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Medical college churns out outlandish degrees
Faridabad, March 5

Want a medical degree? How about MBBS, BAMS, DAMS or even MD and that too without clearing any entrance exam or PMT test! Then, come to Faridabad, where a `self-styled’ medical college offers such professional degrees and more.

Promises, promises... Parties at it again

New Delhi, March 5 While the BJP promises to bring the areas under the New Delhi Municipal Council under the purview of MCD and unbundle the civic body for better administration, the Congress promises to bring in efficient administrative mechanism for the development of the wards in the Capital.

Election material is in great demand outside the All India Congress Committee office at Akbar Road as the stage is set for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls. —Tribune Photo Mukesh Aggarwal

‘See you in the new corporation in April’
New Delhi, March 5
The last sitting of the current Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) today perhaps was the shortest one as it lasted for only half-an-hour and the corporators used that time to have an impromptu get together.

Greens fear budget will fuel car rush on Capital’s roads

New Delhi, March 5 If the fiscal jugglery resorted to for balancing the country’s Budget poses a threat to public health, environmentalists believe they have a reason to complain to Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha. Their cause for concern? The hike in excise duty on CNG in the Budget and reduction in excise duty on automobiles and two-wheelers may trigger a spurt in the number of private vehicles on the Capital’s roads.

FOLLOW UP
Developer vows to provide water to DLF City
Gurgaon, March 5
The management of the DLF City, the DLF Universals Ltd, today stressed that it was committed to providing sufficient potable water and other facilities to the residents in its colony.

Jamia staff made 1 crore from fake college 
New Delhi, March 5
The police today claimed to have arrested three persons, including two employees of Jamia Milia Islamia, here for allegedly running a fake medical college in South Delhi and collecting over Rs 1 crore from more than 40 unwitting students. 

COMMUNITY

HIGH-RISK JOB: Owners of kiosks and shops in the Capital spread their wares on public land, unmindful of the high tension wires that hang precariously overhead. —Photos by Anil Sharma

THE ACHIEVERS
MBA chucks job with MNC to lead jobless
New Delhi, March 5
Since his school days, he used to think about doing something for the betterment of society. But destiny had other plans. Armed with an MBA degree from a prestigious institute and given his affluent background, it was a matter of time before he was picked up by a multinational company.

Contractor, Xen spat over payment
Sonepat, March 5
Mr Satish Kumar, a government contractor here, has alleged that the Executive Engineer of the Rai Water Service Division, Mr Gulab Singh Narwal, had withheld his payment to the tune of Rs 1.17 lakh as he had “failed to pay Rs 5,000 to him as bribe”.

Sonepat civic body presides over empty coffers
Sonepat, March 5
The Municipal Council of Sonepat, which earns more than Rs 5 crore per annum, is facing its worst-ever financial crisis. Its coffers are almost empty and the payment of salaries to the staff is on hold for the last few months. 

GLITZ & GLAMOUR
Charity is season’s favourite with movers and shakers 

When the movers and the shakers decide to put their heads together for a noble cause, the masses are moved to sit up and take note. This is precisely what happened at the charity fund-raiser, where fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani showcased his Spring-Summer 2002 collection. The charity fund-raiser-cum-fashion show was held in the Capital last week, where the charming Tom Alter played emcee and the darling of the Indian Cricket Team, Sachin Tendulkar, made an appearance. A model sports a Tarun Tahiliani creation.

Indo-Western collection

Tips to save skin

Traders picket SDO’s office on power bills
Ghaziabad, March 5
Hundreds of members of the Vyapar Mandal of Shani Chowk, Lajpat Nagger, today picketed the SDO’s office in Shyam Park, Sahibabad in protest against the ‘arbitrary collection of charges for installation of electronic meters’.

NCR BRIEFS
Bar Association members boycott courts
Sonepat, March 5
Members of the District Bar Association Sonepat today started their two-day boycott of the courts in protest against the alleged police lathi charge on the people and the arrest of the activists of the Bharat Naujawan Sabha at Shahzadpur village in the district on Sunday last.

