Month: December 2013

UP Minister slaps boy, issues clarification

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Uttar Pradesh minister Surendra Singh Patel, who was caught slapping a boy on camera, on Monday excused himself from controversy saying the boy is his nephew and was helping him in distributing blankets. “The kid, whom I was shown hitting, is my nephew. He is a very up-to-date person. I have pushed him with affection and said to hurry while bringing the blankets. He was helping me in distributing blankets,” said Surendra Singh Patel. Earlier today, Patel was caught on camera slapping the boy during his blanket distribution drive. He further added, “It is all a big lie.

CM releases AP diary, Calendars

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Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday released the official Andhra Pradesh government’s diary, calendar and table calendar in the Secretariat here.

The Chief Minister released the diary and calendars, which were printed by the Government Printing Press in the presence of Chief Secretary Dr P K Mohanty, Printing and Stationery Special Officer Krishnam Raju and other senior officials.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister wished the people of the State of prosperous New Year 2014. (NSS)

APSRTC MD appeals crew to Resume Duties

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APSRTC Managing Director Poornachander Rao on Monday exuded confidence that the striking workers of the Corporation would return to work keeping in view the commuter rush on account of Sankranthi festival.

CPI urges Prez to expedite State Bifurcation

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State CPI secretary Dr K. Narayana on Monday called on President Pranab Mukherji at Rashtrapathi Nilayam, Bollarum, Secunderabad and submitted a memorandum pleading with him to expedite the process of State bifurcation to carve out Telangana State.

Speaking to the media later, Dr Narayana said he had urged the President to bifurcate the State at the earliest and also ensure quicker development of the Seemandhra region in all sectors.

Miley Cyrus makes out with Britney Spears’ female dancer in Vegas

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Miley Cyrus was seen making out with Britney Spears’ female dancer at her Vegas debut.

The 21-year-old singer passionately kissed a scantily clad dancer as another girl rubbed up against them, News.com.au reported.

The ‘Wrecking Ball’ hitmaker was later seen partying with Kellan Lutz at the MGM Grand. (ANI)

Bodies of 12 train fire victims yet to be handed over to kin

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Bodies of 12 victims of the Bangalore-Nanded train fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh are yet to be handed over to their relatives, who are awaiting DNA test results, Railway officials said today.

The bodies of all the 26 victims have been identified, the officials said.

Leighton buys out partner in Indian construction venture for $99mn

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Leighton Holdings has reportedly bought out its partner in an Indian construction venture for 99 million dollars, giving it full control of its Indian arm as urbanisation and infrastructure spending gathers pace in the region over the next few years.

Leighton said that the transaction, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2014, will see the company’s net profit after tax take a 70 million dollars hit.

Justin Bieber names new pet dog `Karma`

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Justin Bieber has named his new seven-week-old American bulldog “Karma”.

The 19-year-old singer’s father, Jeremy, even offered the singer’s fans a chance to name the dog on Twitter, Contactmusic reported.

Jeremy then tweeted that they had selected a name for the newest Bieber and thanked the fan who chose it.

He later poked fun at the name saying “Karma is a lil biter lol”. (ANI)

Women succumbs to burn injuries

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A 35-year old Gram Panchayat Sweeper set ablaze herself at her residence Buchi Reddy colony of Shamshabad.

In RGI Airport police limits, 35-year-old Nelamma wife of Chinnaiah committed suicide by setting himself ablaze on thursday and undergoing treatment she was died on Dec 30 early hours Osmania General hospital. He used to work Sweeper and set herself on fire by pouring kerosene herself due to financial problems and not getting salary last before 2 to 3 months, RGI Airport police said. (INN)

Software engineer dies under suspicious circumstances

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A 23-year old Software engineer of Vipro died under suspicious circumstances at her residence at Gachibowli on Sunday.
The girl identified as Surabhi Singh daughter of R P Singh a resident of K. V apartments at Gachibowli and hailing from Uttar Pradesh. The Raidurgam police said that the woman stayed at a flat along with her friend Swetha. On Sunday her friend who found her unconscious state and rushed her to a hospital where doctors declared her brought dead. Actual cause of death was not known yet.
Police registered a case and body shifted to Osmania hospital mortuary for autopsy. (INN)

Mayor pays ex-gratia cheque to wall collapse victims

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GHMC Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain on Monday handed over a cheque of Rs 4 lakh to the family member of the deceased as ex-gratia for four people who were killed in a wall collapse incident.

Six persons were killed on July 23 at Street No 6, Mehendi Jung Colony, Moula Ali, Malkajgiri, when a wall collapsed on an adjacent hut due to heavy rains. The remaining two cheques of Rs 1 lakh each as ex-gratia has been handed over to the OSD to the Mayor to deposit the same at the bank duly coordinating with the family members of the deceased. (INN)

Scientists show how deadly volcanic phenomenon moves

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Scientists have for the first time tracked how one of the deadliest volcanic hazards moves over time.

Pyroclastic density currents are searing hot clouds of ash and gas released by volcanoes; they travel up to 724 km per hour.

Their speed and intense heat make it nearly impossible for humans to observe – anybody who got close enough to monitor one would be killed, researchers said.

But scientists from the University of Leicester have developed a novel way of reconstructing how one of these currents flowed, ‘Planet Earth’ reported.

