Month: January 2015

Rs.30 lakh for family of armyman killed in Kashmir

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday announced a financial assistance of Rs.30 lakh for the family of Col. Munindra Nath Rai who was killed in a gun battle with militants in Jammu and Kashmir.

Col. Rai was killed in a gunfight with Hizbul Mujahideen guerrillas in Handoora forest area near Tral town of Pulwama district. He belonged to Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh.

In a condolence message, Yadav paid rich tributes to Col. Rai and said the exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of the army officer would never be forgotten.

Hazare attacks Modi govt on black money repatriation

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Anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare today attacked the Narendra Modi government for its ‘failure’ to bring back black money stashed in tax havens abroad and said people will teach it a lesson for the “fraud” perpetrated on them.

The 77-year-old Gandhian also refused to be drawn into the subject of political slugfest going on between his two former proteges– Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and BJP’s Kiran Bedi– in the Delhi assembly elections.

Nithari killings: Koli’s death sentence commuted by HC

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The death sentence of Surender Koli, convicted in 2006 Nithari serial killings case, was today commuted to life imprisonment by the Allahabad High Court on the ground of “inordinate delay” in deciding his mercy petition.

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P K S Baghel held that execution of Koli’s death sentence would be “unconstitutional in view of the inordinate delay” in deciding his mercy petition.

Nothing wrong in Sena demand for deletion of ‘secular’: Prasad

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Hitting back at Congress over the Republic Day advertisement row, a senior Union minister today said leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and B R Ambedkar were “more intelligent” than the present day Congress leaders and did not include ‘secular’ and ‘socialist’ words in the original preamble of the Constitution.

Talking to reporters after the Cabinet press briefing, Telecom Minister Ravishankar Prasad said he found nothing wrong in Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut’s reported remarks that these two words can be permanently dropped from the preamble.

Who will head BHAVINI: Suspense continues

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Suspense continues as to who will be named chairman and managing director (CMD) of India’s fast breeder reactor power company Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI), officials said Wednesday.

“The suspense still continues as to the person who would be chosen as the CMD of BHAVINI. However the suspense is expected to end in a day or two,” atomic power sector officials told IANS.

The central government in October last year had appointed Rajani Sankaran as the officiating CMD for three months. She succeeded Prabhat Kumar, BHAVINI’s first CMD, and her term comes to an end Jan 31.

Uttar Pradeh governor calls for promotion of talent

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Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik Wednesday said there was no dearth of talent in the country, it just needed to be promoted and perfected in the interest of the nation.

Naik was addressing the 80th convocation of Agra University (now called Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University), during which 495 Ph.D., five D. Lit., and 81 M.Phil. degrees were given away.

Mexican police chief killed in ambush

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A municipal police chief in the Mexican state of Veracruz was killed and four of his officers severely wounded in an ambush, authorities said.

The attack took place early Tuesday on a highway in the southern part of the Gulf coast state.

Armando Sanchez Garibay, the police commander in the town of Lerdo de Tejada, and four of his subordinates were traveling in a patrol vehicle when they were assaulted by gunmen aboard two pick-up trucks.

The attackers hurled grenades and fired bursts from automatic weapons, leaving the police vehicle in flames.

AP CM Naidu meets Governor

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Governor ESL Narasimhan at the Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday.

There was no official word on the meeting.

It is understood that Naidu briefed the Governor on his recent visit to the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland and discussed issues concerning the State.

Narasimhan, who is common Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, held a meeting with Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on the occasion of the customary `At Home’ hosted by him on Republic Day.

Police installing CCTVs, new traffic signals in Tirupati

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The temple town of Tirupati which is visited by millions from across the country and abroad every year, is getting security and traffic facelift.

Police have embarked on large scale installation of CCTV cameras and new traffic signals to make the city safe for devotees and also local residents.

The town in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, about 550 km from here, houses the famous Sri Venkateswara Temple, run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

Guj: IPS officer who assisted CBI in Ishrat case chargesheeted

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The state home department today issued a chargesheet against Satish Verma, the Gujarat cadre IPS officer who had assisted CBI in the investigation of Ishrat Jahan case, for remaining absent from duty when he was principal of Police Training College in Junagadh.

A senior home department official confirmed the development.

Verma, a 1986 batch officer, was transferred to Junagadh in April 2012. However, he allegedly remained absent
for a significant period owing to health problems. Later, he applied for central deputation.

People will teach BJP a lesson for cheating on black money: Anna Hazare

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Anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare on Wednesday attacked the Narendra Modi government for its ‘failure’ to bring back black money stashed in tax havens abroad and said people will teach it a lesson for the “fraud” perpetrated on them.

The 77-year-old Gandhian also refused to be drawn into the subject of political slugfest going on between his two former proteges — Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and BJP’s Kiran Bedi — in the Delhi assembly elections.

