London, August 13: Thousands of extra police officers were stationed on Britain’s streets, as the country faced its first weekend since riots raged through the country’s suburbs and town centers, leaving a scarred landscape of broken glass and torched buildings.
Chennai, August 13: “Only Chief Minister Jayalalithaa can save my son Perarivalan’s life,” said a weeping K Arputham, mother of Perarivalan, sentenced to death in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
She was talking to reporters on Friday, a day after President Pratibha Patil rejected the clemency petitions of Perarivalan, Murugan and Chinna Santhan, all sentenced to death in the case.
Chennai, August 13: Even though most Simpsons’ episode opens with Bart writing something on a blackboard, which fans fondly refer to as the blackboard gag, not many may have noticed that he is a left-hander. And this may also be the reason why he is so efficiently a polyglot, since left-handers have been known for their multifaceted talents.
Chennai, August 13: A thirteen-year-old boy caused a flutter after he allegedly strayed into the Chennai airport premises on Friday.
The ground staff and CISF personnel were reportedly engaged in a hot pursuit, before nabbing the boy. It all started when Kiran (name changed) was spotted loitering near a waiting cargo aircraft beyond the taxi-track Alfa, at 6:45 am, said the ground staff. When they began shouting at him, the boy took flight and evaded the staff on morning duty.
Chennai, August 13: Commuters of a Beach-bound Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) were in for a rude shock when a sharp stone was pelted on the train, after it crossed the Nungambakkam railway station on Monday afternoon. Though none was injured in the uncrowded compartment, a regular passenger complained that such stone pelting incidents were a routine feature in the Nungambakkam-Chetpet section.
Chennai, August 13: A team from the Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research (IGCAR) gave live demonstrations on how to handle radiation and radioisotopes in the lab at Sri Ramachandra University during a day-long radiation safety awareness programme on Wednesday. The programme was not merely directed toward lab practitioners but also at those who spend a lot of time with radioactive chemicals in the line of research.
Chennai,August 13: As part of security measures ahead of the Independence Day, intensified surveillance by the Railway Protection Force led to the detection of a weapon in a passenger’s baggage at the Central railway station on Friday. Besides, 600 kg of PDS rice was also seized.
Hyderabad, August 13: A pork seller was beheaded by his cousin and a friend near Acharya NG Ranga University on Friday.
According to police, the victim P Krishna (27), started pork business a few days ago. Krishna’s cousin P Nandu and his friend Balaraju were also into the same business.
Nandu suspected Krishna of stealing his pigs and warned him not to do so.
While negotiating, Nandu sprinkled chilli powder in Krishna’s eyes chopped off his head.
Sadanand, who accompanied Krishna, fled and informed Krishna’s parents.
Hyderabad, August 13: “Every death in police custody or fake encounters is a victory of those who perpetuate violence and a defeat of those who are meant to safeguard law and order in the country. The fact that Ajmal Amir Kasab was given a fair trial is what makes us better than such perpetrators of violence,” said justice Bilal Nazki, former chief justice of the Orissa High Court. Speaking at the University of Hyderabad on Friday, Nazki said, “People have lost faith in the police system. How is it possible that lakhs of criminals always confess?
Tirupati, August 13: Taxi drivers in Tirupati called off their agitation on Friday evening, after receiving a message from Tirupati MLA K Chiranjeevi that chief minister had asked the TTD officials to maintain status quo on the issue.
Hyderabad, August 13: Antiques including pottery and conches belonging to the Satavahana period (1st-2nd centuries AD) were unearthed in a recent exploration conducted by the archaeology department officials at Kuppanagar in Medak district.
Hyderabad, August 13: Concerned over the uncertainty in fuel availability for generating power and also increasing gap between demand and supply of power, the state government is planning to take up massive promotion of energy conservation. The officials were confident that the state can conserve 20-30 per cent energy through energy conservation methods that were not only economically viable but also remain environmental-friendly.
Hyderabad, August 13: Nicorette, a provider of smoking cessation products will launch their first Facebook application, which is aimed at helping the 120 million Indian smokers (according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2009-2010), quit the habit of smoking. To be launched on the Indian Independence Day, the new Nicorette Facebook application — Nicorette Support, is designed to help Indians gain independence from tobacco.
Hyderabad August 13: If a regular rakhi costs anything between Rs 2 and Rs150, a thread with a silver piece in the middle could cost Rs 200-Rs1,000, one with a gold motif could cost from Rs 700- Rs 2,000 and a diamondstudded rakhi can be anything between Rs 1,500 and Rs 5,000, according to shopkeepers.
