Month: July 2012

Most passengers charred to death in sleep

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Most of them were fast asleep, while some were awake waiting to reach their destination in another three hours, when a ghastly fire cut short their life’s journey in a few seconds.

“It was all over in 15 seconds. The smoke spread fast, giving no time to people to escape,” said a passenger, who was lucky to escape.

A majority of 72 passengers travelling in the ill-fated S11 coach of New Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express were charred beyond recognition after it caught fire near Nellore railway station early Monday.

Crime In Hyderabad (30.7.2012)

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Molestation attempt foiled

(Siasat News): An incident of attempt to molest two burqa-clad sisters took place in Saifabad police station limits.

According to sub-inspector Saifabad, Mr. Keshulu, both the sisters from CIB quarters, Khairtabad, were returning to their house after iftar.

They were subject to alleged molestation by one Kiran Kumar, resident of PJR Nagar. However, the people of the locality caught him and handed him over to Saifabad police. He was reportedly drunk at the time of the incident.

Gen next in India is ready to see me on screen: Sunny

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Adult movie star Sunny Leone, who makes her debut in Bollywood with Pooja Bhatt’s ‘Jism 2’, says, she is overwhelmed with the reception she has got in India and feels that the audience is ready to see her on silver screen.

“I did not think that people will like me because of my background, like what I do for my living in America. I was not sure if this thing would be accepted.

–PTi

Hook on to fish oil to cure most ailments

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For long fish oil has been considered as the best supplement which can fight heart diseases, ease arthritis, and even stave off blindness.

Intake of fish oil supplements is good for the immune system of babies as well as pregnant mothers.

Studies have shown benefits from fish oils for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

Fish oils have an anti-inflammatory effect which targets the cause of joint pain and helps the body deal with the pain

Majority of victims from Chennai

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Most of the victims of the train fire at Nellore in Andhra Pradesh early Monday were from Chennai, according to railway officials.

Out of 72 passengers travelling in the ill-fated S11 coach of New Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express, 28 were from Chennai, while 17 passengers were from Delhi.

The train caught fire early Monday morning minutes after it passed through Nellore railway station, which is not a scheduled stop for the train.

Manisha ends her marriage

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(Siasat News)Manisha is finally back in Mumbai after a two-year-long marriage is finally over.

Manisha Koirala married to the businessman Samarat Dalal inn 2012, since then her marriage was under media scanner.

Media kept the actress under scanner, since she posted on social networking site about her turbulent relationship.

Finally couple took a decision to separate a week but Manisha still goes to Nepal as her family lives there.

Her fiend commenting on her marriage said certain marriages work out, some don’t. Manisha and Samrat have taken it in their stride.”

First look of Karan Johar`s ` Student Of The Year`

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Karan Johar has revealed the first look of his much-awaited directorial venture ‘Student Of The Year’ on twitter.

He has posted a poster showing three students sitting on a bench wearing t-shirts in identical colour with their names written on back.

“The Student Of The Year (SOTY) teaser poster,” Karan tweeted Sunday.

Though the poster does not reveal much about the story-line, it definitely keeps up with the youthful theme of the movie.

Two trucks collide in Bhiwani, 27 dead

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Two trucks collided in the Siwani area of the Bhiwani district of Haryana on Monday, leaving 27 people dead.

One of the trucks in the mishap was carrying pilgrims from Ghugha Maari temple in Rajasthan to Kalayat and its surrounding areas of Kaithal district of Haryana.

The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

More details were awaited on the accident.

–PTI

School van hit by train, 5 students killed

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In a tragic accident, five students were killed when a speeding mini local train rammed into their school bus at an unmanned railway crossing at Kot Mehtab Singh village near here on Monday.

The mini local train was moving from Beas Railway Station to Goindwal when it rammed into the school bus near Baba Bakala at Kot Mehtab Singh village, about 35 kms from here.

A rail bus is a single coach train shaped like a bus.