Kiran Bedi has two voter ID cards

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BJP’s chief ministerial candidate in Delhi assembly polls Kiran Bedi has two voter identity cards from separate addresses here, according to the Election Commission records.

A scrutiny of the electoral rolls on the website of Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer showed that Bedi has voter ID cards from two addresses — 2 Kothi, near Talkatora Stadium, Talkatora Lane, and 56, Uday Park.

The Talkatora Lane address bears the voter ID card number SJE0047969, while the Uday Park address bears the card number TZD1656909.

Court to give order on Pandey, Vanzara’s bail pleas on Feb 5

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The special CBI court here today deferred the pronouncement of order on the bail applications of IPS officers P P Pandey and D G Vanzara arrested in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter killing case.

The judge K R Upadhyaya had concluded the hearing on January 16 and reserved the order for today. However, today
the court said it will pronounce the order on February 5.

Pandey was the Joint Commissioner of Police when Mumbra-based 19-year old college girl Ishrat Jahan, Pranesh

Obama’s visit has helped in forging new commercial ties, says Jaitley

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Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that US President Barack Obama’s visit has helped both the countries in forging new commercial ties.

He added that in the conclave of Indian and American business leaders, the CEOs exhibited a strong confidence about India and showed great interest to invest.

Jaitley said that the queries of American business leaders were essentially related to the ease of doing business in India.

Forced conversion took place in Bengal, claims Trinamool; VHP denies

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West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress Wednesday claimed that over 100 Christians were converted by the VHP in Rampurhat in Birbhum district. The Hindu organisation denied the charge.

State minister and Trinamool legislator Ashish Banerjee claimed that a conversion ceremony was organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad Wednesday in Khurmadanga village in Rampurhat in which over 100 Christians were converted.

Govt hospitals to provide Corporate services: CM

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Government Hospitals in Telangana State will provide better health services on par with private and corporate ones, according to Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. He exhorted the government doctors, staff and employees of the health wing to offer the best services to the poor, which is the aim of the government.

Spl board for welfare of scribes at national level: Dattatreya

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Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya today said the Centre will set up a special Board for welfare of journalists at national level.
Participating in a program at Bhongir in Nalgonda district on Wednesday, Dattatreya said keeping in view the journalists’ welfare and their protection, the BJP-led NDA government has decided to set up a board for them at national level.

Seminar on “New Industrial Policy of Telangana”

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Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, in association with National Akademi of Development (NAD), is jointly organizing a two-day national seminar on “The New Industrial Policy of Telangana State, 2014 — A Critical Look” on January 30 and 31 at CESS Auditorium, Begumpet.

T Cabinet Sub-Committee on ARR set up

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The State government has constituted a T Cabinet Sub-Committee/Group of Ministers to review the Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) with the Minister for Energy as Chairman. The members of the sub-committee are: Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Commercial Taxes, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industries, Minister for PR & RD.
The Committee/Group of Ministers would review the Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) being prepared by both the Discoms and make appropriate recommendations on other relevant matters and issues. (NSS)

Germany supports India’s bid for adaptation over mitigation

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In a significant shift from its previous stand, Germany Wednesday supported India’s bid for achieving an equal balance between mitigation and adaptation to combat climate change.

In view of India’s low per capita carbon emissions, Germany also agreed that expectations from India could not be the same as that from China, the top emitter of greenhouse gases, with respect to rolling back the emission.

“First we were opposed…now we agree with India’s position because different countries have different needs,” German Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks told the media here.

Rajaiah to remain in party; seeks inquiry on charges

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Unfazed by his dismissal and beating a retreat to Hyderguda Apollo Hospital for a check-up again here on Wednesday, former deputy chief minister Dr T Rajaiah today said he was ready for any sort of inquiry into the alleged corruption and irregularities charged against him.

A section of the media claimed that Rajaiah got himself admitted in the Apollo hospital only to ‘escape’ from an inquiry reportedly ordered by the State government on the alleged corruption charges and irregularities in the Health department during his stint as health minister.

Medical camp held at PCB office at Sanathnagar

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Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Telangana State Pollution Control Board have jointly conducted a free medical camp on the premises of PCB Head Office, Sanathnagar, in coordination with the help of Yashoda Hospital on Wednesday for the benefit of the employees.
The Yashoda Hospital management arranged X-ray tests, ECG, RBS and 2D echo and other tests in PCB Office and advised further medication to the patients/employees.

KCR offers ‘Greater’ status to Warangal

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In a major development, the Telangana Government today issued orders giving “Greater status” to Warangal city, which is growing manifold in terms of population and geographical region as 42 Gram Panchayats have been merged into it in recent times.