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Rusticated Class 7 student commits suicide
Parents up in arms against hike in fees
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Shanno Case
Akriti Case
School van driver held for molesting child
NE Delhi candidates supplying liquor
Mishra seeks votes on UPA’s performance
LJP, NCP leaders join BJP
Go out and vote, say designers
Clarify stand on support to Punjabis, A.C. Chaudhary told
Court questions MCD on public toilets
Two kids die of brain fever
Eunuch shot at in territory dispute dies
Trains delayed due to fire
2 children die in stove blast
Man dies in cylinder blast
Akshay Tritya celebrated
’84 riots victims to protest today
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Rusticated Class 7 student commits suicide
New Delhi, April 27 Zeenat Praveen, 16, committed suicide at her house in the Sangam Vihar area around 10 am on Friday when her brothers were in the other room and parents were outside. She was a student at the Bachan Prasad Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in the same area. “Before she committed suicide, she had gone to the school along with her mother after being summoned by the principal over the theft matter. There they were hauled up by the vice-principal. They accused Zeenat of stealing Rs 130 from a classmate,” said the deceased’s father Zahid Hussain. Distraught Hussain has donated the eyes of his only daughter. The victim’s mother alleged that her daughter was scolded badly by the vice- principal and the teacher. “They said Zeenat can not continue her studies in the school because of the theft. I requested them that she was a child and should be forgiven. But, they didn’t agree. They handed me a receipt saying that she has been rusticated from the school,” said her mother. “Zeenat started sobbing, but that did not help. They asked us to leave the school,” she said. As soon as they stepped out of the school, Zeenat ran towards her house. “I thought she was ashamed. When I entered the house, I saw her body hanging. I called up my sons who were upstairs and also called up a doctor. But my daughter was no more,” the victim’s mother added. The police then sent her body to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for an autopsy. Hussain alleged that the police was trying to downplay the incident. The police said they were investigating the matter, but a case was yet to be registered. The school authorities could not be reached for their comments. — IANS |
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Parents up in arms against hike in fees
New Delhi, April 27 Sweating in the scorching heat, Manju Gauri, a 78-year-old woman, joined the protest and said, “I have three grandchildren. All go to schools. The recent fee hike has affected my home very badly.” “The school has already issued us two notices to pay the fees. How should we tell our children that we cannot make them study in that school anymore,” she asks with tears in her eyes. Many such parents protested against the schools and asked the government to take strict action against the school authorities. Reena Chowdhary, a resident of Pritampura says, “My children study in Sachdeva School. Recently, the school has hiked fees by 70 per cent. This has hit the budget hard. We are quite angry with the school authorities who are not ready to understand the position of the parents.” “I have two children studying at St. Angel’s School. In May, I have to pay Rs 32,000 as the school fees. This is more than my income. I don’t’ understand why the government is not taking any action against the school authorities. This is the limit,” says an irritated mother, Vaishali Kapoor. Later, the protest was even joined by the residents of the area and the commuters, who too raised their voices against the schools and the government. Some school-going children also stood on roads to join hands with their parents in protest. Shabina, a student of class tenth says, “I cannot leave my school as this is my board year. My father has filed a number of applications, saying that we are financially weak and need some concession. But our principal is not listening.” With the elections drawing near, BJP has already taken up the issue in some of its rallies and was supported by many such helpless parents. An agitated parent, Kulbhushan Chanan, says, “This is the last time when the parents are seeking the help of government. If the ministers keep quiet, we will ignore Congress in the coming Lok Sabha elections.” Meanwhile, the MCD has issued a notice to Ramjas Nursery Primary School for increasing fee without approval. |
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Shanno Case
New Delhi, April 27 According to theMunicipal Corporation of Delhi spokesperson, the vigilance department also recorded the statements of students and teachers a couple of days ago. The authorities will take appropriate action after the submission of the final report. Denying reports that the school has not been functioning since the day of the incident, the MCD said the Girls Primary School in Bawana had been functioning normally since April 23 when it reopened. Meanwhile, in view of reports being circulated in a section of the media, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi denies that it has given a clean chit to the teacher or has reached any conclusion. Shanno Khan had slipped into coma and later died allegedly due to corporal punishment inflicted on her by class teacher Manju. The primary school teacher, however, has denied the allegations and is presently under suspension. |
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Akriti Case
New Delhi, April 27 Eminent editor George Verghese has been named the chairman of the inquiry committee and its members include B.K
Rao, chairman of the medical council of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Subhash
Arya, head of the department of paediatrics adolescent medicine of the
B.L. Kapur Hospital, and advocate Anuradha Dutt. “This committee will look into the events that led to Akriti’s death and will also evaluate whether the different persons concerned handled systemic or medical matters with best intentions or not,” trustee of the school Ashok Pratap Singh said in a statement here. The committee which also plans to make suggestions for improvements to ensure better preparedness to deal with emergencies is expected to submit its findings within 10 days.
