Delhi power rates increased
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) increased electricity rates by five paise per unit in Delhi. An official said, “The commission in the current tariff order to increased the tariff by five paise per unit for all the consumers including domestic, agriculture & industrials. The rates which will come into force from March 1, this year will be applicable up to March 31 2009. There is, however, no increase in the fixed changes in any category”.
The official said, “The MYT regulations ….
Mayawati holds a “bhaichara rally” in Delhi
Chief Minister Mayawati with ten thousands supporters of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has reached the Delhi’s Ram Lila ground today for a massive show of strength by the Dalit leader.
The BSP supremo’s ‘Sarv Samaj Bhaichara’ rally comes a few days after she hinted she might not withdraw support to the United Progressive Alliance government with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreeing to most of the demands put forth by her for Uttar Pradesh’s development.
Mayawati, who became Uttar Pradesh chief minister ….
Fire at scrap factory in Sahibabad
A scrap factory in a garden area of Sahibabad caught a major fire on Saturday in which goods worth lakhs of rupees damaged.The incident took place in the garden area of Shalimar.
Four fire tenders & three foam tenders along with 150 personnel were engaged in the fire-fighting operations at scrap factory of Sahibabad but the fire could not be controlled yet. The fire was started at around 2.00 am in the godown.
Another site for Appu Ghar in Delhi
The Supreme Court has asked the Central government to allot an alternative site for the Appu Ghar at market price within two months if it is possible. A bench headed by Justice Arijit Pasayat also asked the Delhi Development Authority & Land & Development Office to furnish their response through an affidavit detailing if they were ready to allocate another site for the most sought after recreation centre.
The court’s directive came after senior advocate Arun Jaitley appearing for Appu Ghar’s ….
Hunger strike of India Airlines employees’ continues
The Indian Airlines employees are on a hunger strike for the past three days demanding fundamental facilities for the workers. The condition of many of the striking employees has started deteriorating as the fast entered fourth day also. They are seeking justice for the employees who have been associated with the airlines for more than past 17 years. However, the airlines administration & government has refused to budge.
The employees do not even enjoy basic facilities like provident fund, gratuity, leaves ….
High alert in Mumbai, Delhi & in Lucknow
Security in Delhi was beefed up on Monday after police received intelligence inputs about militant outfits planning terror strike in the national capital Delhi, economical capital Mumabi & in Lucknow also. Karnal Singh the Joint Commissioner of Police said, “We received an input that some militant outfits are planning to create terror in the national capital by targeting some prominent locations & based on that we have taken necessary security precautions”.
Following the intelligence warning, Police Commissioner Y.S. Dadwal ….
Life Term for Romesh in Kunjum murder case
Romesh Sharma
The Patiala House court awarded life term to Romesh Sharma, alleged frontman of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, & five others for murdering his fashion designer girlfriend Kunjum Budhiraja nine years ago.
Judge S P Garg also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on Sharma & Rs 5,000 each on his nephew Surinder Mishra & Tejinder Virdi alias Dolly. Other accused Hemchand, Santram & Ramesh were fined Rs 1,000 each.
The court had on February 15 ….
Amar Singh’s father passes away
Harish Chander Singh the father of general secretary Samajwadi Party Amar Singh, passed away in Delhi on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 82 years old. Amar Singh said that his father was suffering from cardiac ailment & had been under treatment at a Fortis Hospital in Noida for ….
Read More: Amar Singh’s father passes awayDr. Jeevan Raut arrested: Kidney Racket
Amit & Jeevan
Dr. Jeevan Raut 36 years old the brother of Dr. Amit Kumar the kingpin of the biggest kidney racket of India has been arrested from Lodhi Gardens area in South Delhi on Sunday. A special team of CBI from Delhi arrested Dr. Jeevan Raut. Dr. Jeevan was a co-accused in iilegal Kidney Racket. He was arrested at 2:00 pm today by CBI. An interpol notice was pending against Dr. Jeevan Raut. ….
Read More: Dr. Jeevan Raut arrested: Kidney RacketAppu Ghar to closed down on Sunday
A view of Appu Ghar.
Appu Ghar a long been a source of delight for every child to be closed down on Sunday evening. Gyan Vijeshwar chairman of Apuu Ghar said, “We are closing down. But we will be visible again in Jaipur. I am hoping that some wonderful decision crops up so that the government is compelled to help us get an alternative land here”.
Appu Ghar the country’s first Disneyland to be closed down ….
