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Games
Rising food prices hit Delhiites hard
Pay equal mishap relief to disabled: HC
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Students get emergency healthcare skills
Chatterati
Realtor murdered by rivals
Man killed by friend for Rs 200
Brother killed for land money
On way to distributing marriage cards, brothers crushed
17 crates of smuggled
liquor seized
Swimming complex remodelled
Colleges told to ask students to give anti-ragging affidavit
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Games
New Delhi, July 18 According to a senior Delhi police official, the total strength of the men in khaki is bound to cross 82,000, which should be enough to secure the city and the Games. "If 80,000 men cannot ensure the successful execution of the Games, then nothing can. Mumbai has less than 45,000 men and the Punjab police comprises around 60,000 men. As far as we are concerned, the shortage of men would not be an issue. We are confident about the successful execution of the Commonwealth Games," said a senior police official from the Commonwealth Games & Planning (CWGP) cell of the Delhi police. He added that apart from the Delhi police, men from para-military forces and NSG commandoes would also be deployed. "Add all of them and it would be around 1 lakh," said he. The strength of the Delhi police is around 69,000 men. But, according to officials, around 13,700 men who are undergoing training presently would be ready to take charge during the Games. "We had recruited 6,700 men in December and the batch is almost ready for deployment. Few months ago, another 7,000 constables were recruited and we are giving them the basic training about patrolling, etc so that their services could be utilised during the Games. With their inclusion, the total strength of the Delhi police would cross 80,000," confirmed ACP Rajan Bhagat, Delhi police spokesman. He added that the department was sure about its security preparations and belied any fear. According to sources, 16,200 recruitments have taken place in the Delhi police at the levels of sub-inspector and constable ever since P. Chidambaram took over as the Union home minister. If senior Delhi police officials are to be believed, the home minister has gone more sympathetic to the demands of Delhi police ever since he took command at the North Block. "When in finance ministry, the man would talk about additional burden on the exchequer, etc, but ever since he became the home minister he has been more sympathetic and open to our needs. Be it sophisticated weapons, new instruments, vehicles or men, the home ministry is not standing in the way," said a joint commissioner of Delhi police about his impression of the minister whom he met during various presentations. According to him, the ministry has also given a green signal to the recommendation of cadre review committee (led by Kamal Kumar retd (IPS) which recommended increase of IPS officers in Delhi from 52 to 80.) |
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Rising food prices hit Delhiites hard
New Delhi, July 18 Be it rice, wheat, pulses, onions or tomatoes, everything has become costlier for the common man. With the hike in wholesale prices of food items, retail prices have also gone up substantially. Prices of potatoes, tomatoes and pulses in the national Capital have risen to such an extent that people are finding packaged ready-to-eat options much cheaper. Over the last few weeks, the prices of potatoes and onions have increased to as much as Rs 20-25 a kilo, respectively at retail outlets. Similarly, the price of tomatoes has shot up to almost Rs 60 a kilo. A kilo of dal (pulses) costs as much as Rs 40. Capsicums are selling at Rs 32-35 a kilo in most of the neighbourhood markets. In each of the case, the hike is over 25 per cent. "We are forced to think about our daily menus. We are waiting for the prices to come down by the month-end predicted by the government," said Shradha, a housewife in Yamuna Vihar. The high prices are especially affecting the lower middle class families. For Mitali, a lower middle class housewife, the soaring prices of vegetables have put her household budget in a state of disarray. "It is ridiculous. The prices of vegetables are so high and the sellers just refuse to bargain. Earlier, I could haggle, but now they just refuse