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10-hr power cuts in Faridabad industrial sectors
53 MCD schools do not have
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Maxicab murders: Cops go slow in fast track court
Jains gear up for mahapanchayat on February 11
Artscape
Police asked to file report in case against MF Husain by Feb 7
Demolition men get going at Starex International School
Activists under the banner of the World Hindu Federation India demonstrating against the Uttar Pradesh Government, demanding the immediate release of Yogi Adityanath, Gorakhpur MP, at Jantar Mantar in the Capital on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph
Agitated RWA members keen on contesting MCD poll
Workshop held on preventive measures for cancer
CAIT demands Bharat Ratna for ‘Metro Man’
Police change tune, say case against AIIMS chief referred to CBI
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10-hr power cuts in Faridabad industrial sectors
Faridabad, February 4 A DHBVN spokesperson said there had been several cuts in power supply due to various factors, including the less availability of power in the Northern Grid and no rainfall in recent days in the region. He said the authorities concerned had asked various offices of the nigam to inform consumers in advance about the cuts to avoid any inconvenience. He said information about cuts could be given through various means, including the print medium, radio, cable TV and the local press, besides its own website, www.dhbvn.com on a regular basis. The officials have been asked to put the cut schedule on the notice boards, including the ones at the customer care centres, and send copies of the information to various organisations and RWAs in both the industrial and domestic sectors. He opined as the problem was maximum during the peak hours it had been decided there would be no supply to industry between 4 am and 10 am in the morning and between 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm in the evening. But the industry would get at least 14 hours of supply daily, he added. The nigam had also imposed a cut of about half an hour daily during the peak hours for the domestic sectors in various phases. Palwal subdivision of Faridabad district would have a cut of 30 minutes between 6 am and 6.30 am and between 9 am and to 11 am daily. In Palla subdivision of Faridabad the cut duration would be between 5.30 am and 6 am and between 8 am and 9 am. There would also be a cut of about an hour between 12 noon and 1 pm daily in this area. Two cuts of one hour each had also been decided in these areas between 8 pm and 9 pm and between 7 pm and to 8 pm daily, respectively. |
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53 MCD schools do not have
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New Delhi, February 4 As a result students are forced to relive themselves in the adjoining fields or streets adding to the already filthy areas. Now that the elections to the municipal body are just round the corner, residents of these areas are hopping that some attention would be paid to this. Forty-nine other MCD schools across the Capital too do not have a single toilet, though the approved ratio of latrines and urinals in schools, according to the 1893 building by-laws, is one each for every 40 boys and 25 girls. A total of 2,264 children study in northwest Delhi’s Sultanpuri school, 2,099 in Mandoli and 2,088 in New Seemapuri (both in east Delhi) and 1,990 in Tuglaqabad, and the MCD claims that the construction of toilets in all these schools is underway. Statistics compiled by the MCD’s education department reveal that a majority of its 1,314 schools do not have adequate number of toilets as mandated by the building by-laws. According to a report, 2,348 students of the school in Shahadra’s Mustafabad have only one toilet. The schools in Block-H Jahangirpuri (2,174 students) and block-B Jahangirpuri (1,462) too have only one toilet. A school in Harijan Basti at Gharoli, with 1,048 students, has toilets but the MCD says the facility is not in a condition to be used. The education department last year received 126 reports from its inspecting staff about the lack of amenities in schools. The report said that the Shahdara (North) Zone of the civic body had the most schools with no toilets. Seventeen of 109 schools in this zone have no toilets. In contrast, all 147 schools in the south zone have toilets, though the numbers do not add up to the prescribed mark. Of the 62 schools in the Karol Bagh zone, 10 do not have toilets, while the figure in the Najafgarh zone is eight out of a total of 187 schools. In the civil zone, there are no toilets in four of 88 schools, while three schools in the city zone, which has 62 institutions, have no such facility. There are no toilets in two schools each in Shahadra- South (which has a total of 131 schools) and Central Zone (102), and one school each in west (124), Rohini (124), Narela (120) and Sadar Paharganj (58). |
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Maxicab murders: Cops go slow in fast track court
Gurgaon, February 4 The police had arrested a gang of nine youths, belonging to Bhorakalan village, 30 km from here, in the first week of November last year. The accused had reportedly confessed they had murdered 26 persons to rob them of their valuables. Sunil Jain, whose 18-year-old son Sachin was allegedly murdered by them lamented the Congress government in Haryana led by Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda had done nothing to provide solace to those who had lost their kin. The Congress at the Centre was engaged in kicking up a ruckus over the Nithari case in Noida but it had chosen to keep silent about the 26 barbaric murders committed in Haryana. A senior advocate and former general secretary of the District Bar Association, Mr Arun Sharma, informed “if the challan is not submitted within 90 days of the arrest of the alleged criminals it goes in the favour of criminals”. It is a major lapse on the part of the police department, he opined. However, Senior Superintendent of Police Hanif Qureshi informed that out of the 26 murders the police had already submitted the challan of 23-year-old Ashish, a resident of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, who was allegedly murdered in October 29 by the gang. Stating the reasons for the delay of other challans, the SSP explained that out of the nine accused three were sent to Bangalore in the beginning of January for narcoanalysis and lie detector tests. The reports were still awaited. As soon as the police would receive the report, it would submit the challan of the remaining 25 cases, claimed the SSP. Mr Sharma said the challans must be submitted within 90 days. If some reports or investigations were pending, the findings could have been added afterwards as supplementary challans in the court. The Deputy Commissioner and the SSP had agreed to the demand of agitating citizens for handing over the case to a fast track court. Even after 90 days, the challans had not been submitted, said another advocate, Kulbhushan Bhardwaj, adding that both Nithari and Gurgaon incidents were a shame. In Noida, the Mulayam Singh Yadav government was quick to give assistance of Rs 5 lakh, a plot each and a government job to the kith and kin of the victims, maybe with an eye on the impending assembly elections. On the other hand, the Haryana Government refused to give any sort of compensation to the affected families. Even the demand for a government job to the kin of victims was not acceded.
