Best Journalist Awards Announced
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Month: August 2012
Three Girl Students Disappear
Three girl students of the Amberpet area of the city have disappeared.
The girls Archana, Nikhita and Shravya are studying in a school in Amberpet. As the three have left their cycles in the school compound after the school closed for the day, watchman of the school has informed parents of one of the girls. They started enquiring with the children’s friends and did not find them anywhere.
Human Rights Commission seeks report on Assam violence
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the Assam chief secretary asking for a detailed report on the recent communal violence in the state.
An NHRC spokesman said it would also send a team to study the arrangements made by the government for the rehabilitation of affected people.
The team would submit a report in four weeks after visiting the violence-hit areas.
NHRC has asked Assam to submit its report within three weeks.
Women to get free bus rides on Rakhi day
Women in the capital will enjoy free rides in public buses Thursday on Raksha Bandhan day, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit announced Wednesday.
“Women in Delhi would be able to travel for free in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses on Raksha Bandhan day so that women can easily reach their brothers’ place,” said Dikshit.
Women in Delhi will be allowed free rides in all DTC buses and the green low-floor buses till 5 p.m. Thursday.
On Raksha Bandhan, a sister ties a Rakhi (decorative thread) on the wrist of her brother, and he, in turn, gives her gifts and vows to protect her.
Woman jumps to death from Infosys building in Hyderabad
A young woman employee of Infosys died after allegedly jumping off a building at the IT giant’s office at Gachibowli here, police said today.
S Neelima (27) was found lying in a pool of blood by a security guard near the building at around 10.30 PM last night.
The guard immediately alerted the Infosys authorities who shifted her to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared her brought dead, police said.
US says it is trying to force Assad to step down
The US is continuing its efforts to make Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad resign, according to US State Department spokesperson Patrick Ventrell.
“The situation is grave, and we’re witnessing the regime’s continued assault on its own people,” said Ventrell during a daily press briefing Tuesday.
“We are continuing and accelerating all the efforts we have had in place to get Assad to step aside as soon as possible.”
Thackeray discharged; doctors defer endoscopy
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray was discharged on Wednesday from Lilavati Hospital in suburban Bandra, eight days after he was hospitalised.
However, the 86-year old Sena patriarch did not undergo endoscopy as anticipated. Hyderabad-based interventional gastroenterologist Nageshwar Reddy and his team was to perform the endoscopy.
“The endoscopy has been deferred. His condition is now stable and we are closely monitoring his medical condition,” Lilavati doctor Jalil Parkar said. Parkar and Paresh Warty have been closely monitoring the Sena chief’s health.
Srinagar gets radio taxi service
The first fleet of radio taxis Wednesday began operating in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
The fleet of 50 semi-luxurious taxis come fitted with GPS facility and audio-visual security.
“This state-of-the-art taxi service will be available 24×7. The basic purpose is to provide safe and hassle-free services to the residents and tourists,” said Muhammad Asim Kawoosa, chairman of Snow Radio Taxi Service, at the inaugural function.
Girl shot at in Nagpur
A young girl was shot at allegedly by her lover while she was on way to office in Bazargaon, about 30 kms from here, on Wednesday. The girl received injuries on her leg in the firing and was rushed to a nursing home.
The attack was reportedly a fallout of a love affair between the girl and the accused – Tijod Chandra alias Prince (25), a native of Delhi, police said.
After firing at the girl, the assailant fled the scene while efforts were on to nab him, police added.
–PTI
Tendulkar nominated for ICC People’s Choice Award
Just two years after winning it, senior Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar was on Wednesday once again nominated for the ICC People’s Choice award.
Those nominated include Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara, South Africa’s duo Vernon Philander and Jacques Kallis, while England’s James Anderson makes up the quintet of nominees.
Sangakkara won the award in 2011 and Tendulkar in 2010.
No talks if govt. removes activists forcefully: Hazare
As the health of his aides deteriorated, Anna Hazare on Wednesday warned the government that he will not negotiate with them if the fasting activists are forcefully removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi.
Mr. Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal said they saw a conspiracy to take the activists to hospital to end the stir for a strong Lokpal.
Mr. Kejriwal, whose health deteriorated along with that of Gopal Rai on the eighth day of their fast, said that it will be protesters’ responsibility to get him out of the facility if he is forcibly taken there.
I’m not joining politics, says actress Juhi Chawla
Addressing reports of her joining politics, actress Juhi Chawla has cleared the air saying she has no intentions of contesting an election or joining any party.
There was a buzz that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was mulling over launching Juhi as a BJP candidate in Gujarat Assembly elections scheduled in December this year, fielding her against Congress MLA Arjun Modhwadia.
“I am in another space. I don’t think I will be able to connect with them.
–PTi
No negotiation if fasting activists forcefully removed: Hazare
As the health of his aides deteriorated, Anna Hazare on Wednesday warned the government that he will not negotiate with them if the fasting activists are forcefully removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi. Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal said they saw a conspiracy to take the
Kejriwal, whose health deteriorated along with that of Gopal Rai on the eighth day of their fast, said that it will be protesters’ responsibility to get him out of the facility if he is forcibly taken there.
167 peacocks die in Pakistan
A total of 167 peacocks have died in Pakistan over the past three weeks.
