New Delhi, August 24: Moderate to heavy rains lashed several parts of Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday, leading to a flood-like situation in 150 villages where major rivers are in spate.
Even as the incessant rains led to a marginal dip in temperatures, the humidity levels oscillated between 80 to 85 per cent across the twin states of Punjab and Haryana and their joint capital Chandigarh, the Met office said here.
Hyderabad, August 24: The Enforcement Directorate may file money laundering case against Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and some of his associates; days after the CBI searched various premises belonging to the Kadapa MP.
The Directorate is understood to have made a discreet probe trailing the funds pumped by the MP and son of former Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his associates into the companies owned by them.
Plettenberg Bay, August 24: Yet another surfer falls victim to a shark attack. A 49-year-old man was attacked in Plettenberg Bay, off the country’s southern coast, reported ‘AAP.
Though he was pulled from water and rushed to hospital all efforts to resuscitate him were futile. He had bite marks to his leg, thigh and groin area.
There has been a number of fatal shark attackes in the recent past. A British honeymooner was savaged as his spouse looked on in The Seychelles last week.
Hyderabad, August 24: In a heartrending accident a Muslim man was killed on the spot when he was hit by a train. A goods train was going to Maulali from Mahboobnagar on Tuesday at 1:40 pm. Near Moghal colony railway crossing a Muslim man aged 45 was hit by the train and died on the spot. His head was severed from the body. Gateman Yadayya told that although goods train driver had seen him from afar and he did apply brakes, still the train could only stop after crushing the man.
Dubai, August 24: A government moon-sighting committee formed by justice minister Hadef Al Dahiri will meet in Abu Dhabi on Monday evening to decide whether Eid Al Fitr will begin on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The committee, comprising officials from the Islamic Affairs Authority and several other departments in all emirates, will wait for reports from local Shariah (Islamic) courts on whether the moon is sighted or not.
Hyderabad, August 24: According to Syed Hashmat Kamal director MEC situated opposite Priya theatre New Mallepally, applications are invited from the students of MBBS, BE. B.Tech, Diploma Engineering, MBA and MCA for Dr. ATM Abdul Qader Foundation educational scholarships for professional courses. Sanction of scholarship will be subject to some conditions. Applications must reach till August 26. Contact phone no 9246174079.
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Mumbai, August 24: The recent buzz suggests that superstar Salman Khan has been approached by Indian Railways to be their brand ambassador. Looking at Salman’s preferences to represent a common man by shooting scenes of his films in Railway stations or trains, the actor has been approached for brand endorsement of the same.
Hyderabad, August 24: Dr. Zafar Iqbal from Sangareddy, Medak wrote a letter to Editor, Siasat requesting him to invite the attention of the Muslim candidates for appearing in Open School Matriculation Examination without attending regular classes.
Hyderabad, August 24: With the cooperation of some Philanthropists, Siasat Technologies is arranging Iftaar parties for the poor Muslims in the densely populated Muslim areas like Mohammed Nagar, Number Nine Bholakpur, Krishna Nagar, Rasoolpura Begumpet, Hill Colony Asifnagar, Amberpet, Ramanthapur, Talab Katta and Sarfe Khas Palton. Nearly more than 300 persons participated in each of these Iftaar parties. They prayed to the members of Siasat team and the Philanthropists who contributed for the parties and made arrangements.
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Hyderabad, August 24: According to the press note issued by Mr. Hashmath Kamal, Director, MEC, opposite Priya Theatre, New Mallepally, Dr. Abu Tahir Mohammed Abdul Quadir Foundation invites applications from the students pursing MBBS, B.E., B.Tech, M.B.A., M.C.A. and Diploma courses in Engineering.
Sanction of scholarship will be subject to fulfillment of certain conditions laid down by the foundation. Interested candidates may send in their applications at the above mentioned address before 26th August 2011.
For further particulars, please contact at phone number 9246174079.
Hyderabad, August 24: As usual this year too Eid Hangama (win gold) programme has been jointly arranged by Siasat daily and Mohammad Khan jewelers. Under the programme interested persons can win gold coins by sending greeting messages to their near and dear ones. Besides this they will get a chance to win fridge, colour TV, Microwave oven, DVD player, toaster, pearl set and mobile phone.
Beijing, August 24: Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, who arrived here on Tuesday night, will be holding talks with her Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi on Wednesday on a host of issues, including bilateral, regional and international.
On her arrival here, 34-year-old Khar told media China and Pakistan have strong bonds of multifaceted friendship between covering all areas including defence, economic and trade relations.
Hyderabad, August 24: A private college manager, who is believed to have lost Rs 3 lakh in three days in gambling, jumped to death from the third floor of the Country Club building at Begumpet here on Tuesday. The professional gambler, KM Srinivasa Rao (47), was manager of SVIT college in Secunderabad and resident of Rasoolpura.
“Srinivasa Rao was a member of the club and was regular card player. He had membership of some other clubs also including Chiran Fort and GVR Family Club at Marredpally,” Punjagutta police inspector K Ashoka Chakravarthy said.
