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Posted in: VIDEOSWednesday, December 30, 2009
New sexual offence law soon: Veerappa Moily
India has decided that teenager Ruchika's tormentor ex-DGP SPS Rathore will not have the last laugh.The government's top ministers are now directly overseeing the case. They are monitoring and advising at every step so that Rathore is aptly punished for molesting his daughter's classmate.Law Minister Veerappa Moily has told NDTV that the Centre is quickly processing the sexual offences act so that no other girl suffers like Ruchika Girhotra did."In the long run, we would like to see rigorous law is enforced particularly on sexual offence committed by people. We are contemplating laws like sexual offences special course act. It can fast track within six months or one year. This is what we are trying to do," he said.The new law will ensure that...
New sexual offence law soon: Veerappa Moily
India has decided that teenager Ruchika's tormentor ex-DGP SPS Rathore will not have the last laugh.The government's top ministers are now directly overseeing the case. They are monitoring and advising at every step so that Rathore is aptly punished for molesting his daughter's classmate.Law Minister Veerappa Moily has told NDTV that the Centre is quickly processing the sexual offences act so that no other girl suffers like Ruchika Girhotra did."In the long run, we would like to see rigorous law is enforced particularly on sexual offence committed by people. We are contemplating laws like sexual offences special course act. It can fast track within six months or one year. This is what we are trying to do," he said.The new law will ensure that...
Soren sworn in as Jharkhand CM for third term
Shibu Soren, heading a five-party coalition, was on Wednesday sworn in as Jharkhand chief minister for the third time by Governor K Sankanarayanan.65-year-old Soren was administered oath of office and secrecy by the Governor at the Morabadi ground in Ranchi.BJP Jharkhand unit president Raghubar Das and AJSU chief Sudesh Mahato were sworn in as ministers along with Soren.Soren had staked claim to form the government on December 25 with the support of the BJP-JD(U) combine, AJSU and Jharkhand Janadhikar Manch (JJM) having a total of 44 MLAs in the 81-member Assembly and was invited by the Governor the next day to form the government.He has been asked to prove majority on the floor of the House by January...
Soren sworn in as Jharkhand CM for third term
Shibu Soren, heading a five-party coalition, was on Wednesday sworn in as Jharkhand chief minister for the third time by Governor K Sankanarayanan.65-year-old Soren was administered oath of office and secrecy by the Governor at the Morabadi ground in Ranchi.BJP Jharkhand unit president Raghubar Das and AJSU chief Sudesh Mahato were sworn in as ministers along with Soren.Soren had staked claim to form the government on December 25 with the support of the BJP-JD(U) combine, AJSU and Jharkhand Janadhikar Manch (JJM) having a total of 44 MLAs in the 81-member Assembly and was invited by the Governor the next day to form the government.He has been asked to prove majority on the floor of the House by January...
Smirk gone as SPS Rathore seeks bail in Ruchika case
Panchkula: The decision on the anticipatory bail plea of former Haryana director general of police SPS Rathore in the Patiala District Court has been deferred with District and Sessions Judge SP Singh reserving his order.Justice Singh will take up matter on January 1.Rathore had on Wednesday morning moved the court of Justice Singh seeking anticipatory bail in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case.A grim-faced Rathore came to Patiala District Court to seek the bail and refused to speak to the media despite repeated attempts to get his version of the story.Abha Rathore, counsel for Rathore, said that section applied in the two new FIRs registered go back 18-19 years and various higher courts including the Supreme Court have already given their...
Posted in: National NewsSmirk gone as SPS Rathore seeks bail in Ruchika case
Panchkula: The decision on the anticipatory bail plea of former Haryana director general of police SPS Rathore in the Patiala District Court has been deferred with District and Sessions Judge SP Singh reserving his order.Justice Singh will take up matter on January 1.Rathore had on Wednesday morning moved the court of Justice Singh seeking anticipatory bail in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case.A grim-faced Rathore came to Patiala District Court to seek the bail and refused to speak to the media despite repeated attempts to get his version of the story.Abha Rathore, counsel for Rathore, said that section applied in the two new FIRs registered go back 18-19 years and various higher courts including the Supreme Court have already given their...
