunt is on to apprehend the driver. The police have sent the bodies for the postmortem examination. Meanwhile, a driver was killed and two others sustained injuries when two canters collided with each other on the G T Road near Nathupur village, about 15 km from here last evening. One of the canter loaded with eggs was on its way from Barwala to Gurgaon. It developed some mechanical defect and its driver parked it on the roadside. Another canter rammed into it, resulting in the death of its driver, identified as Satinder. The two injured persons were immediately hospitalised and were stated to be out of danger. The police have registered the case and sent the body of the victim for postmortem examination. Meanwhile, a helper, identified as Jaswinder, was killed after fell from a tanker and on the G T Road near Bari village, about 15 km from here last evening. The tankers was on its way from Chandigarh to Delhi. The police have registered the case and further investigations were in progress. The body of the victim was sent for the postmortem examination. Reportedly, the victim tried to peep out of the window, which got unlocked, leading to his death. HVP Rally on Jan 18 Encouraged by the success of the rally held at Kurukshetra, the Haryana Vikas Party has decided to organisise a rally at the Subhash Stadium on January 18, 2003. Stating this, Mr Rajiv Jain, general-secretary of the HVP, told mediapersons here today that the rally would be addressed by party leaders including the former Chief Minister, Mr Bansi Lal, the secretary-general of the party, Mr Surinder Singh and Mr Jagbir Singh Malik, a former Haryana Minister. The party, he said, would continue its struggle against the anti-people, anti-farmer and anti-worker policies of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) government headed by Mr Om Prakash Chautala, which had failed on all fronts. He said that the people of the state were fed up with the Chautala government and wanted a change. He expressed his concern over the deteriorating law and order situation and the reign of terror let loose on the leaders and workers of the Opposition parties. He criticised Mr Chautala for going to Patiala to meet the former Chief Minister, Mr Prakahs Singh Badal and his son in jail. At the same time, he criticised the Chief Ministers of Punjab, Mr Amarinder Singh, for arresting Mr Badal and his son in false cases. Mr Jain, however, wondered how Mr Chautala could criticise Mr Amarinder Singh when he had enforced undeclared emergency and instituted false criminal cases against his political opponents and the leaders of the BKU. Referring to the increase in power tariff and prices of agricultural products, he claimed that the industrialists from Haryana were shifting their units to other states. Driver Beaten up A group of students beat up a school bus driver on the GT Road near Teha village, about 15 km from here yesterday. According to a report, the injured driver was immediately hospitalised and was stated to be out of danger. Reportedly, an altercation between the bus driver and the students was the cause of the incident. However, the police have not yet registered the case in this connection. Man acquitted The District and Sessions Judge, Mr B. L. Singhal, has acquitted an accused, Ram Roop, in a murder case registered against him by the Gohana police on May 9, 2000. Demonstration by residents Large number of residents, including women of Bhim Nagar, held a demonstration in front of the office of the Executive Engineer of the Public Health Department here today to register their protest against the inadequate and erratic supply of drinking water and poor condition of sewerage system in their colony. According to a report, the irate residents threatened to intensify their agitation if the authorities of the PHD failed to redress their grievances within a couple of days. |
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Railway
coaching terminal mooted at Anand Vihar New Delhi, December 12 The Minister of State for Railways, Mr Basanagouda R. Patil, said in a written reply that the proposal for the new railway station was included in the Budget of 2003-04 in view of the increase in the number of rail passengers and volume of traffic at the present railway stations. He said the scope of work envisaged construction of three platforms, two washing lines and three stabling lines along with other necessary service buildings and infrastructure, and is targeted to be completed within five years.
