Month: August 2012

Siasat’s fact finding team meets Assam CM, explains pathetic condition of relief camps inmates

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The spate of violence still continues in Assam and condition is becoming tense on short intervals. Siasat’s fact finding team visited riot-hit areas of Assam and also met the victims. During their visit they felt that fear and terror still prevail among Muslims.

A 3-menber team comprising of Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, managing editor Siasat, Mr. Hayat Husain Habeeb and Mr. Abdul Waheed met chief minister Assam Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday evening, and discussed the current situation of the state.

Sensex down 55 points as August derivatives end

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A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading 55 points lower in late afternoon trade as the August futures and options series expires Thursday and traders will roll over positions to the September series. Capital goods, metal and oil and gas were the worst performers.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 17,433.50 points, was ruling at 17,435.16 points, 0.32 percent or 55.65 points down from its previous day’s close at 17,490.81 points.

Junk food could also damage brain, says study

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Obesity-inducing junk food could also give you dementia through high blood pressure and cholesterol, which interrupt blood supply to the brain, says a study.

Some animal studies have specifically implicated insulin, a hormone, suggesting that Alzheimer’s could be ‘diabetes of the brain’. But the latest theory also points to high levels of fatty and sugary food damaging the brain by interrupting its supply of insulin.

In type 2 diabetes, junk food prompts our cells in becoming resistant to the insulin they need to convert sugar into energy.

Samajwadi Party, Left demand probe by SC judge into coal allotment scam

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Calling for normal functioning of Parliament, the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Left parties and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) said on Thursday that a Supreme Court judge should investigate the coal block allocations scam.

The four parties will demonstrate in the Parliament House complex on Friday.

“A scam has occurred (in coal block allocation). There should be a probe and the guilty should be punished,” SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav said.

TDP’s march towards Secretariat on energy crisis

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(Siasat News)On Govt’s no assurance on the supply of electricity, TDP MLA’s tried to march once again towards Secretariat yesterday. Police foiled their attempt and arrested many TDP MLA’s and MLC’s.

TDP had organized a Dharna programme at Indira Park yesterday in connection with energy crisis in the State. They were demanding a clear assurance from the Govt. for the supply of electricity continuously for seven hours to farmers. Police acted promptly and stopped them from going to Secretariat. They were shifted to Chikkadpally Police Station.

Wrong decision of Govt. for reimbursement of Engineering College fees amounts to playing with the future of the students

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(Siasat News)YSR Congress told that the Govt. of A.P. is playing with the future of the students of Engineering by taking a wrong decision. It is depriving the poor students of the benefit of fees reimbursement.

YSR Congress Party condemned this decision of the Govt. It emphasized the Govt. to revise its decision otherwise the students organizations, would be forced to launch agitation against the Govt.

Raghavulu and Narayana meet Mr. Naidu

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(Siasat News)Leftist leaders Mr. B.V.Raghavulu(CPI) and Dr. K.Narayana(CPI) met Mr. N.Chandrababu Naidu at NTR Trust Bhavan yesterday and desired to support the bandh to be observed in the first week of September by making it an all party issue because energy problem concerns all the parties. Mr. Naidu assured that he would take a decision after consulting the TDP leaders. While talking to Mr. Naidu on the energy crisis, the leftist leaders stressed the need to make concerted efforts unitedly against the Govt. on energy issue.

Dr. Mohammed Junaid Zakir elected President MANUUTA for the second term

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(Siasat News)Elections to the office bearers of Maulana Azad National Urdu University Teachers’ Association were held on 28th August 2012 in which Dr.Mohammed Junaid Zakir, Assistant Professor of Department of Translation was elected President of the Association for the second term. Prof. Abdul Moiz, Head of the Dept. of Arabic was elected as its Vice President. Dr. Mohammed Fariyad was elected as its General Secretary whereas Dr. Aleem Basha was elected as Joint Secretary.

Six killed as IAF choppers collide mid-air in Gujarat

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Six defence personnel today were killed when two MI-17 choppers of Indian Air Force collided mid-air just after take off from an air base near Sarmat village of this district in Gujarat, IAF officials said.

The villagers, who witnessed the accident, said the two choppers collided soon after take off and crashed near the village, 15 kms from Jamnagar city.

The choppers were on training sortie, officials said.

“Two MI-17 choppers have collided mid-air in which at least six persons have died,” SP Jamnagar Harikrishna Patel told PTI.

New political Telangana Party Nava Nirman Sena formed

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(Siasat News)Another political party “Telangana Nava Nirman Sena” has been formed to fight for the cause of Telangana. President of the party Mr. K.Venkataiah announced it in a press conference held in Hyderabad. He told that although the fight for Telangana has been going on since 1956, the Central Govt. has set aside the demand for separate Telangana State. He blamed all the political parties that they are not serious for the cause of Telangana. He appealed to all these parties to fight unitedly.

Assam would become Kashmir-BJP

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(Siasat News)State BJP unit of A.P. desired the central Govt. to control the crisis of Assam by taking constructive steps.

Mr. N.Ramachandra Rao, General Secretary of State BJP told the newsmen that if the Center fails to control the situation in Assam, it will become like Kashmir. He told that the infiltration from Bangladesh has to be stopped. They are posing a threat to Assam, Meghalayan and Manipur States. He claimed that 60% persons in Assam are Bangladeshis.

