NCR SPECIAL
Many South Delhi areas bone-dry
TERI experts predict acute water shortage in coming summer months
New Delhi, April 14
A study conducted by the experts of the Tata Energy Research Institute here has predicted acute water shortage in the coming summer months, unless immediate remedial steps are initiated. The report, which is yet to be made public, claims that the water table in most parts of the metropolis is falling rapidly and in many places in South Delhi is almost bone-dry.

Buses pass the buck
New Delhi, April 14
With more and more operators opting to pay the Rs. 500 per day fine imposed by the apex court and preferring to ply their buses on the Capital’s roads, the overall situation has improved considerably. But, at the same time, the operators have ingeniously passed on the “financial burden” to the already beleaguered and harassed commuter.

CRIME-BUSTERS
This cop has western UP gangs on the run
Ghaziabad, April 14
In a district, which is notorious for its criminal gangs, this police officer has achieved the unthinkable. He has most of the gangs, which operated from Ghaziabad and made occasional forays into Delhi’s posh colonies, on the run.

Visually able will be envious of their drive

New Delhi, April 14 An all-woman car rally for the visually impaired, “The Drive with Insight Challenge 2002”, organised by The Empress Club and National Association for the Blind, was flagged off by the Minister of State of Prime Minister’s Office, Mr Vijay Goel, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium today. Mr. Vijay Goel flags off an all-woman car rally which has visually impaired navigators.

Fire service finds 17 govt buildings unsafe
New Delhi, April 14
The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) has recently carried out a survey of high rise buildings in the Capital during which it found that 17government buildings and 52 private buildings do not have fire safety equipment and have not been issued a no-objection certificate.

Two killed as houses collapse after LPG blast
New Delhi, April 14
Two persons were killed and seven others injured when two triple-storey buildings collapsed owing to an LPG cylinder blast in Shastri Nagar area of the North-East district.

No water for six months
Faridabad, April 14
The residents of Raiala Khurd village in Hathin sub-division of the district are without water for the last six months. As a result, the women in the village, which has a population of 8000, have to walk about two km daily to fetch water from the neighbouring village.

COMMUNITY

Breaking new ground in road safety
Jhajjar, April 14
The Haryana Highway Patrol and Road Safety, a division of the transport department, has come out with a novel strategy to ensure the safety of the motorists and other travellers on the National Highways in the state.

Life is a laugh for the little angels

Rs 13-cr NCR plan to shift dairies
Sonepat, April 14
The National Capital Region Planning Board has sanctioned a Rs 13.07-crore scheme for shifting the milk dairies in six municipal towns of Rohtak, Panipat, Sonepat, Gurgaon, Bahadurgarh and Rewari, falling under the National Capital Region (NCR).

No power, yet recovery of dues in full swing
No let-up in load-shedding
Ghaziabad, April 14
After a little respite, the power scene is back to normal, with the daily quota of prolonged power cuts and load shedding both in Noida and Ghaziabad. In Ghaziabad, the power scenario is worse, with 12-hour power cut in the Mahanagar area, affecting in turn, the supply of potable water to the residents.

The models sashay down the catwalk during the Lacoste fashion show in the Capital on Saturday. — Tribune Photo Mukesh Aggarwal

Recovery of liquor bottles raises questions
Ghaziabad, April 14
The recovery of a large number of liquor bottles from Hindon river has raised many questions in view of the fact that the police are allegedly trying to hush up the incident.

THE ACHIEVERS
Deaf and dumb artists make their mark
This has happened for the first time in Delhi thanks to the joint efforts initiated by Excel Events, a small Event Management Group and Ek Prayas, a Delhi-based voluntary organisation.

Modernisation of parks gets nod
Sonepat, April 14
The district administration has decided to develop and modernise the parks of the city which is a district headquarters in Haryana. The Deputy Commissioner told mediapersons here today that by widening the main roads and giving a new look to the main crossings in the thickly populated areas, the administration has not only removed congestions but has ensured free flow of traffic.

Guffaws galore as Bhatti enters the scene
Panipat, April 14
The Hindi comedy scene is all set to hot up with the poker-faced comedy king, Jaspal Bhatti, today expressing his desire to enter the Hindi small screen in a big way.

Parents and tiny-tots compete for top honours

Noida, April 14 As many as fifty parent-couples coming from Noida, Mayur Vihar, South Delhi and other adjoining areas participated in the open house competition organized by Rysssk’s Modele Portare, an event and campaign marketing company, pursuing a mission to spot uninhibited talents. Parents and children participate in a talent show, organised by Rysssk’s Modele Portare at Noida.

Khattar, Thapar elected
New Delhi, April 14
The Confederation of Indian Industry (Northern Region), has elected Mr Jagdish Khattar and Mr Gautam Thapar as Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively, for the year 2002-2003.

NCR BRIEFS
Grievances Committee settles 11 cases in Rohtak
Rohtak, April 14
Eleven complaints that were placed before the District Grievances Committee, held under the chairmanship of the State Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Rampal Majra, were settled today.

Ambedkar anniversary Special campaign Payments to teachers

Body found CM criticised Sadbhavna Divas

CRIME

Old rivalry leads to murder in Faridabad
Faridabad, April 14
A 50-years-old man was shot dead allegedly by three armed persons in Budena village of the district this morning. The murder is stated to be a fallout of an old rivalry between two groups in the village.

Speeding bus rams into wall
New Delhi, April 14
An over-speeding private bus overturned and rammed into the wall of a house in R. K. Puram area in South-West district today. No one was reported injured during the accident. Police said that the bus driver on route no 56, Om Singh, was a resident of Munirka and was on the way to a petrol pump when the accident occurred.

BUSINESS

SHOWCASE
With flourish, Luxor pens yet another revolution in writing
Pilot pen brand introduced by Luxor has unveiled Pilot Gold, a pen with a metallic gold finish and a special golden clip. Its unique three-dimple technology ensures the constant flow of ink resulting in a smooth and clear writing.

Inverter with futuristic tech For a dignified look Anti-radiation glasses

Herbal ‘Color Mate’ Techno shirts