Romesh Sharma convicted in Kunjum murder case
Romesh Sharma
Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s frontman Romesh Sharma was on Friday convicted by a Delhi court for hatching conspiracy to murder his fashion designer girlfriend Kunjum Budhiraja. Five others Surinder Mishra, Hemchand, Santram, Ramesh & Tejinder Virdi alias Dolly were also found guilty for entering into conspiracy to eliminate Budhiraja.
They were convicted under section 302 & 120 B of Indian Penal Code. The court fixed February 18 for hearing arguments on quantum of sentence.
ASI arrested for accepting bribe in Kidney Racket
ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector) of Delhi Police Ravinder Kumar Singh arrested for allegedly taking Rs 19 lakh as bribe from kidney racket accused Upendra’s driver.
However, six others are absconding. Extortion charges slapped against all seven for allegedly accepting bribe from the accused in the kidney racket.
Attacks on Metro at Delhi
There were some chemical & terror attacks at various stations of Delhi Metro early this morning
to check emergency response of various agencies involved in disaster management. The mock drills were carried out simultaneously at Rajiv Chowk, Chawri Bazar , Rithala & Shastri Park at around 6:15 a.m.
Gen. N.C. Vij Vice Chairman of NDMA said. “The Metro system anywhere in the world is a higly target & the efficiency of various agencies like Metro, district administration & police in such ….
No bail for Yusuf, Rubeena
The sources said that the Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of two accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, the members of the Memon family Rubeena & Yusuf. While Rubeena’s bail plea was dismissed, the apex court ordered setting up of a medical board to asses Yusuf’s mental health.
The apex court made it clear that Yusuf’s bail plea would be considered only after the medical board submits its report. Both the Yusuf & Rubeena were sentenced to life term ….
CBI to produce kidney kingpin in court
The CBI will produce Dr. Amit Kumar, the alleged kingpin of the kidney transplant racket in a Delhi court on Sunday. It will ask for further custody so that Amit Kumar can be questioned in detail. A CBI team had brought Dr Amit to Delhi from Kathmandu on Saturday. Dr. Amit Kumar is likely to be charged under several sections, including violation of the Human Organ Transplant Act. The CBI will also be looking into the money laundering aspect of ….
Read More: CBI to produce kidney kingpin in courtChina protests PM’s assertion on Arunachal
Manmohan Singh
China has taken exception to Manmohan Singh Prime Minister of India assertion that Arunachal Pradesh belongs to India & lodged a protest over it. The sources said that the China has conveyed to India that it was not proper to make such comments at a time when the two countries were engaged in talks over the boundary question. They did not specify when & where the informal protest was lodged. Manmohan Singh, ….
Read More: China protests PM’s assertion on ArunachalMCD seals 37 properties in various parts of Delhi
The (MCD) Municipal Corporation of Delhi sealed 37 properties in various parts of the New Delhi for violation of the building bye-laws.
The sources said that 17 properties were sealed in the West Delhi Zone of the Vikaspuri area & nine were sealed in Shahdara (south) Zone in Shahdara area. “In Shahdara (north) & central zones, four properties each in Nandnagari & South Extension Part-II respectively were sealed.Three properties were sealed in the Najafgarh zone, sources said.
New visa system shock for Indian doctors
The United Kingdom is set to introduce its new point based system for the Highly Skilled Migrant Visa from 29 February. The system is introduced in various tiers for smooth passage. Indian doctors looking at post-graduate trainee positions will be in for a shock.According to the new points based system, no Highly Skilled Migrant Visas will be given to doctors from non-European Nation countries for training positions. But those already in the UK will not ….
Read More: New visa system shock for Indian doctorsNew Delhi’s minimum temperature remains below normal
Several parts of North India are still shivering under cold conditions with fog and mist disrupting air traffic. Delhiites also shivered due to cold but clear morning on Thursday with the minimum temperature remaining below normal. The Met office said that the minimum temperature at 6.4 degrees Celsius was three degrees below normal while the maximum at 20.5 degrees which was two degrees below normal.
Read More: New Delhi’s minimum temperature remains below normalFaridabad resident found dead in Capital
Joginder 48 years old a resident of Faridabad was found dead in Lajpat Nagar area of South Delhi. The sources said that the Joginder was a driver by profession had come to visit relatives in Dayanand Colony of Lajpat Nagar. Police said that he was attacked by four or five men.They said that there were stab wounds on Joginder’s body & an attempt was also made to set him on fire. A case has been registered & the body sent ….
Read More: Faridabad resident found dead in Capital