Month: October 2013

PM to take a call on resignations of Seemandhra ministers

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will on Saturday decide on the resignations of three Union ministers who quit office over the Union Cabinet’s decision to proceed with the creation of Telangana state.

Minister of Human Resource Development Pallam Raju, who was present at Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, resigned on Friday night. Ministers of State K Chiranjeevi and Kotla Suryaprakash Reddy have also announced their resignations.

The PM will decide on the resignations of the above-mentioned ministers today.

Special court allows CBI to question PP Pandey

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A special court here on Friday accepted CBI’s application to interrogate suspended IPS officer PP Pandey in judicial custody in connection with the encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

CBI had moved an application before Special CBI judge Gita Gopi, seeking interrogation of PP Pandey in judicial custody, which was accepted.

Pandey’s lawyers had demanded that he be interrogated in his presence, which was also accepted by the court.

Pandey’s interrogation has been granted by the Special CBI judge, within visible distance of his advocate.

Chartered Accountants’ Exam from 7th to 10th October

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Chartered Accountants’ institute of London is holding its examination in Hyderabad from 7th to 10th October at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. respectively for first and second session. Candidates appearing in these examinations may contact institute of Insurance and Risk Management at plot numbers 38 and 39 APSFG building Ghachibowli Hyderabad.

–Siasat News

Face-to-Face program of GHMC

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Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Face-to-Face program today from 4 to 5 p.m. at its head office under the Chairmanship of its mayor, Mr. Mohammed Majid Husain. Collectors of Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts, Commissioner of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, Commissioner of Police Hyderabad, Commissioner of Police Cyberabad, M.D. of Water Works, M.D. of A.P.S.R.T.C., and General Manager of Telecommunications will attend this meeting. For further details, please contacts phone numbers 040-23221978, 23222018 & 23261330.

–Siasat News

National Conference on child nutrition today

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Indian Academy of pediatrics, twin cities of Hyderabad is organizing a two day 3rd National Conference on Child Nutrition on 5th and 6th October. This was disclosed by Dr. P. Sudershan Reddy, organizing chairman of the Academy in a press conference held in yesterday in Hyderabad. He told that Govt. will be requested to implement scrupulously “infant milk substitute act.”

–Siasat News

Muslim organizations offered thanks giving prayer at Makkah Masjid yesterday

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In order to celebrate the declaration of separate Telangana, Muslim organizations supporting the cause of Telangana offered special thanks giving prayers at Makkah Masjid after Friday prayer yesterday and sweets were also distributed. Speaking on this occasion, Maulana Hamid Husain Shuttari, President of Sofi Academy and Sunni Ulema Board told that in the proposed Telangana State there will be prosperity and the Muslims will get their due share. He demanded that due to the formation of A.P. State, Muslims suffered a lot. He prayed to god for peace and tranquility.

Urdu learning classes during Dasarah vacation at Fateh Darwaza

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Bazm-e-Farogh-e-Urdu, A.P. is organizing learning Urdu classes for students during Dasarah vocation daily from 7 to 8 a.m. at Saiban, outside Fatah Darwaza, near Gandhi Statue. Noted children’s author, Dr. M.Q. Saleem will engage the classes. All those who want to learn Urdu, may join these classes. There is no age limit and there is no fee also.

–Siasat News

Six new coronavirus cases reported from Saudi Arabia

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Friday that it has been informed of six fresh laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection in Saudi Arabia.

Globally, since September 2012, WHO has been informed of a total of 136 laboratory-confirmed cases of infection with MERS-CoV that has claimed 58 lives, Xinhua reported citing WHO.

The organisation said in its latest update that the six new patients were from Riyadh region in the age group of 14 to 79 years, of which three are women and three are men.

Vietnamese legendary general Vo Nguyen Giap dies at 102

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The Vietnamese legendary general Vo Nguyen Giap, the commander of Vietnamese army who masterminded military victories against the US and France, passed away Friday at the age of 102 in a hospital here.

The general died at the Army Central Hospital 108 in the national capital, where he was undergoing treatment since 2009, Xinhua reported citing a report by VNExpress online.

Born in August 25, 1911, General Giap led Vietnamese army and people in significant battles, including the Dien Bien Phu against France in 1954 and the Ho Chi Minh Campaign against the US in 1975.

Drug treatment for Downey Jr.’s son

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Actor Robert Downey Jr.’s 20-year-old son is undergoing treatment for substance abuse issues.

The 48-year-old’s ex-wife Deborah Falcone has revealed that their son Indio is currently receiving “holistic, natural and orthomolecular” therapy at an undisclosed treatment facility, reports contactmusic.com.

“We are hoping to do it the homeopathic way rather than with medications. He’s being treated with vitamin supplements and organic foods,” Falcone added.

Spending problem needs be addressed: US House Speaker

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US House Speaker John Boehner said Friday that the US government needs to deal with its spending problem and stressed that the Republicans want neither a government shutdown nor a default.

“The American people don’t want their government (to) shut down, and neither do I,” Xinhua quoted Boehner as saying in a Republican press conference at the Capitol Hill.

He also loudly denounced the quote in the Wall Street Journal from a White House official who said “we don’t care how long this lasts, because we’re winning”.
“This isn’t some damn game,” said Boehner angrily.

Four dead as violence erupts in Egypt

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At least four people were killed and 40 others wounded in the Egyptian capital and other parts of the country Friday during protests staged by supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi, Al Jazeera reported.

Morsi’s loyalists clashed with police when they attempted to enter Tahrir Square in Cairo. Eyewitnesses said that tear gas shells were fired to disperse protesters.

