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Penury drives family of six, including Ghaziabad, April 27 According to the SP (City), Mr Ganeshwer Tiwari, after poisoning the lot, Mahender strangulated them to ensure that they were all dead. Later, he himself took poison and hung himself from the ceiling of the one-room tenement. The rope had apparently snapped and his body was found sprawled on the bed with foam oozing out of his mouth. A six-page note was found by his side in the room. Mahender, originally from Jharia in Jharkhand, was a painter and dent fixer by profession, who was finding it hard to make his two ends meet. Of late, he was extremely depressed. On Saturday night, he had gone to his sister Asha’s house and complained that he was not feeling well. Asha asked him to go home and get some sleep; in the morning, she and her husband would take him to a doctor. But he, apparently, had other plans. The deceased has said in his suicide note that he was taking the extreme step as he was fed up with the life of want and misery; also, he did not see a way out of his plight. The police sent the dead bodies for post-mortem examination. In another gory incident, a woman, fed up with the antics of her alcoholic husband, torched herself and her four minor daughters after sprinkling kerosene on them in Elana village under Aurangabad police station on Saturday. They all died on the spot. The woman’s relatives have accused her husband of murder. The police has taken the latter into custody. This is the second such incident in western UP in the last one week. Earlier, in Khanpur, a family had committed suicide due to financial hardship. Dharmawatti, daughter of Jai Singh of Tona village, under Khanpur police station, was married to Suresh, resident of Elana village in Aurangabad, 13 years ago. The couple had four daughters — Suman (8), Rajesh (6), Rani (4) and Neelam 2. |
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Indiscriminate use of insecticides by Sonepat, April 27 According to an agriculture scientist of HAU, Dr Azad Singh Dahiya, the insecticides are generally used by farmers without seeking technical guidance from agriculture scientists, who have been posted in the districts by the HAU. He told the NCR Tribune that the insecticides were in excess of the residue limit in 95 per cent of the samples examined in the HAU laboratories. According to Dr Dahiya, a number of companies download insecticides in bulk in the market, making it easily available to the farmer who often plays into the hands of the shopkeeper and the company’s sales representatives. Result: He use the insecticides without consulting agriculture scientists of the Horticulture department of the State government and experts of the Krishi Vigyan Kendras in every district. Dr Dahiya feels that the injudicious use of insecticides and pesticides is not only injurious to health, but also has become a cause of dreaded diseases like cancer, “Moreover, our vegetables and fruits will flunk the stringent tests in the international market under WTO, if such a trend persists,” he cautioned. According to the Agriculture office in Sonepat, the use of insecticides and pesticides on vegetables and fruits has increased two-and-a-half times in the past four years. In 1999-2000, 20.270 million tonnes of insecticides and pesticides were used by the farmers. But the quantity went up to 50.30 m tonnes in 2001-2002 and further increased to 57.72 m tonnes in 2002–03. A research scholar of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) has revealed in her survey report that the vegetables in Gohana region of the district and other villages located around diversion drain no.8 were affected not only by the excessive drainage of water but also due to the excessive and injudicious use of the insecticides and pesticides. The situation is no better when the application of chemical fertilizers is analysed. There has been an increase of 40 per cent in the use of fertilizers, mainly nitrogen fertilisers, during past five years, except last year when the consumption fell down due to the protracted dry spell during monsoons. It is also pertinent to note that the area under cultivation during kharif and rabi Seaons had not increased. However, there was no let-up in the use of chemical fertilizers. An officer of the Agriculture department, who works as A subject matter specialist, pointed out that the excessive use of chemical fertilizers was not only degrading the quality of wheat and rice, but also adversely affecting the fertility of the land as was evident from the fact that the production had reached a saturation point in the past five years. Strenuous efforts were, however, being made by the agriculture scientists to replace the chemical fertilizers with bio-fertilizers. However, the shortage of bio-fertilizer continued to constrain their efforts. Despite being aware of the problems, the state government has not taken the necessary steps to ensure availability of bio-fertiisers. An attempt was made during Bansi Lal rule (1996 to 1999), but large-scale alleged misappropriations and embezzlements were detected in the distribution of subsidised bio-fertilisers. |
