Month: July 2014

According to Mr. Syed Aziz Pasha, All India President of INSAAF Organization and former CPI MP of Rajya Sabha membership campaign will be launched very soon. Primary units will be constituted in the month of August. Regional committees would be formed from 11th to 18th August. A State level conference will be organized on 31st August in which the functioning of TDP and TRS Govt. would be reviewed. Anti-people decisions would be condemned and resolutions would be passed. A charter of public demands would be finalized for democratic struggle.

Fresh Israeli air strikes on northern Gaza Strip area of Jabalia killed three Palestinians and wounded five early Saturday, medics and witnesses said.

An Israeli war jet fired a missile at a group of Palestinians sitting near a mosque in Jabalia area in northern Gaza Strip, killing three and wounding five others, two of them critically, Xinhua reported.

Overnight, two more Palestinians were killed in another air strike on the central Gaza Strip town of Deir el-Ballah. Witnesses said the two were members in Hamas movement.

Dr. T. Rajaiah, Dy.CM and in-charge of Health Department assured that very soon medical insurance scheme will be implemented for Journalists. He gave this assurance to a delegation consisting of the leaders of Telangana Union of Journalists and Indian Journalists Union. It may be noted that medical insurance scheme is being implemented for Govt. employees for the past 10 years. The delegation demanded that the same facility should be extended to working journalists. The previous Govt. had promised to implement it but due to the implementation of election code of conduct, it was delayed.

American Consulate in collaboration with Hyderabad Press Club organized a panel discussion on “Human Violence and Media Coverage”. Addressing on this occasion, Ms. Janiet Leach, Asso.Professor, School of Journalism, USA advised the media persons not to make news sensational. Instead of that they should be serious about publishing the news. She stressed the need to monitor the. Mr. Nagesh Kumar, Edit of Hindu told that it should be ensured that news should not be sensational. He pointed out that certain media houses are engaged in making the news sensational.

Mr. Nayeemullah Shareef, President of Muslim Educational Development Forum told that there are still a few seats left vacant in Urdu Residential Schools and Junior Colleges in Mahboob Nagar, Nalgonda, Medak, Nizamabad, Warangal and Hyderabad. Such of the parents whose annual income is less than Rs.1 lakh may get their children admitted in these schools. Books, Uniforms and food is given free. Muslims should also make use of English medium High schools and Junior Colleges.

–Siasat News

Siasat Urdu Daily is organizing a guest lecture on Hijama at 11 a.m. On Sunday 20th July at Mahboob Husain Jigar Hall, Siasat Office Complex, opposite Rama Krishna Theater, Abids.

A consultative meeting of Saadaath Welfare Society was held at Madina Education Center, Nampally. Mr. K.M. Arifuddin, Vice President of the Society presided over the meeting. Maulana Syed Sameeullah Husaini Bughdadi presented the agenda. Mr. Moraad Mohiuddin was entrusted with the responsibility of getting PAN card numbers. It was also decided to include Ulema and other VIPs. Maulana Syed Sayeed Quadri (Grandson of Hazrath Yahyah Pasha), Vice President suggested that the establishment of an Old Age Home for destitute Saadaath men and women.

Shankerji Memorial Society organized Iftar Party yesterday at Golden Jubilee Block of Exhibition Society. Special Prayers were offered for Peace and Tranquility of the Country. Mr. Harinath Reddy, President, Mr. Surenderji, Vice President Mr. B. Ramachandra Rao Joint Secretary, Mr. Rajender Goud, Mr. Mohammed Iqbal Ali Khan, Secretary of Osmania Graduates’ Association, Mr. Jaleel Khan, Mr. Abdul Nayeem, Mr. Mohammed Faheemuddin, Mr. G.M. Noorani, P. Narasa Reddy, former President of Shakerji Memorial Society, Mr.

The 132nd Jayanthi of Nawab Ali Jung, architect of Hyderabad city, was celebrated at Erramanzil as “Telangana Engineers day” by Telangana government here today.

Minorities Development Forum and Siasat Urdu Daily will organize Du-ba-Du (Face-to-face) matrimonial alliances program on 13th July at Towlichowki from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at S.A. Imperial Garden. Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily and Chief Patron of MDF will preside over the function. Mr. Abid Siddiqui, Chairman of MDF has requested all the parents and guardians who want to finalize the matrimonial alliances of their sons and daughters may avail of this opportunity. They should bring Bio-data of the boys and girls with two photographs. For further details, please contact Mr.

Taking a jibe at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday said she had just studied till the fifth grade, and hence, was making senseless statements in connection with the National Herald case. “Sonia Gandhi is a fifth class pass,and therefore, she does not know anything. This case has nothing to do with the government, so there is no question of a political conspiracy. This case had been filed by me, and it was a private complaint for which the government had sent a notice,” said Swamy.

Commenting on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) figures released for May 2014-25, Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said here on Friday that the rise in industrial production for the second month in a row provides a glimmer of hope that the economy could be bottoming out and recovery could be on the anvil.

