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Nurse slaps rape case on doctor
Two faces of Gurgaon
Minister opens Food Technology Expo
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Shahtoosh shawls seized, 3 held
MCD asks Centre to move SC
Seven sportspersons honoured
Sealing
:BJP for concerted action
Japan ready to work for metro project
CRIME
Minor raped
Driver nabbed
Dacoits arrested
Neuro-linguistic workshop held
Delhi tourism classical dance festival
begins
Anniversary of Sant Kripal observed
Jawans held for ‘helping’ smugglers
NFL scores on all fronts
Taking off turbans for security check in US irks SGPC
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Nurse slaps rape case on doctor
Ghaziabad,August22 The accused doctor was taken into custody, but secured bail later. Dilawar, resident of Sahibabad,had filed a report with the complaint cell that a woman who is a nurse by profession had signed a contract with him to bear child for Rs 1lakh. Out of which Rs 50,000 had been paid to her in advance. But now after giving birth to a baby boy the nurse has gone back on her word and does not want to part with the child. Dilawar has filed a case of dishonesty against the nurse. But the case took an intriguing turn when the nurse in question slapped a rape case against Dr Pradip Gupta of Sahibabad. Dr Pradip Gupta said that he was being framed, the nurse was blackmailing him and demanding Rs 50 lakh. And when he refused to shell out Rs 50 lakh the woman had filed a false case against him. Dr Pradip Gupta refuted to the allegations. |
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Two faces of Gurgaon
Gurgaon, August 22 The area around the corporate establishments, malls and townships , impress an outsider ,but when one turns around the poor basic amenities stick out like a sore thumb. Sources in the administration informed that two years back the Haryana government and the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA), had decided to incur a sum of Rs 766 crore for carrying out external development of the city. A plan was mooted that the money collected from EDC will be used for sewerage, water supply, solid waste management, sector roads, storm water drains, electrical works as well as colleges, hospitals and sports complexes. But the promises remained on the paper only. An industrialist said that because of power shortage the industrialists here were planning to shift to Rajasthan. He further pointed out that public transport system in Gurgaon was almost negligible. No taxis or auto rickshaws ply in new Gurgaon. Citizens have to on their personal transport. Former chief secretary of Haryana,M C Gupta ,said that the service roads which have been encroached upon by builders, need the government’s attention. Almost all important roads in the city remain jammed throughout the day, he added. There are virtually no storm water drains in new Gurgaon resulting in water-logging, damage to roads and traffic problems, particularly in the rains. There is hardly any system for rainwater harvesting, leading to severe depletion of ground water resources. According to HUDA sources, a sum of Rs192.63 crore had been spent on these schemes till May this year. An action plan of Rs776.70 crore had been formulated till 2009. Sources said that the target of current year for construction of roads of 300 km, water supply-125 km, sewerage-1000 km and storm water drainage-80km.
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Minister opens Food Technology Expo
New Delhi, August 22 Addressing people at the Expo, Sahai said that the food processing industry was witnessing developments. There has been a consistent infusion of new technologies and processes opening up new vistas of investment opportunities. The sector offers immense business potential. He said that the ministry of food processing industries through its schemes is helping entrepreneurs in tapping the inherent potential present in the sector. Organised by NNS group for the third consecutive year, the Expo is being supported by EIC, NSIC, FBBI and UPRMA. According to chairperson of NNS group Kesar Singh Gupta, “Today, amid increasing globalisation, the agricultural sector is significant, in terms of business potential and growth.” |
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CM for renewable energy