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MDU ties itself into knots over its B.Ed Rohtak, April 27 The course has got embroiled in controversy owing to the increase in the prospectus price and the course fee, apparently without the approval of the Executive and the Academic Council. This move, in turn, has elicited considerable flak from all quarters. It is feared that the admission process would get mired in legal suits filed on technical grounds. The university had been swamped with more than 100 law suits for various irregularities committed during admissions to this course last year. The courts had not only reprimanded the university administration, but had also directed it to pay a huge amount as compensation to the appellants. The students and teachers have, therefore, come out strongly against the excessive increase in the price of the prospectus and the course fee. They have alleged that there is a three-fold increase in the fee structure of free seats of this course. They have further pointed out that while all other universities in the state had still not deviated from the old pattern, the MDU had acted with alacrity and hiked the fee in the name of apex court orders. Dr Wazir Singh
Nehra, convener of Haryana Federation of University and College Teachers’ Organisations
(HFUCTO) and a former president, Maharshi Dayanand University Teachers’ Association
(MDUTA), alleged that the university administration had ignored the admission committee during the admission process. He has also alleged that the university authorities had neither conducted an inquiry into the irregularities committed during the admission process last year, nor had it initiated any move to correct the mistakes made last year. |
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SIGN OF TIMES Rohtak, April 27 Yesterday, the Vice-Chancellor spoke to the Director General, Haryana Police, to demand special arrangements for conducting the examinations at Bhiwani, where unscrupulous elements had on April 24 tried to disrupt the papers. Again, the examination could not be conducted on April 25 (Evening Session) in Government College, Bhiwani. The Vice-Chancellor has cancelled the papers held on April 24 and 25 (Evening), thereby sending a clear message that examinations would be conducted fairly and there was no place for outside interference, copying or other unfair means, come what may. The Vice-Chancellor had, in 2001, constituted an examination reforms committee under the chairmanship of Prof Shri Bhagwasn Dhaiya, Dean of Faculty. The committee has suggested a number of reforms which are being implemented one by one. Some of the major reforms, which the university would be carrying out from the next annual examination include preparation of a `question paper bank’ to introduce multi-series question papers, incorporation of three types of questions in the question paper – those requiring one-sentence answers, 60-word answers and essay-type answers. |
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RUNNING AMOK Meerut, April 27 The frenzied elephant was finally put in fetters at noon. The elephant reportedly turned violent while it was having water and hurled its trainer, Ram Singh, on the ground. According to eye-witnesses, the trainer clambered atop a tin shed to escape the fury of the tusker. But the livid animal razed the tin shed to the ground. Not content with the makeshift structure, it projected its anger on roadside trees and on electricity poles. Then, it seemed to go berserk and entered the premises of an electricity sub station. The sub station was damaged to such an extent that the electricity department had to snap the supplies. Possibly finding itself constrained in the sub station, the elephant headed for the national highway, where it ran amok for hours, blocking the traffic on both sides. Senior police and forest department officials rushed to spot with reinforcements and five fire tenders. In the interim, the traffic on NH-58 had been also diverted. All night, the elephant, euphemistically named Shairu, continued to ransack his surroundings. The division forest
official, A K Singh, consulted his seniors in Lucknow and it was decided that the tusker should be given a strong sedative. However, attempts to sedate him manually failed. The tranquilizer gun, too, was not available with the forest department. Finally, the forest officers and police were able to tie the animal’s back foot with a rope to a tree. Having succeeded in inhibiting its movements somewhat, the animal was put in fetters. The power supply and the traffic on NH-58 could resume only after the tusker was safely put out of harm’s way. Martyr cremated Faridabad: The body of Sepoy Ramdev Singh of 123 Battalion of the BSF, who sacrificed his life while fighting against militants at Bandipore in Jammu and Kashmir on April 25, was cremated with full State honours at his native village of Balai in the district today. The SDM and DSP of Palwal sub-division were present at the cremation. Hundreds of villagers paid homage to the martyr. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters. The district Red Cross Society has decided to give Rs 50,000 to the martyr’s family. |
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BJP to ‘go it alone’ in assembly
