Month: September 2013

Croatian climber’s body found in Caucasus after 39 years

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The Georgian interior ministry said that its mountain rescuers have found the body of a Croatian climber, Nenad Chulich, 39 years after he went missing in an avalanche on Ushba, one of the most notable peaks of the Caucasus mountain in Georgia.

The famous Croatian climber went missing and was presumed dead along with three other fellows in 1974. The bodies of two climbers were found right after the avalanche while the third body was found in 2012. The Georgian rescuers were tipped off this month by climbers about the possible whereabouts of the fourth body, reports Xinhua.

Om Puri gets bail, leaves for shooting in Britain

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Actor Om Puri, who was accused by his wife Nandita of domestic violence, breathed a sigh of relief when he was finally granted bail.

In addition to bail granted Saturday morning, he has been allowed to leave the country on professional assignment. The beleaguered actor was expected to leave for Britain late Saturday night for the shooting of his new international film “The Hundred-Foot Journey” with the distinguished British actress Helen Mirren.

This brings to an end a week-long drama and trauma in Om Puri’s life when his aggrieved wife Nandita accused him of domestic violence.

Asaram in Jodhpur; Gehlot says no one is above law

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday said that no one is above law as spiritual guru Asaram Bapu, facing allegations of sexual assault, was brought under arrest by a plane to Jodhpur from Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

Talking to media persons in Jodhpur, over 350 km from here, Gehlot said that no actor, politician or any other person was above law.

“Let the law take its own course,” he said.

“The police should be allowed to do its job of unbiased investigation. We want that whoever is guilty should be punished,” said Gehlot.

Panjab University polls: When tailors make leaders!

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They might not be shaping their political careers, but they are definitely making leaders out of them! With the frenzy for the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) polls at its peak, tailors in the vicinity are working overtime to fulfil the increased demand for particular styles of kurta-pajamas.

As the election fever grips Panjab University, it is the tailors in various boys hostels of the university are making a killing. With the elections scheduled for Wednesday, white kurta-pyjamas of particular styles, a traditional favourite among the student leaders, are back.

Juventus rout Lazio 4-1 in Serie A

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Midfielder Arturo Vidal scored a brace as Serie A champions Juventus thrashed 10-man Lazio 4-1 at home.

Antonio Conte’s men went ahead in the 14th minute Saturday when Vidal picked up a deft pass from Paul Pogba and poked it into the goal. The Chilean international, assisted by an accurate pass from Leonardo Bonucci, beat Lazio’s offside trap to double the home side’s lead, reports Xinhua.

US Open results

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Spaniard Rafael Nadal won against Croatian Ivan Dodig to move into the fourth round of the US Open here at the Flushing Meadows.

The following are the US Open results of Saturday (prefix number denotes seeding):

Siasat Urdu Daily has played a key role in taking Islamic Calligraphy to the peak

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Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition organized by Siasat Urdu Daily at Salarjung Museum is attractive a large number of visitors every day. Yesterday more than 7, 000 visitors saw the exhibition. Students from 20 colleges and schools visited the exhibition. These include Dawn High School, Madina Degree College, Govt. Boys High School, Moghalpura, Safdaria Girls High School, Aizza High School, Govt. High Schoo Langar Houz, Darulfurkhan, Govt. Degree College Hussaini Alam. Anas Model High School, Golden Jubilee High School, VIP International School Moghalpura etc.

Nadu’s Bus yatra to create awareness among people on Telangana issue

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TDP President Mr. Chandrababu Naidu is starting his Bus Yatra from today from Guntur. He blamed Congress and its President, Ms. Sonia Gandhi for creating anarchy in Telangana region. If Telangana State was to be formed, they should have met all the representative of employees, organizations and political parties to remove their apprehensions. Since this was not done, the situation in Seema Andhra area has become worst. He said that he is visiting Seema Andhra area to apprise the situation to the people of that region. It is the responsibility of the Govt.

Compensation to Yakutpura gas victims urged –Amjadullah Khan Khalid

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Mr. Mohammed Amjadullah Khan Khalid, Municipal Corporator of Azampura division wrote a letter to Mr. N.Kiran Kumar Reddy for giving compensation to Mr. Ghulam Mohiuddin’s family in which his wife, two daughters ,daughter-in-law and others had died. He regretted that no relief has been by the Govt. so far. After the incident took place, the victims approached him for getting them admitted in Yashodha Hospital, Malakpet. Since the family was poor they could not pay the deposit of Rs.5 lakh, they were admitted in a private hospital.

OU Students’ JAC held a meeting against Seema Andhra agitators

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An emergency meeting of the OU students’ JAC and Telangana Azad force was held at Press Club Basheer Bagh yesterday. Mr. Mane Krishna, Sridhar Goud, Mr. D. Michael, Mr. Karunakar Reddy, Mr. Gridhar Goud, J. Jussy, Mr. Ashok Kumar, Mr. T.Naresh Goud, Mr. Sushil Kumar and other student leaders participated in the meeting. They said that they will not tolerate any obstacles created by the people of Seema Andhra in the formation of Telangana State. They decided to organize million march-II on 7th September from Nizam College to Gunpark.

–Siasat News

Eid Milap function of All India Minorities Forum held at New Delhi

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All India Minorities Forum, Hyderabad organized Eid Milap Function at Convention Hall of Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi at 7 p.m. on 29th August. Mr. Hamid Ansari, Vice President, Dr. Manmohan Singh attended this function as Chief Quests. Mr. Mohammed Shafeequr Rehman, M.P. patronized the function. Various Central Ministers and M.P. attended the function.

