Month: April 2014

Rahul visited Amethi 70 times and spent 140 days: Priyanka to Smriti Irani

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Responding to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani’s comment about Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the constituency, Congress president Sonia Gandhi”s daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said Rahul had visited Amethi 70 times and had spent 140 days there. “Rahul had visited 70 times and spent at least 140 days in Amethi,” said Priyanka while addressing a public meeting here today. She also said that those fighting against Rahul are not interested in the truth or in development. “They are not bothered about you.

Congress Fighting A Do Or Die Poll Battle For Political Survival In Telangana

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, AICC President Sonia Gandhi, Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and many other top honchos of the party have been suddenly descending on Telangana to take up no-holds barred campaign for the on-going elections which has undoubtedly become a do or die battle for political survival for the party in its own bastion.

Poser To Babu–Why Not BC CM For Seemandhra?

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The CPM state Secretary B V Raghavulu has questioned the TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu as to why he was not in favour of making a BC as Chief Minister of Seemandhra, while he was trumpeting about making a BC the Chief Minister of Telangana State.

Christians Asked To Vote Prudently, Uphold Secular Values

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Telangana Christian Council (TCC) has urged the Christians to exercise their franchise without fail, as a right and responsibility, and also to vote prudently, carefully and judiciously.

Speaking to the media at NSS here today, TCC President Mulkala Praveen said that all the Christians should uphold the secular values of Great India and promote communal harmony in a spirit of understanding with inter religious dialogue as an instrument of peace.

‘T’ Became Possible With BJP Support: Sushma

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BJP senior leader Sushma Swaraj today said the Congress has no moral right to claim that it was responsible for Telangana state formation, as it became possible only with BJP’s support and cooperation. The Congress has no right to seek votes of people as it has not done anything for development of Telangana, she said.

TDP Suspends Eight Rebel Candidates

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Telugu Desam Party (TDP) today suspended its eight rebel candidates who are contesting the elections against the party wishes in seemandhra.

The suspended rebel candidates are: Sharma (Peethapuram), Kottu Satyanarayana (Tadepalligudem), T V Rama Rao ( Kovvuru), Durga Prasad ( Kadapa), Jitender ( Guntakal) jairam (Kurupam), Kumbha Ravibabu ( Araku) and Anita (Bhimili).(NSS)

Modi Can Provide Stable Govt: Venkaiah

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BJP senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu has said the people wanted a stable government that can be provided by Narendra Modi.

Naidu was participating in party’s election campaign at different places in the district. He alleged that the Congress leaders have been doling out promises which are not implementable.

He urged the people to exercise their franchise keeping in mind the state’s future.

Jayasudha’s Convoy Attacked

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Congress party candidate from Secunderabad Assembly constituency, Jayasudha’s convoy, has been attacked while she was campaigning in Mettuguda area this morning. It was alleged that YSRCP supporters were responsible for the attack.

The Congress nominee started intensive electioneering this morning and when she reached Mettuguda, some persons attacked her convoy. Taken aback at the unexpected incident, Jayasudha stopped canvassing and left for her house. One of the attackers reportedly beat up Jayasudha’s car driver.

‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ wins nine technical awards at IIFA 2014

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Filmmaker Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra’s “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag”, which has already garnered several awards, claimed nine technical awards at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2014 being held here.

“Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” bagged the awards for best cinematography (Binod Pradhan), best screenplay (Prasoon Joshi), best dialogue (Prasoon Joshi), best editing (P.S. Bharti), best sound design (Nakul Kamte), best sound mixing (Pranav Shukla), best background score (Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy), best costume designing (Dolly Ahluwalia) and best make-up (Vikram Gaikwad).

Mamata should agree to CBI probe in Saradha scam: Gadkari

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Keeping open the possibility of a post-poll tie-up with the Trinamool Congress, senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari Saturday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should agree to a CBI probe into the Saradha chit fund scam to uphold her government’s image.

“The other states (affected by the Saradha scam) have agreed to a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The Mamata Banerjee government should also agree to such a probe to protect the people’s interest and uphold the regime’s credibility and image,” Gadkari told media persons at the state party office here.

President presents Padma awards

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President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday presented the Padma awards to eminent personalities like author Ruskin Bond and actor Paresh Rawal at a function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

The president presented one Padma Vibhushan, 11 Padma Bhushans and 44 Padma Shri awards at a civil investiture ceremony, an official statement said.

Yoga exponent Bellur Krishnamachar Sundaraja Iyenger was conferred the Padma Vibhushan – the highest among the Padma awards, but the second highest civilian award.

British helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, 5 killed

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A British helicopter crashed Saturday in southern Afghanistan, the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

Five service personnel have been killed in the crash, with no confirmation about thier nationalities, Xinhua cited MoD sources Saturday.

“The incident is under investigation and it would be inappropriate to comment further until families have been notified,” the MoD said in a statement Saturday.

The MoD said that concerned family members can contact the ministry’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre on 0845 7 800 900.

We don’t trust the CBI: Trinamool

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Iterating that it did not “trust” the CBI, West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress Saturday accused the Congress of “manipulating” the central probe agency to protect itself from corruption cases and said the large number of pending cases have raised a question over the agency’s “credibility”.

