Month: June 2013

Two farmers attempt self-immolation

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Two farmers tried to immolate themselves in Dadri area of Gautam Budh Nagar district on Wednesday, demanding higher compensation for their land acquired by a private builder.

On Wednesday, around 50 farmers gathered at Hi-Tech city and started protesting, police said, adding that two of them tried self-immolation.

All of them were detained and taken to police station, said Anuj Chaudhary, Dadri Deputy Superintendent of Police.

Later, they were pacified and released, the DSP said, adding that an assurance of a meeting with the builder was given to them.

PCB keen to go ahead with Ramazan T20 Cup, seeks clearance

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The Pakistan Cricket Board has asked for security clearance from the Sindh provincial government for conducting a national T20 championship during the month of Ramazan.

Recent terror attacks in Sindh, in Pakistan’s biggest city, have forced PCB to have second thoughts.

“We have now written to the concerned departments in Sindh asking for their input and basically clearance for the tournament as we need to have top level security arrangements for it,” a senior PCB official said.

BJP does not do politics on basis of caste, religion: Rajnath

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BJP president Rajnath Singh on Wednesday rejected Opposition’s charge that it was indulging into politics of polarisation by promoting Narendra Modi, saying the party would contest Lok Sabha polls on positive issues.

Before the Lok Sabha polls BJP will issue a ‘vision document’ highlighting its policies and programmes, the BJP leader said.

Top priority would be effective implementation of minority schemes : Ahmed Nadeem

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Mr. Ahmed Nadeem IAS took charge of his post as secretary Minority Welfare Department on Wednesday. As soon as he took charge of his duty he began measures to improve the performance of minority institutions. Government appointed him on the post last week. After the transfer of Mrs. I Rani Kumudini IAS, Mr. J Raymond Peter, principal secretary social welfare was given the additional charge Minority Welfare.

284 Andhra pilgrims still untraceable in Uttarakhand

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As many as 284 pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh remained unaccounted for in the flood-ravaged Uttarakhand.

According to a release from the State Disaster Management Commissioner’s office here today, 2,782 pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh were stranded in the hill state, which was hit by heavy rains and landslides over 10 days ago.

Among them, 1,628 people have returned home safely, while 858 were reported to be safe though they have not reached their native places yet. As many as 284 pilgrims were still unaccounted for as on today, it said.

Non-issuance of amount for scholarships and reimbursement

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By allotting the budget of Rs. 1027 crore for minorities for the year 2013-14, the state government tried to prove itself minority friendly but the minority budget for the year 2012-13 towards scholarship and fee-reimbursement has not been issued so far; as a result the students are facing a lot of difficulties.

MPs fighting at Dehradun airport regrettable – Zahid Ali Khan

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Fighting of MPs at Dehradun Airport has not only brought disrepute in the public but also tarnished the image of unity among the Telugu people of Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor of Siasat and Politburo member of TDP express his regret on the attitude of Congress MPs Mr. V. Hanumantha Rao and Mr. Balram Naik and said that such an attitude is not appropriate for senior politicians which brings disrepute to the entire nation.

Rayala Telangana or package is only a rumour – We want only Telangana

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State Panchayat Raj Minister Mr. K. Jana Reddy hoped that the public meeting at Nizam college ground on 30th June will be successful in which lakhs of people would participate. A meeting of Telangana leaders was held at the residence of Jana Reddy yesterday evening in which Deputy CM Mr. Damodar Raja Narsimha, MPs Mr. Anjan Kumar Yadav, Suresh Shetkar, Poonam Prabhakar and MLC Mr. Mohammed Ali Shabbir attended the meeting. The poster of 30th June Public meeting was released.

Return of pilgrims from Uttarakhand – Emotional scenes at airport

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State Govt. arranged to get back the pilgrims of AP State from Dehradun. When they reached Hyderabad airport, APSRTC provided free bus facilities. PRO of APSRTC Mr. Kiran Kumar told that 8 busses were kept ready at the airport which carry these pilgrims to various places. They were also given food packets. He told that on the instructions from MD of APSRTC Mr. A.K. Khan and under the supervision of regional manager of APSRTC secundarabad Mr. Satyanarayana, Mr. Khusro Pasha Khan, Divisional Manager of APSRTC Mr.

