POLITICS

JBT scam: RLD seeks Chautala’s resignation
Bhiwani, December 19
The Rashtriya Lok Dal Haryana unit has sought resignation of the Chief Minister of Haryana in the light of CBI probe ordered by the Supreme Court into the recruitment of JBT teachers in Haryana.

COMMUNITY

Haryana officialdom refuses to heed CVC directive
Gurgaon, December 19
The Central Vigilance Commission, a statutory body created by a Central legislation may have jurisdiction on the premier investigating agency, the CBI, but its whip appears to have failed as far as the Haryana officialdom is concerned.

Dimple Arya and Barkha, victims of dowry violence, during a press meet organised by Joint Action Front for Women in the Capital on Friday. — Tribune photo by Mukesh Aggarwal

Citizens forced to take their grievances to ‘special cell’
Faridabad, December 19
Although the ‘Citizen Charter’ provides for a time limit to execute public works, the increasing number of complaints has forced the government to set up a ‘Special Cell’ at Chandigarh to tackle the grievances not redressed at district level.

Educational institutes get demolition notices
Sonepat, December 19
The Sonepat Municipal Council has issued notices under Section 235 of the Municipal Act to the management of at least 10 educational institutions of this city, directing them to demolish their unauthorised buildings or face demolition by the council.

SPECIAL FOCUS ON JHAJJAR/BAHADURGARH
CM’s claim on road infrastructure comes in for ridicule
Jhajjar, December 19
Driving on the roads of this district has become a challenging task for the residents. Most of the roads in the district were in such a poor condition that the claim of the Chief Minister, Mr Om Prakash Chautala, that crores of rupees had been spent for carpeting of roads has come in for ridicule by the residents. The poor transport infrastructure in this region is likely to play a prominent role during the forthcoming Assembly elections.

497 vehicle owners challaned
Sonepat, December 19
The Transport Department of Haryana has challaned 497 vehicle owners for plying in contravention of the Motor Vehicles Act on the national and state highways passing through Sonepat district during last month.

Authentic electoral roll unavailable in Gautam Budh Nagar: MLA
Noida, December 19
Dadri MLA Nawab Singh Nagar has said that an authentic electoral roll was not available to the voters of Gautam Budh Nagar. It was a very serious matter.

Activists of National Federation of Indian Women sitting on dharna for water and public health facilities at Jantar Mantar in the Capital. — Tribune photo by Mukesh Aggarwal

11 students hurt in van accident 
New Delhi, December 19
Eleven students of Faith Academy were injured today when their van in which they were travelling overturned. They were admitted to a nearby hospital from where they were discharged after the first-aid.

BSF constable cremated with full state honour
Sonepat, December 19
The body of Surinder Singh Dahiya, a BSF constable, was cremated with full state honour, at his native village Thana Kalan, about 15 km from here last night. According to a report, Mr Sujan Singh Yadav, SDM, Mr Padam Singh Dahiya, an INLD MLA, and other BSF officials were present on the occasion. Mr Dahiya leaves behind his wife, a son and a daughter.

Wheat worth lakhs rotting
Sonepat, December 19
It is feared that wheat worth several lakhs of rupee packed in gunny bags at various grain markets of the district and those lying in the open at the godowns of several procurement agencies particularly the Food Corporation of the India (FCI) and the Food and Supplies Department has been damaged due to the winter rains and the vagaries of weather.

NCR BRIEFS
14 booked for murders in Jasaur Kheri
Jhajjar, December 19
The Bahadurgarh Police have registered a case against 14 alleged assailants who shot two persons dead in Jasaur Kheri village of the district on Wednesday.

IN PARLIAMENT
Rail terminal for Anand Vihar  within 5 yrs
New Delhi, December 19
The Government proposes to develop a railway terminal at Anand Vihar in East Delhi to decongest Delhi and New Delhi stations within five years, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.

Worker killed, 15 injured as bus rams auto-rickshaw
Panipat, December 19
One factory worker was killed and 15 others injured when a three-wheeler was hit by a truck near the Machhrouli village yesterday. According to information, the three-wheeler was taking 16 workers to a factory near Machhrouli village from Samalkha when it was hit from the rear by a truck.

CRIME

SI held for taking bribe 
New Delhi, December 19
The Anti-Corruption Branch of Delhi Government arrested sub-inspector Jagtar Singh for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 from Shakeel for vacating DDA flat of his sister in Mayur Vihar, Phase – II. Shakeel registered a complainant that the suspect, who was posted at New Ashok Nagar police station, had demanded Rs 20,000 as bribe for vacating the flat.

COURTS

Six persons sentenced to life imprisonment for murder
Sonepat, December 19
The Additional Sessions Judge of Sonepat, Mr J. S. Jangra, yesterday convicted six persons accused under Sections 148, 149 302 of IPC and the Indian Arms Act and sentenced them to life imprisonment with a fine of Rs 2,000 each. According to a report, the accused were identified as Jagminder of Sant Nagar Kharkhauda, Rajesh, Raj Kumar, Sandeep, Lokesh, Narain Singh and Rakesh Kumar, all residents of Thana Kalan.

SPORTS

Kuldeep Rawat shines for Delhi
New Delhi, December 19
A brilliant all-round display by Kuldeep Rawat, who scored a century and then claimed 4 for 45, helped Delhi draw with Haryana in the Board of Control for Cricket in India Under-22 Trophy at the Jamia Milia ground.

• Kishan Ganj Colts win in DDCA League

National Stadium draw with NCF
New Delhi, December 19
National Stadium Cricket Club and Dronacharya Cricket Foundation (DCF) were locked in a draw in the Aviva Young Achiever (Under-13) Two-Day Cricket Tournament at the Yamuna Sports Complex ground. Both the teams could play only one innings each due to rain.National Stadium got five points while DCF earned three.

AFC Cricket at Sampla
New Delhi, December 19
The fifth All-India AFC Cricket Tournament will be held from December 28 at the Government School ground, Sampla. The winners will be given a cash prize of Rs 31000 while the runners-up will be awarded Rs 21,000.

ABN Amro win Pataudi  Cup polo
New Delhi, December 19
ABN Amro Bank defeated Jaipur Polo Company (JPC) 9-5 in the Nawab of Bhopal and Pataudi Cup Polo Tournament at the Jaipur Polo ground. In another match, McDowell Signature defeated Jindal Steel and Power 7-4 1/2.

Dhaka to meet Aizawl in Subroto final
New Delhi, December 19
Bangladesh Krira Shiksha Prothisthan, Dhaka (Bangladesh) will take on defending champions Holy Heart School, Aizwal (Mizoram) in the under-14 final of the Subroto Mukherjee Cup Football Tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium on Saturday.

Frank Anthony lift title New Delhi, December 19 An all-round display by Aditya Saini (3 for 4 and 74 n o) helped Frank Anthony Public School, Lajpat Nagar defeat St. Columba’s School by nine wickets in the final of the Frank Anthony Inter-School Cricket Tournament at the Frank Anthony School ground. The Frank Anthony School team with their principal Stephan Dacosta after they annexed the Inter-School Cricket Tournament Trophy.

Mckinsey beat Associate
New Delhi, December 19
Mckinsey defeated Associate Finance by 29 runs in the Luminous Cricket Tournament at the Palam ground. Scores: Mckinsey: 157 for 5 (Bharat 56, Neeraj Kaul 32, Chetan Seth 30, Mohit Bhalla 3 for 24).