Posted in: National NewsSunday, December 27, 2009
Andhra Pradesh Governor N D Tiwari resigns over sex scandal
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh governor N D Tiwari resigned from his chair on Saturday, a day after a TV expose showing the senior Congress leader allegedly indulging in sexual escapades in the Raj Bhavan here.However, according media reports, Tiwari said he is resigning on 'health grounds'. But it is being assumed that the 85-year-old's alleged "sexcapedes" exposed on Friday is the actual reason behind today's move.Andhra Governor N.D. Tiwari denies involvement in 'sex scandal'It was obvious on Saturday that the Centre would remove Tiwari from his post.The Andhra Pradesh government is likely to send a report on the incident to the Centre. The Union Home Ministry has sought a report from the Andhra Pradesh government, media reports said.Tiwari was shown in a compromising position with "call...
Posted in: National NewsAndhra Pradesh Governor N D Tiwari resigns over sex scandal
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh governor N D Tiwari resigned from his chair on Saturday, a day after a TV expose showing the senior Congress leader allegedly indulging in sexual escapades in the Raj Bhavan here.However, according media reports, Tiwari said he is resigning on 'health grounds'. But it is being assumed that the 85-year-old's alleged "sexcapedes" exposed on Friday is the actual reason behind today's move.Andhra Governor N.D. Tiwari denies involvement in 'sex scandal'It was obvious on Saturday that the Centre would remove Tiwari from his post.The Andhra Pradesh government is likely to send a report on the incident to the Centre. The Union Home Ministry has sought a report from the Andhra Pradesh government, media reports said.Tiwari was shown in a compromising position with "call...
Posted in: National NewsSaturday, December 26, 2009
Bangladesh Cricket Tri-series ODI squad announced
Dec 26The ODI squad for the cricket Tri-series in Bangladesh beginning from January 4 to 13 has been announced. Sachin Tendulkar is rested while pacemen Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar are dropped from India's 16-member squad. Dashing left-hander Yuvraj Singh speedster S Sreesanth and Bengal pacer Ashok Dinda have been included. Apart from India, hosts Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are the two other teams. This was announced by the BCCI Secretary N Srinivasan after a selection committee meeting in New Delhi. He said, Sachin Tendulkar has desired to be rested for the Tri-series at Bangladesh. He will however play the two match Test series in Chittagong and Dhaka which will be held after the Tri-series. Squad for the Tri-series---M S Dhoni (Captain),...
Posted in: SPORTSBangladesh Cricket Tri-series ODI squad announced
Dec 26The ODI squad for the cricket Tri-series in Bangladesh beginning from January 4 to 13 has been announced. Sachin Tendulkar is rested while pacemen Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar are dropped from India's 16-member squad. Dashing left-hander Yuvraj Singh speedster S Sreesanth and Bengal pacer Ashok Dinda have been included. Apart from India, hosts Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are the two other teams. This was announced by the BCCI Secretary N Srinivasan after a selection committee meeting in New Delhi. He said, Sachin Tendulkar has desired to be rested for the Tri-series at Bangladesh. He will however play the two match Test series in Chittagong and Dhaka which will be held after the Tri-series. Squad for the Tri-series---M S Dhoni (Captain),...
Posted in: SPORTSIndia to take on Lanka in 5th ODI at New Delhi on Sunday
Dec 26India will take on Sri Lanka in fifth and final One Day International Cricket Match at New Delhi tomorrow. As series in the bag, India would go all out to extend their lead 4-1 in five match series while Sri Lanka would look to minimise the gap by winning the last One Dayer. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who served a two match ban, is all set to lead the team ones again and some young players may also find place in the final squad....
Posted in: SPORTSIndia to take on Lanka in 5th ODI at New Delhi on Sunday
Dec 26India will take on Sri Lanka in fifth and final One Day International Cricket Match at New Delhi tomorrow. As series in the bag, India would go all out to extend their lead 4-1 in five match series while Sri Lanka would look to minimise the gap by winning the last One Dayer. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who served a two match ban, is all set to lead the team ones again and some young players may also find place in the final squad....
