Month: February 2012

Milad celebrated with gaiety in Hyderabad

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Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed, was celebrated Sunday with gaiety and fervor in Hyderabad and other parts of Andhra Pradesh.

Meetings, rallies, feeding of the poor, blood donation camps and mahafil-e-milads or special gatherings in praise of the Prophet were held to mark the occasion.

Police had made elaborate security arrangements, especially in the old city of Hyderabad, to maintain law and order. Security personnel were deployed around the places of worship and public places.

Aseemanand’s ‘U-turn’ puts NIA probe in the dock

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Mumbai,February 05:The 2007 Samjautha Express blasts investigation too appears to be hitting a dead end as there is no leader in that team as well. In fact this team was pulled up for its slow pace in investigations.

Nearly a year back there was this sensational confession by Swami Aseemanand in the Samjhauta Express blasts case, in which 68 people lost their lives. The NIA thought it had it all cracked. However, there was a major turnaround when the godman refuted his statements alleging that the confession was given under duress.

Muslims donates land for Temple,Hindus for Mazar

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Patna,February 05: In a shining example of communal harmony in India, Muslims have helped build a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Durga in Bihar’s Gaya district, not just by making donations but also by supervising its construction.

“Muslims have not only donated money for temple construction, they have been involved in it like us,” said Suresh Prasad about the shrine at Loco Colony near the railway station in Gaya town, about 100 km from here.

The temple was opened for prayers and worship last week.

Yuvraj suffering from Cancer

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New Delhi,February 05 :The 30-year-old left-hander has been in US since last month being treated for what was earlier claimed to be a tumour in the lungs by his family.

But it has now been diagnosed as malignant and Yuvraj is currently undergoing chemotherapy in the Cancer Research Institute in Boston.

IPL-5 Jadeja command 9.8 Crores

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Bangalore,February 05 :The auction of eight franchisees for players in the fifth season of Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded here in Bangalore with the teams spending around $11 million (around Rs 54 crore) for buying 25 players. The eight teams had a total of around $16.6 million to spend with 144 players to be auctioned including eight Indian players.

Thief beaten up

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Hyderabad, February 5: A man named Ramesh resident of Gandhinagar stole cell phone and some jewellery from a house during marriage functions. The thief came in the house as a family member and committed theft. He sold the cell phone at a shop.

Again he arrived at the house to commit theft of some jewellery during which he was caught.

He has been handed over to the police after good beating.

Siasat news

Lakhs spent on wedding stages, no concern for mosques

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Hyderabad, February 5: Very few people might know that there are more than 120 ancient historical mosques which are uninhabited in the city. Miscreants have transformed them into storerooms, garages and dairy farms. These mosques cry tears on the apathy of the Muslims.

On the other hand Muslims spend lakhs of rupees in their marriages. Readers! Here are the two photos; one photo is of an uninhabited mosque which has been transformed into a buffalo barn and the other photo is of a stage for the groom which looks as if a part of a fairy tale.

Dowry demand drives woman to suicide

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Nizamabad, February 5: A woman committed suicide by hanging herself to the ceiling fan at her residence. The incident occurred at V town area of Nizamabad.

According to details Mamta got married to Rajkumar resident of Sainagar, Nizamabad one and a half year ago. Her in-laws were demanding 2 lakh rupees after marriage.

Unable to bear the harassment of her husband, father and mother in law she hanged herself to the ceiling fan and committed suicide.

Siasat news

Eid Milad Observed in City with Devotion and Fervour

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Hyderabad, February 05: The Muslim community celebrated Eid Milad on Sunday February 5 with great devotion and fervour. Muslims offered mass prayers and greeted each other on the occasion in the city and in other parts of the district. People of all ages took part in a massive rally organized by Sunni groups in the city.

 

35 yr old ‘stone baby’ removed from 70 yr old woman’s womb

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Mahboobnagar, February 5: In a strange operation, doctors of SVS hospital, Mahboobnagar, removed a 35 year old ‘stone baby’ from a 70 year old woman’s womb. Even though the woman delivered 3 children after the said incomplete pregnancy whose ages are between 25-30 years and are alive.

Catholic YSR’s idol worshipped in Hindu temple

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Hyderabad, February 05: As if installing statues of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy was not enough, temples are now being constructed in memory of the former Andhra Pradesh chief minister in the state.

Backed by YSR Congress party president Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy, one such temple is coming up at Rajagopalapuram village in Visakhapatnam district. Named Rajasekhara Reddy Alayam ( Rajasekhara Reddy temple), it is being constructed by local YSR Congress party leaders.

Imran, Kareena talks about love

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Mumbai, February 05: There’s something fresh about Bollywood these days. While genres have more or less remained the same, there is a new lot of directors approaching films differently and experimenting with their material. Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is one such film. The film, the title of which roughly translates to You and I, brings together an odd couple — Kareena Kapoor is paired with Imran Khan, who is younger than her both in the film and in real life.

Hundreds working in Saudi with fake degrees

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Riyadh, February 05: Following reports about fake certificate-making rackets spreading in Saudi society, authorities have reiterated their determination to crack down on holders of fake certificates.

There were about 1,300 citizens and foreigners caught with fake certificates in the Kingdom and they managed to obtain these after paying a total of SR500 million, Al-Sharq local daily reported Saturday quoting informed sources.

Saudi women earning thousands staying at home

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Riyadh, February 05: An employment company and a software firm have developed a novel program which allows Saudi women to earn a living from their computers at home.

