Month: July 2012

Don’t turn mosque row into Babri Masjid-2

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I am worried that unless the Akbarabadi Masjid row near Delhi’s Jama Masjid is nipped in the bud, it might become Babri Masjid-2.

Some smalltime politicians are trying to politicize the entire matter by instigating the masses at the site where foundations of a mosque were discovered while digging for Delhi Metro July 6. At the same time, motivated elements from Hindu communal groups are trying to create tensions.

Amid all this, the judiciary needs to be complimented for handling a sensitive issue in a manner most competent.

US for dialogue to resolve South China Sea row

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The US supports a collaborative diplomatic process to resolve the South China Sea dispute between China and its neighbours as it is against measures that are seen as potential threats to some in the region, a top American official has said.

“The US position is clear. We support a collaborative, diplomatic process by all claimants to resolve these disputes, and we are concerned about unilateral actions. There should be dialogue among the countries in the region,” Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Mike Hammer said.

Girl crushed after slipped through hole in school bus

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In a dreadful accident occurred at Selaiyur on the outskirts of Chennai, a seven-year-old girl, slipped through a hole present on the floor in her school bus. She was crushed by the vehicle.

The girl named Shruti Sethumadhavan, was the student of 2nd class. She was returning home in her school bus when the tragedy occurred.

Sources reveal that there was a hole on the floor of the school bus under her seat which had been covered with a wooden plank. When the vehicle hit a pothole, the plank shifted, exposing the hole. The girl fell through the hole and run over by the bus.

Haj is not for making profits, says apex court

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The Supreme Court Friday said that the private tour operators (PTOs), engaged in the travel of Haj pilgrims, could not undertake their enterprise with an eye on profits.

“Haj is not for making profits,” said the apex court bench of Justice Aftab Alam and Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai in the course of the hearing of a batch of petitions by PTOs, seeking to be registered for the allocation of Haj seats.

While declining to interfere with the Haj policy, relating to PTOs for the year 2012, the court said there was a lot of scope for improvement in the policy.

‘Obama-Manmohan’s working relations fantastic’

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US President Barack Obama has developed a “fantastic working relationship” with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a senior administration official has said, asserting that the US recognises “importance” of India as a key regional and global power.

“President Obama developed a fantastic working relationship with Prime Minister Singh that you’re well aware of. We recognise importance of India as an important regional and global power, and this why we are keenly interested in continuing to grow that relationship,” Mike Hammer, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, said on Thursday.

Aamir’s special treat for sister’s 50th birthday

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Aamir Khan, who was scheduled to leave for Chicago for the shooting of “Dhoom 3” Aug 3, will now leave a day later. He doesn’t want to miss out being a part of his sister Nikhat’s 50th birthday celebrations.

Nikhat turns 50 Aug 3, a day after Raksha Bandhan.

Aamir had planned to celebrate Rakhi with her Aug 2, and leave Aug 3 night, but he has altered his plans after the entire family planned to have a lavish party on the night of Nikhat’s special day.

Mobile battery explodes, boy suffers burns

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A student sustained burn injuries after his mobile phone battery exploded.

15-year-old Abhijeet is the resident of Torrur village in Hayathnagar and is an Intermediate student of Navodaya College. The incident occurred on Wednesday when Abhijeet was trying to recharge the mobile phone by way of a separate recharger. The battery was said to be China-made.

Abhijeet who suffered burns on his right hand, face and stomach, was rushed to the hospital. His condition is said to be stable.

Indian Railways is world’s biggest open toilet: Ramesh

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Jairam Ramesh has called the Indian Railways as the world’s biggest open toilet. The Rural Development Minister has lashed out at Indian Railways considering its unhygienic conditions prevailing.

He made the statement while talking about the need for greater funding of bio-toilets.
“We are the world’s capital for open defecations. 60 per cent of all open defecations in the world are in India. This is a matter of great shame,” Ramesh was reported as saying.

Fasting a challenge under blazing sun

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With the hottest days of summer upon us, Ramadan is proving to be a challenge for some of those observing the daily fast from dawn to dusk.

Meanwhile, some are avoiding the heat altogether by staying indoors.

According to the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS), the mercury reached 49.3 degree Celsius in Sharjah on Wednesday and 47.4 degree Celsius in Dubai.

On Thursday, it was 46 degree Celsius in Dubai and 47.3 degree Celsius in Sharjah.

Dwayne Bravo injured in car accident

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West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo has sustained minor injuries following a vehicle accident on a major highway running through central Trinidad.

The 29-year-old all-rounder injured both his hands and was treated at a health facility. The accident occurred Wednesday on the Uriah Butler Highway and he was released after treatment.

His white Jaguar sports car collided from behind with a Suzuki SUV which in turn crashed into a Nissan Almera.

No one was injured in the other two vehicles and Bravo`s front-seat passenger also escaped unhurt, police said.

PM meets President Mukherjee

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday called on President Pranab Mukherjee, their first meeting since the latter took office on Wednesday.

Singh drove down to Rashtrapati Bhawan for a noon meeting with Mukherjee.

Officials described the meeting as a courtesy call.

