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Power cuts likely to continue in Capital
Demand-supply mismatch, poor infrastructure the bane
New Delhi, June 22
Even as Delhi prepares to move to a privatised power distribution regime, the residents of the Capital are unlikely to get any respite from the long and frequent power cuts, as the demand-supply mismatch and an inadequate distribution infrastructure continue to remain a major deficiency.
Haryana Govt stops desilting
canals, farmers cry foul
Sonepat, June 22
The Haryana Government has decided to stop the desilting and cleaning of canals and other water channels in the state on due to the shortage of funds and ‘beldars’.
According to official sources, the Engineer-in-Chief of the state Irrigation Department has issued instructions to all the chief engineers and superintending engineers in the state that the length of 3-km upstream of tail-ends is not to be cleaned by the department and this stretch be kept for clearance by the farmers.
INLD, Congress responsible for farmers’ stir: HVP
Panipat, June 22
Coming down heavily on the “politicisation” of the farmers’ agitation in Jind district by the Congress, the HVP has held both the latter and the INLD responsible for the stir.
NCR to generate 30,000 metric tonnes of solid waste by 2021
New Delhi, June 22
The quantity of solid waste generation in the urban areas of the NCR is likely to go up to around 30,000 metric tonnes (MTs) per day by 2021 of which Delhi’s share will be 20,000 MTs.
New-look Red Fort lawns to be opened to the public from
July 15
New Delhi, June 22
Lawns in front of the historic Red Fort in the national Capital would be opened to the public from 15th July. It is being developed on the pattern of India Gate lawns, where people can gather in the evenings and enjoy the occasion with their families.
Union Minister in the PMO Vijay Goel reviewing the progress of the work at the Red Fort along with the MCD Commissioner in the Capital on Saturday. |
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SEARCH WITHIN
Of the divine and the demonic in man
How do you judge whether a person is religious or not? It is said that a tree is judged by its fruits. If the fruits are good, the tree is good. When religion is restricted to observance of externals, or consists only of a series of prohibitions, it will not yield good fruits.
GETTING AWAY
Vacationers find themselves on cloud nine in Mussoorie
In the higher reaches of the picturesque Dehra Dun, a road ascends bordered by fascinating scenery. An uphill journey of about 35 kms and you find yourself standing at an altitude of over 2000 meters looking up at the brilliant blue sky of
Mussoorie.
Amusement mela for Gujarat victims ends
New Delhi, June 22
An amusement mela dedicated to the victims of the recent Gujarat riots concluded today at Lakshmi Nagar District Centre here. The turnout on the last day was low.
The mela, `Fun and Fair - 2002’, was inaugurated about one month back by the Minister of Health, Government of NCT of Delhi, Dr A. K. Walia.
The huge entrance gate in the shape of an aeroplane was a big draw.
— Photo by Anil Sharma |
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SC-ST body demands
dismissal of policemen
New Delhi, June 22
The All India Confederation of SC and ST Organisations demanded the dismissal of the policemen who allegedly vandalised its office at Bengali Market and beat up workers of the federation on Friday.
NCR BRIEFS
Free diabetes check-up camp at Panipat
Panipat, June 22
The Prajapita Brahamkumari Ishwariya Viswavidyalaya will organise a free diabetes check-up camp at its centre in HUDA, Part II, from June 24 to 27. Eminent doctors from Mumbai and the AIIMS, New Delhi, will provide consultation to the patients at the camp from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- National seminar
- Scooterist killed
- Open Darbar
- Protest held
- Rape alleged
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- Shop looted
- Group clash
- Man shot
- Two killed
- Suicide by student
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