Month: April 2015

More people dying of heart disease, stroke worldwide while mortality rates dip

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As per a new study, global cardiovascular deaths continue to rise despite gains in prevention and treatment.

As the global population pushes past 7 billion and more people reach old age, the number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases is on the rise. Cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of premature death in the world, include heart attacks, strokes, and other circulatory diseases. At the same time, efforts to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases appear to be working as the rise in deaths is slower than the overall growth of the population.

Police to carry out another search operation in Delhi malls

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In the wake of central minister Smriti Irani’s CCTV camera episode in Goa and a case here where a mobile phone was found in a changing room, Delhi Police is planning to conduct another round of search operations in malls and showrooms to safeguard women’s dignity.

Last month, a girl had spotted a phone in video-recording mode inside the Van Heusen trial room in south Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar and had filed a complaint.

Congress targets Modi after BJP takes jibe at Rahul

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With the BJP taking potshots over “leave of absence” taken by Congress vice chief Rahul Gandhi, the Congress on Friday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of ignoring senior leaders of his party, including L.K. Advani.

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said Modi and Bharatiya Janta Party president Amit Shah should focus on “real issues” at the party’s national executive meeting being held in Bengaluru.

US defence chief to visit Asia in April, May

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US Defence Secretary Ash Carter will visit Asia in April and May in an attempt to affirm defence relationship with its allies, including India, the Department of Defence announced on Friday.

Carter will visit Japan on April 8-9. During his stay in Japan, he will meet senior Japanese officials to discuss the defence strategic guidelines review ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Washington at the end of April, Xinhua reported citing a statement issued by the US Department of Defence.

CCTV cams installed as per security procedures: Fabindia MD

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Embarrassed by the hidden camera incident, Fabindia MD William Bissell today said CCTV cameras at its stores are installed according to standard safety and security procedures and asserted there has “never” been any incident of uncivilised behaviour by its staff.

A team of senior officials has been rushed to the coastal state to deal with the situation, he said.

“We do not have all the facts with us. Obviously any such incident creates anguish and tension. My top management will be in Goa soon. And my local staff has been fully cooperating with the police,” he told PTI.

Hillary Clinton sets up campaign headquarters in Brooklyn

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Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has chosen the New York borough of Brooklyn as the place to set up campaign headquarters for her 2016 run for president, the daily Politico reported on Friday.

According to the daily, which quotes people close to the campaign, the Clinton team has signed a contract to lease offices at 1 Pierrepont Plaza in the Brooklyn Heights neighbourhood.

Yemen rebels quit Aden palace, Qaeda makes gains

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Saudi-led air raids drove Yemeni rebels from the presidential palace in the main southern city of Aden today as the UN reported more than 500 dead in two weeks of fighting.

The impoverished Arabian Peninsula state has sunk further into chaos since the Saudi-led coalition launched Operation Decisive Storm on March 26 to try to halt the rebel advance.

The turmoil has raised fears that Al-Qaeda will expand its foothold in the deeply tribal country, which borders oil-rich Saudi Arabia and lies near key shipping routes.

No proof that tobacco causes cancer: BJP MP

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BJP MP Ram Prasad Sarmah said on Friday that there was no proof that smoking tobacco led to cancer.

The MP from Tezpur told the media here: “There is no proof that smoking tobacco leads to cancer. There has to be proof that smoking cigarette leads to cancer.

“One must prove that smoking is medically or chemically harmful to one’s health,” he added.

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader referred to two of his acquaintances who he said used to smoke 60 cigarette every day and also consumed liquor, but enjoyed a healthy and long life.

“One of them is still surviving,” he said.

IAS impostor case: Academy gives clean chit to its official

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The ‘impostor’ controversy at the National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie on Friday saw the institution giving a clean chit to its top official on the allegations by a woman who claimed that he was being shielded and threatened to commit suicide if she did not get justice.

The woman – Ruby Chaudhry – had claimed that she stayed at the institute with the help of a fake ID card allegedly issued by Deputy Director Saurabh Jain but he said the allegations were baseless and malicious and he will file criminal defamation case against her.

Indian couple found dead in Sri Lanka

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An Indian couple was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a hotel here on Friday, prompting Sri Lankan police to launch an investigation.

The police found the bodies of a 30-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman in the hotel room in Wellawatta in the Colombo metropolitan area where they stayed after their arrival in the country on March 27.

The bodies were found after the hotel owner informed the police when the victims did not come out from the room since last night, Colombo Page reported.

Camera in trial room: Police to carry out another search operation in Delhi malls

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In the wake of central minister Smriti Irani’s CCTV camera episode in Goa and a case here where a mobile phone was found in a changing room, Delhi Police is planning to conduct another round of search operations in malls and showrooms to safeguard women’s dignity.

Last month, a girl had spotted a phone in video-recording mode inside the Van Heusen trial room in south Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar and had filed a complaint.

