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AAP chief brainstorms
people-friendly steps
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Oz, a preferred destination
LG examines Asha Kiran facilities
Attempt to abduct Afghan woman
NHRC issues notice to govt
Sub-registrar offices get show cause notices
Transport tribunal formed DSGMC to hold career fair Auto drivers to hold rally on June 2
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AAP chief brainstorms
people-friendly steps
New Delhi, May 28 The party has already started implementing its concept of "mohalla sabhas" in the respective areas in line with its ambitious "Swaraj" model of governance and banking on the people's participation strategy it hopes to regain the lost ground after the Delhi drubbing during the Lok Sabha elections. In this regard, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal today called a meeting of its MLAs at his Tilak Lane residence where they were briefed about how to go about it. They were apprised about how to approach people to seek their suggestions and feedback on MLA funding. A handful of MLAs have started holding such gatherings and created mohalla sabhas knowing well that they do not have enough time in hand to take up developmental works with the fresh Delhi Assembly polls expected to happen anytime. "The Swaraj model will be put into practice for the first time in the country and MLA funds will be used as per people's needs and suggestions. We have divided the constituencies into mohalla sabhas and will hold meetings with locals to get their views on how and for what to be spent. They will be the ones to decide which agency will be awarded the work and which project is to be taken. A pamphlet saying-your money in your hand- will be distributed among people," Malviya Nagar MLA Somanth Bharti told The Tribune after the meeting. Ahead of the meeting, the former Delhi Chief Minister had informal sessions with the party's top brass during which the AAP's future roadmap was discussed, including organisational restructuring. |
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Oz, a preferred destination
New Delhi, May 28 "We are very happy that so many Indian are interested in visiting Australia. Tourism is the vital part of the broader bilateral relationship between Indian and Australia and we expect that these numbers will keep on growing," said Australia's High Commissioner Patrick Suckiling. There were 16,000 visitors from India during the month of March, bringing the total in the first three months of the year to 43,800, an increase of 10.4 per cent compared to the same period previous year. Total arrivals in the financial year ended on March 2014 were 1,73,000, which is again up by 10.33 per cent in comparison to the same period last year. This made India the 11th largest inbound market for the arrivals. Australia has also become one of the preferred destinations of Indian students. There are around 50,000 students enrolled in Australia. The enrolments of Indian students in Australia are up by 33 per cent in nine months starting from July last year to March. "The increasing interest in Australia is significant in our bilateral relations. This growing level will drive our relationship into stronger future," said Suckling. He said that one of the good things about the number of Indians going to Australia is that many of them are in treasury sector and we have 40 treasury education institutes in Australia. "When Indians students go to Australia, they get purpose-filled qualification that helps them make their lives better," said Suckling. "We have a well-established tourist industry. We expect to double the number of arrivals from India in next few years. As more people come from different parts of the world, the tourist operators in Australia have developed facilities to cater to different tastes and cultures," he said. Stating the reason behind rising interests for Australia among Indians, Suckling said, "Indians are travelling more and they want to have more of international experience. There is a sense of strength of relations between the two countries whether it's through cricket or the welcoming environment." Indicating a close cooperation with the newly formed government in India, the High Commissioner said that the two countries will work for economic reforms. "Mr Modi wants to focus on training Indians. It was his priority. He wants to focus on infrastructural development. There is a potential to help with the strength that Australia has in terms of education, infrastructure and agriculture," Suckling said. |
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LG examines Asha Kiran facilities
New Delhi, May 28 The need for additional posts for proper care of the residents was brought to the knowledge of LG. A presentation was made to him, highlighting various activities being carried out at Asha
Kiran. During his visit, the LG visited both the female as well as male cottages and the kitchens. Both the kitchens have automatic
roti-making and kneading machines. Asha Kiran has five cottages each in the male and female wing apart from ten dormitories. He also visited the medical care unit, which has at present eight officers and 67
para-medical staff. The officials of the home informed the LG that Asha Kiran Home was made fully operational in 1989. Initially, it had a capacity of 300 residents (male, female, adult and child), but gradually its strength rose over the years. At present, it has 906 residents, apart from 132 residents in Asha Jyoti at Hari Nagar and Asha Deep at
Narela. The LG appreciated the fact that this is the biggest Home in the country. In order to further decongest it, a new Home will be constructed. |
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Attempt to abduct Afghan woman
New Delhi, May 28 The incident took place at around 11:30 pm when the victim, who is in her early 20s, was at the market to buy medicine. "As the couple were crossing the road near Ashram flyover, a man came from Moolchand side in a car and stopped in front of them. Using filthy language, he asked the woman to sit in his car. As the couple ignored him and tried to move away, he tried to abduct the woman," said a police official. Following this, a scuffle erupted between the couple and the attacker during which the woman's bag, containing around 800 dollars, a photocopy of the woman's passport and Rs 4,500, fell inside the car. As locals and bystanders rushed toward the car hearing the commotion, the man fled the scene in his car. Police said they have registered a case under sections 365 (kidnapping) and 392 (robbery) of the Indian Penal Code. Although the couple failed to note down the complete registration number of the car, they have provided the last numbers as 1160. Several teams have been constituted and a manhunt has been
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NHRC issues notice to govt
New Delhi, May 28 The NHRC also asked the Delhi Police Commissioner to inform the status of case registered at Police Station Malviya Nagar in January. Both the authorities have been given six weeks' time to respond. The Commission passed the recommendatory orders after careful consideration of the report of its Investigation Division as well as the enquiry report of B.L. Garg, retired Additional District and Sessions Judge. The Commission observed that it is prima facie proved that there was gross violation of human rights of the African national women. The enquiry report of B.L. Garg concluded that the then Law Minister and his supporters humiliated the African women and as no drug was found from their possession. |
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Sub-registrar offices get show cause notices
New Delhi, May 28 The Principal Secretary said that the shortcomings were noticed at sub-registrar offices such as non-functioning token management system, CCTV operations, queue management system, etc. "It was viewed very seriously and directions have been given to the Deputy Commissioner (North West) to issue show cause notices and take necessary action against the officials concerned," said a senior government official. |
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