Kochi, September 04: A bomb scare took place on Sunday on a jet flight from Kochi to Bahrain via Mumbai.
An anonymous caller raised an alarm when the flight landed in Mumbai.
Central Industrial Security Force and security teams checked the plane.
All passengers are safe. They were put on alternate flight to Bahrain.
–Agencies
Miami, September 04: A large storm system churning in the Gulf Of Mexico grew Friday into Tropical Storm Lee, beginning a weekend-long assault that could bring up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain in some spots from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
The storm was expected to make landfall on the central Louisiana coast late Saturday and turn east toward New Orleans, where it would provide the biggest test of rebuilt levees since Hurricane Gustav struck in 2008.
Paris, September 04: Dominique Strauss-Kahn returned home to a mixed welcome in France on Sunday, for the first time since attempted rape accusations by a New York hotel maid unleashed an international scandal that dashed his chances for the French presidency.
New York prosecutors later dropped their case against Strauss-Kahn, former head of the International Monetary Fund, because of questions about the maid’s credibility.
Hyderabad, September 04: Police busted a notorious inter-state four-member gang from Maharashtra on Saturday, who were involved in property offences. Gold ornaments weighing about 178 tolas, 80 tolas of silver articles, Rs. 5.60 lakh, a Tata Indica, two televisions, one washing machine and one refrigerator all worth Rs. 57.50 lakh were recovered from them.
The four accused had rented a flat and started to break into houses, police said.
—Agencies
Mumbai, September 04: Bollywood actors may be infamous for keeping their marriage plans under the wrap, but actor-turned-producer Dia Mirza is completely candid about her relationship with Sahil Sangha, business partner and director of her first production venture. “Yes, we are dating, and I will marry him soon…may be next year itself!” says the actor.
The 29-year-old, who turned producer, joining hands with actor Zayed Khan and Sahil, to form Born Free Entertainment Pvt Ltd, plays the lead in her maiden production venture, Love Breakups Zindagi that releases on October 7.
Ralegan Siddhi, September 04: Anna Hazare reiterated Sunday that he did not need the the Z-category security cover provided to him by the Maharashtra government.
He, however, said he would think about it and write to state Home Minister R.R. Patil on the matter.
Hazare, who returned to his village Thursday, told reporters that freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Rajguru did not have any security.
?Why do I need any security,? he asked.
Hazare was Saturday provided Z-category security cover, comprising four armed guards and two personal security officers round the clock.
New Delhi, September 04: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is eying a bigger national leadership role and is positioning himself for a power struggle in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), say US diplomatic cables made public by online whistleblower Wikileaks.
“Modi is using his strong base in Gujarat to position himself for the BJP power struggle and to crow about Gujarat’s investment-friendly (but certainly not minority-friendly) record,? says one of the cables which were uploaded earlier this week by Wikileaks.
Hyderabad, September 4: An eight-year-old boy died on the spot due to major head injuries when the concrete roof of a Ganesh pandal collapsed at Shankernagar near Chaderghat on Saturday.
According to police, at around 6.30 p.m on Saturday, Krishna and his friends started playing outside the pandal. As part of their game, Krishna entered into the pandal which was set up in a temporary shed in the locality. As soon as he entered the shed, the main concrete roof of the shed collapsed and fell on Krishna’s head causing major injuries.
Hyderabad, September 04: Even as the Central Bureau of Investigation continued to obtain files from various government departments in connection with Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy’s illegal assets case, a team of sleuths of the investigating body on Saturday carried out searches on few premises in Machilipatnam in Krishna district.
Sources said that a CBI team arrived in Machilipatnam on Saturday morning and headed straight to few places where, it is learnt, the officials seized some documents. Already, the CBI, in its FIR, has named 74 accused in Jagan’s case.
—Agencies
Hyderabad, September 04: Tension prevailed at the sets of ‘Bodyguard’, starring Victory Venkatesh, Trisha and Saloni on Saturday when few members of Telangana Artistes Association tried to disrupt the shooting of the film which was held at Shamshabad in the city.
Hyderabad, September 04: The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation is planning to increase occupancy ratio in its bus services by five percent by providing Ticket Issuing Machines to all conductors.
Hyderabad, September 04: The polluted Hussainsagar will be restored to its pristine glory by March 2013, according to chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy.
Inaugurating the Interception and Diversion structure at Necklace road to divert sewage from Kukatpally nala on Saturday, he said out of Rs. 370 crore sanctioned under the Hussainsagar Lake and Catchment Area Improvement Project, about Rs. 122.65 crore has been spent.
Hyderabad, September 04: Asserting the Ganesh immersion event will be covered by more than 1,000 video cameras and other gadgets like wireless surveillance cameras for real-time monitoring, city police commissioner AK Khan said at least 25,000 policemen would be deployed for the final procession and immersion of Ganesh idols on September 9.