Hyderabad, August 24: A man in Hyderabad is suffering from H1N1 virus. He had been shifted to Gandhi Hospital on August 18 for he has been suffering from swine flu. Later he was tested positive for H1N1. The patient is undergoing treatment at the hospital.
However Dr. K Sabhakar state coordinator for H1N1 and professor of pulmonary medicine said that H1N1 disease is not a problem. When a person suffers from it he can be treated. People need not worry but should act cautiously. In Hyderabad only one swine flu patient has been shifted to hospital so far.
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Mumbai, August 24: Sonam Kapoor on what turns her on, who puts her off, why she’ll never dance for money and more…
What is the most beautiful ‘Mausam’ you have experienced, and with whom?
When we were in Ooty during the shoot of Pukar with dad. I must have been around 12 year, and I went horseback riding with my sister. It was the one of the most beautiful and memorable moments of my life.
New Delhi, August 24: Union Minister for Law and Justice Salman Khursheed has said the government would be accused of being ‘insensitive’ and there would be a ‘mass movement for the media’ if it goes ahead with the investigation of the senior journalists who figure in the Niira Radia tapes.
In an interview with television channel Mr.Khursheed asked anchor Rahul Kanwal why ‘media corruption’ should not be investigated by the Lokpal institution under the Team Anna version of the Jan Lok Pal bill.
Washington, August 24: One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded on the East Coast of the United States shook buildings and rattled nerves on Tuesday and forced the evacuations of parts of the Capitol, White House and Pentagon.
There were no reports of deaths, but fire officials in Washington said there were at least some injuries.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake just before 2 p.m. (1800 GMT) registered magnitude 5.8 and was centred about 64 kilometres northwest of Richmond, Virginia.
Hyderabad, August 24: Jameeathul Quraish of A.P. complained that the recently constituted task force team to prevent cow – slaughter has confiscated four vehicles carrying big animals. On receiving this complaint, Mr. Lal Jan Basha, former M.P. and MR. Mohammed Saleem, former Chairman, A.P. State Wakf Board contacted the local MLA of Ibrahimpatnam, Mr. Manchi Reddy and Bhongir MLA Ms. Uma Madhava Reddy and apprised them of the situation that some BJP activists are harassing the persons who were taking big animals to city.
Hyderabad, August 24: Accepting the representations made by the parents and other organization, Govt. of India extended the last date of submission of pre-matric and post-matric scholarship applications upto 31st August 2011. This decision was taken by the Ministry of Minorities Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
The last date of submission of renewal applications was already extended earlier which is 31st December 2011.
New Delhi, August 24: On the eighth day of Anna Hazare’s agitation, a concerned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday directly reached out to him with an appeal for ending fast and a promise that his Jan Lokpal Bill could be considered by Parliament along with the government draft.
In a letter to Hazare, Singh said the government would request Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to refer the Team Hazare bill to the Parliamentary Standing Committee which would then be formally asked to “fast track their deliberations to the extent reasonably feasible”.
Hyderabad, August 24: Mr. M.A. Khan M.P. (Rajya Sabha) met Mr. Ahmed Patel and Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad and requested to instruct Govt. of A.P. to accept the recommendations of the National Minorities Commission and pay Rs. 3 lakh compensation to innocent Muslims before Ramzan festival. Bothe the leaders assured him that they would talk to Mr. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Chief Minister of A.P. in this regard.
New Delhi, August 24: India is yet to receive from the United States some evidence related to 26/11 terror attack accused David Headley, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh said investigation in India on Headley’s involvement in terrorist acts here was complete.
“The transfer of some evidence from the USA is awaited. Similarly, transfer of evidence from Pakistan with regard to some other accused persons is awaited. The final report in the case accordingly will be filed in the competent court,” he said.
New Delhi, August 24: Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who underwent a surgery in the US, is expected to return by this weekend or in the first week of September.
Sources said, that there has been considerable improvement in Gandhi’s medical condition and she has been informed of the Anna Hazare issue.
At the AICC briefing, party spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said, “We always look forward to her guidance and also expect to have it in very near future.”
New Delhi, August 24: Firebrand BJP MP from Pilibhit and an open supporter of the anti-graft Lokpal Bill, Varun Gandhi on Wednesday morning reached Ramlila Maidan to extend his support to the fasting social activist Anna Hazare.
Varun went to meet Anna supporters and was seated on ground like the common men. Talking to media persons from the sidelines of Ramlila Maidan, he said, “I am here to support Anna in his campaign against the corruption.”
Varun, however informed that he hasn’t met the Gandhian yet.
Tripoli, August 24: With rebels’ declaration of capturing the capital city Tripoli, Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi has been missing along with his female body guards, dubbed The Amazonian Guard.
According to reports, Gaddafi fled from Tripoli along with more than 100 female bodyguards, who were known as ‘Sweet 72’ or ‘Killer Beauties’. Though one of Gaddafi’s son, who was under rebels’ custody, claimed the Tripoli is still “under control” of the regime, Western media reported that rebel army captured key centres of the capital.