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BJP has a dig at Maken’s
US visit
New Delhi, August 9
Delhi Power Minister Ajay Maken’s trip to the US to learn measures to improve the power supply situation, came in for sharp criticism from the BJP today.
“Had the Power Minister been serious about his responsibilities, he should have tried to control the situation rather than wasting the government resources,” said the BJP spokesperson, Mr Mewa Ram Arya.
NDA govt has failed to save country’s prestige: Singhal
Noida, August 9
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad president, Mr Ashok Singhal, has blamed the central government of NDA and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir for the ‘chaos’ in the country.
Rape victim, brother beaten in police station
Panipat, August 9
The district police are at it again. A widow who was a rape victim, and her brother were allegedly harassed and kept in illegal custody by the Samalkha police.
In a representation to the local SP, one of the brothers of the widow, Mr Subhash, a resident of Shilana in Sonepat district, alleged that the rape victim and her brother, Mr
Satbir, were picked up by the police and allegedly beaten up inside the Samalkha police station on Wednesday night.
GM Modi Award for ISRO Chairman
New Delhi, August 9
Dr K. Kasturirangan, Chairman, Space Commission and Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) along with Dr Manju Sharma, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, received the prestigious G M Modi Innovative Science and Technology Award for the year 2002 for their recognised achievements in respective fields.
Haryana Roadways bid to
give itself a face-lift
Faridabad, August 9
The Haryana Roadways authorities have launched a drive to improve the functioning of the organisation and provide a new look to the bus stands in the district.
Stating this, the General Manager, Haryana Roadways, Mr S S Dalal, told the `NCR Tribune’ that besides taking up cleanliness work in the bus stand premises, facilities for commuters would be gradually upgraded.
Speaking
out
After Independence, there has been large-scale mushrooming of politicians in the country - in metros, cities, towns and villages. It is a common joke that if you are looking for a profitable business opportunity, then become a politician. All you have to do is to join some political party or form your own party.
Policemen checking vehicles in the Seelampur area, which has registered a spurt in crime.
— Photo by Anil Sharma |
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- Hark!
Give the girls a second chance, please
- Female foeticide
- Wayward monsoon
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- Salaam, Mr Kalam
- Financial chaos
- Banking charges
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Child welfare needs a rural touch
New Delhi, August 9
Underscoring the need to have child development programmes that cater to both children living in the rural and urban areas, experts are of the opinion that the country urgently needs a well-formulated voluntary action focussed on rural areas for child welfare and development.
Disabled person alleges harassment
Faridabad, August 9
The Court of the Chief Commissioner for persons with disabilities, Noida, has issued a show-cause notice to the Chief Post Master General
(CPMG), Haryana Circle, in connection with alleged harassment by the department officials of a class II employee posted here.
IOC holds fire drill
New Delhi, August 9
In an unique effort to test the fire preparedness and safety skills of its employees, Indian Oil, Northern Regional office, conducted a fire drill, today. The risk of the fire is an ever-present danger and in order to checks the swiftness, alertness and dousing the fire, which was simulated.
Hike in water tariff resented
Rohtak, August 9
The Haryana Urban Development Authority, the government owned coloniser, has enhanced the water supply charges without issuing any notification or intimation to the residents of Huda sectors. The unprecedented hike in water charges has caused widespread resentment among the Huda sector residents.
Independent regulatory panel need of the
hour: Phdcci
New Delhi, August 9
While most states have initiated measures in attracting private sector into provision of municipal services, there is a need for establishing independent Regulatory Commission Authority to determine standards of service and operations, creation of environment for attracting viable investors and promotion of economic efficiency.
Judicial reforms must: Phdcci
New Delhi, August 9
In order to make India an effective player in the global trade, judicial reforms are the need of the hour, Phdcci stated on Thursday.
According to the chamber, efficiency, transparency and predictability of the judgements will create an atmosphere of trust in the judicial system for foreign entrepreneurs and investors to invest in the country.
NCR BRIEFS
One held for committing sodomy
Rewari, August 9
A village youth, Satyavan Yadav, son of Sadhu Ram Yadav, resident of Bharangi village under Kosli Police Station of Rewari district, has been arrested by the police on charges of committing sodomy with a three and a half-year old boy, Sanwat Singh, son of Khem Ram Yadav in Bharangi village on Wednesday.
- Vendors’ strike
- Vehicles recovered
- Appointment hailed
- Mobile dealer shot
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- Murder avenged
- Patient jumps to death
- Criminal arrested
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DELHI DIGEST
PTI workers’ rally
New Delhi, August 9
Hundreds of journalists and non-journalists from different media organisations today turned out in force on the streets demanding that their employers no longer should terrorise the workers.
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NTPC brass elevated
New Delhi, August 9
Mr N. S. Chaudhary, GM (JVC), Mr R. C. Shrivastav, GM/Ic NTPC, Hyderabad and Mr R. K. Jain, GM, Contract Services, have been elevated to the post of Executive Director (Joint Venture and Consultancy), Executive Director (Southern Region) Hyderabad and Executive Director (Contract and Materials) respectively in National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC).
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New Delhi, August 9