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HEALTH WATCH Faridabad, October 5 According to information, Mrs Kamlesh, alias Batti Devi (35), a mother of three children and wife of late Satbir Singh of Dhatir village, died in a leading private hospital here on October 1. According to relatives, the patient was suffering from high fever and had been given a blood transfusion. The family sources are adamant that the death was due to dengue. To buttress their claim, the sources pointed out that the hospital has billed the family Rs 56,000, even though Mrs Kamlesh was admitted only for 36 hours. The Chief Medical Office (CMO), Dr S P S Bhatia, told this correspondent that he had no knowledge of any dengue-related deaths. Claiming that some private nursing homes and hospitals had been dishing out erroneous figures and information about the outbreak of the disease, he said public perception about the disease was such that any death could be misconstrued as dengue. The CMO, however, admitted that blood samples of at least three patients sent for tests to the NICD laboratory were found to be dengue positive. At the same time, he hastened to add, about 50 per cent of the test reports had been negative. Trying to put the claims and counterclaims in perspective, the MLA from Palwal, Mr Karan Dalal, said that it was fact that a large number of villagers in Palwal and nearby areas were suffering from fever and other waterborne diseases. He alleged that there were ``no doctors, medicines or treatment facilities in the rural areas and the district authorities were busy organising the Surajkund mela. |
MADNESS ON STREET Sonepat, October 5 It is stated that Maleh Ram was feeding his buffaloes when one Hem Chander, who was driving a tractor, happened to pass that way. The rear side of the tractor hit one of the buffaloes, leading to an altercation between the driver and the deceased. It is reported that a livid Hem Chander reversed the tractor and knocked down Maleh Ram. The driver fled immediately after the incident. Maleh Ram was taken to the civil hospital by his family members, but he succumbed to his injuries en route. The police have registered a case against the driver and are hunting for him. According to another report, a youth, Rajesh, was killed in a hit and run incident while he was crossing the GT road near Asawarpur village, about 15 km from here last night. The victim belonged to Rai village and the police have sent the body for the post-mortem examination.
Run over by tractor Jhajjar: A woman was reportedly crushed to death by a tractor near Ghosian Chowk here today. The deceased, identified as Bala (32), daughter of Chetra, was going to a nearby shop. When she was crossing the road, a tractor ran over her; she died on the spot. A case has been registered in this regard.
Two houses looted at leisure for 2 hours Ghaziabad: About a dozen masked men made about six persons captive and looted two houses in Hindon Vihar under Sihani Gate Police Station area last night. The thieves looted the inmates of the two houses of jewellery, cash and valuables worth Rs 2.20 lakh at leisure for about two hours. They were armed with iron rods, knives, country made revolvers and hockey sticks. First, they used a ladder to scale the house of one Abdul Gaffar. At gunpoint, they tied the couple and their three daughters and ransacked the house for cash and valuables. Later, they barged into the house of one Babu Khan. Here, they locked the door from inside and looted the house at will. Incidentally, the police, who were informed of the incident at 6 am, turned up at 11 am only. |
Three new jails to ease burden on Tihar New Delhi, October 5 Two new jails are under construction at Tihar while the third one, at Rohini in West Delhi, is likely to be functional by the end of this year, the District and Sessions Judge, Mr J. P. Singh, said in a report to the Delhi High Court. Recruitment of staff for Rohini Jail has already begun and the same would be completed by December, he said. These additional three jails would have a total capacity of 1,800 inmates,” Mr Singh said, adding, “This will definitely reduce problems due to overcrowding”. The report rejected allegations in a PIL by one L. R.Luthra that the inmates were “not being treated as human beings”. However, the District and Sessions Judge, who visited Tihar Jail complex along with the Additional Sessions Judge, Mr P. K. Bhasin, and also obtained comments from other inspecting judges, said the living conditions of the inmates required “improvement”. A Bench comprising Chief Justice B. C. Patel and Mr Justice A. K. Sikri asked the Union Home Secretary, the Delhi Chief Secretary and the Director-General, Prisons, NCT Government, to give a time-frame for the improvements suggested in the report. The matter has been posted for hearing later this month. The report also rejected the suggestion that undertrial doctors and other professionals could be allowed to attend clinics and offices along with a jail escort. |
