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Badarpur Congress leader,
two councillors resign
Govt not serious about mid-day meal scheme: BJP
Inflation has made Divali
sparkless: Vardhan
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Police constitutes special cell
Camp office to solve problems of industrialists
Expo chronicles fading Mughal history
An artwork by Roma Chatterji
Businessman found dead at home
SI injured, son killed in accident
5 women shoplifters held, jewellery seized
Newly married woman sets herself on fire
NIFT students get degrees
Jamia to celebrate music festival
Last day of Italian Language Week
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Badarpur Congress leader,
two councillors resign
New Delhi, October 26 Bidhuri has recently joined the Congress after he resigned from the Nationalist Congress Party. He is at present MLA from Badarpur constituency. The Congress leaders took the decision after a panchayat meeting took place in Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Badarpur in which the panchayat directed them to resign from the party, said Ram Singh Netaji. He said, “I have been working with the Congress for the last 25 years and never thought of leaving it. I have been working with the local people and always faced Ramvir Singh who used to speak against the Congress president and the party. I deserved the ticket, but was not given.” Bidhuri joined the party a few months back and was given the ticket. This is not fair, he said. He said that he had sent his resignation to the AICC president, Sonia Gandhi and DPCC president Jai Prakash Agarwal. He also said that a large number of people protested at residence of the AICC president in his support. Hemchand Goel, councillor from Badarpur said that it’s difficult to work under the person who a few months back used to criticise the party. The party has done injustice to Ram Singh Netaji who has been working for the party for the last five years. |
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Govt not serious about mid-day meal scheme: BJP
New Delhi, October 26 He alleged that the Congress Government had no time to clear the file relating to the distribution of cooked mid-day meal to primary and upper primary classes in different schools of the National Capital Region (NCR). According to Malhotra, several states including Haryana, Punjab, Bihar and Rajasthan have already implemented the UNESCO scheme in their schools. But, in Delhi, around 5 lakh students enrolled in primary and upper primary classes are still deprived of the facility. He claimed that after approval by the Congress government the expression of interest was invited for supplying cooked mid-day meal from different non-government
organisations. A high-level team was also formed and they recommended around 15 NGO’s for the job. But the related file has been lying in CM’s office unattended and the scheme has missed its July 1, 2008 deadline for its implementation, he pointed out. If delayed further, authorities will have to return the funds to the UNESCO, he added. As per the scheme, the mid-day meal should contain minimum content of 700 calories and 20 grams of proteins for which a payment of Rs 3 per child per school day shall be
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Inflation has made Divali
sparkless: Vardhan
New Delhi, October 26 In a statement issued here today, the Delhi BJP president said that the Congress government in the National Capital Territory of Delhi was not serious in tackling price rise. He claimed that if the Sheila Dikshit government wanted, it could have brought down the prices of essential commodities by as much as 40 per cent by initiating steps to check hoarding and black marketing. He demanded that the government should immediately take corrective measures, as the public was reeling under financial crisis because of high prices of essential commodities. |
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Police constitutes special cell
New Delhi, October 26 The election cell would function round the clock taking up the complaints and suggestions from the public over “policing aspect of elections”, according to senior police officials. ‘’People can fax their suggestions as well as complaints regarding any deficiency in policing on telephone no. 011-23315150’’, a Delhi police officer said. Delhi police commissioner, while constituting the cell, has instructed senior officials on the various ‘dos and don’ts’ for enforcing the model code of conduct. The election cell will be headed by Ajit Kumar Singla, an officer of the rank of deputy commissioner of police (DCP). For public meetings, permission will be granted by the DCP on a first come, first served basis. Booking for a venue will be made for not more than 72 hours in advance and only one booking will be allowed at a given time. Permission for processions will have to be taken in advance from the nodal assistant commissioner of police (ACP) nominated for each constituency and all traffic regulations and restrictions will be adhered to. Under ‘traffic compliance for organisers’, the organiser will take steps in advance to arrange for passage of the procession so that there is no blockade or hindrance in traffic movement. And, if the