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Woman-driven autos to run on city roads
Women achievers celebrate the spirit of success
2.5 lakh fiber optics for DU students soon
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More mobile jammers to be installed at Tihar Jail
Semi-open jail for 24 inmates
One held in Rohini double murder case
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Woman-driven autos to run on city roads
New Delhi, February 22 The government is working upon a project to launch a cluster of around 8,000 autos, of which it has reserved at least 1,000 to be managed and controlled by women. Once the outline of the service is completed, which will make auto-rickshaws only a phone call away, the government has decided to invite suggestions on the proposal. "The rising complaints of women being harassed by auto-drivers made us think of this initiative. The behaviour of auto-drivers has become rude and usually makes the travel an unpleasant experience. The names and other details of the drivers are not available to the passenger," said a senior Delhi Transport official. "By having women-driven autos in the city, the transport will not only become women-friendly, but will also help them in getting employment," he said. The passengers could call autos at their doorsteps at any time of the day. The auto-rickshaw drivers as well as the vehicles will be part of a central database at the call centre, which makes them easy to track. This increases the reliability and safety of the service, especially for women. The service level of this system will be further improved by tying up the service with the recently introduced GPS enabled auto-rickshaws. Overall the system will provide a huge benefit to all users. |
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Women achievers celebrate the spirit of success
New Delhi, February 22 The two-day leadership event, organised by the Global WINConference (WIN-Women's International Networking), is dedicated on how to create an inclusive company, have an understanding of work-life balance and feminine leadership through various role models. While the thrust remained on creating inclusive and sustainable business cultures while embracing women, diversity and healthy work-life balance opportunities, in all this, what are the strategies, programmes or initiatives that could be used to create this conscious culture, how are women impacting business models and bottom lines and so on were some other lines on which the discussion is expected to progress. Supported by local organisations like Stree Shakti and CEQUIN, both leading NGO's working for equity and inclusion of women, WIN's first Conference in India hopes to help women accelerate their journey, gain new skills as they forge on the road of a successful career. Kristin Engvig, founder and president of WIN, said: "WIN promotes and models the values of a global mindset, authentic contribution and the feminine way of leadership, collaboration and sustainability. The WINConference is the most innovative event wholly dedicated to women's leadership and proven to not only develop women in business, but also nurture them as individuals." |
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2.5 lakh fiber optics for DU students soon
New Delhi, February 22 Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of DU's cultural festival, Antardhwani, Sibal said that the new technology, much advanced than the internet, will be groundbreaking for the university. "A student sitting in one college will be able to attend a lecture in any other college through fiber optics connectivity. A doctor at Safdarjung will be able to detect any ailments in any sick student at North Campus in a fraction of seconds. Technology is very powerful and students should utilize it to the fullest," he said. The much-awaited annual event that sees participation from all DU colleges and even outsiders today started with a spectacular NCC parade, followed by an array of activities, competitions and seminars at 14 separate venues at North Campus. The first day of the festival also saw the inauguration of the Sports Plaza. Along with felicitating the women football players of the university, Sibal and DU Vice-Chancellor Dinesh Singh also inaugurated the annual flower show. "The festival, over the next three days will hold 16 competitions, including rock band, debate, music, dance, photography and poetry. A unique feature is a short film contest to capture "life in Delhi U" made with a mobile phone. Another special attractions will display plazas for innovation projects, sports trophies, international culture, science, NSS along with "Akhyan"- an art exhibition on storytelling, book stalls and gender sensitization projects" said Singh. |
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More mobile jammers to be installed at Tihar Jail
New Delhi, February 22 Director General (Prisons) Vimla Mehra at the annual press conference of Tihar Prison held here today, said recently 21 mobile jammers were installed in the jails by a public sector undertaking, Bharat Electronic Limited. "Now the total number of mobile jammers in the 10 jails of Tihar is 32," she said. Deputy Inspector General (Prisons) G. Sudhakar said that the work of the installation of 243 CCTV cameras in the jails is under progress. The cost of the project is Rs 2.81 crore. About 250 CCTV cameras are already installed in the jails. The jail authorities said that a proposal for procuring full-body scanners has been sent to the Delhi government. Five of these devices will be provided to the prison by the end of this year. Fifty hand-held metal detectors will also be procured this year. The jail authorities have sent a proposal to the Delhi government for setting up a dog squad for detecting narcotics. According to Mehra, seven mobile phones were confiscated from inmates last year. "We are dealing with human beings who have creative and fertile minds. They constantly evolve new methods and strategies to smuggle banned and prohibited items. They hide the mobile phones in their body cavities. Human and equipment failure is possible," said Mehra added.
Semi-open jail for 24 inmates
While focusing on reformation and rehabilitation, the Tihar Prisons authorities have selected 24 prisoners to lodge them in its semi-open jail.
According to jail officials, these prisoners have an excellent conduct inside the prison, are hard-working and willing to abide by the rules and regulations of the semi-open jail. "Twenty-four prisoners have been selected for the semi-open jail. The prisoners could be allotted work on the Public Works Department (PWD) projects inside the Tihar jail complex, horticulture work or any other contractual work. They can work at Tihar outlets for which they shall be eligible for wages as prescribed from time to time," said Director General (Prisons) Vimla Mehra. According to the jail authorities, the aim of the semi-open prison is to enhance reformative influence on the inmates by reposing trust on them, to protect them from the "psychological pressure" caused due to their confinement and to use their skills and productivity. The criteria for choosing inmates for the semi-open jail are that they should have a good behaviour and have availed three paroles. "These prisoners must be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for more than five years, but less than 12 years and their remaining sentence is less than two years. The lifer convicts, who have undergone 12 years of actual imprisonment without remission, are also liable," said jail officials. Women prisoners cannot be used for the new project either. |
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One held in Rohini double murder case
New Delhi, February 22 Nadeem Ahmad had allegedly killed the mother-daughter duo after robbing Rs 1.25 lakh from their house. The police started probing the case after Yasmin and her daughter Sophia were found with their throats slit at their residence in C-Block, Rohini Sector 1. DCP B.S. Jaiswal said, "Nadeem worked with Yasmin's husband Aslam and used to visit the house occasionally. He was in need of money." He allegedly entered the house around 1 pm yesterday. He took out money from a cupboard. Yasmin was in the bathroom, but Sophia saw him. He slit Sophia's throat and waited for Yasmin to come out from the bathroom. When she did, he strangled and slit her throat, he added. — TNS |
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