Posted in: SPORTSRupee appreciates by 22 paise, against $
Dec 24The rupee appreciated 22 paise, to 46.65 against the dollar. Gold surged 290 rupees, to 16,990 rupees per ten grams in Delhi, on festive demand. And crude oil futures rose 21 cents, to 76.88 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchan...
Posted in: BUSINESS NEWSRupee appreciates by 22 paise, against $
Dec 24The rupee appreciated 22 paise, to 46.65 against the dollar. Gold surged 290 rupees, to 16,990 rupees per ten grams in Delhi, on festive demand. And crude oil futures rose 21 cents, to 76.88 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchan...
Posted in: BUSINESS NEWSGold prices regain 17k level in national capital
Dec 26Gold prices regained the 17,000-level in the national capital today. The precious metal, which dipped below 17,000 level four days ago, rose by 80 rupees to trade at 17,040 per 10 gram on fresh buying for festivals like Christmas and New Year celebrations. Silver gained 100 rupees and silver ready traded at 27,9...
Posted in: BUSINESS NEWSGold prices regain 17k level in national capital
Dec 26Gold prices regained the 17,000-level in the national capital today. The precious metal, which dipped below 17,000 level four days ago, rose by 80 rupees to trade at 17,040 per 10 gram on fresh buying for festivals like Christmas and New Year celebrations. Silver gained 100 rupees and silver ready traded at 27,9...
Posted in: BUSINESS NEWSIndian fishermen released from Pak Jails reach Wagah
Dec 27Pakistan has released Indian 100 fishermen including 9 children. All of them belong to Kutch in Gujarat. They had inadvertently entered into Pakistan waters while fishing. They were received by SDM-One, Amritsar after they crossed over to India via Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post on Saturday evening. They have been released after spending more than three years in Pakistan jai...
Indian fishermen released from Pak Jails reach Wagah
Dec 27Pakistan has released Indian 100 fishermen including 9 children. All of them belong to Kutch in Gujarat. They had inadvertently entered into Pakistan waters while fishing. They were received by SDM-One, Amritsar after they crossed over to India via Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post on Saturday evening. They have been released after spending more than three years in Pakistan jai...
Death toll in Rajasthan bridge collapse rises to 28
DEATH TOLL IN RAJASTHANDec 27In Rajasthan, death toll in the collapse of a bridge under construction at Kota has risen to 28. The bridge over Chambal river collapsed on Thursday. 16 more bodies were recovered from debris on saturaday by the rescue team. About 40 persons are still trapped in debris. Today, divers of navy will start searching for the bodies in Chambal. Rescue operation is on with the help of army and other agencies.AIR correspondent from jaipur said it is a very tough task to recover bodies from heavy volume of debris which is 8000 tons but rescue teams are continuously working . Divers of Navy are searching bodies in Chambal river. Big cranes of Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant and Kota Super Thermal Power Station are also clearing...
Posted in: National NewsDeath toll in Rajasthan bridge collapse rises to 28
DEATH TOLL IN RAJASTHANDec 27In Rajasthan, death toll in the collapse of a bridge under construction at Kota has risen to 28. The bridge over Chambal river collapsed on Thursday. 16 more bodies were recovered from debris on saturaday by the rescue team. About 40 persons are still trapped in debris. Today, divers of navy will start searching for the bodies in Chambal. Rescue operation is on with the help of army and other agencies.AIR correspondent from jaipur said it is a very tough task to recover bodies from heavy volume of debris which is 8000 tons but rescue teams are continuously working . Divers of Navy are searching bodies in Chambal river. Big cranes of Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant and Kota Super Thermal Power Station are also clearing...