to listen and say that the wholesale rates have gone up too. My father is a rickshaw puller and hike in prices of food items by even a single rupee affects our budget. I even tried to shop from the wholesale market directly, but the prices there have also shot up," she said. Fruit prices are also rising drastically. In the retail market, six to eight bananas are selling for Rs 15-18. Chickoo is probably the only fruit that is still being sold at Rs 10 for six. Meanwhile, most wholesale dealers are pinning their hopes on the next harvest that will come to the markets in September. "Heavy showers in Punjab and Haryana last week disrupted the supply of vegetables and foodgrain. The rise in freight rates due to increase in fuel cost worsened the situation as the trucks were off the roads last Monday," said Matharu, one of the potato dealers in Okhla Mandi. |
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Pay equal mishap relief to disabled: HC
New Delhi, July 18 The court said this while setting aside a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) order which granted less compensation to a disabled accident victim on the ground that his one leg was already polio-afflicted. Justice S.N. Dhingra said the disability of a person at the time of accident need not be taken into consideration and compensation should be decided by the impact of the accident on the injured person. "The tribunal was supposed to see the impact of the accident on the injured. Even if one leg of the injured was already suffering from post-polio residual paralysis, his other leg was healthy and functional with the result that he was able to earn his livelihood by working as a helper," Justice Dhingra said. The court increased the compensation from Rs 50,000 awarded to Shahid Ali by the tribunal to Rs 1.5 lakh for an accident in which his legs were fractured. The tribunal had observed that the amount of compensation was sufficient as it was not a case where the injured had suffered permanent disability due to accident. He was already suffering disability to some extent due to polio on right lower limb, the tribunal said. The accident crippled him totally -- IANS
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Students get emergency healthcare skills
New Delhi, July 18 After attending the six-hour-long session, 34 students of class XI and XII expressed confidence that they would be able to help people during exigencies like-- electrocution, road accidents, snake bite, choking and problems in breathing. To many like Anandita Bindra of class X at Thomas School, who had come with her mother, a teacher at Kulachi Hansraj School, the best thing was that myths associated with certain accidents that occur ferequently were cleared. "We usually fumble in such crisis. Earlier, the maximum I could do in case of an emergency was call up an ambulance. But after this training, I know what I should do by the time the ambulance reaches," said Anandita after the workshop got over. The main idea of the programme hosted by the Fortis Hospital, Delhi, is to ensure that first-hand response is available during emergencies as it betters the patient's chance of survival. In India, emergency response during the golden hour has been very slow unlike the USA where medical help arrives within half-an-hour. "By the end of this year, we plan to cover all schools of the Capital. We had contacted the Delhi Disaster Management Authority in this regard a few months ago and are awaiting a response," said Dr Ashendu Pandey, head of Fortis Emergency Services. Targeting to capture both the educated as well the uneducated section of society, those who are the first to reach any site of mishap be they autorickshaw drivers or traffic police, would be imparted emergency-handling skills. Dr Pandey said the training was different from other programmes as it extended beyond the first aid. It aims at stabilising patients by providing them with the components of ABC- airway, breathing and circulation- till medical help arrives at the sites as in most cases death occurs due to cardiac or respiratory arrest. "The training will be handy to children as they can help their elders, who are asthamatic or suffer from some other ailment. It has been a learning experience. Such session should be taken to other schools as well," said Shivani Duggal of class XII, who attended the workshop.