New Delhi, August 22 Speaking on the Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Divas- 2007, she exhorted children to propagate the message for using renewable energy sources as natural resources were not going to last long. The celebration was organised by the energy research institute (TERI) and the union ministry of new and renewable energy. Union minister for state for new and renewable energy Vilas Muttemwar and director general of TERI Dr R.K. Pachauri also addressed schoolchildren. August 20, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi is being observed as Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Divas since 2004. On this occasion, marathon runs, mass rallies, human chains and competitions are organised in various towns across the country. Dikshit added that her government had been granting Rs 6,000 for the purchase of solar water heater to individuals to promote the alternative source of energy. She said that the team comprising schoolchildren and energy conservators would be constituted and directed to inspect hotels and other buildings where the installation of solar energy equipment had been made mandatory. Besides, the government has been encouraging the construction of green buildings in the Capital for the Commonwealth Games. The CM complimented children and eco-clubs in making Delhi the greenest city in the country. Delhi has been able to curb pollution by providing the largest CNG public transport fleet. The growing consumption of energy has made the country increasingly dependent on fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. The rising prices of oil and gas and the potential shortages in future is a matter of concern for the security of energy supply needed to sustain the country’s economic growth. An increased usage of fossil fuels causes environmental problems. Against this background, the country needs to develop a sustainable path of energy development, the CM remarked. The promotion of energy conservation and the increased use of renewable energy sources are the twin planks of a sustainable energy supply. |
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Shahtoosh shawls seized, 3 held
New Delhi, August 22 The accused Rashid Khan, Mushtaq and Bisharat were arrested from the hotel, while they were selling the shawls to a customer. A car of one of the accused was also seized. A press release from the Wildlife Trust of India noted that the accused had brought the shawls from Kashmir to Delhi for selling them in the international market. It added that they had covertly advertised the products on the Internet to attract international buyers. “The traders are now being interrogated by the CBI,” vice chairperson of the Wildlife Trust of India Ashok Kumar said. Despite an international ban on shahtoosh and repeated seizures of shahtoosh shawls in the UK, US, Hong Kong, Nepal and Dubai, the trade continues in the Kashmir valley, where the government is turning a blind eye to the flourishing business. “The seizure shows that shahtoosh wool still reaches Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, though enhanced enforcement in Tibet and trade routes was believed to have resulted in a lower volume of shahtoos . |
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MCD asks Centre to move SC
New Delhi, August 22 “The sealing drive in unauthorised colonies will affect many people residing in these localities,” chairperson of the MCD standing committee Vijender Gupta told reporters after meeting urban development minister Jaipal Reddy here. The Supreme Court-led monitoring committee had on August 14 directed the MCD and other land owning agencies to initiate sealing drive against commercial activities in unauthorized areas. He said the directive of the monitoring committee to initiate the sealing drive has not been implemented as the issue has been put before the Supreme Court today.
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Seven sportspersons honoured
New Delhi, August 22 Education minister Arvinder Singh, local MP Sajjan Kumar, local MLA Surendra Kumar and large number of villagers were present on this occasion, government spokesman said. Eighth All India Rajiv Gandhi Wrestling Gold Cup and 7th All India Rajiv Gandhi Girls Basketball Tournament were also simultaneously organised in the stadium. Rajiv Gandhi Sports Award 2006-07 were presented to Vikram Bhatnagar (Shooting), Sourav Vij (Athletic), Abhishek Verma (Archery), Sanjeev Sejwal (Swimming), Parimarjan Negi and Tanya Sachdev (Chess) and Balwan Singh (Paralymbic Athletics), he said. A cheque of Rs.2 lakh and a memento was presented to the awardees. The Directorate of Education has been organising All India Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup Wrestling Gold Cup and All India Rajiv Gandhi Girls Basketball Tournament for the last eight years on the occasion of birth anniversary of late Prime Minister. This time the events have been organised at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Bawana. Around 450 wrestlers and 18 basketball teams from different states are participating in this event. There would be three awards of Rs1 lakh, Rs.51, 000 and Rs.31,000 for the winner ,first runner up and second runner up ,respectively, in 80 kg and above ,men and 58 kg and above, women, in wrestling whereas in Basketball 1 st prize of Rs.51 000, 2nd prize of Rs.31000 and 3rd prize of Rs.21 000 would be awarded, the spokesman said.
