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Agency | Mumbai Actor Uday Chopra says he shares a “close” friendship with Nargis Fakhri amid reports that the “Azhar” actress has gone back to her home in New York post their split.
Police seize counterfeit VIMAL products
Agency | Kolkata The Enforcement Branch of the Kolkata Police has seized counterfeit VIMAL suitings and ready-to-stitch boxes from a shop in Burrabazar area. An official of EB said that acting on a tip-off, police, along with executives of Reliance, raided the shop yesterday and found around 110 rolls of counterfeit VIMAL suitings rolls and readyto-stitch boxes.
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IMD issues ‘severe heat wave’ warning for north, central India
Ahmedabad boils at 49 degree In its forecast, the IMD has issued “severe heat wave” warning for Gujarat, west and east Rajasthan, west and east Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, west and east Madhya Pradesh for the next three days.
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The MeT department has issued a “severe heat wave” warning for parts of north and central India, which are already reeling under the scorching sun, over the next three days. “Heat wave conditions continued to prevail at most places with severe heat wave at a few places over west Ra-
jasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and at isolated places over Haryana and Delhi, east Rajasthan, east Uttar Pradesh and central Maharashtra,” the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In its forecast, the IMD has issued “severe heat wave” warning for Gujarat, west and east Rajasthan, west and east Uttar Pradesh,
Godhra carnage: Gujarat ATS nabs key accused after 14 years; seven still at large 59 persons were killed in the incident at Godhra railway station on February 27
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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Wednesday arrested Farooq Bhana, the alleged mastermind behind setting fire to Sabarmati Express train in which 59 persons were killed at Godhra railway station on February 27, 2002. A day later, the incident led to widespread riots in various parts of the state. Superintendent of Police (ATS) Himanshu Shukla said that Bhana, an ex corporator of Godhra municipality, was arrested from Kalol in Panchmahal district where “a clandestine
meeting with his family members was to be held.” Officials said that Bhana is allegedly the main conspirator who had held a meeting at Aman guest house in Phoolan bazar, adjacent to Godhra railway station. “Bhana had told in the meeting that the Sabarmati Express will be late and instead of 2 AM it would reach at 7 AM. He part of the conspiracy behind burning the train for which 140 liters of petrol was procured following the meeting at the guest house,” ATS officials said. They said that Bhana will be
Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Gujarat and north Madhya Maharashtra between May 17 and 21. They are likely to abate gradually during the remaining part
of May,” the IMD had said on Monday. Several parts of the country are reeling under intense heat, while the MeT department has predicted that the onset of monsoon will get delayed by six days. Temperature in Ahmedabad touched 48 degree on Wednesday. “The (heat) intensity is likely to reduce thereafter and gradually abate during May 27 to 31. “Day maximum and night minimum temperatures are likely to remain markedly above normal over entire northwest, west and central India during May 17 to 27.
deactivated the emergency response a few hours later when local authorities reported the situation was calm. “These sort of aftershocks are normal but that doesn’t mean they’re not scary and can cause damage,” Correa said in a televised ad-
dress, adding that aftershocks of this magnitude were normal for up to two months after a major quake like the one Ecuador experienced. The president said that while some previously ravaged homes suffered more damage most had already been evacuated and no buildings had collapsed. There were no reports of fatalities and only a few light injuries from people who tripped and fell in the dark, he said. Authorities were working to restore power in affected areas.
Vidarbha, west and east Madhya Pradesh for the next three days. The condition will also continue in east and west Rajasthan until May 21. However, there could be some relief as the month ends, the weathermen said. In its earlier forecast, the IMD had said that heat wave conditions were already prevailing over parts
handed over to Supreme Court appointed-Special Investigation Team (SIT) which investigated the case. On February 27, 2002 coach number S-6 of Sabarmati Express train were torched by a mob at Godhra railway station in which 59 people, mostly karsevaks, were killed. A day later, this incident triggered widespread communal riots in the state. In 2011, 31 persons were convicted by a special court and 63 were acquitted in this case. While 11 were sentenced to death, remaining 20 were given life imprisonment. Bhana remained absconding. The
convicts have challenged the trial court’s order in the Gujarat High Court where hearings were concluded last year and judgment is awaited.
