At least six security personnel were killed by Maoists in a gunfight in a forested area in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district, police said Monday.Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) P.K. Thakur said six Bihar Military Police personnel were killed in the gun battle late Sunday with over 100 rebels in the forests of Ghoghraghat Kanimoh in Lakhisarai, some 150 km from here.The gunfight lasted for hours and the guerrillas looted 30 rifles from the security personnel, police said.Those killed include Kavaiyah outpost officer incharge Bhulan Yadav. Seven seriously injured personnel were admitted to the Patna Medical College and Hospital.“More than 150 armed Maoists attacked search teams of the Bihar police that were combing the area after intelligence reports of Maoists’ presence in the forest,” a police official said.More than 12 hours after the gunfight, the bodies of the slain policemen were yet to be removed but police have launched combing operations Monday morning in Lakhisarai and adjoining areas, an official said.Thakur told that additional security forces, including a special cobra battalion and the Central Reserve POlice Force (CRPF) have been rushed to Lakhisarai for the combing operations.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Maoists ambush security patrol in Chhattisgarh, kill five
Five security personnel were killed as over 100 Maoists ambushed a patrol in Chhattisgarh’s restive Bastar region Sunday, leading to a gunfight, police said.
“Maoists ambushed a police patrolling party drawn from the Border Security Force (BSF), district force (DF) and special police officers (SPOs) in a thickly-forested area,” Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) T.J. Longkumer said over phone from Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar region.He said the gun battle took place in Bhuski village in Kanker district, 250 km from capital Raipur, when Maoists ambushed the troopers. “It was a major ambush but our jawans fought bravely and fiercely…Maoists were in large numbers and estimated to be over 100,” Longkumer said.Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Vishwa Ranjan said that those killed were three BSF men, including a head constable and two constables, one belonging to the DF and an SPO.He added that a chopper was sent to the attack site for rescue operations and evacuating an injured trooper. Police claimed that some Maoists were also killed in the gunfight but none of their bodies were recovered.The attack took place just a few hours before state Forest Minister Vikram Usendi was scheduled to visit the area. The minister, who belongs to Kanker district, called off his trip after the attack.All the five dead bodies were brought to Raipur in the evening. The bodies will be sent to their next of kin after Monday after the autopsies.Condemning the incident, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said: “The government should not hold peace talks with Maoists until they abjure violence.”In a separate incident in Bijapur district, police and Maoists fought a brief gun battle Sunday in which two senior Maoist cadres were apprehended by a joint team of DF and SPOs in a hilly area, some 450 km south of here.Bijapur Superintendent of Police R.N Das said that police recovered explosives and Maoist documents from the ultras who were estimated to number 30-35.Chhattisgarh has been the epicentre of Maoist violence in recent years. The Bastar region, spread across an about 40,000 sq km area and comprising Dantewada, Bijapur, Narayanpur, Bastar and Kanker districts, is considered the nerve centre of Maoist militants in India.Officials at the police headquarters here said that the state has witnessed 1,948 Maoist attacks in the past three years. A total of 418 civilians and 435 policemen, including 75 SPOs, have been killed in Maoist violence.