The injured passengers were shifted to a hospital being run by Radha Soami Sect at Beas.

Nehru worked for One World – until he felt let down

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Backed by Mahatma Gandhi, India’s charismatic first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru worked hard to create a ‘One World’ before Cold War and China’s betrayal killed him and his dream, says a new book.

Brilliantly researched, “The Peacemakers” (HarperCollins) by scholar Manu Bhagavan argues that Nehru was consumed by the idea of One World or a federal international structure and pursued it vigorously.

Fire at Ambedkar Nagar in Chennai

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A major fire broke out in Ambedkar Nagar in Chennai last night, which gutted over 600 huts in the area, fire officials said.

“We have almost put out the fire and are taking the situation into control. Some 600 plus huts have been gutted,” Divisional Fire Officer Meenakshi Vijayakumar told PTI.

Asked the officials feared any casualty, she said, “Right now things are hazy and we are yet to get any information on that.”

Nine fire tenders and six metro water lorries were pressed into service, fire officials said.

Lest our indifference cause closure of Deeni Madrasas

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(Siasat News)Islamic Thinker Dr. Iqbal had once said, “After seeing Europe my opinion has changed. Let these Deeni Madrasas continue in the same condition. Let the Muslim children study in Deeni Madrasas. If these Mullahs and Dervishes don’t survive, our position will be like Spain where even after 800 years of Muslim rule, there are no remnants of Islamic civilization in Granada or Cordova expect” Al-Hamara palace.”

Assam and U.P Communal riots are the worst-Plea for P.M’s intervention-Nusrath Mohiuddin

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(Siasat News)Mr. Nusrath Mohiuddin, State General Secretary of INSAF organization, in a press note stated that with the Assam and U.P communal riots, the secular face of the governments has been exposed. He pointed out that the lives of the Muslims have become very difficult on account of communal violence in U.P, Pratapgadh, Kosi Kalam, Barailey and Atola areas.

He said that in Kokrajhar, Dhopri, Cherang and other areas of Assam, thousand of Muslims were forced to leave their houses. They are taking shelter in refugee camps.

Five people killed in Pak fire

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Five persons were killed and 12 more injured when a fire erupted in the studio of a private TV channel in this eastern Pakistani city early Monday, police said.

The fire broke out in the TV studio at Garhi Shahu area of Lahore during a special transmission for ‘Sehri’, the pre-dawn meal before the fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramzan.

The bodies and the injured were taken to a nearly hospital.

The condition of three of the injured was critical, officials said.

The fire was caused by an electrical short circuit in the TV studio, the officials said.

–PTI

PPP committed to Punjab bifurcation: Zardari

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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said his government was working towards carving out a separate state of south Punjab, which he believes will open new avenues for socio-economic development.

Zardari made the commitment to a PPP delegation from southern Punjab led by Minister for Textile Industries Makhdoom Shahab-ud-Din, who met him here.

Zardari, the co-chairman of the ruling party, said making South Punjab a separate province was part of nation building process envisioned by the PPP and the party would endeavour to honour its commitment, according to a report in APP.

Russia-made amphibious plane crashes in Iran

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A Russia-made amphibious plane crashed in northern Iran leaving three people injured, Press TV reported.

The Aerovolga LA-8 twin-engine amphibious aircraft crashed Sunday as it was about to take off from the northern province of Gilan, 266 km from Tehran.

The plane went down after its wing clipped a nearby rock and the wheels came off.

Two people onboard the plane received minor injuries, while the third person broke a leg.

The plane was reportedly brought to Iran from Russia less than a month ago, the IRNA news agency reported.

–IANS

Humiliation of Muslims is the result of going astray from the Quran – Mushtaq Malik

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(Siasat News) The Quran has given the message to the Muslims to be Supreme and conquerors and not the oppressed nation. The believers of this eternal divine book are instituted on the highest positions of the masters of the world not the salves. Allah (SWT) likes strong Muslims rather than the weak ones. This message of the Quran has to be communicated to the younger generations of the Muslims.

