Month: May 2013

Former TDP leader Dadi Veerabhadra Rao joins YSR Congress

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Former Andhra Pradesh minister Dadi Veerabhadra Rao, who quit Telugu Desam Party two days ago, joined the YSR Congress here Saturday evening.

Dadi and his son Ratnakar met YSRC honorary president Y S Vijaya at her residence and formally joined the party.

Earlier in the day, Dadi met YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy at the Chanchalguda jail and got his nod for joining the party, despite strong opposition from party leaders in Anakapalle, Dadi’s hometown.

Congress high command summons AP CM Kiran Kumar Reddy

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The Congress high command is understood to have summoned Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to New Delhi next week in the backdrop of dissent by some of his Cabinet colleagues to his “unilateral” announcement of welfare schemes ahead of elections.

Kiran has cancelled his scheduled three-day mass contact programme in Anantapur district from Monday to be ready to go to Delhi, sources close to him said.

39 killed in Nigeria violence

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At least 39 people have been killed in Nigeria’s northern state of Taraba as clashes broke out between Christians and Muslims at a funeral.

Residents said violence broke out yesterday as a funeral procession for a traditional leader passed through a Muslim area of Wukari town.

A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the town by police.

Employment opportunities in Unani pharmacy

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All India Unani Tibbi Conference conducted a programme at Abid Ali Khan Eye Hospital, Darushifa to create awareness regarding Unani Pharmacy and Unani Computers and to persuade candidates to take admission into Unani Pharmacy Course offered by Maulana Azad National Urdu University.

Addressing the programme Dr. Mohammed Aaqil Quadri, Principal Luqman Unani Medical College told that there is a lot of difference between Allopathic pharmacy course and Unani Pharmacy Course. In Unani pharmacy course the student can obtain employment by learning preparation of medicines.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Jaipur this month

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Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi will hold meetings of the state party leaders here this month to discuss the poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections.

“Gandhi will arrive here on a two-day visit this month and hold meetings with the party leaders. Issues related with the party, membership campaign and others will be discussed in the meetings,” Pradesh Congress Committee President Chandra Bhan said today.

Woman set ablaze for resisting rape bid in Rajasthan

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A married woman was allegedly set ablaze in Hanumangarh district when she resisted rape attempt by a youth.

The woman, 23, was taken to a hospital in Bikaner where she succumbed to burn injuries on Saturday, police said.

She was sleeping when neighbour Jeetu sneaked into her room last night and attempted rape on her, police said.

Jeetu, who was later arrested, set the woman ablaze by pouring kerosene when she resisted and raised an alarm.

Her husband, who reached after hearing the screams, also sustained injuries while trying to douse the flames, police said.

Magistrate hearing Zakia protest petition transferred

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The Metropolitan Magistrate hearing the protest petition filed by Zakia Jafri against the Supreme Court appointed SIT’s closure report giving clean chit to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and others in the post Godhra riots case, was transferred today as part of a routine exercise by the high court registrar.

Ajmer blast case: NIA arrests father-son duo from Vadodara

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The National Investigation Agency and Vadodara Crime Branch on Saturday apprehended a father-son duo from Kashipura village in Wagodiya tehsil of the district in connection with the 2007 Ajmer dargah blast case.

The two were identofied as Jayantibhai Jamsingh Gohil and Ramesh Jayantibhai Gohil, Vadodara Police Commissioner Satish K Sharma said.

The duo was also wanted in the 2002 Best Bakery case here from the post-Godhra riots period, police sources said.

Blasts at a dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan, in October 2007 had left three persons dead and 20 injured.

—PTI

Pak prisoner, Sanaullah, in deep coma

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Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who was injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, was critical and in deep coma at the PGIMER here.

“He is on ventilator and in deep coma. He contiues to be critically sick,” said an update on Sanaullah’s condition issued by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research on Saturday night.

“Sanaullah remains on ventilator,” it said adding his blood pressure had been going down and his neurological status remained the same.

Programme on ‘Students and job seeking’

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Career Guidance Council is organising a programme on ‘Students and job seeking’ at Urdu Ghar Moghalpura and New Holy Fatima Brindavan Colony, Tolichowki for the students and job seekers who will be guided regarding career counseling, resume writing, aptitude test, communication skills and other important matters.

Students and job seekers will be provided special training in the programme. For more details contact phone no: 9573579543.

Siasat news

C.M. is authorized to take all decisions-Displeased Ministers should resigned-A.Ram Narayan Reddy’s statement

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Finance Minister, Mr. A.Ram Narayan Reddy told that all the ministers should respect the decisions taken by the C.M. In the case of disagreement, they can resign because only those ministers have the right to continue in the cabinet who honour the decisions of the C.M. without targeting any specific minister, he warned the displeased minister to refrain from leveling charges against the C.M. He also said that depending upon the situation, the C.M. should have the discretion to take spontaneous decisions. It is the duty of the ministers to implement the decision taken by the C.M.

Police Commissioner’s appeal to people to assist the police in identifying anti-social elements

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Hyderabad City Police Commissioner M. Anurag Sharma appealed to the people to become the eyes and ears of the society and help the police in identifying anti-social elements he told that whenever bombs are blast, media and other social group come forward to highlight these social issues but after this everything is forgotten. It is a good think that Ekta Foundation has come forward to help the victims of bomb blast. It is a good step. He told that many more institutions of this type should come forward to help those who become the victim of unforeseen circumstances.

NEET today

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National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission into various medical colleges in the country including A.P will be held today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The candidates are required to be present at the examination center one and a half hour before the commencement of the examination. The test centers are far away and hence many students faced a lot of difficulty in locating the centers. Only Hyderabad was entered as the Center of the Examination but the exact location was not mentioned in the Hall Tickets. This caused a lot of difficulty to the candidates.