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“Maoists ambushed a police patrolling party drawn from the Border Security Force (BSF), district force (DF) and special police officers (SPOs) in a thickly-forested area,” Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) T.J. Longkumer said over phone from Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar region.He said the gun battle took place in Bhuski village in Kanker district, 250 km from capital Raipur, when Maoists ambushed the troopers. “It was a major ambush but our jawans fought bravely and fiercely…Maoists were in large numbers and estimated to be over 100,” Longkumer said.Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Vishwa Ranjan said that those killed were three BSF men, including a head constable and two constables, one belonging to the DF and an SPO.He added that a chopper was sent to the attack site for rescue operations and evacuating an injured trooper. Police claimed that some Maoists were also killed in the gunfight but none of their bodies were recovered.The attack took place just a few hours before state Forest Minister Vikram Usendi was scheduled to visit the area. The minister, who belongs to Kanker district, called off his trip after the attack.All the five dead bodies were brought to Raipur in the evening. The bodies will be sent to their next of kin after Monday after the autopsies.Condemning the incident, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said: “The government should not hold peace talks with Maoists until they abjure violence.”In a separate incident in Bijapur district, police and Maoists fought a brief gun battle Sunday in which two senior Maoist cadres were apprehended by a joint team of DF and SPOs in a hilly area, some 450 km south of here.Bijapur Superintendent of Police R.N Das said that police recovered explosives and Maoist documents from the ultras who were estimated to number 30-35.Chhattisgarh has been the epicentre of Maoist violence in recent years. The Bastar region, spread across an about 40,000 sq km area and comprising Dantewada, Bijapur, Narayanpur, Bastar and Kanker districts, is considered the nerve centre of Maoist militants in India.Officials at the police headquarters here said that the state has witnessed 1,948 Maoist attacks in the past three years. A total of 418 civilians and 435 policemen, including 75 SPOs, have been killed in Maoist violence.
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Sec 144 imposed in Chirala over YSR statue installation
Ongole, Aug 30: Police on Monday imposed section 144 in Chirala Town in Prakasam district following the dispute over the installation of a statue of former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy on government land.According to sources, police have arrested 26 supporters of Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Sunday when they tried to install the statue on a government land in Chirala town.Chirala police also arrested one Ravi Kumar alias Jinda, a rowdy-sheeter for attempting suicide over the issue.The arrests were made as they violated the prohibitory orders in force, police said.Trouble had started in this town soon after supporters of Mr Jaganmohan Reddy put up a platform in the land belonging to the roads and Buildings Department, ahead of the 'Odarpu yatra' slated to be held in Prakasam district from September 3.The police deployed additional forces in the trouble spot within the Two Town police station limits in Chirala town to prevent untoward incidents.Condemning the police action, the main opposition Telugu Desam Party demanded that the government remove all hurdles in installation of statues of the former chief minister at the land belonging to the Roads and Buildings Department.TDP Chirala incharge J Srinivasa Rao alleged that vested elements have hatched a conspiracy to obstruct the installation of YSR statue.
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Rosaiah inaugurates Sai Baba information centre
Hyderabad, Aug 30: Chief Minister K Rosaiah on Monday inaugurated the Shirdi Sai Baba Information Centre at YMCA complex on Sardar Patel Road in Secunderabad.Talking to media persons, the Chief Minister said that the information centre would be helpful for those devotees who visit Shirdi Sai Baba temple in Maharashtra frequently. The Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, which manages the Shirdi Sai Baba temple, has launched the Information Centre to help answer queries by devotees.The Secunderabad-based Radhaswami Foundation has provided an area of 3,200 sq ft for the centre, which will have the Sansthan's publications including the holy book Sri Sai Satcharitra, Aarti's and Bhajan CDs etc.The Information Centre will provide all information related to Shirdi and Sai Baba's life to the devotees. Presiding over the function, Sansthan's chairman Jayant Sasane stated that the 60-70 percent of Andhra devotees visit Sai Baba temple per year. He said the information centre would provide online services to devotees in future.
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Sunday, August 29, 2010
Quickly complete work, says PM at Nehru stadium
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday visited the remodelled and reconstructed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and asked officials to “redouble their efforts to quickly complete” the work as people “expect a spectacular” Commonwealth Games, which are just 35 days away.“The prime minister, this morning, visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex where the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held,” said a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.Accompanied by Sports Minister M.S. Gill and Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairperson Suresh Kalmadi, the prime minister was shown the various facilities at the complex, including the playing fields, media facilities, the VIP box, stands for spectators, security and other arrangements.“The prime minister said that it was a beautiful stadium and he urged all concerned authorities to redouble their efforts to quickly complete whatever works remained as the people were expecting a spectacular and flawless opening to the Commonwealth Games,” the statement said here.Manmohan Singh reached the refurbished stadium around noon to take stock of the venue.The prime minister intervened in the Games preparations following delays and corruption allegations in the biggest sporting event being organised in India since the 1982 Asiad.During a meeting two weeks ago, he issued clear instructions that the facilities for the Commonwealth Games should be made ready in time and meet international standards as the “eyes of the world” were on India.After the meeting, an empowered committee, headed by the cabinet secretary, has been overseeing Games preparedness, along with a group of ministers headed by Jaipal Reddy.Thereafter, 10 senior officials of joint secretary and additional secretary rank were deputed to oversee operations at specific venues. The officials were given the authority to take decisions on the spot.The Nehru stadium has been refurbished at a whopping Rs.9.6 billion (approximately $200 million) with international consultants from six countries – Germany, Switzerland, Britain, the US, Mexico and Australia – putting their heads together to construct the state-of-art facility.The deadline for completion of the venue has been changed several times since the Central Public Works Department began the construction work 32 months ago.