of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Telangana. “These conditions are likely to spread over to some more areas comprising parts of Uttar Pradesh,
Magnitude-6.7 earthquake reported in Ecuador Agency | Quito A powerful magnitude-6.7 aftershock early on Wednesday rattled Ecuador near the Pacific coast area where a devastating earthquake hit a month ago, knocking out power and scaring still-traumatised residents as they slept but otherwise causing only limited damage. The US Geological Survey said today that the quake’s epicenter was 35 kilometers from the town of Muisne. It struck shortly before 3 a.m. local time and had a shallow depth of 32 kilometers below the earth’s surface. Pres-
World’s cheapest smartphone Namotel Acche Din launched at Rs 99
ident Rafael Correa said there was no tsunami alert and called on residents in Quito, where some residents poured into the streets, to return to their homes. The quake was strong enough to trigger a national disaster alert, but Correa
Apple CEO Tim Cook in India, visits Sidhhivinayak temple in Mumbai Agency | Mumbai
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s visit to India comes at a Agency | Itanagar bership fee of Rs 199. Now an unknown time when the US techHowever, bemybanker. Flood waters of the overnology giant is hit by company called com too showed database flowing Noa-Dehing slower growth in global Namotel has error when Tech tried to river, fed by torrential sales of its flagship prodcome up with the access it. As for the specrain in the past few days, ucts and has his work cut ifications, Namotel Ac- out in a market that is ‘world’s cheapest have inundated several che Din sports a 4-inch growing fast. The chief areas in Namsai district smartphone’ display with 480x800 executive, who sees Inof Arunachal Pradesh. bai’s Siddhivinayak tem- after greeting employees priced at Rs 99. pixels WVGA resolution. dia as the company’s The flood water inunple, where he also met at the Apple’s corporate Agency | Mumbai It runs on Android 5.1 next growth curve point, Anant Ambani, the son office at One Horizon dated Mahadevpur-I, Lollipop OS and packs is in the country to forge of Reliance Industries Centre in Gurgaon, he Mahadevpur-IV and Here’s another attempt Kakoni villages be- at offering cheap smart- er Madhav Reddy said smartphone. Propspec- 1GB RAM. There’s 4GB partnerships and open chairperson Mukesh is expected to visit iZen sides submerging paddy phone -- and this time, that the smartphone is tive buyers are required of internal storage which exclusive stores that Ambani. He is expected Store (Apple authorised fields in Namsai dis- it’s really cheap. Ben- available for pre-booking to register on bemybank- is expandable up to will help boost iPhone to meet Prime Minister reseller) in Green Park trict, an official report galuru-based Namotel from May 17 to May 25 er.com website and get 32GB via microSD card. sales. Cook has a packed Narendra Modi on Sat- and the iWorld Store said today. Besides, five is marketing Namotel on the company’s website a user ID and password, There’s a 2MP camera at schedule during his stay urday. He met Modi at (Apple premium store) in bamboo spurs out of 14 Acche Din at an insane- namotel.com. However, which is required to book the back and a VGA sel- with visits to Gurgaon, a Silicon Valley event in Ambience Mall in Vasant constructed on May 10 ly low price of Rs 99, the website did not open the smartphone on namo- fie camera for those who Delhi, Hyderabad and the US last September, Kunj,” said cited an unwere washed away by calling it India’s most when Tech tried to book tel.com. For registration plan on using this thing Mumbai. On Wednes- where they discussed named source as saying. flood water at New Sila- affordable smartphone. the smartphone. Also, on bemybanker.com web- for taking photos. Con- day, Cook began his first manufacturing plans un- The source, however, did too threatening the Ma- At a press conference, there’s a rider for all site, users need to pay a nectivity options include official visit to India by der Modi’s ‘Make in In- not give details of his hadevpur town. the company’s promot- those planning to buy the one-time lifetime mem- 3G and dual-SIM. offering prayers at Mum- dia’ initiative. “In Delhi, meeting with Modi. Sub Editor: Dhruvil Makani Office: B/14, Madhav Chamber’s, India Colony, Opp-Vidhyanagar School, Bapunagar, Ahmedababad - 380024 Email: ssdaily2013@gmail.com Mo : 98250 98053
2 / Dt. 19-05-2016, Thursday Editors’ Picks thursday, may 19, 2016 Today Result: Challenged by Right, Left and Centre but Mamata may hold If exit polls are anything to go by, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has probably tackled her biggest political challenge so far – the unprecedented Left-Congress alliance – with a measure of success that nobody expected. However, the predictions also sounded a warning bell for the Trinamool Congress chief. According to the surveys, she will have to contend with the strongest Opposition since 1977. If the Trinamool gets 160-170 seats and the opposition 120130, it might give rise to many forces in the Opposition as well as her own party that will ultimately work to Banerjee’s detriment. However, for the moment, it is worth looking at how the 62-year-old politician is poised to pull off a feat many thought was almost beyond her. Banerjee wanted to fight the 2016 assembly elections on the development plank, and though the Narada sting video and the flyover collapse gave Opposition parties the ammunition they needed, it seems the people of West Bengal – especially in rural areas – were convinced by her pitch. The chief minister’s focus on keeping the rural masses happy by establishing welfare projects, giving away cycles to students and building better roads might have paid off during the polls. This, incidentally, was also how the Left pulled off its record-breaking 34-year rule in the state, before the Trinamool Congress trounced it in the 2011 assembly elections. “It is proved that Mamata Banerjee’s development initiatives across Bengal have triumphed over the canards that were spread by Opposition parties and a section of the media. The people of Bengal were – and are – with Mamata Banerjee. However, I think we will do better than what the exit polls have predicted,” said Subrata Mukherjee, vice president of Trinamool Congress and the senior-most member of the cabinet. The exit polls have foretold that the vote share of the Trinamool Congress – which did not cross 40% either in the 2011 assembly polls or the 2014 Lok Sabha elections – will climb to about 44%, followed closely by the Congress-Left alliance at 42%. If the predictions come true, Banerjee can pat herself on the back for breaking the 40% ceiling and thank the rural belt for coming to her rescue. There is also a possibility of the BJP helping the Trinamool Congress retain power in the state. Though its vote share is predicted to drop from a 16.8% high in the 2014 Lok Sabha figures to 7%, the party might have easily fragmented the Opposition votes – thereby helping the Trinamool Congress in quite a few seats. On March 31, just four days before the first phase of the polls on April 4, a section of a flyover under construction in North Kolkata collapsed – killing 27 people.
