Hyderabad, January 29 (INN): The city-based AP Media will soon launch a unique digitization programme covering Hyderabad. The main aim is to put Hyderabad on to global arena to attract business and investment opportunities.
The aims and objectives of this programme, among others, are to globalize human resources, encourage investments on manpower through innovative methods and reforms while encouraging lifelong learning and to make Hyderabad a global city.
ISlamabad, January 29: Pakistan is again going through a crisis. But this time for optimists like me the instability is dynamic. It is dynamic because this kind of struggle between a civilian government and the judiciary can also nudge the country towards a real democracy.
In this case the fight is between a principled chief justice, Iftikhar Chaudhry, who is trying to establish the supremacy of the judiciary in the country, and a corrupt civilian government that came to power, ironically by supporting the independence of the same judiciary.
New Delhi, January 29: The Railways appears to have firmed up plans to raise passenger fares in AC classes in face of depleting financial resources and little options available to generate funds.
As pressure is mounting on it from various quarters including the Finance Ministry and the Planning Commission to raise fares untouched for last eight years, the Railway Board is understood to be preparing a blue print for a possible fare hike.
The hike could be anywhere between 10 and 12 percent or Rs 35 for every 500 km, highly placed Railway sources said.
Islamabad, January 29: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has once again condemned US drone attacks carried out against his country, calling them illegal and counterproductive.
During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, Gilani announced that the US drone attacks resulted in a “trust deficit” between Islamabad and Washington.
Bhopal, January 29: The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition challenging the state government decision to introduce the ‘Gita Sar’ (summary of the sacred book) in school curriculum.
The division bench of Justices Ajit Singh and Sanjay Yadav on Friday dismissed the petition filed by Catholic Bishop Council’s spokesperson, Anand Mutangal.
The petitioner had argued that the BJP’s government decision is the violation of Article 28 (1) of the Constitution of India.
He had sought a stay on the state government order to introduce ‘Gita’ summary in schools.
Hyderabad, January 29: General Secretary of Minorities Educational, Social and Cultural Organisation of Telangana Mr. Mohammed Nizamuddin demanded the Prime Minister to notify the exact population of the Muslims in India. He said that Ms. Sonia Gandhi’s claim that the Muslims are 13.4% in the country is not true. In the census operations, the population of the Muslims has not been enumerated properly. The staff of census department has been lethargic in registering the correct population of the Muslims in India.
Hyderabad, January 29: A Wakf property of 400 sq yards at a prime location at Abids was being leased to a private tenant on a meager amount of Rs. 4000 monthly rent and Rs. 15000 non-refundable deposit. When the matter was brought to the notice of the Minister of Wakfs and Minorities Welfare he instructed the officials to take action.
It is learnt that an applicant had offered a rent of Rs. 15000 per month and a non-refundable deposit of Rs. Two lakh but his application was rejected.
Hyderabad, January 29: Under the instructions from the National Minorities Commission, Govt. of A.P. has made all the preparations for constituting Minorities Commission but it is facing difficulties due to the age restriction of 65 years. Govt. intends to appoint a retired Supreme Court judge.
A high retired official is also in the race for this coveted position but the responsibilities of the post warrant legal expertise.
Govt. is actively considering to appoint a retired IAS officer as Chairman and the members will be chosen from Sikh and Parsi communities.
Hyderabad, January 29: There is a likelihood of Botsa Satyanarayana APPCC President of visiting New Delhi to meet PM Dr. Manmohan Singh to discuss to prevailing political situation in the state.
It is also expected that issues relating to the MLA’s who supported Jaganmohan Reddy will be duscussed.
This was released by the close sources of Botsa Satyanarayana Pradesh Congress President.
——Siasat News
Hyderabad, January 29: Under the auspices of Siasat, a soft skills programme of Personality Development based on Job oriented professions will be conducted on today. It consists of effective communicative skills, skills of sales and marketing, personality development, interview techniques etc.
According to Mirza Jameel Ahmed, Coordinator of the programme, Mr. Shaik Merajul Haque, Soft Skills trainer will impart training on every Sunday from 11 am to 1 pm at Mirza Garden, Function Hall, Golconda Fort.
Separate seating arrangement is made for girls.
——Siasat News
Hyderabad, January 29: CM of A.P. Mr. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy assured the delegation of Telangana employees that the Govt. would consider their demand to convert 42 days strike period into leave. Mr. G. Sriniv Yasulu President and Mr. A. Padmachari, General Secretary of the Employees Association met the CM yesterday in Secretariat and made a representation to convert the strike period into leave as per the agreement reached earlier.
The employees who are retiring between October and January will be put to a lot of inconvenience if the matter is not settled.
London, January 29: As reported on Siasat, an exhibition about Hajj opens at the British Museum on Thursday, January 26, to educate non-Muslims about one of the five pillars of Islam.
The show, which runs until April 15, takes visitors on a journey that starts with how Muslims prepare for the pilgrimage.