Shankar Rao presents himself in Black dress at Saifabad police station

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Mr. Shankar Rao, MLA had made controversial remarks against DGP of AP Mr. Dinesh Kumar Reddy. He was commissioned to Saifabad police station to produce evidence in this connection. Mr. Shankar Rao dramatized the occasion to reach Saifabad police station. He was wearing black dress and a black bandage on his lips. It was an allegation that he is not in a position to extend his cooperation with the investigating police officials. It was confirmed when he didn’t talk to police officials. Saifabad police officials try to interrogate him by keeping him in the police station for 4 hours.

Cuba, Saudi Arabia to collaborate on healthcare

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Cuban government has agreed to send a team of doctors to work in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, marking the first occasion Cuban healthcare professionals to have a presence in the Arab country, Xinhua reported.

The two nations signed a collaboration agreement in this regard Tuesday in Riyadh stipulating that the first group of Cuban doctors will arrive in mid-July to work at King Saud Medical City and Prince Salman Hospital, two of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious medical institutions, the Cuban foreign ministry said Wednesday.

Egypt refers nine to court over spying for Israel

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Egypt’s public prosecutor referred nine people, including six foreigners, to the criminal court Wednesday for allegedly spying for Israel, a media report said.

Talaat Abdullah ordered three Egyptians and six Israelis including four officers at the Israeli directorate of military intelligence to the court. But it wasn’t clear whether all of them were in the country or on trial in absentia, Xinhua reported.

Investigations by security prosecutor revealed that three Egyptians, all residents of Rafah in North Sinai, had acted with the Israeli officers and two Israeli Arabs to spy on Egypt.

Don’t take ‘smoking is haram’ fatwa lightly, Muslims told

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Many Muslims in this country are still taking lightly the ‘smoking is haram’ fatwa, that was decided by the Muzakarah Committee of the National Fatwa Council for Islamic Religious Affairs in 1995.

Hence, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Islamic Affairs), Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman urged Muslims, especially in the state, to realise that smoking had been decreed as haram in line with Islamic teachings.

He said the edict (fatwa) issued by the national committee was agreed upon by the Sarawak Fatwa Council.

Govt plan: Wakf assets to churn funds for Muslims

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To generate income for the welfare of Muslim community, the central government has proposed to set up a National Wakf Development Corporation (NWDC) to develop wakf or religious endowment property on commercial lines.

Through this, the government hopes to generate Rs 12,000 crore annually, which will be used for the welfare of the community.

Union minority affairs minister K Rahman Khan on Tuesday announced that his ministry has initiated the move that will also include an efficient and comprehensive management of wakf property.

My life is filled with Mills & Boons stories: Ranveer Singh

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Actor Ranveer Singh says he does not believe in comparisons and competition and would rather focus on his work.

“I don’t believe in competition, people may compare me, but I don’t compete or compare myself. I believe in competing with myself. I work very hard for my characters. Everyone is doing their own job, and everyone is great,” Ranveer told reporters at the promotional event of ‘Lootera’.

The period romance is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane where Ranveer is paired opposite Sonakshi Sinha.

I’m not among those women who fall for six-packs: Kangana Ranaut

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Actress Kangana Ranaut, who will be seen in new avatar in ‘Krrish 3’, has said that the superhero film was quite challenging.

In Hrithik Roshan starrer ‘Krrish 3’, Kangana will be seen as a superwoman.

“My look in ‘Krrish 3’ is going to floor all men. It’s alien cum superwoman cum Tomb Raider cum cat-woman sort of a character. It was a very challenging film as it had lot of action sequences. They were choreographed by an action director from China,” Kangana told during an event of a magazine.