poll Sonepat, April 27 BJP Organising Secretary Ram Piare Pandey said here last evening the BJP had decided to go it alone in the assembly poll in the four states in what is going to be the last and crucial trial of strength between the BJP and the Congress before the next Lok Sabha elections. These elections, he said, were of vital importance to the party not only because they were the last test of strength before the 2004 poll but also because these were the states the BJP once ruled. Also most of the MPs there belong to the BJP or have won with backing of the party, he added. Predicting landslide victory for the BJP in all four states, Mr Pandey said people of the four states wanted a change since the Congress party had been ruling Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh for the past 18 years and Rajasthan and Delhi for the past five years. He added that both the BJP and the Congress had a strong base in the four states. Referring to the Fatehabad assembly byelection in Haryana, the BJP leader said the BJP would field its candidate for giving a crushing defeat to the ruling INLD candidate as the Chief Minister, Mr Om Prakash Chautala, had adopted anti-BJP attitude after assuming power in the state. Terming Mr Chautala as enemy no. 1 of the BJP, he alleged Mr Chautala had been weakening the base of the BJP and wanted to eliminate it from the political scene. He called upon the party workers to be present in large numbers at every polling booth in the constituency and not allow the ruling party workers to capture the booths. |
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Statues of patriots to be installed in Haryana Bhiwani, April 27 He said Ch Devi Lal had always said the country could be self-dependent and the economy strengthened only if farmers were provided with the basic amenities. Commenting on the statements given by the Haryana Vikas Party leader, Mr Bansi Lal, that statues of Devi Lal would be dismantled when his party came to power, Mr Chautala said Ch Devi Lal was the name of a movement and not of a person. He said his followers were spread all over the country and his pictures were being put up in Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. He said the state government had completed nearly 33,000 development works through Sarkar Aapke Dwar in the state. He said the government was committed to working on the slogan made popular by Ch Devi Lal, “Bijli Pani Ka Prabandh, Bhrashtachar Band”. If any officer or leader demanded bribe for a job or transfer, the Chief Minister should immediately be informed and action would be taken, he said. The Chief Minister made a count of the development works done during the past three years. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr Harpal Singh, the SP, Mr Sukhdev Singh, the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mr R. P. Gupta, the Improvement Trust Chairman, Mr Virender Bhoruka, former Zila Parishad Chairman Sunil Lamba, Cooperative Bank Chairman Ashok Dhani Mahoo, Om Prakash Behalwala were among others who were present on the occasion. |
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Driving on these roads, you can walk into Sonepat, April 27 A number of surveys, conducted in the past by road and traffic experts, have found the city roads in a pathetic condition. The experts say most of the roads are laid haphazardly, surfaced indifferently and neither repaired nor properly maintained. The experts also say the normal life of a road should be 10 years but in this city a road lasts not more than a year. If it rains the newly laid surface disappears in a half-an-hour downpour. Besides the lack of tar and proper asphalt mixture, the city roads are littered with manhole covers which either jut out of the road surface or lie partly overturned. Traffic experts say these obstacles are potential killers. They are like mines, says an official of the traffic police. Such obstacles are not easily visible, especially in the dark, and can often cause accidents and even death. They also point out that the public hue and cry raised over deaths caused by such traps have awakened the authorities. Now, very few manholes are without a proper cover, particularly along the old DC road, but the way these covers have been hastily put is causing a lot of accidents on busy roads. The manhole cover menace is serious in almost all areas of the city where anyone can find the cover either below the surface level or literally towering over the road surface. This disruption on a road surface is not easily visible to the human eye and can lead to drivers applying the brakes suddenly, leading to accidents. Besides road accidents and damage to the vehicles, bad roads have one more damaging effect on the health of the people using such roads. A senior orthopaedic surgeon of the city says that driving on pot-holed and poorly surfaced roads can cause a lot of strain on the spinal cord and joints. The constant shaking can lead to early degeneration of the spine and joints and ligaments in the body, he says. Traffic and road experts are unanimous in their opinion that the major reasons for the increasing number of accidents in the city are faulty road engineering and poorly surfaced roads. First, the roads are not designed properly and are constructed in the manner streets are carved out in unauthorised colonies. No thought is given to spillways, bays, pavements, dividers and a host of other factors which are extremely crucial for the main roads which carry hundreds and thousands of vehicles every day. Experts also say that properly engineered roads in this city are too much to expect as of now but even if you keep the design part apart and construct the roads properly with the right asphalt and bitumen mixture, the city will have smooth, clear roads. The problem with the city roads, the experts have found, is that they are neither properly laid out nor surfaced. There is a set standard of asphalt and bitumen mixture to be used in the construction of roads but the contractors who are given the job hardly bother to even look at the standards. For instance, they point out, stone chips and bitumen, a petroleum product, are heated separately before being mixed. The mixture should be in correct proportion and should be heated at a specific temperature. If the mixture is not heated properly, the bitumen comes out of the mixture and creates a thick, slippery layer on the road surface. In case the mixture is overheated, the bitumen becomes thin and offers no cover for the asphalt mix, thereby hastening cracks and potholes. All these defects can be rectified only if the authorities concerned keep a watch on the contractors and strictly adhere to the standards laid down by experts. |
