Month: February 2014

BJP wants Government to take concrete steps to stop violence against North Eastern students

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Reacting to death of the Arunachal student Nido here , Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) leader Harshvardhan on Saturday said that he was going to write a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to take concrete steps against discrimination and violence against North Eastern students in the capital.

“Yesterday a young boy named Nido who was killed in Lajpat Nagar and the people of Delhi are hurt by the incident. This issue has come up a lot of times in the past as well,” said Harshvardhan

Sex siren Brigitte Bardot’s Rolls-Royce on sale for 320,000 pounds

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A Rolls-Royce owned by Brigitte Bardot, who was one of the best known sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s, at the height of her career will soon be auctioned off for 320,000 pounds in Paris.

The ‘ And God Created Woman’ star had purchased the car from singer Charles Aznavour in October 1970 and then sold it two years later to designer Charles Jourdan, the Daily Express reported.

Referring to the 79-year-old French actress, Matthieu Lamoure , of auctioneers Artcurial Motorcars, said that the story behind its previous owners is truly unique.

1,900 people killed during UN peace talks

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Around 1,900 people were reportedly killed in Syria, including at least 430 civilians, during the peace talks hosted by the UN in Switzerland.

The death toll was reported by the Britain-based Syrian Oservatory for Human Rights and indicated that violence did not cede even as the warring parties met for inconclusive talks.

According to News 24, the death toll included civilians, killed by bombs, snipers, missiles, and other causes, while the rest were rebels and forces loyal to President Bashar Assad .

Vodka blamed for Russia’s high death rate

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A new study suggests that the high number of early deaths in Russia is mainly due to people drinking too much alcohol, especially vodka.

The study says that 25 percent of Russian men die before they are 55, and most of the deaths are down to alcohol. The comparable UK figure is 7 percent.

Causes of death include liver disease and alcohol poisoning. Many also die in accidents or after getting into fights.

The study is thought to be the largest of its kind in the country.

DERC announces hike in power rates in Delhi

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The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on Friday announced a hike in the power tariff ranging from 6-8 percent applicable from February 1 onwards.

According to press statement issued by the DERC, rates of BSES Yamuna were hiked by 8 percent, of NDPL by 7 percent and of BSES Rajdhani by 6 percent.

“The hike in power rates will be applicable for three months starting from February 1,” the statement added.

Meet the US woman who is addicted to ingesting eye shadows

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A young woman from Toledo, Ohio, who has been addicted to eating eye shadows since she was a toddler, has finally decided that she would be better off without her dangerous habit.

When Brittoni made an appearance on TLC’s ‘ My Strange Addiction’ she told viewers that she can imagine the make-up coating her insides, while comparing her addiction to the craving of a candy bar, Metro.co.uk reported.

Brittoni, 22, had asserted at the time that she enjoys consuming eye shadows, and loves the metallic grey, white and brown colours especially.

Rawat to be sworn in as Uttarakhand CM

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Harish Rawat, who is tipped to be appointed as the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, on Saturday arrived in Dehradun to a resounding reception by his supporters amid beating of drums and presentation of Kumaoni folk dances.

Though his appointment as the new Chief Minister is being considered almost final, a formal announcement in this regard will be made after a meeting of the CLP which is scheduled to begin shortly at the Bijapur state guest house in the presence of central observers.

Pak Court issues arrest warrant against Musharraf

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Pak court Friday issued a bailable arrest warrant against Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf, media reported.

The special court constituted to try the former army chief on charges of high treason also rejected his application for permission to go abroad for medical treatment, Dawn online reported.

Body of an unidentified man retrieved from lake

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The body of an unidentified man who accidentally fell into Peddacheruvu Lake was fished out by the Meerpet police. The decomposed body is believed to be of a man aged about 30 years. The body has been preserved at Osmania Hospital morgue for postmortem. The cause of death is not yet ascertained by the police.

‘MUJAHADAT ASH-SHYTAN’

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Bismillah, walhamdulillah, was salatu was salam ala rasulillah!

Amma ba’d.

Allah says:

“As for those who strive hard in Our cause, We will surely guide them to Ours Paths (Allah’s religion).”
(Al-Qur’an 29:69)

NREGA funds embezzled to the tune of Rs. 23 lakhs, 10 held

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CID sleuths arrested ten officials including Mandal Parishad Development Officers (MPDOs) and revenue staff on Friday in Kurnool district for embezzling National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA) funds to the tune of Rs 23 lakh.

The accused are said to have conspired and committed cheating by withdrawing amounts in the names of benami persons by issuing double job cards, besides issuing cards to students, employees and also in the name of dead persons.

Community hall and Setwin centre demanded at Bholakpur ward

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Corporator Bholakpur ward municipal constituency Mr. S Mohammed Wajid Husain submitted a memorandum to Andhra Pradesh Setwin chairman Mr. Mohammed Maqsood Ahmed by meeting him at his chamber Setwin office Purani Haveli demanding setting up of community hall and setwin centre at Indiranagar of Bholakpur ward.

10th class student gang-raped by five youths in Meerut

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A 14-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and gang-raped by five youths at Mawana area here, following which police today arrested three of the accused.

The girl, a Class 10th student, was abducted by five youths on Wednesday when she went to a neighbourhood market, police said.

The accused took her to a forest area at Inchauli where they tied her to a tubewell and gave her sedatives, they said, adding, they then raped her one by one after she fell unconscious.

