Saturday, July 31, 2010

Sachin rested, Yuvi recalled for ODI tri-series

Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir have been rested from the 15-membered squad for the forthcoming one-day tri-series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand, the National Selection Committee announced on Saturday.While Sachin incurred a groin injury during his marathon knock of 200 during the second Test against Sri Lanka, Gambhir has been left out due to his knee injury.Yuvraj Singh, however, found his way back into the ODI squad after being dropped from the Asia Cup. google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); Tamil Nadu off-spinner R Ashwin and Jharkhand batsman Saurabh Tiwary,...

Sachin rested, Yuvi recalled for ODI tri-series

Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir have been rested from the 15-membered squad for the forthcoming one-day tri-series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand, the National Selection Committee announced on Saturday.While Sachin incurred a groin injury during his marathon knock of 200 during the second Test against Sri Lanka, Gambhir has been left out due to his knee injury.Yuvraj Singh, however, found his way back into the ODI squad after being dropped from the Asia Cup. google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); Tamil Nadu off-spinner R Ashwin and Jharkhand batsman Saurabh Tiwary,...

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'Rahul said he'd commit suicide if I didn't call him'

In the lastest twist to the Rahul Mahajan-Dimpy domestic violence saga, actress and Rahul's ex says she fears he will harm himself or herA day after Rahul Mahajan's wife Dimpy walked out on him, and promptly walked back, former girlfriend Payal Rohatgi says he's been threatening her as well.The starlet who was dating Mahajan when they were both participants on reality show Bigg Boss 2, says he called her on Friday. "Rahul has been calling on my landline since yesterday. He told my maid he'd commit suicide if I didn't talk to him. He told her, 'Didi ko bolo phone karegi nahin toh main suicide karunga."Suicide threatThat Mahajan has been calling her for the past couple of months is known, but the suicide threat has made the actress...

'Rahul said he'd commit suicide if I didn't call him'

In the lastest twist to the Rahul Mahajan-Dimpy domestic violence saga, actress and Rahul's ex says she fears he will harm himself or herA day after Rahul Mahajan's wife Dimpy walked out on him, and promptly walked back, former girlfriend Payal Rohatgi says he's been threatening her as well.The starlet who was dating Mahajan when they were both participants on reality show Bigg Boss 2, says he called her on Friday. "Rahul has been calling on my landline since yesterday. He told my maid he'd commit suicide if I didn't talk to him. He told her, 'Didi ko bolo phone karegi nahin toh main suicide karunga."Suicide threatThat Mahajan has been calling her for the past couple of months is known, but the suicide threat has made the actress...

Indian High Commission slams Kalmadi's claim

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association President and Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi is now on a sticky wicket as the Indian High Commission in Britain has refuted his claim that money was paid to a company recommended by them.The Indian High Commission has denied his claim that it had recommended AM Cars and AM Films UK Ltd, which were used for organising a Commonwealth Games function. Kalmadi had said that the little known company was hired on the recommendation of the High Commission alone. "AM cars and vans that we appointed for transport was recommended by the Indian High Commission," Kalmadi said on Saturday.Moreover, the High Commission officials say they never gave a formal recommendation."A...

Indian High Commission slams Kalmadi's claim

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association President and Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi is now on a sticky wicket as the Indian High Commission in Britain has refuted his claim that money was paid to a company recommended by them.The Indian High Commission has denied his claim that it had recommended AM Cars and AM Films UK Ltd, which were used for organising a Commonwealth Games function. Kalmadi had said that the little known company was hired on the recommendation of the High Commission alone. "AM cars and vans that we appointed for transport was recommended by the Indian High Commission," Kalmadi said on Saturday.Moreover, the High Commission officials say they never gave a formal recommendation."A...

Afghan women fear the loss of modest gains

MAHMUD-E RAQI (Afghanistan): Women's precarious rights in Afghanistan have begun seeping away. Girls' schools are closing; working women are threatened; advocates are attacked; and terrified families are increasingly confining their daughters to home.For women, instability, as much as the Taliban militants themselves, is the enemy. Women are casualties of the fighting, not only in the already conservative and embattled Pashtun south and east but also in districts in the north and centre of the country where other armed groups have sprung up.As Afghan and Western governments explore reconciliation with the Taliban, women fear that the peace they long for may come at the price of rights that have improved since the Taliban government was overthrown...