Auto Driver set ablaze himself, dies

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A 24 year old Auto Driver died of burn injuries after committed suicide by set ablaze himself at his residence on Friday in Shamshabad police limits.

According to Police, deceased G Srisailam (24) an auto driver S/o G Mallesh R/o Pedda Shapur of Shamshabad committed suicide by set ablaze himself at his house on Friday evening hours, Immediately rushed to Osmania Hospital for treatment where he died on Saturday early hours while undergoing treatment.

Ill health drives laborer to suicide

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A 50 year old Laborer committed suicide by hanging at his residence on Friday evening hours in Malakpet police limits.

According to Police, deceased V Krishnaiah (50) a laborer R/o Shalivahana nagar of Mosarambagh committed suicide by hanging at his residence on Friday evening hours.

The family members of the man told the police that he slipped into depression due to back pain for last few days and might have ended his life over it.

Man electrocuted to death

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A-38-year-old private employee died of Electrocution at Alwal on Friday night hours.

According to Alwal police, deceased identified as G Rama Rao (38) a private employee R/o Aliyabad of Shamirpet while trying to repair a Air condition at alwal on friday night hours suddenly he got electrocuted and died on the spot.

Alwal police registered a case and dead body shifted to Gandhi Hospital Mortuary for postmortem. After autopsy deceased body handed over to his relatives. (INN)

Financial problem drives Housewife to suicide

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A 29 year old Housewife committed suicide by hanging at her residence on Friday night hours in Uppal police limits.

According to Police, deceased Sirisha (29) a Housewife W/o Ravi Kumar R/o Uppal committed suicide by hanging at her residence on Friday night hours.

The family members of the woman told the police that she slipped into depression due to financial problems and might have ended her life over it.

Uppal police registered a case and dead body shifted to Gandhi Hospital Mortuary for postmortem after autopsy deceased body handed over to her relatives. (INN)

Failed to get a job, student commits suicide

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A 24 year old Student having failed to get a job committed suicide by hanging at his residence at Manikeshwar nagar of Osmania University on Saturday morning hours.

According to Osmania University police, deceased Ch Srinivas (24) a student S/o Venkatesh, R/o Manikeshwar nagar of Osmania University deceased took the extreme step by committed suicide hanging at his residence hours due recently he wrote VRO Exam but he failed to get a job.

However, he got mentally depressed when he could not find a job and the same is suspected to be the reason that drove him to suicide police said.

Minor Girl accidentally consumed acid, dies

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A- Three-year-old Girl accidentally consumed acid while playing at her residence Rahmathnagar of Yousufguda.

The deceased, identified as Sania (3) D/o Taqi Baba, R/o Rahmathnagar of Yousufguda was playing at her residence on April 24 night hours and accidentally consumed acid, due to which she was unconscious, Immediately her parents shifted to Nilofer hospital for treatment where she was died on Friday night hours.

Jubilee hills police registered a case and dead body shifted to OGH Mortuary for postmortem, after autopsy deceased body handed over to her parents. (INN)

Notorious robbers arrested, 7.95 lakh stolen cash recovered

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On credible information Panjagutta Police arrested a notorious Robbers namely (A1) Mohd. Abdul Ishtiyak Ali @ M.A. Ishtiyak @ Ali (26) a car driver R/o Sairamnagar of Yousufguda (A2) Putta Ramu @ Charan @ Bunny @ Ramu (25) a car driver and (A3) M Nagaraju (34) both are resident of Singotam village of Mahaboobnagar Dist and seized the Robbed cash Rs. 7, 95,000 lakhs from them pertains to U/Sec. 392 IPC of Panjagutta Police Station, Hyderabad.

Man dies after falling from running train

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A 45-year-old TV Mechanic died on the spot after he accidentally fell down from a running train near Jame Osmania railway station on Friday evening hours.

The accident occurred on Friday evening hours near the track of Jame Osmania Railway Station. The deceased was identified as Albred James (45) a TV Mechanic S/o Late Harry Luilson R/o North Lalaguda. Railway Police Kachiguda said. (INN)

Naidu’s promises are false: Sharmila

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Criticising TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu for his false promises ahead of the elections and trying to emulate YSR by parroting his welfare schemes Sharmila has said the TDP leader lacks sincerity and is not in the habit of keeping his word.

While YSR has carried out all the welfare schemes during his five year term without imposing any fresh taxes or increasing charges of public utilities, Chandrababu Naidu has increased power charges eight times in eight years, Sharmila said here as part of the YSR Jana Bheri election campaign on Saturday.

PM can’t see anything because of mother-son duo: Modi

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Reacting to Manmohan Singh’s comment that there was no wave in India in favour of Narendra Modi, the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Saturday said the prime minister was not able to see anything because the “mother-son duo” (Sonia and Rahul Gandhi) were “looking after things”.

SHC picks up 15 Khadim-ul-Hujjaj for Haj 2014

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The Andhra Pradesh State Haj Committee on Saturday selected 15 Khadim-ul-Hujjaj for Haj 2014.

The selection was done through a draw at an event conducted at Haj House, Nampally here. Minorities Welfare Department Special Secretary Syed Omer Jaleel, Minorities Welfare Commissioner Shaik Mohammed Iqbal, SHC Special Officer Prof. S A Shukoor, SHC Executive Officer Abdul Hameed and other officials were present on the occasion.