Rail Neer samples In reply to another question, the Minister admitted
that samples of Rail Neer were rejected at Allahabad on August 5 due
to contamination. However, the counter samples of the same date
examined in Delhi Jal Board’s lab on August 18 were found according
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President’s Police Medal for Noida SSP Noida, December 12 Dr Goswamy had slain a dreaded criminal carrying an award of Rs 1 lakh on his head in an encounter in Varanasi in 2001 where he was posted as an ASP. The dreaded criminal, Pritam Singh of Mirzapur, had terrorised the entire area. This notorious gang had murdered two police constables and a civilian near Hukamganj village in Varanasi during February 2001. Besides, Pritam Singh was wanted for a number of heinous crimes. The administration had announced an award of Rs 1 lakh on his head. On March 4 2001 night a police force was going to his hideout to nab him. The criminals led by Pritam Singh on sighting the police vehicles immediately fired a hail of bullets on Mr Goswamy’s car with AK 47 and other deadly weapons. Even after being wounded, Mr Goswamy continued to lead the assault on the criminals with the result that the dreaded criminal Pritam Singh was gunned down in the encounter. Dr Goswamy was awarded Rs 2 lakh and a revolver for his bravery and leadership. The Noida SSP will now be decorated with the President’s Police Medal at a function in Lucknow in January 2004, it is reliably learnt. |
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ITBP welfare exhibition gets under
way New Delhi, December 12 The exhibition, which is an annual feature as part of the ITBP’s Raising Day celebrations, is used to promote the sale of products manufactured by various welfare centres of ITBP. The profit generated from the sale proceeds is utilized for the welfare of the families of Himveers. The exhibition being held at Sector 12 Ground, R. K. Puram, is open to the public, and the main attractions include the sale of handicraft items, carpets, woollen garments, dry fruits and other attractive items from remote areas of Ladakh, Kashmir, Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh. The highlight of the inauguration was performance by folk dancers from Punjab, Himachal, Madhya Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. A marshal art demonstration by an ITBP’s karate team kept the audience spell bound, especially children.
Anti-rabies vaccine donated On behalf of Rotary International, Professor P. R. Shukla of Rotary Club of Delhi, Vasant Kunj, donated 6,000 dozes of anti-rabies vaccine (dogs) and 400 dozes of anti-rabies vaccine (humans) to the Municipal Commissioner, Mr Rakesh Mehta. The contribution by the Rotary International to the MCD is aimed at making the Capital free of rabies by 2006. Dr Shukla assured that Rotary Club would continue to provide uninterrupted supply of the vaccines to the Corporation. |
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Equestrian show a big draw at RVC Corps Day
celebrations Meerut, December 12 An equestrian show and dog display were also arranged to mark to occasion. The standing salute to the QMG, AHQ, was performed by a team of two riders on galloping horses. This was followed by a remarkable show of horsemanship by the riders and horses of RVC. The show, consisting of six bar jumping and other events, was a big draw. The dog demo team of six dogs and their handlers also provided an interesting display of obedience and training while the demonstration of training of guard dogs attracted everyone. Several other events, including musical rides by 32 horses on the tunes played by the RVC pipe band were also held. Talking to NCR Tribune, the special guest, Additional Director-General RVS, AHQ, Major-General B. S. Pawar, said that the reunion was aimed at discussing various points with the retired officials and taking benefit from their experiences. As the RVC officers and all ranks gathered here for two days discussions were also held on how the RVC could be improved to meet future challenges and contingencies. |
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NCR BRIEFS Ghaziabad, December 12 In the first incident, the assailants gunned down the youth in broad daylight in Babu Garh police station area and escaped. In the second incident, the victim identified as Govind Ram, an employee in a factory, was stabbed to death and later shot at by the fleeing assailants in site IV of Sahibabad Industrial Area. Govind Ram, a resident of Jhanda Pur, was returning home after completing his duty at Nippen factory and originally belonged to Nepal. The police circle officer said that the cause of the murder could be an old enmity between them. No arrests have been made in connection with the two murders so far. Food Samples seized Sonepat: Officials and inspectorate staff of the Health Department carried out raids on several shops and seized food samples from them at Kharkhauda town, 19 km from here yesterday. According to a report, the news about the seizure of the samples spread like a wild fire, which caused panic among shopkeepers in the area and kept their shutters down. According to a report, the raid followed public complaints regarding the sale of adulterated foodstuffs in the town. Swachhata Karamchari New Delhi: The Chairman of the Standing Committee and leader of the House in the Corporation, Mr Ram Babu Sharma, informed that hitherto safai kramcharis working in the MCD would be called “Swachhata Kramachri”. He said that there were nearly 50, 000 safai kramcharies working in the Corporation to keep the Capital clean. To honour them, the nomenclature of their post had been changed from safai kramcharies to ‘Swachhata Kramcharies’, Mr Sharma said. Tributes paid to
Bal Krishan Munje Tributes were paid to revolutionary leader Dr Bal Krishan Munje on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The Mayor, Mr Ashok Kumar Jain, garlanded his statue at Paharganj chowk. Dr Munje dedicated his life to the Independence movement, and his ideals of communal harmony and brotherhood continue to inspire the people.