Partial funding for remodeling the heritage building –Metro Rail officials offer

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(Siasat News)There is good news for the conservationists of heritage buildings that keeping in view the historical importance of some buildings, the authorities of Metro Rail have offered partial funding for the projects of remodeling such of the heritage building, which are getting affected due to the erection of railway track of Metro Rail.

Talking an initiative in this direction, the officials of Metro Rail have agreed to spend Rs.2 crore for the remodeling project of Moazzam Jahi Market, which costs Rs.16.375.

Despite payment of property tax notices were issued-owners complain

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(Siasat News)There are many house owners in the city who never bothered to pay the property tax on time to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation although they were informed many a time but there a few owners of the properties who paid property tax on time but GHMC has issued notices to them. They are warned that if they don’t pay the tax, they have to pay heavy fines. Such owners get perturbed. May complaints are being received that the owners of such properties were asked to pay the taxes with fine even though they had already paid them.

BUMCET candidates proceeded to Vijayawada for counseling

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(Siasat News)In order to participate in the counseling for admission into BUMS course of the two Unani Medical Colleges, a contingent of 75 candidates proceeded to Vijayawada last night. Siasat Urdu Daily had arranged three special buses for these candidates. Bureau Chief of Siasat Mr. Shahabuddin Hashmi, flagged off the busses at about 11 p.m. yesterday. The contingent included parents of the students also. Dr. Mohammed Yedullah, retired resident Medical officer of Nizamia Unani Tibbi College and Dr. Sajida also accompanied the candidates.

Irritated Lover kills a man on admonishing his beloved

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(Siasat News)To admonish and stop a girl for her waywardness took a person’s life.

A lover attacked the person who was a hindrance in his love affairs. This incident took place in Fatima Nagar area of Old City. It is reported that Mr. Mohammed Ghouse Quraishi(25) a vegetable seller was killed in this attack.

Engineering Web counseling starts tommorow

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(Siasat News)State Govt. has slightly modified the schedule of counseling for admissions into Engineering colleges. As per the earlier schedule, it was to start today but as per the revised schedule, it will start tomorrow 31st August (Friday).

Through this counseling, students will get an opportunity to select the college of their choice.

Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority gets Rs.15 crore for Old City development

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(Siasat News)Fulfilling his promise to develop Old City on the lines of the modern city of Hyderabad, Mr. N.Kiran Kumar Reddy, C.M. of A.P. has sanctioned Rs.15 crore for providing basic amenities to the residents of Old City.

This amount is in addition to the funds allocated to Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority earlier. C.M. has also sanctioned Rs. one lakh each to the victims of Naldurg in Maharastra who had met with an accident on 18th June.

—-Siasat News

Sub-Plan for Minorities-Congress leaders of Minority demand C.M.

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(Siasat News)A delegation of Congress leaders belonging to Minorities met Mr. N.Kiran Kumar Reddy, C.M. of A.P. and demanded for the preparation of a Sub-Plan for Minorities and also to allocate Rs.5, 000 crore in the budget.

C.M. assured that the matter would be reviewed in the meeting of high-level officials, which would be convened soon.

Residents of Indiranagar deprived of water despite new water pipeline

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Just because the MLA could find time to inaugurate the new pipeline, the residents of Indiranagar Tadbun are deprived of water for the past one year, despite the fact that the new water pipeline has been laid. According to local sources a government tap existed two years ago but the water supply got disconnected during construction of nala and sewerage line, following which the whole locality comprising of 200 houses had to approach their relatives for water.

Motherless sisters Hina and Zeba admitted into IMRC School

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The whole world expressed sorrow after reading the heartrending report published in Siasat about the gruesome murder of Sajida Begum and her son by her hardhearted husband.

The grief of daughters of Sajida Begum, who fell victim to her husband’s wrath, has no end. Editor Siasat Mr. Zahid Ali Khan fixed Rs 100000 in the name of Zeba and Hina. People of America also read the tear jerking report; consequently Indian Muslims Relief Charity (IMRC) active in charity works in California decided to support the girls.

Impose president’s rule in Gujarat: Amajdullah Khan

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Welcoming the Special Court verdict against Gujarat BJP government, former State minister Maya Kodani, besides Bajrang Dal activist Babu Bajrangi and other communal organizations, MBT leader and Azampura corporator Amjadullah Khan said that with the said judgment Muslim’s confidence on judiciary has strengthened.

Hajj camp to begin from Oct. 6, arrangements finalised

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Arrangements have been finalised for the Hajj camp 2012 which will begin on October 6. This has been informed by the press note of State Hajj Committee. A meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Syed Khaleeluddin Ahmed, chairman Hajj Committee in which it has been decided to convene a meeting of all departments.

Mr. Mohammed Ahmedullah minister of auqaf, minority welfare will preside over. President Hajj Committee told that the schedules of departure of Hajj pilgrims have been received according to which first flight will take off on October 6.

Rain, cloudburst killed 26 in Himachal Pradesh

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At least 26 people have died in heavy rains and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh triggered by the southwest monsoon, which reached the state July 5, Revenue Minister Gulab Singh said on Thursday.

“Heavy rains and cloudbursts in various parts of the state claimed 26 lives during this monsoon,” he told the state assembly in a written reply.

The minister added that 1,892 houses have been damaged after the onset of monsoon over the state.

“The loss to public and private property in the state in terms of money has been estimated at Rs 896.02 crore.”