Month: May 2012

Sponsors of importers of counterfeits will face criminal charges: Dubai Customs

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Emarati sponsors of companies that import contraband or counterfeit products will face criminal charges, said Yusuf Al Sahlawi, executive director of Dubai Customs.

Al Sahlawi called on Emiratis to control the activities of companies under their sponsorship regardless of the amount of sponsorship money received by them.

This came during a recent ‘Rouh Al Qanoon’ (Spirit of the Law) programme presented by lawyer Eisa bin Haider on Noor Dubai Radio.

The programme discussed the role of Customs in the fight against counterfeit goods.

Sanjay Dutt ousts Dharam Oberoi, makes Manyata CEO

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It took a rather unpleasant nasty spat with director Ram Gopal Varma for Sanjay Dutt to realise that he was being misguided by his own manager Dharam Oberoi, consequently the actor ousted Oberoi from his production company.

Bollywood sources confirmed that Dharam Oberoi has been shown the door as Sanjay Dutt was frequently facing hackles at the professional front thanks to his erstwhile manager.

Will stay in UPA with bitterness: Karunanidhi

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Hours after he issued a veiled threat to the UPA government, DMK supremo M Karunanidhi on Monday did a U-turn of sorts by denying that he ever threatened to pull out of the Congress-led government at the Centre.

Earlier today, Karunanidhi, while addressing party cadre had said, “We will stay with them (UPA) only till it is possible. If it is not possible, then we will go our separate way and stress our policies.”

Constable crushed to death by Sand Mafia

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A head constable has been crushed to death in Dholpur in Rajasthan. The police suspect the involvement of the local sand mafia. The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Mahendra Singh.

A sand-laden truck was found abandoned near the crime scene. It is suspected that it was carrying illegally mined sand.

The police has cordoned off the crime scene and were carrying out investigations. No arrests have been made yet.

The incident comes three months after IPS officer Narendra Kumar was allegedly killed by the mining mafia in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district.

–Agencies

Sarabjit Singh files fresh clemency appeal

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Death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, convicted for alleged involvement in bomb attacks in 1990 in Pakistan, has sent a fresh clemency appeal to President Asif Ali Zardari, a media report said on Tuesday. This is the fifth mercy petition from Sarabjit, who was sentenced to death for alleged involvement in a string of bombings in Punjab in 1990 that killed 14 people.

The 49-year-old Indian is currently being held at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore and has been on death row for over 20 years.

Prabhu Deva’s sons not allowed to party with Shah Rukh Khan

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As Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan partied the night away at Prabhu Deva’s home in Chennai after Kolkata Knight Riders‘ (KKR) title win in the Indian Premier League (IPL), it was Prabhu Deva’s two young sons who were missing from the party.

They were obediently asleep in one corner of the house as the celebrity revellers partied Sunday night.

Question mark on standard of education of MANUU

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It is quite difficult to understand whether the staff of Urdu university, established with the objective of promotion and development of Urdu and to provide higher educational opportunities to Urdu speaking persons, is playing its role for the development of university or leaving no stone unturned to destroy it.

Why Salman & Katrina Kaif skipped Karan’s party

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The hottest stars of Bollywood and the sexiest ladies in their best evening gowns ruled the night of Karan Johar’s birthday party.

It was the most happening party to attend for anyone in the film industry in Mumbai. Actors who got the much sought-after invitation did everything possible to attend the do.

Priyanka Chopra flew down from Zurich at 1:30am after attending her kid-brother’s graduation. Others left their shoot or engagements to join the merriment.

JAC supports TRS in Parkal

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After engaging public opinion through a survey conducted, Telangana Political Joint Action Committee unanimously decided to extend its support to TRS candidate Mr. Bhikshapathi Goud in Parkal. It was disclosed by Prof. Kodandaram, Chairman, Telangana Political Joint Action Committee while he was talking to newsmen yesterday.

