Month: September 2012

Muslim girl’s marriage-applications called for

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According to Dr. Mohammed Mushtaq Ali, a philanthropist has offered to arrange the marriages of two destitute Muslim girls on the occasion of his son’s valima function to be held on 15th September.

Such of the parents whose daughters’ marriages have been fixed and if they want to solemnize these marriages on the above date, may submit their applications along with the photo of the girls and a copy of Aadhar or ration card. The age of the girl should be above 18 years.

Urdu University arranges lecture on Teachers’ Day

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Maulana Azad National Urdu University is arranging a lecture today at 3 p.m. to mark Teachers’ Day.

Dr. Sunaina Singh, Vice Chancellor of English and Foreign Languages University will deliver this lecture on “Teacher and Society”. Prof. Mohammed Miyan, Vice Chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University will preside over the function.

This lecture is arranged in the auditorium of Distance Education Department of Urdu University.

The programme will commence with the recitation and interpretation the Quranic verses.

Phased agitation of JAC

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Joint Action Committee of State Govt. Employees, Teachers and Pensioners has decided to launch agitation programmes in phases.

Their demands include appointment of pay revision commissioner, issuing health cards, regularization of contract employees, cancellation of G.O. 177 to prevent employees from strike and other important issues.

The first phase of agitation consists of dharna programmes in front of collectorates and Revenue Divisional offices to present memoranda to be sent to State Govt. The dharna programme will be organized on 25th September.

Modi aide Amit Shah charged in Prajapati fake encounter case

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In a major blow to ruling BJP, CBI has named former Gujarat minister Amit Shah, a close aide of chief minister Narendra Modi, in its chargesheet among other 20 people, in the Tulsi Prajapati fake encounter case. Shah has been accused of criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence.

No clear Pakistani policy on terror: Daily

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There is “no clear state policy in sight” on terrorism, said a leading Pakistani daily that called upon the media to form a narrative that is independent of the state’s and is based on factual reporting.

An editorial in the Dawn Wednesday said that the extent to which extremist groups have managed to proliferate in Pakistan and the impunity with which they operate pose challenges on many fronts.

Exposure to chemical may cause heart disease: Study

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Exposure to perfluoro-octanoic acid (PFOA), a man-made chemical used in the manufacture of lubricants, polishes, paper and textile coatings and food packaging, may be linked with heart disease and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

PAD is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs.

Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue and other substances in the blood. When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis.

Manmohan Singh dithering, ineffectual: US daily

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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been described as “a dithering, ineffectual bureaucrat presiding over a deeply corrupt government” by a leading US daily.

In an article “India’s ‘silent’ prime minister becomes a tragic figure”, the Washington Post said Manmohan Singh helped set India on the path to modernity, prosperity and power, but critics say the shy, soft-spoken 79-year-old is in “danger of going down in history as a failure”.

Cancer once made Chavez consider leaving politics

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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez acknowledged Tuesday that he thought about abandoning public life after discovering he had cancer in June 2011, for which he had to be operated three times.

“At a certain moment I began to think that, yes, that I’d have to leave the political arena, but thank God here I am all recovered,” Chavez, 58, said in an interview on Caracas radio station Fiesta 106.5.

The leftist head of state, who took office in 1999, said that he feels well and takes good care of himself, exercising, studying a lot and carrying out his duties as president.

Kareena Kapoor pens tell-all style book, out in December

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Glamorous leading Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor, is set to reveal her fashion and beauty secrets in a new book releasing this December.

In “Style Diary of a Bollywood Diva,” scheduled to hit stands this year end, Kareena takes readers into her fabulous life giving insights into her style, fitness and beauty,

Fondly known as Bebo, the actress writes about her journey from a chubby teenager who accompanied actress and elder sister Karisma on shoots into one of the hottest leading ladies in

Apple expected to unveil new version of iPhone next week

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Apple could unveil a fifth edition of its blockbuster iPhone at an event scheduled in San Francisco next week.

The Cupertino, California-based technology giant sent out invites today to media outlets for a product announcement on September 12.

The invite provided a subtle hint to the possibility that the company could launch the iPhone 5 at the event.

A brief message on the invite reads ‘It’s almost here’ and has a large number 12 that casts a shadow of the numeric five, hinting that the product to be unveiled will be the fifth edition of the iPhone.

No clear Pakistani policy on terror: Daily

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There is “no clear state policy in sight” on terrorism, said a leading Pakistani daily that called upon the media to form a narrative that is independent of the state’s and is based on factual reporting.

An editorial in the Dawn Wednesday said that the extent to which extremist groups have managed to proliferate in Pakistan and the impunity with which they operate pose challenges on many fronts.

Music to bridge India-Pakistan divide

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The idea was to unite two uneasy neighbours through melody and music and what better platform than the reality show “Sur Kshetra” that brings together singing talents from India and Pakistan, says Pakistani composer-actor-singer Atif Aslam.

Going live Saturday, the Indian show has a heavy dose of Pakistani flavour. If Atif will be seen mentoring singers from Pakistan, Himesh Reshammiya will be seen with the Indian team. The judges are three South Asian singing legends – India’s Asha Bhosle, Pakistan’s Abida Parveen and Bangladesh’s Runa Laila.

