Month: June 2013

Crucial bypolls underway in Bihar and Bengal

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Voting for bypolls in Bihar and West Bengal began on Sunday morning amidst high security.

In Bihar, the bypoll is underway in Maharajganj for a Lok Sabha seat. Over 14 lakh 98 thousand voters are eligible to exercise their voting rights.

There are six candidates in fray. The by-election is being held due to death of RJD member Uma Shankar Singh. The counting of votes will be held on June 5.

The bypoll in Bihar is being viewed as a major battle between Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Committee favours degree colleges in 90 minority districts

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Voicing concern over the level of participation of minority children in higher education, a committee has favoured setting up of model degree colleges in 90 minority-concentrated districts with full central assistance to the states.

“One college may be established in each such district which may offer courses in science, humanities and commerce,”
the Standing Committee of the National Monitoring Committee for Minorities Education suggested in its report presented to the HRD Ministry recently.

UPA to discuss food security bill on Monday

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The much awaited Food Security Bill is expected to reach a higher level on Monday as the Congress Party will discuss the bill in its UPA Coordination Committee meet.

The decision was taken on Saturday at the Congress Core Group meet at the Prime Minister”s residence.

Meanwhile, UPA Government has an option to get the Food Security bill passed either in a special session of the parliament, or to implement through an ordinance or executive order.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh were present during the meeting.

11,000 cr to improve drinking water supply in Hyderabad: CM

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Saturday said a sum of Rs 11,000 crore would be spent in the next two years to improve drinking water supply in Hyderabad.

The Chief Minister laid the foundation-stone for the Rs 1,670 crore Krishna phase-3 drinking water supply project at Vanasthalipuram here today.

Speaking on the occasion, he said Hyderabad was currently getting 1.6 tmc ft of drinking water every month, which would increase by 1.3 tmc ft once the Krishna phase-3 and Godavari drinking water projects were completed by the middle of next year.

US soldier faces trial over disclosures of US aided Osama

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Three years after his arrest in Iraq for allegedly causing America’s worst ever national security breach, US Army private Bradley Manning finally goes on trial tomorrow over his disclosures to WikiLeaks.

Manning, who faces a possible 154-year jail sentence, has offered to plead guilty to several offenses but he denies
prosecutors’ most serious charge — that he knowingly aided the enemy, chiefly Al-Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden.

The trial follows an exhaustive series of preliminary hearings that outlined the government’s case against Manning,

PML-N leaders ‘in fix’ over how to handle ‘hot potato’ Musharraf cases

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Senior Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leaders are reportedly in a fix over how to deal with former president retired General Pervez Musharraf’s cases, especially with his presence in the capital, and are uncertain as to how to handle them after prime minister Mian Nawaz Sharif comes to power.

The PML-N leaders are perplexed over Musharraf’s cases of trial under Article 6 of the constitution for imposing emergency in 2007, his alleged role in the Benazir Bhutto and Akbar Bugti murder cases, the Lal Masjid operation and the judges’ detention case, Dawn.com reports.

Clarify ‘conspiracy theories’ on Naxal attack: RSS

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RSS on Saturday asked Congress to clarify ‘conspiracy theories’ that some BJP leaders were behind the Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh last week which left 27 people, including Congress functionaries, dead.

“The irresponsible behaviour of some Congressmen has stunned many…People are questioning the role of some state Congress leaders in May 25 incident. They are also asking about who was present in the rally and who was not, who came first, who came late and who survived and who got caught in the attack,” RSS mouthpiece ‘Organiser’ said in its latest issue.

Anna Hazare threatens to sit on indefinite fast again

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Activist Anna Hazare on Saturday threatened to sit on an indefinite fast again in Delhi from October demanding passage of ‘Janlokpal Bill’.

Hazare announced his decision in a letter shot off to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressing his disappointment over the government failure to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill as promised in 2011.

“Corruption in the country has led to price rise and the government is not doing anything about it, therefore I have decided to go on another fast in October at the Ramlila Maidan,” he said.