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School van driver held for molesting child
Ghaziabad, April 27 Shashi Kant Kamath was arrested on Monday morning from a private school in Bulandshahr Road Industrial Area of Ghaziabad, the police said. Kamath was caught red-handed after the child complained to his father of the driver’s actions. The child’s father followed the school van in his car. At a traffic signal when he saw his son was taken near the driver’s seat and that Kamath was hugging the child, he nabbed the driver red-handed, the police said. The conductor Ravi Karan fled the spot, the police said. “We have booked the driver and are attempting to arrest his accomplice Ravi Karan,” the superintendent of police (City) Anant Deo said.
— IANS
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NE Delhi candidates supplying liquor
New Delhi, April 27 They are concentrating on unauthorised colonies and JJ clusters as they constitute around 70 per cent of the total voters, he said, adding that the leaders were using money and muscle power there. According to sources, for the last two days supporters of a candidate have been allegedly supplying liquor and other things to slum dwellers in Wazirabad. They further alleged that so far the candidate had spent Rs 50,000 on liquor. Liquor and meat are distributed free-of-cost every evening. The case is the same in Janata Colony near Seelampur, Khajoori and other slum clusters. According to sources, workers have been directed to offer these things to maximum number of voters in the areas of the constituency. Candidates have a budget of lakhs to serve the purpose. A worker of a candidate disclosed that a contestant had given him Rs 1 lakh during the assembly elections to supply liquor among the electorate in Wazirabad. He added in the Lok Sabha polls too the candidates had directed their workers to identify areas where the tactic could work. However, Delhi’s chief electoral officer Satbir Silas Bedi said that she had not received such information. Meanwhile, she has directed the Delhi police to take action if such information is received against any contestant. |
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Mishra seeks votes on UPA’s performance
New Delhi, April 27 He said, “Transparency in governance has been an achievement of the UPA government which has taken all communities on the road to development.” Mishra appealed to voters to exercise their franchise in the Congress’ favour, as the party had worked for the uplift of the general public. Mishra, a poorvanchali leader, added, “The nuclear deal, the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and waiving farmers’ loans are some of the achievements of the UPA government.” While addressing meetings in Vishnu Garden, Raghuvir Nagar, Chowkhandi, Rajouri Garden, Matiala and Vikaspuri, Mishra, the three-time MLA, claimed a young leader like Rahul Gandhi was the pride of the Congress. “He reaches out to the poor, spends time with him and works for their good. There are very few leaders like him who have the potential to change the face of our country,” Mishra said. Preparing tea at a stall in Chowkhandi, Mala said, “I have attended the rallies of both Mukhi and Mishra. They are strong contenders.” Whereas Chetan Batra, a resident, said, “The Congress has carried out development, but there are many areas where the government has bot been able to perform. People are suffering as recession has hit their pockets and schools are hiking their fees. I feel the BJP is the most suitable party”. Arush Mehta, another resident, said, “Mishra is campaigning well. Earlier, he had not covered the constituency well, but now he has given a strong fight to
Mukhi.” |
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LJP, NCP leaders join BJP
New Delhi, April 27 Vijay Kumar Malhotra, leader of opposition in Delhi assembly and chairman Delhi BJP election campaign committee, welcomed both these leaders into the BJP fold. Party membership was issued to Suresh Chaudhary and Jagdish Lohia by Malhotra. Speaking on the occasion, Malhotra stated that the election campaign of Ramesh Bidhuri would gain momentum with this political realignment. This would have political implications favoring BJP especially in Sangam Vihar and Mehrauli areas of South Delhi. Suresh Chaudhary and Jagdish Lohia expressed their confidence in the BJP leadership. BJP is the only party which can save India in its fight against terrorism. It can also remove unemployment. Congress has always deceived the poor and downtrodden, they said. The leaders said that they would work together for the success of Ramesh Bidhuri and wanted to see Lal Krishna Advani as the next Prime Minister. |
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Go out and vote, say designers
New Delhi, April 27 “Every citizen should vote, especially youths. To change the system they should exercise their fundamental rights. We all have a tendency to sit back and complain, we should change this attitude,” said designer Ritu Kumar. “I will vote as every single vote matters,” she added. Designer Leena Singh said, “The country’s future lies in the hands of youths. They can shape the democratic structure by exercising their votes,” Leena said.
