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Mayawati should have called all-party meeting on Ayodhya: Rita

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Jaunpur, September 22: Accusing Mayawati government for trying to create controversy by blaming the Centre for not providing ‘enough’ Central forces to strenghten security in the state in the wake of Ayodhya title suit verdict due on September 24, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) president Rita Bahuguna Joshi today said efforts should be made for communal harmony by calling an all-party meet on the issue.

”Had Chief Minister Mayawati been serious on the issue, she would have convened an all-party meeting to discuss the issue,” she alleged.

Blast in Iran

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Tehran, September 22: An explosion in the Iranian city of Mahabad killed nine people and wounded dozens today, Iranian Arabic language television Al-Alam reported.

”The blast happened this morning at around 10:30 local time. Most of the nine killed are women and children. Dozens are injured. So far nobody has claimed responsibility,”
–UNI

Stringent punishments for hate-SMS circulators: DCP

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Hyderabad, September 22: Deputy Commissioner of Police (Detective Department) J Satyanarayana on Wednesday warned that persons who circulate any SMS which spreads rumours or hatred between communities would be severely punished.

Appealing to the general public not to believe any hate-SMS, especially during the Ganesh Visarjan procession and the forthcoming verdict of the Babri Masjid title suit slated for September 24, Mr Satyanarayana said that circulators of such messages would be imprisoned and also fined.

Aus TV channel sting totally bogus: Delhi Police

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New Delhi, September 22: The Delhi Police today termed as “totally bogus, motivated and deliberately planted” a sting operation carried out by an Australian television channel claiming that there was a security breach at the main Commonwealth Games venue of Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium.

Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said the sting operation was “totally bogus and incorrect” and the reporter was trying to create a false impression of security breach by walking from barricades placed on the main road near the stadium which were only meant to divert vehicles.

Ayodhya petitioner moves SC

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New Delhi, September 22: Ramesh Chandra Tripathi, whose petition for deferring the judgement in Ayodhya Babri Masjid land dispute case was dismissed by the Allahabad High Court with a fine of Rs 50,000, today moved the Supreme Court against the High Court judgement.

Mr Tripathi, in his petition which is likely to be mentioned for urgent hearing before the apex court today, has contended that the court verdict may lead to serious law and order problem and may also disturb the communal harmony in the country, particularly in UP.

False ceiling in Nehru Stadium collapses, no injuries

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New Delhi, September 22: A portion of a false ceiling at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main venue of the Commonwealth Games, collapsed here Wednesday, a day after a foot overbridge near the stadium came crashing down. No one was injured.

Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandreshekhar told television channels that the collapse was not an issue to be “worried about”.

Mentally challenged man shoots dead five in Pakistan

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Islamabad, September 22: A mentally challenged man Wednesday went on a shooting spree in a Pakistani town, killing five men and leaving two seriously injured.

The shooting incident took place in Hangu town in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

The wounded have been taken to hospital and doctors said that their chances of survival were bleak, Online reported citing a TV channel.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Til Mir Chaman said the man opened fire in a compound in Dar Samand area of Hangu. Five people were killed on the spot and two were seriously hurt.

Canada’s first Indian-origin woman minister dead

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Vancouver, September 22: New Delhi-born Sindi Hawkins (earlier Satinder Kaur Ahluwalia), who became the first Indian-origin provincial minister in Canada, died in Calgary Tuesday after a prolonged battle with leukemia.

The 52-year-old Sikh woman represented the constituency of Kelowna-Mission in the British Columbia provincial assembly from 1996 till last year when she pulled out of the fray because of her illness.

Ganesh immersion peaceful

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Hyderabad, September 22: The mammoth Ganesh procession began here Wednesday amid unprecedented security with the army on standby in case of an emergency, officials said.

Thousands of idols from different parts of the state capital and its outskirts headed towards Hussain Sagar Lake in the heart of the city.

There was a festive mood in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad with slogan shouting youth, wearing saffron scarves, marching towards the lake with the idols.

Army on standby for Ganesh procession in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad, September 22: The mammoth Ganesh procession began here Wednesday amid unprecedented security with the army on standby in case of an emergency, officials said.

Thousands of idols from different parts of the state capital and its outskirts headed towards Hussain Sagar Lake in the heart of the city.

There was a festive mood in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad with slogan shouting youth, wearing saffron scarves, marching towards the lake with the idols.

Tajveed-ul-Quran DVDs in Gujarati language

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Hyderabad, September 22 (Siasat News): Tajveed-ul-Quran DVDs compiled by Siasat Daily is gaining popularity so much so that 1200 DVDs were over in few minutes when they were being distributed on the occasion of silver jubilee celebration of Gujarat Today, a Gujarati daily published from Ahmedabad.

Pakistani forces kill 42 militants

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Islamabad, September 22: Pakistani security forces have killed at least 42 militants and destroyed their hideouts during a search operation in the outskirts of Peshawar city of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

Officials told Press TV that three policemen were also killed and five soldiers injured when the security forces and police carried out the joint operation in the semi-tribal areas of Pistanwa, Hasankhel and Bora near the Afghan border.

Pakistani forces kill 42 militants

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Islamabad, September 22: Pakistani security forces have killed at least 42 militants and destroyed their hideouts during a search operation in the outskirts of Peshawar city of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

Officials told Press TV that three policemen were also killed and five soldiers injured when the security forces and police carried out the joint operation in the semi-tribal areas of Pistanwa, Hasankhel and Bora near the Afghan border.