No water supply to city railway stations on today

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On account of Krishna Phase-III water supply inter connection works, there will be no water supply by the Hyderabad Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) o¬n April 4 & 5. Resultantly, watering of trains at Hyderabad, Secunderabad & Kacheguda Railway stations will be affected on April 4, 5 & 6. Alternatively, watering of trains will be arranged at the nearest possible stations, as needed.
Passengers are requested to bear with the inconvenience and co-operate.

KCR holds meet on GHMC elections

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Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today held a crucial meeting with his Cabinet colleagues on Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections and development of Hyderabad.
Deputy Chief Ministers Mahamood Ali, Kadiam Srihari, Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav, T. Padma Rao Goud and Tummala Nageswara Rao attended the meeting that dealt with the GHMC elections. According to informed sources, the Chief Minister, who took stock of his 10-month rule after State bifurcation, also shared views on people’s response on welfare schemes and implementation of various development programs.

KCR condoles TN Pillay’s death

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Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today expressed shock and grief at the demise of veteran sports journalist T N Pillay.
In a condolence message here, the Chief Minister noted that Pillay was instrumental in promoting sports news and encouraging budding sports journalists of his times. Pillay served an English daily for over four decades and encouraged sports journalists, he said. KCR expressed his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members. (NSS)

One killed, two injured in road accident

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A 23-year-old MBBS student was killed and two others were injured when the car they were travelling on met with an accident on Friday morning.

According to Narsingi police, the victim, Mir Salman Ali, was travelling along with his friends, Abdul Rahman and A Nishad, in a Swift car. When they reached Outer Ring Road near ISB, the car lost control and turned turtle after hitting a road divider. They were immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital where Salman was declared brought dead. Rahman and Nishad are undergoing treatment in a private hospital.

Financial problems drive 30yr old man to suicide

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A 30-year-old man committed suicide by hanging to the ceiling allegedly due to financial problems.

According to Hayathnagar police, the deceased, M Guruva Reddy, took the extreme step at his residence in Hayathnagar on Thursday night. He was an employee of a private firm and native of Reddypalem of Guntur district. (INN)

Omani national held for trying to Marry with minor girl in Old city

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The Hyderabad City Police on Friday arrested a 70-year-old Omani national on the charges of trying to marry a minor girl.

The arrest was made by the South Zone police in Kanchanbagh area. The police also arrested four others including the Qazi who was to perform the Nikah. The Oman national, Md Khamis, came to the city last week on a tourist visa and was staying in a hotel in Bandlaguda of Old City. He took the help of girl’s mother and two agents – Asim and Saif to convince the Qazi to perform the Nikah.

MBT expresses concern as SSC exams coincides with Shobha Yatra

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The Majlis Bachau Tahreek (MBT) on Friday expressed apprehensions that Old City students, appearing for SSC exams, might face inconvenience due to certain restrictions imposed by the police for Shobha Yatra procession, being taken out on Saturday on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanthi.

Congress should change its name to ‘Scam-gress’: KTR

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Launching an all-out attack on Congress party, Telangana IT and Panchayat Raj Minister K Tarakarama Rao termed the national party as ‘Scam-gress party’. Congress is infamous for indulging in corruption and commission culture wherever it was in power, he noted.

Addressing the media at Telangana Bhavan on Friday, Rao was highly critical of AICC In-charge for Telangana Digvijay Singh’s outbursts against TRS government’s flagship programme ‘Telangana Drinking Water Project’, aimed at providing safe drinking water to every household in the state.

Health Ministry is pro-active, sensitive on tobacco issue: Nadda

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Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Friday said that the Health Ministry is pro-active and sensitive on tobacco issue.

“I personally and my ministry don’t agree with Shyama Charan Gupta’s statement on tobacco,” Nadda said.

“Health Ministry is pro-active and sensitive on tobacco issue,” he added.

Maulana Azad Scholarship for Girls

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Only Girl Students belonging to National Minorities.

Should have secured not less than 55% marks (in aggregate) in the secondary school certificate examination (Class 10th) conducted by any recognized Centre/State Board of Secondary Education.

Family income of the student from all sources should be less than Rs. 1,00,000/-(Rupees one lakh only) in the preceding financial year

Should have Confirmed admission in class-XI.

The University/College/ Institute offering admission should be recognized by the Government at the Central or State level or any other competent authority.

Sales Executive at “IDBI Federal”

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Name: IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co. Ltd

Website: www.idbifederal.com

Financial Relationship Manager – Direct Sales

Candidate should possess B.Com/M. Com/MBA in any discipline

Financial Relationship Manager acts as an interface between the company & customers.

Should be able to offer customized insurance solution to the customers for all their financial needs.

The Primary responsibility is to drive the Insurance sales for Life & to manage and optimize the

customer acquisition model through work sites