Suhas Ahe r , senior manager, Sparkle Diamonds, a jewellery brand, says people are more than willing to shell out money in the name of sibling affection.
Hyderabad, August 13: The easy stride and air of nonchalance marked most international students as they walked into the hall where Raksha Bandhan celebrations were to take place. The only exception was a small section of Iranian girls, who walked in with an effortless grace, dressed in kaftans of vibrant colours and contrasting beaded jewellery, with their hair braided with strings of yellows and blues. Others were dressed casually as though for an evening get-together.
Hyderabad August 13: Additional commissioner of police (Traffic) CV Anand was caught for breaking traffic rules on Thursday. What’s more, he also paid a challan issued to him for the violation. A smiling Anand paid Rs100 while his driver paid the remaining Rs100 on the busy Somajiguda road while all his subordinates stood there smiling sheepishly. V Chandra Kumar, the Punjagutta traffic Inspector issued the challan as Anand’s vehicle was parked in a no-parking area.
Hyderabad, August 13: A class VIII student ended her life on Friday by setting herself ablaze at Dundigal after her mother allegedly reprimanded her for her poor performance in academics.
A Malleshwari (15), was a student of R K Model school. According to police, Malleshwari’s mother, Padma, rebuked her for not performing well in her academics.
Hyderabad, August 13: Just a day before Aarakshan was set to release in 16 theatres including multiplexes, curtains were drawn on it, with the state government banning its release on Thursday. With the ban in force, theatres cancelled its screening on Friday and began refunding money for advance tickets, with many booking tickets to catch the first day, first show. “People had already come to know through news channels that we would not be screening the movie on Friday. Many of them came in the morning and got their money refunded.
Islamabad, August 13: Women wearing burqa “need to be searched without exception”, said a leading Pakistani daily after a woman suicide bomber blew herself up in Peshawar city.
An editorial in the Daily Times said: “The ‘piety’ of terrorism’s holy warriors has shown its true colours – the sanctity of the holy month of Ramzan seems irrelevant to them as evidenced by the latest attacks….”
Pakistan has witnessed a string of terror attacks following the May 2 killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad.
Visakhapatnam, August 13: Congress Rajya Sabha member T Subbarami Reddy on Friday started a 16-day Suryabhagavan yagam and Maha Mrityunjaya yagam for speedy recovery of AICC president Sonia Gandhi, who underwent a surgery in the USA recently.
Talking to newsmen here, Reddy said Sonia Gandhi has played a major role in strengthening the Congress party. It was only due to her efforts that some of the MPs of the state could become ministers in the Central cabinet, he added.
Hyderabad August 13: The controversial Clause 14 (f) from the Presidential Order might have been deleted making Hyderabad no more a free zone, but the written examination for recruitment of sub-inspector of police posts would still be conducted under the shadow of gun with pro-Telangana parties and organisations demanding that the exam be postponed by a month.
They want the examinations to be held after a month as the Telangana students have not prepared fully for the exam as they were taking active part in the agitations for deletion of the clause.
Amalpuram, August 13: Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu has vowed to fight against the government until farmers get profitable price, not just minimum support price, for their produce.
Hyderabad, August 13: The written examination for recruitment of police sub-inspectors began Saturday near here and in Karimnagar town amid massive security in view of the threats by pro-Telangana groups to disrupt it, officials said.
Over 4,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed at BHEL township near Hyderabad, where the test is being conducted at six centres. Tight security has also been made at Karimnagar, also in Telangana region.
Police have sealed all roads leading to the BHEL township. Even residents have to show identity proof before being allowed to enter.
Hyderabad, August 13: The written examination for recruitment of police sub-inspectors began Saturday near here and in Karimnagar town amid massive security in view of the threats by pro-Telangana groups to disrupt it, officials said.
Over 4,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed at BHEL township near Hyderabad, where the test is being conducted at six centres. Tight security has also been made at Karimnagar, also in Telangana region.
Police have sealed all roads leading to the BHEL township. Even residents have to show identity proof before being allowed to enter.
Warsaw, August 13: Four people were killed and 30 injured after a train derailed in central Poland on Friday,local media reported.
The train, which belongs to the PKP state rail company Intercity, was traveling from Warsaw to the southern city of Katowice when it derailed Friday afternoon in the vicinity of Piotrkow Trybunalski in central Poland.
One of the four derailed carriages fell out of the rails and overturned. About 280 passengers were believed to be on board the train, Polish PKP railways spokesman Lukasz Kurpiewski told TVN24.