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Changes mooted in Food Adulteration Act Faridabad, June 23 Although the Health Department had authorised the District Health Officer (DHO) and Senior Medical Officer (SMO) to collect samples of food articles to check adulteration, it is reported that these officials did not have the authority to take legal action against the defaulters. Reportedly, the District Health Officer and Senior Medical Officer have to take the help or further sub-delegate the authority to the Government Food Inspector (GFI) in order to file a case against the culprits or the accused in the court. In fact, the GFI is the only official who is authorised to file a legal case against the accused in PFA cases. As per departmental sources, while every district should have at least one GFI, the shortage of staff could pose a problem here. Recently, the SMO of Palwal town found himself in a difficult situation, when he could not take legally action in an adulteration case detected by him at a nearby village. While he collected the sample, he could not take action against the accused, as he was not legally authorised to file a case in the court. When this matter was brought to the notice of senior health officials at Chandigarh, the authorities found that district officials were helpless in such cases as the authority of filing legal cases, lying with GFI, could not be sub-delegated to SMO or DHO, as per the directions of the Supreme Court in this regard. It is learnt that the Health Department has now decided to activate the Government Food Inspectors at the district level who could collect food samples and also take action whenever necessary. It is also reported that the licence issued to the food industry or various processing units would now be issued by the Health Department itself and the civic bodies like Municipal Corporation or committees would have no role in such matter. It is learnt that the Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) had been collecting fee from food units but had stopped issuing licences, although it was authorised to do so. However, from now onwards, the Municipal Corporation Faridabad may not be authorised to issue any licence under the Act. The authority of collecting samples and initiating legal action against defaulters would be vested with the Government Food Inspectors, although help could be taken from other officials of the Health Department. |
IA cruise to Hot Weather Cricket final New Delhi, June 23 Indian Airlines will take on the winners of the second semi-final match between Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) and Rohtak Road Gymkhana to be played on June 25. Indian Airlines will be featuring in the fifth final of a local tournament this season as earlier, they had won the titles of the Om Nath Sood and Goswami Ganesh Dutt cricket tournaments, and finished runners-up in the Lala Raghubir Singh cricket. They have also entered the final of the sixth Lala Hari Ram Day-Night Cricket Tournament, besides the DDCA Hot Weather. In a closely-fought match, National Stadium Coaching Centre won the toss and opted to bat. But barring Tariq-ur-Rehman’s power-packed 97, which contained seven fours and four sixes, other batsmen failed to apply themselves in the face of controlled and hostile bowling of the Airlines players. The Indian Airlines bowlers were given the stick by Tariq-ur-Rehman, who had cracked 125 runs against Food Corporation of India, on Saturday. But the other batsmen failed to find their niche though Ramiz Nemat, who scored an unbeaten 23, and Hanish Arora, who struck 21, made brave attempts to bolster the run-rate. In the end, NSCC could make only 206 for 9 in 40 overs. Left-arm spinner Sonu Sharma was the most devastating bowler for Airlines as he claimed three wickets for 33 runs in his eight-over spell. In reply, Indian Airlines coasted to victory by scoring 209 for eight in 38.3 overs. Rajat Bhatia and Ishan Ganda hoisted a partnership of 109 runs for the fourth wicket, after Indian Airlines struggled at 83 for 3. Manvinder Bisla hit a valuable half-century to help Airlines’ reach the victory. Medium-pacer Joginder Sharma did an excellent job with the ball for NSCC as he claimed four wickets for 32 runs in his eight-over spell. Three players of Indian Airlines fell victims to run-outs, but the knocks of Rajat Bhatia, Manvinder Bisla and Ishan Ganda were sufficient for Airlines to race to the final. Rajat Bhatia was adjudged the man of the match. Scores: NSCC: 206 for 9 in 40 overs (Tariq-ur-Rehman 97, 7x4, 4x6; Ramiz Nemat 23; Hanish Arora 21; Sonu Sharma 3 for 33, Ishan Ganda 2 for 34, Gagandeep Singh 1 for 30, Babloo Kumar 1 for 36, Rajat Bhatia 1 for 38). Indian Airlines: 209 for 8 in 38.3 overs (Rajat Bhati 69, 2x6, 4x4; Ishan Ganda 48, 4x4; Joginder Sharma 4 for 32; Anshul 1 for 26). Monday’s match: ONGC vs R R Gymkhana (second semi-final); 8 am — Ferozeshah Kotla ground.
