Saturday 31 May 2014

News Digest: Amid 370 row, JKLF to start 'Quit Kashmir' movement

THE TIMES OF INDIA
Sunday, June 01, 2014
Today's Headlines

Amid 370 row, JKLF to start 'Quit Kashmir' movement
JKLF chief Yasin Malik on Saturday said his party would soon start a “Quit Kashmir“ movement to counter deliberate change in Kashmir discourse by raking up Article 370.

Govt mulling to allow news broadcast on private FMs: Prakash Javadekar
"Why should FM channels be banned from broadcasting news? The Centre is considering allowing privately-owned FM radio channels to start their own news broadcast," Javadekar said.

Super cloud rains thunderbolts, 10 killed in Bengal
In villages, farmers set out for water-starved fields while in Kolkata and other urban centres, everyone looked forward to a welcome break from the oppressive heat.

More India News»

Trai, cell company rapped for VAS charges
In what could have far-reaching consequences for telecom companies and mobile users, a consumer forum here has directed Trai to change its rules for service providers to curb exploitation of consumers who are charged for value added services without their consent.

Gold advances on retail support
Pure gold also moved up by a similar margin to conclude at Rs 27,180 per 10 grams as compared with Rs 27,130 previously.

Amma canteen model may head to land of pyramids
An Egyptian delegation visited the canteen at the government general hospital in Chennai, in an attempt to understand the logistics involved and to try and replicate the project in their country.

More Business News»

BJP will take measures to protect rhinos in Kaziranga: Minister
"During the three terms of Tarun Gogoi government and forest minister Rockybul Hussain's tenure, 160 rhinos have been killed so far," the minister alleged.

Zebras make longest trek in Africa, research says
At a time when mankind's encroachment on habitats is increasingly leading species to extinction, scientists have discovered a mass migration of animals in Africa that reaches farther than any other documented on the continent.

Environment minister meets coal minister over issue of clearances
Keen to ensure fast clearances to infrastructure projects, environment minister Prakash Javadekar has held a meeting with minister of power and coal Piyush Goel to discuss coordination and resolve any issues of differences.

More Environment News»

Tunnel bomb in Aleppo kills 40 Syrian soldiers
At least 40 Syrian soldiers were killed on Saturday when rebels detonated explosives packed beneath an army base in Aleppo, activists and rebels said.

US, China square off on marine hotspot
China’s aggressive moves to claim jurisdiction over land and sky in the Asia-Pacific risk undermining peace and security in the region and beyond, US defence secretary Chuck Hagel said on Saturday.

NKorea jails missionary for bid to build underground churches
A Baptist missionary originally from South Korea has been sentenced to hard labour for life in North Korea for alleged spying and attempting to set up underground churches.

More World News»

When Sonam showed middle finger to the press

Harassed Dolly Bindra writes a mail Narendra Modi
Controversy’s favourite child Dolly Bindra hasn’t lost her grip over the messy matters.

'Just like Salman bhai, I too don't talk phaltu mein'
Vijender Singh, 29, is emotional, transparent and a moohphat. He loves everything he does, be it boxing, modelling or acting.

More Entertainment News»

When a T-Shirt tells you to take a chill pill
My T-shirt tells me things. My heart rate, for instance : 62 beats a minute. And my breathing: 17 breaths a minute. Unless I drink too many cappuccinos or a deadline looms.

Quantum teleportation is possible, say scientists
Scientists in the Netherlands have moved a step closer to overriding one of Albert Einstein’s most famous objections to the implications of quantum mechanics, which he described as “spooky action at a distance”.

Jet-propelled car to fly at 880km per hour
Fasten your seat belts. A jet car that flies at 880km per hour is being conceptualised that would fly you from New Delhi to Mumbai in less than two hours — and it may use a highway as a runway to take off!

More Science News»

Belgium beat India 3-2 in hockey WC
India started their hockey World Cup campaign on a bad note as they conceded their one goal lead to go down 2-3 against Belgium at The Hague, Netherlands.

Nadal moves into last 16 at French Open
Top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain reached the French Open last 16 with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 win over Leonardo Mayer of Argentina.

Costa, Torres and Villa in Spain squad
Fernando Torres and David Villa were both included in Vicente del Bosque's final 23-man World Cup squad as he sought to cover Diego Costa's injured hamstring.

More Sports News»

Smaller IT companies gain from Infosys's talent exodus
The executive exodus at Infosys is proving to be a blessing for others in the IT industry, especially secondtier companies. Most of those who quit have promptly been absorbed in leading positions in other companies, reflecting the hunger for talent.

Use Lumia phone? Download Microsoft's file manager app
A few weeks ago Microsoft promised a file manager for Windows Phone users and today the company is delivering on its promise.

Right to be forgotten: Google gets 12,000 requests on first day
Google received 12,000 requests from people seeking to be "forgotten" by the world's leading search engine on the first day.

More Technology News»

More applied courses at Delhi University to develop skills
Delhi University is expanding the options for applied courses. Students enrolled under the FYUP study four papers of an AC over second and third years.

DU admission policy may keep cutoffs in check
The first cutoff for many courses has already been touching 100, but an increase in the rank of 90% scorers signals steep cutoffs even in second and third lists this time

Assam to launch special scheme for poor meritorious students
Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi today announced that his government would soon launch a special scheme for poor meritorious students of the state.

More Education News»

Speculation in food prices likely to end
It may be a while before backbreaking food prices drop, but the change of government at the Centre may already have brought some relief.

