Month: August 2012

Lack of foresight to blame For grid collapse: Dr JP

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The collapse of the power grids resulting in half of the Indian population going without power was the culmination of neglect of the power sector for decades by successive Governments, said Lok Satta Party President Dr Jayaprakash Narayan here today. Addressing media after unveiling a booklet on ‘Environment in the Jaws of Pollution’, penned by Prof. Gollu Suryanarayana in Telugu, here, Dr Narayana said although India has abundant coal reserves that can last for nearly 300 years, power plants are starved of the fuel because of lack of foresight on the part of the Government.

Science exp special to stop for exhibition from Aug 3

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The South Central Railway (SCR) today announced that the ‘Science Express-Biodiversity Special’ will stop for exhibition at four railway stations in Andhra Pradesh from August 3. The Ministry of Railways is running the fifth Phase of Science Exhibition-Biodiversity Special, a mobile Exhibition Train, on the request of Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India.

HCA announces Rs 1 lakh grant for Vihari

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The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has come out with a unique gesture for the best cricketing youngster G Hanuma Vihari, in Andhra Pradesh. The prolific middle order batsman has been named in the Indian team that is embarking on a tour of Australia for the ICC Under-19 cricket World Cup, slated to commence on August 11. Congratulating the player, who is an integral part of the current Hyderabad Ranji squad, HCA President G Vinod and Secretary, Dr M V Sridhar, said this was a momentous occasion for the Association.

12-year-old girl raped by neighbour

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A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Thakurganj areas in Lucknow, police said on Wednesday.

The girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour Raju in Thakurganj area on Tuesday.

In other incident in Nigohan, a woman was raped by a man identified as Vipin after he tied her brother with a pole and thrashed her mother, they said.

The police have registered FIRs in both the cases.

–PTI

All India Junior ranking badminton tourney begins

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The All India Junior ranking badminton tournament 2012 got off to a sedate start with the top players having an easy sailing into the second round at Filmnagar here today. Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by City Police Commissioner, Anurag Sharma.

Yuvraj Singh enters field after gap of 8 months

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Dashing all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who was out of action since last 8 months as he underwent treatment for cancer, was today back in business and played a friendly cricket match hitting a stylish 47 match here today. Yuvraj, who is one of the probables selected for the World T20 to be played at South Africa in October, faced 70 balls and hit one six. He also rolled his arms by bowling five over and fielded 30 overs.

Low pressure brings more rains in North coastal AP

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A trough of low pressure extends from Orissa to South tamil nadu Across Coastal andhra pradesh. According to Cyclone Warning Centre (CWC) Spokesman here tonight said, Under its influence, Rain or thunder showers with isolated heavy falls at many places over South Costal Andhra Pradesh During he next 24 hours. Strong Surface wnds from a westerly Direction with speed readching 45 to 50 kmph are likely along and off coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next 24 hours, UNI

Red alert at Rajiv Gandhi airport

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The police have declared a red alert at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airprot at Shamshabad in the wake of intelligence reports on the possible terror attacks on international airports on August 15 being the independence day. The airport authorities, on the other hand, have stopped giving visiting passes to the enthusiasts who wish to see the airport. Also, tight security has been beefed up in and around the airport, sources said. Besides calling for high alert, the special police teams at the airport were conducting thorough checks at Shamshabad airport. UNI

Pranjala, Himani in last eight

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Yadlapalli Pranjala continued her good form in the Junior Tennis Cup ITF U-14 girls championship being played at Cologne today. She has made it to the quarterfinals of both the singles and doubles matches. According to information received here, Pranjala defeated her British opponent Georgina Azon 6-1, 6-3 in the pre-quarterfinals. Later, pairing with Himani More, she defeated Britons Mikheeva and Olivia Tomkings in straight sets to advance into quarter-finals.

NIA teams rush to Pune

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) teams have been rushed from New Delhi and Mumbai to Pune after five low-intensity blast shook the city this evening, injuring one person, Home Ministry officials said. The officials said the explosion prima facie did not seem to be a terrorist attack. A sixth bomb was defused by the Anti-Terror squad. The National Security Guards (NSG) have also been alerted following the blasts. The explosions took place on the city’s busy Junglee Maharaj Road. The blasts took place within a radius of one kilometre.

4 killed as ambulance hit lorry in AP dist

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Four people were killed on the spot when an ambulance in which they were travelling dashed against a road side parked lorry on Itikalapadu National Highway in Mahaboobnagar district tonight. Police said the ill-fated vehicle was bound to Kadapa from here when the accident occurred. Police registered a case and investigation was underway, police added. UNI

Judicial custody of Jagan till August 14

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A CBI court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, and other accused till August 14 in separate case.

The remand was extended by the court after it expired today — in the disproportionate assets case against Jagan, in illegal mining case against Reddy, and in APIIC-Emaar land deal case — through video-conference. Only the suspended IAS officer Yerra Srilakshmi, an accused in mining scam, appeared before the court.

26/11 evidence of no use to Pak, India told

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Despite best efforts from the Indian establishment, the mission to seek justice for 26/11 Mumbai attacks appear to be headed for nowhere due to Pakistan’s belligerent stand.

As per a media report, Wednesday, the Pakistan government has formally informed India that evidence provided by New Delhi in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks case is not admissible in a Pakistani court as defence lawyers were not allowed to cross-examine Indian officials.