Posted in: National NewsAndhra Governor N.D. Tiwari resigns on health grounds
Dec 27Andhra Pradesh Governor N.D.Tiwari has resigned. He submitted his resignation to the President on health grounds. The resignation comes close on the heels of the controversial sex tape case allegedly involving him. A statement issued by the Raj Bhavan described the tapes as fabricated and far from truth.Earlier, a local TV channel played visuals showing alleged involvement of N.D. Tiwari in the case. The tape was stopped from being shown following directions by the Andhra High Court. Congress has welcomed the resignation of Andhra Pradesh Governor N.D. Tiwari. AICC Media Department Chief Janardhan Dwivedi told reporters that it is an appropriate decision keeping in view the high standards of public life. He said that Mr.Tiwari does not...
Posted in: AndhraPradesh NEWSAndhra Governor N.D. Tiwari resigns on health grounds
Dec 27Andhra Pradesh Governor N.D.Tiwari has resigned. He submitted his resignation to the President on health grounds. The resignation comes close on the heels of the controversial sex tape case allegedly involving him. A statement issued by the Raj Bhavan described the tapes as fabricated and far from truth.Earlier, a local TV channel played visuals showing alleged involvement of N.D. Tiwari in the case. The tape was stopped from being shown following directions by the Andhra High Court. Congress has welcomed the resignation of Andhra Pradesh Governor N.D. Tiwari. AICC Media Department Chief Janardhan Dwivedi told reporters that it is an appropriate decision keeping in view the high standards of public life. He said that Mr.Tiwari does not...
Posted in: AndhraPradesh NEWSWednesday, December 23, 2009
Govt proposes national counter terrorism centre
New Delhi: Calling for a radical restructuring of India's security architecture, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday proposed the setting up of a National Counter Terrorism Centre."As the name suggests the goal is to counter terrorism. Such an organisation does not exist today; it has to be created from scratch. I am told that the US was able to do it within 36 months of 9/11," Chidambaram said."India cannot afford to wait for 36 months. India must decide now to go forward and succeed in setting it up by the end of 2010," he added.He was delivering the 22nd Intelligence Bureau Centenary Endowment lecture here.Chidambaram asked state governments to recruit more policemen and women."In my estimate states would have to recruit over 400,000 constables this year and over the next two years...
Posted in: IBN liveGovt proposes national counter terrorism centre
New Delhi: Calling for a radical restructuring of India's security architecture, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday proposed the setting up of a National Counter Terrorism Centre."As the name suggests the goal is to counter terrorism. Such an organisation does not exist today; it has to be created from scratch. I am told that the US was able to do it within 36 months of 9/11," Chidambaram said."India cannot afford to wait for 36 months. India must decide now to go forward and succeed in setting it up by the end of 2010," he added.He was delivering the 22nd Intelligence Bureau Centenary Endowment lecture here.Chidambaram asked state governments to recruit more policemen and women."In my estimate states would have to recruit over 400,000 constables this year and over the next two years...
Posted in: IBN liveBSP MLA's son opens fire at South Delhi bar
New Delhi: The son of a BSP leader from Uttar Pradesh, who allegedly opened fire in a South Delhi bar On Wednesday over a minor altercation with the staff, surrendered to police in the evening. Vikas Singh, son of BSP leader Chandraveer Singh, allegedly fired from his pistol following an altercation with the staff of the Mocha resto-bar in Nehru Place around 11.45 am, police said.Vikas had purportedly gone to the bar to recover a handbag of his sister which was lost the night before when they were dining there.Vikas surrendered to police around 7.30 pm after which he was arrested, Additional DCP Virender Singh said. He was accompanied by his father Chandraveer to the police station.Preliminary inquiry revealed that Vikas' wife and sister had...
Posted in: zee newsBSP MLA's son opens fire at South Delhi bar
New Delhi: The son of a BSP leader from Uttar Pradesh, who allegedly opened fire in a South Delhi bar On Wednesday over a minor altercation with the staff, surrendered to police in the evening. Vikas Singh, son of BSP leader Chandraveer Singh, allegedly fired from his pistol following an altercation with the staff of the Mocha resto-bar in Nehru Place around 11.45 am, police said.Vikas had purportedly gone to the bar to recover a handbag of his sister which was lost the night before when they were dining there.Vikas surrendered to police around 7.30 pm after which he was arrested, Additional DCP Virender Singh said. He was accompanied by his father Chandraveer to the police station.Preliminary inquiry revealed that Vikas' wife and sister had...
