Month: August 2013

Mass Ramzan prayer take pledge against terrorism

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Braving inclement weather, hundreds of believers converged here for a mass prayer and took a pledge against terrorism and alcoholism to mark the 26th day of the holy month of Ramadan.

The last night prayer meeting, which lasted till this morning, was organised by Malappuram-based Ma’din Academy, a major educational and charity centre.

The Ramzan spiritual conference has been an annual feature for the last few years, attracting faithful from different parts of the state and outside.

SC: Abu Salem’s extradition still valid, will face trial in India

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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed gangster Abu Salem’s plea to quash trials against him in the wake of Portugal top court’s decision to terminate his extradition to India.

Salem had filed the application after the Portugal Supreme Court upheld the order of a lower court there, terminating his extradition after it concluded that India had violated the deportation rules in Salem’s case.

Baby sold by doctor rescued in China

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Police have recovered a newborn boy who was allegedly sold to human traffickers by an obstetrician in northwest China’s Shaanxi province.

Six suspects involved in the human trafficking case have been arrested, Xinhua reported.

The baby was recovered in Anyang city of central Henan province Sunday, but DNA tests must be conducted to confirm its identity, officials said. The baby was in good condition.

The Last Ten Days of Ramadan

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How to take full advantage and benefit from the last part of Ramadan ?

Though all parts of Ramadan are full of blessings and rewards, its last ten days hold a special status reflected in the recommendations and practices of the Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, and his companions. Let us focus here on three major practices of the Prophet, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, and his companions during these days.

(1) – Praying in the last ten nights of Ramadan:

Over 665,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon: UN

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The number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon has exceeded 665,000, the UN refugee agency said.

The UN Higher Council for Refugees (UNHCR) said the number of the registered refugees was more than 554,000 while more than 111,000 were still waiting for registration, Xinhua reported.

It said 70 percent of the refugees were women and children.

Lebanon has frequently called on the UN and international donors to help it shoulder the heavy burden of hosting the Syrian refugees, who are expected to cross the threshold of one million by the end of the year.

Contamination of Union Carbide factory site remains a threat for Bhopal; CSE presents Action Plan to clean site

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(Pervez Bari): The survivors of Bhopal gas tragedy, the world’s worst industrial disaster, and others even three decades after it was shut down, the Union Carbide pesticide factory, which caused mayhem in Bhopal, continue to be a real danger to the people of the city.

Almost every study done to measure the impact of the waste dumped within and outside the site by Union Carbide India Limited, (UCIL), has come up with one conclusion there is large-scale contamination in the soil and water of the area where the factory is located.

Hyderabad could be modelled after Delhi: Digvijay Singh

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Hyderabad, which would be the joint capital of Telangana and the Andhra region for 10 years, could be modelled after Delhi where law and order is handled by the Centre, Congress leader Digvijay Singh has said.

“We are looking at provisions like we have in Delhi where law and order is being handled by the Home Ministry directly and the Police Commissioner is directly responsible to the Lieutenant Governor…some kind of formulation we are looking at,” the AICC General Secretary told Karan Thapar in CNN-IBN’s show Devil’s Advocate.

After formation of Telangana, restoration of Hyderabadi culture essential- Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan and others

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After the announcement of separate Telangana State, the lofty claims of Seema Andhra rulers for Sabotaging its formation testifies to the fact that during the past 6 decades they have meted out injustices to the people of Telangana. Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily expressed these thoughts while addressing the 82nd colloquium of Telangana Resource Center under the title “Our Hyderabad and Our Responsibilities” yesterday.

TRS rules out accepting Hyderabad as UT or joint capital

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TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao today voiced his opposition to to any proposal making Hyderabad a permanent joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh or a Union Territory.

Rao said the administration of Hyderabad should be run by the Telangana government.

“TRS would have no objection if the new Andhra Pradesh government runs its administration from Hyderabad till a capital with necessary infrastructure is built, but the administration of Hyderabad should be run by the Telangana government,” he said.