Good news for SSC and Intermediate failed students

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Govt. of A.P. is organizing one year technical and professional courses for SSC and Intermediate failed candidates. Govt. conducts these examinations and awards these certificates. These courses are available at Froebels School of Vocational Education at Red Hills, Towlichowki, Charminar and Santoshnagar. For further details, the candidates can contact phone numbers 9490756028 or 9392902808.

–Siasat News

In Science Exhibition in A.K.M. High School gets award

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In order to promote Scientific talents of the students an exhibition was held at Holy Family High School, Thirumulgherry, Secunderabad from 27th to 29th August in which Ms. Nuzathul Firdous a student A.K.M. High School Kachiguda was awarded prize on her exhibit on irrigation system. 450 schools had participated in this program. Ms. Aasima, Science teacher extended her cooperation.

–Siasat News

Contribution of Arabic teachers of OU applauded

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The 3 day seminar on “The Contribution of Arabic Teachers of Osmania University in the Development of Arabic Literature” was inaugurated yesterday. Prof. Juveria Jameel Unnisa, former Head of the Dept. of Arabic presided over the meeting. Prof.Dharam Pal, Dean, Faculty of Arts, OU participated as the Chief guest. Prof. Pal said that the Dept. of Arabic is holding a seminar on an important topic. He further told that Arabic is a sweet language of the world since it is associated with Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Prof. Abdul Quader Jaffer, Head of the Dept.

Muslim Candidates exempted from payment of fees in Railway recruitments

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South Central Railway has invited applications for filling up 2000 vacant posts of helpers and trackmen. Candidates who have passed SSC are eligible to apply. Recruitment will be based on a written test. Muslim candidates are exempted from payment of Examination Fees. For further details, please contact Mohammedan Institute, Julu khana, Ladbazar Hyderabad. The candidates can get application forms after 2nd September onwards.

–Siasat News

Dr. S.Raja Sadaram, Secretary of Assembly gets extension

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Govt. of A.P. has decided to extend the services of Dr. S.Raja Sadaram, Secretary of A.P. State Assembly who retired yesterday. His services have been extended for a further period of one year. Dr. P.K. Mohenty, Chief Secretary of the State issued G.O.Rt No.3900 yesterday.

–Siasat News

Award function at Telugu University today

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Fools’ Paradise Cultural and Welfare Societyis organizing an award function to felicitate Mr. Munawar Peer Bha, President of Azam Education Trust, Pune, Dr. Syed Mustafa Kamal, Aleem Akhtar Froouqi, M.r Adam Mohiuddin, Mr. Waheed Pasha Quadri, Mr. Mohd Shafee master in recognition of their services. Mr. Mohammed Quamaruddin, retired Engineer-in-Chief will preside over the function. Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily and Prof. S.A. Shukoor, Director of Urdu Academy, Mr. Munawar Peer Bhai ( Pune). Dr. Syed Mustafa Kamal , Mr. Murtuza Ali Farooqi and Mr.

M.S. Education academy offers Braille System in Islmic Educaiton madarasas

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M.S. Education Academy has offered Braille System to facilitate blind students to get Islamic Education. Blind and Handicap students can join these classes which will be held after zohar on Sundays. There is no fee for this course. Some teachers of M.S. Education Academy have undergone special training for this purpose. Eligible students should take admission into this course. Regular students will get financial assistance in the form of scholarships. For further details please contact :9000191259 or 9346280101.

–Siasat News

Pre-matric scholarships online registration continues

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Online registration of applications of the students belonging to Minorities communities for the award of Central Govt. scholarships is in progress. The last date of registration is 10th September. Commissioner of Minorities welfare has requested the eligible candidates to register their applications on website www.apsmf.com before 10th September. In case the name of their school is not found, they can contact Deputy Director of Social Welfare of their district. They can also contact District Minorities Welfare Officer of the districts.

Dr. Quaisar Rehana retired

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Dr. Quaisar Rehana , Additional Director of Unani Medicine retired on 31st August. She was first appointed as Unani Medical Officer in the Dept. of AYUSH and posted at Dharampuri in Kareem Nagar District in 1984. She was promoted as Senior Medical Officer and posted at Adilabad in 1998. She was appointed as Chief Medical Officer at Govt. Nizamia General Hospital in 2006. Later she served as RMO and Superintendent of the same hospital. In 2011 she was promoted as Additional Director of Unani Medicine.

Owner of City Light hotel arrested

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Mahankali police arrested the owner of City Light hotel Secunderabad and gave him in judicial custody. Last month in an accident the hotel was collapsed which killed 18 persons. Police had registered a case of carelessness. Mr. Satyanarayana, Inspector of Mahankali police station told that Mr. Syed Hasan Biloki, owner of City Light hotel was arrested and given in judicial custody.

–Siasat News

Protest meeting against killings in Egypt and Syria

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Muslim Journalists Peace Foundation and Center for Peace and True Message is organizing a public meeting to protest against the brutal killings in Egypt and Syria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Officers’ Mess, Malakpet. Maulana Syed Salman Hussaini Nadvi will present keynote address. Maulana Syed Athar Hussain (Delhi) will also address. The local speakers are Maulana Abdul Mughni, Mr. Mohammed Azharuddin, Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Engineer, Maulana Badarud-Duja Munawari, Maulana Ahsan bin Mohammed and Mr. Abu Bakar Haqqani.