Chiru says Congress invited his party to join govt
Tirupati, February 2: The Praja Rajyam president, Mr K. Chiranjeevi, has said that his party was invited by the Congress party to join the government.
Month: February 2011
Key Malegaon blast accused Held
Mumbai, February 02:In a major boost to the 2008 Malegaon blast probe involving radical Hindu outfits, the Maharashtra ATS has arrested a key accused, Praveen Mutalik, from Karnataka, who dodged the police for over two years.
Praveen Venkatesh Takalki alias Praveen Mutalik was picked from Gokak town in Belgaum district of Karnataka late last night, Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Rakesh Maria said.
Mutalik, a member of Abhinav Bharat, was produced before a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court which remanded him in police custody till February 14.
Minister welcomes Chiru, hopes Jagan will rejoin Congress
Hyderabad, February 2: The first positive reaction over the Praja Rajyam Party president K Chiranjeevi being invited by Sonia Gandhi’s special emissary A K Antony to visit New Delhi to strike an alliance chord came from the state government through a Cabinet Minister at the Secretariat on Tuesday.
Rural Development Minister Doka Manikya Varaprasad Rao, who came unannounced to the media point in the forenoon to speak to the media persons, welcomed Mr Chiranjeevi’s decision to respond positively to Mr Antony’s invitation.
HMR will save govt from blame on traffic jam: Expert
Hyderabad, February 2: The Director of Urban Development Research Institute, Mr P Narsing Rao, has opined that the Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) will save the State government from allegations of traffic mismanagement on the city roads.
Saudi citizens stuck in Cairo complain of disorganization
RIYADH/JEDDAH,February 2: As thousands of foreigners flee Cairo due to mass protests across Egypt, hundreds of Saudi citizens remain stranded at Cairo’s airport waiting for flights to the Kingdom, said Saudis returning from the country.
Samir Al-Kahli, 38, returned from Cairo on Sunday after Saudia increased its flights from Egypt. He said the situation at Cairo airport is chaotic.
Power-oriented alliances won’t help public: Lok Satta
Hyderabad, February 2: The Lok Satta Party on Tuesday commented that the proposed alliance or merger between the Praja Rajyam and the Congress was an internal matter of those parties.
Regn for scholarships: last extension of date
Hyderabad, February 2: Registration for scholarships for the academic year 2010-11 has been extended. The students, who fall under both fresh and renewal categories have to apply within the period of February 1 to 7.
Train mows down one
Hyderabad, February 2: An employee died while crossing railway track at Uppuguda railway station under the Kachiguda railway police station limits on Monday.
According to Sub-inspector Rama Rao, the victim has been identified as K Sudhesh (38), a resident of Uppuguda.
Police registered a case under Section 174 CRPC and the body was shifted to Osmania Hospital for postmortem.
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Advocates boycott Nampally courts
Hyderabad, February 2: Demanding that the Centre introduce “Separate Telangana Bill” in Parliament in the ensuing Budget Session, the advocates in the Nampally Criminal Courts boycotted the courts on Tuesday.
There were heated exchanges and clash between the police and advocates on the court premises. In the melee, two police constables suffered injuries.
Accusing the police personnel of behaving with them rudely, the advocates demanded that the government suspend the ACP, Mr Muralidhar, immediately.
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Ill health drives woman to suicide
Hyderabad, February 2: A woman consumed poison due to ill health under the Hayath Nagar police station limits.
According to Inspector B Bhaskar, the victim has been identified as K Neelema (49), wife of Mallaiah, a resident of Lecturer Colony.
She died in Osmania Hospital while undergoing treatment on Tuesday. Police registered a case under Section 174CRPC.
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Naif announces series of measures to tackle Jeddah floods
JEDDAH, February 2:: Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif on Tuesday announced a series of measures to tackle Jeddah’s recurrent floods. He said international companies would be awarded contracts to establish a state-of-the art rainwater drainage system for Jeddah.
Prince Naif made this statement after presiding over a meeting of the ministerial committee that was set up by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah following the devastating Jan. 26 floods. Earlier he inspected the flood-hit areas in various parts of Jeddah traveling on a helicopter.
Tatkal tickets: need to carry ID proof in original
New Delhi, February 2: The Ministry of Railways has decided to re-introduce the need for carrying Identity proof in original by the Tatkal ticket passengers course of journey, in view of the complaints received in recent past regarding alleged irregularities in Tatkal scheme. This provision will come into effect from February 11, 2011.
Advocate dies in road mishap
Hyderabad, February 2: An advocate died when his motorcycle was hit by unidentified vehicle under the Chaderghat police station limits.
According to Inspector D Anand Kumar, the victim has been identified as V Ramesh, a resident of Osmanpura, Chaderghat.
The mishap took place when he was heading towards Chaderghat from Koti on Monday evening. Police registered a case under Section 304A IPC and body was shifted to Osmania Hospital for postmortem.