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Deja vu: Villagers brace themselves for water, power
shortage Jhajjar, April 27 “The power situation improved only after we blocked the road and the district officials rushed to us to listen to our problems last time”, said a person of Akheri Madanpur village who come to the town a couple of days ago in connection with some work at the district headquarters. He held that whenever the situation become unbearable for them they would again resort to the same tactic. This strategy seemed a sure-shot way of taking care of the problems of the villagers. In fact, the exercise of putting up blockades on the road to disrupt traffic is quite prevalent in the district to protest against the inadequate water and electricity supply. During every summer there are many instances of road blockade incidents. However, every time the district officials concerned, accompanied by the police, reach the spot after three to four hours, giving assurances of restoring the supply, following which the villagers clear away to make way for the traffic. People have started complaining about erratic power supply and low voltage in many villages. Most of the areas of the district are in a perennial state of water shortage so their problems double up on account of non-availability of electricity. In the township areas of Jhajjar and Bahadurgarh also, residents have to grapple with the lack of these two essential services. According to information, the worst affected as far as water shortage is concerned are the villages falling in the Salawas, Matanhail and Chhuchhakwas areas where annual rainfall is extremely low. The ground water table in these areas has declined to an alarming level. These people have been reeling under acute lack of civic amenities and the summer heat adds to their miseries. Even the ponds and other traditional water sources have dried up. This has posed a serious threat to the livestock which had to face shortage of fodder due to the failure of monsoon last year also. The situation is most serious in the villages which are not covered by the canals. However, the villagers are rushing to the district administration to seek permission regarding filling their ponds from the canal water. Residents of Bhadani called on the district officials yesterday. Even the canal will go dry in the days to come. In the township areas, most of the colonies in the interiors of Bahadurgarh town face water shortage due to their tail-end locations and leakage of pipes. |
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NCR BRIEFS Noida, April 27 Asha Verma, SI in the Noida Control Room, is a resident of Sector 58. Pooja, the 20-year-old daughter of her brother-in-law, also lives with her in the quarter. Recently, Pooja had gone to meet her sister-in-law, Yamuna Chaudhri, in Rajouri Garden, Delhi. On her return, Pooja complained to Asha Verma that she had been ‘illegally detained’ in Rajouri Garden by the brothers of Yamuna Chaudhri. Subsequently, Asha Verma registered a case against Mahabir Singh, one of the brothers of Yamuna Chaudhri in the Sector-58 police station. The police have arrested and sent Mahabir Singh to jail and are making further investigations. Water worries in Sonepat Sonepat: For the last three days, the residents of more than a dozen colonies of Sonepat town have reportedly been facing an acute shortage of drinking water. The colonies, included Rohtak road, Kath Mandi, Adarsh Nagar, Anaj Mandi, Teerth market, Mission Road, Jawahar Nagar, Subhash Nagar, Arya Nagar, West Ramnagar, Garhi Ghasita,Vikas Nagar, Vishal Nagar, Idgah Colony, Bara Bazar, Raj Nagar, Raj Mohalla and Farash Khana. In a number of colonies, the public health authorities have reportedly scheduled the drinking water supplies on alternate days. Still, the supply of drinking water was erratic and insufficient. Moreover, in most of the areas of the town, the hand pump water is not fit for human consumption. So, the residents entirely depend on piped water supply for their drinking water. |
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A chance to rejoice for underprivileged kids New Delhi, April 27 The sales team from Rasna on this particular day will visit schools across the country and sell Rasna products, the proceeds from the sales will be donated to CRY. The special day is being called ‘Rasna the Hero of Day for CRY’. The unveiling of the offer saw not just the screening of the Sunny Deol starrer, “Hero”, it also the witnessed the participation of the hero (Sunny Deol) himself. Rasna hopes to make a substantial amount from the sales that will be organised in the schools across the country. The Chairman and Managing Director, Rasna, Mr Piruz Khambatta said, “ ‘Rasna the Hero of Day for CRY’ is our endeavour to touch the lives of the innumerable not so privileged children in the country. Our effort will be successful only with the cooperation of school-going children across the country”.
