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DU postpones semester exams to December
OC confirms misbehaviour
by Aussie athletes
Girl electrocuted near
Games over, but cops still on guard
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Games Village wears a deserted look
Woman foils robbery in Khan Market
Sensitive centres for panchayat polls yet to be named
Suicide by medico
Trade suffered during
Games: Survey
Spectators prefer Metro for closing function
Groundwater data bank for Noida sought
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DU postpones semester exams to December
New Delhi, October 15 Delhi University Students Union
(DUSU) had demanded the postponement of the semester exams as the syllabus had not been completed yet. However, students fear the postponement of 20 days might not be enough in some subjects that have had almost negligible classes. The new datesheet for the exams would be announced by the end of October. As per the original academic calendar, the first semester exams were supposed to be conducted from November 20 to November 29. Teachers in colleges like St Stephen's and Hansraj who have been following the semester system fear about the lagging internal assessment procedure as well. "Apart from the exams, there are internal assessment modules. We have practical exams, vivas and term papers to mark as well. Now that classes will resume after the October break, we will be able to finish all of that in one go. We hope to finish everything on time, but still we are running on a thin line," said a senior physics teacher at Hansraj
College. DUSU president Jitender Chaudhury said, "DUSU welcomes this step taken by the university. We will appeal to the teachers to complete the syllabi.'' On the issue of semester system and teachers' opposition to it, Chaudhury added, "We will oppose the teachers if they continue to boycott classes. We are not against the semester system. If the university is ready to reschedule exams in view of the students' interest, the teachers should also come to the classroom and help the university streamline the semester system instead of opposing it.'' |
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OC confirms misbehaviour
by Aussie athletes
New Delhi, October 15 "The media reports in regard of the celebrations by Australian athletes at the Village and the resultant damage to a washing machine are true. The person in charge of Tower 21 brought it to the notice of the village authorities. The issue was taken up with the Australian Commonwealth Games Association which has regretted the incident and agreed to pay for the damage as per guidelines," said a senior OC official. An Aussie athlete was also sent home for disciplinary reasons. The report said the Aussies also raised slogans against batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, who played a pivotal role in India's victory. But the Australian High Commission in India dismissed the reports as 'fantasy' and 'baseless'. However, the Delhi police confirmed that a washing machine was thrown from the eighth floor of a residential block housing Australians. The Australian CGA chief Perry Crosswhite confirmed that an Aussie athlete has indeed been sent home from Delhi for disciplinary reasons. He said he would be surprised if an Aussie is found involved in hooliganism. Athletes from other countries, who were in the Australian building at the time of the incident, could be responsible, he said. |
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Girl electrocuted near
New Delhi, October 15 The incident took place around 5:15 pm on Thursday evening. Mamta (7) was playing outside her house in the Lodhi Colony area when she stepped on a naked electric wire and suffered a lethal shock. Kundanlal, Mamta's father, saw her lying on the road. He tried to save her. He searched for an auto to take her to the hospital, but failed to do so due to the security arrangements. "My daughter was unconscious. I cried and tried to reason with the security personnel to help me take my daughter to the hospital, but nobody helped. I told them what had happened and even called an ambulance. However, there was no response," said Kundanlal, as tears rolled out of his eyes. Meanwhile, a few media persons present at the spot made a PCR call to help Kundanlal reach hospital, but Mamta could not be saved. "The doctor who treated her said that they could have saved her if she had been brought ten minutes earlier," said Mamta's mother. Kundanlal works in a house at the Lodhi Colony government quarters. The residents nearby said that the electric wire had been lying on the road for a long time. "We had made several complaints to the BSES officials, but no action was taken," said a group of residents. Meanwhile, the Delhi police has registered a case of negligence against BSES, the electricity distribution company. After the incident, some BSES officials have cut the electric wire and covered the area. "It was an unfortunate incident. BRPL has ordered an enquiry and constituted a five-member 'Accident Enquiry Committee' (AEC), headed by an additional vice-president. We have also informed in writing the electrical inspector of the Delhi government about the case. The reports from the AEC and the inspector are awaited," said a senior BSES official. This is not the first case when someone died of electric shock. On August 22, a 10-year-old boy Vijay died of electric shock as he stepped on a naked BSES wire while playing outside his house. |
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Games over, but cops still on guard
New Delhi, October 15 With Durga Puja and Ramlila being organized in various parts of Delhi, the focus has now shifted to these events and only after Dasehra on Sunday, could the police think of lowering its guard. "We are committed to providing the same level of security to the festivities in the capital as witnessed during the Games. There is no question of any complacency and our men will assure that all goes peaceful," said Rajan Bhagat, Delhi police spokesperson, adding that security remained their top priority. Over one lakh security personnel, drawn from Delhi police and paramilitary forces like the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were deployed in the capital for the 12-day Games which concluded last night. While the police officials relieved from duties at various games venues are reporting back to their respective police stations, the field duty in the area is top on their agenda now. "I was on duty at J N Stadium last night and reached home around 2 am. However, I reported back for duty at my police station at 10 am today morning," said a sub-inspector from Lodhi Colony police station. According to him, several pending files too have to be completed before the courts open on Monday. They include investigations into the cases which were put on standby till the Games. Asked whether he planned to take leave now that the games are over, the officer said that there will be holidays only after Dasehra. However, with the conclusion of games one relaxation which has come for the police officials is the daily briefings by the seniors and travelling hours from home to place of duty during the Games. "Now we are back to our police stations and there is no undue pressure. Feel bit relaxed, at least mentally," said another cop from Mandawali police station in east Delhi.