He said he would later decide on the date for the fast later.

Polling underway for by-polls to 6 seats in Gujarat

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The voting in by-elections to two Lok Sabha and four Assembly seats in Gujarat began this morning amidst tight security.

The bypolls are being held in Porbandar and Banaskantha Parliamentary constituencies and the Assembly seats of Jetpur, Dhoraji, Limbdi and Morva Hadaf.

In view of heat conditions, Election Commission has extended the voting timing. The voting began at 7 am and shall continue till 6 pm (usual timing is 8 am to 5 pm), election officials said.

Eighteen candidates are in the fray for the four Assembly segments and 15 for the two Lok Sabha seats.

Bahraini lawyers to train Indian social workers

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Lawyers in Bahrain will train Indian social workers to familiarise them with the laws of the country.

According to Mohan Kumar, India’s ambassador to Bahrain, social workers should be aware of the laws of Bahrain to help members of the Indian community in need, the Gulf Daily News reported Saturday.

“We will invite all social workers to the embassy where they will be briefed by embassy lawyers, including Bahrainis. This will help them give proper advice to those in trouble,” Kumar was quoted as saying.

Rape convict couple sentenced to life for triple murder

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The curiosity of a rape convict couple to know about a dead woman through RTI proved costly for them as it helped police establish their involvement in three murders, leading a local court to sentence them to life.

Kanhaiya Lal Seth and his wife Usha Rani, who were serving seven year jail term in the rape case of a minor, had sought information under RTI about a dead woman, Wazero, whose photograph was published in media for identification.

Zardari won”t contest for another presidential term

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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari wil not be contesting elections for another term after his current five-year term expires in September. Zardari”s Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was defeated during the elections in the May general elections, and hence the party is not in a position to have its candidate for the office of president elected, reports The Nation. He earlier claimed that ”conspiracies” hatched by national and international institutions led to the PPP”s defeat in the general elections, adding that he would take active part in politics after his presidential tenure expires.

Young generation’s enthusiasm for calligraphy promising: ZAK

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The survival and promotion of Urdu calligraphy depends on the fact that it must be passed on to new generation. Hence Siasat daily conducts Urdu Calligraphy training classes every year during summer vacation at Mahboob Husain Jigar Hall. Besides the new generation, elderly people are also benefiting from this. These views were expressed by Mr. Zahed Ali Khan editor Siasat addressing the valedictory function of calligraphy classes.

Renowned calligrapher Mr. Nayeem Saberi was paid rich tributes. On the occasion Mr. Zahed Ali Khan gave away cash prices to the students.

Youngsters warned against botox fad before turning 30

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Doctors have warned that youngsters who may like to act older than their age, shouldn’t undergo using Botox and fillers until they are 30.

Almost a third of Australians using anti-ageing treatments are aged between 18 and 29, new figures show, with doctors reporting 17-year-olds requesting injections and mothers taking their 15-year-old daughters for lip fillers.

Now doctors are urging young people to hold off from such treatments until they turn 30, the Telegraph reported.

Mums’ level of education linked to kids’ risk of depression

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Children of women who did not finish high school were twice as likely to experience a major episode of depression in early adulthood as children whose mothers obtained a high school diploma, a new study by researchers at McGill University has revealed.

“Our research indicates that a mother’s lack of high school education has a robust impact on her child’s risk of major depressive episode in early adulthood,” said Amelie Quesnel-Vallee, senior author of the study.

People with oral cancers need not change sexual practices

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Spouses and long-term partners of patients with mouth and throat cancers related to infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV) appear to have no increased prevalence of oral HPV infections, a new study has found.

The study led by Johns Hopkins investigators suggests that long-term couples need not change their sexual practices.

How NASA proposes to deflect ‘killer’ asteroids endangering Earth

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What if an asteroid were headed straight for Earth?

Well, NASA evidently has us covered.

In 2005, in a bill authorizing space-program funds, Congress asked NASA for a plan to identify, track and deflect – yes, deflect – all manner of PHOs (potentially harmful objects) that could pose a threat, ABC News reported.