procession is long, it will be organised in segments of suitable lengths, especially at road junctions. In that case, the held-up traffic could be allowed to pass in stages thus avoiding traffic congestion. According to the guidelines, cars/vehicles will, under no circumstances, be allowed to move in convoys of more than three vehicles from the date of notification till the completion of election process in any constituency, and not more than four persons including the candidate are allowed inside the room of the returning officer. On the contentious issue of the use of loudspeakers, whether fitted on vehicles or used in public meeting or processions, the model code says it should be permitted only between 6 am and 10 pm and the organiser will have specific permit issued by the returning officer and the nodal ACP. Also, external modification of vehicles including fitting of loudspeaker, would be subject to the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and any other local act/rules. Under the ‘printing and display of poster and banner’ category, all election pamphlets/posters will bear the names and addresses of the printers and publishers and the West Bengal, Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1976, will be applicable, an election poster or hoardings will only be allowed at the official residence and election office of each candidate. Besides, buntings, posters, hoardings or writings on trees, electric poles, roundabouts, walls or buildings, are illegal and display of any flag or sticker will not be permitted on commercial vehicles, unless such vehicle is being used for election campaign after obtaining the requisite permit from the district election officer/ returning officer. The permit should be displayed in original on the wind screen. For security arrangements during festivals, the commissioner has directed maximum mobilisation of the force with officers being directed to meet market associations to ensure proper security arrangements at all markets and crowded places. |
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Two caught for killing student
New Delhi, October 26 Sandeep, a student of BBA at IITM College, Janakpuri was kidnapped while he was returning to his home from college on October 1. Sandeep and Shri Om who allegedly kidnapped the deceased student hail from the same village. They had allegedly demanded a ransom of Rs 50 lakh for the safe release of Sandeep. The two were nabbed after a prolonged surveillance of the mobile and STD booth numbers they were using to make ransom calls. The accused, Sandeep disclosed that he had taken loans from different people and was under immense pressure. He further revealed that his friend Shri Om had even mortgaged his wife’s jewellery for Rs 80,000 to help him. As they had no source of income, they conspired to kidnap Sandeep who was known to them. The accused were aware that Sandeep’s father had recently sold his land for Rs 4 crore. As per their plan, the two offered Sandeep a lift in their car when he got down from a bus in Uttam Nagar. Unaware of the danger he sat in the car. The two then took the route via Kakrola drain which generally remains deserted. Shri Om revealed that on reaching the road end, they strangulated Sandeep to death and threw his body in a dry tube well on the main Jhatira road. After killing Sandeep, they started making ransom calls to his father from the deceased’s mobile. The victim’s body and his college bag were found in the tube well.The SIM card and the mobile phone used for making ransom calls, car and two motorcycles have also been seized.
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Camp office to solve problems of industrialists
Greater Noida, October 26 To solve their difficulties, a camp office for the state chief secretary and additional D-G police (Law & Order) is being set up in Greater Noida. During a recent meeting in New Delhi, Chief Minister Mayawati remarked, “Noida and Greater Noida are the face of Uttar Pradesh and at no cost we can allow the state’s face to be tarnished.” The camp office is being set up at the Chief Minister’s initiative. In mid-November, industrialists and entrepreneurs will have a meeting with the chief secretary and additional D-G police. After the lynching of MD of Italian multinational Graziano Transmissioni India P Ltd, in Greater Noida on September 22 by the company’s own disgruntled workers, the UP government had decided to accord high priority to the problems being faced by the industrialists in this belt. In a meeting called by the Chief Minister at her Delhi residence and attended by chief executives of Noida and Greater Noida industrial development authorities, Mayawati had directed the officers to solve the industrialists’ problem on top priority basis and they should be provided a safe and secure environment to function, sources said. “We must win their confidence,” she said. Aditya Ghildyal, vice-president of Association of Greater Noida Industries said the first meeting with the chief secretary and additional D-G police is scheduled for mid-November. Senior officers will function from Noida’s Sector-14-A complex. This will enable the industrialists to directly present their problems to the state’s seniormost officers, said Ghildyal.
