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Girl found hanging in temple
Two businessmen shot at, assailants escape
Patient ‘tossed’ between hospitals
JE chargesheeted for taking bribe
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Govt move to reduce VAT comes to nought
‘Bhakti Utsav’ from April 7
No relief from scorching heat
Govt employees to protest on June 14
Noida to be developed as IT hub
Man duped of Rs 33 lakh as advance for plot sale
Artscape
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Girl found hanging in temple
New Delhi, April 2 According to the police officials, Lata, the deceased, was found hanging with ‘dupatta’ that was tied to a strong hook clamped on the wall surrounding the temple. She was one of the four daughters of Rajender Kumar, who worked as a priest at Durga Temple in Seelampur area. Police said that Lata was a short-tempered girl and got irritated on minor issues. “We are investigating as it appears to be a case of suicide, but the reason behind the commission of suicide was still unclear,” said a police officer. Lata worked as a trainee at a beauty parlour in Vishwas Nagar. She had been tense for sometime, but did not disclose it to anyone in her house, said the police. Police officials also said that the financial condition of the family was not good and she was of marriageable age. “She had been feeling depressed for sometime as her wedding was not possible with the low income of her father. She also had three sisters whom her father had to take care of,” said a police official. Rajendra Kumar had offered prayers at the temple at around 2200 hours last night. He resided in a house adjoining the temple. As he woke up, he found Lata hanging from the wall.
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Two businessmen shot at, assailants escape
New Delhi, April 2 In the first incident, one Nitin Sharma (25), a businessman, was shot at in the area of Civil Lines last night by some unidentified persons. The incident took place at 12.30 am on the intervening night of April 01-02. While the police are investigating the matter, the preliminary investigations revealed that it was a case of professional rivalry. The victim was running his shop of electronic items in Lajpat Rai Market. While he was on the way to his house, some unidentified persons in Maruti car intercepted his car near Civil Lines and fired five shots at him and escaped thereafter. The police said that Nitin was sitting on the rear seat of his Santro car and he sustained one bullet injury on his back. His driver was unhurt and no money or articles were looted from his car, claimed the police officials. Nitin was taken to Ganga Ram Hospital where his condition is said to be serious. “He is not able to give any statement. We are waiting for his recovery,” said a police officer. Meanwhile, the case has been registered in the Civil Lines police station and the investigations are on. No arrest has been made so far in this regard, said the police. In another case, another businessman was shot at in the Bara Hindu Rao area, North district last night. In this incident, one D.K Jain, a ‘bidi’ merchant was shot at while he was going home at 9.30 pm. Police said that he was carrying some cash and documents and was in an auto rickshaw when two unidentified persons intercepted him, fired one shot at him and escaped from there. The assailants were on motorcycle, said the police. “The bullet hit his shoulder and D.K.Jain fell unconscious on the spot,” said the police. “It is still unclear whether they took away the cash or documents. We have registered a case in the Bara Hindu Rao police station and are investigating the matter,” said the police officials.
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Patient ‘tossed’ between hospitals
Noida, April 2 A resident of Tusiayana village in Noida, Sonu, was severely burnt by a stove burst. He was brought to the government hospital Sector-30, Noida. Doctors in Noida district hospital referred him to Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi. At Safdarjung Hospital, the doctors reportedly refused even to examine the patient, who was struggling between life and death. They said that there was no bed for the patient and doctors in Noida should have checked with them before having referred the patient here. The relatives were forced to bring the patients back to Noida and was admitted to Sumitra Hospital in Noida Sector-35. Sonu’s brother Jaiver accused the doctors in Noida government hospital and Safdarjung Hospital of behaving in a cruel manner. Dr. M.A. Ansari, CMO, Sumitra Hospital, said the patient is still serious and his treatment is continuing.
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JE chargesheeted for taking bribe
New Delhi, April 2 The complainant, Avdesh Mittal, a resident of Greater Kailash, New Delhi, in his complaint to the CBI, stated that on January 4, 2005, Somesh and Amar Dev had allegedly demanded Rs 1.25 lakh from him to allow him to construct the extension of his building. The CBI had registered the complaint made by Avdesh, and according to the chargesheet, both of them were caught red-handed while taking a bribe of Rs 1.25 lakh from Avdesh. However, the court has fixed April 12 as the next date of hearing to take cognisance in this case. Somesh and Amar were chargesheeted under Sections 120-B (Criminal Conspiracy), 7, 13, 13 (1), 13 (2), 13 (2) (D) of Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.
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Govt move to reduce VAT comes to nought
New Delhi, April 2 The Delhi Government had proposed to reduce the VAT rates on bullion trade to 0.1 per cent in its Budget for 2006-07 as the VAT rates were very less in the neighbouring states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh compared to Delhi, which resulted in shifting of bullion trade from Delhi to other states. However, Rajasthan has implemented the VAT system in the state from April 1, but it was not clear when Uttar Pradesh would do so.
