New Delhi, June 26
Delhi University has announced its first cutoff list for admission to various undergraduate courses for the 2013-14.

According to the cutoff list, in Hans Raj College minimum percentage for admission in general category the percentage in commerce is 96.75-98.75%, economics 97.25%, English 95.5-97%, Hindi 75%, and in history 92.95%. In OBC category, commerce 94-96%, economics 95.25%, English 93.5-95% Hindi 72% and in history the percentage is 87-90% while under SC category, for commerce 92-94%, economics 95%, English 92.5-94%, Hindi 72% and History 85-88%. In ST category in commerce the percentage is 85-87%, economics 94%, English 92.5-94%, Hindi 72% in History 95-88%.

In Hindu College, the highest percentage in general category for commerce is 96.75-99.75%, economics 97.5%, English 97.75-98.5%, Hindi 80-85%, history 93-95%, political science 95-97%, philosophy 88%-91%, physics 96.66%, chemistry 96.33%, botany 92%, zoology 94% and maths 96.5%.

In OBC category, physics 95.66%, chemistry 95.33%, botany 91%, zoology 90% and maths 95.5%.

In SC category, the percenatge in physics is 85%, chemistry 90.33%, botany 90% and maths 92%.

In IP College, general category in commerce the heghets percentage is 95.5%, economics 95%, English 92-96%, Hindi 80%, history 89-94%, political science 90-94% and philosophy 87% and maths 9%.

In Kirorimal College for the admission in general category in commerce the percentage is 96.75%, economics 95.5-98.5%, English 92-96%, Hindi 82%, history 89-95%, geography 91-93%, political science 93-95%, physics 95.33%, chemistry 95%, botany 86%, zoology 89%, maths 95% and statistics 95%.

In Lady Shriram College, general category, in commerce 97.75-98.75%, economics 97.75%, English 97%, Hindi 78%, history 95.75%, political science 95.75%, philosophy 95%.

In Miranda House College in general category for the admission in economics the highest percentage is 96.5-97%, English 95-97.5%, Hindi 85-90%, history 92-96%, geography 96.5%, political science 96.5% and in philosophy 91%.

In Ramjas College, general category, in commerce the highest 965-98.5%, economics 94.5-97.5%, English 92-98%, Hindi 80-85%, history 90-96% and in political science 94-97.5%.

In Shri Ram College of Commerce in general category the highest percentage in commerce is 97% and economics 97.5%.

New Delhi, June 26
While taking note of the difficulties being faced by the residents and tourists in the historical town of Mehrauli, the Delhi Government today stressed upon the need of providing better connectivity through elevated roads, widened surface roads or suitable underpasses.

The issue of easing overcrowding, congestion and longer traffic jams in Mehrauli was today discussed in a high level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

The meeting was organized at the instance of Delhi Vidhan Sabha Speaker Yoganand Shastri and was attended by PWD Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan, Chief Secretary D.M. Spolia, Secretary (Environment) Sanjiv Kumar, Vice-Chairman (DDA) Dipti Vilasa and senior officials from the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) and other agencies concerned, apart from eminent residents of Mehrauli.

The tentative alignment was also discussed in the meeting. It was decided to appoint a consultant to complete spade works at the earliest in order to the enable the government to move towards constructions. Dr. Shastri stated that the PWD has already conducted a preliminary survey which needs to be properly studied for an immediate action.

"The better connectivity is looking feasible by constructing two separate roads from Mehrauli Bus Terminus to M.B. Road near Anuvrat Marg Ahimsa Sthal with a length of 1.2 km and from Shahi Idgah to Arun Asaf Ali Marg via Sanjav Van with a length of 1 km," said Dikshit. She stated that all the agencies, including Environment and Forests, ASI, DDA and PWD will have to work in tandem to overcome objections to be raised by any of the affected agency.

The officials presented the opinion that the present single narrow road connecting Mehrauli to other parts of the city does not suffice the quantum of traffic as the historical town of Mehrauli has witnessed substantial expansion and increase in population, resulting in the road being overcrowded and congested.

