Month: June 2013

Jagan case: CBI seeks judicial custody of Sabitha, Dharmana

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The CBI, probing the alleged disproportionate assets case against YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, today sought judicial custody of former Andhra Pradesh ministers P Sabitha Indra Reddy and Dharmana Prasad Rao.

The central agency sought their judicial custody from the special CBI court alleging that former state Home Minister Sabitha Reddy and the then Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao were making statements before media claiming that they were innocent and would come out of the case.

Don’t read too much into Advani’s absence: BJP

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Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said the media should not read too much into party veteran L K Advani’s absence from the office-bearers’ meeting in Goa.

“Don’t try to read too much into his absence for today,” Naidu said while responding to questions by reporters.

Advani would arrive in Goa on Saturday and will stay for two days to attend National Executive meeting, Naidu told mediapersons at the meeting venue.

He said Advani could not make it today because of the health problems.

Recruitment of agricultural officers in dept. of Agriculture AP

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Applications are invited from the eligible B.Sc (Ag) graduates for recruitment of Agriculture Officers in department of Agriculture of Andhra Pradesh for 101 posts under limited / backlog recruitment for SCs, STs, BCs, PHs and women categories in all the zones in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

The last date for receipt of application is 2nd July, 2013 by 05:00 P.M.

Detailed notification and application form can be downloaded from http://agri.ap.nic.in.

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DA case: Jagan’s custody extended, Sabitha appears in court

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Former Andhra Pradesh Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy, YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and others today appeared before a special CBI court here in connection with the case relating to alleged quid-pro-quo investments in Kadapa MP Jagan’s companies.

The court extended the judicial custody of Jagan and his financial advisor V Vijay Sai Reddy till June 21 and posted the case to the same date while directing all the accused to again appear before it.

Israeli serial sex abuser adopts Indian girl: report

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An Israeli man convicted of sex offences against young children has got custody of a four-year-old Indian girl through an agreement with a surrogate mother in India, according to a media report.
The man legally adopted the child through an agreement with the surrogate Indian mother and under current legislation the Israeli authorities do not have the power to remove the girl away from him, the Jewish Chronicle reported.

Buildings selection to accommodate Hajj pilgrims

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Saudi Arabia is trying to find buildings in Makkah Mukarrama and Madina Munawwara to accommodate pilgrims for this Hajj season. Mr. Abdul Hameed executive officer Andhra Pradesh State Hajj Committee and Chief Executive Officer Waqf Board has been selected as a member of Building Selection Committee. He will be on a visit to Saudi Arabia from June 18 to July 10 and will select buildings for Indian Hajj Pilgrims. Principal Secretary Raymond Peter issued GO RT 86 in this connection on Thursday.

Information sought on Sawani report on spot fixing: Dalmiya

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The Indian cricket board has sought information from Mumbai and Delhi Police on an interim report submitted by its Anti-Corruption and Security unit chief regarding the spot fixing scandal, board’s interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya said Thursday.

The report was submitted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Anti-Corruption and Security unit chief Ravi Sawani.

Chanchalguda jail road closed for public use

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The stretch of road in front of the historical Chanchalguda jail was finally closed for public use and it is planned to set up gates at both the sides of the roads. The jail constructed by Nizam of Deccan in 1870 was once spread over 100 acre but now it has shrunk to just 30 acre land.

The Chanchalguda jail built in the period of Prime minister of Hyderabad Deccan Mir Laeq Ali Salar Jung I, initially housed police department; then revenue department and court was established in the building; later in 1878 it was converted into the Central jail.

One held for raping physically challenged woman

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One person has been arrested for allegedly raping a 40-year-old physically challenged woman here, police said today.

The 45-year-old accused had entered her house on June 4 and allegedly raped her, police said.

Following a complaint last evening, the man was arrested. He has been remanded to judicial custody and lodged in the central prison at Salem, they added.

—PTI

Woman commits suicide over dowry, husband booked

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A woman, upset over persistent dowry demands by her husband, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself to death at her parents’ house in Khalwargate area here, police said today.

Following the complaint, police have registered a case against the husband of the 38-year-old Neeru Bala, who died yesterday.

Victim’s mother Shashi Bala alleged that Neeru’s husband Mischal Sardana had been harassing her by demanding dowry, despite paying the amount to him twice in the past.

Marriage does not have bearing on my work: Vidya Balan

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“I am enjoying being married,” says Vidya Balan, adding that marriage neither put the brakes on her prizewinning acting career nor does it have any bearing on the kind of roles she would choose in future.

Work-life balance is possible for the actress because the “Parineeta” girl has found a supportive husband in Siddharth Roy Kapur, managing director of Studios, Disney UTV, with whom she tied the knot at a private ceremony in December last year.

Urdu Academy offers financial assistance to small newspapers

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According to a press note issued by Prof. S.A.Shukoor, Secretary, Urdu Academy invites applications from small newspapers of the state for granting financial assistance for the year 2013-14.

Applicants must submit their applications along with their RNI, accreditation cards, self attested copy of bank pass book and copies of their publications on or before 20th June 2013 at Urdu Academy head office, IV floor, Hajj House, Nampally, Hyderabad.

