Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Anti-graft brigade plans dharna for Anna in Hyderabad

Anti-graft brigade plans dharna for Anna in Hyderabad

Anti-graft brigade plans dharna for Anna in Hyderabad

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 02:34 AM PST

The city's anti-corruption brigade have decided to show full support for the proposed fast by Anna Hazare from December 11 for a strong Lokpal bill. "We have decided to hold a dharna on December 11 and 12 in support of Anna Hazare," said P Rama Krishna, member of the Hyderabad chapter of India Against Corruption and founder, Its Time to Make a Difference, an NGO.

Newborn kidnapped: Chennai hospital staff protest

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 02:30 AM PST

Maternity assistants attached to the Corporation-run hospitals in Vyasarpadi and Pulianthope struck work after their colleague was picked by police for questioning in connection with Tuesday's kidnap of a newborn boy by a woman arrack seller. Even as the maternity assistant was later let off, many pregnant women were left stranded when the protesting medical staff refused to attend to them. On Tuesday, M Velankanni (26) of Malligaipu Colony, was arrested on charges of kidnapping the newborn of P Nandini (20) from the maternity hospital in Ganesapuram at Vyasarpadi. The baby was rescued after local residents, who became suspicious on seeing the accused woman with a baby, tipped off the police.

Gold Sukh fraud case: Rajasthan Police under scanner

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 02:20 AM PST

The Rajasthan Police is under the scanner in the Gold Sukh fraud case in which over 1.75 lakh investors were duped of Rs 200 crore. The company, Gold Sukh, that operated out of Jaipur had promised a 150 per cent increase in investments in 18 months.

Road rage: Journalist held for shooting at man

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:24 AM PST

A journalist was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly shooting at a man whose car brushed against his, police said. Arun Kumar Pandey, 50, working with a prominent web newspaper, was arrested for allegedly firing at Jagbir Singh, 60, who however escaped as the bullet hit his belt buckle.

Traffic constables to get lessons in behavioural science

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:07 AM PST

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday informed the Bombay High Court that it will have training sessions for traffic constables in the city on behavioural science and has contacted the Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) over the issue.

Child trafficker nabbed in Lucknow, minors rescued

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:05 AM PST

Four children, being taken to Punjab to work as labourers, were rescued from a train in the Uttar Pradesh capital, police said on Wednesday. A man has been arrested on charges of child trafficking.

Ten killed in tempo-truck collision in Mumbai

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 03:44 PM PST

Ten people, mostly industrial workers were killed and four others injured when the tempo in which they were travelling collided with a truck on the Mumbai-Agra national highway here, police said on Wednesday.

Man unleashes snakes upon corrupt government office

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 03:18 PM PST

A man in Eastern Uttar Pradesh who was tired of being harassed for bribes by government officers decided to get even by unleashing more than a dozen snakes at a government office in the Basti district.

Truck runs into classroom, 11-year-old killed

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:48 AM PST

An 11-year-old boy died in his classroom after a truck skidded off the road and fell onto his school building in Nashik in Maharashtra. 20 other students were injured.

How Mumbai flash mob prepared for its big day

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 06:12 AM PST

Two hundred dancers took commuters at Mumbai's hectic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station by surprise on Sunday, when they broke into dance accompanied by the title track from Bollywood hit Rang de Basanti.

Marathi actress held for running sex racket

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 05:49 AM PST

The social security cell (SSC) of Pune police have arrested 52-year-Marathi actress of yesteryears for her involvement in a prostitution racket run at a row house in Orchid Palace society on NIBM road, Kondhwa.

Shahid Balwa's father says he'll offer thanks at Mecca

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 04:36 AM PST

A special CBI court yesterday granted bail to Swan Telecom promoter and 2G case accused Shahid Balwa, citing the "principle of parity" a day after five co-accused were given bail by the Delhi High Court. The bail plea of RK Chandolia, ex-aide of former telecom minister A Raja, was kept pending for Wednesday. Balwa's father announced that he would go for a pilgrimage after the court granted his son bail in the 2G case.
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