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Don’t ply buses for two days: CM to operators
It's hard to rein in Blueline drivers!
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LG to monitor Games preparations
GIS unit to streamline power network
HC issues notice to govt in rape case
Two power thieves sentto jail
Schoolgirl kidnapped
Book on Master Plan released
Auctions: HUDA earns Rs 5 crore
Auction to help juvenile offenders
Drive against power theft loses steam
DPS students top medical entrance exams
Ayurvedic herbs can control psoriasis
Firing in market
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Don’t ply buses for two days: CM to operators
New Delhi, July 20 The government was compelled to take such a hard decision as there was no let-up in irresponsible behaviour of Blueline bus drivers and operators.She made this announcement at a high-level meeting which was attended by Delhi transport minister Haroon Yusuf; chief secretary Ramesh Narayanswami; principal secretary (Home), Shamsher Sherif; special commissioner, Delhi Police, Y.S. Dadwal; joint commissioner of police (Traffic), Qamar Ahmed; transport commissioner R. Chandramohan; chairman-cum-managing director, DTC, Anshu Prakash; and other senior officers. Another high-level meeting would be convened on Wednesday to examine the situation, she said. The Chief Minister stated that the city-government is concerned about safety and security of the passengers. The government cannot remain a mute spectator. She further directed her government and requested the Delhi Police to immediately initiate a 'road safety campaign' through print and electronic media. Dikshit expressed her deep concern over the loss of lives of innocent persons in incidents of rash and negligent drive of Blueline buses. She instructed the chief secretary and transport commissioner to continue crackdown on Blueline buses and not to allow these buses on Saturday and Sunday. The buses would only be allowed to ply on road after rectification of shortcomings and strict inspection by the transport authority. She directed the transport commissioner, CMD, DTC to augment the fleet of DTC buses on this Saturday and Sunday to overcome the shortage of public transport. The passengers would have enough buses at their disposal and no passenger would face any difficulty, she said. She directed the officers of the transport department to mark a visible sign on those Blueline buses which were found absolutely fit. This would remove fear of the passengers. The conductors of the DTC and Blueline buses should be provided with an electric bell to stop and restart the bus.
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It's hard to rein in Blueline drivers!
New Delhi, July 20 Darshan Jain, 53-year-old Haryana government employee who was crushed to death yesterday by a speeding bus in Peeragarhi area of west Delhi, became 64th victim this year. Even though chief minister Sheila Dikshit has announced a phased withdrawal of the 4200-strong fleet, it did not seem to bring any immediate relief to the common man. Common men and transport experts are unanimous that phasing out the fleet without any alternative plan would only add to the woes of the commuters. They will have to fight to squeeze into the already overcrowded buses as was seen recently. They will be forced to travel perched on the rear bumpers of the buses. The need of the hour is to ensure discipline on road in view of the burgeoning traffic. At the same time they asserted that the government must ensure that the drivers are trained and there is an increase in the number of buses. State transport minister Haroon Yusuf insisted that the government was keeping a 'close watch' on the errant bus drivers and said indiscipline would not be tolerated. He said any bus involved in a fatal accident was being impounded and its permit cancelled. The minister said the government has already invited letters of intent from corporates and cooperatives to operate buses so as to bring improvement in the public transport system. "But all this will take some time," he added. Yusuf said the buses will have to follow traffic rules, while adding that the enforcement drive of the state government would continue. He said the Delhi government has written to the centre to make Section 304 (a) non-bailable so that it acts as a deterrent for the over-zealous drivers. Agreeing that the accidents must be curbed, Shamlal Gola of the Delhi Bus Ekta Manch, an association of bus owners, said after the clampdown, there has been a definite change in the attitude of drivers. The bus owners were taking a serious view of the issue and want the accidents to be curbed at any cost, he said. Admitting that the drivers were overworked, he said ideally a bus must have at least three drivers who could work in shifts. "But here, the drivers have to work in double shifts many times. We have requested the state government to allow us to employ drivers from outside Delhi and train them in good training schools here. We hope to get a go-ahead on this," he added. |
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LG to monitor Games preparations
New Delhi, July 20 He took this decision at a meeting held a few days back with the agencies involved in the preparation work for the Games. In the beginning, there were some problems in developing the Games Village adjacent to Akshardham Temple. Now, the issue has been worked out with the intervention of the Central government. A Dubai-based company, MR Group has been given the contract to develop the Games Village. This is a time-bound contract. Addressing a conference, the Lt. Governor said that a meeting would be held after every three months with the agencies concerned to review the development work for preparation of Commonwealth games. The latest report of experts confirmed that the development of Games Village would not affect the width of the river, the Lt Governor claimed. Referring to the measures to prevent Yamuna pollution, the Lieutenant Governor said that with an expenditure of Rs 1,800 crore, the Delhi Jal Borad (DJB) would set up a sewage treatment plant near Najafgarh and Wazirabad drains to treat the drains water. This will also be done in a time-bound manner, he assured. He said that before the commencement of the Commonwealth Games, the Delhi government had to carry out a number of development works like Metro rail and high capacity buses and CCTV camera would be installed to monitor the traffic movement. If any traffic police was found not doing his duty fairly, he would be suspended, the LG said. He said the Delhi government's policy of bread and breakfast would be sent to the Central government for approval.