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Three Maoists surrender in Warangal
Warangal, Aug.29 : A Maoist couple and another rebel surrendered here on Saturday.
They were wanted in connection with the assassination of the Andhra Pradesh Home Minister A. Madhava Reddy and police officer Umesh Chandra. They are key witnesses in the attack on then Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.They surrendered before Superintendent of Police (Rural), Shahnawaz Qasim.The rebel couple, Pasham Parvathalu alias Ganesh and his wife Pasham Swaroopa alias Kavitha, carried a reward of 200,000 rupees on their head. They were associated with the Maoists since 1994."Well, today, Pasham Parvathalu alias Ganesha and Pasham Suparna alias Kavita who were part of the Central Action Committee and remained underground since 1994 from Chintala area have surrendered. They were cadre activists," said Qasim.The duo was associated with a top Maoist leader Takkallapally Vasudeva Rao alias Ashanna, who carried out the assassination of former Home Minister A Madhava Reddy and Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Umesh Chandra in Hyderabad.The couple had also given shelter to Ashanna when he attempted an attack on the then Andhra Pradesh State Chief Chandrababu Naidu at the famed Tirupati in 2003."They (Pasham couple) were involved in the killing of Home Minister A Madhava Reddy and IPS officer Umesh Chandra at Hyderabad, having given shelter to the actual persons who executed the attack and killing. Initially, they were unaware as to whom they are sheltering. They were also witness to the attempt on the then Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. They were one of the most important key links having given shelter to the people of central action committee," Qasim added.Munigala Raji alias Prathap of Dharmasagar Mandal village was the third Maoist to surrender before the police officials. He had been arrested on several occasions but managed to escape the clutches of law every time."Another surrendered cadre is Prabhakar also known as Pratap of Bhadrakali Dharmasagar Mandal. He left the Maoists twice and again returned to their fold in January. He would do the recce (reconnaissance) for the outfit. He was active in Jalgam mandal," Qasim informed.Prathap was associated with Ashanna since 2000.The Maoists have spread into the rural pockets of 20 of India's 28 states.
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They were wanted in connection with the assassination of the Andhra Pradesh Home Minister A. Madhava Reddy and police officer Umesh Chandra. They are key witnesses in the attack on then Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.They surrendered before Superintendent of Police (Rural), Shahnawaz Qasim.The rebel couple, Pasham Parvathalu alias Ganesh and his wife Pasham Swaroopa alias Kavitha, carried a reward of 200,000 rupees on their head. They were associated with the Maoists since 1994."Well, today, Pasham Parvathalu alias Ganesha and Pasham Suparna alias Kavita who were part of the Central Action Committee and remained underground since 1994 from Chintala area have surrendered. They were cadre activists," said Qasim.The duo was associated with a top Maoist leader Takkallapally Vasudeva Rao alias Ashanna, who carried out the assassination of former Home Minister A Madhava Reddy and Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Umesh Chandra in Hyderabad.The couple had also given shelter to Ashanna when he attempted an attack on the then Andhra Pradesh State Chief Chandrababu Naidu at the famed Tirupati in 2003."They (Pasham couple) were involved in the killing of Home Minister A Madhava Reddy and IPS officer Umesh Chandra at Hyderabad, having given shelter to the actual persons who executed the attack and killing. Initially, they were unaware as to whom they are sheltering. They were also witness to the attempt on the then Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. They were one of the most important key links having given shelter to the people of central action committee," Qasim added.Munigala Raji alias Prathap of Dharmasagar Mandal village was the third Maoist to surrender before the police officials. He had been arrested on several occasions but managed to escape the clutches of law every time."Another surrendered cadre is Prabhakar also known as Pratap of Bhadrakali Dharmasagar Mandal. He left the Maoists twice and again returned to their fold in January. He would do the recce (reconnaissance) for the outfit. He was active in Jalgam mandal," Qasim informed.Prathap was associated with Ashanna since 2000.The Maoists have spread into the rural pockets of 20 of India's 28 states.
