Youth killed in Bhiwani

The Haryana government has ordered a judicial probe into the killing of a 22-year-old innocent youth near Bhiwani. The victim Kuldeep, was a final-year graduation student in Vaish College in Bhiwani. He was shot dead by police without any provocation while returning from a party in the wee hours today. While Kuldeep’s parents alleged that it was an intentional killing, the police claimed that it was a case of “mistaken identity”.

The students in Bhiwani went on a rampage today, indulging in rioting and arson. They also attacked police vehicles. All schools and colleges in Bhiwani remained closed on Monday. The Haryana government has ordered a judicial probe into the incident. The main accused, constable Karmbir has been arrested a case has been registered against seven other personnel of Hissar’s Hansi Police.

According to Kuldeep’s brother Vikas, who was present with him during the shootout, said that police stopped their motorcycles in the way and one of them fired a shot from a point blank range at Kuldeep without any provocation. Kuldeep died on the spot. Ironically, the police inquired about their whereabouts only after the shootout. After learning that they shot dead a wrong person, the guilty policemen fled from the spot.

Eye-witness sources said that the policemen were in an inebriated condition and they manhandled Kuldeep and his brother before firing at the innocent boy. Kuldeep was scheduled to marry at the end of this month, but now his family has gone into deep grief and despair. The Haryana government has announced a compensation of Rs. 2 lakh to Kuldeep’s family and promised a job to one family member. However, Kuldeep’s father Satpal has refused to accept any compensation. “I only want my son back,” he said.

 

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The wait is over. Nokia 5800 XpressMusic hit the Indian market with much fanfare. While everyone is excited to know about Nokia 5800 price, let’s take a look on what exactly the phone has in store for the consumers. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic introduces the ‘Media Bar’, which is the latest buzzword in cellular market. ‘Media Bar’ is a drop down menu that provides direct access to music and entertainment. It also includes favourite tracks, videos and photos. The ‘Media Bar’ offers a direct link to the web and online sharing. The Nokia 5800 price could be between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 22,000 in Indian market. Here are the key specifications of the Nokia XpressMusic 5800: Introduces ‘Media Bar’ Supports Flash content Offers all music features including a graphic equalizer 8GB Memory 3.5mm jack and built-in surround sound stereo speaker Easy access to browse and purchase tracks from Nokia Music Store Offers Nokia Contacts Bar, which is like a digital RSS feed on your life Touch-screen facility 3.2 megapixel camera 3.2-inch widescreen display The price of Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is approximately US$ 400. In India, it could be somewhere in the range of Rs. 20,000 – Rs. 22,000. The exact Nokia 5800 is not known yet. But it could differ from the city to city and depending on the market conditions and festival offers.

Condoleezza Rice to arrive in India; Pranab, Rice to sign 123 Agreement

The US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will arrive in India today. Rice and External Affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee will sign the 123 Agreement, which was a contentious part of the Indo-US Nuclear Deal. In a veiled threat to India, Rice had warned India of serious consequence if its conducts nuclear test again. Rice had made that statement before the vote in the Senate. External Affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee played down Condoleezza Rice’s threat and said India always followed a policy of nuclear moratorium, but it reserves the right to conduct nuclear tests if the situation demands so. Opposition parties including BJP and Left have already criticized the government over the nuclear deal. They accused the UPA government of surrendering India’s interest before the US. The Left has declared to observe October 4 as a “Black Day”.

Is Shila dixit Mental?

Delhi CM Shiela Dixit’s comments on the murder of Headlines Today TV journalist Soumya Viswanathan, sent shockwave across the country. While reacting to the murder of Soumya Viswanathan, Sheila Dixit said, “Driving at 3 AM alone in a city, which people believe is not very safe for women after dark…one should not be adventurous”. Although she expressed sympathy for Soumya’s family, Sheila Dixit drew flak from all comments for her “insensitive” comments. The outrageous statement made by the Chief Minister proved that Delhi government cared little about the women in the city. The CM herself admitted that Delhi is no longer safe for women. Sheila Dixit’s latest statement sparked off a controversy with young women professionals came out in open, slamming the Chief Minister and demanded an apology from her over this issue. The IIMC students sent roses to Shiela Dixit with the message “Get Well Soon” on Gandhi Jayanti.

India enforce Smoking Ban from yesterday, October 2, 2008. But can be assured Government will ban on Smoking Production Company??? I think No Because money matters…

The morning of October 2, 2008 began a new era in India, with the a strict ban has been imposed on smoking on public places from today. Kudos to Health Minister Ambumani Ramadoss and the UPA government for making it possible. In a clear warning to the smokers, the government has enforced the ban on smoking on public places including hotels, restaurants, pubs, offices, shopping malls, hospitals, cinema halls, bus stops, railway stations, schools, colleges, courts and international airports. The smoking ban comes into force on the 140th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The Union Health Ministry issued a notification for the ban under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution), Act 2003. The government decided to go ahead with the smoking ban after receiving a green signal from the Supreme Court even though some states like Maharashtra and Bihar had raised objections to it. According to new notification, if somebody is found guilty of smoking in the public places, he/she will have to pay a fine up to Rs. 200. To enforce the smoking ban strictly, the government has empowered certain officials to impose the penalty on people who violate the rules. Police Officers, Food Inspectors, Excise Inspectors, Gazetted Officers of state and central governments, Teachers, Lecturers, Professors, Bank Officers , CDMO and Doctors have been authorised to prevent smoking in respective areas and impose penalty if required. Managements of the private companies will be responsible to prevent smoking in their company/office premises.