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Expo chronicles fading Mughal history
New Delhi, October 26 The great mosques like Moth ki Masjid (1517-26); mausoleums like Isa Khan’s Tomb (1547-48); quilas like Purana Quila (1530), bazaars like Chandni Chowk etc. of Delhi quite eloquently demonstrate the architectural grandeur and style of our olden days through the indelible strokes of brush. “This series tries to revoke our history, which many of our cities have already lost. Many of the historical buildings are crumbling down, and this sorry state calls for participation and cooperation from both the civic and corporate organisations,” said Pavan Varma, the director general of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, while inaugurating recently the exhibition, Lost City—The Monuments of Delhi at India International Centre Annexe here. The show exhibits 36 pieces, which is the result of an artiste’s efforts and reflection on the colourful canvas. These works in acrylic and water colours are the product of the decade-long observation of compelling mind of Sadia Sayed who feels that Indians despite being blessed with tremendous richness, don’t realise the significance of the substantial cultural and historical treasure that we are left with, and it is the west which actually recognises it. Sadia says, “We were born with culture and values, but today we are going away from all that was our own and have started aping the west. We should stop doing it and understand our roots.” The artiste’s next endeavour would be based on integration, connecting people across the borders of India and Pakistan. Sadia says, “From Delhi we are tracing the roots and the link between both the countries through an artistic attempt with an aim towards easing the friction that exists.” The expo, which very powerfully chronicles the fading and tottering Mughal history, is open for the art connoisseur till November 1. This rare bundle of reflective tale on canvas merits to be visited by every Delhiite. Hopefully, this would further the conservation movement initiated by organizations like the archeological bodies, INTAH etc. by reminding the city dwellers of the need to revive and sustain the rich architectural treasure that the Indians are blessed with. However, this cannot be possible without the collaborative efforts from the common mass as well as the government.
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Play to focus on homeless kids
Ravi Bhatia Tribune News Service
New Delhi, October 26 “Humein Naaz Hai” is a satire on the lopsided development happening around the city. This play is built around the streets of Jama Masjid based on prominent insights exhibiting real life and the apparent anomalies. It deals with many aspects of city life and seeks answers to questions like why there are people on the streets, factors leading to increased rate of migration, fading existence of the Indian farmer, fate of flood-and-calamity survivors and various others. The way people consider them invisible and mere hindrances on the roads and seldom make an effort of going deep into the issue. There are many layers to the play which unfold as the play progresses. Also the whole issue of lopsided development, attempts to eradicate the poor instead of poverty, forgetting the poor while the city undergoes a cosmetic surgery illuminates the fractured system and poverty that lie behind the glittering façade of city life. Jamaalu, who owned a haveli before the Independence is now homeless and runs a tea stall to eke out a living. Jhabbar, a watchman had to migrate to the city to earn a living for his family back in village as damaged crops left him with no other option. These are not the only two characters the play talks about but there are many other such characters reflecting the life on the streets. Moreover, involvement of children in the play has made it possible for them to enact their own experiences on stage. Out of the 33 artistes performing in the play, eight are children who have been with the organization. Volunteers actually made a visit to the shelter house to peep inside and have a closer look to understand the issue better. An evening of music
The India International Centre (IIC) and the Delhi Music Society are jointly hosting an evening of music, “The Guitar Among Centuries – A Concert” by Alessio Nebiolo from Italy on October 31 at the Centre’s auditorium here. Alessio, born in Alessandria in Italy, has won many international awards for his musical skills and now teaches at the Conservatoire de Musique de Geneve in Switzerland. Group exhibition of paintings
The Mystiq Art Gallery here is hosting a group exhibition of paintings by several well-known contemporary artists titled “Mystic Expressions” from October 21 to 30. The participating artists are Sridhar Aiyer, Amit Srivastava, Alka Raghuvanshi, Jiaur Rahman Mohammed Suleman, Prabhakar K Singh, RamDongre, Shashi Bharti. The paintings are based on the theme of meditation. The shade of red that forms the background of the paintings is symbolic of the seriousness of the concept of meditation, a kind of zone full of dangerous distractions symbolized by the red colour. Odissi repertoire
Aadya Kaktikar, disciple of Madhumita Raut, will present traditional Odissi repertoire at the Main Auditorium, Epicentre in Gurgaon on October 31. The evening will explore the many aspects of Prakriti in her domesticated and wild forms. Devi is an attempt at simultaneously presenting the many facets of the Goddess. Aadya Kaktikar is an established dancer from the Mayadhar Raut Gharana. Scroll paintings from Bengal