THE ACHIEVERS New Delhi, October 5 A peon, Ram Prakash, in his office was unable to attend office regularly because of the poor health of his wife. Since there was no one else to look after the ailing woman, the man had no option but to take time off from work. The management, however, was unsympathetic. His services were terminated one fine day. The young executive was shocked to learn a few days later that the peon, unable to find another job, had committed suicide in desperation. This incident perturbed him. It left an indelible mark on his psyche. It was at that time that he decided to do something for these unfortunate people- people of the lesser God, as he puts it. A resident of Ganesh Nagar area of East Delhi, Dinesh resigned from his office and started a voluntary social service organisation, Jan Jagran Manch, to help make the underprivileged aware of their rights and guide them in times of distress. The initial days were hard work. First, a few persons joined the organisation uncertain about what it could do for them. But seeing his sincerity and determination, the others were motivated. Help came from many quarters as volunteers pitched in with financial contributions and even professional advice. The movement spread and within a couple of years the manch now boasts of thousands of members, mostly from the labour class - daily wage earners and rickshaw-pullers. Through street theatre (nukkad nataks), slide shows and personal counselling, these people are informed of their rights so that they are not exploited by contractors and individuals. The manch also helps the more unfortunate ones with financial assistance when they are unable to find work. The manch has recently started three temporary schools in various locations of East Delhi for the children of these unfortunate people. Here, everything is absolutely free. Most of the funds come from donations and membership fees. Dinesh has recently completed his LLB degree from Delhi University and has started giving free legal counselling to the needy under the aegis of his organisation. His organisation has also been instrumental in speeding up the completion of some significant construction works in East Delhi area like the construction of permanent Chatha Ghat with lighting arrangement on the banks of the Yamuna. With a majority of 40 lakh immigrant labourers from Bihar making East Delhi area their home this organisation is also trying to induct them into its fold and help them find employment and work. His wife, Mrs Shonu Singh, has always stood by him and even assists him in the social work. Hailing originally from Siwan in Bihar, Dinesh says that he probably inherited his zest for social work from his father, Mr Bhagwan Singh, a popular social worker in his hometown. The peon’s suicide was perhaps an eye-opener and paved the way for his true vocation. |
SALES TAX ORDER New Delhi, October 5 More than 150 traders’ associations will participate
in the protest. CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said the
recent TIN order reflects the anti-trade attitude of the Delhi
government. He regretted that traders were never consulted while drafting policies on matters concerning them. Mr Khandelwal urged the Delhi government to withdraw the TIN order
immediately. Various leading traders associations of Delhi, including
Naraina Iron and Steel Merchant Association, Delhi Iron and HardwareMerchant Association, Kamla Market Manufacturers Association, Automotive Parts Merchant Association, Federation of Sadar Bazar Traders Association, Federation of South Delhi and New Delhi Traders Association, Federation of Karol Bagh Traders, Kamla Nagar Vyapar Mandal, Delhi Aluminium Traders Association, Paharganj Plywood and Timber Dealer Association, Delhi Scooter Trader Association, Rajdhani Aluminium Dealers Association, General Machinery Merchant Association, Chemical Merchant Association, Delhi Sanitary and Hardware Traders
Association will participate in the agitation.
Dulina lynching worse than Best Bakery case: CPM Rohtak: The Haryana unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will observe October 15 as Social Justice Day as no action had been taken so far against those held responsible for the lynching of five Dalits at Dulina village in Jhajjar district on October 15 last year. Addressing newspersons here today, Mr Hanan Mollah, MP in charge of party affairs in Haryana and Punjab, described the Dulina incident as more heinous than the Best Bakery case of Gujarat. He said four persons were held guilty after an inquiry by the Commissioner, Rohtak Division. However, he alleged no action had been taken against any accused. He said a delegation of the party would soon meet the National Human Rights Commission in this connection. Referring to the proposed assembly elections in four states, he said the party would appeal to the masses to vote against the BJP as it was the deadliest enemy of the nation. He said the party would field its candidates against 33 seats in these states.