Congress workers staged a protest against Budget 2014-15 here on Friday. The protest was led by Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and Delhi Congress Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely. Sajjan Kumar lashed out at the government saying that the general budget is not meant for the common man. Lovely also criticized the budget for its lack of authenticity and assurance. “The prices of rail travel, gas, petrol and food increased before the announcement of budget but now after the budget it’s not sure whether they are fixed or will further increase. Budget 2014-15 lacks direction,” said Lovely.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met Afghanistan”s President Hamid Karzai, and presidential candidates Abdul Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah on Friday, and conveyed to all three that Washington is extremely keen to see a unified, democratic and stable Afghanistan. Kerry”s meeting comes in the wake of two presidential poll run-offs, in which preliminary results place Ghani, as the person who could Afghanistan”s next president. Kerry told media: “I”m here because President Obama and the United States of America are deeply interested in a unified, democratic and stable Afghanistan.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met U.N. special envoy to Afghanistan Jan Kubis here on Friday. He had earlier met President Hamid Karzai and contesting presidential candidates Abdul Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. Kerry has been sent by the Obama Administration to make an assessment of the situation arising out of the recently concluded presidential elections in Afghanistan, and to press all involved parties to work for a stable and unified Afghanistan. Currently, the legitimacy of the Afghan elections and Afghanistan”s transition to a self-reliant state are in the balance. (ANI)

Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is providing fellowship programmes in ophthalmology and sub-specialty to Afghan doctors. The hospital has been helping students from all over the world, but more specifically for the developing nations, and more specifically to Afghan students, by giving them fellowships in different specialties including Ophthalmology. The hospital provides training to handle the more complex diseases like vitro-retinal diseases like Ocular plastic surgery, glaucoma and other sub-specialties of Ophthalmology.

Bhutan soon may be the first nation to go 100 per cent organic, paving the way for others to do the same on a global scale. Recently, Bhutan”s Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley had made a major announcement regarding plans for an organic farming project at the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development. The announcement of a National Organic Policy (NOP) made national headlines, reports the web site themindunleashed.org.

The 2014 revision of the World Urbanisation Prospects has declared Indian capital Delhi as the world”s second most populous city in 2014 after Tokyo. Delhi”s population is currently pegged at 25 million, according to the U.N. report. The report further states that India is projected to add the highest number of people to its urban population by 2050, ahead of China. The Indian capital is expected to retain the spot of the world”s second most populous city through at least 2030, when its population is expected to rise swiftly to 36 million.

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) has welcomed and applauded the recommendations made in the Union Budget 2014-15, believing it will give a major thrust to reviving the economy, increase the pace of growth for both manufacturing and service sectors besides implementing proper measures to rationalize tax administration, reduce litigation and widen tax base.

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended senior advocate Uday Lalit for elevation to Supreme Court judge along with the elevation of three chief justices of high courts. The collegium, which included Justices H.L. Dattu, T.S. Thakur, Anil R. Dave and C.K. Prasad, approved Lalit’s elevation in place of the former Solicitor-General, Gopal Subramanium, who withdrew his consent after the Centre opposed his elevation. Besides Mr.

Fire broke out at a housing society in Indirapuram here on Friday. Fire tenders reached the spot to douse the flames. There have been no reports of casualties yet. Further reports are awaited. (ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) activists today held a protest march against Israeli action on people of Gaza in which scores of persons, including women and children, have been killed. Scores of JKLF activists led by Vice Chairman Bashir Ahmad Bhat started protesting from party headquarters, Maisuma, and were moving towards Lal Chowk when they were stopped by the police. The protesters demanded immediate end to the “massacre” of Muslims in Gaza. (ANI)

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Friday said that he was extremely glad to know that the nurses who recently returned from Iraq are getting employment offers and financial assistance. “We are all very much relived because of the safe return of nurses. We are happy that the nurses are receiving offers to work within Kerala and outside Kerala. I am glad that they are getting financial assistance,” said Chandy. “The Iraqi government informed the Indian embassy that they will collect the money of these nurses and reimburse the money to the Indian embassy.

The Bhagyanagar Municipal GHMC Employees Union today called off its strike over salary hike demand, following a meeting with Municipal Commissioner Somesh Kumar, civic officials said.

Hundreds of employees affiliated to the union had gone on strike from Wednesday midnight, refusing to ply the garbage transport trucks.

Hyderabad generates over 3,600 metric tonnes of garbage every day, and the quantity goes up during the festive season. The strike led to garbage piling up in several places.

A man has been arrested for allegedly raping his minor daughter repeatedly over the last one year, police said today.

The arrest was made from Outer Delhi’s Sultanpuri area yesterday night, they said.

The victim is a student of Class 7 and her father was sexually assaulting her for over a year now.

Medical examination of the victim has confirmed rape. An NGO has been called in to counsel the girl, they said.

A case has been registered against the victim’s father at Sultanpuri police station.