Afghan women fear the loss of modest gains

MAHMUD-E RAQI (Afghanistan): Women's precarious rights in Afghanistan have begun seeping away. Girls' schools are closing; working women are threatened; advocates are attacked; and terrified families are increasingly confining their daughters to home.For women, instability, as much as the Taliban militants themselves, is the enemy. Women are casualties of the fighting, not only in the already conservative and embattled Pashtun south and east but also in districts in the north and centre of the country where other armed groups have sprung up.As Afghan and Western governments explore reconciliation with the Taliban, women fear that the peace they long for may come at the price of rights that have improved since the Taliban government was overthrown...

Fire broke out in timber factory; none injured

Kanpur, Jul 31 (PTI) A fire broke out today in a timber godown destroying plywood worth lakhs of rupees in Jhakarkati area, police said today. The fire broke out in Omkarnath and Sons Timber Factory and Godown in the wee hours this morning, a police spokesman said. It took more than four hours by a dozen fire brigades to douse the flames, he said. No one was, however, injured in the incident. The reason behind the fire is not known yet, he said.Shillong, July 31 (PTI) Meghalaya Governor R S Mooshahary today expressed concern over the rising crime against women in the tribal matrilineal Khasi community of Meghalaya, where women are held in high esteem. Mooshahary said statistics revealed a rising trend of rape cases and molestations against women in the state and the problem had become a matter...

Fire broke out in timber factory; none injured

Kanpur, Jul 31 (PTI) A fire broke out today in a timber godown destroying plywood worth lakhs of rupees in Jhakarkati area, police said today. The fire broke out in Omkarnath and Sons Timber Factory and Godown in the wee hours this morning, a police spokesman said. It took more than four hours by a dozen fire brigades to douse the flames, he said. No one was, however, injured in the incident. The reason behind the fire is not known yet, he said.Shillong, July 31 (PTI) Meghalaya Governor R S Mooshahary today expressed concern over the rising crime against women in the tribal matrilineal Khasi community of Meghalaya, where women are held in high esteem. Mooshahary said statistics revealed a rising trend of rape cases and molestations against women in the state and the problem had become a matter...

Gold recovers on global cues

New Delhi, July 31 (PTI) Gold recovered by Rs 95 to Rs 18,145 per ten grams in the bullion market today on emergence of buying by stockists and retail customers and a sharp rally in prices overseas. Silver also spurted by Rs 450 to Rs 28,900 per kg on increased off take by industrial units and coins makers. Gold in global markets, which normally set the price trend on domestic markets, recorded a sharp rise of 14.90 dollar to 1,181.40 dollar an ounce in New York last evening. Gold of 99.99 purity and 99.5 purity recovered by Rs 95 each to Rs 18,145 and Rs 18,045 per ten grams respectively. They had lost Rs 35 each in the previous session. Sovereign remained steady at Rs 14,500 per piece of eight gram in restricted buying. In line with a general rising trend, silver ready spurted by Rs 450...

Curfew clamped in all major towns of Kashmir,protests continue

Srinagar, July 31 (PTI) Curfew was today clamped in all major towns of Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, as protestors torched a railway station and clashed with security forces, who opened fire leaving one person dead and over 25 others injured, including several policemen. Angry protestors clashed with police at various places in the Valley and burnt the Special operations Camp in Pattan in North Kashmir besides attempting to ransack the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police''s Batallion headquarter at Naidkhai in Sumbhal. Police officials said a big group of stone pelters attacked the Batallion headquarters leaving SP Bandipore Sheikh Junaid injured besides several other policemen. While containing the unruly mob, one protestor died, a police spokesman said, adding one of the injured was stated...

Gold recovers on global cues

New Delhi, July 31 (PTI) Gold recovered by Rs 95 to Rs 18,145 per ten grams in the bullion market today on emergence of buying by stockists and retail customers and a sharp rally in prices overseas. Silver also spurted by Rs 450 to Rs 28,900 per kg on increased off take by industrial units and coins makers. Gold in global markets, which normally set the price trend on domestic markets, recorded a sharp rise of 14.90 dollar to 1,181.40 dollar an ounce in New York last evening. Gold of 99.99 purity and 99.5 purity recovered by Rs 95 each to Rs 18,145 and Rs 18,045 per ten grams respectively. They had lost Rs 35 each in the previous session. Sovereign remained steady at Rs 14,500 per piece of eight gram in restricted buying. In line with a general rising trend, silver ready spurted by Rs 450...

