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Hooda asks BJP to withdraw support to Chautala govt
Rohtak, March 17
Mr Krishan Murti Hooda, a former minister and spokesman of the HPCC, has alleged that the cane charge on leaders and activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party at Faridabad recently has once again proved that Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala has been using state police force as a tool for serving his political interest.
Delhi traffic policemen to check ‘unholy’ high jinks
New Delhi, March 17
The cops have decided to rein in Holi revellers. The Capital’s roads will be watched by the Delhi traffic policemen, who have been given strict orders to ensure the maintenance of law and order in the city. Bacchanalian buffs would have to check their spirits in particular.
Delhiites treated to a spectacular early morning musical
New Delhi, March 17
It was a mosaic as vibrant as it was serene: the colours of Holi, rich and brilliant, amalgamated with the colours of the rising sun and notes of music.
Taking the audience on a musical high were the duo, Rajan and Sajan Mishra, as a part of the New Delhi Municipal Council’s (NDMC) endeavour of treating Delhiites to a spectacular early morning musical.
Demand to reassess drought relief
Gurgaon, March 17
The severe impact of the recent drought in the state, particularly on the farmers of South Haryana, was raised during the current Budget Session of the Lok Sabha. The districts of Rewari, Mahendergarh and some parts of Gurgaon district constituting the Mahendergarh Lok Sabha seat, which also forms the core of the Ahirwal belt, was most affected during last year’s drought.
Dharna against gang rape of Dalit woman
Rohtak, March 17
Several persons staged a dharna in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner in protest against the abduction and gang rape of a Dalit woman at Kharkara village recently.
FACE TO FACE
An economist with a passion for excellence
As a student of economics in St Stephens, it might not have crossed his mind that one day he will be occupying the most important chair in the hierarchy of Delhi University, he was enrolled in. For Deepak Nayar, his modest hostel room may have housed his dreams of making it big in his chosen field, but perhaps never foretold that destiny would bring him back to his alma mater, only this time as the man on the top.
Unit shut down, workers cry foul
Sonepat, March 17
The management of the Jesh Industries Limited, situated on the Sonepat-Bahalgarh road, has shut down its unit for five days for repair work.
Stating this, Mr Hari Parkash, the president of the UTUC Lenin Sarani, told mediapersons here today that as many as 250 workers are working in this factory and have been rendered jobless on account of the closure of the factory.
NCR BRIEFS
CBSE urged to give grace marks in Maths exam
Sonepat, March 17
The Haryana Students Welfare Association has urged the authorities of the Central Board School Education (CBSE) to grant the grace marks to the students appeared in the Class X Mathematics board examination on Saturday last. In a press release, it pointed out that many students may not score a cent per cent following a printed error in the question paper.
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- 600 bottles of liquor seized
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DELHI DIGEST
Assembly
mourns death of Kalpana
New Delhi, March 17
The Delhi Legislative Assembly condoled the death of India-born American astronaut Kalpana Chawla who perished in the space ship Columbia mishap on February 1.
“We are grief-stricken at the death of Kalpana but we are also proud of her achievements. She has made women and youth of this country proud,” Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said.
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