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Jains gear up for mahapanchayat on February 11
Gurgaon, February 4 The meeting, which was held under the chairmanship of seasoned advocate Kanwar Sain Jain, president of Digambar Jain Samaj (community), decided a mahapanchayat would be held on February 11 at Jain Baradari and till then the relay hunger strike would continue. After the theft, the Jain community had taken out a procession in the main Sadar Bazaar and jammed a fountain crossing. At that time, Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Gupta and Senior Superintendent of Police Hanif Qureshi had promised the stolen idols would be traced within a week. However, Mr Qureshi said the police were clueless about the criminals or the stolen idols. Mr Kanwar Sain Jain revealed at the mahapanchayat representatives of Jain temples falling in a radius of 200 km would decide the future course of action. He revealed there were around 200 Digambar Jain temples in Delhi alone. The Jain community in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan would also be called to participate in the meeting on February 11. He lamented Jain idols stolen from Jain temples at Rohtak and Pawal last year had also not been traced. The state police must act on priority as these idols were symbols of faith, added the president. Several religious, social and non-government organisations besides political parties and resident welfare associations of Gurgaon have already extended their support to the Jain community. Mr Devender Jain, general secretary of the jain Samaj, informed various teams had been constituted by the community to ensure mass participation on February 11 so that maximum pressure could be exerted on the police department for recovery of stolen idols. The community wanted the recovery of its stolen idols as soon as possible, claimed the general secretary. |
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Devoted R. K. Yadav’s prayers in paint
Ravi Bhatia Tribune News Service
New Delhi, February 4 His creations have been appreciated both here and abroad. They have also found a place in many a private collection. Eternity on canvas by Osho’s niece In the same vein, the Spiritual Art Forum here is showcasing 44 selected paintings of Pratiksha
Apurv, niece and disciple of the great visionary, Osho, at AIFACS Gallery on Rafi Marg here from February 1 to 7. According to critics,
Pratiksha, through her precise touch of brush and different observation of tone and colour, creates a mystery in her work. Even the abstract has a figure and figurative strokes that find their way towards eternity. Arty sights aplenty Palette Art Gallery here is holding an exhibition of paintings of some of the known artists. The exhibition is on till February
7. Dhoomimal Art Centre here is holding an exhibition of drawings by some eminent artists, entitled, “The Enduring Lines”. The exhibition is on till February
14. Gallerie Nvya here is holding an exhibition of the recent works of contemporary artist Ashoke Mullick at the Academy of Fine Arts and Literature here from February 3 to 20. Born and educated in Kolkata, Mullick graduated with a first class degree in Fine Arts from the Government College of Art and Crafts there under the tutelage of eminent artist Bikash
Bhattacharaya. Anant Art Gallery here is showcasing the recent works of artist Rajesh Ram. The exhibition will remain open for the public till February 15. Missing the maestro Paying tribute to the late Bismillah Khan for his contribution to Indian classical music and promotion of secularism in the country, Minister of State for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal released a book, “India Calling”, in commemoration of India entering the 60th year of Independence. The book is authored by Shivnath Jha and his wife, the couple behind Bismillah: The Beginning Foundation. Mr Sibal said since India became independent a constant feature of Independence Day celebrations as also Republic Day festivities had been an enchanting shehnai performance by Ustad Bismillah Khan. “Sadly, after 60 years of India’s independent history, it was for the first time that the nation observed Republic Day without the famed maestro and his unsurpassable shehnai rendition since he breathed his last on August 21, 2006, at
Varanasi. And, thus, all of us were left poorer,” he said. Hailing the efforts initiated by Bismillah: The Beginning Foundation, veteran CPM leader Sitaram Yechuri assured he would extend all possible support to the foundation. Dance for a cause The Indian Cancer Society and Artistes Against Cancer 2007 are jointly presenting an Odissi dance performance by Padma Shri Ranjana Gauhar at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, here on February 16. The proceeds from the show will finance the treatment of needy cancer patients. |
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Police asked to file report in case against MF Husain by Feb 7