Curfew clamped in all major towns of Kashmir,protests continue

Srinagar, July 31 (PTI) Curfew was today clamped in all major towns of Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, as protestors torched a railway station and clashed with security forces, who opened fire leaving one person dead and over 25 others injured, including several policemen. Angry protestors clashed with police at various places in the Valley and burnt the Special operations Camp in Pattan in North Kashmir besides attempting to ransack the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police''s Batallion headquarter at Naidkhai in Sumbhal. Police officials said a big group of stone pelters attacked the Batallion headquarters leaving SP Bandipore Sheikh Junaid injured besides several other policemen. While containing the unruly mob, one protestor died, a police spokesman said, adding one of the injured was stated...

Nun identifies one person during identification parade

Cuttack, Jul 31 (PTI) The Catholic nun, who was allegedly raped during the communal riots in Orissa''s Kandhamal district in 2008, today identified one person during an identification parade at the Choudwar jail here, officials said today. The nun was able to identify one person who was among the mob which attacked the Baliguda church in the district on August 25, 2008, they said, adding Thomas Chellan, a priest, who was present when the nun was raped, identified three persons. This is the third time the nun took part in the parade. She had identified two persons at the first parade and seven in the second held in January and June 2009 respectively. The test identification parade was supervised by Cuttack Sadar Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM). The riots occurred in Kandhamal district...

Nun identifies one person during identification parade

Cuttack, Jul 31 (PTI) The Catholic nun, who was allegedly raped during the communal riots in Orissa''s Kandhamal district in 2008, today identified one person during an identification parade at the Choudwar jail here, officials said today. The nun was able to identify one person who was among the mob which attacked the Baliguda church in the district on August 25, 2008, they said, adding Thomas Chellan, a priest, who was present when the nun was raped, identified three persons. This is the third time the nun took part in the parade. She had identified two persons at the first parade and seven in the second held in January and June 2009 respectively. The test identification parade was supervised by Cuttack Sadar Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM). The riots occurred in Kandhamal district...

Three crore pending cases? Patil wants review

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Saturday called for a review of figures that put the number of pending cases before Indian courts at a staggering 3 crore. She also stressed on innovative ways to clear the backlog.Patil's call came in response to Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia's contention that more than 50 percent of the cases counted as 'arrears' were in fact filed only a year back. He said such cases could be described as 'pending' but not as 'arrears'.Delivering her inaugural address at the two-day all-India seminar on judicial reforms, Patil asked the legal fraternity to look for innovative ways to clear the backlog. She said a litigant had only one life but litigation transcended generations.The seminar was organised by the Confederation of Indian Bar.Patil said archival...

Three crore pending cases? Patil wants review

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Saturday called for a review of figures that put the number of pending cases before Indian courts at a staggering 3 crore. She also stressed on innovative ways to clear the backlog.Patil's call came in response to Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia's contention that more than 50 percent of the cases counted as 'arrears' were in fact filed only a year back. He said such cases could be described as 'pending' but not as 'arrears'.Delivering her inaugural address at the two-day all-India seminar on judicial reforms, Patil asked the legal fraternity to look for innovative ways to clear the backlog. She said a litigant had only one life but litigation transcended generations.The seminar was organised by the Confederation of Indian Bar.Patil said archival...

Rape accused gets acquitted; case registered against victim

Muzaffarnagar, Jul 31 (PTI) A local court acquitted four persons in an attempt to rape case and issued notices to the girl and her father to appear before it on August 26 for giving false evidence. Additional District Judge P C Shrivastava acquitted four persons Gopal, his father Roop Ram, brother Yashpal and mother Anguri due to lack of evidence. The court has also issued notices to Urmila and her father Bhanwar Singh for giving false evidence in the rape case. According to the prosecution, the girl had charged her tutor Gopal and his family members with an attempt to rape and forcible confinement at Bahari village in the district on April 10, 20...

Rape accused gets acquitted; case registered against victim

Muzaffarnagar, Jul 31 (PTI) A local court acquitted four persons in an attempt to rape case and issued notices to the girl and her father to appear before it on August 26 for giving false evidence. Additional District Judge P C Shrivastava acquitted four persons Gopal, his father Roop Ram, brother Yashpal and mother Anguri due to lack of evidence. The court has also issued notices to Urmila and her father Bhanwar Singh for giving false evidence in the rape case. According to the prosecution, the girl had charged her tutor Gopal and his family members with an attempt to rape and forcible confinement at Bahari village in the district on April 10, 20...