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Clarify stand on support to Punjabis, A.C. Chaudhary told
Faridabad, April 27 Addressing a public meeting of Punjabis here to canvass support for the HJC (BL) nominee, Batra welcomed Chaudhary’s open support to the BSP nominee in Sonipat and the HJC (BL) nominee in Karnal on the ground that they are from the Punjabi community. However, the alleged reports of his hobnobbing with the Congress leadership even while his party is yet to take a decision on his resignation have confused the Punjabis, he added Batra said that Chaudhary must clarify his position, explicitly, as his apparent “double standards” had not only confused the Punjabis but also “demoralised “ them. He said that it was imperative on the part of Chaudhary to explain his position as the secretary general of the BSP, Man Singh Manhera has stated that he (Chaudhary) was in touch with his party. “The shifting stand of Chaudhary just when the election campaign was on has sent out conflicting messages among the Punjabis,” he added. The public meeting was organised by Punjabi leaders affiliated to the HJC (BL). Batra asserted that he would also quit all posts from the HJC (BL) and work for the welfare of the Punjabis if Chaudhary resigned from the primary membership of the Congress. The working president of the All India Punjabi Ekta Manch, I.J.Kalia, expressed concern over the alleged efforts by the main political parties, especially both the Congress and the BJP, to keep the Punjabis on the sidelines of political power in the state. He cautioned that unless the Punjabis are united, they would continue to be exploited by the political parties. Later talking to newsmen, Batra said that the HJC (BL) has proved that it was closer to the Punjabis as it gave tickets to Punjabis at three parliamentary constituencies in Haryana. When pointed out that the ruling Congress in Haryana had made two Punjabis Lakhman Dass Arora and A.C.Chaudhary as cabinet ministers and Paramveer Singh and Anil Thakaar as parliamentary secretaries of Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Batra evaded a reply. He again clammed up when pointed out that nearly a dozen members of the Punjabi community were Congress MLAs. |
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Court questions MCD on public toilets
New Delhi, April 27 A division bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and S.K. Mishra told the MCD counsel, “We are not satisfied. The MCD should be directed to submit a detailed report in three months.” The MCD’s counsel told the court that steps were being taken to amend matters. “We have already issued tenders and are looking for a company which along with taking care of the public toilets will also use them for publicity purpose.” The bench slated the hearing for Aug 13. The pathetic state of public toilets was highlighted by Shahana Sheikh, a final year student of economics at Lady Sri Ram (LSR) College, who undertook a tour of slums and the outskirts of Delhi from May to July 2008. Sheikh had said the MCD, in its 2007 report, claimed there were 3,192 public conveniences in the capital but she found only 1,534 toilets during her survey. In her report titled ‘Public Toilets in Delhi — An emphasis on the Facilities for Women in Slum Areas’, Sheikh says only 132 urinals are available for women and most of them are in a dilapidated state. “The issue of public toilets affects women the most, especially the poor,” Sheikh said.