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Fake appointment racket busted, kingpin held New Delhi, December 12 The information was further developed and it was found that some persons were duping innocent youths by the company based in Tyagi Chambers, Shakarpur, on the pretext of providing jobs in prestigious companies such as Rebok, Bata, and BICL. A raid was conducted at Tyagi Chambers and Ashwani was arrested. During interrogation, he disclosed that his associates, Vijay and Joginder, had given advertisement in Dainik Jagran in its Hisar edition for supervisors, clerks, field officers, helpers, security officers and drivers. The aspiring candidates were asked to apply with bio-datas. Later, the suspects sent joining letters to the aspiring candidates and asked them to contact the Delhi office on specified dates with registration fee of Rs 450 and security amount of Rs 1000. The victims, who visited the office, were duped for considerable amount on the pretext of being provided with appointment letters. A large number of call letters, copies of appointment letters, newspaper cuttings and rubber stamps were recovered from their office. Efforts were being made to arrest the other suspects, the police said.
Four juvenile
delinquents held The South district police have arrested four juvenile delinquents and a woman for indulging in thefts. The woman was identified as Kamlesh. During interrogation, the juvenile confessed to have committed thefts in Lodhi Colony. They confessed to have committed the thefts under the patronage of Kamlesh, who happened to be the mother of two of the four juveniles. Kamlesh admitted that the juveniles committed crime under her guidance. Stolen jewellery was recovered from their possession, the police said. |
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Minor girl kidnapped by two
youths Sonepat, December 12 According to a report, her parents were worried after she failed to return from the bazar. They tried to locate her but failed in their effort. In the meantime, they learnt that two youths of the area were also missing from their house and were seen with their daughter in the morning. The police were still investigating into the case, though no arrest had been made in this connection so far.
Compensation paid The Additional Sessions Judge and the chairperson of the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, Ms Anita Chaudhary, ordered the Oriental Insurance Company to pay Rs 1,44,500 as compensation to a woman, Mrs Bharpai, and other kith and kin of Mr Ram Kishan, a resident of Shamri village, who was killed in a road accident on July 26, 2002. According to a report, the victim was waiting for a bus on the G T road, near the bus stand of Karhans village, when he was hit by a Tata 407, which was driven by Sumer Singh. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead. The police had registered a case of rash and negligent driving causing the death against the driver. Later, Mrs Bharpai, wife of the victim and other family members filed a suit for compensation with the tribunal. |
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More than 50 corporate heads attend
workshop New Delhi, December 12 Theory `i’ Management has its roots in India-centric management principles which, according to Professor Chaudhduri, hold the key to India attaining a growth rate beyond that of China. The theory emphasises that Indian firms, whether MNCs operating in India or typically Indian companies, cannot succeed by blindly aping and importing management principles practised in the West or in any other part of the world. In spite of India having some of the best management schools of the world and the best reservoir and skilled human talent our organisations have not been able to live up to world standards. Among other reasons, one of the most significant reasons for the failure has been the inability to develop an indigenous management style, which revolves around our cultural roots and upbringing. For example, an Indian grows up in a system where family ties and sense of belonging get absolute top priority. Coming from this environment, he gets a shock when he sees the job environment practising American philosophies of contractual style of management. He is not able to adjust productively to this cultural mismatch and thus, very often, fails to be as productive as his American or Japanese counterpart. |
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It is a matter of grave concern that more number of cases of eve-teasing and rape were registered in the NCT of Delhi between March 1, and August 2003, while comparing other three metropolises cities.