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A candlelight vigil for Moin
Councillors, traders reject Chandni Chowk revamp plan
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Abbi says MCD not a prefect body
Dikshit exhorts kids to save Earth
Farmers hold panchayat for implementing SC order
Burglars strike in trader’s house
Jeweller’s murder sparks protest
Man commits suicide
Missing student found dead
1 killed in cylinder blast
In-laws held for woman’s suicide
Expo on peace opens
Pleasant weekend forecast
Mayor ends hunger strike
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A candlelight vigil for Moin
New Delhi, April 22 It was a silent protest against all those insensitive people who prefer young children whom they engage at comparatively cheaper remuneration. The activists held placards, reading: "End child labour now". Moin's parents also joined the cause. Three years ago, when Moin's parents sent their child with a relative Kalimmudin (Moin's employer) for working in his factory from Madubani to Delhi, little did they know that they will be a part of such a gathering standing up for their child. On April 17, Moin was mercilessly hit by the accused in the two-room sweatshop in northwest Delhi while he was making beedis and the child could not survive the fatal injuries. The matter came to light when a committee member of the mosque, where Moin's body was taken for the burial, suspected a foul play and informed the police. According to the activists, there are at least six crore children currently engaged in various kinds of hard and hazardous work. In the national Capital, one can very easily locate them in factories of buttons, beendi, etc. and all these sites are usually found in narrow and dingy lanes where small children are compelled to work against their wishes. "Such inhuman are the conditions that they are forced to work in dimly-lit places and on empty stomach or very little food. On top of that, they are paid very less. It is time the menace of engaging children in work comes to end," Bachpan Bachao Andolan activist Rakesh Senger said.
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Councillors, traders reject Chandni Chowk revamp plan
New Delhi, April 22 The redevelopment plan was put across in a special meeting called by the Additional Commissioner (Engineering) and was out-rightly rejected by the local councillors, trader associations, resident welfare associations and other representatives. "The proposal is not practical at all as it does not bring any solution to the problems being faced by the traders and the residents of the area. The officials have not come on the real ground and thus have failed to address the genuine issues of the area," said Renuka Gupta, councilor from Ballimaran. They also criticised for not being formally invited for the meeting. "We were asked to attend the meeting at the objection of others present there. We reached at the last moment," said Gupta. She said almost 90 per cent of the members in the meeting criticised the proposal which included MLAs, councillors, trader associations and RWAs. "The plan is not feasible at all. If we have a 15-metre wide footpath on both sides, where is the space left for the road. There is going to be huge traffic congestion. Also, they are talking about making it one way, it will again create a big problem for traders coming to the area in a big number," said Praveen Shankar Kapoor, secretary of Chandni Chowk Nagrik Manch. The plan has proposed to ban carts used for carrying goods by the traders while it has allowed passenger rickshaws. "The plan did not include any facilities for civic amenities like public conveniences, neither was there anything on the issue of encroachment. This shows that the officials are not aware of the problems of the area," added Kapoor. The local representatives also complained that they were not consulted for the framing of the plan. "The officials did not bother to consult even the public representatives who actually know where the problem lies," said Kapoor.
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Abbi says MCD not a prefect body
New Delhi, April 22 "I know we, as an organisation, are not perfect and still there is lot of scope for improvement," Abbi, a DU law professor and a first-time councillor from Mukherjee Nagar ward, said in her message posted on the MCD's website. The 49-year-old councillor was elected as city Mayor on Wednesday. She said understanding and goodwill between citizens and the civic body was essential for the better delivery of civic services and that she wanted to "ensure that communication and feedback channels remain open between us". "I will take all possible steps to ensure that we meet the expectations of the public at large," the message reads. Abbi has also appealed to the people to observe "simple civic rules" like paying house tax in time, keeping parks, gardens and other public places neat and clean, not urinating, littering or spitting in public places and not using polythene bags. Soon after being elected, Abbi had said in her tenure that the grievance of the public and the MCD staff would be dealt with in a time-bound manner. "The head of the departments concerned will be made personally responsible for their disposal. Every department will have to send a fortnightly report to the Mayor's office in respect of the grievances received and disposed of," she had said.
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Dikshit exhorts kids to save Earth
New Delhi, April 22 Addressing a gathering of schoolchildren and others at a function organised to celebrate Earth Day at her residence, the Chief Minister presented certificates to the children and administered them a pledge to conserve and preserve Earth and follow good habits to keep alive the bounties of the nature for the centuries to come. Exhorting people to come together to save the planet, she stated that environment protection was part of our culture and tradition. "We have been worshiping trees and a few animals. Our lifestyle has also been eco-friendly," Dikshit said. She expressed concern over the extinction of sparrows and talked about the dangers of plastic bags. Dikshit exhorted students to plant trees, avoid using plastic bags and conserve power and water. "Protecting earth is every person's and every country's responsibility," she said. Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for Earth's environment. It was founded by US senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970 and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. "Earth Day is all about learning and protecting this biodiversity. People all over the world make efforts to protect plants and animals and to clean up the world. The day reminds us that we all share the same planet and so we should take the responsibility of what we use and how we use it," the Chief Minister said.