Surprise check conducted at RTA check post Shapur Shamshabad

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A Surprise check was conducted on the RTA Check Post Shapur, Shamshabad (M), Ranga Reddy District on intervening night of Dec 29 at 01.15 AM. An unaccounted amount of Rs. 4,190 (Rupees Four thousand one hundred and ninety only) illegally collected by Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector and staff along with two private persons, was seized along with relevant records. Case is under investigation. (INN)

Deepika bags three BIG Star Entertainment awards

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Actress Deepika Padukone won three awards at the BIG Star Entertainment awards including best actress in romantic and comedy role.

The 4th edition of The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, presented by Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd, is instituted to honour talent and potential within India’s Film and Television fraternity.

`The Hobbit`, `Frozen` set to top Christmas season at weekend box office

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Warner Bros.’ ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ and Disney’s ‘Frozen’ are set to win the Christmas season at weekend box office as newcomers. Should the ‘The Hobbit’ flick, which earned 10.1 million dollars on Friday, pocket another 50 million dollars from Wednesday-Sunday, it will become 2013’s third film with 3 consecutive weekends at number one after ‘Gravity’ and ‘Fast and Furious 6’, Fox News reported.

Surprise check conducted at transport check post palvancha khammam district

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A Surprise check was conducted on the Transport Check Post, Palvancha, Khammam District on Dec 29 at 1.30 A.M An unaccounted amount of Rs.13,650 (Rupees Thirteen thousand six hundred and fifty only) which was illegal collected by the Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector and Staff was seized along with the connected records. Case is under investigation. (INN)

Surprise check conducted on integrated check post purushottapuram Srikakulam district

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On credible information, a Surprise check was conducted on the Integrated Check Post, Purushottapuram, Itchapuram Mandal, Srikakulam District during the early hours of Dec 29. An amount of Rs.1,30,750 (Rupees one lack, thirty thousand, seven hundred and fifty only) which was illegally collected by the staff of Integrated Check Post, Purushottapuram was seized along with the connected records. The matter is under investigation. (INN)

Surprise check conducted at RTA Tetagunta Check Post

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On credible information, a Surprise check was conducted on the RTA Tetagunta Check Post of East Godavari District during the early hours of Dec 29 An amount of Rs.1,25,290 (Rupees One lakh, twenty five thousand, two hundred and ninety only) which was illegally collected by the staff of RTA Check Post Tetagunta was seized along with the connected records. The matter is under investigation. (INN)

Clarke seriously eying England whitewash following fourth Ashes Test win

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Australian captain Michael Clarke is preparing his team for a 5-0 whitewash in Sydney after another victory over England. After Australia won the fourth Test at the MCG by eight wickets, Clarke said that they are going to have a go, that”s for sure. According to news.com.au, taking a 4-0 series lead lifts Australia from fifth to third on the world rankings. Clarke said that it felt amazing to be 4-0 up, adding that the team”s aim is to win 5-0. The only question now is which team Australia will take into the Sydney Test, which begins on Friday, the report added. (ANI)

2nd deadly explosion kills 10 in Russian city ahead of 2014 Sochi Olympics

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Nearly 10 people have been killed and more than 20 injured in a suspected suicide bombing on a trolleybus in the Russian city of Volgograd. The blast comes a day after 17 people were killed in another suicide attack at the central station in the city. Security has been tightened at railway stations and airports across Russia. Moscow is concerned militant groups could be ramping up violence ahead of 2014 winter Olympic Games in Sochi. According to the BBC, the Olympic venue is close to Russia”s volatile north Caucasus region.

Traffic restrictions from Jan 1 for ‘Numaish’

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City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma on Monday announed traffic restrictions from January 1 and February 15 daily from 4 PM upt midnight on roads leadings towards the Exhibition Grounds at Nampally in view of ‘Numaiash’ (Industrial Exhibition).

The RTC District Buses, Private Buses, and Heavy Vehicles heading toward the MJ Market from Siddiamber Bazar and Jambagh Road and intending to go towards Nampally will be diverted towards Abids at MJ Market Junction from 4 PM hours upto midnight daily till the completion of the All India Industrial Exhibition.

Schumacher operated second time after suffering brain haemorrhage in ski accident

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Seven times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has been reportedly operated for the second time after suffering brain haemorrhage in a ski accident in the French Alps. The 44-year-old was said to be in a state of coma following the accident in which he hit his head. Neurosurgeons treating him have performed a second operation on Schumacher”s brain, news.com.au reports. The hospital treating the racing legend said that Schumacher was suffering a serious brain trauma with coma on his arrival, which required an immediate neurosurgical operation.

`Iron Man 3` crowned highest grossing film of 2013

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‘Iron Man 3’ has been named as the highest grossing film of 2013.

The Robert Downey Jr. starring superhero adventure took in a massive total of 1,215,439,994 dollars at the global box office, while runner up ‘Despicable Me 2’ earned a total of 918,573,535 dollars, Contactmusic reported.

Meanwhile, the sixth instalment of racing franchise ”Fast and Furious”, which stars late actor Paul Walker, bagged the third place with 788,679,850 dollars.

The top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2013 are:

1. Iron Man 3 – 1,215,439,994 dollars

2. Despicable Me 2 – 918,573,535 dollars

TPJAC requests Prez to hasten T-process

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The leaders of the Telangana Political Joint Action Committee (TJAC) called on President of India Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Nilayam here on Monday.

Speaking to reporters later, TPJAC president Prof M Kodandaram said that the President has been urged to hasten the process of Telangana formation. The JAC sought the intervention of the President to ensure that the Telangana Bill reaches Parliament at the earliest. He said that the President gave a patient hearing to all their requests. (INN)