Debt and dues leave UAE dad of 2 living on a terrace

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An Indian man has been living on the edge in an Umm Al Quwain villa for the last few months. Even as the scorching summer heat builds up each day, he struggles to survive without air-conditioner, electricity, water supply and gas connection.

The sole breadwinner of his family, Kumaran’s passport is held by his former employer who has not paid him salary for the last 17 months. He has a Rs 2 million (Dh0.13m ) bank loan back home and two school-going daughters.

Crime In Hyderabad (30.5.2012)

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Husband kills wife to marry sister-in-law

(Siasat News): A couple who was on loggerheads for remaining issueless and the urge to marry his sister-in-law, caused the death of the wife as the husband treated the wife as the biggest hurdle in the marriage.

This horrifying incident occurred in Narsingi police station limits. One Bheem Rao, 40, brutally killed his wife Sumalatha and fled. According to sub-inspector Narsingi Mohd. Hafeezuddin, the residents of Indira Reddy colony in Rajendranagar Bheem Rao and Sumalatha got married ten years back.

Deceived woman comes back from Saudi Arabia

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Ms. Zakira Begum, resident of Saadatnagar, Yakutpura was recruited by an agent for household work in Riyaz, Saudi Arabia. She went to Riyaz on 3rd May and soon after joining duty in a private house two Saudi citizens Ewaz and Saleh removed her hair and compelled her to do unpleasant works. She immediately informed about her difficulties in Riyaz to her sister in Hyderabad.

Her sister Ms. Shehnaz Begum registered a complaint with the office of Dy. Commissioner of Police (South Zone). Dr. A. Sabharwal, DCP (South Zone) took action immediately and entrusted this case to Mr. Faseeh

Regular legislation necessary for Muslim reservations

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Once again, AP High Court has struck down reservation of 4.5% to Minorities. How long this kind of treatment will be meted out to the Minorities? Everytime, some organization or the other approaches High Court and the Hon’ble High Court gives ruling agasint any kind of reservation on the basis of religion.

Cancellation of Muslim reservations unfortunate

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Mr. Mohammed Iftekharuddin Ahmed Advocate, President of Muslim Reservation Front told that it is the most unfortunate that AP High Court has struck down the Reservations for the Muslims. He told that Govt. of India failed to produce effective arguments in support of Muslim reservations.

He said that Govt. of India took hasty decision to provide 4.5% reservation to Minorities out of the already existing reservation of 27% provided for other Backward classes. In this connection, Govt. of India did not take into consideration the legal implications and took a hasty decision.

YSR Congress responsible for Jagan’s arrest: Law Minister

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Law Minister of AP Mr. E. Pratap Reddy told that for the arrest of Mr. Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, his party is responsible. He said that his party men wished the arrest of Mr. Reddy. They are propagating the same thing on a large scale. At last, their wish was fulfilled when he was arrested.

While talking to newsmen at Secretariat, Mr. Pratap Reddy told that people were blaming Govt. of A.P. for Jagan’s arrest which is totally unjust. Neither Govt. of AP nor Congress Party is associated with the arrest of Mr. Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy.

Muslim reservation: Cong intention not pure, says Nitish

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said it was for the Congress to comment on the order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court striking down 4.5 per cent sub-quota to minorities within OBC reservation in central educational institutions and jobs.

“The Congress intention for giving reservation to Muslims is not pure and the party is raising the issue to mislead Muslims,” the chief minister told reporters here.

He said if the Congress was at all interested in giving reservation to Muslims, it should bring an amendment to the Constitution on the issue.

Witchcraft practitioner arrested in Rain Bazar

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Rain Bazar Police arrested a sorcerer (magician) by name Syed Mohsin (55) from Rain Bazar area yesterday.

It is said that he is a resident of King Kothi area. He had hired a house in Imam Bada area of Rain Bazar locality and had started witchcraft practice. Articles used in witchcraft were also seized from his custody.

