Month: April 2015

46 Indian nationals reach Chennai from Yemen

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A group of 46 persons, including seven women and two children belonging to Tamil Nadu, reached here today in two private flights after they were evacuated from strife-torn Yemen, airport sources said.

The group members, most of them belonging to Madurai and Ramanathapuram districts, were part of the 334 people who landed in Mumbai in two Indian Air Force planes last night after their evacuation.

Tamil Nadu Government officials were at the airport to welcome them.

The state government had arranged for their travel to their respective destinations, the sources said.

Top mountaineer Mastan Babu, who went missing on Mar 24, found dead

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Malli Mastan Babu, one of India’s top mountaineers, who went missing after he went on a climb up the high mountains between Argentina and Chile, has been found dead, according to Times Now.

An announcement on Facebook page ‘Rescue Malli Mastan Babu’ created by his friends and well wishers read “Mountains retained its favourite child.. R.I.P Malli Mastan Babu.”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said helicopter teams from Argentina and Chile have been deployed in search for ace Indian mountaineer Malli Mastan Babu on both sides of the mountain range where he went missing.

Last Board of Directors meeting in MFC of United Andhra

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Minority Finance Corporation of United Andhra Pradesh will hold Board of Directors meeting on April 6 which is likely to be the last meeting of the board. The process of division of Minority Finance between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is complete however respecting the court order it has been decided to hold the meeting on April 6. Officials are busy preparing agenda of the meeting and it is said that no important policy matter will be included in the agenda. However approval of some common activities will be sought.

Siasat news

EAMCET mock test at Siasat office

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EAMCET 2015 will be held on May 14 in Telangana and on May 8 in Andhra Pradesh. Intermediate MPC candidate are eligible for engineering while BiPC candidates are eligible for Medicine. Forms are submitted online.

A mock test is being conducted by Siasat for students appearing for EAMCET, on Sunday, April 5, from 9 am to 12 noon at Mahboob Husain Jigar Hall, opposite Ramakrishna Theatre, Abids and Charminar near Chowmohalla Place, Khilwat. Copy of OMR sheet and formula of EAMCET rank will be provided. Candidates are advised to arrive on time.

Siasat news

Vocational Summer Camp from April 10

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Siasat and Minorities Development Forum are jointly organising a 45-day vocational summer camp from April 10. The last date to submit applications for centres is April 6. Mohammed Barkat Ali and Mohammed Fareeduddin coordinator have appealed centre and schools in charges to immediately approach MDF office, Siasat premises and register their centres by submitting applications.

Polytechnic entrance test for SSC students at Siasat office

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SSC pass students aspiring to get admission in engineering diploma courses have to appear in polytechnic entrance test based on objective type questions of maths physics, chemistry. Coaching for the same is being offered by Siasat at Mahboob Husain Jigar Hall, Siasat office, opposite Ramakrishna Theatre Abids from April 9 at 9 am. Notes material will be provided to SSC students on Sunday, April 5.

Siasat news

Dogs maul patient in Gandhi hospital

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A man came to a hospital in Hyderabad for treatment of injuries sustained in a road accident but even as he was recovering, two dogs attacked and severely wounded him on Friday.

The incident occurred in Gandhi Hospital, one of the biggest government-run hospitals here.

Highlighting the state of affairs in government-run healthcare facilities, stray dogs attacked a patient in the hospital premises, causing him serious injuries.

The man, identified as Gopi, was injured in a road accident. Unable to walk, he was waiting under a shed near an emergency ward.

Tiger Woods to play Masters

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Former world number one Tiger Woods said that he will play the Masters next week, a media report said on Saturday

“I’m playing the Masters,” Woods, on Friday, said in a statement posted on his website, Xinhua reported.

“It’s obviously very important to me, and I want to be there. I’ve worked a lot on my game, and I’m looking forward to competing. I’m excited to get to Augusta, and I appreciate everyone’s support.”

Woods, who has dropped out of top 100, has not been in a tournament since pulling out of Torrey Pines on February 5 with back pain.

