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Delhi Govt dumps labour panel report
New Delhi, September 27
The Government of NCT of Delhi has dismissed the 1,775-page report of the Second Labour Commission as anti-labour and dubbed certain recommendations as “whimsical,” “arbitrary” and so “drastic” as to have far-reaching implications for social security of workers.

FORGET THEM NOT
One more Jhajjar son dies, braving enemy bullets
Jhajjar, September 27
Yet another brave son of this soil soldiered on despite enemy bullets and sacrificed his life while foiling the nefarious designs of the enemy across the borders who tried to infiltrate the country. The body of grenadier Surender Singh Jakhar of 29 Rashtriya Rifles was consigned to flames this morning in his native Jharli village amid the civil and military officials who laid wreaths on the martyr’s remains.

Micro cities within NCR: Urban renewal or recipe for decay?
New Delhi, September 27
The indication by the Government of India that it is willing to change the landuse of plots where polluting/nonconforming industries once stood to allow for construction of a mix of residential and commercial structures has raised visions of urban renewal on scores of plots ranging from 20 to 120 acres in the heart of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Surajkund to be showcase for industry, trade
Faridabad, September 27
Surajkund, a well-known tourist spot famous for its internationally acclaimed arts and crafts fair, will now showcase commercial and industrial activities.

MDU thrust to job-oriented courses
Rohtak, September 27
The Maharshi Dayanand University has plans to introduce job-oriented courses like nursing and para-medical through the Distance Mode of Education from the coming academic year.

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COMMUNITY

Haryana pays big price for illegal brick exports
Sonepat, September 27
The Haryana Government has been suffering a huge loss of revenue because of the unauthorised export of bricks to Delhi from Sonepat district. According to a report, at least 80 to 100 truckloads of bricks are being sent to Delhi by certain brick owners and they charge around Rs 2,000 for 1,000 bricks against Rs 1,350 fixed by the district authorities.

SPEAKING OUT

One who is underprivileged or is not so fortunate as to have been born with a silver spoon in his or her mouth and at the same time does not want windfalls to be turned into millions overnight treads the path of righteousness and saves some money for a rainy day. Glimmers of hope on the horizon? Wake-up call for gutsy lady, Sushma Swaraj Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Sushma Swaraj is a public-spirited lady. She is a hardworking and sincere person. She always exudes enthusiasm and confidence. She easily wins admiration for having been made of sterner stuff.

Drunkard ends it all
Noida, September 27
Addiction to liquor and drugs have ruined many homes and families. In some cases, wives, fed up with drunkard husband, have committed suicide while in some other cases, it has forced people to steal money and even commit crimes including murder.

Nafisa Ali at a coin exhibition at Dilli Haat on Friday.  — Tribune Photo Mukesh Aggarwal Mike Whitney, host of the 'AXN Who Dares' at Dilli Haat in the Capital on Friday.  — Tribune Photo

NCR BRIEFS
Woman files case for dowry harassment
Ghaziabad, September 27
The daughter-in-law of a businessman, Satish Chand, resident of Chandi Road here, has filed a case in Kotwali police station against him, his wife and some neighbours under the Anti-dowry Act. 

• Welfare schemes

• Youths arrested for theft

SONEPAT
Woman electrocuted in Bahalgarh
Sonepat, September 27
A married woman, Mrs Nirmala Devi, living in a rented house was electrocuted at Bahalgarh village about 10 km from here on Thursday. According to a report, she was clearing water from the roof of her house when she touched live wires passing over her house. The victim belonged to Darbhanga, Bihar.

• Body recovered

• Kisan rallies by BKU

• Photo identity cards

• Electric wires stolen

On voyage to spread peace and harmony
New Delhi, September 27
Ahimsa Vihar Apartments, Sector-9, Rohini, is witnessing religious discourses for the past two months, which will continue for another two months or so. One of the famous Munis of the Jain community ‘Rajesh Muniji’ has been residing here for two months, delivering pravachans and holding religious meetings. 

DELHI DIGEST
Gandhi Jayanti Mela at Red Fort from Sept 29
New Delhi, September 27
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi will hold four days Gandhi Jayanti Mela from September 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. 

Mr S.S.Kohli, CMD, and Mr T.S.Narayansami, ED, PNB, receiving the Golden Peacock Award for excellence in corporate governance from Union Labour Minister Sahib Singh Verma.

Bansi flays Oppn for ignoring SYL
Rohtak, September 27
The Haryana Vikas Party supremo and the former Chief Minister, Mr Bansi Lal has charged the Opposition parties with misleading the masses regarding the construction of Sutlej-Yaumna Link canal.

Pandits rally against temple attack
New Delhi, September 27
The members of the Pandit community from Kashmir staged a demonstration in the Capital today against the terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple in Gujarat.