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New Year: Stay in if drunk
Raising funds to fight cancer
13 industrial areas to be upgraded
Noida Authority to acquire farmers’ land
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One killed, many injured in group clash
Vehicle theft cases solved; 3 held
2 traffic cops held for bribery
Reshuffle in Delhi police
VC of JNU gets French award
Weaving music into colours
Woman falls from 2nd floor, dies
Night temp could plummet this week
191 plots allotted
Delhi’s history in coffee table book
Teacher accused of molestation held
Man beaten to death
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New Year: Stay in if drunk
New Delhi, December 23 S.N. Shrivastava, joint commissioner (traffic) said that the priority would be to curb drunken driving, as it is the most common form of crime reported during Christmas and New Years celebrations. “In order to curb drunken driving, the police staff equipped with breath analyzers and alcometers, will be deployed on the roads near pubs, malls, hotels, clubs and Ridge area. Special teams have been formed to check over-speeding, triple riding, zig-zag and perilous driving to ensure a tragedy-free celebration,” said Shrivastava. The police would be especially ready with breath analyzers and alcometers in the vicinity of wine shops and bars and are preparing themselves for quite a substantial challans in the days to come. On the eve of Christmas and New Years Eve, the police might also have magistrates on the spots in case the hooligans need to be sent to prison. “We have requested the high court to spare us judicial magistrates during the Christmas and New Years Eve. Hopefully, the court will accept our request and the magistrates along with policemen would be on duty during the celebration nights so that if need arise we can send the lawbreakers behind the bar immediately,” revealed Shrivastava. The traffic police has also tied-up with the hospitals in the city so as to have mobile labs stationed with the police. “If the hospitals could provide us with the mobile laboratories for blood sampling on the spot, it would be a tremendous help. It would not only spare our officials to go to the hospital for blood testing, but would also discourage the drinkers,” Shrivastava said. Apart from the said arrangements, the 645 PCR vans in the city would be put at strategic locations where the incidents of trouble have been reported in the previous years during these festivities. Strong vigil would be kept in the posh markets in the city that houses bars and restaurants like Connaught Place, Greater Kailash and South Extension. The traffic police has appealed the general public to refrain from drunken driving and not to endanger their life as well us others’ on the roads. |
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Raising funds to fight cancer
New Delhi, December 23 To promote cancer awareness and help the victims in Delhi, a fund-raiser event titled ‘Fashion Fights Cancer’ was organised by the Indian Cancer Society (ICS) and Lakme. Veteran designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee showcased his much acclaimed Bridal Sutra Collection. Former Miss India and artist Anjanna Kuthiala’s painting were also a part of the silent auction at the fund-raiser. The money raised will be used to replace the aging equipment at the Cancer Screening Centre, run the (outreach) Mobile Screening Unit, as well as help the victims in paying for the needed drugs, said an ICS official. Around 70% of all cancers in India are detected when the disease reaches an advanced stage and the treatment is less effective. The initiative has been taken to tackle this unawareness, added the official. More than 5 million children in India are addicted to gutkha, a smokeless tobacco product that is responsible for the country’s soaring oral cancer rates. “We have been trying to spread awareness about the disease and to promote annual screening to detect it at an early stage,” said additional secretary of ICS Jyotsna Govil. While a few states have banned this product, clever tobacco companies have found ways around the gutkha ban and are still providing the deadly product to children throughout India. Initiatives are being taken to explain the scourge of tobacco consumption but all ends up in vain, says an NGO worker. |
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13 industrial areas to be upgraded
New Delhi, December 23 The civic body, which maintains the civic services of these industrial areas, admitted that the infrastructure available in the industrial areas is inadequate and therefore needs to be developed, as they facilitate optimal growth of the industrial sector. The development will be done in terms of roads, storm water drains, streetlights, effluent treatment, disposal of industrial wastes and parking facilities. Delhi Mayor Arti Mehra said that the growth of industrial sectors play crucial role in the economic development of Delhi. “According to economic survey of Delhi 2001-02, there are 1.29 lakh industrial units in Delhi providing employment to around 15 lakh workers. The survey reveals that the garment industry constitutes the largest share followed by the services and electrical machinery industries,” said Mehra. She said that the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 lays down roadmap for providing better infrastructure to the industrial areas for their growth. “MCD has initiated infrastructural improvement work in Okhla Industrial Area at a cost of Rs 150.34 crore under the third party supervision of Central Road and Research Institute (CRRI). In the remaining 12 industrial estates, schemes costing Rs 526.40 crore were being prepared with technical assistance of the CRRI,” she added. Mehra said that provisions were also being made in the budget to implement the upgradation schemes in a phased manner over a period of three years beginning from 2009-10. |
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Noida Authority to acquire farmers’ land
