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LG reviews working of govt departments
DU don held for ‘Maoist links'
Jhuggi cluster catches fire
NGO lauded for improving lot
of slum kids
3 nabbed for molesting actress
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LG reviews working of govt departments
New Delhi, May 9 During the meeting, the Secretary (PWD) said the contractors personally supervise the works on the field. Eleven corridors have been identified to carry out the encroachment drive. Fifty per cent of desilting has been done. The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is being informed of the water and sewerage leakage points. Giving the details of the meeting, the Secretary (Health) said there are 36 hospitals under the Health department out of which six are constituted as societies and are functioning relatively better than the remaining 30. Eight teams have been constituted for the regular inspection of these 30 hospitals. The LG suggested a mechanism in consultation with PWD to reduce the downtime of responding to local faults, especially in critical areas like operation theatre. "The role of MCDs in the upkeep of hospitals be examined carefully. Arrangements should be made with ambulance services," said the LG. He directed the officials to send daily reports regarding water, electricity and drainage blockage. |
DU don held for ‘Maoist links'
New Delhi, May 9 The arrest of the English teacher comes after questioning him for more than four times in the last six months and this has led to protest from Delhi University teachers who have condemned the police action. "This is a gross violation of his basic human rights.... This is an attempt to stifle voices of dissent and suppress those who have been vocal against injustice and oppression," said DUTA representatives. Prof. Saibaba's wife, Vasantha, accompanied by DU teachers, lodged a missing person complaint at the Maurice Nagar police station an hour after he was picked. She said, "Even this time, the police have acted without any prior information and abducted Dr Saibaba and he confirmed that he was being taken to Nagpur by the Gadchiroli police. Clearly there is an attempt to frame him up." The Maharashtra police have apprehended Saibaba on charges of allegedly being a member of a banned terrorist outfit (CPI-Maoist), providing logistics and helping in the recruitment for the group. |
Jhuggi cluster catches fire
New Delhi, May 9 According to a fire department official, two persons had suffered minor injuries. They were given first aid. "We received a call at around 7.35 am that a fire had broken out in the jhuggi cluster in Wazirabad. Eight fire tenders were sent to the spot to douse the fire," the official said. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained.—TNS |
NGO lauded for improving lot
of slum kids
New Delhi, May 9 Support to the Asha Society was endorsed at a function organized by the Australian High Commissioner Patrick Suckling recently. The event was held to felicitate Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram for his support to the NGO. Welcoming the Finance Minister, the Australian envoy underscored the good work done by Asha over the years. Under its Direct Aid programme, the Australian mission has also funded several projects of the
organisation.—TNS |
3 nabbed for molesting actress
New Delhi, May 9 The arrested have been identified as Satish (31), Rakesh (32) and Virender (25). The police have recovered the actress' belongings.—TNS |
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