Month: April 2015

IAF continues to provide relief to stranded persons in quake hit Nepal

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Stepping up efforts to help Nepal which was struck by severe earthquakes, the Indian Air Force is providing relief to the people in distress across the country including remote and inaccessible areas.

Since April 25, the IAF has airlifted a total of 3193 persons, flying a total of 48 fixed wing sorties by C-17 Globemaster III, IL-76, C130J Super Hercules and AN-32 aircraft landing a total of 314.6 tonnes of relief material and equipment. 951 persons have been inducted for relief purposes into Nepal so far.

N-talks not solution to Iran’s economic problems: Khamenei

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The remedy for Iran’s economic problems cannot come out of the ongoing negotiations over the country’s nuclear programme, but it requires domestic determination to deal with the issue, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said here on Wednesday.

“One cannot find solutions to economic problems outside of the country in Lausanne, Geneva and New York, but the real remedy for the problems is inside the country,” state-run IRNA news agency quoted Khamenei as saying.

NDA govt politicising judicial appointments: Jethmalani to SC

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The new law replacing the collegium system of appointment of judges for higher judiciary today came under severe criticism in the Supreme Court from noted jurist Ram Jethmalani who accused the NDA government of politicising and compromising judicial independence.

Iraqi official blames media for Islamic State war failures

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Iraq’s interior minister summoned dozens of journalists today to partially blame them for security force setbacks amid the war against the Islamic State group, laying bare the Baghdad’s Shiite-led government sensitivity to criticism.

The comments by Mohammed Salem al-Ghabban, in charge of Iraq’s police, come after Reuters bureau chief recently left the country after threats against him by Shiite militias over a story about abuses and looting following the capture of Tikrit.

Two lakh houses for poor in Hyd: CM Directs officials to acquire 2000 acres

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Stating that providing shelter to the poor is the responsibility of the government, Chief Minister K Chandrsekhar Rao today directed the officials concerned to acquire land for providing housing facility to them. He held a high level review meeting for four hours at Camp Office along with officials and vowed to construct houses for the poor.

Seven Persons Meet Watery Grave

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Seven persons including three women lost their lives when they went to Charikonda Gowramma Cheruvu (tank) in Amangal Mandal of Mahabubnagar District for swimming and drowned. The incident took place Wednesday afternoon, and it was said that all the victims belonged to one family.

Stamps, Coins, Notes Fair From May 1

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The Hyderabad Philatelic & Hobbies Society is organizing a three day stamps, coins and notes fair from May 1 to 3 at Heera hall, Sreesindhi guru sangat sabha Association, Kingkoti road in the city.

Nagpal, secretary of the society, said in a press note today that many dealers from all over India including from Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Amritsar and Collectors from different parts of the country are expected to visit the fair. Entry to the fair is free.

For more information, contact 9885031013. (NSS)

CPI Unhappy Over TS Govt’s Failure to Help the Tribal People

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Communist Party of India (CPI) has expressed its unhappiness over the Telangana State Government’s failure to curb selling of children by Lambadi tribal people in Devarakonda constituency area in Nalgonda district.

CPI Floor leader and Devarakonda MLA R Ravindra Kumar today handed over a letter to the Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao in this regard. He explained the plight of the Lambadi tribal people and their backwardness and their falling in loan net, and said that they were selling their children, particularly girl children, similar to goods selling in the market.

Modi govt pursuing anti-farmer policies in India: Cong

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JKPCC chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir today critiqued the Narendra Modi-led Central government on a range of issue concerning Jammu and Kashmir.

Terming the Centre as anti-farmers and anti-poor with policies to please corporate sector in the country, Mir said that the NDA government has failed the people of the state.

“BJP led NDA government headed by Narendra Modi has failed to deliver on any single promise during its rule and it has been pursuing anti-farmers and anti-poor policies to please the big corporate sector in the country”, he said while addressing a workers convention here.

9 hr power to second crop: CM– KCR confirms Yadadri name to Damaracharla Power Plant

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Chief Minister K Chandrsekhar Rao today directed the officials to ensure uninterrupted nine hour power supply to agriculture sector for second crop– next Kharif. He held a review meeting on power availability, future needs and growing demand for power and need for additional production and new power plant, at Camp Office here. KCR confirmed the name of “Yadadri Power Plant” to be constructed at Damaracharla in Nalgonda district. The Chief Minister reiterated that he will lay a foundation stone for this prestigious Yadadri Power Plant shortly.

J&K delegation meets Dy CM Ali

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A delegation of three MLAs and one MLC from Jammu and Kashmir today called on the Deputy Chief Minister Mahamood Ali at his residence. The deputy chief minister informed the delegation about development and welfare schemes being implemented by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao in Telangana State.

Chinese investment in Pakistan neither loan nor grant: Sharif

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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said that the billions of dollars being pumped-in by close ally China in Pakistan is not a loan or grant but an investment.

“The money being spent by China in Pakistan is not a loan or grant but an investment”, the state-run Radio Pakistan website quoted Sharif as saying.

Talking to reporters in London, before leaving for Islamabad, he said that China’s investment in Pakistan under a USD 46-billion 3,000 km-long economic corridor project covers construction of motorways and installation of energy projects.