People from northeast returning to Hyderabad

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People from the northeast are gradually returning to Hyderabad – after fleeing in droves last month following rumours of impending attacks on them. Their employers have come forward to not only take them back but also mostly treat their absence from work as paid leave.

While their flight in August had caught everyone’s attention, they are making a silent comeback, having realized the mistake in believing rumours spread through SMSes by mischief mongers.

Attemp to usurp Kulsoompura Wakf property

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(Siasat News) Masjid Kalan, Kulsoompura, situated at Karwan has more than 7,500 acres of Wakf land according to Wakf Board records. These entries are available with Survey numbers in the report of Survey Comissioner. The mosque is situated on a land admeasuring 765 acres and 11 guntas. With the connivance of the persons responsible for the security of the Mosque, only a few yards of the land has been left out. Due to the negligence of the custodians of the Mosque property worth crores of rupees is in the illegal possessions of other people.

Obaidur Rahman reveals in Bangalore

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(Siasat News) In the documents submitted to court, Central Crime Branch of Bangalore police claimed that Obaidur Rahman was continuously in contact with Siddique Bin Yousuf alias Rafique alias Abu Hanila. Police also claimed that Obaid had made an unsuccessful attempt to trarget TDP corporators of Sayeedabad and Mangalhat. It is alleged that Siddique had connections with the Pakistani National Saleem Junaid who was arrested in 1998. The activists of Lakshar-e-Tayyeba have named Osman as Abu Hanzila. Osman is required by state police for the past 12 years.

Italy ready to intervene militarily in Syria

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Italy would be ready to send military forces to Syria if President Bashar al-Assad is toppled, Italian Defence Minister Giampaolo Di Paola has said.

“Italy has the ability to do it,” Di Paola said in an interview to Rai state television.

“I think that the international community would have to contribute,” he said, stressing that he was not endorsing intervention.

Di Paola’s comments followed a meeting of Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi and other government officials to make plans for what they dubbed the “post Assad” period.

Man arrested for sending obscene messages to his estranged wife

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(Siasat News)Court in Mapusa sentenced I Fernandes two years imprisonment for sending lewd and defamatory messages on the cell phone of his estranged wife.

Under the section 67 Fernandes found guilty and court also directed him to pay fine of Rs.10, 000 for sending obscene messages.

Wife when filled a complaint, court directed her husband no to interfere or communicate with her but he continued the same.

—-Siasat News

CM was thanked for welfare steps for police employees

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AP Police Officers’ Association thanked the Chief Minister of A.P. Mr. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy for taking positive steps on the recommendations made in the meeting held under the chairmanship of the Director General of Police regarding the welfare programmes for the benefit of Police employees.

Govt. is not interested in the welfare of Minorities

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Mr. Khaja Moinuddin, Secretary, Movement for Peace and Justice in a press statement issued yesterday lamented that the Central Govt. is deliberately keeping quiet and it is not implementing the recommendations of Justice Ranganatha Mishra Commission’s Report. He told that with an objective to draw the attention of the Central Govt. for the implementation of the above report, representations will be made by various organizations. The Central Govt. would be forced to take action on the above-mentioned report before the next general elections to be held in 2014.

——Siasat News

Telangana could be formed by constitutional amendment

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CPI’s Praja Porava Yatra ended at Warangal yesterday. It covered ten districts of Telangana to create awareness among the public for the formation of separate Telangana State. At the end of the Yatra, a mass public meeting was arranged at Warangal. National Secretary of CPI., Mr. S. Sudhakara Reddy, State Secretary of CPI, Dr. K. Narayana, former Rajya Sabha MP, Mr. Syed Aziz Pasha, Mr. G. Mallesh, MLA, Mr. Ch. Venkat Reddy, Mr. Ram Narasimha Rao, Mr. V.S. Bose, City Secretary of CPI and others attended the meeting.

Govt. sanctions Rs. 50 lakh for Makkah Masjid & Shahi Masjid, Public Garden

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Dept. of Minorities Welfare, Govt. of A.P. has released Rs.50 lakh for Makkah Masjid and Shahi Masjid, Public Garden for purchasing Water Cooler, Water Filter, Generator etc. It issued G.O. Rt. 240 yesterday.

It may be noted that Govt. had announced to provide these basic facilities in the month of Ramazan but the budget has been released after Ramazan was over.

——Siasat News

Afghanistan: 20 killed as suicide bomber targets funeral

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At least 20 people were killed and more than 50 others injured Tuesday afternoon when a suicide bomber hit a funeral procession in eastern Afghanistan’ s Nangarhar province, an official said.

“The suicide blast occurred at around 3 pm local time Tuesday in Dur Baba district,” a spokesman for provincial government, Ahmad Zia Abdulzai, told Xinhua.

He said the district administration chief’s son was also killed in the attack and the district chief and his brother were among the injured.

The injured were shifted by police to hospitals in the provincial capital.

Naidu held while demanding reimbursement of fee for students

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Telugu Desam Party president and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu was taken into custody by the Cyberabad police ON Tuesday afternoon as he led a road blockade at LB Nagar here demanding reimbursement of tuition fee in full for students of the backward classes in professional courses.

The Telugu Nadu Students Federation, the student wing of TDP, organised the protest against the dilution of the fee reimbursement scheme.