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GIS unit to streamline power network
Gurgaon, July 20 Talking to 'The Tribune', financial commissioner and principal secretary, power, Ashok Lavasa informed that Gurgaon would be the first district of Haryana to set up GIS plant. He added that this would be a demo plant and after reviewing its progress report, plans would be framed to set up GIS plants in other parts of the state also. He added that for setting up GIS plants, preference would be given to those areas of the state where there was a shortage of land and its rate was quite high. He added that this system was being adopted despite its high cost of installation as it required small piece of land. The cost of setting up GIS plant is higher in comparison to the setting up of the normal sub-station. Sources in the power department in Gurgaon said that a team of experts visited the existing GIS plant of 66 KV in Ajmeri Gate at Delhi today to inspect its working. He added that the electricity department had already cleared the bidding process for setting up of two GIS plants at Sector 43 and 51 in Gurgaon. Sources added that 1.25 acres of land has also been acquired for another GIS plant in Sector 17 near Atul Kataria Chowk in Gurgaon. Besides, some private builders like DLF, Unitech has also approached the government for setting up GIS plants in their new residential projects for proper distribution of electricity. Lavasa added that to meet the growing power needs at Gurgaon around 13 to 14 substations would be set up in the coming two years. He said the power demand in Gurgaon was increasing by 20 per cent.
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HC issues notice to govt in rape case
New Delhi, July 20 The bench also directed metropolitan magistrate Barkha Gupta to explain the reasons behind the delay. |
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Two power thieves sentto jail
New Delhi, July 20 They found a Jean Washing and Dyeing unit and that too running on stolen power. In another case, a BSES Enforcement team accompanied by CISF and Delhi Police personnel caught a person stealing electricity, though for domestic purposes - but enough to electrify a large residence. Yesterday, both the accused, Dharmender, owner of the mid-sized jeans washing and dying unit and Payre Lal were sentenced by the Special Court of Electricity at Patparganj to Tihar jail for 14 days. |
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Schoolgirl kidnapped
Greater Noida, July 20 Incidentally, the girl informed her parents on her cell phone in the afternoon that she had been kidnapped. The police have arrested a woman and two men and are raiding different places to rescue the girl. The JP school is situated in Omega-I. The girl, a 10th class student, was waiting for the bus at about 7 am and was forced into the car by the kidnappers. When the girl did not reach home at the usual time, the family contacted the girl on her cell phone but her cell phone was found switched off. At about 4 pm, the father of the girl said she had rung up to inform that two youths and one woman had abducted her in car while she was waiting for the school bus in the morning. At expressway, they blindfolded her and later locked her in a room in some unfamiliar place. On getting this information, the family immediately contacted the police. S.P. Rural Awedesh Kumar said four police teams have been formed for her rescue, while location of her mobile is also being traced. A student who was regularly meeting the girl is being questioned. The student had not gone to the school, school principal told the police. The girl had spoken to one of her friends also. On tracing the location of her cell phone, the girl is suspected to be some where in Greater Noida area only, the SP said.