Parents get WhatsApp updates on their tots in creches
Like the cuckoo in a clock, a silent woman in a green lab coat emerges from a room every ten minutes with a phone.

Fewer potholes this year: Uddhav
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray who inspected roads in the city on Saturday said there would be fewer potholes this monsoon as the BMC had undertaken repairs of several stretches.

More Mumbai News»

More applied courses at Delhi University to develop skills
Delhi University is expanding the options for applied courses. Students enrolled under the FYUP study four papers of an AC over second and third years.

DU admission policy may keep cutoffs in check
The first cutoff for many courses has already been touching 100, but an increase in the rank of 90% scorers signals steep cutoffs even in second and third lists this time

Rape survivors battle for justice
The survivors, aged between 13 and 18 years, belong to the landless Dhanuk sub-caste, and worked for upper caste landowners.

More Delhi News»

Bellary DC, other babus transferred
The state government on Saturday transferred Amlan Aditya Biswas as Bellary DC and posted him as regional commissioner, Gulbarga division.

World Cancer Survivor's Day: Survivors can share stories, win foreign trip or Harley Davidson bike
The celebration of the first Sunday of June as World Cancer Survivor's Day is a great way to motivate these bravehearts to keep fighting.

Govt won't tolerate police indiscipline: CM
Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the government will not tolerate indiscipline in the police force.

More Bangalore News»

Arsh Mahal clash: Panels find fault with cops
The committee also slammed the security forces for "hindering" the shifting of the injured to various hospitals.

Can Telangana reassert itself with statehood?
Telangana is poised to regain its status as a distinct regional entity after a lapse of five centuries.

Three injured as Mahanandi mandapam caves in
An under-construction mandapam at the historic Mahanandi temple in Kurnool district caved in, injuring three people including the temple works inspector Mallikharjun.

More Hyderabad News»

After 28 years, surgeons restore musician's sight
A gift parcel sent by a ‘fan’ 28 years ago threw music director Shankar Ganesh’s life into darkness, literally. A bomb in the pack went off, injuring his eyes and hands.

Jaya-Modi meet may help kickstart work on expressway
When chief minister J Jayalalithaa meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu will have as much to commit to as demand.

Fake products worth Rs 10 lakh seized, 4 held
The CB-CID police have arrested four people for selling fake electronic products bearing the Samsung brand name, and seized products worth 10 lakh after raiding several places in the city.

More Chennai News»

G L Singhal back in khaki, joins as SRP commandant
G L Singhal, the first IPS officer to be arrested in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, is back in khaki after a gap of about 15 months.He joined as commandant, SRP Group 12, in Gandhinagar on Saturday.

Valiant hearts: Survivors find 'can' in cancer
When cancer struck 66-year-old Khushaliben Soami of Juna Vadaj, it caught her by surprise. She remembers she was shocked when she got the results of the mammogram performed on her in 2010.

Angadia firm employee attacked, robbed of Rs 18 lakh
A 45-year-old angadia firm employee has been attacked by an auto gang that allegedly robbed him of Rs 18 lakh on Saturday morning.

More Ahmedabad News»

Power minister's hometown goes powerless
There is acute crisis of electricity in the home district of minister of state for power Yashar Shah here. The city receives seven to eight hours of supply.

Doctor attacked in Bahraich hospital
Miscreants attacked a doctor in the district hospital on Friday night and fled. Medical services remained suspended in the district hospital on Saturday in protest against the incident.

Met department predicts humid days ahead
Sangam city continues to reel under sultry weather conditions for yet another day.

More Allahabad News»

Passengers block tracks after train AC malfunctions
Tension gripped Bhubaneswar railway station on Thursday after the air conditioning systems in three compartments of an express train allegedly started malfunctioning.

Rituals start for divine marriage in Sambalpur
The week-long Sital Sasthi started here on Thursday with 'patrapendi' (marriage negotiation) ritual of Nandapara jatra committee.

Cops bust sex rackets in Laxmisagar area
Police on Thursday busted sex rackets operating from two beauty parlours and a house in Laxmisagar area here and rescued 11 girls.

More Bhubaneswar News»

Year on, no school raises stink over gutkha shop in vicinity
One year after the area around schools of the city was declared tobacco-free zone, no school has sent a proposal to remove pan-gutkha shops from their vicinity.

Police to compensate elderly with Rs 3 lakh
Madhya Pradesh Police have sanctioned a sum of Rs 3 lakh to an 80-year-old man whose son was allegedly tortured to death in Chhatarpur district in year 2006.

Reliance co penalized for illegal use of BRTS duct
Congress corporators opposed the use of BRTS duct by a private company for laying its cable without permission and challenged a bill tabled in the council for debate on the issue.

More Bhopal News»

Laparoscopic bariatric surgery best option for obese: Dr Ashish Vashistha
Interestingly, the patients who are morbidly obese with medical problems like diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, knee pain can notably benefit from laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Showers on the horizon
After weeks of struggle under the scorching heat, Friday brought a much-needed rainy respite for the city folks — although it was short-lived.

No heat cover leaves MC visitors fuming
It seems that the new municipal corporation (MC) office in Sector 14 is not a very happy place for visitors as there is hardly any space for them to sit.

More Chandigarh News»

To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click hereOther Newsletters from TOI :
Movie Reviews | Life & Style | Top Headlines

No comments:

Post a Comment