Srikrishna Panel will find an amicable solution: Lagadapati

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Hyderabad, September 22: The Vijayawada M P, Mr Lagadapati Rajgopal on Tuesday exuded confidence that the Justice Srikrishna Committee would come out with a solution acceptable to all, on the prevailing situation in the State.

Speaking to the Media persons after meeting the Chief Minister, Mr K Rosaiah in the Secretariat here, Mr Rajgopal, who was championing the united Andhra Pradesh cause, informed that he met the Chief Minister on the matter of Lift Irrigation Schemes in his constituency and there was nothing political about it.

Law on SC, ST, BC students fee reimbursement shortly

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Hyderabad, September 22: The State Government is planning to bring an Act to provide legal right to the SC, ST and BC students to get the tuition fee reimbursement.

The cabinet sub-committee on tuition fee reimbursement met in the Secretariat on Tuesday and discussed the matter.

Peace essential to enjoy fruits of development: CM

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Hyderabad, September 21: “In spite of achievement of development, peace is essential in the society to enjoy the results of the development”, opined the Chief Minister, Mr K Rosaiah. Mr Rosaiah participated in the “peace pledge’ programme organized by the ‘Peace for All Global Organization’ at Ravindra Bharathi here today, in connection with the World Peace Day.

The Peace for All Global Organization has organised functions state- wide, when peace pledge was taken by one crore people.

Wakf Board gets new CEO

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Hyderabad, September 22: Mohammed Habeebuddin Ahmed on Tuesday took over charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the state Muslim Wakf Board.

A former Deputy Secretary (Minority Welfare), Mr Ahmed also holds the additional charge of the Haj Committee Executive Officer.

Mr Ahmed’s name was proposed by the government and the Wakf Board accepted the proposal, thus making his appointment unanimous.

A GO was issued by the state government on Tuesday, confirming Mr Ahmed’s name as the CEO.

SCR to run 15 MMTS Special Trains for Ganesh Immersion

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Hyderabad, September 22: The South Central Railway will run MMTS Special trains in order to clear extra rush of passengers during Ganesh Immersion between 10:00 PM on September 22,2010 and 04:00 AM on September 23, 2010.

GHF-1 Hyderabad-Falaknuma MMTS special train will depart Hyderabad at 11:10 PM and arrive and depart Secunderabad at 11:40 PM and 11:45 PM and arrive Falaknuma at 00:15 AM. GHF-2 Hyderabad- Falaknuma MMTS special train will depart Hyderabad at 01:50 AM and arrive and depart Secunderabad at 2:20 AM and 2.30 AM and arrive Falaknuma at 03:00 AM.

Gunmen attack Indonesian police, kill 3, after raid

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Indonesia, September 22: More than a dozen gunmen on motorcyles attacked a police station in western Indonesia on Wednesday, killing three officers, in an apparent revenge attack after police raided a nearby Islamic militant group.

The gunmen were believed to have links to a militant group that ran a training camp in Aceh, in northern Sumatra island, and that had planned to stage a coup against President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, a police spokesman said.

Lalu making all out bid to re-emerge as top leader

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Patna, September 22: It is a do-or-die battle for RJD chief Lalu Prasad in the coming Bihar Assembly elections. Pushed to the margins of Bihar politics, Prasad is making all out efforts to re-emerge as the top leader in the state, where his party was in a dominant position till a few years back.

Israel considers referendum on peace deal with Palestinians

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Jerusalem, September 22: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he is considering to put any possible peace agreement with the Palestinians to a national referendum.

“It is clear to me that any agreement that I will bring will be brought to the nation for a decision, and there are a number of ways to do that,” Netanyahu was quoted as saying Tuesday by a local daily, Xinhua reported.

Speaking during a tour to southern Israel’s Ashkelon and Sderot, Netanyahu also warned the Islamic Hamas movement not to fire rockets into Israeli territories.

Medical teams to be deployed at Ganesh immersion procession

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Hyderabad, September 22 (Siasat News): District Medical and Health Office Hyderabad has deployed Medical officers, Para medical staff and ambulances on large scale on the occasion of Ganesh immersion procession.

According to Dr. jaya Lakshmi District Medical and Health officer worker teams will also be present with DMOH doctors and there will also be two ANM, one Aaya and one attender.

The teams will work from 8 to 2 in one shift and from 2 to 8 in another shift. Doctors will also be available with their teams and ambulances in the middle of Tankbund.

——–Siasat News

Seminar on emigrant visa

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Hyderabad, September 22 (Siasat News): The U.S. Consulate General, Hyderabad, will host a public information session on immigration to the United States and the immigrant visa application process, here on September 23, at 10:30 am at Hotel Fortune Manohar. The session is open to the public.

“We want to help applicants and people who may be interested in immigrating to the U.S. understand our laws and the application process,” said Onn Olson, Immigrant Visa Chief at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai.

Media houses give assurance to promote peace and harmony

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Hyderabad, September 22 (Siasat News): Media establishments assured city police that they will play a responsible role in maintaining peace, democratic values and national security. Media authorities decided this in a special meeting called by city police commissioner Abdul Qayyum Khan.

Curfew continues in Mendhar

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Srinagar, September 22: Curfew remained in force in violence-hit Mendhar town of Poonch district for the eighth day today even as it was lifted in Poonch border after a slight improvement in the situation there. Curfew was imposed in Mendhar town last week after three persons were killed in police firing to quell a mob trying to set ablaze a missionary school while protesting against the alleged desecration of a holy book in the US. “Curfew is continuing in Mendhar border town.