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Games Village wears a deserted look
New Delhi, October 15 The Games Village had become the hub of activities during the entire event and now athletes are ready to leave the place amid emotional farewells. Almost 80 per cent of athletes have flown back and the rest are busy going to banks to collect foreign exchanges and purchase souvenirs from the shops here for their loved ones back home. "I have bought many things for my friends. There is a small memento of the Taj Mahal, keychains, lots of jewellery and some Indian sarees and salwar suits," said an athlete from England. Even the international zone which houses recreational facilities like cafe, stores, bar, restaurant, discotheques, parlours and salons, had few visitors. Most of the Indian athletes have already checked out either to take a break or resume training for next month's Asian Games in China. Many others were trying to get confirmations of their departure tickets. The village is spread over an area of 63.5 hectares and has residential complexes, huge dining hall, swimming pool and training area for athletes. Security personnel also seemed to be in a relaxing mood as there were fewer visitors. The 12-day extravaganza featuring 17 disciplines concluded yesterday evening. The village is now an isolated place with the few athletes bidding goodbye to others, including volunteers. The cultural shows at the village that went on for all the days of the Games became a huge hit with the athletes and so did the 'international zone' which even had a discotheque. The mega event went off smoothly despite the negativity preceding it. |
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Woman foils robbery in Khan Market
New Delhi, October 15 Guddi Devi (48) was taking her daughter Rajni and two-year-old grandson to a doctor in Khan Market. She chose to walk down to the clinic as it is only 2 km from her home. Devi, wife of a Press Information Bureau employee, was allegedly stopped by two unidentified men, while two others on motor cycles kept a watch in the area. They asked her to cooperate with them, a senior police official said. He added that Devi asked them for their identity cards as they were in plain clothes. "They showed the women their identity cards in uniform. They told them that due to the Games, security was tight and no one was allowed to wear jewellery. They asked them to keep their jewellery in their purses," the official said. The women agreed and started taking out their jewellery. However, Devi became suspicious, as the men allegedly hurried and one of them even tried to help her take off the bangles. She resisted when the other one allegedly snatched her purse and tried to flee on a bike. Devi sat on the bike's front wheel mud-guard and held the vehicle's handle. Fearing trouble, three men fled on a motor cycle. The fourth one tried to flee on the motor cycle, but in vain. He abandoned the vehicle and fled. He could not take the jewellery bag. |
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Sensitive centres for panchayat polls yet to be named
Gt Noida, October 15 District magistrate Deepak Agarwal has asked the SDMs and police circle officers to prepare a report about it. The possibility of clashes is always high during the gram panchayat polls as compared to the Assembly or Lok Sabha elections. In 2005 gram panchayat polls, 180 centres were declared sensitive and hyper-sensitive. According to the district magistrate, "With the change in reservation position in the district, the number of sensitive and hyper-sensitive polling stations has also altered. Additional force will be deployed in the villages where clashes are expected. The district magistrate said, "Controversies and clashes will not be allowed in villages during the panchayat elections. Trouble-makers will be bound in chalans and in case of violence, these persons will be held responsible." |
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Suicide by medico
New Delhi, October 15 According to the police, the incident was reported around 11.30 pm when Arjit Arora was found hanging in his room by one of his friends. Arjit has left a suicide note in which he has taken responsibility for his death and also mentioned that he was ending his life due to problems in his life. According to information, Arjit was also diabetic. The police initially suspected foul play when Arjit's room was found locked from outside. However, the hostel inmates told the police that it was a common practice among the students living on first floor who would lock the room and then take a back door to get in. There are two doors to the room on the ground floor. Students usually enter the room from the back door so that they are not disturbed by friends, said a police official. |
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Trade suffered during
Games: Survey
New Delhi, October 15 Trade in general suffered huge losses during the Games. Business in different markets here went down from 30 to 40%, said a survey report conducted by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). It revealed that even the regular inflow of traders from other states witnessed fall due to massive security. It is noteworthy that from the first Navratra, the festival season has started which will be followed by the wedding season till the middle of December. This period is commonly known as the 'business season' in Delhi. However, the traders are still waiting for the business to take off. Prominent markets like Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, Karol Bagh, Connuaght Place, Kamla Nagar, Khan Market, South Extension, Lajpat Nagar, Sadar Bazar, Rajouri Garden, Greater Kailash, Vikas Marg, Sunder Nagar, Janpath, Punchkuin Road, Paharganj, Kamla Market, Darya Ganj etc. are waiting for the festival season. |
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Spectators prefer Metro for closing function
New Delhi, October 15 According to the official figures, 45,000 people used the Metro to reach the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium yesterday, which is more than 70 per cent of the total number spectators gathered to watch the closing ceremony at the stadium. Sixty thousand people had gathered to watch the function. People also used Jangpura and Jorbagh Metro stations to reach the stadium. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro station recorded the maximum ridership of 22,000 spectators, while 18,000 and 5,000 commuters used Jangpura and Jorbagh stations, respectively. |
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Groundwater data bank for Noida sought
Noida, October 15 The committee is understood to have, in a letter to Noida chairman Mohinder Singh, advised for the preparation of rainwater map also. The Bhure Lal Committee had undertaken an assessment of groundwater position in Noida. The committee came to the conclusion that the Noida groundwater level is going down by five to ten metres annually. Alarmed at this development, the committee has asked Noida Authority to collect rainwater. Noida Authority, it is learnt, has already initiated action to create a groundwater data bank. The planning and forestry departments have been assigned the responsibility of making a water harvesting map. Both the departments will collect data pertaining to groundwater. |
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