Four Saudi women were employed as call center operators from their homes for SR4,000 a month recently, said Khaled Al-Khudair, founder of glowork.net a jobs site for women in the Kingdom.

The program aims to create 30,000 jobs in three years.

Al-Khudair told Al-Watan Arabic daily that some private-sector companies want to employ more women who work from their homes.

Man rapes mother of boy who eloped with daughter

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Ahmedabad, February 05: In a horrific incident, a man in the Indian city of Ahmedabad allegedly kidnapped and subsequently raped the mother and aunt of a 22-year-old boy who took off with his 20-year-old daughter.

The boy’s family members had approached the police when they found their boy missing. Meanwhile, the boy’s mother and aunt had got possible clues about the eloped couple’s whereabouts, reports The Times of India. When they followed on the couple’s trails, they were in turn followed by the girls’d father and some of his hired goons.

Jalsa Yaum-e-Rahmatullil Aalamin at Nizam college ground

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Hyderabad, February 5: The 62nd Jalsa Yaum-e-Rahmatullil Aalamin by All India Majlis Tameer-e-Millat will be held today at Nizam college ground. Mr. Mohammad Abdur Raheem Qureshi president All India Majlis Tameer-e-Millat will be the organizer of the auspicious convention.

The convention will begin with the recitation of Holy Quran by Qari Mohammad Iqbal. Mr. Tashkeel Anwar Razzaqi will present Naat-e-shareef. Organizer Mr. Raheem Qureshi will deliver inaugural address. Souvenir on the occasion of Yaum-e-Rahmatullil Aalamin will be released by convention president.

TRIPLE TALAQ to be ban in India

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New Delhi, February 05: Triple talaq in one sitting – the process of divorce by which the man says “talaq” thrice, and polygamy, will soon be banned in India if Parliament amends the Muslim Personal Law as per the revolutionary draft suggested by the National Consultation on Codification.

The draft also makes registration of Muslim marriages with the state governments mandatory and minimum age of bride will be made 18 and that for boys 21.

Shahid Kapoor dating Shakti Kapoor’s daughter?

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Mumbai, February 05: It seems like actor Shahid Kapoor is fed up with his on and off relationship with girlfriend Priyanka Chopra. Possibly due to this, he has found new love in his life.

If media reports are to be believed, Shahid is spending good amount of quality time with veteran actor Shakti Kapoor’s daughter Shraddha Kapoor, who has made her Bollywood debut in Love Ka The End. Reports suggests that the young couple is seen at coffee shops in Versova, Andheri.

Israel no match for Iran military might

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Tehran, February 05: A senior political analyst condemns Israel’s “apartheid” policies in the occupied Palestine territories and says Tel Aviv will never be able to match Iran’s military might and capabilities, Press TV reports.

“…the reality on the ground is that Iran is a very powerful country and its response [to a military attack] will be severe and punishing and the Israelis are no match for the Iranians,” Tehran University Professor Mohammad Marandi told Press TV in an exclusive interview on Friday.

Finance Minister irritated on Junior Doctors attitude

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Hyderabad, February 05: State Govt. is spending Rs. 25 to 40 lakh on the education of every doctor. It is also providing latest facilities in the Govt. hospitals according to the budget provisions.

As per the agreement reached between the junior doctors and the Govt. stipend is being increased to the extent of 15% every two years.

Poor people forced to mortgage ration cards

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Hyderabad, February 05: Despite admonitions of the Muslim Ulema and the campaign for the reformation of Muslim Society, there are thousands of Poor Muslims who are involved in borrowing money from the money lenders after mortgaging their ration cards.

On the other hand, there are a few persons who charge exorbitant rates of interest and fulfill their luxuries thereby incurring the displeasure of Allah and the Prophet (SAWS). There are many persons who are involved in the illegal business of charging interest on loans.

State cabinet ready to face any investigation

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Hyderabad, February 05: Finance Minister Mr. A. Ram Narayan Reddy expressed his reaction on the recent CBI investigations and said that some persons are leading luxurious life by accumulating wealth by unlawful means but the in-service officials have to face investigations. It is a very disturbing situation.

‘Hijama’ (cupping therapy) camp at Siasat office today

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Hyderabad, February 5: On the occasion of Milad un Nabi, Siasat daily is going to organise ‘Hijama’ (cupping therapy) camp on Sunday, February 5, from 9 to 11 am.

People interested in cupping therapy can register their names free from 7 to 8 am on Sunday.

The camp is open for all and is supervised by Dr. Mohammad Ahsan Farooqui.

For more details call on phone nos. 9700283043 or 9849139356.

Siasat news

Urdu SGT posts to be de-reserved

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Hyderabad, February 5: Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal, on Friday, February 3 issued orders to fill the reserved posts of 2006 & 2008 with selected candidates of DSC 2006 & 2008 by de-reserving them. The order also directed not to notify the posts for DSC 2012.

State president, Andhra Pradesh Primary Teachers’ Association (APTA), Syed Shaukat Ali and Hyderabad president, Shaikh Afzal welcomed the orders.

G Bala Rangaiah carried out the proceedings of the case no. OS.10148/2011.

Siasat news

Obama urges Syrian president to stop killings

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Washington, February 05: US President Barack Obama has called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stop the killings in the country and step aside for a democratic transition in the Middle East nation.

Obama said the Syrian government “murdered” hundreds of Syrian citizens Friday “through shelling and other indiscriminate violence”, and that Syrian forces continued to prevent hundreds of injured civilians from seeking medical help.