PRIVATE SECTOR TO PLAY A MAJOR ROLE: MEIRA KUMAR The private sector is expanding and attaining global dimensions as the government has done a lot for it in terms of rebates and concessions, Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Meira Kumar said.
HUMNABAD
Defunct public toilets in Bidar The Town Municipal Council authorities state that the Slum Clearance Board had not handed over the toilets to them. Even in Koliwada and Jerpet, the toilets have remained locked for 24 hours throughout the year.
Rural transport connectivity on demand: Transport Authority Regional Transport authority Deputy Commissioner Dr Ravishankar has directed transport authorities to make necessary arrangements for rural people and connect more routes for their convenience.
Monsoon magic... The Abbey Falls, one of the famous tourist spots near Madikeri, is now attractive with snow-like water-slabs due to the heavy rains in the district for the past two days.
The nations conscience is divided between whether to retain incumbent President Abdul Kalam or anoint a woman president in the form of Pratibha Patil. Will the UPA candidate Ms Patil make a better constitutional head than Mr Kalam? Certainly not, feel a majority of Deccan Herald readers. Since Ms Patil will become a pawn in the hands of her political boss, they want someone with a firm hand to be in the post.