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‘Jail bharo’ agitation over ‘unjustified’ pay scale reduction Rohtak, April 27 Describing the reduction in their pay scales as ‘unprecedented’, Mr Shamsher Singh Kundu, general-secretary of the association said the optometrists employed at Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS had been receiving a pay scale of Rs 6,500-10,500. He said the eligibility criteria, nature of job and opportunities for promotion are same as those for ophthalmic assistants. Therefore, he said, the association had demanded a pay scale of Rs 6,500-10,500 in place of the existing Rs 5,000-7,850, on the principle of ‘same pay for same work’. Mr Kundu said the Director, Health Services, Haryana, had also recommended the removal of this anomaly in pay in his letter (number 8/39-3E-3-97/95) dated April 20,1997. However, he said, the members of the association got stunned when the committee concerned reduced their pay scales to Rs 4,500-Rs 7,000. The association demanded the immediate removal of this anomaly and pay scale equal to that of orthoptist-cum-optometrist. Election Code Violation Alleged The Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee has charged the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Om Prakash Chautala, with violating the election code. In a statement here today, Mr Krishan Murti Hooda, a former minister and spokesman, HPCC, alleged the Chief Minister had been trying to ‘entice’ the voters of Fatehabad Assembly segment by making lucrative announcements. The Congress leader said the announcement made by the Chief Minister regarding filling up of all the vacant posts of teachers in the state, during the ‘Government at your doorstep’ programme held at Kalanaur on Saturday, was a clear case of violation of the election code. He said Mr Chautala had rendered nearly 25,000 government employees jobless through his policy of retrenchment in the state. He alleged that Mr Chautala had now been trying to ‘attract the unemployed educated youths’ by false promises of providing employment. |
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Woman disappears Sonepat, April 27 Mr Satish Sharma, the brother of the woman has lodged an FIR with the Civil Lines Police, alleging that his sister has been kidnapped on her way to Faridabad. The police are investigating the case. According to another report, Mr Ram Kumar, an employee of the Health Department was seriously injured when he was hit by an unknown vehicle while crossing the G. T. Road. The injured employees was rushed to the local civil hospital and latter shifted to a trauma centre at Delhi for further treatment.
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Platinum jubilee celebration of Free Church New Delhi, April 27 The combined multilingual service, lead by Reverend Karam Masih, was attended by a large congregation. The celebration was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on April 2002. The platinum jubilee celebrations saw the achievement of several objectives, including strengthening of inter-faith movement, integration of Christian fellowship, irrespective of culture and language and integration of mentally challenged into the social mainstream. The celebrations included laying the foundation of the Platinum Jubilee Centre, inter-church competitions for children, photo exhibition and special worship services by various linguistic groups. |
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Woman gang raped, police on lookout for culprits Sonepat, April 27 According to a report, the woman along with her husband was involved in a ‘committee business’. Virasat Khan, the accused, is a contractor and had deposited Rs 2 lakh with the committee. Subhash, the brother of the victim, had lodged an FIR with the police that Virasat and his associates, had gang raped his sister at a workshop in Sanjay Colony, Faridabad.
Foot and Mouth Disease At least 10 cattle have been reportedly killed from the ‘Foot and Mouth disease’ in the last week at Muqimpur village of the district. According to a report, more than 100 cattle are suffering from the disease and the authorities of the Animal Husbandry Department have failed to take preventive steps to check the disease. It has caused resentment among the owners of milch animals.
