Month: December 2014

Israel to withdraw forces from Gaza border communities

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Israel will withdraw part of its forces securing the country’s communities near the Gaza border Jan 1, the Israeli military said Tuesday.

There are still some forces which will remain on security for three communities adjacent to the border and “ready for any scenario,” the military said in a statement, Xinhua reported.

“The move follows an evaluation of the security situation, with the understanding that the protection the Israel Defence Forces provided to the residents of the Gaza border region is optimal,” it added.

Financial problems drive washer man to suicide

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A 32-year-old man committed suicide by hanging to the ceiling in Rajendranagar police limits.

The deceased, P Nuka Raju, a washer man, took the extreme step at his residence in Sooryodaya Colony near Bandlaguda on Monday night. Financial problems are suspected to be the reason that led him to suicide. (INN)

Dowry harassment drives woman to suicide

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A 24-year-old woman committed suicide allegedly due to the harassment for more dowry by her husband and in-laws.

According to Viqarabad police, the victim, K Bhagya Laxmi, took the extreme step on December 28 and succumbed at the Osmania General Hospital on Monday night. She was married to one Tirumalaiah, an agriculturist, about six years ago and they had two children. Tirumalaiah and his parents were allegedly harassing Laxmi for more dowry which consequently drove to suicide.

Viqarabad police have registered a case under Sections 498A and 306 of IPC and began investigations. (INN)

Retaliate double, says Parrikar on ceasefire violations by Pak

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Reacting to reports of ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that India should not hold back and retaliate double.

“The numbers of ceasefire violations across LoC have reduced as compared to last year, but they have increased across international border. I say don’t hesitate, but react appropriately without holding back; retaliate double,” Parrikar said.

Earlier in the day, one Army jawan was injured as Pakistan troops fire at Indian posts in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector.

Jail for road damaging farmers: Sunil Sharma

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Roads and Buildings department Secretary Sunil Sharma today directed all district Collectors and Superintendents of Police in Telangana State to protect all roads from farmers using cage wheels during harvest season.

Bangalore blast: NIA to provide assistance to state police

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday assured all assistance to the Bangalore Police in investigating the recent blast at Church Street area here in which one person lost his life.

“Basically, we are providing whatever help we can to the state police, which is investigating the case. We will provide all assistance whatever is required and whatever we can give in the investigation of this case,” said Navneet Wasan, Special DG, NIA.

Guv may summon AP, TS ministers on EAMCET

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Contentious turned issue of EAMCET today reached Raj Bhavan as AP Government approached Governor ESL Narasimhan for his intervention. The Telangana Government is also reportedly planning to move the High Court for a solution if the issue was not settled with the Governor, according to sources.

TDP asks Guv to suspend Talasani

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Telugu Desam Party Telangana leaders Errabelli Dayakar Rao and L Ramana today urged Governor ESL Narasimhan to sack Commercial Taxes Minister T Srinivas Yadav for defecting to the ruling party against norms.

Turncoat politicians make 2014 as Year of Defections

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It is no exaggeration in describing 2014 as the year of defections as for as Andhra Pradesh was concerned, be it before or after its bifurcation. Undoubtedly the “Aya rams and Gaya rams” from the political tribe were in the limelight during the year for their quest for greener pastures for survival and thus triggering off an exodus from one party to another. As a matter of fact the year brought into the open the political debauchery as leaders unabashedly joined the very parties against which they had earlier spewed venom and launched a vitriolic attack.

BJP celebrates Amit Shah’s acquittal in Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists rejoiced after the court accepted the acquittal of party president Amit Shah in connection with the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case.

The BJP President reached his party office in Delhi few hours after the court’s decision.

In a major relief to BJP president Amit Shah, a special CBI court in Mumbai earlier in the day acquitted him in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

The CBI had charged Shah, the then Minister of State for Home in Gujarat, as an accused in the killing of gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh and Tulsiram Prajapati.

Don’t denigrate Parliament through words or deeds: Naqvi to MPs

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Underlining role of parliamentary democracy in protecting Constitutional rights, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday urged the MPs not to “denigrate” Parliament through their words or deeds.

He stressed that democracy should not be simply regarded as an instrument to attain power but as a solemn commitment to serve people.

The MoS for Parliamentary Affairs was speaking at an event organised to felicitate participants of 49th Youth Parliament competition here.