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Sealing
:BJP for concerted action
New Delhi, August 22 He said that the BJP was against demolition and sealing anywhere in Delhi. By implementing amnesty scheme in this regard all the buildings, shops etc. constructed so far should be declared regularised. Harsh Vardhan said that the people had made additional structures due to increase in the number of family members. The Congress had announced in its election manifesto that it would not allow sealing and demolition. The BJP leaders in the civic body have apprised the union urban development minister about their feelings. Sealing should be stopped. The DDA and the land acquisition department should petition the apex court to end the sealing drive. The Master Plan of Delhi -2021 was notified in haste, without taking seriously the sealing issue. This is the reason why the Master Plan has not been implemented as yet. If the Congress really wants development and welfare of citizens, it should implement the amnesty plan so that the additional constructions made by the people so far may be legalised. He said that 40 per cent of the people of Delhi do not have houses of their own. “The DDA is behaving like land mafia instead of providing houses and flats to the people. It is earning crores of rupees by auctioning the plots and the people who have made additional rooms due to family requirements are facing sealing and demolition”, he said. |
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Japan ready to work for metro project
New Delhi, Aug 22 “We are quite ready to work for the expansion of the Delhi metro. The Japanese government is willing to continue support for the Capital’s mass transport system,” said an official accompanying Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on a three-day visit to India. His wife Akie took a ride on the Delhi metro today. Delhi metro is expanding its network in the NCR region till Ghaziabad and Noida districts in Uttar Pradesh and Gurgaon in Haryana. There are also plans to take it up to Faridabad. The Japanese authorities appreciated Delhi metro officials for commissioning a high quality project ahead of schedule and expressed willingness to work on similar projects in other Indian cities. The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has plans for several projects to modernise and expand the metro system in Kolkata. |
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Mona case: NCW to intervene
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, August 22 “A three-member committee, headed by Nirmala Venkatesh, has been constituted and will meet the victim, with around 80 per cent burns, admitted in the Safdarjung hospital, tomorrow,” said the commission’s spokesperson. The enquiry panel that includes NCW member Yasmin Abrar and Supreme Court advocate Aparna Bhatt, will meet police and others involved in the case. No arrests have been made in the case so far.
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Minor raped
New Delhi, August 22 The girl was residing in Shahadra and knew the alleged accused, who was living in the same area. The 21 -year -old boy allegedly called her to his house and took her to Bhajanpura, where she was raped and beaten up. The girl jumped off the motor cycle when the alleged accused tried to drive her to some other destination. She fractured her right leg. Medical report is yet to arrive. Meanwhile, the agitated family members of the victim beat up the alleged accused in front of TV cameras. No arrests have been made in the case so far.
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Driver nabbed
New Delhi, August 22 When Rajneesh returned, he found the driver missing with the bag that allegedly contained cash of Rs 25-30 lakh. A police team conducted raids in areas around Bhatinda, Rajesh’s native place. He was apprehended near Patiala with Rs 24,05,000. |
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Dacoits arrested
New Delhi, August 21 A police patrolling team got an information about five to six alleged criminals, who had gathered at a DDA plot in Vishvas Nagar, yesterday. Following a tip off, the four accused were apprehended. While, the others alleged dacoits managed to escape.Two iron rods, one country made loaded pistol and a knife was recovered from their possession. |
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Neuro-linguistic workshop held
New Delhi, August 22 Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is the science of understanding human excellence, by learning how a person’s mind works. The science was developed in the University of California, USA in 1970 and, has now gained popularity. The NLP is attracting participants from business, training and educational institutions, as it helps in bringing positive changes in people.