Noida, December 23 Noida chief executive officer Mohinder Singh informed some land in the area had been encroached, but 80 per cent of the land was still available. The land use will not be changed. Schemes for permissible activities only will be brought forward. Regarding the setting up of ITs and ITEs, the board had approved that in view of economic recession which was affecting many projects in the area, the allottees who could not complete the projects could transfer them to other organisations. Besides, the board approved today that shares of the projects could also be transferred. By selling 100 shares to other units/organisations, the projects could be completed under joint ownership or partnership. This could also be applicable to companies or societies that are likely to get plots in future. The CEO said that the ambitious sports city project that had been delayed was being made more attractive and viable through some changes. A dedicated road from Expressway is being constructed while some commercial land will be added to the sports city. Therefore, the project is being shifted towards Expressway. Now 70 per cent land will be used for open sports activities, 24% for residential and 6% for commercial use. He said the authority had also offered to build a modern inter-state bus terminal for UP Roadways in Noida. Discussions have been held with the chairman and MD of UP Roadways and Noida Authority senior officers. |
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Wines a winner with women
New Delhi, December 23 It is also possible to present a wine of your flavour and choice as wine importer Nagesh Dayal says, “This year many brands entered the market. To name a few in red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc are popular and in white wines, it is Semillon and Sauvirnon Blanc.” The sale of the wines has gone up, confirm sources. It is due to the festive season and winters. Symbolising class and status, wines are luring the middle and higher middle class too. Moreover, lifestyles in metros and semi-urban towns are changing. Women have emerged as a major wine-consuming force, especially in the echelons of corporate world. Gift shops are preparing for special wine gifts. “We help our customer to judge their taste and flavour. Times are changing and the tastes too, it’s visible,” says Kangana Katiyar, manager of Sparkles in Noida. Wine is gaining visible popularity among women in the Capital, confirmed Amit Burman, chairman of Nature’s Bounty Wines. Known to be softer than beer, it makes an excellent drink for women and also compliments the Indian spicy food. “I like wine as it is smooth and less harmful. One can enjoy while remaining in senses,” said Romila Das, 23. “Red, white and sparkling wines are the most popular and are known as light wines, as there is only 10 to 14% alcohol content in them. Apéritif and dessert wines contain 14 to 20% alcohol and are sometimes fortified to make them richer and sweeter,” said Rochak Tandon, a wineseller in Noida. “I have a strong affinity for white wine. I think wines are far better than beer or whisky,” said Preeti Juneja, 22. “However, the greatest hurdle is the prohibitive import duties that are over 150%, leading to wines being costly,” said a wine shop owner in Connaught Place. Interestingly, 80 per cent wine is consumed in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Goa. So, if your taste buds are bored of vodka, beer or rum and want a change, savour them with wines this season. |
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One killed, many injured in group clash
Ghaziabad, December 23 The incident occurred on Monday midnight in the UPSIDC Industrial area near Coca Cola plant in the city when a group of 50 men from Dehra village attacked eight persons from Bajehra, who were going to attend their duties at the Coca Cola factory, the police said. Locals said the two communities were in conflict with each other for sometime. The Bajehra residents were attacked with hockey sticks and iron rods by Dehra villagers, according to the police. In the clash that the police said lasted for about 30 minutes Giriraj Sharma sustained severe wounds and about one dozen others also got injured. Giriraj was rushed to a government hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, the police said. Tensions mounted in the region following the clash with deputy inspector of general Aditya Mishra camping at the spot. Security was deployed to thwart any possible violent outbreak. District police chief L. Ravi Kumar said, “We have stepped up security in the area. A case has been registered against 12 persons on the complaint of Bajehra residents. They are being identified.”
— IANS |
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Vehicle theft cases solved; 3 held
New Delhi, December 23 They four riding a black Pulsar motorcycle had created havoc on the main roads at Modi flyover, Ring Road, Mathura Road and the road near the Kalkaji Temple. After snatching women’s purse and gold chains, they sped fast. Several snatching cases were reported at different police stations in the district ever since the gang became active. Head constable Manoj and constable Narender arrested the three on December 21 near Okhla Mor red light on Mathura Road when they were snatching a woman’s purse. The policemen with the help of a passerby blocked their way when they the three tried to flee. The number plate of the motorcycle was found tampered. The front number plate had the registration no. DL-3S BF 300, the back plate had DL-3S BF 30. It was found that they had stolen the motorcycle from the Govindpuri area. Two stolen back motorcycles, some credit cards, cash, visiting cards and some snatched ladies’ bags were recovered at their instance. The motorcycles were seized from Pradeep yesterday. They used to steal motorcycles first and then used them for snatching and robbery. They lived on rent near village Chalera at Ambedkar Colony, Sector-37 in
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2 traffic cops held for bribery
New Delhi, December 23 The arrests were made after a sting operation showed them accepting bribe from an auto-rickshaw driver a few days ago. Assistant sub-inspector Hari Kishan and constable Ravinder were arrested on the complaint of Karnail, an auto-rickshaw driver. The complainant had alleged that the two traffic policemen took Rs 500 per month from auto-rickshaw drivers for permitting them to ply their three-wheelers in their zone. He even got the act filmed by a friend. “The complainant said the two officials would extort Rs 3,400 per month from those drivers who would cross over to Delhi from Ghaziabad and Noida in Uttar Pradesh. The money was collected through conduits and distributed among local and traffic police personnel,” said an investigating official. |
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Reshuffle in Delhi police
New Delhi, December 23 Karnal Singh was instrumental in solving many terrorist related cases, including the 2005 Delhi blasts, the Red Fort shootout and the recent serial blasts in Delhi.
