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BUDGET
Pragmatic, say economists; anti-people, says LJSP
Rohtak, March 1
The Union Budget presented on Friday by the Finance Minister has evoked mixed response. While the internationally distinguished economists have described it as a pragmatic budget, the Lok Jan Shakti Party has termed the budget proposals anti-people.
Budget aims at ‘economic reforms’
New Delhi, March 1
Complimenting the Finance Minister on a “growth-oriented” budget, the president of Garments Exporters Association, Mr H K L Magu said that the budget is aiming at continuing economic reforms and
liberalisation.
FIRST PERSON
‘Govt should not discourage savings’
Gurgaon, March 1
Welcoming the budget, a middle class family is of the view that it would give benefits not only to the middle class families, but would also boost the country’s economy.
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Sonepat, March 1
The Food Park at Rai in this district has become the first choice of the central government-owned India Container Corporation to set up its state-of-the -art cold store. The Railway Minister, Nitish Kumar, laid the foundation stone of this project.
Union Minister Vijay Goel and MCD Commissioner Rakesh Mehta inspecting the ongoing beautification drive at Lahori Gate around Chandni Chowk in the Capital on Saturday. |
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SPECIAL FOCUS ON REWARI
Nitish inaugurates inland container depot
Rewari, March 1
The Union Railway Minister, Mr Nitish Kumar formally inaugurated the newly built Rs 24 crore railway sidings project of the Inland Container Depot by flagging off a container train here today. He was accompanied by the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Om Prakash Chautala.
Special attention to girl education: Minister
Rewari, March 1
The Haryana Health Minister, Dr M.L. Ranga has asserted that the present state government, under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Mr Om Prakash Chautala, has been paying special attention to girl education, particularly in rural areas of the state.
SAD (B) wants more DSGMC seats
New Delhi, March 1
Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) general secretary Kuldip Singh Bhogal has demanded that the number of seats in the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee should be increased from 46 to 70 in view of more population of the Sikh community in the Capital.
Rs 2.14 crore budget for Gohana MC
Sonepat, March 1
The Municipal Committee, Gohana, passed an annual budget of Rs 2.14 crore for the next financial year with a voice vote on Friday. Nine out of the 17 councillors were present at the meeting of the Municipal Committee. Interestingly, five of the seven women councillors were present in the meeting.
Deve Gowda lambasts Noida Authority
Noida, March 1
The former Prime Minister and JD (Secular) president, Mr H.D. Deve Gowda said the authorities should not just indulge in earning huge profits but engage themselves in developmental works. He was addressing a farmers ‘Maha Panchayat’, organised by the Dehat Morcha at Harola Park here recently.
Mahashivratri celebrated with fervour
New Delhi, March 1
Mahashivratri was today celebrated with traditional fervour with devotees
visiting temples in the Capital to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva. Special arrangements were made at the Chhattarpur temple, Shiv temple next to Hanuman Mandir at Connaught Place, Laxmi Narayan temple and Kalkaji temple where a large number of devotees offered prayers.
Devotees offering milk in a temple on the occasion of “Mahashivratri” in the Capital on Saturday.
— Tribune Photo
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PNB Inter-Zone Cultural Meet
New Delhi, March 1
The 20th All India PNB Inter-Zone Cultural Meet concluded here with the Chairman and Managing Director, Mr S S Kohli’s address.
In his address, Mr Kohli emphasised the need to participate in sports and cultural activities and the need to expose the talents of those within the organisation.
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SEARCHWITHIN
Budget blues, thrift and wisdom
In one of his articles on self-improvement, Swami Sivananda, founder of the Divine Life Society, refers to the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706—1790), which offers valuable hints for youth on practising various virtues.
DELHI DIGEST
Certificate racket busted; two held
New Delhi, March 1
The Delhi Police today claimed to have busted a racket of fake certificates with the arrest of two suspects. They ran the racket at the behest of their gang leader, who was in Tihar Jail.
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Call girls caught
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Body found
NCR BRIEFS
2,000 workers jobless
Sonepat, March 1
At least 2,000 workers were rendered jobless, following the closing down of the Haryana Sheet Glass company by the management near Sewli village about 15 km from here on Friday.
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Liquor vend looted
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Theft at Subzi Mandi
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Held under Arms Act
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Scribe dies
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Road blocked
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