Posted in: zee newsRuchika verdict: Experts to examine what went wrong
How could a senior policeman be asked to serve just six months in prison for molesting a teenager? As national outrage builds in the Ruchika Girhotra case, an expert panel of lawyers will try to figure out what went horribly wrong.SPS Rathore, who retired as Haryana's top police officer, the Director General of Police, in 2002, was found guilty of molesting 14-year-old Ruchika in 1990. Three years later, Ruchika committed suicide. Earlier this week, Rathore was sentenced to six months in prison, and then granted bail immediately.The National Commission of Women has announced that a panel will look into the loopholes that led to this mild sentence, one that many have attacked as a travesty of justice. The panel will submit its report in two...
Posted in: inRuchika verdict: Experts to examine what went wrong
How could a senior policeman be asked to serve just six months in prison for molesting a teenager? As national outrage builds in the Ruchika Girhotra case, an expert panel of lawyers will try to figure out what went horribly wrong.SPS Rathore, who retired as Haryana's top police officer, the Director General of Police, in 2002, was found guilty of molesting 14-year-old Ruchika in 1990. Three years later, Ruchika committed suicide. Earlier this week, Rathore was sentenced to six months in prison, and then granted bail immediately.The National Commission of Women has announced that a panel will look into the loopholes that led to this mild sentence, one that many have attacked as a travesty of justice. The panel will submit its report in two...
Posted in: inSaturday, December 12, 2009
What Tiger Woods wrote on his website
Here is the full text of a statement by golfer Tiger Woods issued on his website, www.tigerwoods.com"I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try."I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What's most important now is that my family has the time, privacy and safe haven we will need for personal healing."After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus...
What Tiger Woods wrote on his website
Here is the full text of a statement by golfer Tiger Woods issued on his website, www.tigerwoods.com"I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try."I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What's most important now is that my family has the time, privacy and safe haven we will need for personal healing."After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus...
All Andhra, Rayalseema cabinet ministers to quit
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh on Saturday plunged into an unprecedented political crisis with all the ministers from the Andhra and Rayalaseema regions deciding to resign to protest the Central Government's decision to grant separate statehood to Telangana.At a meeting in Hyderabad, all 20 ministers from the two regions decided to submit their resignations to Chief Minister K Rosaiah.Minister for Municipal Administration Anam Ramnarayana Reddy told reporters that they would meet Rosaiah to convey their decision and submit their resignations."There is pressure on us from the people to join the movement for a united Andhra Pradesh and hence we have decided to quit," he said amid the growing unrest in the two regions.Three ministers later met the Chief Minister and conveyed their decision to him....
All Andhra, Rayalseema cabinet ministers to quit
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh on Saturday plunged into an unprecedented political crisis with all the ministers from the Andhra and Rayalaseema regions deciding to resign to protest the Central Government's decision to grant separate statehood to Telangana.At a meeting in Hyderabad, all 20 ministers from the two regions decided to submit their resignations to Chief Minister K Rosaiah.Minister for Municipal Administration Anam Ramnarayana Reddy told reporters that they would meet Rosaiah to convey their decision and submit their resignations."There is pressure on us from the people to join the movement for a united Andhra Pradesh and hence we have decided to quit," he said amid the growing unrest in the two regions.Three ministers later met the Chief Minister and conveyed their decision to him....
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Obama brushes off Nobel criticism
Barack Obama, the US president, has acknowledged criticism of his Nobel Peace Prize, which he is being awarded just days after he ordered an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan. The wartime president said he hoped success in his goals of cutting nuclear weapons and tackling climate change would reduce criticism of his prize being premature. Speaking in Norwegian capital Oslo on Thursday, he admitted he was surprised at receiving the award. "I have no doubt that there are others that may be more deserving. My task here is to continue on the path that I believe is not only important for America but important for lasting peace in the world," he said. The...