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Olympic
Day celebrations in Rohtak Rohtak, June 23 In the 2 km event in the junior girls category, Monika Khokhar finished first while Taruna and Soni finished second and third, respectively. In the senior girls category (4km), Savita Nandal, Bhavna and Priyanaka got first, second and third places, respectively. In the boys senior category (8 km), Kuldeep Sandhu finished first ahead of Rakesh Dhull. Anup Singh came third. Six km races for the junior boys were also conducted today. Ajmer Singh, Manish and Sandeep got first, second and third places, respectively. In the sub-junior boys category, Ravinder finished ahead of Vijay in the 4 km race. Navneet came third. Volleyball matches between M.D. University staff and the staff of Chottu Ram Stadium were also organised today. Chottu Ram Stadium staff emerged triumphant beating their rivals 15-9, 7-15 and 15-5. Subedar Devi Singh, who had represented India in wrestling in Melbourne Olympics in 1956, gave away the prizes to the winners. Earlier, the Director of Sports in Maharshi Dayanand University, Mr Shamsher Singh, administered the Olympic oath to the participants. The District Sports Officer, Mr M. S. Hooda, told NCR Tribune that the events started early in the morning keeping in view the hot weather conditions. He said that the certificates for the participants were issued on behalf of the Haryana Olympic Association. It may be recalled that every year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and National Olympic Committees all over the world organise celebrations of the Olympic Day to commemorate the foundation of the IOC, which was founded on June 23, 1894 in Paris. |
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Nikhil Chopra stars in Hari Ram Cricket New Delhi, June 23 Electing to bat, Indian Airlines were all out for 191 in 35 overs. After struggling at 19 for 2, Ishan Ganda and R. R Parida raised a 56-run third-wicket partnership to bail out Airlines from the tight spot they had found themselves trapped. Parida struck a rapidfire 35 with five fours while Ishan Ganda made 27 with three fours. When Airlines were tottering at 120 for 7, they found saviours in Nikhil Chopra and Rajat Bhatia, who added 43 runs for the eighth wicket. Both had individual scores of 26 runs each. Gagandeep Singh scored 19 off just 13 balls with two fours and one six. Left-arm spinner Tony Singh had caught the Airlines batsmen in his web with a fiery 4 for 26 bowling feat. Medium-pacer Raja Sharma took three wickets for 50 runs. But the Chand Khanna batsmen failed to capitalise the good work of the bowlers, as barring Padamjeet Sehrawat and Gautam Gambhir, who both scored 29 runs each, the other batsmen could not make their mark. Chand Khanna crashed to 120 all out in 25.5 overs with Bisla, Nikhil Chopra and Gagandeep Singh doing all the damage. Nikhil Chopra was declared the man of the match. Former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma gave away the award. RR Parida was adjudged the best batsman while the best bowler award was presented to Tony Singh. The match was opened by DDCA club secretary Sunil Khanna. Scores: Indian Airlines: 191 all out in 35 overs (R. R Parida 35, Ishan Ganda 27, Nikhil Chopra 26, R. Bhatia 24, Tony Singh 4 for 26, Raj Sharma 3 for 50). Chand Khanna: 120 all out in 25.5 overs (Padamjeet Sehrawat 29, G. Gambhir 26, M. Bisla 3 for 14, Nikhil Chopra 2 for 20, G. D. Singh 2 for 35). |
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Wimbledon
tennis live on Star Sports New Delhi, June 23 In 2001, record 490, 081 spectators, despite the often miserable London weather, watched the tournament. While the viewers in approximately 160 countries watched it on television, more than 3.1 million web surfers followed the action on the internet and 2,850 accredited media personnel covered the event. The high-class tennis played by the big-serving Croatian Goran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams earned more fans to tennis. The men’s final was an epic battle as wild card entry Goran Ivanisevic bested Pat Rafter of Australia in five sets for Goran’s first Grand Slam title. The women’s final was equally memorable as Venus Williams beat Belgian Justine Henin for her second consecutive Wimbledon title. This year, veterans like Pete Samparas and Andre Agassi will add sheen to the hallowed tournament in the men’s section while in the women’s category, apart from the Williams’ sisters, fresh from their encounter in the final of the French Open, there will be Jennifer Capriati, the reigning Australian Open champion, Monica Seles, Anna Kournikova and Lindsey Davenport. Star Sports will telecast seven hours of Wimbledon tennis from June 24 to July 7. |
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