Driving training for Jammu and Kashmir youths

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The army is giving training in vehicle driving to the unemployed youth of remote mountainous areas in Rajouri and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir under ‘Operation Sadbhavna’ (goodwill).

“A driving training exercise is being organised for the unemployed youths of Talwara, Reasi and areas of Rajouri district under Operation Sadbhavna (goodwill). It will enable them to get jobs or start self-employment ventures,” an army spokesman said.

The group consists of 25 youths who are given hands-on practical training with a good student-teacher ratio.

Alert sounded in Uttar Pradesh,Maharastra

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An alert was sounded across Uttar Pradesh following four low-intensity explosions in Pune in Mahararashtra Wednesday, police said, as they stepped up security in major cities including Lucknow, Varanasi and Kanpur.

The alert was ordered at the instructions of Director General of Police A.C. Sharma, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Badri Prasad Singh told IANS.

Heavy checking was being conducted at public place including malls, cinema halls, shopping complexes, markets, hotels and restaurants, police officials said.

Katrina visits Ajmer dargah, ignores ban

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Katrina Kaif visited the Ajmer dargah on Wednesday morning to seek the khwaja’s blessings, the first film star to do so after the dargah head expressed his displeasure at film crews praying at there for their movie’s success and leaving CDs behind.

A week ago, the religious head of the dargah had issued a statement demanding restrictions on film stars visiting the shrine to promote their films.

India to soon get a film commission

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India will soon get a film commission offering single window clearances to filmmakers to shoot in this country, Nirupama Kotru, director (Films) in the information and broadcasting ministry, said Wednesday.

The Ministry is working with the ministry of tourism to set up the commission.

High Alert in Hyderabad after Pune Serial Blast

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Police on Wednesday night went on high alert in Hyderabad, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam and other major towns in Andhra Pradesh following low density blasts in Pune.

Police tightened security at railway and bus stations, markets, historical, religious and public places and started checking vehicles at various points in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Policemen were seen patrolling the streets and keeping a tight vigil at the historic Charminar and shopping places pathergatti madina building due to many of came hyderabad for ramzan shopping.

Olympics: Medals’ tally

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The following is the medals’ tally of the 2012 London Olympics Wednesday.

China 15 8 4 27
USA 10 8 9 27
France 5 3 4 12
South Korea 5 2 4 11
North Korea 4 0 1 5
Germany 3 8 2 13
Italy 3 4 2 9
Kazakhstan 3 0 0 3
Japan 2 4 10 16
Russia 2 3 5 10
Britain 2 3 4 9
Hungary 2 1 1 4
Ukraine 2 0 3 5
South Africa 2 0 0 2
Australia 1 4 2 7
Romania 1 3 2 6
Brazil 1 1 1 3
Netherlands 1 1 1 3
Georgia 1 0 0 1
Lithuania 1 0 0 1
Slovenia 1 0 0 1
Colombia 0 2 1 3
Cuba 0 2 0 2
Mexico 0 2 0 2
Canada 0 1 4 5
Indonesia 0 1 1 2
Czech Republic 0 1 0 1
Denmark 0 1 0 1

Ashraf asks authorities to work to build a temple in Islamabad

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Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf today directed authorities to identify a location for building a temple for Hindus living in the capital.

Ashraf issued the directive to the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority following a request from Ramesh Lal, a Hindu parliamentarian of the ruling Pakistan People’s Party.

Ramesh Lal requested the premier to allocate land for constructing a mandir for the Hindu community of Islamabad.

“The Prime Minister directed the Chairman of CDA to identify an appropriate place for a mandir,” said a statement
from the premier’s office.

Olympics: Kashyap, Saina bring joy, Leander-Vishnu lose

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Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and Saina Nehwal raised hopes with their scintillating displays but the nation went out of contention in men’s doubles tennis competition as Leander Paes-Vishnu Vardhan went down after a gallant fight on a mixed day for India at the scandal-hit London Olympics here Wednesday.

WHO closes office in Karachi

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has closed its office in Pakistan’s Karachi city in the wake of recent attacks on UN doctors there.

WHO’s polio eradication campaign head Elias Durry, however, stressed Wednesday that the agency has not suspended its activities in the city, Xinhua quoted Express TV as saying.

After the attacks on UN staff last month, polio eradication activities in Karachi have been badly hit.

Four NATO soldiers die in Afghan blasts

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Four NATO soldiers died in bomb attacks in Afghanistan Wednesday, the military alliance said.

The explosions took place in southern and eastern Afghanistan. NATO has not revealed the nationalities of the victims, Xinhua reported.

The casualties bring to 270 the number of foreign soldiers killed in Afghanistan in 2012.

US airport evacuated after bomb threat

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The San Antonio International Airport in the US was evacuated Wednesday after officials received a bomb threat, a media report said.

“The caller reported three vehicles in the lower level of the short-term parking garage contained explosives,” the USA Today quoted the San Antonio TV station KSAT as saying.

Bomb-sniffing dogs checking out the vehicles reacted as though there could be explosives each of the three vehicles, San Antonio police chief William McManus said.

Exits and entrances to the airport have been blocked.

US manufacturing sector contracts in July

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The US manufacturing sector shrank for the second consecutive month in July, a survey showed Wednesday.

The US Institute of Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index, also known as the purchasing managers index (PMI), stood at 49.8 percent in July, slightly higher than the estimate of 49.7 percent in June, Xinhua reported.

A reading above 50 percent indicates that the manufacturing sector is generally expanding, while a reading below that ratio indicates contraction.