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Faridabad roads in disrepair Faridabad, October 5 Speaking on behalf of the industry, leading industrialist K. C. Lakhani said that although we have attained much progress on various fronts, the biggest problem for the entrepreneurs and manufactures even for the general public is the damaged roads. Although the municipal authorities had promised repair, Mr Lakhani demanded more funds and prompt action. The Badarpur border was a ‘bottleneck’ and proving a disadvantage for the overall growth, he added. He said that the proposal of constructing a four-lane bypass road connecting Ballabgarh with Kalindi Kunj was still to be taken up. In his reply, the Chief Minister said: “Not only the roads would be put in proper shape, but also announced that an action would be taken against the contractors who had been using substandard material in constructions of roads.” He said the proposal of constructing on elevated flyover at Badarpur border was cleared by the Union Government and would be realised soon. He said that a similar flyover on the National Highway passing through Panipat had also been okayed by the Centre. The Chief Minister claimed that Haryana was likely to be self-sufficient in power by September or October next year. He said that efforts were on to develop Surajkund a permanent spot for holding trade fairs. |
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FOCUS ON SONEPAT Sonepat, October 5 The memorandum has alleged that some people of the majority community forced their way into the house of Mr Subhash, son of Mr Amar Singh, a Dalit. The former, along with other members of the family, was beaten up in the presence of the police. The memorandum even named the police officials and demanded stern action against them. The petition also alleged that the assailants fired shot in the air to scare
the families of Mr Subhash and other Dalits who had tried to intervene. The memorandum also alleged that the police has failed to arrest the assailants in spite of complaints to the higher police authorities and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Commissioner, Backward Classes, and others. The
memorandum also stated that the lives of Mr Subhash and other members of his family were in danger and if steps are not taken to arrest the alleged assailants, the situation in the village could take an ugly turn. The memorandum also pointed out that Mr Subhash and other members of his family were being harassed and the women members were being threatened with dire consequences, if they approach the authorities. |
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Indians
in great demand in Australia: Educationist Rewari, October 5 He expressed these views here at a press conference which was convened by him today after returning from his 66-day tour of Singapore, Australia and Thailand. He said it was a matter of pride that most of the Indian settlers, who now numbered two lakh, belonged to the upper and middle strata of the Australian society. On the basis of information culled from various sources, he could say that electricians, accountants and plumbers were in great number there. He said that he was pleasantly surprised to note that the Christian population of Australia had also been gradually going in for cremation of their dead. As a result, several electric crematoriums had sprung up at various places in Australia which were providing the services to the Hindus as well as the Christians there. Making a specific mention of certain things which impressed him most in Australia, he started that roads had fixed entry, exit and halting points, the strict adherence to which made the roads almost accident-free. He lauded the functioning of the courts where the rate of conviction of the accused was quite high. As regards certain other things which were antagonistic to the Indian ethics, Mr Randev said that it was shocking to find that young students of a university had graphically (by writing on the university board) thanked their vice-chancellor for making the provision of free condom supply. He said he was also disheartened to note that the divorce rate was increasing among the Australian couples. In the end, Mr Randev said that he would like to caution the young Indian chaps, who were eagerly aspiring to go to Australia for higher studies, against falling into the trap of private universities and colleges of Australia, which charged exorbitant fees. Many of them didn’t even possess the basic expertise and paraphernalia, the veteran educationist said. |
GURGAON Gurgaon, October 5 A contestant for the position of president, Mr Sanjay Khosla has lodged a complaint with the Registrar of Firms and Societies, Haryana, and the Block Development Officer, Gurgaon, against the large-scale rigging in the
election, held on September 28. He has urged the Registrar of Firms and Societies, Haryana, for declaring the election results of the president as null and void. The former president, Mr