Hyderabad, September 04: Three persons died on the spot after local trains hit them while they were crossing the railway tracks in three different places – Borabanda, Khairatabad and Nampally. While railway police have identified two deceased, the details of the one who died at Borabanda are yet to be known.
According to railway police, one devotee G Lakshmaiah (62) died on the spot at the Khairatabad railway track after being hit by a local train near the Ganesh idol.
Hyderabad, September 04: With an aim to take up the drive against unauthorised constructions effectively, an enforcement squad was set up by the GHMC on Saturday.
Officials said the decision to constitute an enforcement squad was taken as the drive against illegal constructions had not been satisfactory, as there was no proper monitoring on the performance of concerned circle and zonal offices. The enforcement squad will help to take necessary and quick action on unauthorised constructions and deviations to approved plans, officials said.
Hyderabad, September 4: Anti Corruption Bureau officials yesterday arrested Mr. N Samhadri Appana, municipal commissioner Ramchandrampuram East Godavari district for accepting 10 thousand rupees from a person. He had demanded the bribe for sanction of bills.
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Hyderabad, September 4: Two youth drowned while swimming in Nizam Sagar canal. The incident occurred last evening. According to details Imram of Pholang locality arrived at his relatives’ house residing at Baban Saheb pahadi area along with his friend Mohammad Ghouse for Eid millap. They entered into Nizam Sagar canal for swimming when Imran started drowning. Seeing this, Ghouse also entered into the water in order to rescue Imran. Ghouse didn’t know swimming as a result both of them fell into the trap of flowing water and drowned.
Hyderabad, September 4: A wine shop is situated at Chandrayangutta road which is surrounded by Muslim localities. The wine business is at its peak since Eid-ul-Fitr. The people living nearby have to say that costumers come in groups of 4 or 5 in autos and cars to have a glass of wine. Ofcourse use and throw glasses are available near wine shop.
Hyderabad, September 4: Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, editor Siasat daily released the book “Tarbiat Azmeen-e-Hajj-o-Umra” compiled by Maulana Mufti Syed Asifuddin Nadvi Qasmi. Addressing on the occasion Mr. Zahid Ali Khan said if Hajj is performed during young age innumerable problems are solved.
Throwing light on the book compiled by Maulana Mufti Syed Asifuddin Nadvi Qasmi, Mr. Zahild Ali Khan said this is not only a book but a complete syllabus for Hajj and Umra aspirants. An audio CD of 4 hours is also available which trains pilgrims for Hajj and Umra.
Hyderabad, September 4: Arabic classes conducted by Siasat daily will be held on Sunday September 4, at Dawn High School Malakpet from 10 am to 12 noon, at Samiya High School, Moghalpura from 11 am to 1 pm, at Mahboob Husain Jigar Hall, Siasat premises from 11 to 1 pm and at St. Maria High School, Seven Tombs road from 3 pm to 5 pm. For more details contact on phone no 9290284889.
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Hyderabad, September 04: Major Syed Ghouse Mohiuddin Quadri of ‘Help Hyderabad’ Organisation has applauded the announcement made by the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Ms. Mamatha Banerjee for instituting CBI enquiry for the damagaes caused to Wakf properties in her state. He demanded the Govt. of A.P. to take an initiative for suggesting CBI enquiry for the misuse of Wakf Properties in the state.
Hyderabad, September 04: Mr. Krishna Prasad,Addl. Director General of Police,A.P. advised the students of Muffakham Jah College Of Engineering not to induldge in ragging activites. Govt. of A.P. has imposed a ban on it. Any student involved in ragging will be arrested. It is such a stigma which can never be washed away Visa becomes impossible for such students. He was addressing the Freshers Day at M J college of Engineering. Mr. Khan Lateef Mohammed Khan, Chairman of the college presided over the function.
Hyderabad, September 04: Mr. Jannath Hussain, IAS (Rtd) convened a meeting with the members of the civil society at 11 am on Saturday 3rd September 2011.
A.P. Information Commission has started convening such meetings on first sarturaday of every month. The participants of the meeting urged the Govt. to drop sections 8 and 11 of RTI Act after conducting detailed discussions. They complained that on accopunt of the provisions of penal action, many departments are not furnishing the information asked for.
—–Siasat News
Hyderabad, September 04: In connection with Urdu Festival,Essay writing and Elocution competitions will be held for school Children.Essay writing competition will be held on the topic” Importance of mother tongue in primary education” on 12th sept.
Hyderabad, September 4: President Mrs. Pratibah Patel will arrive here at Begumpet airport at 11:25 am today on a short visit of one day by a special air force flight. Later she will leave for Hyderabad International Conventional centre, Madhapur. She will inaugurate the 71st FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals Science.
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