—Siasat News

Want to keep stress at bay? Join a laughter club (May 5 is World Laughter Day)

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As dawn breaks, a group of men and women standing in a circle in a neighbouring park twirl their arms in the air, waddle like penguins and start laughing. They are part of an increasing number of people who are choosing laughter therapy to cure distress.

According to doctors, laughter therapy entered India around 1995 and as of now, there are over 7,000 laughter clubs and 10,000 members across the country. World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of every May.

Voting begins in Karnataka, Congress hoping to regain power

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Voting began in Karnataka to elect the next state assembly on Sunday morning. As many as 1.35 lakh police personnel, 60,000 from the state, 20,000 home guards and rest from central paramilitary and neighbouring states, have been deployed for the single phase poll in which more than 4.36 crore people will exercise their franchise. Polling commenced at 7 a.m. would continue till 6 p.m. The timing for the casting of votes has been extended by an hour in 223 Assembly segments of the total 224. Elections in Periyapatna has been postponed till May 28 following the death of BJP candidate.

Pakistan heading for troubled times, says book

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Pakistan may be headed for a real crisis, with Islamists openly targeting secular forces and the Pakistan Army unwilling to combat Islamic zealots, says a strategic year book.

The time has come for Pakistan to choose between a nation of Mohammed Ali Jinnah’s vision or a Talibanized state, says Pentagon’s South Asia Defence and Strategic Year Book 2013 (Pentagon Press, New Delhi).

Shah Rukh Khan optimistic of making to the final of IPL

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They may be languishing at the seventh spot in the points table but holders Kolkata Knight Riders are still optimistic of making the title clash of the Indian Premier League.

Team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan said with win against Rajasthan Royals last night his side was back on track.

“It`s better late than never. We will give our best shot. I`ve a strange sense of confidence that we would do it. With five more matches to go, we would manage it and play the final here,” Shah Rukh said.

Antony briefs President on Chinese incursions

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Defence Minister A K Antony today informed President Pranab Mukherjee about the measures taken by the Government to resolve the issue of incursion by Chinese soldiers into Indian territory in Ladakh where they have pitched tents in Daulat Beg Oldi area.

The President, who is also the supreme commander of the armed forces, was briefed by the Defence Minister on the incursion issue and the steps taken by the armed forces to tackle the situation, Government sources said in New Delhi.

Pak court extends Musharraf’s remand by 14 days

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A special Pakistani anti-terrorism court here today extended the judicial remand of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf by 14 days, in connection with his decision to place judges under house arrest during the 2007 emergency.

“Pervez Musharraf’s remand is extended for judicial lock-up for 14 days, he should be presented before the court on May 18,” Judge Kausar Abbas Zaidi ordered.

Musharraf’s lawyers filed a bail application in the court and the judge fixed a hearing for May 6.

Chavan is incompetent Chief Minister: Raj Thackeray

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Attacking Maharashtra Government for allegedly not providing relief to people in drought-hit areas, MNS chief Raj Thackeray said Prithviraj Chavan is an incompetent Chief Minister.
“The chief minister is incompetent and has been imposed by the Congress high command,” said Thackeray, after visiting a fodder camp, opened by his party at Kharpudi road.
Coming down heavily on the state government, Thackeray said various organisations are opening fodder camps for animals and distributing water tanks as the government has failed in its responsibility.

Chiranjeevi announces ‘Kashmir Festival 2013’ from May 13

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As a major initiative to promote tourism in Kashmir Valley, Union Minister Tourism K. Chiranjeevi on Saturday announced that ‘Kashmir Festival 2013’ will be held for a fortnight from May 13-29 at different places in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chiranjeevi said the Tourism Ministry is providing financial support for this.

The festival will be held in Srinagar, Pahalgam, Yousmarg, Manasbal, Doodhpathri, Gulmarg, Lolab Valley and Sonmarg and will include activities such as Shikara Races, Cycle Races, Canoeing, River Rafting, Para Gliding, Painting, Swimming Competition, Horse Races etc.

Geelani condemns attack on Pak prisoner inside Jammu jail

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Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday condemned the attack on Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah inside the Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu, and said that this is an established act of revenge.

“The prisoner was mercilessly attacked and brutally injured. Right now, he is in the Chandigarh hospital fighting for his life. This is an established act of revenge. We deeply condemn this incident,” he said.

Karnataka goes to the polls

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Polling began early Sunday for the 14th Karnataka legislative assembly on a brisk note, despite hot weather prevailing across the state.

With the Election Commission (EC) advancing commencement of polling by an hour to 7 a.m., hundreds of voters made a beeline to booths in many of the 223 assembly constituencies to cast their vote through electronic voting machines (EVMs).

The EC has also extended the duration of polling by an hour to 6 p.m., in view of the scorching summer heat across the state, including Bangalore.

Suspected Al Qaeda suicide bomber held in Algeria

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Algerian security services have arrested a suspected Al Qaeda-linked militant carrying an explosive belt in Chlef province, a media report said.

Citing Ennahar TV, Xinhua said the 23-year-old militant was intercepted near a bus station, and had likely planned to blow himself off.

A security official said the suspect hails from Relizene province and is believed to belong to Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).

—IANS

Two minors raped in Bihar, one arrested

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Two minors were allegedly raped in two different districts in Bihar. While the accused in one case has been arrested, the other is absconding, police Saturday said.

An eight-year-old girl living in a residential school at Sikaria in Jehanabad district was raped over several days by Aneesh Kumar, a teacher in the school.

“The incident came to light Saturday when girl went home and told her mother about it,” police said.

Aneesh has been arrested and sent to jail.

In another case, a seven-year-old girl was raped by her neighbour in a village in Rohtas district, 150 km from here.