The Folk Art Museum of the Academy of Fine Arts and Literature is holding an exhibition “Global Events and Local Narratives: Contemporary Scroll Paintings From Bengal” from the collection of Roma Chatterji from October 25 to 31. Roma Chatterji teaches at the Department of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University and is credited to have conducted good research into the folk culture of Purulia district in West Bengal. Paintings by Italian artist
Art For Prabhat is holding “My Writings In Space”, an exhibition of paintings by the veteran Italian artist, Kammie Soni from October 26 to 31 at the Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Francaise here. |
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Businessman found dead at home
New Delhi, October 26 Asit Pal Khatri alias Govind was lying in a pool of blood at his Narela house when some friends of his son Sandeep, 22, broke open the door bolted from inside. Khatri’s wife Babita told the police that he returned late on Saturday from Vrindawan in Uttar Pradesh where he was constructing a small hotel. Khatri is also said to own small hotels in Delhi and in other cities. He consumed alcohol and after dinner retired to another room, bolting the door from inside. “I also retired to another room and woke up after hearing a sound similar to that of a firecracker burst. I went to my husband’s room but he did not respond. So I called my son Sandeep who was in Chandigarh,” police quoted Babita as telling them. The police said Sandeep called up some friends in Delhi who went to check on his father. They broke open the door and found Khatri dead. Sandeep, who was to go to New Zealand for further studies, also returned to Delhi in the morning. The police was informed around 9 am. “There was an unlicensed Chinese pistol in the hand of the deceased. We suspect that he shot himself on the right side above his ear,” said a police official who inspected the spot. “But nothing can be said for sure. We are also looking into the murder angle. It would only be clear after post-mortem,” the officer said. No suicide note has been recovered. — IANS
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SI injured, son killed in accident
Greater Noida, October 26 SI Raghuveer Singh, presently posted in Sector-24 Kotwali, Noida, hails from village Bawli in district Eta. He resides in a government quarter in Surajpur police line. His youngest son Satinder Singh Yadav, 16, was a student of Estor Public School in Greater Noida. Raghuveer was going home along with his son on a Pulsar motorcycle No UP-16-P-1657. As the bike came on police line near Yamha company, a dumper hit it from the rear. With the impact of the collision, Satinder fell from the bike and the dumper’s wheel crushed his stomach. Raghuveer Singh also received serious injuries on the head and foot. Some wayfarers informed the police who rushed the father-son duo to Kailash hospital where Satinder was pronounced brought dead.
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5 women shoplifters held, jewellery seized
New Delhi, October 26 The five were arrested on the basis of a theft complaint lodged by a jewellery shop owner in Shahbad Daulatpur village. Silver anklets stolen from the jewellery shop were recovered from each of them. The arrested women revealed that they operated as a gang. Pretending as customers, they targeted jewellery shops in low-profile areas. Once they entered the shops they hid some jewellery pieces in their clothes. They also carried fake silver ornaments to replace the original ones that they stole.
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Newly married woman sets herself on fire
Noida, October 26 “Shazida Khan, 23, Chhijarsi village, poured kerosene and set herself on fire after an argument with her mother-in-law. Her in-laws put off the fire and rushed her to the hospital. She suffered 40 per cent burns on the chest and hand. She was married six months ago. No complaint from her parents was received till late evening, said Dharmendra
Chauhan, SHO Sector-58. Her husband Taushin Khan has been detained for questioning by the police. |
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NIFT students get degrees
New Delhi, October 26 Addressing the gathering, Vaghela called upon the students to uphold the finest traditions of the institute while they carved out brilliant careers for themselves. Director of NIFT Rajiv Takru commented that in 2006-07, NIIFT had added post-graduate programme in design space, thereby completing its offer of master-level programmes, with one programme each in design, management and technology. Takru also informed that four centres of NIFT have been opened in 2008 and despite manifold increase in the number of students the institute could attract the best placements in the fashion industry. He said that in 2007 alone, 49 students were sent to study abroad and nine students from foreign universities of the Netherlands, UK, Australia and France came to NIFT. Currently, NIFT has 26 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading foreign fashion schools. Chairman of the board of governors of NIFT, D.P. Singh was also present on the occasion.
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Jamia to celebrate music festival
New Delhi, October 26 Called Talimi Mela (Educational Fair), the festival will be inaugurated by Lt-Governor Tejendra Khanna on October 29. The weeklong mela will have dozens of exciting events, such as book fairs, book readings, poetry reading, street plays, music and dance competitions, painting and cartoon competitions, essay-writing and exhibitions as well as a string of public lectures.
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Last day of Italian Language Week
New Delhi, October 26 The year’s theme is ‘L’italiano in piazza- Italian Language in City Square’. Three exhibitions have been organised on this occasion. Italian ambassador H.E. Roberto Toscano and Swiss envoy H.E. Dominique Dreyer had inaugurated the event. |
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