Month: August 2012

Ms. Vijayama’s proposed hunger strike

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(Siasat News) Ms. Vijayamma, Honorary President of YSR Congress has decided to go on hunger strike to emphasize the demand to implement the fees reimbursement scheme to the students to launch hunger strike in Eluru in West Godavari District on 12th and 13th August 2012. Preparations for hunger strike camp have already been started. Mr. Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy had also organized hunger strike earlier on this issue. YSR Congress party alleged that Congress Party is abandoning all the welfare schemes started by late Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Party said that Dr.

Fees reimbursement report in conflict

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(Siasat News) The Cabinet Sub-Committee Report on fees Reimbursement has met with conflicts. 1t was suggested in the report that Govt. would pay Rs. 31,000/- to the students of Engineering courses, whereas the excess amount of fees has to be either paid by the student. or Govt. would arrange loans from the banks. The experts committee recommended that only those students would be eligible to get fees reimbursement who would qualify the examination securing 50% marks. This suggestion has been made by admission and fees regulatory committee in case the fees for engineering courses is enhanced.

Abdul Quadeers’ release petition, decision within 6 weeks, HC order

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(Siasat News) The efforts made by Siasat Urdu Daily seem to be yielding fruitful results. A.P. High Court instructed the State Govt. of A.P. to take appropriate decision within six week in connection with the release petition submitted by his wife Ms. Sabera Begum. These instructions were issued by Mr. Justice P.C. Ghose and Mr. Justice Vilar V. Afzulpurkar’s Division Bench of A.P. High Court. The State Govt. was instructed to give another opportunity to Ms. Saber Begum to file a fresh petition for the release of her husband Mr.

Rehabilitation of Masjid Mohammedia rankles communal forces

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Rehabilitation of uninhabited Masjid Mohammedia at Uppal rankled communal forces and it seems that the police are also bowing down to their command. The local police, heedless to the directions of commissioner Cyberabad, are taking measures to stop Muslims from entering into the Masjid.

Police employees thank C.M.

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(Siasat News) A.P. Police Officers’ Association thanked the Chief Minister of A.P. for sanctioning Rs. One crore for Police Welfare Fund and for the construction of a well equipped police hospital at Yousufguda at a cost of Rs. 50 crore. For the first time in the history of police in the state, police employees and their families were forced to agitate on the issues relating to special reserve police. However, the C.M. reacted immediately and instructed the concerned officials to take quick action to resolve their problems.

Quran reading pen is an innovative product in propagation of the Quran

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(Siasat News) Himalaya Book World has come out with a Quran reading pen. When this pen touches any verse of the Quran on its page, it starts reciting the Quran. One can listen to the Qirath of Abdul Basith Abdus Samad (Egyptian Qari) and Manshavi.

It also reads the translation of the Quranic verses in Urdu, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali and English languages. This pen can be carried during travel also. Rules of reciting the Quran are also taught through it for the people of all ages.

Phone facility for prisoners planned in jails in AP

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After the introduction of telephone facility at the Cherlapally Central Prison here evoked a good response among jail inmates, the Andhra Pradesh Department of Prisons has decided to extend the service to other central jails in the state.

The move is aimed at bringing down the smuggling of cell phones into jails. It would enable prisoners to communicate with their family members in an official way, for which, they will have to pay Rs 200 per month.

Saina Nehwal aims for gold in Rio 2016

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Badminton star Saina Nehwal, back home with an Olympic medal, said the bronze she won in London will motivate her to be the best in the world and get a gold in the 2016 Rio Summer Games.

“I am proud of myself. I went to London with a belief of winning a medal and I was able to achieve what. An Olympic medal was the reason started playing at the age of nine,” said Saina Tuesday at the felicitation ceremony organised in her honour.

Kareena Kapoor, Imran Khan to team up again for a romantic flick

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After their sizzling chemistry in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, actors Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan will again team up for Karan Johar’s untitled home production, to be directed by Punit Malhotra.

“We are making a film with Kareena and Imran in the lead. Karan is producing the film and I would be directing it. We are very happy to have Kareena and Imran on board with us,” Punit Malhotra said.

Released in February earlier this year, Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan’s romantic comedy Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, produced by Karan Johar and directed by Shakun Batra, was a hit.

SRK says he learnt a lot from Katrina, Anushka

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Shahrukh Khan claimed that he has a lot to learn from younger actresses like Katrina and Anushka, who have teamed up with him for a romantic movie.

“Working with Katrina and Anushka has been a pleasure and honour. It was a wonderful experience with them. Also, it is a learning experience.

It helped me in a way, as I got to work with younger actors,” Shahrukh told reporters at a Tag Heuer event here today.

I’ve an important role in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai 2: Sonali

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Sonali Bendre will be seen on the big screen after a long time in the sequel of “Once Upon a Time in Mumbai” and the Bollywood actress says she has an important role in the film.
Sonali said that she was looking forward to her role in the film which has been specially included in the script by director Milan Luthria.

The actress, last seen in a guest appearance in 2003 film “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, said her first priority in life is her son and family.

Monica Bedi to make debut in Punjabi film

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Bollywood actress Monica Bedi, who was last seen in “Bigg Boss”, is all set to make her debut in Punjabi film.