Obama brushes off Nobel criticism
Barack Obama, the US president, has acknowledged criticism of his Nobel Peace Prize, which he is being awarded just days after he ordered an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan. The wartime president said he hoped success in his goals of cutting nuclear weapons and tackling climate change would reduce criticism of his prize being premature. Speaking in Norwegian capital Oslo on Thursday, he admitted he was surprised at receiving the award. "I have no doubt that there are others that may be more deserving. My task here is to continue on the path that I believe is not only important for America but important for lasting peace in the world," he said. The...
Vineet Nayyar is Satyam’s chief
HYDERABAD: Mahindra Satyam has announced the appointment of Vineet Nayyar as the company’s chairman. Nayyar was so far heading the company as vice-chairman.Announcing this after the company’s board meeting, a Mahindra Satyam statement also said that the company had appointed former Sebi chairman M Damodaran and Gautam Kaji as additional directors with immediate effect, expanding its board to eight members.Meanwhile, the company said it had appointed Deloitte Haskins & Sells as the company’s statutory auditor for fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 as well as fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, one of the two audit firms roped in by the postscam Satyam Board to restate accounts, will vet the accounts of Mahindra...
Vineet Nayyar is Satyam’s chief
HYDERABAD: Mahindra Satyam has announced the appointment of Vineet Nayyar as the company’s chairman. Nayyar was so far heading the company as vice-chairman.Announcing this after the company’s board meeting, a Mahindra Satyam statement also said that the company had appointed former Sebi chairman M Damodaran and Gautam Kaji as additional directors with immediate effect, expanding its board to eight members.Meanwhile, the company said it had appointed Deloitte Haskins & Sells as the company’s statutory auditor for fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 as well as fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, one of the two audit firms roped in by the postscam Satyam Board to restate accounts, will vet the accounts of Mahindra...
Chidambaram defends Telangana announcement
NEW DELHI: The Telangana issue rocked the Rajya Sabha twice Thursday with the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) accusing home minister P. Chidambaram of breach of propriety for having made a public announcement on the issue when parliament was in session.Calm was restored only after Chidambaram said he had no option but to make the late night announcement on Wednesday, setting in motion the process of carving a Telangana state out of Andhra Pradesh."When he (M. Venkaiah Nadu of the BJP) raised the issue in the house yesterday, the government was not in a position to respond as consultations were still underway. When the consultations were completed very late at night, we couldn't brook any delay (in making the announcement)," Chidambaram said after the BJP raised the issue for the second time during...
Chidambaram defends Telangana announcement
NEW DELHI: The Telangana issue rocked the Rajya Sabha twice Thursday with the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) accusing home minister P. Chidambaram of breach of propriety for having made a public announcement on the issue when parliament was in session.Calm was restored only after Chidambaram said he had no option but to make the late night announcement on Wednesday, setting in motion the process of carving a Telangana state out of Andhra Pradesh."When he (M. Venkaiah Nadu of the BJP) raised the issue in the house yesterday, the government was not in a position to respond as consultations were still underway. When the consultations were completed very late at night, we couldn't brook any delay (in making the announcement)," Chidambaram said after the BJP raised the issue for the second time during...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Have patience on Telangana: Sonia tells Cong MPs
New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi today told party MPs from the Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh to have "patience" on the separate statehood demand as she is seized of the matter.She made the remarks to a group of MPs from the state who called on her to greet on her 64th birthday here.The MPs also told her that the people of Telangana are "hoping that the Congress President will come to their rescue and take steps for the creation of Telangana.""We told her about the Telangana demand. She asked us to be patient and that she is aware of the issue completely and will take a decision," Malkajgiri MP Sathyanarayana Sarvey told news agency.Besides him, several MPs, including Karimnagar MP Ponnam Prabhakar was also present during the meeting.Sarvey said the MPs also apprised the Congress...
