PM appeals for calm, PC reviews security
The delay in the Ayodhya title suit verdict, originally slated for September 24 and now fixed for pronouncement on September 30, has irked the security establishment which is already stretched for the Commonwealth Games beginning October 3. Amid apprehensions of trouble after the Ayodhya title suit verdict, Prime Minister
Basement water cause for alarm
The threat of dengue continues to loom large on the Common-wealth Games Village even as the MCD continues anti-larval spraying in and around the area. The real problem seems to be the waterlogged basements of the towers.
Charles will open CWG, so will Prez
President Pratibha D. Patil and Prince Charles are likely to share the honours at the inauguration of the Delhi Commonwealth Games.
`72cr for denied Bhopal victims
The group of ministers on the Bhopal gas tragedy, which met here Monday, reviewed the progress made by various ministries on its recommendations to the Union Cabinet three months ago. The ministerial panel has decided to change the site for disposal of toxic waste from Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh following protests from
Sonia, Rahul star Bihar campaigners
Congress president Sonia Gandhi and AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi will be the star campaigners of the party in the six-phased Bihar Assembly polls in the next two months.
SC may seek firm Centre commitment
Several legal experts are of the view that the top court might seek a “firm commitment” from the Centre regarding taking steps for ad hoc appointment of retiring judge, Justice D.V. Sharma as a “pre-condition” for deferring the verdict for sometime to save the Ayodhya title suit case from being going back to square. The UPSWB’s affidavit,
Centre tells states to be alert
The Centre has asked all states to beef up security to deal with any law and order problems arising in the event of the Supreme Court ordering the Allahabad high court on Tuesday to deliver its judgment on the Ayodhya title suit.
Pak man detained at Metro station
A Pakistani national, who is reportedly on a religious trip, was detained by Delhi police from the Rajouri Garden Metro Station after a woman passenger complained about his “suspicious” behaviour.
Govt relief of `4 lakhs for victims
The Delhi government has announced an ex-gratia of `4 lakhs to the three schoolchildren who were sexually abused by their cab driver after being drugged in central Delhi.
DU hardens stand on semester system
The Delhi University registrar has issued a circular saying that the teachers will have to submit an undertaking pled-ging that they will teach in semester mode or else face disciplinary action.