Bedi, 37, will feature in “Sirphire” along with actors Priyanshu Chatterjee and Gurleen Chopra. The film is produced by Gurpreet Singh Sidhu.

“I have done Hindi films, acted in Telegu, Tamil, Gujarati and Nepali films as well. I have done all sorts of films, but I had to wait for long for the right script to act in a Punjabi movie.

When I read the script of this movie, I knew the hunt was over,” Bedi said here today.

Only 21% MBAs are employable in India: Study

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The employability of management graduates in India has declined in the past five years, as only 21 percent of MBAs surveyed are ’employable’, a study has said.

According to the MBAUniverse.Com–MeriTrac employability study 2012, which covered 2,264 MBAs from 29 cities and 100 B-Schools, beyond the Top 25, only 21 percent are employable.

The previous study of 2007 by MeriTrac had placed employability index at 25 percent.

Minor girl dies after abortion

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An unmarried pregnant minor girl died after an abortion was performed by a nurse at Kothapeta here today.

Police said after the 16-year-old got pregnant, her parents consulted Vijaya Kumari, working as a nurse in a hospital. She performed the abortion in her residence seven days ago. Police said victim was cheated by one Sambasiva Rao who assured to marry her but later went back on his promise. The victim suffered heavy bleeding after the abortion and was admitted to the government general hospital.

Majority of IT workforce facing chronic health disorders: Report

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Majority of Indian’s IT professionals are facing chronic health disorders due to their lifestyles, according to a survey report of ASSOCHAM. According to the report, nearly 55 per cent of young workforce engaged in India’s IT and ITES sector are suffering from lifestyle disorders due to unhealthy eating habits, hectic work schedules, tight deadlines, irregular and associated stress.

After HSBC, StanChart’s India outsourcing under US scanner

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Outsourcing of key oversight jobs by global banks to India has come under the scanner for the second time in less than a month for exposing the US financial system to terrorists and money laundering risks.

On the heels of a probe by the US Senate’s Permanent Committee on Investigations pointing out major lapses in the work of HSBC’s India staff, another UK-based banking giant Standard Chartered’s outsourcing of key banking jobs to Indian shores have come under the scanner in the US.

Nityananda files petition in HC over release of film

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Self-styled Godman Nityananda today filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court praying for stopping the release of Kannada-based film ‘Swamy Satyananda,’ which was dubbed into Telugu. Nityananda’s counsel, who moved the petition in the High Court, mentioned the Kannada movie, claimed to be based on his real life, was dubbed into Telugu and if the movie was released, the sentiments of his devotees would be hurt. Nityananda also mentioned in his petition this film portrayed him in a derogatory manner and attempted to insult and defame him.

Zardari writes to Myanmar Prez on Rohingya issue

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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the loss of life and property of Rohingya Muslims in ethnic clashes in the state of Rakhine in Myanmar.

In a letter addressed to his Myanmarese counterpart, Zardari called for hastening the process of rehabilitation of Rohingya Muslims so that they can return to their homes and lead a “safe and secure life”.

The government and people of Pakistan “were saddened to learn about the losses of the Muslims and were deeply concerned about their plight”, Zardari said.

Will look at every aspect in Geetika case: Women’s panel

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A National Commission for Women (NCW) team, probing the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma, Tuesday said it will look into every possible aspect in her death.

“We have spoken to her (Sharma’s) parents, brother. We will be soon talking to (former Haryana minister) Gopal Kanda also,” NCW member Shamina Shafiq told reporters.

Sharma committed suicide Sunday at her north Delhi residence, accusing Kanda of harassing her.

“Statements have been recorded. We will look into every aspect of the case,” Shafiq added.

581 police stations in Odishatolink with criminal networking system

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Altogether 581 police stations along with other district police offices and higher offices in Odisha will be connected through specially developed software called Crime and Criminal Networking System to facilitate and expedite the process of crime tracking.

In total 748 locations in the state will be connected under the system.

The survey of all locations have been completed by BSNL.

While 213 locations will be connected though VSAT, 216 will be connected through BSNL exchange and 319 will be connected through VPN over broadband.

Four killed in Pakistan bomb blast

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At least four security men were killed and a dozen others injured on Tuesday night after a bomb planted alongside a road in Pakistan’s Balochistan province exploded, Geo News reported.

The Deputy Commissioner of Balochistan confirmed the killing of four security men of Balochistan Constabulary.

The incident occurred after a paramilitary troops’ van came under bomb attack, Xinhua reported.

Assam violence: Gogoi recommends CBI probe, toll 73

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Fresh incidences of violence were reported in lower Assam districts even as the government on Tuesday recommended a CBI probe into the ethnic clashes, which have left 73 dead.

In the worst-affected Kokrajhar district, three persons were killed and two others injured when some persons opened fire on a group of people at Ranibuli village late last night while one more body was found today in neighbouring Chirang district, IGP (Law and Order) L R Bishnoi said.

Indefinite curfew has been reimposed in Kokrajhar, while round-the-clock curfew continues in Chirang.

Next two years for Bollywood: Sunny Leone

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Riding high on the initial success of her debut Hindi film \’Jism 2\’, Indo-Canadian adult movie star Sunny Leone today said she would spend the next two years acting in Bollywood. “I am amazed by the love I am getting from the people here in India.