National highway closed till August 8 for Kawad Yatra

Muzaffarnagar/Ghaziabad, Jul 31 (PTI) In a measure to ensure a smooth ''Kawad Yatra'', the Delhi-Haridwar national highway has been closed from today keeping in mind the huge rush during the event, officials said here. The highway to Haridwar via Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad and Modinagar has been closed for eight days due to the rush of devotees. Pilgrims have been allowed to pass via Ganga Canal road, they said. "The highway has been closed to prevent any untoward incidents," Muzaffarnagar District Magistrate Santish Kumar said. The traffic from Delhi to Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Roorki has been diverted to alternative routes from today. "All the traffic going to Meerut from Delhi will be diverted from National Highway 24 via Lal Kua, Pilakhuwa Hapur, Babugarh, Garhmukteshwar and Kithore,"...

National highway closed till August 8 for Kawad Yatra

Muzaffarnagar/Ghaziabad, Jul 31 (PTI) In a measure to ensure a smooth ''Kawad Yatra'', the Delhi-Haridwar national highway has been closed from today keeping in mind the huge rush during the event, officials said here. The highway to Haridwar via Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad and Modinagar has been closed for eight days due to the rush of devotees. Pilgrims have been allowed to pass via Ganga Canal road, they said. "The highway has been closed to prevent any untoward incidents," Muzaffarnagar District Magistrate Santish Kumar said. The traffic from Delhi to Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Roorki has been diverted to alternative routes from today. "All the traffic going to Meerut from Delhi will be diverted from National Highway 24 via Lal Kua, Pilakhuwa Hapur, Babugarh, Garhmukteshwar and Kithore,"...

Munda accuses UPA of using CBI as political instrument

Jamshedpur, July 31 (PTI) Accusing the Centre of using the CBI as its political instrument, BJP leader Arjun Munda today said the agency was bent on "harassing" the Narendra Modi government in the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case. "It is really ridiculous that the investigative agency, which was bent on harassing the Gujarat government, headed by Narendra Modi, at the behest of the UPA, has filed 30,000 pages of chargesheet in connection with the Sohrabuddin case whereas it had filed only one page chargesheet even though over 30,000 people were killed in the Bhogal gas leak," BJP National General Secretary and MP told reporters. The former Jharkhand Chief Minister alleged that the then Union Government had also misused CBI for protecting the Union Carbide Chief, Warren Anderson. Referring to...

Munda accuses UPA of using CBI as political instrument

Jamshedpur, July 31 (PTI) Accusing the Centre of using the CBI as its political instrument, BJP leader Arjun Munda today said the agency was bent on "harassing" the Narendra Modi government in the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case. "It is really ridiculous that the investigative agency, which was bent on harassing the Gujarat government, headed by Narendra Modi, at the behest of the UPA, has filed 30,000 pages of chargesheet in connection with the Sohrabuddin case whereas it had filed only one page chargesheet even though over 30,000 people were killed in the Bhogal gas leak," BJP National General Secretary and MP told reporters. The former Jharkhand Chief Minister alleged that the then Union Government had also misused CBI for protecting the Union Carbide Chief, Warren Anderson. Referring to...

Maoist menace will be contained in three years: PC

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said that the government aims to substantially contain the Maoist menace in the country within three years. Answering a question about Maoist threat in the country, Chidambaram said change of heart among the leftist rebels has to come through, as there is no place for armed rebellion in a parliamentary democracy. Speaking about the volatile situation in parts of Kashmir, Chidambaram said the government of India has no reservation in talking to various elements in Kashmir to resolve the situati...

Maoist menace will be contained in three years: PC

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said that the government aims to substantially contain the Maoist menace in the country within three years. Answering a question about Maoist threat in the country, Chidambaram said change of heart among the leftist rebels has to come through, as there is no place for armed rebellion in a parliamentary democracy. Speaking about the volatile situation in parts of Kashmir, Chidambaram said the government of India has no reservation in talking to various elements in Kashmir to resolve the situati...

Govts must exercise restraint in approaching courts: President

New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Governments being the biggest litigants should exercise restraint in approaching courts in order to decongest the system and reduce overall pendency of cases, President Pratibha Patil said today. "Government agencies being one of the biggest litigants must exercise restraint from routinely instituting litigation and clogging the system," she said while inaugurating a seminar on judicial reforms here. Calling for efforts to ensure speedy delivery of justice, Patil stressed on the need to re-look into the archaic laws to make them in tune with the present requirements, saying "making the language of law simple can prevent unnecessary litigation". She said there was a need to analayse challenges, particularly the infrastructural requirements for a quick justice delivery...