S. Nityanandam, who was earlier the joint commissioner of police (recruitment), will now take over as joint commissioner of police (training). Virender Singh, additional commissioner of police (general administration) will now be additional commissioner of police (recruitment and armed police). Vivek Gogia has been brought into the Delhi police cadre as additional commissioner of police, in charge of general administration. |
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VC of JNU gets French award
New Delhi, December 23 The order of the Academic Palms is one of the oldest civil distinctions founded in 1808 by one of France’s most widely known figures, Napoleon Bonaparte. The award recognises devotion and accomplishment in the areas of teaching and research and honours those who render important services to French National Education and contribute to the intellectual, scientific and artistic influence of France in the world. |
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Weaving music into colours
New Delhi, December 23 An exhibition by Sandhya Singh exhibited paintings where colours pour into canvasses, translating music into visuals. Sandhya has differentiated between naada (notes) and laya (rhythms) on her canvases. She has gone further to visualise raagas in her works. The artist has amazingly used different colours to depict various raagas and raaginis, as per the colours of the corresponding seasons – yellow for grishma (summer), green for varsha ritu (rainy season), dark blue for sharad (winter). “I always had a special affinity towards music and my fascination for music turned into my inspiration to capture its simplicity, humility, harmony and rhythms into my canvas,” said Sandhya Singh. |
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Woman falls from 2nd floor, dies
Noida, December 23 However, the parents of the woman, Jaishree, have alleged that actually her in-laws pushed her from the second floor of their house. They have also filed a dowry death report in the Sector-39 police station. The matter is being investigated by the police. “We were informed in the night that Jaishree fell down from the second floor and was seriously injured. We rushed to the hospital, but by the time we reached there she had died,” Jaishree’s father, Sunesh said. Sunesh alleged that Jaishri’s in-laws had pushed her from the second floor and then waited for over an hour to take her to hospital. Jaishri, a resident of Patpatganj in Delhi was married to Vinode Gupta of Sadarpur on December 1, 2003. According to Sunesh, her in-laws started harassing her for dowry after a year of her marriage and that they had also filed a dowry harassment case in the Pandav Nagar police station two years ago. |
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Night temp could plummet this week
New Delhi, December 23 The minimum temperature in the Capital on Tuesday fell to 8° Celsius from Monday’s 11° C while the maximum temperature was 22° Celsius. “Weather over the Capital will be mainly dry and night temperatures are likely to fall by two to three degree Celsius in the coming days. The sky will remain clear but mornings will be misty,” an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The IMD has forecast the minimum temperature is likely to come down to 7° Celsius on Wednesday. Visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) was normal on Tuesday and flights were reported to be on time.
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191 plots allotted
Noida, December 23 Plots measuring 2,000 sq mt in Phase-II and III were allotted today. In all 5,500 applicants had applied for the plots. The authority had rejected the applications of 300 people due to lack of documents. The draw was held under the chairmanship of Noida Authority’s deputy CEO
N.P. Singh. Initially, the draw was to be taken out in July 2008 but had to be postponed. The authority had fixed the rate of the plots in Phase-II at Rs 5,550 per sq
mt. While the rates for plots in Phase-III were kept at Rs 5,750 per sq
mt. N.P. Singh said the draw was conducted impartiality. |
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Delhi’s history in coffee table book
New Delhi, December 23 Titled ‘Delhi-India in One City’, the book embodies centuries of life and living of changing cityscapes and fine architectural masterpieces that draw together ancient fortresses, medieval cities and a metropolis that has embraced the diverse, multi-layered and dynamic reality of India and Indians. The book brought out by Academic Foundation in association with the Delhi government was released by L-G Tejender Khanna at Hotel Ashok here. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has conceptualised the book and has also penned down her reflections on the Capital.
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Teacher accused of molestation held
Gurgaon, December 23 The victim’s body was found hanging from a tree near her house yesterday. A few days ago her father had lodged a complaint alleging that the teacher had been molesting his daughter. The police, however, swung into action only after the girl’s death. Top officials of the forensic laboratory visited the spot. A case of driving the girl to suicide has been registered against the teacher, Ravinder Chauhan, of Happy Child Public School at Khode village in the Pataudi area here. |
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Man beaten to death
Greater Noida, December 23 The people who attacked Dhraam Raj alleged that he was a thief and was trying to steal cables from the construction site. According to the police, Dharam Raj died because of being hit on head by a hard substance. A case of culpable homicide has been registered against three persons namely— Ganesh, Guddu and Munna. None of the accused has been arrested so far. The police has sent Dharam Raj’s body for autopsy. |
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