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Book on Master Plan released
New Delhi, July 20 The objective of the publication is to promote understanding and participation of the residents of Delhi in the constructive implementation of the planning process. The book also contains excellent maps for further facilitation. "The book is a significant contribution in making people know the Capital and its planning framework in an extremely user-friendly manner," the minister said.
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Auctions: HUDA earns Rs 5 crore
Faridabad, July 20 The auction was held at Gymkhana Club in sector 15 here yesterday. According to the estate officer of HUDA, the auctioned commercial sites were the open plots of land located in markets of various sectors. These included three plots for double-storey shops (DSS) and booths without the provision of a basement. The DSS plot in sector-30 fetched the highest amount of Rs 1,0150000, while the second highest amount bid for another DSS plot located in the same sector was Rs 1,01,25000. The third plot in this category fetched an amount of Rs one crore. The reserve price for these plots had been kept at Rs 59.83 lakh each. The size of each of the plot has been 13.75x5.50 metres. Besides, a total of five booths in sector-7 and 37 were auctioned against a total of about Rs two crore. The reserve price of the booths ranged between Rs 18.53 lakh to Rs 22.86 lakh. J.S. Ahlawat, administrator, HUDA, said the five star hotel site measuring about 25,000 sq metres would be put for auction in the coming festival season.
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Auction to help juvenile offenders
New Delhi July 20 Some of these artists today formally handed over the paintings to Dhoomimal Art Gallery and Seed for charity auction to be held tomorrow. The auction is expected to help juvenile offenders. Speaking on this occasion, Uday Jain, director, Dhoomimal Art Gallery, said, "Art has been an integral part in the development of mankind and today I am motivated by the act of these artists who have initiated a new beginning for juvenile offenders. The proceeds of this auction may be a small beginning but nevertheless a sound one." Romira Roy, secretary, Seed, echoing the sentiments of Uday, remarked, "India is known for 'atithi devo bhava' culture. We have been striving to uplift these juvenile offenders and Dhoomimal Art Gallery has shown that art is still the best way of solving lots of problems." Artist Arpana Caur said, "We all are a part of society and to evolve our society, we need to strengthen all aspects. By targeting these young impressionable minds, we are targeting the root of the problem. We tend to categorize these people as offenders and there by the chances of their becoming part of the mainstream society is all the more affected." As the gallery celebrates its 70th year of successfully promoting Indian art, this charity art auction in association with Seed is a major initiative from the point of view of an artist and society.
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Drive against power theft loses steam
Faridabad, July 20 The JAC has announced an indefinite protest at Palwal office in connection with the registration of an alleged false case by the police against a junior engineer, who had gone to a village to detect a power theft. Providing details of the case, Subhash Lamba and Sundar Singh, spokespersons of the JAC, said that there was an acute resentment in the staff after the police registered a case against the JE, who was not only held captive by some villagers but was also beaten up on duty. The JE identified as Ghanshyam and two linemen had gone to Gulavadh village in Hassanpur subdivision on June 2, 2007 to check power theft. It is reported that a resident identified as Sumer Singh and some locals gathered and assaulted them. While the linemen were able to escape, the JE was overpowered and held captive in the village for several days. He lodged a complaint with the police that while he was beaten up, his money and a mobile phone were snatched by the accused. Though the police booked a case under Sections 323, 332, 353 and 186 of the IPC on June 8, no one had been arrested so far. According to the JAC, the accused have been given shelter by an MLA. They got a case booked against the JE and two employees after about a month of the incident in order to pressure them for a compromise. The employees, who had also met the SP of Palwal, alleged that political pressure from the MLA concerned had been responsible for the case against the staff. |
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DPS students top medical entrance exams
New Delhi, July 20 Shayama Chona, principal, DPS, says, "I am both happy and proud with this achievement. This is a reflection of our deep and abiding commitment to academic excellence. We have been able to maintain this spectacular record by striking a balance between expertise and nurturing, monitoring and progress and the pursuit of academic excellence with high achievement. As many as 200 of our students have secured admission to reputed medical colleges in the |
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Ayurvedic herbs can control psoriasis
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Firing in market
Gurgaon, July 20
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