Police has registered a case against him under sections 420 and with hundy. It is reported that he was cheating women and children by false practices.

——Siasat News

Excited to play lead in my debut film: Sushant Singh Rajput

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Sushant Singh Rajput is taking a leap from the small screen to films with Abhishek Kapoor`s ‘Kai Po Che’ and the actor says he is happy to have got the opportunity to play the lead in his debut film.

The film, an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat`s bestseller ‘3 Mistakes Of My Life’, will see him play the role of cricket enthusiast Ishaan.

“I am excited to play the lead in the film. I auditioned for my role when I heard that Abhishek is looking for a fresh face for his film.

Aaliya Sultana Babi, the Dinosaur Princess

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She is a princess by birth, had taken part in a BBC reality show and is the protector of one of India’s very own Jurassic Park. Meet Aaliya Sultana Babi, the ‘ Dinosaur Princess’. This 30- something princess of the former princely state of Balasinor ( about 80 km from Ahmedabad in Gujarat) is the woman behind the preservation of the rare dinosaur fossil site in Raioli village of Balasinor.

Aaliya’s first brush with the real ‘ Jurassic Park’ took place when she visited the site at the invitation of a Geological Survey of India team in 1997.

Saudia joins global alliance, offers 14,700 daily flights

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Saudi Arabian Airlines signed here yesterday a landmark agreement with SkyTeam, the second largest global alliance, offering its passengers access to 14,700 daily flights operated by the alliance’s member airlines to 958 destinations in 173 countries.

Prince Fahd bin Abdullah, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and chairman of Saudia’s board of directors, unveiled two Saudia aircraft decorated with the SkyTeam livery in the presence of top executives of alliance member airlines.

ED to move court to question Jagan

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After the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to turn the heat on MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy on charges of corruption.

The ED would be filing a petition in the CBI court Wednesday, seeking permission to question Jagan, as the YSR Congress chief is known, who was sent to judicial custody for two weeks by the court May 28.

A team of ED officials have reached Hyderabad from New Delhi and are working with their counterparts here to carry out the investigations.

Militants fire at CRPF men in Srinagar; 7 injured

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Seven CRPF personnel were injured in a militant attack in Srinagar early Wednesday.

Reports said two bike-borne militants opened indiscriminate firing on a CRPF vehicle in which jawans were travelling.

The incident occurred in the Rainawari area.

“Seven CRPF troopers were injured in the firing. The jawans were immediately evacuated to hospital for treatment. The condition of two is critical,” an officer said.

Authorities rushed heavy reinforcements to the area, which has now been surrounded for searches to trace the two motorcycle-borne assailants who fired at the vehicle.

Youth held for beating father to death

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A 21-year-old youth was arrested on charges of beating his father to death, police said today. One Avinash Mukne was arrested yesterday for the murder his 40-year-old father Ashok, police inspector Vijay Pawar of Manor police station said. The victim, who used to live with his wife and son Avinash in village Nandgaon-Pada in Manor, was working as a mason.

Assure formation of Telangana within 3 months – BJP

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(Siasat News) BJP challenged Mr. K. Chandrasekhara Rao President of TRS to get an assurance either from Ms. Sonia Gandhi or from, her political advisor Mr. Ahmed Patel that a separate Telangana state would be formed within three months. If this assurance is given, the BJP said that it will withdraw its candidate from Parkal Assembly constituency.

Anytime resignation from Congress

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(Siasat News) Supporter of Jaganmohan Reddy, Mr. Sabham Srihari, Congress M.P. announced that he would resign from Congress. The M.P. announced that he would resign from Congress within 3 to 4 days. He also disclosed that three more M.P.’s and five M.L.A.’s will also resign from Congress party. Mr. Srihari represents Anakapally Parliamentary Constituency in Viskhapatnam District. He tried his level best to patch up differences between Congress and Jaganmohan Reddy. Despite his association with Congress, he was participating in the programmes of YSR Congress Party right from the beginning.