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Chatterati
Delhi is getting crowded again. As the heat comes down, it's the humidity. And along with the rains come the returning 'Indians' from holiday. Suddenly, like the parched earth swept by the rain, events start pouring on. Of course, these are just little shoots of social action. So, smaller fashion shows and corporate events that had waited for weeks are the first off the ramp. The book events are back and, as ever, some shaadis are looming. So, its time for exclusive wedding designs to be launched. The wedding saga began from Defence Colony by Pam Mehta. A whole floor of lehengas, shoes, bags, jewellery, wedding card designs and gift packings. This was all under one roof for the convenience of the shaadi shopper. An event manager too to arrange your wedding function to your specification. A small fashion show was also organised where the female models walked around various rooms in wedding lehengas, bridal jewellery and the male models in sherwanis, kalgis etc. A good concept for people who want an expensive professional touch in any easy one stop to their wedding. The other launch of the same product was at the town's vanity mall: DLF Emporio. Here the glitterati were curious as to what's new in bridal trends. Top-end designers like Adarsh Gill and Mandira Virk showed off their bridal wear. Here, one spotted politician Amar Singh after a long time. Well, the conversation was as usual soccer, Delhi's traffic jams and, of course, what a great time everyone here had on their summer vacation abroad at some exotic location. Vishu bursts upon poetry horizon
Because poets are the unsung window-cleaners of our collective consciousness, they deserve more space than they usually get. And what is more, Congressman Vishvjit Prithvijit Singh is one of those unique heavyweight individuals who has consistently maintained a soft footprint. This, despite his high connections and immense experience. Perhaps he is, therefore, most uniquely suited to be a poet? Well his gift for moving verse, for what it is worth, has lain dormant for a long time. Except for Vishu's furtive scribblings still unseen in his English notebook over the years. But Vishu has just burst upon the poetry horizon with a collection of selfconscious but also self-revelatory poems in Hindi. He recited his poetry to a full hall of audience at the Habitat Centre. Most people can't stop gawking as the omniscient Vishu has always been associated with the world of English speakers and politics. A close friend and associate of Rajiv Gandhi's, Vishnu's other Avatar has been as the IT and research database whizkid of the AICC. Proud of his Punjabi lineage and equally of his robust UP heritage, Vishu's tongue has today found its true métier in his book of Hindi poetry. He says it's the language of his heart and soul and the quality of the poems, delivered in a gush after a long time, prove that indeed Hindi is what his heart speaks. And also that his wife Vijay - who works with President Patil -- is the muse of his magic personal poems. So Vishu joins the tiny ranks of India's most well-connected politicians with a bent for poetry. He believes though that his poetry has nothing to do with his politics, except for the many experiences that national issues have had as subjects for his angst-ridden expression. In a series of quiet unheralded readings in Dehradun and Delhi and soon to be followed by readings in other cities, including Chandigarh, Vishu has been poet magnificent with full throated 'recitals' reveling in his role as author -- a relatively new one. He has assiduously avoided turning these affairs into any display of political power and prominence but instead friends and those involved in the world of Hindi literature have found a place and an opportunity to listen to a man whose heart is clearly where his verse is. |
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Realtor murdered by rivals
New Delhi, July 18 According to the police, the incident took place in Neemwala Chowk around 12:15 am. The victim has been identified as Sunil Kumar, alias Kale. "Kumar was in his house when the accused-- Rajeev Kumar and Pinku-asked him to come out to settle a property deal. However, the discussion got sour and the three were heard talking loudly. It is believed that the accused ran away in their car after stabbing Kumar. A case of murder has been registered," said a police official, adding that Kumar as well as both the accused had been declared 'bad characters' by the Nabi Karim police station. According to the police, the relationship between the accused and Kumar got strained a few months ago after Kumar bought some property which the accused were eying. "Kumar was rushed to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. He had a deep stab wound on the neck, beside other injuries on the body. Excessive bleeding led to his death," said the official, adding that no arrest could be made so far as the accused were absconding. "Teams have been formed to trace the accused," said Jaspal Singh, DCP (Central).
