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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Academicians seek extension of deadline for submitting OBC certificates to DU
Jun 23, 2025 05:26 AM IST Academicians and former members of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) Commission have appealed to the University Grants Commission (UGC) to direct Delhi university to extend the deadline for submitting OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates by 15-20 days, citing administrative delays that cost hundreds of students their admissions each year. Academicians seek extension of deadline for submitting OBC certificates to DU In a letter to the UGC Chairman, Anand Prakash, members of Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) executive and former member of the commission for OBC, Delhi, along with other signatories, highlighted how students from rural and underprivileged backgrounds often miss admission deadlines due to delays in obtaining updated caste certificates from local authorities. 'Each year, a large number of students, particularly those from rural and underprivileged backgrounds, are denied admission solely due to the non-availability of the current year's OBC certificate at the time of document submission/verification,' the letter said. The signatories, including Ashok Kumar (former DUTA executive member) and Ram Kishore Yadav (member, academic council), wrote that nearly 10% of eligible OBC students lose admission opportunities annually due to this issue. 'Such a provision will ensure fair and equitable access to education for OBC students and minimise dropout or rejection rates due to procedural delays,' the letter added. When contacted, UGC officials did not respond to a request for comment.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Delhi cop dies, 24 hurt in Gurugram bus accident
A Delhi Police constable died and at least 24 others were injured when a speeding Rajasthan Roadways bus jumped lanes and crashed into a car at Panchgaon Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur highway on Saturday morning, police said. The Rajasthan Roadways bus, after the accident. (HT Photo) The deceased cop was identified as Ashok Kumar, 39, who came from Golawas village in Alwar. Investigators said he was posted at the Delhi Police commissioner's office and was going home when the accident took place. The bus started from the Sarai Kale Khan Interstate Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Delhi at 7.30am and was headed towards Jaipur, when the accident took place between 9am and 9.15am. Sandeep Kumar, public relations officer of the Gurugram police, said the accident took place due to speeding and reckless driving by the driver. 'The car had climbed on the expressway from a connecting road to move towards Jaipur. Meanwhile, the bus driver, due to speeding, failed to slow down the bus and took a sharp turn to avoid collision,' he said. There were at least 20 passengers in the bus and four more in the Maruti WagonR the bus collided with, police said. Kumar said that after hitting the car, it went over the divider and toppled on the opposite carriageway, injuring and trapping passengers. Police said other commuters alerted them and locals started pulling out passengers from a hole in the roof of the bus, caused due to the accident. The commuters in the car were also pulled out and all of them were admitted to hospitals, police said, adding that many suffered fractures. The Delhi Police constable, however, died during treatment at a private hospital in Manesar, they said. Police said that a passenger, 35-year-old Astha Raghav who was travelling in the bus with her nine-year-old daughter, alleged that she and several other passengers had cautioned the driver multiple times to slow down and drive safely, but he kept speeding. Raghav, a Shahdara resident, was travelling to Neemrana. Police said the Rajasthan state transport authorities have been contacted to ascertain the identity of the bus driver, who fled the spot. On Raghav's complaint, an FIR was registered against the bus driver under sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 281 (rash driving) and 125 (a) (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Bilaspur police station.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Policeman dies in accident on Delhi-Jaipur highway
Delhi Police Head Constable Ashok Kumar (39) was killed in an accident on Saturday morning after the state transport bus he was travelling on overturned on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. The bus was on its way to Jaipur when the accident took place. According to Sub-Inspector Birender Singh of the Bilaspur Police Station, the bus was ferrying several passengers when it braked and swerved to avoid a WagonR near Panchgaon Chowk. 'The incident took place around 9.30 am. The bus was going at a significant speed… the driver saw the car and hit the brakes, but the vehicle went out of control and overturned,' Singh told The Indian Express. The injured, including the bus driver, conductor and children, have been admitted to different hospitals with critical injuries. 'We do not have details of the total number of passengers and those injured, or where they are all being treated yet. An FIR (against the driver) is likely but, for that, the medico-legal reports as well as statements/complaints have to come from one of the injured,' said the officer. Kumar hailed from Molawas village in Alwar district. A brother of the policeman said he has two children, a boy and a girl. He said he was supposed to be taking his daughter as well on the bus, but decided against it as he was getting late and sent her home. Earlier this month, a 24-year-old from Rajasthan lost his life in an accident on the same national highway. Sumit Meena and his four friends, all from Rajasthan, were travelling from Alwar to Delhi in a Hyundai i20 on June 11 when their vehicle met with an accident near Mannat Hotel at Sidhravali around 3.30 am. As per a complaint filed by Kamal Singh Meena, Sumit's father, at the Bilaspur police station, the vehicle was driven by Sumit's friend when it collided with an unidentified large vehicle. Kamal, in his complaint, alleged that the friend was driving negligently. (with PTI inputs)
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Delhi cop dies as roadways bus crashes into car, overturns on NH-8