Hyderabad, January 29: Collector of Nalgonda distributed certificates of appreciation to meritorious employees of the district on the occasion of Republic Day.
Recognizing the meritorious services in Panchayathiraj department, Mr. Bahauddin Hashmi, Asst. Engineer was given a certificate of merit by district collector. Mr. Hashmi has been working in the rural water supply section of Panchayathriaj for the past thirty years.
He got awards in the past also for his meritorious work.
Higher officials of Panchayathiraj Dept. congratulated him for getting the merit certificate.
Hyderabad, January 29: According to Mr. Ahmed Basheeruddin Farooqui, Rtd. Dy. DEO. the question bank of SSC (English Medium) will be released at 4 pm. On Wednesday 1st February at Mahboob Hussain Jigar Hall, Siasat compound opposite Rama Krishna Theatre. Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor Siasat will preside over the function.
Mr. P. Lakshma Reddy, Regional Joint Director, Education and Mr. Susender Rao will be the guests of honour.
Headmasters, teachers, parents and students are requested to attend this function.
Hyderabad, January 29: State government has expedited the formation of Minority Commission however it faces difficulty in finalizing the name of chairman. It is said that the government has finalized the names of Minority Commission members. While various contenders are busy defending their claims for the post of chairman.
Sources told that the chief minister, as per the recommendation of National Minority Commission, has decided for the speedy formation of State Commission.
Hyderabad, January 29: It is only a presumption that Urdu is vanishing. Some politicians express such thoughts to make their speeches attractive. They are unaware of realities. Urdu is not only alive but owing to its linguistic status and literary genres, it is spreading throughout the world.
Siasat imparted education of Urdu to nearly twelve lakh persons through its Urdu examinations. Many candidates have obtained graduation degrees and also got Ph.D. degrees after passing Urdu Fazil examination.
Hyderabad, January 29: State government has almost finalized the budget of Minority welfare for the financial year 2012-13 and proposals are sought by the Minority welfare department in this connection.
Tehran, January 29: The US military plans to deploy a large floating base, unofficially dubbed the “mothership,” for commando teams to the Middle East amid recent developments in the region.
The Navy is converting an aging warship it had planned to decommission into a makeshift staging base for the commandos in response to requests from the US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, The Washington Post reported on Saturday.
Hyderabad, January 29: Dr. Manmohan Singh has postponed his visit to Hyderabad. He was to lay the foundation stone for Metro Train Project and to distribute one lakh appointment orders to youths. Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy had finalized arrangements of his tour programme at Gachibowli stadium.
Yesterday evening PM’s office informed about the postponement of Dr. Manmohan Singh’s programme.
Tehran, January 29: An Iranian lawmaker says the Majlis (parliament) Energy Committee has finalized a draft bill to stop the country’s oil exports to EU member states in reaction to the bloc’s recent decision to ban oil imports from Iran.
Nasser Soudani, deputy chairman of the committee, said on Saturday that the double-urgency bill for halting Iran oil exports to Europe had been finalized in four clauses.
Bhopal, January 29 (Pervez Bari): Ms Sadhna Karnik, convener of Bhopal Gas Peedit Sangharsh Sahyog Samiti, (BGPSSS), has demanded the Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research, (ICMR), to dissolve ethics committee of Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, (BMHRC), which allegedly failed to curb drug trials, during his proposed visit to the hospital here on Sunday..
Bhopal, January 29 (Pervez Bari): Expressing regret over not removing Dow Chemical as one of the sponsors of London Olympics 2012, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh urging him to register India’s strong objection to it.
Mumbai, January 29: Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif rocked this year’s Zee Cine Awards as the two not only set the stage afire with their performances but also rekindled their failed romance.
Yes, you heard us right – Ranbir and Katrina are getting back together. We will get back to the Salman-Deepika angle later but for now let’s dwell on the ex-flames.
Two years back Ranbir and Katrina’s puppy love didn’t last for long. Katrina wanted a serious and dedicated Ranbir while the Kapoor boy kept looking for fresh pastures.
Hyderabad, January 29: The controversy over purchase of crockery by Hajj committee chairman took a new turn when Minority Welfare Minister sought detailed report regarding the matter.
It is said that the minority welfare minister wrote to furnish details on the report presented by executive officer Hajj committee, over the reimbursement claim made by Hajj committee chairman regarding crockery purchase.
The government will once again call for report from the executive officer.
Mumbai, January 29: Bollywood actor Salman Khan has once again proved that he is the good Samaritan of tinsel town with his generous deeds.
Salman Khan’s charitable foundation ‘Being Human’ has offered to free prisoners who are languishing in jail for non-payment of fine.
Salman will help free four hundred inmates in sixty three different prisons in Uttar Pradesh, Indian.
These prisoners are generally those who have served more than their jail term but are still locked up behind bars because they cannot pay their fine due to poverty or some other reason.