Court decision on Shah ‘victory of truth’, says BJP

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The BJP Tuesday welcomed the discharge of party president Amit Shah by a special court in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh case and termed it a “victory of truth”.

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley called it Shah’s “vindication”.

Congress leader Raashid Alvi, however, accused the Narendra Modi government of misusing the Central Bureau of Investigation.

The BJP in a statement said Shah’s discharge vindicated the party’s stand and unwavering faith in the judiciary.

Togadia calls for uniform civil code, anti-conversion bill

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VHP International President Praveenbhai Togadia on Tuesday underlined the need for a commoncivil code and introduction of an anti-conversion bill.

Addressing the District Hindu Convention to mark the Golden Jubilee of VHP, he said “Security, prosperity and self respect” of Hindus were VHP’s main priority.

He said conversion and “Love Jihad” were major “worrying things” in the country which may affect Hindu population and it should be prevented on ‘a warfooting’.

Cybercrime cases in Cyberabad rose sharply during 2014

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Cybercrime cases rose sharply under Cyberabad Police Commissionerate limits here during 2014 as compared to last year.

A total of 256 cyber crime cases were reported this year as against 109 recorded in 2013, Cyberabad Police Commissioner C V Anand told reporters at a press meet here today.

Out of the 256 cyber crime cases 39 were registered for cyber crime offences against women while 76 cases were abusive mails, 31 were online cheating and 29 were online job frauds among others, the CP said.

Police need to rediscover laughter, says former AP DIG

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Police should find moments of laughter in their hectic life, former director general of police (of united Andhra Pradesh) MV Krishna on Tuesday said.

“Humans are the only creatures blessed with the gift of ability to laugh,” the retired official said, adding that laughing keeps a person in good health.

Rao, another former DGP MV Bhasker Rao and former chief secretary M Gopalakrishna today released `Humour on Police’, a book penned by Kurnool DIG of police T Muralikrishna here.

In the book, the writer (a serving officer) narrates humorous incidents observed during his career.

CLOSE THE OPEN DOORS

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On our journey towards handling the ‎problem of sexual desires that embitter the life of many Muslim ‎young men, let us discuss an important issue that will help you ‎release yourself from the captivity of sexual desires, namely, ‎”closing the open doors”.‎

Shah wants door-to-door campaign for winning Delhi polls

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BJP president Amit Shah Tuesday asked party workers to “overcome laziness” and start a door-to-door poll campaign in the national capital and ensure that the party gets absolute majority in the Delhi assembly.

“Door-to-door campaigning and connections with people personally has been custom in the Jana Sangh and I urge all of you to do the same in Delhi,” Shah said in his concluding speech at the Delhi BJP’s executive meeting here that saw the participation of all office bearers, leaders and around 300 party workers.

AAP demands cancellation of Gurgaon officer’s transfer

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The Aam Aadmi Party Tuesday strongly objected to the unceremonious shunting out of Gurgaon Divisional Commissioner Pradeep Kasni within just one month of his assuming office.

“Surprisingly, Haryana Chief Secretary P.K. Gupta calls it a case of routine transfer,” an AAP spokesman said.

Instead of taking cognizance of the report by a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, the government is following the principle of shooting the messenger, the spokesman said.

‘Respect Dhoni’s decision, hope for his best shot at 2015 WC’: Ratnakar Shetty

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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) head of operations Ratnakar Shetty on Tuesday said the board respected M S Dhoni’s decision to call curtains on his Test career, adding that he hoped the skipper will give his best shot at the upcoming 2015 World Cup.

“He has been a popular captain. He brought India to number one ranking in Tests. He must focus now on the 2015 World Cup. We hope he’ll give his best shot. We respect M S Dhoni’s views. We have accepted his decision and have appointed Virat Kohli [as captain] for fourth Australian Test,” said Shetty.

Security forces, administration destroy marijuana cultivation in Tripura

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A joint operation carried out by security forces and the administration on Tuesday saw hundreds of acres of illegal marijuana crops destroyed in the Jarulbachai district of West Tripura.

Acting on a tip-off, the Border Security Force, state police, excise department and state administration found illegal marijuana cultivations across the hillocks. The forces destroyed and burnt the illegal plants.

According to reports, the marijuana, which was bound for Bangladesh, amounted to over Rs one crore.