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Andhra Pradesh CM lays foundation stone for temple Rajagopuram
Srikalahasti, Aug 29 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today laid the foundation for the new Rajagopuram of Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy Temple here today.The Chief Minister, accompanied by State Endowments Minister G VenkataReddy, Forest Minister P Ramachandra Reddy and District in-charge Minister Dharmana Prasadarao, arrived here after offering prayers at Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala and laid the foundation stone by performing special 'poojas'.The 15th century Rajagopuram built by Vijayanagara King Sri Krishnadevaraya inside the temple complex had collapsed on May 27, this year.Later, speaking to mediapersons, the Chief Minister said the tower would be constructed with the financial help of CVR Group of Companies and the company would meet the entire expenditure for the Rajagopuram.The construction works would be done under the supervision of the experts and was expected to be completed in two years time, the Chief Minister added.
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TDP slams Andhra Pradesh Governor for acting as Congress partyman
Visakhapatnam, Aug 29 : The Telugu Desem Party (TDP) Polit buro member and former speaker Y Ramakrishnudu has slammed Andhra Pradesh (AP) Governor's C Narasimhan for acting as a Congress partyman in the state and Centre.Speaking to mediapersons at the city TDP office here yesterday, the TDP leader said Mr Narasimhan was acting like a Governor of the Congress and not of the state.Mr Ramakrishnudu alleged that Narasimhan's role was against the spirit of the democratic norms and constitutional duties. He even questioned the basis on which the Governor was ordering the secretaries of the other government departments. While the Governors of non-Congress states were giving reports about the corruption to the Centre, why wasn't the AP Governor doing so with regards to the mining and other malpractices, he asked. Ramakrishnudu questioned Mr Narasimhan's role as a mediator between former chief minister late Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's son Jaganmohan Reddy and Congress president Sonia Gandhi's differences. He also asked why was the Governor not giving report on the 'Jalayagnayam' corruption.Reacting to Prajarajayam Party chief Chiranjeevi's comments at the plenary that his party was not merging with the Congress, Mr Ramakrishnudu firmly said PRP will definitely merge with the Congress. ''Chiru is assuring openly that if the Congress government faces problems, the PRP will support it, which means that he is shouldering the corruption of the Congress, Yanamala alleged.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
No fresh attacks on Indian students in Australia: Sibal
No fresh attacks on Indian students have been reported from Australia recently, parliament was informed Friday.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said: “The number of attacks on Indian students on record in Melbourne has reduced and no case of attack on Indian students has been registered in the last three months in Melbourne.”He said that an Indian delegation had visited Australia in April this year and had held extensive discussions with Australian officials in Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria regarding the safety and well-being of Indian students.Sibal said the Indian authorities have urged the Australian authorities to take stringent measures to stop such attacks and also to apprehend the culprits involved in attacks.He also said that the Australian government has undertaken various measures for protection and safety of Indian students, including introduction of an international students care service, deployment of additional forces, amendments in sentencing laws and empowering police forces to combat violence and antisocial behaviour.The high commissioner of India has also had several meetings in 2009 and 2010 with the concerned ministers of Australia, he added.Indian students have been at the receiving end of a spate of racially motivated attacks in the country. Various students have been injured in such attacks and some have even lost their lives.Around 100,000 Indians are studying in Australia.