Gurgaon: A Delhi Police head constable died and five others were injured when a Rajasthan Roadways bus overturned while trying to avoid hitting a car that had suddenly taken the Delhi-Jaipur highway from a service road on Saturday morning. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accident occurred at the notorious Panchgaon Chowk, which has reported at least 10 deaths in the past three years. Ashok Kumar (39), who was from Alwar in Rajasthan, was posted at the Delhi police commissioner's office. He suffered critical head injuries and succumbed to them at a private hospital in the city. According to cops, the accident occurred around 9am when the bus — headed for Sikar in Rajasthan from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi — attempted to speed its way through the crowded junction. "All of a sudden, a Wagon R emerged from the service road on to the highway. The bus driver slammed the brakes and swerved to the left, but ended up hitting the car from behind. Since the bus was at high speed, it crashed past the road divider and overturned on the other carriageway," a police official said. Although the Wagon R was severely damaged, its driver escaped without any injuries. Passersby were the first responders. Along with traffic cops, they evacuated the bus passengers through broken windows and a damaged roof. The injured, who included a 10-year-old child, were rushed to various hospitals in Manesar and Gurgaon. A traffic sub-inspector, who was at the site when the accident occurred, blamed both drivers for negligence. "The car driver did not see the speeding bus coming from the Delhi side while taking a turn on the highway. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The bus, too, was hurtling down the road at 70kmph and failed to apply the brakes in time. Although it was a highway, the bus should have been travelling at no more than 30kmph because it was an intersection and had a high traffic volume. Speeding is the main reason behind accidents at Panchgaon Chowk," he added. Passengers alleged they had warned the bus driver about his reckless driving earlier in the journey, but to no avail. Ram Kumar Yadav, a passenger, said one traveller had even deboarded at Dhaula Kuan in Delhi, fearing an accident. "He had requested the driver to slow down, but he continued to drive the same way. Even the bus conductor supported him, saying that drivers of Rajasthan Roadways buses drive fast, but they ensure the safety of passengers. After reaching Delhi from Hyderabad, I boarded this bus to reach Kotputli and was sitting in the third seat. I suffered injuries to the hand," he added. Astha Raghav, who was travelling with her nine-year-old daughter to Neemrana, confirmed the driver's reckless behaviour despite protests from passengers. Both mother and daughter were injured in the accident. Pappu, a witness to the accident, said coordinated efforts with cops helped rescue 35 passengers in just a couple of minutes. Avtar Singh, the traffic in-charge for that section of NH-8, said the vehicles were promptly removed using an earthmover to avoid any traffic snarls. "We took six injured persons to hospital. One of them was declared dead on arrival," he added. A case of rash driving and causing death due to negligence was registered against the bus driver at Bilaspur police station, said ASI Sandeep Kumar. "The injured passengers are being treated at various hospitals. We have initiated an investigation," he added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
LMC waste collection charges in two slabs
Lucknow: Homeowners in the city with properties valued up to Rs 5,000 tax annually will now save around Rs 50 every month on waste collection charges, thanks to a revised user charge system rolled out by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on Friday. Marking the first revision since 2017, the new system replaces the earlier flat monthly fee of Rs 100 for all households. Under the updated structure, properties with an annual value up to Rs 5,000 will now be charged Rs 50 per month (Rs 600 annually), while those valued above Rs 5,000 will continue to pay Rs 100 per month (Rs 1,000 annually). Of the city's 8.3 lakh households, nearly 40% fall under the lower-value category, directly benefiting from this change. The revision aims to improve compliance, encourage regular payments, and strengthen the city's sanitation infrastructure. Mayor Sushma Kharkwal launched the service by making the first online payment through the official website followed by other residents including chief tax assessment officer Ashok Kumar, VM Pathak and Neha Singh. To promote digital transactions, the LMC is offering a 10% discount on advance payments made via UPI, BBPS net banking, or card until June 30. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experts Urge Seniors With Muscle Loss To Take This Key Nutrient Daily Native Creatine Learn More Undo After this date, the discount will only apply if both house tax and user charges are paid together. A 10% discount also applies to all lump-sum payments. A pproved during a special executive committee meeting held on March 24, the system is designed to make billing more transparent and collection more efficient. Kharkwal urged citizens to adopt the system, highlighting its role in building a "smart and clean city." Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar instructed officials to raise awareness of the revised charges and ensure that every household is informed. Residents are encouraged to report any post-payment collection demands at the mayor's helpline: 6389200005. Lucknow: Homeowners in the city with properties valued up to Rs 5,000 tax annually will now save around Rs 50 every month on waste collection charges, thanks to a revised user charge system rolled out by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on Friday. Marking the first revision since 2017, the new system replaces the earlier flat monthly fee of Rs 100 for all households. Under the updated structure, properties with an annual value up to Rs 5,000 will now be charged Rs 50 per month (Rs 600 annually), while those valued above Rs 5,000 will continue to pay Rs 100 per month (Rs 1,000 annually). Of the city's 8.3 lakh households, nearly 40% fall under the lower-value category, directly benefiting from this change. The revision aims to improve compliance, encourage regular payments, and strengthen the city's sanitation infrastructure. Mayor Sushma Kharkwal launched the service by making the first online payment through the official website followed by other residents including chief tax assessment officer Ashok Kumar, VM Pathak and Neha Singh. To promote digital transactions, the LMC is offering a 10% discount on advance payments made via UPI, BBPS net banking, or card until June 30. After this date, the discount will only apply if both house tax and user charges are paid together. A 10% discount also applies to all lump-sum payments. A pproved during a special executive committee meeting held on March 24, the system is designed to make billing more transparent and collection more efficient. Kharkwal urged citizens to adopt the system, highlighting its role in building a "smart and clean city." Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar instructed officials to raise awareness of the revised charges and ensure that every household is informed. Residents are encouraged to report any post-payment collection demands at the mayor's helpline: 6389200005.
