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SYL
issue: LJP threatens to gherao Amarinder
Rewari, November 15
Mr Surender Singh Hooda, general
secretary of the Haryana unit of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), has
asserted that his party is quite firm about getting for the state its
full share of Ravi-Beas water through the completion of the SYL Canal,
notwithstanding the unsavoury utterances of the Punjab Chief Minister,
Capt Amarinder Singh.
Yet
another study on air pollution in Capital
New Delhi, November 15
The effects of air pollution,
though already established, have initiated scientists and health experts
to conduct another study, this time in the National Capital. The Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in collaboration with the Chittaranjan
National Cancer Institute of Kolkata, has initiated a study to assess
the harmful effects of air pollution in Delhi.
NTPC
presents awards to regional plants
New Delhi, November 15
The National Thermal Power
Corporation (NTPC), a leader in the power sector, has instituted awards
to inculcate healthy competition among its projects for better
competitiveness. The awards are given in the various fields like safety,
industrial relations, rajbhasa, productivity and protection and
improvement in environment.
Special
scheme for girls launched
Rohtak, November 15
The Haryana Government has launched
an ambitious scheme for the welfare of girls, especially to ensure
hygiene among them. Mr R. R. Banswal, Commissioner, Rohtak division said
this while speaking at a function organised on the Children’s Day at
Bal Bhavan here yesterday. It was organised by the District Chief
Welfare Council (DCWC).
SONEPAT
Haryana Govt
to set up two posts to collect toll tax
Sonepat, November 15
The Haryana Government proposes to
set up two posts one each at Sonepat and Panipat near the inter-state
bridges on the Yamuna river for the collection of toll tax from the
vehicles passing through these bridges.
- Chemists’ rally
- Mishaps on G T Road
Navy
gives disabled kids a rail ride
New Delhi, November 15
Rail Museum came alive as sounds of
laughter created ripples on a warm November day. Forty elated children
had a chance to explore and enjoy, thanks to the initiative taken by the
India Navy.
Prakash
Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev
New Delhi, November 15
The Prakash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev
is being celebrated on November 19. The DSGMC has organised a variety of
events to commemorate the day.
NCR BRIEFS
20-km march
by Eicher School kids
Faridabad, November 15
Student of the Eicher School here
took out an `Awareness March' on the occasion of ‘Children's Day' on
Thursday.
DELHI DIGEST
Dikshit to
withdraw case against Verma
New Delhi, November 15
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and
her predecessor and Union Labour Minister Sahib Singh Verma have agreed
to reach an amicable settlement on the defamation suit she filed against
him.
- Power cut in Sultanpuri
- Yadav Shaurya Divas
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SPEAKING
OUT
Some five years ago the
Delhi Government took a commendable step when it launched a medical
scheme for its serving and retired employees. The scheme was conceived
on the lines of the CGHS. But the similarities, if any, have remained
only on paper. In actual practice the two schemes are poles apart.
- This darling of the masses
will live forever
- Of panic and fear
- Triumph of truth
- Disgrace to Divali
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- Death traps on roads
- Charm of riddles
- Quota for sportsmen
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