I am a geek, says newcomer Raashi Khanna

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Model-turned-actress Raashi Khanna, who will be seen in director Shoojit Sircar’s forthcoming spy thriller “Madras Cafe”, is a tinseltown beauty but admits to being a geek.
“I am a geek. I am always in books,” Raashi told IANS.

Not a party animal, she is a graduate in English Honours from Delhi’s Lady Shri Ram College and currently doing her masters in psychology.

“I don’t party much. But I am open to parties. I would like to meet people from the same industry,” said the 22-year-old, who plays the wife of an army officer (John Abraham) 0in the film.

Bonalu Procession in Hyderabad today

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Bonalu procession will start from Akkanna Madanna Temple from the Old City of Hyderabad today. In this connection all the shops will remain close from Nagole Chinta, Shah Ali Banda to Pathar Gatti. Police issues instruction to divert the traffic. It has made elaborate arrangements for the processions which will start from Lal Darwaza and pass through Shali Banda, Charminar and Pathar Gatti. It will terminate at Nayapul. South Zone Police has made special arrangements in view of Bonalu Procession and Shab-e-Qadar falling on the same day. Dr.

Rayala Seema protection Samiti criticizes political parties tendering resignations

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Rayala Seema protection Samiti heavily criticized the political parties who have tendered their resignation against the bifurcation of State and said that such political leaders cannot be relied upon. It seems that neither the civil servants nor the politicians are serious about the formation of separate Ralayaseema State. Mr. B. Reddy Rajasekhara Reddy told the Newsmen yesterday that he wants to form a new political party before 8th August.

–Siasat News

Formation of United State Protection Vedica

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A.P. NGO’s Association has decided to form United State Protection Vedica soon it was resolved in a meeting of the executive of the Association held at Vijaywada yesterday. Talking to newsmen, the President of the Association, Mr. Ashok Babu told that a united meeting would be held after 15th August at Hyderabad in which the future course of action would be finalized for boycotting the proposed Municipal Elections. He bitterly criticized the UPA-II and Congress Working Committee and said that they have taken a wrong decision.

–Siasat News

Formation of Telangana dream come true- Abdus Sattar Mujaheed

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A meeting of the leaders of All India Muslim League, A.P. branch was held under the Chairmanship of Mr. Abdus Sattar Mujaheed at Syed Ghouse Khamooshi Hall at the office of Muslim League, Towlichoki.
He said that better late than never, the dream of the formation of separate Telangana State has come true. He thanked Ms. Sonia Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Mr. KCR and Prof. Kodandaram and other Social and Political leaders who struggled for Telangana Movement. He also paid homage to the martyrs of Telangana who sacrificed their lives.

–Siasat News

Role of Media on the statement of Politicians condemned- G.Vivak

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TRS MP and prominent Telangana leader Mr. G.Vivek opposed the role of media on the statements made by TRS President and MP Mr. K.Chandrasekara Rao regarding Seema Andhra employees. Media distorted his statement. Talking to newsmen yesterday, Mr. Vivak told that Mr. KCR never uttered the words ‘Jago aur Bhago’ for Seema Andhra employees. He thanked all the persons who participated in Telangana struggle. He further told that a new capital better than Hyderabad could be development in Andhra area.

NRI students get admissions in MJ College of Engineering

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Osmania University Foreign Relation Office permitted Muffakham Jah College of Engineering to admit foreign students under NRI quota according to Mr. Zafar Javeed, Secretary of the College, the desirous students may contact director of Osmania University may contact Foreign Relation Office. He told that this college was awarded 50th Rank in all the Govt. and private Engineering College of the country. This college also got the first place in the entire country as a Minority institution. He requested the parents and the students to contact Dr.