Have patience on Telangana: Sonia tells Cong MPs
New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi today told party MPs from the Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh to have "patience" on the separate statehood demand as she is seized of the matter.She made the remarks to a group of MPs from the state who called on her to greet on her 64th birthday here.The MPs also told her that the people of Telangana are "hoping that the Congress President will come to their rescue and take steps for the creation of Telangana.""We told her about the Telangana demand. She asked us to be patient and that she is aware of the issue completely and will take a decision," Malkajgiri MP Sathyanarayana Sarvey told news agency.Besides him, several MPs, including Karimnagar MP Ponnam Prabhakar was also present during the meeting.Sarvey said the MPs also apprised the Congress...
Telangana issue figures in Parliament, RS adjourns briefly
With passions running high in Andhra Pradesh over the Telangana issue, Parliament today expressed concern over TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao's deteriorating health as Rajya Sabha witnessed an adjournment after BJP pressed for an immediate response from government.BJP members forced adjournment of the Upper House for a brief period pressing for government's response on the issue of Telangana and the health of Rao. They stormed the well and raised slogans after M Venkaiah Naidu demanded that Home Minister P Chidambaram should make a statement.In Lok Sabha, Speaker Meira Kumar was joined by Leader of Opposition L K Advani and several other leaders in expressing concern over the health of Rao, whose fast-unto-death for a separate state entered the 11th day today. "It is the wish of the entire...
Telangana issue figures in Parliament, RS adjourns briefly
With passions running high in Andhra Pradesh over the Telangana issue, Parliament today expressed concern over TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao's deteriorating health as Rajya Sabha witnessed an adjournment after BJP pressed for an immediate response from government.BJP members forced adjournment of the Upper House for a brief period pressing for government's response on the issue of Telangana and the health of Rao. They stormed the well and raised slogans after M Venkaiah Naidu demanded that Home Minister P Chidambaram should make a statement.In Lok Sabha, Speaker Meira Kumar was joined by Leader of Opposition L K Advani and several other leaders in expressing concern over the health of Rao, whose fast-unto-death for a separate state entered the 11th day today. "It is the wish of the entire...
Antisocial elements or Maoists in Telangana movement?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah Wednesday said "anti-social elements" had joined the movement for a Telangana state. Police believe Maoists have penetrated the movement through students and other sympathisers.While Rosaiah told reporters in the assembly premises that his government had received information about "anti-social elements" and was looking into it, a senior police official pointed out that Maoists always supported the demand for separate Telangana state."Everybody knows the problems in states like Jharkhand. Telangana is their (Maoists) birthplace and naturally they will try to take advantage of the situation," said Inspector General of Police A.R. Anuradha.The police crackdown on students at Osmania University also came following intelligence reports that Maoists had joined...
Antisocial elements or Maoists in Telangana movement?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah Wednesday said "anti-social elements" had joined the movement for a Telangana state. Police believe Maoists have penetrated the movement through students and other sympathisers.While Rosaiah told reporters in the assembly premises that his government had received information about "anti-social elements" and was looking into it, a senior police official pointed out that Maoists always supported the demand for separate Telangana state."Everybody knows the problems in states like Jharkhand. Telangana is their (Maoists) birthplace and naturally they will try to take advantage of the situation," said Inspector General of Police A.R. Anuradha.The police crackdown on students at Osmania University also came following intelligence reports that Maoists had joined...
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
TRS chief's condition serious, asked to end fast
Hyderabad, Dec 8 (IANS) The health of Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao, who is on fast-unto-death demanding a separate Telangana state, has begun deteriorating and doctors have warned that continuing the hunger strike could endanger his life.KCR, as Rao is popularly known, continued the hunger strike for the 10th day Tuesday at the state-run Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS).NIMS director Prasada Rao told reporters that the reports of KCR's blood tests show signs of deterioration and asked him to immediately call off the fast.If he continues the fast, this would lead to serious problems. 'What sort of problems we can't say but this could endanger his life,' he said.A team of doctors monitoring KCR's health has asked his family members to convince him to end...