R.S.Rathee, was declared elected for the second consecutive term mustering 503 out of 845 votes cast. Mr Khosla, his nearest rival secured 320 votes. The DlF Qutab Enclave Residents’ Welfare Association claims to be covering all the five phases of DLF City. In a letter to the Returning Officer for the election, Mr
J.S.Dhamija, copies of which have been sent to the Registrar of Firms and Societies, Haryana, and the
BDO, Gurgoan, Mr Khosla alleged that about 200-250 votes were cast by way of impersonation in the name and on behalf of the persons who were not even physically present at the time of polling. Giving details of the contents of the letter, he said that he had pointed out certain names of residents of the DLF City who had been outstations but votes were cast against their names. He charged that the rigging has been done to benefit the incumbent president. He said that some of the persons who were candidates were allowed to act as the polling officers as well, including participation in counting ballots. No verified list of eligible voters was displayed or made available to the candidates. Although during the election process, there were several complaints against the impersonations, they were not attended to. No action was taken then or subsequently by the Returning Officer. According to him, trends of gross impersonation noticed in the previous elections, have been allowed to recur without check. However, Mr Dhamija rebutted the allegations of Mr Khosla. |
Four labourers injured in roof collapse Sonepat, October 5 The injured include Sanjay of Rattangarh and Amit of Dhanak Basti, Sonepat. The police have registered the case and further investigations were in progress. Body found:
According to a report, the youth was crossing the railway track when he was hit by a running train and killed. Dowry case:
According to a report, the victim leaves behind three children including a son. The police registered the case on the report of Mr Suraj Pal, a resident of Bohar village in Rohtak vilage. He is the father of the victim. |
Snatchers, burglar held New Delhi, October 5 The police during the routine patrolling picked up Deepak alias Ajay, resident of Fazalpur and when he was questioned, he confessed to have committed the crime with his associate Devesh alias Gaurav. The police recovered the stolen items and also nabbed Devesh, resident of Mandawali. Another snatcher Shahjad, resident of Khureji involved in at least three cases of snatching was arrested by the police. One scooter and a gold chain were recovered from his possession. In another case, the Mayur Vihar police have arrested a burglar Satish (22), resident of Trilok Puri and recovered articles worth Rs 2 lakh like 10 colour televisions sets, 14 geysers, one A/C from him. |
Eight hurt in group clash
Noida, October 5 In view of the tension prevailing after the clash, police have been deployed in the village. Three days ago, members of both the groups had clashed violently on the issue of dumping dung and waste in the fields. One community had objected to the other dumping dung and waste in the field which the members of the other group refused to remove. It had resulted in a bloody feud. Both had filed a complaint against the other in Dankaur police station. Those arrested today included Shrichand, Ganga Ram, Rajinder, Pratap, Hari Chand and Charan Pal. The injured have been admitted to a local hospital, while some mischievous elements are trying to give it a communal colour, police say some more arrests could not be ruled out in this connection. OC |
SHOWCASE TSF range of shoes has achieved yet another milestone by launching a Complete Leather Shoe. The shoes have a genuine leather sole and the shoe upper is made of floater leather. The shoe has a plush interior with supple linings. Available in the shape of chisel toes, the shoe can be maintained with normal wax polish. These dress shoes are most wanted for a formal evening wear. Cooking range for haute cuisine:
The platinum cooking range incorporates the magic of brush steel and new elegant look that enhances the kitchen door. For the first time in India, Glen has introduced cooking range in international matt finish stainless steel and mirror finish toughened glass for control panel, oven and grill door to give an aesthetic appearance. Aesthete’s delight:
Vipul Sabharwal, regional business director said, “With the launch of the penlight, Duracell brings to the Indian consumer products that meet stringent international standards at affordable prices.” Beauty care
products:
Black flat monitor:
Food processor for busy schedule:
Sun control films:
Yum yum drink:
Piruz Khambatta, CMD said, “The launch of the Mosambi flavour is part of our constant endeavour to give our customers quality, innovation and excellence.” High protein soya flour:
Hundred per cent vegetarian, the product is fortified with calcium, iron, high quality protein, amino acids and lysine making it high in nutritional properties. Novel men’s footwear:
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