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Jawahar knowledge center recruitment drive
Hyderabad, February 2: Institute for Electronic Governance (IEG) is organizing a recruitment drive for 2010 passed out B.Sc computer Science/Maths/ statistics/ information technology/electronics/electrical/physics or chemistry students, for filling 200 vacancies in an IT MNC.
Explain pact with PRP to T people: Nagam
New Delhi, February 2: Telangana Telugu Desam Forum convenor Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Tuesday demanded an explanation from the Congress party for its proposed tie-up with the Praja Rajyam Party.
Talking to media person here, Mr Janardhan Reddy said that the people of Telangana needed an explanation from the Congress as to why it was looking for a political alliance with the PRP, which has adopted an avowedly Integrated Andhra Pradesh stance.
Cong. leaders divided on tie-up with PRP
Hyderabad, February 2: Divergent views were expressed by the Congress leaders on the new developments taking place in the State politics, and the PRP joining hands with the ruling party. Telangana Congress senior leader Mr R Damodar Reddy said that the Congress party will be washed away in the State, particularly in Telangana region, if it works with Mr Chiranjeevi’s Praja Rajyam party.
One killed as wild elephants ravage agriculture fields
Chittoor, February 2: One person is believed to have been trampled to death and 15 others injured when a herd of wild elephants ventured into villages on the border of the state with Karnataka in Chittoor district, destroying nearly 100 acres of sugarcane, paddy and vegetable crops.
However Kuppam Sub-Inspector Sai Prasad said that the news of the death of the man is yet to be verified.
The wild elephants, said to be about 40, had ventured into the agricultural fields from Karnataka early on Tuesday and were at present cooling off in the Lakshmipuram Lake in Kuppam mandal.
AP bar Council calls for Protest Day on Feb. 4 against changes in CrPC, Advocates Act
Hyderabad, February 2: The Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh which met here on Sunday unanimously resolved to request all the members of the Bar Associations in the State to observe February 4 as Protest Day against the enforcement of amendments to the provisions of Criminal Procedure Code – Act 2008 and 2010 and to oppose the draft Bill of “Legal Practitioners (Regulations and Maintenance of Standards in Professions, protecting the interest of Clients and Promoting the Rule of Law) Act 2010.
‘Muslim numbers up in primary classes’
New Delhi,Febrauary 02:Enrolment of Muslim children has increased across primary as well as upper primary classes and government schools enrol the maximum number of SC and ST students, according to latest government data.
Congress to DMK: 78 seats, no less
NEW DELHI, February 2: Having inaugurated the seat-sharing talks with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Monday, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday held an internal party meeting on the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Union Health Minister and Congress general secretary in charge of the State Ghulam Nabi Azad was called to 10, Janpath to work out the finer points and the party’s panel, which will negotiate the seats and the constituencies with ally DMK.
Muslim youth detention: Khurshid in touch with Home Ministry
Mumbai, February 02:Union Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today said that he was in touch with the Ministry of Home Affairs over continued detention of some Muslim youths in the Malegaon bomb blast case.
“In wake of the new confessions and discoveries in the investigations, it is evident that the case of those who are under arrest since the blasts took place need to be seen on humanitarian grounds.
I am in touch with the Home Minister in this regard,” Khurshid told reporters here.
Ricky Martin’s sons taught him ‘unconditional love’
London, February 02:Singer Ricky Martin says his twin boys have taught him a lot about “unconditional love”.
Martin insists his two-year-old sons – Matteo and Valentino – have brought positive changes to his life, and made him selfless, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Beckhams’ son wants to be ballet dancer
London, February 02:Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest son, Cruz, wants to be a ballet dancer.
Five-year-old Cruz became inspired when he attended a class with his cousin. Though he is the only boy in the group, he has now started taking regular lessons and is said to be making “brilliant” progress.
“Cruz absolutely loves ballet classes – and he’s a complete natural. He went along to a class with Victoria’s sister Louise’s daughter, and was not bothered in the slightest upon discovering he was the only boy in the room,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted a source as saying.
Anthony Hopkins hated theatre work
London, February 02:Veteran actor Sir Anthony Hopkins never enjoyed working in the theatre and also found the movie industry frustrating at times.
“I did some Shakespeare. Jesus Christ – Never again. You always have an illusion about yourself that nobody can wait to see your next big Shakespeare performance,” contactmusic.com quoted him as saying.
“I’ve been onstage in Shakespeare and seen people in the front row fast asleep. That was the wake-up moment for me. That was my swansong. I left.”
Top 5 Food Sensitivities: What You Need to Know
Newyork, February 2:Rashes, asthma, gastrointestinal discomfort, migraines, anaphylactic shock—whatever the resulting symptom, food sensitivities take their toll on your body and your patience. Whether in the form of an actual allergy or an intolerance due to disease or illness, a significant portion of the world population is affected and must monitor their diet—some with just a watchful eye, others will full-blown vigilance.