In Alexandria, too, police fired tear gas to dissuade local residents from fighting with anti-coup protesters.

Tim Burton spotted kissing mystery woman

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Filmmaker Tim Burton was photographed locking lips with a mystery woman.

Burton, who is dating actress Helena Bonham Carter since 12 years, was seen in a compromising embrace with the blonde woman after leaving a movie theater here in late September, reports dailymail.co.uk.

According to a source, Burton and the mystery woman got intimate after a screening of “The Wicker Man”.

“They stopped in an alley to kiss before making their way back to her car together,” said the source.

Photographs of the incident have been obtained by The Daily Mail recently.

Coalition talks in Germany to continue Oct 14

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The first round of coalition talks between German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc and its main opponent ended Friday with both sides agreeing to continue the talks in 10 days.

The atmosphere of the exploratory talks Friday was “good, sober and constructive”, Hermann Groehe, secretary general of Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), told reporters after emerging from a meeting, Xinhua reported.

Andrea Nahles, secretary general of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), said the talks were in an “open-minded atmosphere”.

Sofia Vergara plans ‘big’ wedding

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Actress-comedian Sofia Vergara, who wants to walk down the aisle in a Vera Wang creation, says she plans to have big celebrations for her wedding.

“I don’t know why people think it’s so interesting to know where I’m getting married,” eonline.com quoted Vergara as saying.

“We’ve only been engaged one year and I have to plan a very big wedding, so it’s going to be when I have time to not only to plan the wedding, but then take time off after the wedding because it’s going to be big,” said the 41-year-old, who attended the premiere of her latest movie “Machete Kills” here.

Urdu University Football team proceeds to Gwalior

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The Football team of Maulana Azad National Urdu University proceeded to Gwalior for participating in intervarsity Football tournament. Mr. Abdul Jabbar is leading the team whereas Mr. N. Srinivasulu is the Coach of the team. Dr. Najeebullah, Deputy Director of Physical Education and Training and Mr. Mohammed Imtiyaz Alam, Selector have expressed their good wishes for the success of the team.

–Siasat News

Three tonne cocaine seized in Ecuador

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Ecuador’s anti-narcotic agents seized at least three tonne cocaine in an operation in coastal province of Santa Elena, Ecuador’s Interior Minister Jose Serrano said Friday.

“The amount of drug is significantly increasing,” said the minister via Twitter after 11 people were arrested in the operation starting Thursday night.

Serrano said those arrested are related to the most powerful Colombian paramilitary and drug trafficking band called Los Urabenos.

Kenya riots claim four lives

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Authorities in Kenyan have heightened security in the coastal city of Mombasa after riots sparked by the killing of Muslim preachers left at least four people dead and seven injured.

The deceased succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment in hospital in the tourism resort city, Xinhua reported citing Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS).

The death toll rose as tension remained high in the Majengo and Kisauni areas as youths were protesting the killing of Sheikh Ibrahim Ismael and three others by unknown gunmen Thursday.

Lea Michele sings for Monteith’s tribute

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Actress Lea Michele has sung for actor Cory Monteith’s tribute episode on musical TV drama “Glee”.

Michele has been joined by Chris Colfer in the homage, which is set to the tune of Bob Dylan’s “Make you feel my love”. The episode will go on air next week in the US, reports contactmusic.com.

Producers have decided to kill Monteith’s character Finn Hudson and the episode, which airs in the US Oct 10, will see his grief-stricken fellow “Glee” club members come to terms with his death.

Mr. Mahboob Fareed gets Ph.D. from Urdu University

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According to a press note issued by Controller of examinations of Maulana Azad National Urdu University Mr. Mohammed Mahboob Ali ( Mahboob Fareed) has been awarded Ph.D. in Urdu. He had submitted his dissertation on “Urdu Journalism in A.P from 1956 to 2006” under the supervision of Dr. Mosrath Jehan, Asst. Professor of Urdu. Mr. Mahboob Fareed had encompassed in his dissertation almost all the dailies, weeklies, fortnightlies, monthlies and other newspapers and periodicals.

–Siasat News

Chile, Thailand sign free trade agreement

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Chile and Thailand signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Friday which immediately lifted tariffs on more than 90 percent of Chilean products to be exported to the Asian country, the Chilean government said in a statement.

The FTA was signed in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, by visiting Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Xinhua reported citing the statement issued here.

“For Chilean exporters, this will mean an access in preferential conditions to a market of more than 70 million people,” the statement quoted Pinera as saying.

‘Happily Ever After’ for Reese Witherspoon

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Actress Reese Witherspoon will star in fairytale spoof comedy titled “Happily Ever After”.

The film will be a humorous take on the fairytale genre. It will revolve around the life of a prince and a princess 10 years after they ride off into the sunset.

Through the role, the actress will discover that even after finding the right man, it is important to work in order to keep a relationship together, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

Witherspoon will also co-produce the movie.

—-IANS

China for stronger ties with Malaysia: Xi

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that his country is willing to work with Malaysia to make greater achievements in bilateral cooperation, Xinhua reported.

China-Malaysia relations are of great significance to both sides, Xi said while meeting with Malaysian Supreme Head of State Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah.

With the deepening of globalisation, the destinies of the two countries have become more closely linked, he added.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum used to party at strip clubs

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Actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum has revealed that she used to regularly party with Janet Jackson at strip clubs when she was touring with the pop singer as a backup dancer.

The 32-year-old actress said that it was Jackson’s post-concert ritual to celebrate a successful show with a nightout at an X-rated club, reports contactmusic.com.