TOP STORIES

Mine mafia ravaging Aravali ridges
Gurgaon, July 14
Mining of the Aravali Hills and stone quarrying continue in this district even though the Supreme Court has ordered against such activities in the five km radius of Delhi border.

Jhuggis have come up in the area, disturbing the ecological balance of the Aravali Hills.

Inexperience matters little to Haryana Govt
Rohtak, July 14
The Haryana Government is embroiled in a controversy over appointment of persons not having the requisite qualifications and experience as heads of institutes in violation of the Haryana Medical Education service rules.

An urban riddle called Ring Railway in the times of CNG

New Delhi, July 14 Nothing illustrates the abdication by the Northern Railway of its role and responsibility in contributing to the streamlining of traffic within the National Capital Territory more starkly than the car park on railway land in one of the most crowded commercial districts in the country in Sadar Bazar. A car park on land owned by the Northern Railway. — Photo by Cecil Victor

Virtual shower. — Tribune Photo Mukesh Aggarwal

Restructuring is not privatisation: CM
New Delhi, July 14
Asserting that her government is committed to undertaking reforms in civic utilities in spite of the generally lukewarm reception to the privatisation of distribution of electricity, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit says the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will be restructured in the next “five to six months.”

Train rams into Sumo laden with illicit liquor
Rewari, July 14
A major rail tragedy was averted on the Jaipur-Rewari track near the railway crossing of Bhivadi, about six kilometer from the Rewari Station in the early hours today.

Shiv temple razed as BJP men look on
Rohtak, July 14
It was a rare sight. A demolition squad, escorted by the district officials and that of the Nagar Parishad, razed a Shiv temple at Kasaiwala Chowk here this morning without any resistance from the local residents. Rather, the area residents, shopkeepers, members of Samaj Sudhar Samiti and several activists of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) witnessed the demolition and hailed the official campaign.

COMMUNITY

FARIDABAD
Dissidents refuse to toe CM’s line on Mayor
Faridabad, July 14
The Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF), which is the largest civic body in Haryana, is passing through a phase of political turmoil with a majority of elected members up in revolt against the Mayor.

Noida revenue receipts up by Rs 134 cr
Noida, July 14
The budget of the Noida administration for current year had shown receipts of Rs 877 crore, Rs 134 crore higher than last year’s Rs 743 crore. Last year, the actual receipts were Rs 778 crore as against a target of Rs 743 crore, which was higher by Rs 35 crore than the targeted amount.

MOVING FINGER
Privatisation of public services and some private blues 
The choice is between darkness under the public sector and darkness under the private sector. The common factor, of course, is darkness accompanied by heat and sweat. This is the fate of the people living in Delhi and nearby towns in the National Capital Region. This summer offered ample proof, if a proof was needed. The readers do not need elaboration of the point.

Electric fencing Ticks’ season CNG Jams

Buyers’ market Parents’ ordeal

NAD activists protest against power, water shortage

New Delhi, July 14 Volunteers of the National Akali Dal, led by its president Paramjit Singh Pamma, today demonstrated at Jantar Mantar to protest against the water and power shortage in the Capital. Activists of National Akali Dal led by its president Paramjit Singh Pamma demonstrating against water and power shortage at Jantar Mantar in the Capital on Sunday.

Bank records go up in flames
New Delhi, July 14
Two incidents of fire were reported today in the national Capital. However, no casualty was reported in both the cases. In the first incident, a fire was reported from the State Bank of Patiala, Hauz Khas branch, at around 12.50 pm. Though the fire caused damage to the bank records, no one was injured.

CRIME

Tempo rams  scooter, two killed
New Delhi, July 14
Two persons were killed and three others injured in an accident last night after a tempo that lost control and rammed a scooter near Chandi Ram Akhada in Civil Lines. According to the police, four persons in their early twenties were travelling in the scooter when the accident occurred.

NCR BRIEFS
Man held for smuggling of 22 tortoises
Faridabad, July 14
The police have arrested a person from Sector 18 here and recovered 22 tortoises from his possession. The tortoises were alive and being smuggled in by the accused, identified as Sapan Kumar, a resident of West Bengal. A case has been booked.

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BUSINESS

SHOWCASE
An ideal summer ensemble to help keep your cool
Bay Island cottons, has launched ‘Relaxed Formals’ for ambitious young executives who pride themselves on staying cool under pressure. According to Ashish Pandya, vice-president (Sales and Marketing), Arvind Brands Limited, “The Bay Island cottons brand is positioned as one with the ability to chill out-or cool down anything that it comes in contact with.

Individual looks Spring collection One touch Summer frost Club wear Beating the heat Family fortune

For all moods Antiquity spices Rain repellant Jumbo collection Digital TV Iran oil

EDUCATION

SCHOOL BUZZ
A scientific approach must for choosing Class XI subjects
Dr Samir Parikh, MD, Psychiatrist, dealing primarily in child and adolescent psychological and psychiatry issues and behavioural sciences points out few concerns about choosing Class 11 subjects.

Debate Competition Kids earn kudos

Summer delights Game on Bhagat Singh

Ryan brings pride to the nation

Scorching heat, lazy days, holidays, children enjoying a respite from school - that's the scenario that flashes across one's mind when one thinks of the months of May and June. But at Ryan International School, Gurgaon things were different. A team of motivated children and teachers, under the able guidance of Principal Mrs N.M. Parti, were enthusiastically preparing for the 5th ICSQCC convention to be held at Kentucky, USA. ALL SMILES: The students of Ryan International, Gurgaon, with their medals.

PRINCIPALSPEAK
Happiness shared is happiness doubled
At my passing out from school, I had requested my Principal to write something beautiful in my autograph book. In her firm handwriting, she quickly wrote. “Live and let live”. I was a little disappointed at what I had then thought was her stinginess with words, but over the years, as I went through the business of living my life, I realised that these seemingly simple words were deeply value loaded.

SPORTS

ONGC honours Kaif with Rs 1 lakh
New Delhi, July 14
Mohammed Kaif’s brilliant, match-winning, unbeaten knock of 87 against England at Lord’s in the NatWest Trophy final on Saturday, created happy tidings in the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC), his employers, when they announced a cash award of Rs 1 lakh to their star player.              Kaif turns the tide for India.

Talent search to unearth U-15 cricketers
New Delhi, July 14
In a unique talent search, Heinz India has launched the Complan Under-15 National Cricket Talent Search, in which a galaxy of former India captains like Polly Umrigar, Nari Contractor, Chandu Borde, Hanumanth Singh, Bishen Singh Bedi and former Australian captain Bob Simpson, are involved. 

N.K.Bhatia elected DSA secretary
New Delhi, July 14
In a razor-sharp contest, Nawabuddin Shaheer of Ajmal Club edged out City Club president Sharafatullah by 39-35 votes to become the new president of the Delhi Soccer Association in the elections held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Capital.