Around Town

Crackdown on tobacco vendors

New Delhi: Police initiated a crackdown against tobacco vendors close to schools and hospitals on Friday. The drive comes three months after the Delhi High Court directed Delhi Police Commissioner B K Gupta to strictly enforce the Control of Tobacco Products Act. Raids were also conducted at the North Campus,Shalimar Bagh,Ashok Vihar and Outer Delhi.

Observe Earth Hour,says Dikshit

New Delhi: Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday urged Delhiites to observe the Earth Hour tonight by switching off their electrical appliances. “People are requested to switch off all their electric appliances between 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on Saturday,” Dikshit said.

Five swine flu cases reported this month

New Delhi: Five swine flu cases have been reported this month. Delhi government officials confirmed that two cases have emerged from RML Hospital,one from MCD’s Hindu Rao Hospital and two from private laboratories. All patients are undergoing treatment.

Katara murder: Court issues notice

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notice to Delhi Police on the bail plea of Vikas Yadav,serving life term in the Nitish Katara murder case. The court sought the response from Delhi Police on the application of Vikas who is seeking interim bail for a period of three months to attend the marriage of his younger brother Kunal. The court has posted the matter for further hearing on April 7.