The victim was held captive till Friday by the accused who later left her in an unconscious state near her house.

Victims in Muzaffarnagar camps professional beggars: SP leader

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Rubbing salt into the wounds of Muzaffarnagar riot victims, SP leader Atiq Ahmed has said that those living in the camps were “professional beggars”.

“In every class, in every society professional beggars are found. So, everyone knows that some of these beggars entered the riot camps,” the former MP said.

“The victims were given Rs 15 lakhs and jobs. But the people being shown in the camps were professional beggars,” he charged.

Whatmore says is leaving Pak with `fond memories and heavy heart`

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Outgoing Pakistani coach Dav Whatmore has said that he is leaving the team with a heavy heart and fond memories of Pakistan after his two-year contract with the national team comes to a conclusion in February.

However, Whatmore has left early after he had the choice of availing a month’s leave, which he had not taken and hence will not see out his contract till the end of February in Pakistan.

Narendra Modi free to apply for visa: US

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BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was free to apply for an American visa and a decision on it would be made on the process that we have in place, according to a senior US official.

“We said he (Modi) is free to apply for a visa, and we’ll make a decision based on the process that we have in place here,” State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf told reporters at her daily news conference yesterday.

In 2005, the State Department had revoked a visa that Modi had for travelling to the US in the wake of the 2002 riots in Gujarat.

2-day seminar on Sardar Jafri at MANUU

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Centre for Urdu Language, Literature & Culture (CULLC), Maulana Azad National Urdu University is organizing a 2-day seminar in connection with birth centenary of Ali Sardar Jafri. The seminar will be conducted on 25th and 26th February.

Intellectuals, critics, professors and research scholars can submit their research papers. All the papers will be selected by the Review Committee and selected papers will be published in the Seminar Proceedings.
Last date for submission of complete Papers along with Abstract has been extended till 3rd February

Flower’s exit could start off debate on KP’s future in England squad: Selvey

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Andy Flower’s decision to quit as team director of the England cricket team could start off a debate about the future of South African-born batsman Kevin Pietersen in the squad, given that his continued off-the-field antics was one of the factors cited for the departure of the coach.

In an article for The Guardian newspaper, former Test fast bowler Mike Selvey opines that Flower’s decision to quit to possibly take up another significant role in the ECB set-up following a five nil Ashes thrashing at the hands of Australia Down Under should not come as a surprise.

Vaughan bats for ‘best guy in business’ Kirsten to replace Flower

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Former skipper and commentator Michael Vaughan has said that England should bring Gary Kirsten as coach if they want the best guy in the business.

Writing in his column for London’s Daily Telegraph, he said the ECB will be stretching its web high and wide to get the right coach, and added that Ashley Giles should be given the first opportunity to stake his claim.

He further said he would also get Paul Collingwood into the fold as soon as possible, as he has too good a cricket brain to allow it to be put to service by someone else.

Woman set ablaze for resisting rape attempt dies

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A woman, who was set ablaze by four men after she resisted rape attempt here three days ago, died at a hospital, police said.

The 25-year-old, who had suffered 90 percent burns, died early Saturday at the government-run Gandhi Hospital.

The incident had taken place at railway quarters at Chilkalguda in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad.

The woman, who was staying with her mother and grandmother in the house, was called out by four men known to her. She was later found engulfed in flames by the local residents, who doused the fire and shifted her to hospital.

Problems knocking on our doors: Mohan Bhagwat

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Despite innovations and progress India made since Independence, the country is facing many problems including in security and economics sectors, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said today.

Though Indian qualities were acclaimed across the globe, problems were knocking on our doors, Bhagwat said, addressing an alumni meet of Bal Bharti school here.

“We can trust our social qualities and say we are sound.But the situation the country is passing through…what is happening?” he asked.

Crime In Hyderabad (1.2.2014)

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Betting gang busted, eleven held
(Siasat News): The sleuths of task force, east and south zone team, raided a flat in Gopikrishna residency, New Bagh Amberpet and nabbed eleven persons including two organisers for cricket betting and seized cash and other things like LCD TVs, laptops, printers and set top boxes.

Further investigations are on.

Infant found dead

Youth join YSRCP

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Youth of Nandi muslai guda of Attapur division, Rajendranagar on Friday announced joining the party by meeting B Janardhan Reddy YSR district convenor. On the occasion Mr. Janardhan during his address claimed that YSR party is becoming strong day by day in Rajendranagar constituency. Youth from all parts of the constituency are joining the party. Rajsekhar Reddy had provided employment schemes for the development of every person and everyone benefited from the employment opportunities provided through several schemes during his tenure.

May sound biased, but Oz bowling attack best in Test cricket: Clarke

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Australian captain Michael Clarke said he may sound biased, but believes his bowling attack is the best in Test cricket.

Clarke said after seeing the Australian fast bowlers over a long period of time he is convinced of it being the No. attack.

He said this in Potchefstroom, where the Australian team is preparing to play a four-day warm-up match against a South African Invitation XI, starting on Sunday.

Clarke said much of the success of South African bowlers was down to playing at home in favourable conditions.

Caring for animals could lead to positive traits in young adults

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Young adults who care for an animal may have stronger social relationships and connection to their communities, according to a new study.

Paper’s author, Megan Mueller, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist and research assistant professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, said that the young adults who had strong attachment to pets reported feeling more connected to their communities and relationships.