CJI attacks Govt on appointment of Public Prosecutors

New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Chief Justice of Indian S H Kapadia today virtually attacked the government for withdrawing the consultation process in the appointment of public prosecutors who play a key role in the criminal justice delivery system. Justice Kapadia who shared concern on the issue of administration of criminal justice system said judicial reforms can take place only if it is coupled with reforms in the legislations and Bar. Quoting Section 24 of the CrPC, the CJI said the provision mandated the Government to consult the High Court and the Sessions Court for appointment of public prosecutors, but over the years the process has been given a go bye. "We should make use of modern technology. We need to amend the rules and bring about these changes, because I personally believe please...

Govts must exercise restraint in approaching courts: President

New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Governments being the biggest litigants should exercise restraint in approaching courts in order to decongest the system and reduce overall pendency of cases, President Pratibha Patil said today. "Government agencies being one of the biggest litigants must exercise restraint from routinely instituting litigation and clogging the system," she said while inaugurating a seminar on judicial reforms here. Calling for efforts to ensure speedy delivery of justice, Patil stressed on the need to re-look into the archaic laws to make them in tune with the present requirements, saying "making the language of law simple can prevent unnecessary litigation". She said there was a need to analayse challenges, particularly the infrastructural requirements for a quick justice delivery...

CJI attacks Govt on appointment of Public Prosecutors

New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Chief Justice of Indian S H Kapadia today virtually attacked the government for withdrawing the consultation process in the appointment of public prosecutors who play a key role in the criminal justice delivery system. Justice Kapadia who shared concern on the issue of administration of criminal justice system said judicial reforms can take place only if it is coupled with reforms in the legislations and Bar. Quoting Section 24 of the CrPC, the CJI said the provision mandated the Government to consult the High Court and the Sessions Court for appointment of public prosecutors, but over the years the process has been given a go bye. "We should make use of modern technology. We need to amend the rules and bring about these changes, because I personally believe please...

Passengers harassed as AI flight delays departure

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 31 (PTI) A Doha-bound Air India flight''s departure here has been inordinately delayed due to "operational reasons" causing harassment to 160 passengers. Several passengers who are migrant workers said it was for them important to reach workplaces in time. "Majority of passengers booked for the flight were migrant workers in the Gulf. They might even lose the job if they fail to get to their workplace in time", one of the passengers said. The flight which was to have taken off at 8.45 pm last night was delayed is expected to take off this afternoon, airline officials said, adding the stranded passengers were accommodated in hotels. Some of the passengers complained that they were caught unawares by the delay and the airline officials did not give them any convincing...

MDMK will continue to have ''top'' as symbol: Vaiko

Chennai, Jul 31 (PTI) The MDMK today said it would continue to have ''top'' as its symbol for the next six years despite the Election Commission derecognising it as regional party in Tamil Nadu. The EC''s order on the allocation of symbol had clearly stated that a derecognised party would be given the same symbol it had contested for the next six years, party chief Vaiko said here in a statement. Though the party would not get time allotted for election broadcasts and telecasts, it would have its ''top'' symbol till July 29, 2016, he said. The EC had provided this security to the derecognised parties, he said, claiming MDMK would get back its recognition as a regional party after next year''s Assembly elections. The rules regarding recognition of parties had clearly stated that a party, which...

Passengers harassed as AI flight delays departure

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 31 (PTI) A Doha-bound Air India flight''s departure here has been inordinately delayed due to "operational reasons" causing harassment to 160 passengers. Several passengers who are migrant workers said it was for them important to reach workplaces in time. "Majority of passengers booked for the flight were migrant workers in the Gulf. They might even lose the job if they fail to get to their workplace in time", one of the passengers said. The flight which was to have taken off at 8.45 pm last night was delayed is expected to take off this afternoon, airline officials said, adding the stranded passengers were accommodated in hotels. Some of the passengers complained that they were caught unawares by the delay and the airline officials did not give them any convincing...

MDMK will continue to have ''top'' as symbol: Vaiko

Chennai, Jul 31 (PTI) The MDMK today said it would continue to have ''top'' as its symbol for the next six years despite the Election Commission derecognising it as regional party in Tamil Nadu. The EC''s order on the allocation of symbol had clearly stated that a derecognised party would be given the same symbol it had contested for the next six years, party chief Vaiko said here in a statement. Though the party would not get time allotted for election broadcasts and telecasts, it would have its ''top'' symbol till July 29, 2016, he said. The EC had provided this security to the derecognised parties, he said, claiming MDMK would get back its recognition as a regional party after next year''s Assembly elections. The rules regarding recognition of parties had clearly stated that a party, which...