Pak’s desire for good ties with India not reciprocated: Sharif

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Pakistan’s “sincere” desire for good neighbourly ties with India have not been “reciprocated”, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said, ascribing the continuing deadlock in bilateral talks to a “frivolous” issue.

Sharif told the Saudi Gazette in an interview during a recent visit that he took an “exceptional decision” to accept an invitation to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s oath- taking ceremony but India did not respond to his peace overtures.

Seven Cow dead in Goshala and dozens Critical by Food poison

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Seven cows dead today in the Goshala of Kanaka Durga Temple at Vijayawada, while the condition of another dozen cows was critical.

According to information reaching the Capital, food poison was suspected to be the reason for this gruesome tragedy. It is said that representatives of one voluntary organization have provided food to the cows on Tuesday evening. Veterinary doctors were treating the cows that fell ill. (NSS)

YSRCP Leader Hacked to Death at Rapthadu

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YSRCP leader and mandal party unit chief Bhumireddy Prasad Reddy was hacked to death in the premises of Rapthadu Tahsildar’s office in Anantapur district this morning.

According to information reaching the Capital, six armed assailants, alleged to be the supporters of the ruling TDP, were involved in the murder. Following the incident, tension prevailed in Rapthadu, as YSRCP activists staged protests. The party workers gathered in numbers to register their protest. Police forces have been deployed to bring the situation under control.

Fire Destroys Four Poultry Farms

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Four poultry farms in Naramvarigudem in Ashwaraopeta mandal were destroyed in fire today. The reasons for the accident are yet to be known. The loss due to the fire was estimated at Rs.ten lakhs.(NSS)

Excise Staff Raid Illicit Liquor dens

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In compliance to the instructions issued by Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise for conducting special drive for unearthing illicit distillation of liquor, massive raids have been conducted today in Gangabowli, Pahad, Chenne ki Batti, Shivlalnagar, Charminar and Malakpet areas in the city.

The Excise officials seized the I D Liquor/wash and black jaggery and arrested ten persons involved in illicit liquor manufacture. Prohibition and Excise Superintendents of Hyderabad District along with AES’s, all SHO’s have participated in the raids.(NSS)

MANUU starts admission process for regular courses

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Maulana Azad National Urdu University, the only university offering courses at higher level through Urdu medium, has introduced some new regular courses i.e., Ph.D. (Mathematics), M.Phil. (Islamic Studies & Political Science), M.A. (Sociology, History & Economics) and B.Sc. (Hons) from academic year 2015-16. Some important courses which were introduced last year include Paramedical courses and Integrated programmes of B.A. & B.Sc which are running successfully.

Nepal grapples with post-disaster diseases

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Quake-hit Nepal is now grappling with a new challenge – how to deal with post-disaster diseases like diarrhoea and respiratory infections, as water and sanitation are emerging as major concerns.

Health experts fear outbreak of diseases like diarrhoea, acute respiratory infection, eye and skin and health issues, adding to the woes of survivors, who are homeless and are struggling with scarcity of food and water supplies.

Rahul Gandhi’s two-day visit to Telangana from May 9

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AICC Vice-President Rahul Gandhi will visit Telangana on a two-day tour from May 9.

According to sources, Rahul Gandhi may hold padayatra from Narasapur of Medak district or Nirmal of Adilabad district. A final decision in this regard is yet to be taken. TPCC President N Uttam Kumar Reddy, who left for New Delhi on Wednesday, will finalise Rahul Gandhi’s tour schedule.

Assembly panel to inspect Mission Kakatiya works in Warangal

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The Estimates Committee of Telangana State Legislature has proposed reduction by 30 to 40 in the cost of tenders for Mission Kakatiya works.

According to sources, the Committee has reviewed various works pertaining to Mission Kakatiya, the flagship programme of State Government. It has also been decided to visit Warangal next month to review the ongoing works. The meeting was attended by members including MS Prabhakar (Congress) and Syed Amin-ul-Hasan Jaffri. (INN)

Motor vehicles insurance awareness campaign in Cyberabad

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The Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIB) in association with the Cyberabad police launched a motor vehicles insurance awareness campaign at a function here today, it was officially announced.

The Cyberabad Police Commissionerate and the IIB have identified uninsured vehicles within the Cyberabad Metropolitan Police jurisdiction, an official release said.

Israel to help ‘reduce’ farmer suicides: Maharashtra CM

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said senior Israeli leader Shimon Peres has agreed to mobilise the country’s technology to help ‘reduce’ suicides by farmers in the western Indian state.

Fadnavis made the announcement in a tweet after meeting the 92-year-old two-time prime minister and former president on Wednesday afternoon during his trip to Israel.

The chief minister raised the issue of farmers’ suicides afflicting Maharashtra, particularly in Yavatmal and Osmanabad districts, with the senior Israeli leader at the Peres Centre for Peace in Tel Aviv.

‘One Stop Centres’ for women facing physical violence

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The government will establish ‘One Stop Centres’ (OSC) aimed at providing legal, medical and psychological support to women facing physical violence.

The money for the centrally-sponsored scheme would come from the ‘Nirbhaya Fund’, a statement said here on Wednesday.

These centres will be established across the country to provide integrated support and assistance under one roof to women facing physical violence, both in private and public areas in a phased manner.