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Man killed by friend for Rs 200
New Delhi, July 18 According to the police, the incident was reported from near Kourya Bridge. The victim has been identified as one Imran. According to information, accused Jaishankar Mishra and Imran were vagabonds and used to sleep beneath the bridge. "Imran owed Mishra Rs 200. Last night, when Mishra asked Imran to return the money, they had a heated argument and Mishra murdered Imran," said the police, adding that in a fit of rage, Mishra picked up an iron rod lying nearby and hit Imran repeatedly. Mishra has been arrested. |
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Brother killed for land money
Greater Noida, July 18 According to reports, difference over division of land compensation money between the two brothers led to the murder. "The victim, Jai Chand, was lying on a cot outside his house in Saddopur village when three youths on a bike sprayed bullets on him. He died on the spot," said Rahul Kumar, deputy superintendent of police. "Investigations revealed that the victim had two more brothers-- Puran Singh and Netrapal Singh. Puran Singh died six years ago. After his death, Jai Chand married Puran Singh's widow and since then Puran's son Jitender Singh used to treat Jai Chand like his father. Netrapal Singh never had any objection to the marriage," said Kumar. "Recently, the family got a land compensation of Rs 3.75 crore. The money was divided into three parts in the name of three brothers. However, Netrapal was not happy with this division and wanted to divide the amount into two instead of three parts. The two brothers had a heated argument over the issue," said Kumar. "On the complaint of Jitender Singh, a case of murder has been registered against Netrapal. It was alleged he hired killers to murder Jai Chand so that he could grab the entire land compensation amount. The accused was arrested in the evening," said Kumar. |
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On way to distributing marriage cards, brothers crushed
Ghaziabad, July 18 When the police reached the spot and in a hurry, put pieces of the victims' bodies in an autorickshaw, people got agitated and held protest and blocked traffic. They were demanding the arrest of the driver of the bus and action against insensitive policemen for showing such a casual attitude in handling the bodies. The protestors were pacified by senior police officers. "Action will be taken against the guilty policemen. Meanwhile, a manhunt has been launched to arrest the bus driver. However, he was absconding till late evening today," said Ragubir Lal, SSP. The victims were identified as Khalid and Arif, residents of Salepur. They were going to Ghaziabad when the bus crushed them near Saheed Samarak. The bus was coming from the side of Sapnawat.
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17 crates of smuggled
liquor seized
Greater Noida, July 18 "The liquor has been smuggled from Haryana. Liquor in Haryana is more than 40 per cent cheaper than Uttar Pradesh (UP), so liquor mafias in UP smuggle it into Noida and Greater Noida from Haryana. Seventeen crates of country liquor were seized. The five accused have been identified as Dhan Pal, Hem Raj, Sonu Nagar, Darshan Nagar and Hira Singh," said J. Upadhyay, district excise officer. "During a special drive, launched a fortnight ago, we have so far arrested 60 persons and have seized 200 crates of smuggled liquor," Upadhyay added. “The team that carried out the raids comprised inspectors M.P. Singh, Karunendra Singh and Pramod Kumar,” said Upadhyay. |
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Swimming complex remodelled
New Delhi, July 18 The complex, renovated at a cost of Rs 377
crore, was built before the Asian Games. It will serve as a competition venue for the
CWG. It has the largest covered aquatic stadium in the country having Olympic-sized racing and diving pools with a six-lane warm-up pool. The stadium has 5,000 seating capacity and is equipped with a basement-filtration and an Ozone plant with pool water heating system. |
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Colleges told to ask students to give anti-ragging affidavit
Noida, July 18 "At the time of admission, colleges have been told to get from students an affidavit of good conduct and an undertaking that they will not indulge in any form of ragging either inside or outside the campus. Parents too will have to countersign the undertaking which will ensure that they too will keep vigil on their wards," said S.K. Kak, vice-chancellor, CCS University. "As we are to countersign the anti-ragging undertaking, we will have to be extra vigilant and pressurise our children not to indulge in any kind of ragging," said Yatinder, father of a student. "The affidavit will act as a deterrent and we will have to think twice before indulging in any kind of ragging activity," said Mohit, a student. Meanwhile, UP Technical University (UPTU) has put thrust on checking ragging outside the campus too. "Past experience has shown that in event of any ragging, colleges disown it claiming it happened outside the campus. Colleges have been directed to provide hostel accommodation to all outstation students. If they are unable to provide hostel, their anti-ragging committees are expected to keep a watch on students living outside campus and prevent ragging," said U.S. Tomer, registrar of UPTU. "For every 10 students of first year, one teaching faculty will be chosen as counselor who will see to it that they are not ragged. These students can contact their counselor whenever needed. This will help in checking ragging," said Tomer. Besides, the Greater Noida police too has formed an anti-ragging squad. "The members of the squad are taking round of the campus area as counseling for engineering colleges has started," said Shailendra Lal, deputy superintendent of police.
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