Dismantling of buildings in Langer Houz – MLA failed to protect the Muslims houses

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Situation has become tense in Langer Houz area with the action taken by Revenue officials in dismantling the houses. Revenue officials reached Qutub Shahi Basti and Gola Basti in Langer Houz area along with the heavy contingent of police officials. They encircled the area. People were caught unaware that this kind of atrocities would be meted out to them. Revenue officials reached these areas under the stewardship of Ms. R.S. Chandrawathi, Tahsildar of Golconda. She showed the court orders for dismantling illegal constructions.

GMR Airport officials refused to give concession to Hajj pilgrims

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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport of Hyderabad has been constructed on Wakf land. Hajj pilgrims going to Saudi Arabia from this Airport are not getting any concession in user charges. According to decisions taken by Directors of GMR 50% relief which used to be given earlier in user charges has been discontinued. It is alleged that this has happened due to the weak attitude of the State Hajj Committee and AP State Wakf Board. Both these are the institutions working under the department of Minorities Welfare.

Demand to nominate Muslim leaders on various posts

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Talking to media persons at Warangal press club Mr. Mohammed Jamal Shareef, Advocate, Chairman of Minorities Department of the Congress of Warangal District told that the Muslim leaders of Congress have been working for the party in Warangal District for a long time. He demanded that they should be given appropriate positions either in Central Govt. or State Govt. corporations itself. Congress party should also be maximum possible tickets to the Muslims in Gram Panchayat Elections because Muslims are with Congress party.

Titanic of the Muslim Ummah is sinking: Altaf Hussain

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Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain says that the “Titanic” of the Muslim Ummah is sinking and that immediate steps should be taken before “the whole ship collapses and finally sinks.”

Speaking during a telephonic address to the Rabita Committee, Hussain recalled the promises that were made to those on the Titanic and said they were similar those being made to the Pakistani population.

Central Scholarships to College students

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Ministry of HRD has started scholarship scheme for college and university students. According to a press note issued by secretary board of intermediate education, application forms for these scholarships for the year 2013-14 would be sent to all the junior colleges in the state within 15 days.

INSAF Organization expresses its concern on illegal possessions on Wakf Lands

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Secretary of INSAF Organization, Mr. Syed Hameed Uddin Mahmood express his concern on the carelessness of state Govt. and Central Govt. for not protecting the Wakf properties. He said that on the 1 hand Central Minister of Minorities Affairs Mr. K. Rehman Khan makes lofty claims of protecting Wakf properties and their use according to Wakf deeds but in Andhra Pradesh illegal possessions on Wakf lands are on the increase.

Civil Service Coaching for Muslim candidates

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M.A. Ghaffar Education and Welfare Society invites application for offering coaching for entry into Army and Civil Services for Muslim candidates. It proposes to select at least 1 candidate from each district of AP. Any graduate between the age group of 21 to 30 can apply before 10th July. Admission will be through entrance test to be conducted in Hyderabad in 21st July further details can be had from the office of the society at 303 Silver Oaks Complex opposite Khaja Mansion Function Hall, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. Directly or at cell no 9394800442.

——Siasat News

Division among Muslim people solely benefits US, Israel: Iran minister

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Iran’s Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi has warned that the United States and Israel are the sole beneficiaries of sectarian division in the Muslim world.

In a Wednesday interview, Vahidi condemned the recent killing of four Shia Muslims by Takfiri extremists in Egypt, noting, “The US and the occupying regime of al-Quds (Israel) are the only parties which take advantage of rifts between different Islamic denominations.”

On Sunday, a group of Takfiri extremists attacked the house of Shia cleric Sheikh Hassan Shehata in a village near Cairo in Giza Province.

Israel agrees to open Muslim prayer rooms in six largest hospitals

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Israel’s six largest hospitals will open Muslim prayer rooms within the next 18 months, the Health Ministry informed the High Court of Justice Wednesday in response to a petition on the issue.

Health Ministry director general Roni Gamzu assured the court Wednesday that within the next year and a half, Ichilov (Tel Aviv), Sheba (Tel Hashomer), Beilinson (Petah Tikva), Hadassah-Ein Karem (Jerusalem), Rambam (Haifa) and Soroka (Be’er Sheva) hospitals will have all Muslim prayer rooms. Rambam and Soroka already have such areas, he said.