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Farmers hold panchayat for implementing SC order
Greater Noida, April 22 Farmers demanded that instead of Greater Noida Authority, the names of farmers should be inserted in the khasras and khataunis pertaining to the land. The farmers said that the land would not be given to the authority. In its order, the Supreme Court had rejected the notification on technical grounds. The farmers' plea was that the apex court order should be enforced strictly by the district administration. Farmer leader Dr Yatender Bhatti said no villager wanted to give his land to the authority. The apex court has given a historic decision in favour of farmers which should be acted upon. The president of the agitation committee Sarda Ram Verma said the authority wants to deprive the farmers of their land. The court decision has come as a big relief. The farmers will meet the district magistrate and make a strong plea to implement the court order, he said. |
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Burglars strike in trader’s house
New Delhi, April 22 The burglary came to the notice at Vijay Enclave in the Dabri area of southwest Delhi this morning. Jitendra Kumar, a cosmetic businessman, goes out of Delhi for business works very frequently. Last night, when he was not in the city the burglars barged into his house and decamped with gold jewellery, Rs 21,000 in cash, a TV and a fridge, said a police official. |
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Jeweller’s murder sparks protest
New Delhi, April 22 Ram Gopal Verma (55) was shot dead when he resisted a robbery attempt. Injured Verma was rushed to St. Stephens Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries later in the night. Verma was the owner of Monu Jewellers, street number 8, Shastri Park. "The incident took place around 9 pm when Verma was walking towards his house in E block of Shastri Park after shutting his shop. He had barely walked a few hundred metres when three armed men on two bikes intercepted him and asked him to hand over his bag to them. When Verma resisted, they shot him thrice and fled the spot," said a senior police officer. The officer added that it seemed to be a case of personal enmity rather than robbery. According to police sources, the bag which the robbers tried to snatch from Verma contained only some papers and keys of the shop. Senior district police officials said several police teams had been deployed to nab the criminals. As the news of Verma's death spread today morning, hundreds of traders and residents of Shastri Park sat on protest and shouted slogans against the police. Meanwhile, a delegation of traders from the Shastri Park market today met the Lieutenant Governor Tejender Khanna of Delhi and complained against police inaction in the matter. According to information, the Lieutenant Governor Khanna assured the angry traders of speedy arrest of those involved in the case.
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Man commits suicide
New Delhi, April 22 While the police has not recovered any suicide note from the deceased, the family members said Mukesh was depressed for quite some days after the company in which he was working shifted from its present location in Shastri Nagar to the Bawana area. "The family members said he was not normal ever since his office shifted to Bawana. Perhaps he was finding commuting to Bawana from Shastri Nagar bit hectic. However, we are investigating the matter and nothing can be said for sure," said a police official.
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Missing student found dead
Ghaziabad, April 22 Nagender Singh's body was found last evening in the canal, about 30 km from here. The victim's father Surender Singh said his son was pursuing MBA in Agriculture University in Naini, Allahabad and returned home a few days ago. On Thursday, Nagender's friends called him and he went missing since then from Patla village. Locals protested claiming that the police did not take necessary action in this regard. Sub-divisional magistrate Yogender Singh assured the bereaved family of action against the accused. Surender has named five persons in the FIR lodged in the local police
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1 killed in cylinder blast
New Delhi, April 22 The deceased has been identified as Hari Ram while his brother Hari Kishan (28) is recuperating with burn injuries at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital. The incident was reported from house number C-10 in street number 10 around 10 am. There was some problem in the supply of gas from cylinder to the burner when the victims tried to look into it. However, a blast took place suddenly. They were rushed to hospital where Ram succumbed to his injuries," said a police official. Kishan's condition is said to be out of danger. |
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In-laws held for woman’s suicide
Ghaziabad, April 22 The victim's husband and in-laws have been arrested. The police said the reason of suicide was attributed to physical torture for
dowry.--PTI |
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Expo on peace opens
Noida, April 22 Exhibition on peace addresses the root cause of violence. Over a thousand residents from different Noida sectors who had gone around the exhibition appeared impressed. It will continue up to Sunday.
The exhibition has been mounted by Bharat Soka Gakkai which is the Indian centre of Japanese organization Sokha Gakkai having 192 centres worldwide devoted to building a culture of peace for the children of the world. The deputy chairperson, Bharat Soka Gakkai, Dr Akash Ouchi, in his welcoming address said that the exhibition was a modest way of showing emphasis on values in our life. Through colourful panels, in both Hindi and English, the exhibition first examines Barriers to Peace - how poverty, environmental degradation, economic disparity and the obsessive use of force lead to violence. Next, the segment on Religions and Peace highlights the common ground between religions. Finally, one of the most moving sections, entitled Peace Builders shows how the efforts of 60 persons both eminent and lesser-known, made outstanding contribution to peace. The exhibition underscores the important role an individual can play. It is only a matter of time before it permeates the whole world. Nidhi Kaul, an organizer, said the exhibition has travelled throughout India and also parts of Delhi. Speaking of this endeavor, BSG director general, Naveena Reddi said, "The truth is that no change will occur unless the root cause of violence is addressed - poverty, deprivation and discrimination. The great revolution should now take place in the minds of men. We owe it to children - our future." |
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Pleasant weekend forecast
New Delhi, April 22 The weatherman said over the last few days, the mercury had maintained a low level and today the maximum temperature settled at 36 degree Celsius, while the minimum temperature was seen three notches below the average at 19.6 degree Celsius. The forecast says that the city would witness a clear sky and the temperatures would oscillate in the range of 20 degree and 37 degree Celsius. |
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Mayor ends hunger strike
Ghaziabad, April 22 The community has been demanding minimum wages and construction of ghats for daily earnings. District magistrate Hredesh Kumar, who visited at the protest site, ordered the set up of a five-member committee to study the community's problems. The committee has been asked to submit its report within 10 days. Goel, who had started her fast yesterday, ended her fast following the assurance of the district
magistrate.--PTI |
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Imams sans salaries for 3 months Held for murder
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