"The present situation is causing longer traffic jams and inconvenience to the residents and tourists. Either elevated roads, widened surface roads or suitable underpasses could be constructed without affecting archaeological monuments," said Dr Shastri.

The basic idea is to provide relief to the residents at the earliest, hence, the government may instruct the agencies to expedite completion of consultant's report, he said.

New Delhi, June 26
With the arrest of five persons, the special cell of the Delhi Police busted an international narcotics drug syndicate that had Dubai link.

The accused were identified as Mehboob Khan of Mumbai, Arther Frank, a Nigerian national, Sandeep Bansal from Anand Vihar and Krishna Kumar of Delhi. The police recovered 370 kg of ephedrine worth Rs 125 crore from their possession.

The police had information that Khan would deliver a consignment of ephedrine to a Nigerian national in Shakarpur. The police laid a trap. Khan along with his one associate Drona came at 8.30 pm. When Khan handed over the consignment to Frank, they were apprehended. About 50 kg of ephedrine was recovered from the possession of Frank and 290 kg from Khan.

During interrogation the accused said that they are part of a big international narcotics syndicate involved in supplying of ephedrine. They were acting on the behest of Abu Dada, alias Baba, who is based in Dubai. Khan and Frank acted as courier and supplied ephedrine to various persons of Nigerian origin in Delhi, who smuggled the drugs to other countries through courier.

They also disclosed that Drona, a member of the syndicate, received a consignment of ephedrine from Bansal Pharma in Bhagirath Palace, Delhi, and sent it to Hapur, UP, to deliver it to a buyer. But later Nigerian buyer insisted delivery in Delhi and consignment was brought to Delhi by Drona. Khan and his associate took delivery of the consignment.

Following their interrogation, the police conducted a raid at Bansal Pharma and arrested Sandeep Bansal, owner of the unit. Around 20 kg of ephedrine was seized from his office. Krishan Kumar, who had supplied 20 kg ephedrine to Bansal was arrested from Chandni Chowk and 10 kg ephedrine was seized from his possession. Both Bansal and Kumar are traders of the chemicals in Bhagirath Palace, Delhi.

New Delhi, June 26
Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijay Kumar Malhotra today condemned the hooliganism at India Gate and on other important roads by hundreds of motorcycle riders on Shabe-Baraat.

He called upon leaders of a community, police and the government to control these mischief mongers who try to spoil the communal harmony in Delhi.

Prof. Malhotra put the Delhi Police on the dock for not making adequate arrangements and taking stern action against the hooligans. He said that every year these anti-social element motorcyclists do stunts on the roads by taking out procession and harass the public.

"In spite of having knowledge about the same, the police did not make any arrangements to discourage these elements. These mischief mongers stopped cars and broke the window pans and danced on the roof top of cars, but the police remained silent spectator," said Prof. Malhotra.

"When the entire traffic came to halt due to huge jam and these elements started pelting stones on the police, then only the police came into action. Women and children were crying and the mischief mongers continued to enjoy and created chaos by these hoodlums," he said.

He alleged that the police are afraid of taking any action against such criminals and afraid of orders from above for not taking any action.

New Delhi, June 26
On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse, the 11th Run Against "Drug Abuse" was organized at India Gate, wherein more than 3,500 jawans of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Central Reserve Police Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Border Security Force, Coast Guard, Sashastra Seema Bal, Central Industrial Security Force, National Cadit Corps, Scouts and students from various educational institutions, officials of the ONGC and activists with Health Fitness Trust participated.

While, Delhi Minister for Social Welfare Kiran Walia flagged off the Run, the volunteers and participants were ran enthusiastically taking banners and placards in their hands with effective messages against drug abuse to sensitize people.

To convey the message, a series of events were organised at the venue. A thematic cultural show with nukkar nataks, showcasing various positive activities like slogan march such as "Say no to drugs" "Save the girl child" "protect the women" was organized along with other events like yoga, marshal arts self-defence, poster competition, counselling and exposition on drug addiction were also presented.