Ramazan is a blessing of Allah – Atia Naaz

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(Siasat News) Every day and night of Ramazan, the Muslims’ should seek forgiveness from Allah (SWT) those who resort to sinful activities throughout the year, Ramazan is the best opportunity for seeking pardon for all their misdeeds. These thoughts were expressed by Ms. Atia Naaz while addressing a gathering of women and girls at Al-Noor Tailoring centre at Yerragadda. This meeting was organized by Muslim Girls’ Association.

Appeal to offer prayer for the Muslim victims of Mynamar

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(Siasat News) President of Safa Baithul Maal, Maulana Ghiyas Ahmed Rishadi requested all the Muslims to offer prayers for the innocent Muslims who are being killed in Myanmar by Buddhist monks. It is very regrettable that the Muslims are being assassinated in Mynamar for no fault of theirs. On this sad occasion, our hearts are also full of grief. He requested the imams of Mosques to pray for these victims.

–Siasat News–

Israel’s cooperation for agricultural sector

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(Siasat News) In connection with Indo-Israel cooperation in agricultural sector, a meeting will be held at FAPCII Auditorium at Red Hills today at 4 p.m. It will be attended by Israel Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Yahale Velan. He will participate in the meeting with state agricultural minister Mr. Kanna Lakshminarayana.

In this meeting, Mr. Velan will give the details of Israel’s cooperation in the field of agriculture extended to India during the past two decades.

–Siasat News–

8 Muslims qualify Civil Services (Prelim) by Hajj Committee’s coaching programme

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(Siasat News) Dr. Syed Shakir Hussain, Chief Executive Officer, Central Hajj Committee informed that Central Hajj Committee had offered free coaching for the Muslim candidates for Civil Service (Preliminary) examination held on 20th May this year. Out of the candidates coached by the committee 8 Muslim candidates have qualified preliminary examination of Civil Service. They are Salman Taj Patel, Ansari Shakeel, Parvez Alam, Mateen Asif, Imtiaz Khan, Mohammed Ismail, Miss Sarah Humaira and Shaik Iqbal.

Supersonic BrahMos cruise missile is successfully test fired

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(Siasat News)Supersonic BrahMos cruise missile is successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur
It was test-fired from Launch Complex-3 at 10.30 am.

Defence sources said the cruise missile was test-fired from a ground mobile launcher from the launch complex-3 at about 10.30 a.m. and all data is being retrieved for analysis.

ITR director M.V.K.V. Prasad said that the missile was tested successfully meeting all mission objectives.

The 8.4 meter-long missiles are capable of flying at 2.8 times the speed of sound.

—Siasat News

Bilawal awarded B A Honours degree

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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s son Bilawal has been awarded a BA Honours degree at a convocation of the Oxford University.

The degree was awarded to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the chairman of the ruling Pakistan People’s Party, at the convocation held yesterday, the PPP said in a statement on Sunday.

He was accompanied to the event by his aunt Sanam Bhutto and sister Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari.

Bilawal graduated with BA Honours in modern history and politics.

Elephant destroy four houses

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A male elephant entered the forest settlement area in Burgur today and damaged four houses, forest department officials said. They said the pachyderm had tried to take away some jackfruit kept in the house of a villager at Aalanai, but residents scared it away by beating drums. While fleeing it damaged the houses they said.

——PTI

3 charged for cyclist protest outside Olympic Park

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London police arrested 182 activists on bicycles who tried to breach the Olympic Park’s security cordon during the games’ opening ceremony, officials said on Sunday.

Three people have been charged with various offenses during Friday night’s protest, while the rest were released pending further questioning, Scotland Yard said.

Police, who had earlier mistakenly said they had charged four people, confirmed that a 35-year-old Portuguese man, a 34-year-old Italian man and a 51-year-old man from east London will appear in court accused of public order offenses.