The latest deaths due to a viral disease called Ranikhet killed five birds in the Tharparkar deserve in Sindh province, Geo News reported.
According to residents, the viral disease has spread from hens among other avians and can’t be controlled unless eradicated from where it originates.
—-IANS
Shinde takes over as Home Minister
(Siasat News)Senior Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde today assumed office as the country’s Home Minister.
Mr Shinde took over from P Chidambaram at the Home Ministry in North Block.
Before assuming office, Mr Shinde said he was aware of the situation in the country and assured that he will strive to maintain cordial relations with the states.
“I appeal to all Chief Ministers of the country that we are all Indians irrespective of the party we belong to, we have to unite to find the way out whenever there is a difficulty,” he added.
167 peacocks die in Pakistan
A total of 167 peacocks have died in Pakistan over the past three weeks.
The latest deaths due to a viral disease called Ranikhet killed five birds in the Tharparkar deserve in Sindh province, Geo News reported.
According to residents, the viral disease has spread from hens among other avians and can’t be controlled unless eradicated from where it originates.
—-IANS
Aamir now owns Shammi Kapoor’s jacket
Bollywood star Aamir Khan can now take pride in owning legendary actor Shammi Kapoor’s jacket, one among the six film memorabilia items he bid for, at the Osian’s Cinefan auction here. Aamir spent a total of Rs.238,000 at the event.
The auction, held here Tuesday, was held as part of the ongoing 12th Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival. It turned out to be a success with sales of Rs.69.55 lakh and 86 percent lots sold.
Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao, who reportedly bid for six collector’s items valued at Rs.238,000, including late Shammi Kapoor’s jacket for Rs.88,000 on phone.
Chidambaram takes over as Finance Minister
After a gap of about four years, P. Chidambaram on Wednesday returned as head of the Finance Ministry amid urgency to give a boost to the sagging economy.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Chidambaram went to the Home Ministry for a short while and thereafter took charge of the new portfolio. He is also believed to have met Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the morning.
CBI not to file review petition in Mayawati assets case
The CBI has decided not to challenge the Supreme Court order, through a review petition, quashing the alleged disproportionate assets case against former UP Chief Minister Mayawati.
The agency has decided not to file any review petition after receiving legal opinion from its Directorate of Prosecution, which said the option would not be feasible, CBI sources said.
The Supreme Court on July 6 had quashed a nine-year-long disproportionate assets case against her and pulled up the CBI for exceeding its jurisdiction by lodging an FIR against her without any direction from it.
Take Care of School Children’s Health
(Siasat News)Principal Secretary of School Education Ms. Chandanakhan IAS advised the school children to take care of their health. She told the school managements to take care of the health conditions of school children.
She was addressing a gathering of schoolchildren selected by Sarva Shikisha Abhiyan for a two-day workshop’s Valedictory Session here yesterday.
She said that cleanliness is a basic need, which should be taken care of. She also said that there is a need to inculcate awareness among school children about pure, clean drinking water.
Bill Gates offers help to promote table tennis in US
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) plans to work with Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates to promote table tennis in the US, ITTF President Adham Sharara said.
The initiative was brought up after Gates came to London to watch the game between US teen player Ariel Hsing and Chinese Li Xiaoxia Sunday, Sharara told Xinhua in an interview Tuesday.
Chandra Babu Naidu should restrain from criticizing C.M
(Siasat News)Congress spokesman and MLC Mr. P. Venkat Rao condemned the criticism of Mr. Chandrababu Naidu against the Chief Minister Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy, He also warned him of the dire consequences in case he doesn’t stop it.
He was addressing the pressmen at Congress Legislative Party office at Assembly.
He told that the country needs Mr. Rahul Gandhi to promote the ideology of Nehru.
He told that Dig Vijay Singh, Salman Khushid, Mani Shankar Iyer and other leaders are campaigning in New Delhi for assigning an important role in the Central Govt. to Mr. Rahul Gandhi.
Israel’s Cooperation to increase milk production
(Siasat News)Indo-Israel relations are on the increase. Israel is providing assistance in the field of agriculture to many states in India.
Israel’s Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr Velan expressed these thoughts while addressing a gathering at FAPCCI at Red Hills yesterday.
He told that A.P has sought the help of Israel to increase milk production and irrigation, which Israel will certainly consider.
In Balapur Masjid Case, the role of Wakf Board is condemned by INSAAF
(Siasat News)INSAAF organization condemned the role of A.P. State Wakf Board in Balapur Masjid case. In this case, CEO of Wakf Board is responsible because the affidavit submitted by Shabbeer Pasha, contains the signature of CEO.
The leaders of INSAAF organization blamed the Wakf Board for bowing down to the land grabbers.
Wakf Board is shattering the objective of Wakf properties and the blame is put on the employers of Wakf Board.
In many cases, Chairman and members of Wakf Board are responsible for their lethargy and they are answerable to people.
Divide NTR Health University Dr Janardhan Reddy demands
(Siasat News)Dr. N. Janardhan Reddy, MLA and convener of Telangana Nagar Samithi demanded the Govt. to divide NTR Health University into three divisions according to three regions so that the students of Telangana could get justice in getting seats in M.B.B.S.
Talking to newsmen, he said that the students of Telangana Region are being put to loss due to the attitude of NTR Heath University. In order to eradicate these injustices, it is necessary to divide NTR Health University into three parts.