One dies in road mishap One person was killed and six others, including a woman sustained injuries when a tractor-trolley hit a three-wheeler on the Sonepat-Meerut inter-state road near Khewra village, about 13 km from here last evening. According to a report, the person killed was identified as Rohtas and the injured were identified as Mukesh, Mukesh Kumar, Ram Dhan, Jaipal, Rakesh and Roshni. Two of the seriously injured persons, identified as Mukesh and Mukesh Kumar, were referred to a trauma centre in Delhi for further treatment. Others admitted to the local civil hospital are stated to be out of danger. The driver of the tractor-trolley, however, managed to escape immediately after the accident. The police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving and causing death against him. A hunt is on to apprehend him. |
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Doctor among 2 held for faking driving licences New Delhi, April 27 According to the North East district police, they had information that the suspects, dealing in fake driving licences, would be visiting the transport authority at Loni. Dr Babu Lal was arrested after a raid was conducted at the authority. During interrogation, Dr Babu Lal disclosed that he along with his associate, Jitender, were involved in preparing fake licences. He said that the licences were prepared in the house of Jitender at Jyoti Nagar with the help of a high-tech printer and computer. Jitender was arrested after a raid was conducted at his house. A computer, printer, other raw materials and two fake licences were also recovered from his possession. Jitender also disclosed that Dr Babu Lal used to find the clients by promising to provide driving licences without any verification. Jitender used to prepare the licences from the details and photographs of the clients provided by Dr Babu Lal. They charged Rs 500 for each licence. Dr Babu Lal finished his medical education from Modi Medical
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Need to harness IT for growth of SSIs emphasised New Delhi, April 27 This was stated by Dr C. P. Thakur, Union Minister of SSIs while addressing a seminar on “SSIs-Prospects and Challenges Ahead,” organized by Phdcci- SIB Help-Line in the Capital yesterday. Dr Thakur said that information technology would be the key factor in the growth of SSI sector. SSIs would have to use information creatively not only to design technologies and processes that would deliver world class goods and services but also to keep SSIs sector a step ahead. He said those who would be in a position to harness the information power would succeed faster. Dr Thakur said that training and skill development of the entrepreneurs and workers was another critical area for the SSIs. SSIs had to ensure that the entire workforce including the owner was trained from time to time in the methods and skills that needed upgradation from time to time. The SSIs should not see the cost of training as an avoidable expenditure but as an investment. Dr Thakur said that there were serious apprehensions in the mindset of Indian entrepreneurs, especially small entrepreneurs on account of globalization and liberalization and impact of WTO agreements. Most of such apprehensions were due to lack of awareness on these issues. Mr Suresh Chandra, Development Commissioner, SSIs, stated that there was a need for single legislation for the small scale sector as it would solve many of the problems of this sector. However, this legislation would have to get the concurrence of the concerned department or ministry. Mr Chandra assured that this would soon become a reality. Mr Chandra stated that there was no dearth of good schemes initiated by the government and banks. However, there was a lack of awareness about the schemes and programmes. Secondly, there was a lack of proper attitude and aptitude on the part of those who dealt with these powers. Quoting an example, Mr Chandra said there was a credit linked capital subsidy scheme for technological upgradation for individual entrepreneurs. However, people were not aware or there was no proper attitude in the banks where they approached. Mr P. K. Jain, president, PHDCCI, stated that the SSI sector acted as a catalyst for the future development of the industrial sector. The new economy presented new challenges and opportunities for SSIs to enhance their competitiveness and boost economic growth. However, there was a need for a new strategic focus with appropriate policy support for attaining a sustained growth in the SSIs sector. Mr Sudarshan Sareen, chairman, SIB Help-Line stated that despite the fact that SSIs received substantial attention from the policy makers in apprising its requirements, the industries in villages and rural areas had not received the adequate support, particularly at the implementation level. Importance of Khadi, village and cottage industries in the rural areas needed special recognition in the Indian economy and also an appropriate policy package for their promotion and development. Mr Ashok Kapoor, Chairman, SMEs Committee, PHDCCI stated that there was a need for setting up a national institution for small scale industries, which would undertake research and cater to the problems of SSIs sector. Mr Rajiv Chawla, co-chairman, SMEs Committee, Phdcci, stated that the SSIs sector would have to minimize cost, maximize quality, go in for product innovation, reduce lead time, optimize its assets, have low inventory and cater to customer satisfaction if it had to compete in the international arena. |