–IANS

Telangana: Policeman killed in gunfight

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Two gangsters and a police constable were killed in a gunfight in Telangana’s Nalgonda district on Saturday, police said.

Two police officers were also injured in the gun battle which occurred near Janakipur village in Mothkur mandal of Nalgonda district, about 175 km from here.

The gangsters, suspected to be from north India, had escaped after gunning down two policemen and injured two others at Suraypet in the same district in the early hours of Thursday.

–IANS

Job opportunities to grow fastest in India: CFO survey

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Job opportunities in India are expected to grow at the fastest pace globally as 78 per cent of finance leaders believe that growth in existing businesses will add to the creation of jobs, says a survey.

According to the survey by American Express, carried out in partnership with CFO Research, across the globe employment prospects appear the brightest in India as 78 per cent of respondents predict greater rise in employment.

In the US, 61 per cent of respondents said they believe so and for China the figure stood at 50 per cent.

Minor blast at Belur

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Tension prevailed at the Belur Ramrkishnan Mission at Belurmat following a minor bomb explosion of a crude bomb in the evening late today.

The police said station fire fight sources got into work after the explosion but there was no casaulty.
Investigation suggested it was a minor cracker blast but further investigation is on, police said.

664 Indians return from strife-torn Yemen

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Over 660 Indian nationals evacuated from Yemen arrived home by two IAF planes and a special Air India flight tonight, taking the total number of evacuees who have been safely brought back from the strife-torn country to 1022.

While two Indian Air Force planes carrying 334 people landed in Mumbai past 11 PM, a special Air India flight with 330 Indians reached Kochi airport post midnight.

They were part of evacuees who were brought to Djibouti from Sanaa earlier in the day today.

Vaccine boosts immune response in cancer patients

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A new vaccine improves the immune system’s response to cancer by using altered forms of proteins from the patient, according to a study published by the journal Science.

“Vaccines against cancer tend to be generalised,” said the study’s lead author, Beatriz Carreño.

“This is one of the first personalised vaccines,” the Venezuelan researcher said. “General vaccines employ normal, non-altered proteins and for that reason the immune response is not very strong.”

Free training for professional courses to unemployed youths

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Free professional training in Multipurpose Health Worker, Health Care Assistants, Soft Skills, Spoken English and Retail sales are being offered. After the successful completion of the training, a certificate would be awarded by Govt. of India. Guidance will be provided for getting jobs. Interested candidates may register their applications before 6th April 2015. Eligible candidates may contact at phone numbers 7799210123 or 040-66816120.

–Siasat News

Obama condemns brutal terror attack in Kenya

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US President Barack Obama telephoned Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday to express condolences for the 147 lives lost in an attack on a Kenyan university by the Somali terrorist group Al Shabab, the White House said.

“The president emphasised his support for the government and people of Kenya as they stand united in the face of these despicable acts,” according to the White House.

Obama expanded on those sentiments in a subsequent public statement.

Mr. Zafar Sareshwala determines to review irregularities in Urdu University

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Chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Mr. Zafar Sareshwala clarified that he would concentrate on reviewing the irregularities committed by Urdu University and also for the improvement of quality education. He further told that as Chancellor of the University, he wants to see it into a successful university at all levels. He said that he is not satisfied with the present state of Urdu University.

APSRTC employees threaten strike over pay hike, bifurcation

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The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) Employees Union have threatened to go on a strike demanding pay revision and bifurcation.

The union’s Vijayawada regional secretary K Prasad told reporters that the strike notice was issued yesterday.

Though the pay revsion had to be implemented from April 1, 2013, the management had yet to call the unions for discussion, he said.

Prasad further said that since the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the trade unions have been demanding bifurcation of APSRTC into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana units.