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By 2030, India’s diabetes population will reach 79 mn
By the year 2030, an estimated 79.4 million people in India will be affected by diabetes – the largest in the world, the Lok Sabha was informed Friday.In a written reply, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad agreed that international health bodies have cautioned that India may have the largest number of diabetic patients in the world by the next two decades.As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), prevalence of diabetes in India is estimated to reach 79.4 million by 2030.He said keeping in mind the rise of diabetes in India, the government has approved a National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke at an estimated outlay of Rs.1,230.90 crore for the 11th Five Year Plan.“The programme focuses on health promotions, capacity building, including human resources, early diagnosis and management and integration with the primary healthcare system,” he said.He said the increase in diabetes could be due to urbanisation, affluence and lifestyle changes, increasing prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity. Other reasons include population ageing and better availability of diagnostic facilities.Azad also said that under the Indian system of medicine, diabetes can be managed effectively through diet, medicines, yoga and exercises.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
95 swine flu deaths in Karnataka till Aug 25
A total of 95 people had died of swine flu in Karnataka till Aug 25 this year, state Health Minister B. Sriramulu said Friday.So far this year, 1,702 people had been affected by the H1N1 flu, he told reporters here after a meeting with health ministry officials to assess the preparedness of the state to tackle the flu as well chikungunya and dengue in view of the revival of the monsoon In 2009, there were 1,799 H1N1 cases in the state and 135 of the patients died, Sriramulu said.District administrations and health authorities have been told to be pro-active to prevent the spread of contagious diseases as several parts of the state have been receiving heavy rains in the last three days, he said.There were 927 chikungunya cases in the state but no death has occurred from the disease, Sriramulu said.There has been one death due to dengue while 1,294 had been affected by it, the minister said.Deputy commissioners, district surgeons, and the heads of the administration and medicare, respectively, in Karnataka’s 30 districts will be held responsible for any death from contagious diseases, Sriramulu said.Sriramulu, a close associate of the Reddy brothers, mining barons and ministers, has been under attack from the opposition that he was busy in organizing rallies in his home district of Bellary while swine flu, dengue and chikungunya cases were spreading in the state.
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Raju's bail to be challenged in SC for cancellation
New Delhi, Aug 27 : CBI sources today indicated that the Andhra Pradesh High Court order granting bail to Ramalinga Raju, former chairman of Satyam software company involved in Rs 7,000 crore corporate scam,will be challenged in the Supreme Court.Raju, who is involved in the biggest corporate scam in the country and had cheated thousands of investors of their hard earned money, stayed for almost 10 months in a five star hotel on the pretext of sickness and has been granted bail on medical grounds.With his release on bail, all the accused in the case are out on bail.According to CBI, keeping in view the criminal clout of the accused, the possibility of Raju tampering with the investigation and evidence in the case cannot be ruled out.
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Maoist sympathiser demands judicial probe into Azad's killing
Hyderabad, Aug 27 : Maoist sympathiser Varavara Rao Friday demanded a judicial probe into the killing of Maoist leader Azad in the light of his autopsy report which says he was shot from close range.The revolutionary writer said the autopsy report had rubbished the police claim that Azad was killed in an encounter. "The government should immediately order a judicial probe into the incident to bring out the facts and punish the guilty," he said. Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad, a top leader and spokesman of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed along with a journalist Hemchandra Pandey in Jogapur forests in Adilabad district July 2. The police claimed that they were killed in a gunfight but the Maoist party and rights groups said that police had caught them in Nagpur, Maharashtra and then shot them dead in cold blood. Varavara Rao pointed out that from day one he had been saying that it was a stage-managed encounter. "The autopsy report has vindicated our stand," he said. According to the report, the bullet which killed Azad left a one centimetre oval-shaped wound with darkening burnt edges. Experts say such darkening edges in the entry wound happens only due to burns caused by a bullet fired from very close quarters, mostly from less than a foot. Varavara Rao reiterated that Azad was caught and killed when he was working to create conducive atmosphere for talks with the Indian government. The Maoists claimed that Azad was carrying Swami Agnivesh's letter written to him suggesting three likely dates in July when the cease-fire could go into effect. The police, however, denied that they found any such letter.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Low pressure persists, more rain in coastal AP
Visakhapatnam, Aug 26 : Yesterday's low pressure area over west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh with associated upper air cyclonic circulation persisted today.According to the weather office here this morning, under its influence, rain or thundershowes were likely to occur at many places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next 24 hours.Heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur over coastal Andhra Pradesh during the same period.Strong winds from easterly direction in north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh with speed reaching 45 to 50 km per hour were also likely along and off the coast.The chief amounts of rainfall recorded during the last 24 hours were Bapatla 11, Narasapur 6, Machilipatnam 4, Visakhapatnam , Tuni and Nellore two each.