Early brain responses to words can predict future abilities in autistic kids

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A new study has shown that the pattern of brain responses to words in 2-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder predicted the youngsters’ linguistic, cognitive and adaptive skills at ages 4 and 6.

The findings are among the first to demonstrate that a brain marker can predict future abilities in children with autism.

2nd suspect charged in UK soldier murder

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A second man has been charged with the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby in south-east London.

Michael Adebolajo (28), of Romford, Essex, was charged with the attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm.

He has been remanded in custody to appear in Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday.

Michael Adebowale, 22, has already been charged with the soldier’s murder and appeared in court on Thursday.

Adebowale, of Greenwich, south-east London, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at the Old Bailey, London, on Monday.

C.M’s instruction overlooked in Minorities Finance Corporation

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The speed of functioning of the affairs of the Dept. of Minorities Welfare could be assessed with the fact that a letter issued by the office of C.M. was sent to A.P. State Minorities Finance Corporation but its reply was not given till now. As a result of which C.M.O. had to remind Finance Corporation about the action taken on this letter. It is reported that Maulana Hafiz Peer Shabbeer Ahmed, MLC and President of Jameatul-Ulema had written a letter to C.M. on 21st Januaury 2013 recommending the implementation of special packages in Minority concentration districts in A.P.

Disinterestedness of Official Language Commission for the development of Urdu

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Govt. of A.P. has taken various steps for the development of Telugu as official language through Official Language Commission. Govt. has declared Urdu as the second official language in 15 districts of the State but neither the Govt. nor the Official Language Commission is interested in the development of Urdu to give its proper place in the aforesaid districts. Official Language Commission has recently issued orders for using Telugu in official correspondence. In addition to it has also issued instructions for writing Telugu on the sign boards of shops and establishments. Dept.

C.M. laid the foundation for construction of road on Wakf land overlooking Wakf Tribunal’s orders

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A.P. has no parallel indevelopmental works and in maintenance of Law and Order. This was told by Mr. N.Kiran Kumar Reddy C.M. of A.P. who was addressing a large public meeting of the citizen of Hyderabad while laying down the foundations of many a developmental program which included the construction of road on wakf land. This project is being implemented dispite the Injunction orders of A.P. Wakf Tubinal.While addressing the gathering the C.M. proudly repeated the comments made by Dr. Motek Singh Ahluwalia, vice Chairman of Planing Commission but A.P.

Lecture on Chartered Accountancy at M.S.Junior College today

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Mr. Muneer Ahmed, Chartered Accountant will deliver a lecture and offer guidance to the candidates taking Chartered Accountancy examination at M.S. Junior College Masab Tank at 10.00 a.m. today. Candidates who are taking this course have a golden opportunity to benefit from his lecture. Interested candidate will get their seats reserved by contacting Mr. Sadiq Ali at his cellphone number: 9248004822.

Standard and Quality cooking guarantees healthy life-Zahid Ali Khan

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It was like a feast at Sana Garden opposite Sardar Mahal near Charminar yesterday. It seem as if all the roads of the city ended at Charminar were Mr. Zahid Ali Khan Editor of Siasat inaugurated the cooking classes organized in collaboration with Radisson Blue Plaza Hotel powered by Freedom Sunflower Refined Oil. This cookery show was more than a success. More than 1500 women participated in the program for which elaborate arrangements were made at Sana Garden Function Hall.

Former armed police DIG shoots himself dead

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A former DIG of the armed police shot himself dead today with the revolver of his securityman at his home here in Nadia district.

The 63-year-old Saroj Mohan Chakraborty shot himself dead at 11:30 am with the bullet piercing the skull above the
right ear rpt ear, SDPO, Kalyani Chandrasekhar Bardhan.

Chakraborty kept the revolver of his securityman in a drawer in the house. The securityman was in an outhouse at the
time of the shooting, Bardhan said.

A suicide note was found in the room, police sources said.

———————PTI