TDP’s organized conspiracy to blame TRS leaders

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TRS MLA of Bodhan, Mr. Mohammed Shakeel Amer reacted sharply on the statement made by TDP spokesperson Mr. Raja Ram Yadav and said that if Mr. Yadav proves that he and Ms. Kavita, MP of Nizamabad are running Sand Mafia in Manjira, he would abandon politics. While to newsmen yesterday, Mr. Amer told that after getting defeat in elections TDP leaders are alleging TRS leaders on various issues under an organized conspiracy to tarnish his image and the image of Ms. Kavita. He further said that he is seeking legal opinion to take action against Mr. Yadav. It may noted that Mr.

Would continue to fight against land bill: Jairam Ramesh

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Alleging that the NDA government is anti-farmer, Congress leader and former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh today said his party would fight against the proposed land bill both within and outside the Parliament.

“The reason why these amendments (to land acquisition act) are being pushed is because, the (Narendra) Modi government is basically anti-agriculture, anti-farmer. Our fight will be in Parliament and outside Parliament,” he told reporters here.

Congress is opposed to the land bill primarily on five counts, he said.

Lunar Eclipse: Tirumala Temple to be closed for 11 Hrs today

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Following lunar eclipse on April 4, the doors of Tirumala Temple will be closed for almost 11 hours on Saturday, according to a press release by TTD Devasthanam authorities.

As the Chandra Grahanam (Lunar Eclipse) is supposed to take place between 3.45pm to 7.15pm, the temple doors will be closed almost six hours prior to the Garahanam which is a traditional practice.

CM’s review meeting for maintenance of Law and Order

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CM of Telangana State Mr. K. Chandrasekhara Rao held a meeting with Chief Secretary, Dr. Rajiv Sharma, DGP, Mr. Anurag Sharma, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, Mr. Mahindra Reddy, GHMC Commissioner, Mr. Somesh Kumar and other high officials of the State. Law and Order situation and developmental steps of Hyderabad were discussed in the meeting. It is reported that CM expressed his anxiety over firing incident on police in Suryapet two days back. He instructed the officials to give top priority to maintain Law and Order situation under control and to be vigilant on Anti-Social elements.

CS holds meeting with Central Team on drought

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Chief Secretary IYR Krishna Rao held a meeting on Friday with Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) of Government of India.

Three teams of an Inter-Ministerial Central Team headed by Shakil Ahammed, Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi visited Ananthapuram, Kurnool, Kadapa, Chittoor, Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore Districts for assessment of situation in the wake of Drought Kharif-2014.

After ‘Ghar Wapsi’, BJP MP Yogi Adityanath wants cow to be declared as ‘Rashtra Mata’

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Already in the eye of a raging controversy over the ‘Ghar Wapsi’ programme, fiery Hindutva mascot and BJP MP Yogi Adityanath has now launched a campaign for declaring cow as ‘Rashtra Mata’, claiming his demand “embodies the sentiment of every Indian”.

The Hindu Yuva Vahini, an organisation led by the controversial yogi, has launched a missed call subscription initiative in Aligarh to solicit support for the cause of “sanrakshan” (protection) and “samvardhan” (expansion) of the bovine clan.

Re-conversion an ongoing process, will continue: BJP MP Yogi Adityanath

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Notwithstanding controversy over the conversion issue, BJP MP Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday justified such programmes saying it is an ongoing process and will continue to happen.

The Gorakhpur MP also batted for a strong anti-conversion law in Uttar Pradesh on the lines of legislation adopted by several states.

“This (‘ghar-wapsi’ programme) has been happening for ages. It is an on-going process and it will continue to happen,” Adityanath told reporters outside Parliament.

Bhushan writes open letter to Kejriwal

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Days after he and Yogendra Yadav were expelled from the party’s top decision-making fora, rebel AAP leader Prashant Bhushan today fired a fresh salvo at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accusing him of turning AAP a “high command-oriented” party and betraying trust of lakhs of supporters.

In an open letter to Kejriwal, Bhushan said “God and history will not forgive what you are doing to the party,”

Bhushan and Yadav were expelled from AAP’s National Executive on March 28 for “anti-party activities”.