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Bailed Satyam founder Raju makes second appearance before Hyderabad court
Hyderabad, Aug.26 : B.Ramalinga Raju, the key accused in the Satyam fraud case, made a second appearance before a court here on Thursday after being granted bail by the Andhra Pradesh High Court.Raju, who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis-C, said he was fine for the time being. "I m fine now , procedure unduly extended. I''m recovering now. Bail is a good relief," said Raju.Raju was granted bail on August 18 on health grounds, with the high court saying he should not be discharged from the hospital.Raju has been hospitalised at the Nizam''s Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad since September 2009."Raju has been given bail on the condition that he will remain in Hyderabad till further orders and will have to give two securities of Rs 20 lakh each. He will have to depose before the investigating officer every day once he has been discharged from NIMS," Raju''s lawyer Bharat Kumar said.The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has been investigating the case, has decided to approach the Supreme Court against Raju''s bail order.It has alleged that doctors have been prolonging Raju''s treatment to delay his trial in connection with the Satyam case.Raju has been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including Section 120B for criminal conspiracy, under Section 409 for breach of trust, under Section 420 for cheating, and under Section 468 and Section 471 for forgery.Raju, Satyam founder and former chairman, resigned from the company after confessing to country''s biggest financial fraud of Rs 14,000 crore and disclosing massive financial irregularities in January 2009. Raju and his brother Rama Raju were arrested by the Andhra police on January 9, 2010. Nine other accused, including top company officials and auditors, were also arrested in the case.
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Andhra Pradesh CM holds meet on PM's visit
Tirupati, Aug 25 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today instructed officials concerned to take necessary steps for successful conduct of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to this temple town on August 31.He made these comments during a review meeting with Ministers and officials here to discuss the arrangements for the PM's visit.Mr Roasiah said the exact details of the PM's schedule, which included laying the foundation stone for BHEL Power Equipment Plant and an international airport here, were yet to be recieved.Later, speaking to the press, Mr Rosaiah emphasised the power equipment plant, a joint venture between NTPC and BHEL, would come up only in Andhra Pradesh.The Brahmostavams of Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, scheduled to begin on September 11, would be held in grand manner under the Specified Authority appointed last night in the place of the TTD Trust Board, he said.Later, he proceeded on an unscheduled visit to Tirumala Hills skipping Nellore District due to bad weather and offered prayers at Sri Venkateswara Temple.He also offered prayers at Goddess Padmavathi Temple in Tiruchanur and left for Hyderabad by flight in the afternoon.