Ashok Subrammaniam, director (training), Shinota Consulting and a certified NLP trainer (UK) addressed the workshop. According to
Subramaniam, “The aim of the NLP workshop is to introduce Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to people and make them learn the art of facilitating changes in their life.” Elaborating the benefits of NLP, Subramaniam added, “NLP brings tremendous changes in people and helps them achieve their true potential. I commit to assist people so that they achieve the positive outcomes they want.” The basic idea is to make one aware of one’s subconscious thinking process and make one understand the way one thinks and acts. When that thinking process is studied, the excellent feature in the thought process is found and the person can be guided to build on his/her excellence. |
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Delhi tourism classical dance festival
begins
New Delhi, August 22 The festival is being organised in honour of freedom fighters and those who had sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom. Dr Karan Singh inaugurated the festival today at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre here. Dr Sanat Kaul, chairperson cum managing director, Delhi tourism was also present. The festival shall be open for the public tomorrow. |
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Anniversary of Sant Kripal observed
New Delhi, August 22 In February 1974, the saint had organised the first conference for human unity in the Capital and had founded the World Fellowship of Religions. The then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was among the speakers. Delegates from 18 countries had participated in the conference. He formed and presided over the National Unity Conference on April 12, 1974 in
Hardwar. It was for the first time that leaders of half a million saints had sat together. |
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Jawans held for ‘helping’ smugglers
Bathinda, August 22 Police sources said head constable Iqbal Singh, along with Shinder Ram and Iqbal Singh, had set up a ‘naka’ in the Raman police station area on August 17 night without approval of higher police functionaries. These policemen stopped two motorcycle-borne persons. On search they were found carrying 50 kg of poppy husk. However, both identified as Nachhattar Singh and Piara Singh, escaped from the spot throwing the poppy husk into nearby fields. All three policemen started bargaining with the accused through their contact men for bribe from them for hushing up the matter. The accused also kept the poppy husk, thrown by them into fields with them as they did not deposit it with the Raman police station. The accused demanded Rs 20,000 bribe from the smugglers to hush up the matter
. Gurmail Singh, DSP, Talwandi Sabo said a tip-off was received in connection with the illegal act of the three policemen. He added two of three policemen were arrested while head constable Iqbal Singh was yet to be arrested. |
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NFL scores on all fronts
Noida, August 22 According to chairperson cum managing director of NFL
G.S. Mangat, NFL has earned a net profit of Rs 176.10 crore, achieved a turn over of Rs 3,865.68 crore and produced 33.51 lakh metric tonnes of urea during 2006-07, which reflects 103.7 per cent of the its installed capacity. According to
Mangat, the NFL operates five urea plants in the country, located at Nangal and Bathinda in Punjab, Panipat in Haryana and two natural gas based urea plants at Vijaypur in
Guna, Madhya Pradesh. The NFL is the second largest producer of urea in India, accounting to over 16.5 per cent of the indigenous production. Besides, the company plans to convert three oil-based plants into natural gas/LNG plants at
Nangal, Bathinda and Panipat by March 2010, which will reduce the production cost significantly and will also help in reducing the subsidy burden on the
Centre. The development of neem-coated urea has also received an overwhelming support from the farmers of the country, CMD said. Besides, the NFL has been assigned the task of reviving two sick units of the FCI at Barauni and
Ramagundam, which Mangat was confident that the NFL would be able to accomplish, with the Centre’s support. The 34th foundation day of the company was held at Sri Fort Auditorium. Union minister chemical and fertilizers Ram Vilas Paswan was the chief guest. Minister of state
B.K. Handique was also present. |
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Taking off turbans for security check in US irks SGPC
Amritsar, August 22 In a press statement here today, he said turban was a religious icon of the Sikhs and the community could not tolerate the rising incidence of taking off the turbans of Sikhs who travel by air on the pretext of security clearance in the USA.
Gurinder Singh, a resident of Sacramento in the USA, had allegedly faced humiliation at the hands of security and US police officials. He wrote to various Sikh organisations that he was asked to take off his turban for security clearance at the Buffalo
airport. Gurinder Singh is a real estate broker in California and Nevada and general secretary of the Northern Nevada Sikh Society. He has been living in the USA since 1996. Similarly, Surjit
Babra, another Sikh and president SkyLink, “was forced to remove his turban” at the LaGuardia airport in New York, allegedly as part of a security check. Indo-Canadian Member of Parliament Gurbax
Malhi, himself a turbaned Sikh, said in a press note,“while understanding and sharing the terrible circumstances which have led to this point”, the USA should “train and educate security personnel so that they respect the right of the Sikhs to wear turbans and do not subject them to this undignified and unnecessary procedure”. |
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Bone check-up camp held
New Delhi, August 22 Over 200 patients were treated by a team of specialist doctors at the camp. Dr Mittal said that the main aim of organising such camps was to generate awareness about joint pains and bone-related problems. Dr Mittal remarked that there were a lot of misconceptions about some of the bone-related problems like- osteoarthiritis and oesteoporosis. Women living in the area benefited the free camp.
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New Delhi, August 22 The programme is titled ‘vidya gyan scholarship’ is launched in collaboration with the Siva Subramaniya Trust. It will target girls from class VI to X. —TNS
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