Vice President Hamid Ansari, Defence Minister A K Antony, Governors of several states, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj were among those who had called on Mukherjee yesterday.

–PTI

Stop killings in Assam – Tameer-e-Millat

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All India Majlis-e-Tameer-e-Millat has demanded the Central Government and especially the Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh to give warning to Government of Assam to stop the incidents of killings and to take stern action against the miscreants. Relief arrangements should also be made for the lakhs of Muslims who have been dislodged from their houses. It is the responsibility of Dr. Manmohan Singh because he has been elected to Parliament from Assam.

Ramazan Ration distributed in Kurnool by MPJ

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Muslims can please Allah (SWT) by offering social service to the poor and the needy. Muslims should, therefore, participate actively in social service programmes and donate money generously during Ramazan.

These thought were expressed by Maulana Mansoor Al-Saudi while distributing Ramazan Ration to the poor Muslims in Kotkur in Kurnool District. These ration packets were provided by Movement for Peace and Justice.

Ramazan Ration was given to 25 widows which includes food grains for iftaar and sehar and a pair of ladies garments costing Rs.1000/-.

Iftaar and Sehar arrangements in Warangal Jail

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(Siasat News)Mr. Pasha Husaini of Mohalla Phatak arranged Iftaar and Sehar on his behalf for the prisoners of Central Jail Warangal.

He has been doing this service quietly for the past five years.

Every year, one hafiz used to be sent for leading taraweeh prayer. This year one hafiz is in jail. He is leading taraweeh prayer for the jail inmates.

Unemployment among the Muslim will increase for not sanctioning of loans in sirpur

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(Siasat News)Central and State Governments provide loans to the unemployed Muslim youths through Banks. Huge amounts of loans are being sanctioned by S.C’s and S.T’s corporations. They are also giving subsidies for the purchase of Tractors and Motor Vehicles.

Govt. makes lofty claims and issues statements about the Welfare Schemes for Minorities but these are not implemented properly.

Sirpur town has many branches of State Bank of Hyderabad. Minorities Finance Corporation didn’t sanction any loans to Muslim Minorities since 2004 in Sirpur town.

BJP President Cherial Devender Reddy advises JAC to free it from TRS clutches

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(Siasat News)BJP launched membership campaign in Cherial, Maddur, Jangaonand other areas of Warangal District. Addressing on this occasion, Mr.Devendar Reddy, BJP president of Cherial expressed hope that BJP will come to power in the Center after the General Election of 2014.

He advised Telangana Political Joint Committee to come out of the Clutches of TRS. He told that Mr.K.Chandrasekhara Rao, President of TRS is not serious about the formation of Telangana State.

He appealed to the Muslims to join BJP without any fear. He said that BJP is the only secular party of India.

Assurance to start Urdu classes in Raikal

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(Siasat News)Mr. L.Ramana, MLA Jagtial told that the future of the students would be bright if the students get education through Urdu medium. He was inaugurating the newly constructed two classrooms in Zilla Parishad Urdu Medium High School in Raikal, Karimnagar District yesterday.

Lethargy in the implementation of Minorities Welfare Schemes admitted

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(Siasat News)The Chairman of the Legislative Committee to monitor the implementation of 15-Point Programme of the Prime Minister of India admitted that there has been lethargy in the implementation of 15-Point Programme. C.M of A.P Mr. N.Kiran Kumar Reddy is keen on extending the benefits of Welfare Programmes to Minorities.

C.M is also camping for three days in a week in every district to launch Indira Bata Programme. He had also instructed the Chief Secretary to convene the meeting of Committee of Assembly to review 15-Point Programme of Prime Minister.

Masjid at Uppal to be rehabilitated today after 10 yrs

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With the effort of some ardent young Muslims an uninhabited Masjid in Uppal is going to be rehabilitated. The Masjid will be rehabilitated today with the Friday prayers. Siasat daily has started a campaign from January last, to rehabilitated uninhabited mosques in the city and at outskirts, which has been proved quite effective, Alhamdulillah.

Thin crowd at Team Anna fast, men misbehave with women journalists

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Team Anna’s indefinite fast against the UPA government entered the third day today with crowds still keeping away from the protest site where some people misbehaved with women media persons.

The crowd count was around 300 at 11 AM when Anna Hazare took the dais along with his close aides at Jantar Mantar. The protest site wore a deserted look with people seen only near the stage.

Fasting Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal, a diabetic whose health condition worsened a bit, made a brief appearance at the dais while others like Manish Sisodia and Gopal Rai sat with Hazare.

Qulij Khan Bahadur an honest, faithful and devoted person

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Moghal ruler Shahinshah Aurangzeb was a just, righteous and brave king. His period is remembered as golden period during Moghal rule. Aurangzeb had made Haji Nawab Khaja Abid Siddiqui Khan, Cheen Qulij Khan Bahadur, the subedar of his army. Qulij Khan Bahadur was an honest, faithful and devoted person. He was also very intelligent, farsighted and steadfast. Shahinshah Aurangzeb had so much faith in him that he brought Qulij Khan Bahadur with him on the 2nd siege of Golconda Fort on January 28, 1687.