| |
Vidrohi alleges recruitment scam
Sonepat, August 11
The Haryana Pradesh Janata Dal (U) president, Mr Ved Parkash Vidrohi, has criticised the Chief Minister, Mr Om Parkash Chautala, for ‘perpetuating nepotism and favouritism’ in the recruitment in various government jobs.
Maneka Gandhi, chairperson, People for Animals, at a press conference on Compassion in Fashion, organised by People for Animals in the Capital on Monday.
— Photo Kamal Singh
National Akali Dal president Paramjeet Singh Pamma presenting an award to the winner of the Super Model Contest 2003 at a function organised by Sri Lalji Production. |
‘Jal Yudh Nayak’ for equitable distribution of canal water
Rewari, August 11
Former legislator Raghu Yadav, popularly known as “Jal Yudh Nayak” in Ahirwal, said that while it was essential for the SYL canal to be completed, an equitable distribution of available canal water was of greater importance.
He was addressing local leaders from the various political parties in Ahirwal on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the ‘Jal Yudh’ and the release of his book, ‘Yamuna Ke Is Par Se Sindhu Ke Us Par’.
Chautala misleading people: BJP
SPECIAL
FOCUS ON FARIDABAD
With unmanned intersections, traffic goes for a toss
Faridabad, August 11
While traffic here remains mostly unregulated vehicle snarls and chaos have become a routine affair at many places.
As many busy intersections have been lying unmanned, the failure of the authorities concerned to repair damaged spots has only made things worse.
One of the busiest spots in the town that has been
crying for attention is Neelam Chowk near the Ajronda flyover in the NIT area.
BRASS TACKS
Can astrologers succeed where seismologists failed?
The stars, the moon and the Milky Way have fascinated mankind since ages. Our imagination, dreams and romances also mostly revolve around these heavenly objects.
Naturally, the heavens take priority and have received far greater attention than terra firma.
The tectonic plates in Earth’s crust. |
 |
FACE TO FACE
 ‘India
can beat America on economic front’
Known as an economic visionary in the academic circles, Dr
M. K. Chaudhuri did his MSc, PhD and DSc from the Berlin School of
Economics, Germany, where he is a co-record holder in MSc, Economics.
His PhD thesis was on solution of unemployment problem in India by
promoting small-scale, cottage and village industries and his DSc thesis
was on reforming the International Monetary System.
The thread of filial bonding becomes a status symbol
Sonepat, August 11
“Bahna ne bhai ki kalai se pyar bandha hai, resham ke dori se sansar bandha hai.....’ These lyrics which symbolised the deep affection between a brother and a sister have been forgotten in the race for modernisation. The Raksha Bandhan festival has also not remained unaffected as the kind of rakhi you flaunt has now become a status symbol. Technology is being made full use of in manufacturing rakhis.
Third Front demands ban on soft drinks, synthetic milk
New Delhi, August 11
Political parties affiliated to the Third Front in the national Capital today submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the Union Health Minister, Ms. Sushma Swaraj, demanding a high-level inquiry into the “adulteration” of soft drinks, milk and other consumer produce.
Pilgrim found murdered on roof of dharamshala
Sonepat, August 11
Four persons have lost their lives in different incidents in the district during the last 24 hours.
One Prem Singh of Kailana village under Gannaur police station was found murdered on the roof of a dharamshala this morning.
NCR
BRIEFS
Police keeping tabs on property dealers
Greater Noida, August 11
After having arrested two property dealers involved in a call girl racket in Greater Noida four days ago, the Kasna police have decided to take a close look into the activities of other property dealers in the area.
- Fraud detected in property sale
- AIDSO rally against fee hike
|
- Implement crop insurance: farmers
|
|
DELHI
DIGEST
Traffic bandobast for I-Day rehearsal
New Delhi, August 11
The traffic police have made elaborate arrangements to regulate traffic on August 13 when the rehearsal for the Independence Day will be held.
The traffic will be closed from 5 am to 9 am on Netaji Subhash Marg from Delhi Gate to Chhatta Rail, Lothian Road from GPO Delhi to Chhatta Rail, SPM Marg from Old Delhi Railway Station to Yamuna Bazar Chowk, Chandni Chowk from Town Hall to Red Fort Chowk, New Darya Ganj Road from Ring Road to Netaji Subhash Marg and Link Road from Esplanade Road to Netaji Subhash Marg, police said.
|
|