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‘Bhakti Utsav’ from April 7
New Delhi, April 2 To be held at Nehru Park in south Delhi from April 7 to 9, this annual fiesta has been organised by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Delhi Tourism in collaboration with the cultural organisation Seher, the Union Culture Ministry, and the New Delhi Municipal Committee. While Sri Lanka’s “Soul Sounds” will feature young voices singing in unison on the opening day, the second day will have the “Bauls of Lalon Shai Mazaar” from Bangladesh, and Asif Ali Khan Manzoor Santoo Qawwal from Pakistan will render Sufiana Qawwalis on the concluding day.—TNS
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No relief from scorching heat
New Delhi, April 2 Despite a slight drop in minimum temperature in the Capital to 17.5 degree Celsius from 18.3 degree Celsius yesterday, the maximum temperature remained at around 37 degree Celsius, the same as yesterday, which was nearly three degrees above normal. The weathermen forecast that the coming days too would not bring relief from the hot weather even though they predicted a partly cloudy sky in the Capital in the next 24 hours.—TNS
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Govt employees to protest on June 14
Faridabad, April 2 This was decided at the two-day meeting of the working committee of the Federation here. More than 100 delegates from all over the country took part in the meeting. The leaders of the Federation and the organisations affiliated to it flayed the Congress-led government, alleging that “it was no different from the previous NDA government”. Mr Sukomal Sen, a former M.P and the general secretary of the Federation, said that “there had been blatant violation of the Common Minimum Programme (CMP) adopted by the UPA government”. He alleged that the Congress-led coalition was following the same track despite the large-scale opposition and negative fallouts of such policies in the past. Even as thousands of posts had been scrapped, the government was not making fresh recruitment. As apart of the ongoing stir, the Federation would observe a ‘Protest Day’ on June 14, 2006.
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Noida to be developed as IT hub
Noida, April 2 Facilities and infrastructure of international standard was being ensured for IT sector in Noida, he said. The NASSCOM has agreed to set-up its head quarters in Noida, which will enhance the investment opportunities by software companies in Noida, Mr Saran said. He said for developing international level infrastructure in the town, work on three flyovers has been started to decongest traffic in the Noida, while construction of three other flyovers have been cleared by the Noida Board. All three main roads connecting Noida with Delhi will be made red light-free area, which will enable the traffic to reach Delhi with 15 minutes. He said with the commencement of the Pali Power Project by April 15, regular power supply to Noida and Greater Noida area will be ensured. Another significant development was that an agreement with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will be signed on April 3 for the extension of the Metro into Noida. Noida, he said, was likely to become the second ISO city in the country, as the town will be awarded ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certifications soon. The chief executive officer of XANSA said Noida-based centres of the company, are the real engine of the company.
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Man duped of Rs 33 lakh as advance for plot sale
Noida, April 2 When the plot was not transferred in his name, he learnt from the Noida Authority that there were two other claimants of that plot, who had filed objection to the sale of the plot. When Kundan Singh contacted Narinder Singh Chauhan, the latter refused to refund Rs 33 lakh advanced paid by Kundan Singh. A case has been registered for fraud against Narinder Chauhan. According to the SO, Sector-58, the price of the land was Rs 96 lakh when the agreement was made but later it had shot up to Rs. 2 crore. Narinder’s intentions changed and made one of his relatives as partner in the plot, who asked him to file an objection.
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Rich, varied fare for art lovers
Ravi Bhatia Tribune News Service
New Delhi, April 2 Agnipath, a volunteer organisation, is holding the All India Art exhibition at the Travancore Art Gallery, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, from April 1 to 7. The exhibition will have on display paintings, photographs, sculptures, graphics and drawings of 150 artists from all over the country, including the works of 10 physically challenged artists and one of the youngest artists, two-year-old Manjistha of Allahabad. Delicate human forms: Well-known artist Amita Abbi Prashant is holding an exhibition of her paintings, “The Magnificent One,” from April 1 to 7 at the Open Palm Court, India Habitat Centre here. The theme of this particular exhibition was conceived and developed painstakingly by the artist over a period of one year.Hailing from Delhi, the artist now lives in Hyderabad and works out of her studio at her home there. According to the critics, Amita renders her human forms in her paintings with extreme delicacy. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Union Revenue Secretary, Ms Sudha Pillai, who lauded the work of the artist. This ‘n’ that: Anant Art Gallery here is presenting an exhibition of paintings by Indrapramit Roy from March 28 to April 14. Entitled, “This, That and Everything”, the exhibition will have on display some of the recent art works of the artist.Contemporary art: Uruswati Art Gallery here is holding a special exhibition of paintings by some of the well-known contemporary artists who were specially invited to an artists’ camp, “Wind, Water and Energy” at Juhu Hotel in Mumbai. The exhibition is on till April 3. Among the artists who participated in the five-day camp were Phalguni Das Gupta, Shobha Broota, Ramesh Garg and Shail Choyal.Posters on women: Poster Women, an exhibition consisting of more than 200 posters depicting women’s movement in the country, is being held at Lalit Kala Akademi here from March 24 to April 3. The exhibition has been organised by Zuban, a publishing house and an associate of Kali, a voluntary women’s organisation.Group show of artists: Planet Arts, in DLF Phase 1, Gurgaon, is holding a group show of nine renowned artists entitled “infinit-us” from April 7 to 23. The artists whose works are being exhibited include Abhimanue VG, Binoy Verghese, Gigi Scaria, George Martin, Joydip Sengupta and P. S. Joshi.Animation films’ fest: The Embassy of France here and Alliance Francaise de Delhi are organising a festival of animation films from April 7 to April 12 here. Seven outstanding films will be screened during the festival which will be held at the Alliance Francaise auditorium in Lodhi Estate.
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