KCR blamed for creating hurdles in the formation of Telangana- Gajili Kantham

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Chairman of Telangana People’s Organization, JAC , Mr. Gajili Kantham blamed KCR that he did not like the formation of separate Telangana State and that he is trying to stop it. He alleged that if Seema Andhra Movement gets intensified in Secretariat its reason is that he is encouraging his relative Mr. Narinder Rao and Mr. Srinivas. He told that Mr. KCR is asking Seema Andhra people to get back to their native places but he should go back from this region first.

–Siasat News

Shatrughan Sinha’s comments against Narendra Modi harming party’s interest: BJP

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BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha has been asked by the party high command to restrain himself and told him that his comments against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and in favour of his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar, who has snapped ties with NDA, is harming the party’s interest.

BJP sources said party president Rajnath Singh has asked Sinha not to speak against Modi or praise Kumar. Sinha is likely to pipe down and toe the party line in the coming days.

Anti-Telangana lawyers lodge complaint against TRS chief

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The East and West Godavari Bar Association Lawyers Joint Action Committee (JAC) lodged a complaint today against Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) president K Chandrasekhara Rao (KCR) for his alleged remarks about non-Telangana region employees working in Hyderabad.

The Lawyers’ JAC lodged a complaint in Rajahmundry’s Three Town police station against KCR, its convener Muppalla Subba Rao said.

The JAC also formed a human chain in protest against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

Jamiat Ulama appeals to maintain peace till Eid

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Assam State Jamiat Ulama (ASJU) today appealed to all groups demanding separate states not to declare any bandh or block roads till the end of Eid festival later this week.

In a statement, ASJU President Badruddin Ajmal said the frequent bandhs and violence in the state in the last couple of days have hit the Muslim people in their daily routine during the holy month of Ramzan.

“We appeal all to maintain peace and harmony for the next few days till Eid is celebrated…We respect the sentiments of all the communities and their demand,” Ajmal said.

——PTI

Akhilesh hosts Roza iftar at his residence

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today hosted Roza iftar at his official residence here which witnessed a huge turnout of the people.

SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, Governor B L Joshi, prominent Muslim clerics, ulemas, ministers, bureaucrats, MLAs and people were present on the occasion which took place at 5 Kalidas Marg, the residence of state chief minister.

While Akhilesh welcomed the guests, prayers were offered for peace in the country.

US ‘a willing partner’ if Iran serious on nuclear talks

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Iran will find “a willing partner” in the US if President Hassan Rouhani’s new government is ready for serious talks to address global concerns over the Islamic republic’s nuclear programme, the White House said today.

Rouhani’s inauguration gives Iran a chance “to act quickly to resolve the international community’s deep concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme,” White House press secretary Jay Carney said in a statement.

Gold bar seized from passenger at Hyderabad airport

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Customs officials today seized a gold bar weighing 1 kg from a Kerala-based man who landed from Dubai at Rajiv Gandhi international airport at Shamshabad here.

Based on the intelligence input, sleuths of Customs Air Intelligence (RGIA) intercepted P Siraju at the customs exit gate and seized the gold bar concealed in one of his socks.

Siraju arrived from an Emirates Airlines flight and was passing through the Green Channel meant for passengers who have nothing to declare, Customs officials said.

230 bar dancers “rescued” in Bangalore

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As many as 230 women, being used by some city hotels for offering “unauthorised dance entertainment” to customers, have been rescued by police.

The women, hailing from different parts of the country including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Delhi besides Karnataka, were rescued during raids conducted on seven hotels in the busy Gandhinagar and Majestic areas of the city yesterday, police said.

SRK bowled over by Punjab’s hospitality

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, whose “Chennai Express” will hit the cinemas next week, is bowled over by Punjab’s hospitality and carefree nature of the community.

At Jalandhar yesterday along with co-star Deepika Padukone to promote the film, SRK candidly admitted that whenever he is shooting in Punjab he gains weight.

“I always gain weight when I am shooting in Punjab, as the people here are fond of rich food. Punjabi hospitality simply has no parallel,” he added.

The Rohit Shetty directed “Chennai Express” will hit cinemas next Friday.