New Delhi, February 4 The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ms Kamini Lau, gave the direction after Connaught Place Assistant Commissioner of Police G L Mehta submitted that not only the investigation would be completed but he would personally ensure the filing of the final report before the court by February 7. Counsel for the complainant, Aslam Kumar, had raised serious objections to the delay and the casual manner in which the investigating agency and the Delhi Government were proceeding in the matter. There was deliberate attempt to delay the investigation on one ground or the other, alleged the counsel. Before that director of prosecution, Mr Y S Yadav, submitted that a screening committee of the Delhi Government had opined that a case was made out under Sections 153- a (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, language and region), 292 (sale of obscene books, paintings and material) and 295-a (outraging religious feelings) of the IPC. A doctor of Apollo Hospital, Dr Ram Pratap Singh, had filed a complaint accusing Husain of hurting religious feelings by allegedly painting nude or scantily-clad pictures of Sita, Draupadi and Bharat Mata. |
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Demolition men get going at Starex International School
Gurgaon, February 4 The operation lasted about 10 hours. No less than two officers of the rank of Haryana Civil Services had been deputed duty magistrates for the operation. The DTP chief was present along with the DSP. In a statement, the district administration alleged the 10 blocks had come up on the sprawling 35-acre complex. However, the structures were set up in the zone which fell under “controlled area”. The school management and its proprietor had not procured the change of land use certificate from the government for setting up the structures. The administration further alleged when it came to its notice that illegal constructions were being undertaken, the DTP (Enforcement) issued a notice to the school management as well as its proprietor. The first notice was served on them for stopping the illegal constructions in March last year. Subsequently, another was issued in October. The official machinery is of the view the school management, instead of halting work, expedited it after receiving the notices. An officer said that the administration and the DTP (Enforcement) had already given enough rope and showed leniency. Construction work on the 10 blocks was almost over. Five of the blocks had 124 flats, meant for residential accommodations for staff. The other five blocks were meant for hostels. The school had become functional about four years back. The proprietor of the school is an NRI. |
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Agitated RWA members keen on contesting MCD poll
New Delhi, February 4 Local politics has nowadays become a joke. The candidates elected have no idea of the issues concerning the citizens, claims Mr Sanjay Kaul of People’s Action, an umbrella organisation of RWAS in the Capital. “The only way we can do something about the dismal condition of civic amenities in Delhi is by participating in the electoral process ourselves,” he said. Mr Kaul and other office-bearers of the RWAS said that they did approach some political parties but all of them insisted that the candidates need to have ideological affiliation with them. The various RWAs have formed an 11-member committee, which would screen candidates for participating in the polls. “After selecting these candidates, we will ask the political parties if they want to take them as their representatives, if not then they will contest as independents,” he said. |
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Workshop held on preventive measures for cancer
New Delhi, February 4 He informed that about one crore new cases of cancer were reported every year in the world, of which 60 per cent succumb to the disease. By 2002, the figure is expected to be pegged up to 1.5 crore. “The mortality rate suffering from this disease can be mitigated if the disease could be detected at an early stage. In most of cases, patient suffering from this disease seldom feel pain. Due to which the disease is detected at alarming stage when the patient experience some other symptoms,” he said. “So, it is imperative to make people aware regarding early detection of this disease and as to some precautionary measures to ward off this disease,” he added. |
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CAIT demands Bharat Ratna for ‘Metro Man’
New Delhi, February 4 The CAIT said that such exemplary work has made him a national icon and an inspiration for many in the Indian bureaucracy. The way in which the Metro work has been accomplished in Delhi against heavy odds is an example of exemplary services rendered by Mr Shridharan. Meanwhile, the Confederation today reiterated that all business establishments that existed on December 31, 2006, should be regularised in Master Plan 2021 without any kind of categorisation. |
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Police change tune, say case against AIIMS chief referred to CBI
New Delhi, February 4 Appearing before Metropolitan Magistrate Chandra Shekhar, the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Defence Colony police station in South Delhi said the complaint had been referred to the CBI for a probe. Earlier, in an application, Delhi Police Joint Commissioner Ranjit Narayan had submitted before the court the matter had been referred by the Union Health Ministry to the CVC for further probe. On January 22, the court had summoned the SHO for his appearance on January 31 to explain the reasons for not registering a criminal case. In an application, petitioner Abdul Mabood alleged the Delhi Police were hand in glove with the AIIMS Director. |
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