Youth shot at Man arrested Scooter stolen Conductor thrashed Dowry death Three beaten up Free treatment Khula darbar

MLA’s grouse Students arrested Demonstration held Flower festival New ground rent for shopkeepers Decision on Vikas’ police remand today

CRIME

Hardcore criminal held, arms recovered
New Delhi, March 5
Praveen alias Pappu, a dreaded criminal involved in more than eight cases of robbery, attempt to murder and theft was nabbed by the PCR staff posted at Bomdola bus stand near Kapashera in Nazafgarh road on Monday.

Gang of auto-lifters busted
New Delhi, March 5
With the arrest of four auto-lifters, the South district police claimed to have solved six cases of auto-theft. The gang was also receiver of stolen vehicles. The accused Haider Ali, Nasir, Anish Khan and Kallu, all residents of Savitri Nagar, were specialists in stealing Yamaha motorcycles.

Cash, valuables stolen from two houses
Noida, March 5
Criminals broke into two houses in Sector 19 and 58 here and decamped with Rs 50,000, jewellery and other valuables. The total losses have been estimated to be around Rs 2 lakh.

EDUCATION

Noida students to agitate on power front 
Noida, March 5
The students have served a notice on electricity department to improve the supply of power or face their agitation in Noida. Students are facing a lot of difficulty in their preparation for Board exam which start on March 18 in Noida and Greater Noida, but NPCL authorities are not taking any action.

COURTS

FOLLOW UP
HC asks MCD chief to comply with Sainik Farms order
New Delhi, March 5
The Delhi Police Commissioner and the MCD Commissioner were directed by the Delhi High Court today to comply with its order for inquiry into the alleged complicity of certain officials in the illegal constructions in the high-profile Sainik Farms locality.

CULTURE

Some pulsating Punjabi beats for the love-struck

When the Cupid struck many on February 14, cassette manufacturer T-Series also decided to join the bash. It brought out Taz Mania Ishq, an album of mainly love songs written by Taz and sung by Stereo Nation, a Rohit Bal look alike Punjabi lad.

Taz Mania Ishq and Kuri Punjabi Lagdi E have struck a chord with the music lovers.

SPORTS

Heath Streak holds cricket clinic

New Delhi, March 5 Zimbabwean all-rounder Heath Streak spared some time to participate in the Sandpiper Heath Streak Coaching Clinic at the Le Meridien Hotel in the Capital. The Sandpiper Heath Streak Coaching Clinic provided an unique opportunity to be part of a collective forum where Heath Streak focussed on the nuances of the game, how the participants can add value to the game and what it’s like to be part of a national team.

Zimbabwe's leading fast bowler Heath Streak makes a point at the cricket clinic for young hopefuls organised by Sandpiper at the Le Meridien Hotel pool side in the Capital on Tuesday.—Tribune Photo Mukesh Aggarwal

IOCL to meet GAIL in PSCB Tennis final
New Delhi, March 5
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) defeated IBP 2-0 to set-up the title clash with GAIL, who defeated ONGC 2-0, in the 21st Petroleum Sports Control Board Tennis Tournament at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association courts in the Capital on Wednesday.

Puran Singh helps World Bank win
New Delhi, March 5
A swashbuckling all-round performance by Puran Singh (63, 3x6, 5x4, 41b and 8 for 31) enabled World Bank beat Sri Lankan High Commission by 150 runs in a league match of the Raymond Trophy Commonwealth Cricket Tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ground. Puran Singh was declared the man of the match.

TYCA enter semis Sushil hits ton

Khanna observer

Neeraj, Aditya shine for Dena Bank
New Delhi, March 5
A sharp bowling spell by Neeraj Gupta (3/14) and all-round display by Aditya Jain (2/15 and 29 no) powered Dena Bank to an eight-wicket victory against Canara Bank in the fourth Trans Yamuna Cricket Association (TYCA) Cricket League at the Tahirpur Sports Complex. 

• Book on match-fixing

ADMINISTRATION

Drive to enforce discipline at Capital’s roundabouts
New Delhi, March 5
After successfully enforcing the Seat-belt campaign in the city, the Delhi Traffic police is all set to introduce Roundabouts discipline, which are self regulating traffic control devices at junctions.