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SHOWCASE Carolina Herrera, a leading fragrance brand has unveiled its latest fragrance ‘Carolina’ eau de toilette. The fragrance is a representation of the designer herself in her younger days and is aptly named ‘Carolina.’ Manisha Bulchandani, brand manager, said, “Carolina is elegant and uninhibited. It remains true to the classic brand values of elegance, sophistication and femininity, while adding a new twist of spontaneity.”Lasting
freshness Godrej has introduced Godrej Shave Gel, a modern and contemporary product, which enables the consumer to experience freshness and energy. The latest shave gel will give consumers an entirely new experience in the premium gel category. Hoshedar K Press, executive director, said, “the product is aimed at progressive and dynamic man. Its cologne fragrance gives long lasting freshness.” Hi-bird, in technical collaboration with Ludhiana-based research and development centre, has developed a rickshaw, which will be marketed mainly in America and European countries. The same product will be launched in India with a much lower cost. The new product has all safety features both in design and technology. It is lightweight and aesthetically attractive, having suspension both at the front and the rear. Carefree
comfort Gufic Biosciences, a leading company in feminine hygiene market, has introduced its latest comfort-fit sanitary napkins. The new Shapers 3-in-1 protection pack is designed to take care of a woman’s entire menstruation cycle. This exceptional pack promises long lasting comfort, for a carefree and clean feeling throughout the day. Value model Hero Honda has launched CD Dawn, its new 100 cc motorcycle to replicate similar success in this basic segment. Brijmohan Lall, chairman, said, “Fuel efficiency, riding comfort and reliability have been the long standing strength areas of all our products. Keeping the inherent strengths of the brand intact, we have introduced CD-Dawn with an additional attraction of competitive price. Besides appealing to the first time motorcycle buyers, CD-Dawn would also attract the scooter and moped upgraders.” Sidwal refrigeration has introduced a range of window and split air-conditioners for the consumer segment in India. Backed by a state-of-the-art technology, Sidwal’s power saver air-conditioners are a perfect blend of latest technology, elegant design and superb performance. Ideal for residences, offices, shops, institutions and hotels, these air-conditioners are highly energy efficient and deliver better cooling with less consumption. Mobile LCD projectors Sharp has launched the compact, portable and mobile LCD projectors–PG-A10S and PG-A10X. Both these models are packed with unmatched features and have a lamp life upto 45.00 hours. Besides, they are equipped with a short throw lens, which enables 100 inches image size at just 3.2 metres. Summer footwears Tej Group has launched its wide range of TSF sandals. The company has also launched Roman sandals, strappy sandals, semi-close sandals, multi-point adjustment sandals, backless sandals and slippers for men. TSF sandals are made up of pure leather with PU lightweight soles. The upper part of these sandals are in matt and with polish-able finish. Ahaar Arroma Ahaar Bazaar has launched Arroma
Next–a premium range of rice throughout the country. Arroma Nexxt will be available in three different varieties–Basmati, Dubar and Parmal. The rice is procured from high quality paddy grains on the latest and most modern rice plant in clean and hygiene conditions, which ensures that basmati rice retains all its natural flavour and taste remains intact. Unique
concept Lee Cooper has launched its latest range of summer collection consisting of a wide range of sandals and slippers. They are appropriately called Heritage, Fox and Handmade, which are especially designed for the summers. Pankaj Savita, CEO, said, “the collection is an unique concept, which is specially designed for summers. Besides comfort, it is a fashion statement with its classy designer looks catering to the needs of Indian consumers.” CAT footwear has launched its latest top selling styles in India, including Hero, Brash, Newton, Haas and Fission Steel. The new range has ‘hidden tracks comfort system’ with better comfort qualities. The technology has a rear stabilizing heel rather than a typical shank that’s hollowed out and a PU and EVA cushioned footbed that fits into this system with the insole working as a shock-absorbing pad. Trendy
shoes Red Tape has launched its latest signature line of “Outdoor collection”. The new collection is an exquisite range of semi-formal and casual-wear shoes. This new range is a blend of top quality leather, innovative styling and unmatched craftsmanship. These shoes are trendy and contemporary in terms of concept, styling, material content, aesthetics and overall presentation. Suits for all occasions A retail apparel store, K’s Mall, has come out with its summer suit collection for men. K’s Mall has a genre of exclusive dresses for men, women and kids. The collection includes lightweight suits in streamlined fabrics and earthy colours, which is comfortable for summers and can be used for all occasions. or youngsters, the collection presents suits with streamlined cuts, impeccable finish and embellished with natural aquadroma net buttons that can be teamed up with bandhini shirts in georgette for casual wear–very popular among young executives. |
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