If a person is publishing more than one newspaper, Urdu Academy will extend financial assistance to only one newspaper.

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OSD to Minority Welfare Commissionerate appointed

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The government has appointed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to begin the functioning of Minority Welfare Commissionerate. Principal Secretary Minority Welfare Mr. Raymond Peter issued orders by appointing Regional Officer Minority Finance Corporation Mohammed Dilawar Ali as Officer on Special duty.

Gift coupon on use of jute bags

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GHMC commissioner Mr. M T Krishna Babu launched the unique scheme ‘Sanche Bangaram’ at Kukatpally Rythu bazaar. Speaking on the occasion, GHMC Commissioner M.T. Krishna Babu informed that the scheme has been launched in collaboration with Kukatpally Rythu bazaar Management and Tree Guard Organization. A gift coupon will be given to customers coming with a jute/cloth bag to participate in a lucky draw for Rs.1 lakh worth of gold.

Crime In Hyderabad (7.6.2013)

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Two pickpockets arrested
(Siasat News): Chikkadpally police has arrested two pickpockets and recovered the 14 tolas stolen gold ornaments from their possession.

Detective inspector Chikkadpally Mr. K Subbi Rami Reddy, 18-year-old Sunil along with his associate Akash, resident of Afzal Sagar, Mallepally, used to pick pocket in RTC buses, temples and function halls in order to lead a luxurious life.

Emergency BCCI meeting to discuss Kundra issue

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An emergency working committee meeting of the BCCI will be held June 10 to discuss the issue of Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra’s alleged involvement in betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL), board’s interim chief Jagmohan Damiya announced Thursday and promised “strict action” if warranted.

Announcing the decision at a media meet, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya named Sanjay Patel of the Baroda Cricket Association as the new secretary to replace Sanjay Jagdale, who has resigned.

Ambani brothers in new deal, this time for telecom towers

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The two telecom ventures headed by the Ambani brothers, Mukesh and Anil, Friday announced yet another accord – this time to share the nation-wide telecom towers infrastructure of Reliance Communications.

The aggregate value is at over Rs.12,000 crore (more that $2 billion) during the lifetime of the deal, the companies said.

“Under the terms of the agreement, Reliance Jio Infocomm will utilise up to 45,000 ground and rooftop-based towers across Reliance Communication’s nationwide network for accelerated roll-out of its state-of-the-art 4G services,” a company statement said.

Now, a car that runs on tweets and likes

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Scientists have developed a new system that uses a device to ‘power’ a car’s battery to run on social media tweets and likes.

Kansas-based design and engineering firm Minddrive restored a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia to battery electric power, but there’s a twist to the way it gets from A to B.

The engineering and design team behind the project developed a device that monitors social media activity in order to keep the car running.

Chidambaram’s mother passes away

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Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s mother Lakshmi Palaniappan died today.

She was 92, her family said.

She was not keeping well for the past few days and died early this morning, they said.

It was quite a job adjusting to conditions: Dhawan

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Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan said the trick to getting his maiden ODI century in the Champions Trophy opener against South Africa was patience, conceding that it was “quite a job” adjusting to the conditions at the Swalec Stadium here.

Dhawan slammed a brilliant 114 that helped India score an imposing 331 for seven against South Africa in the opening match of the tournament yesterday.

“I am happy with the knock I played but happier because we won a game that was actually getting quite close,” he told reporters in a post-match chat.

Advani to skip BJP office bearers’ meeting

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BJP leader L K Advani will skip the meeting of party office-bearers in Goa today due to ill health.

85-year-old Advani will not be attending today’s meeting as he is unwell, party sources said.

However, he will be attending the party National Executive on Saturday and Sunday in Goa.

Gujarat Chief Narendra Modi’s role in the next Lok Sabha election is expected to be the dominant theme of the BJP National Executive, amid a strong demand from some sections of the party for declaring him the campaign committee head.

Notice to parents for registration of matrimonial alliance

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Mr. Mohammed Khaja Moinuddin general secretary minority Development Forum, Hyderabad, has requested the parents of girls and boys, whose matrimonial alliance has already settled or who have got married, to collect the photos and biodatas of their children. Otherwise the biodatas registered a year ago will be disposed of.

‘Nai Roshni’ scheme for minority women

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Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India invites proposals from eligible Organizations/Institutions for conducting training programmes for minority
women within the framework of prescribed training modules under “Nai Roshni”,
Ministry’s premier Scheme for Leadership Development of Minority Women.

The proposals are to be submitted to District Collector through District Minority Welfare Officer, who in-turn will forward it to Ministry directly verifying the credentials of the organization/s.

US trade group lobbies for free entry of Indian techies

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With an eye on India’s vast market, a leading US trade group has engaged two powerful firms to lobby for changes in the proposed comprehensive immigration reform bill to attract skilled technical professionals from India.

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has retained top lobby firm Patton Boggs for lobbying at the scale of the US-India civil nuclear advocacy effort, augmented by a public relations campaign to be spearheaded by APCO Worldwide.

Two former US ambassadors to India, Frank Wisner and Tim Roemer, will lead the effort at Patton Boggs and APCO respectively.