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Five Andhra judges suspended for copying in examination
Hyderabad, Aug 25 : The Andhra Pradesh High Court Wednesday suspended five judges for bringing disrepute to the judiciary by copying in a law examination.The High Court took serious note of the incident in which five judges were caught red-handed while copying during the LLM examination at the Arts and Science College in Hanamkonda, Warangal district Tuesday. A squad of invigilators had caught the judges while copying during the examination conducted by the Distance Education Centre of Kakatiya University. The judges wrote the examination for promotions. The High Court has also ordered Kakatiya University to take action against the judges and submit a detailed report on the incident. The judges suspended by the High Court are Ranga Reddy Senior Civil Judge K Ajit Simharao, Second additional district judge Vijayanand, Bapatla senior civil judge Srinivasa Chary, Anantapur senior civil judge M Kishtappa and Warangal junior civil judge Hanumantha Rao. The court also directed the state government to initiate disciplinary action against all judges as they brought disrepute to the law profession. Four advocates were also caught along with the judges while copying. The university has barred all of them from writing the remaining two papers.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Smt. Ambika Soni Constitutes Committee to Study Feasibility of Granting Accreditation to Outstation Journalists
New Delhi,(PIB NEWS)Aug,24, In response to requests received from media persons, Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Smt. Ambika Soni has constituted a committee to study the feasibility of granting accreditation to outstation journalists (Outside Delhi). The committee duly constituted, shall also look into the processes likely to be involved for considering the matter.Under the Terms of Reference, the constituted committee shall give its recommendations within a period of six months from the date of its constitution i.e. 20 Aug. 2010. Principal Director General (M&C): Press Information Bureau shall convene the meetings of the committee. The constituted committee has been mandated to give its recommendations to Secretary, I&B within the stipulated time frame of six months. The members of the constituted committee are as follows:
• Shri Raj Chengappa, Editor-in-Chief, (Tribune)
• Ms. Navika Kumar, Political & Economic Editor, (Times Now)
• Shri Asad Raza, Chief of Bureau,( Rozana Rashtriya Sahara)
• Shri Sachidananda Murthy, Resident Editor,(Delhi Malayala Manorama)
• Shri Dinkar Raikar, Group Editor, (Lok Mat, Mumbai)
• Shri Aditya Sinha, Editor-in-Chief,( New Indian Express,Chennai)
• Shri Asim Ali Khan, Editor, (Siasat, Hyderabad)
• Shri Kanaksen Deka, Editor,( Dainik Agradoot,Guwahati)
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• Shri Raj Chengappa, Editor-in-Chief, (Tribune)
• Ms. Navika Kumar, Political & Economic Editor, (Times Now)
• Shri Asad Raza, Chief of Bureau,( Rozana Rashtriya Sahara)
• Shri Sachidananda Murthy, Resident Editor,(Delhi Malayala Manorama)
• Shri Dinkar Raikar, Group Editor, (Lok Mat, Mumbai)
• Shri Aditya Sinha, Editor-in-Chief,( New Indian Express,Chennai)
• Shri Asim Ali Khan, Editor, (Siasat, Hyderabad)
• Shri Kanaksen Deka, Editor,( Dainik Agradoot,Guwahati)
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Abu Dhabi to raise funds for flood-hit Pakistan
Abu Dhabi, Aug 24 : Abu Dhabi authority will begin a nationwide campaign Wednesday seeking donations from its people to help flood-affected people in Pakistan.As per directives from President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Red Crescent Authority (RCA) will launch a campaign to raise funds in order to provide relief for the flood victims in Pakistan. A meeting held Tuesday at the National Media Council was attended by the directors of television channels, who discussed a unified mechanism for conducting the three-day campaign. Donations will be received at various branches of the RCA, shopping centres as well as through messages sent from mobile phones and pledges registered via call centres.
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Satyam fraud case: Sick Raju makes dramatic appearance in court
Hyderabad, Aug.24 : The tainted founder of Satyam Computer, B Ramalinga Raju, appeared before a local court here today, after avoiding appearance since September last year on health grounds.Raju is being tried for corporate fraud worth between Rs.7, 100 crore and Rs.14, 000 crore.His doctor accompanied Raju, who was granted bail by the Andhra Pradesh High Court last week. The former Satyam chairman, who was arrested on January 9 last year and is currently undergoing treatment for liver infection in the state-run Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences here, was ordered by the court to appear before the trial court once he's discharged.Earlier on July 23, a local court had adjourned the case of examination of Raju through a questionnaire and nine other accused in connection with the scam to July 26. The Andhra Pradesh High Court had on January 20 granted bail to five accused including Raju''s bother B Rama Raju and former CFO of Satyam Computers Vadlamani Srinivas in the case.Raju, resigned as Satyam Computer Services Ltd. Chairman after being charged with corruption and fraud.
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