22-year old student ends life in Osmania varsity campus

Hyderabad, Jul 31 (PTI) A 22-year-old engineering student allegedly committed suicide in the Osmania University campus here, in support for the formation of separate Telangana state, police said today. East Zone DCP M C Ladda told PTI that the charred body of P Eshan Reddy was found near the varsity library this morning and it looks like the youth immolated himself last night. The cause of the death will be known only after the post-mortem. A bag was also found near Reddy''s body containing a suicide note and an empty bottle, police official said. Reddy, who recently completed his BTech from a city college in Ibrahimpattnam, said in the suicide note purportedly written by him, that he was sacrificing his life after his wish that all the 12 legislators, who resigned demanding formation of separate...

22-year old student ends life in Osmania varsity campus

Hyderabad, Jul 31 (PTI) A 22-year-old engineering student allegedly committed suicide in the Osmania University campus here, in support for the formation of separate Telangana state, police said today. East Zone DCP M C Ladda told PTI that the charred body of P Eshan Reddy was found near the varsity library this morning and it looks like the youth immolated himself last night. The cause of the death will be known only after the post-mortem. A bag was also found near Reddy''s body containing a suicide note and an empty bottle, police official said. Reddy, who recently completed his BTech from a city college in Ibrahimpattnam, said in the suicide note purportedly written by him, that he was sacrificing his life after his wish that all the 12 legislators, who resigned demanding formation of separate...

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4 killed in firing, Srinagar under curfew

Breaking more than a week-long lull, four persons were killed in firing by securitymen as protests erupted again in the Valley today after firing in the Natipora neighbourhood of Srinagar left two youths wounded. There were reports of clashes between security forces and protesters at more than 26 places. Curfew was imposed in Srinagar but hundreds took to the streets late at night after calls for protests were made from loudspeakers in mosques. Two persons were killed when CRPF and police opened fire at protesters in Amargarh near Sopore. At least 45 people were injured. Earlier, the CRPF opened fire in Chanpora in Srinagar, leaving five youths injured. There was firing in Pattan too and two more were killed. Pattan Block Medical Officer Dr...

4 killed in firing, Srinagar under curfew

Breaking more than a week-long lull, four persons were killed in firing by securitymen as protests erupted again in the Valley today after firing in the Natipora neighbourhood of Srinagar left two youths wounded. There were reports of clashes between security forces and protesters at more than 26 places. Curfew was imposed in Srinagar but hundreds took to the streets late at night after calls for protests were made from loudspeakers in mosques. Two persons were killed when CRPF and police opened fire at protesters in Amargarh near Sopore. At least 45 people were injured. Earlier, the CRPF opened fire in Chanpora in Srinagar, leaving five youths injured. There was firing in Pattan too and two more were killed. Pattan Block Medical Officer Dr...

Corruption scandal hits 2010 Games, organisers deny charges

New Delhi: Only two months before India's big sporting moment, the Commonwealth Games (CWG) have been hit hard by a huge corruption scandal and some tough questions from Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar, who wants an explanation on delays, costs and corruption. From UK comes a letter written by Deputy High Commissioner of India in London, Rajesh N Prasad, to the Sports Ministry about allegations of corruption made by the UK government, which says that 25,000 pounds sent from the CWG in India to a company, AM films, in UK, is unaccounted for.The UK government raised a red flag after it followed the money trail from the CWG accounts in India to AM Films. The UK tax office then wrote to the Indian High Commission on June. The UK Government has launched an investigation into the matter.Sources...

Corruption scandal hits 2010 Games, organisers deny charges

New Delhi: Only two months before India's big sporting moment, the Commonwealth Games (CWG) have been hit hard by a huge corruption scandal and some tough questions from Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar, who wants an explanation on delays, costs and corruption. From UK comes a letter written by Deputy High Commissioner of India in London, Rajesh N Prasad, to the Sports Ministry about allegations of corruption made by the UK government, which says that 25,000 pounds sent from the CWG in India to a company, AM films, in UK, is unaccounted for.The UK government raised a red flag after it followed the money trail from the CWG accounts in India to AM Films. The UK tax office then wrote to the Indian High Commission on June. The UK Government has launched an investigation into the matter.Sources...

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