— IANS |
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Two kids die of brain fever
Greater Noida, April 27 However, the health department officials have expressed ignorance in the case. Vishal, 2, a resident of Holy Chowk Mohalla was suffering from high fever. He child was admitted to Swati Nursing Home in Javer where he died on Saturday. In a similar case, six-month-old Gunjun of Javer was also rushed to Swati Nursing Home with high temperature where she died late on Saturday night. Dr Raj Dipanakar of Swati Nursing Home has confirmed that the children died of brain fever. But chief medical officer of Gautam Buddh Nagar Dr M.L. Mishra expressed ignorance about the deaths of the kids. Meanwhile, he has instructed Dr A.K. Gupta, primary health centre in-charge, Javer, to inquire into the matter and send a report to him. In last four days, five kid have died in Javer — two due to smallpox and three due to brain fever. |
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Eunuch shot at in territory dispute dies
Noida, April 27 Rekha Tiwari died around midnight on Sunday. Tiwari was brought to the hospital in a critical state after four members of a rival eunuch gang shot at her in Geja village here on Friday at around 7.30 p.m., the police said. According to the police, a group of eunuchs of the Atique gang, aiming to muscle into the ‘territory’ of the Pappu group, shot at Rekha, who protested their entry in the phase II area. Rekha heads the group in the absence of Pappu, who is in jail. Rekha sustained injuries in her abdomen and was rushed to the Kailash Hospital. According to the police, the two groups were operating in Ghaziabad and Noida — Pappu in Noida and Atique in Ghaziabad — and phase II in Noida had been fixed as the dividing line between the territories. However, the Atique group used to frequently enter Pappu’s territory. Rekha claimed she had asked for security earlier, but the Noida police had denied her request. “We have registered the criminal case and are attempting to arrest the accused at the earliest,” SP (city) A.K. Tripathi said.
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Trains delayed due to fire
Ghaziabad, April 27 The goods train was coming from Moradabad. The incident took place at around 4:30 p.m. when the train crossed Kote village and was to enter the railway yard. The drivers halted the train when they saw smoke and sparks emanating from the engine’s lower portion. They, then, informed the railway authorities. Two fire engines were rushed to the spot. According to some railway officials, some people had set afire a heap of waste on the railway yard. As the engine passed, its lower portion caught fire. The delayed trains included Sadbhawana Express, Poorva Express, Uttar Sampark Kranti, Shetabdi Express, and many goods trains. |
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7 carjackers caught
New Delhi, April 27 According to special cell DCP Alok Kumar, three .32 bore pistols, one revolver, a car and four motorcycles were recovered from Javed and Samir Khan, both kingpins of the gang. The other five accused are Suleman, Mumtaz, Anil, Ashok and Rakesh. They are allegedly involved in 18 cases of vehicle-lifting. During interrogation, the gang members admitted that they used to lift vehicles from Civil Lines, Keshavpuram, Farsh Bazar, Geeta Coony, Nand Nagri and the Maurice Nagar area of the Capital. |
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2 children die in stove blast
New Delhi, April 27 Radha (6) and Sonu (3) succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital last night. According to the police, the accident took place around 10:30 p.m. when Kanti Devi was preparing meal on the stove. Her other two children, who have suffered burn injuries, have been identified as Rinku (14) and Ajay (4). The police added that her husband, Chand Ram, a rickshaw puller, was not at home when the incident took place. |
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Man dies in cylinder blast
Greater Noida, April 27 Mahender Nagar, a resident of Mahawad, was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, but he succumbed to his injuries late in the evening. Nagar was a milk supplier. On Sunday, when he returned home, there was no current in the locality. So Nagar lighted a matchstick and went to the kitchen to find something to eat. But, as soon as he entered the kitchen, the gas cylinder exploded. Nagar had received 90 per cent burn injuries. |
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Akshay Tritya celebrated
Gurgaon, April 27 The festival was organised at the Hanuman Temple in Sanjay Gram Colony. All the members of the trust were present on the occasion. Light on Parshuram’s Chairman of the trust Beni Prashad Gaud and businessman Deepak Kaushik threw light on the life of Parshuram. |
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