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“He (Modi) has initiated Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and it coincides with our ‘Help A Child Reach 5’ initiative, so we thought of meeting and discussing things with him. We are on a same page as our goals are same… We want a hygienic environment,” - The 41-year-old actress met Modi in Delhi to discuss Hindustan Unilever’s Lifebuoy’s ‘Help A Child Reach 5’ campaign as its brand ambassador.
Why name India’s assets only after Gandhis, asks Rishi Kapoor Agency | Mumbai
In a series of tweets, veteran Hindi film actor Rishi Kapoor said that the Congress government has named important assets of the country after Gandhi family and that the present government must consider renaming the assets after those who have contributed to society. “We must name important assets of the country who have contributed to society. Har cheez Gandhi ke naam? (Why everything in the name of Gandhi?) I don’t agree. Sochna log! (Think people!),” the “Bobby” star wrote. The 63-year-old questioned if the “roads in New Delhi can be changed, then why not the names of Congress assets/property”. Rishi even demanded that “Film City should be named Dilip Kumar,
Dev Anand, Ashok Kumar ya Amitabh Bachchan ke naam? Rajeev Gandhi udyog Kya hota hai? Socho doston!” The actor also suggested that the names of legendary singers Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar be used for important venues. Stressing on the contribution of his legendary father, actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, Rishi wrote: “Raj Kapoor has
made India proud over the years all over even after his death. Certainly more than what has been perceived by politics.” “Change Gandhi family assets named by Congress. Bandra/Worli Sea Link to Lata Mangeshkar or JRD Tata Link road. Baap ka maal samajh rakha tha,” Rishi, who belongs to Hindi cinema’s world famous Kapoor clan, tweeted on Tuesday night.
Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam pulled off a performance on a busy Mumbai street recently for hours, and, surprisingly, went completely unnoticed. He sat under a tree in Mumbai’s Juhu area with his harmonium and started singing his popular song Kal Ho Naa Ho. Though a small crowd gathered around him, and many even complimented
Riding high on the success of his latest stint, Airlift, Akshay Kumar may soon don the avatar of a lawyer. Reports claim that the 48-yearold actor has signed the sequel of Subhash Kapoor’s Jolly LLB. As per an English daily, the Kh-
Agency | Mumbai him for his voice, no one recognised him. “I went without any expectations, totally bereft of any awkwardness for the way I was looking and what I was about to subject myself to. For the first time, I was not me. The make-up was so good and authentic, that even people standing close to me,
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Priyanka Chopra and her show Quantico have become a Marquee asset for American TV network ABC. Therefore, when it came to wooing the new and existing advertisers, they chose Priyanka to perform at the annual ABC Upfront Show in New York on
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iladi of Bollywood has given his nod to step into the shoes of Arshad Warsi, who played a lawyer in the 2013 hit film. Akshay Kumar will soon be seen in two other sequels - Robot 2 and Namastey England. Arshad Warsi who played the title role in the first instalment, may not feature in the
sequel as “it’s a different case story altogether.” However, no such confirmation has come from the director or the actor’s side. When the daily got in touch with the director to know the development he refused to divulge any details and said, “Can’t comment on it right now.”
like how he had kidnapped Kannada Superstar Rajkumar. RGV, as he is known, has directed a film on the life of Veerappan depicting the events leading up to his death. The director has reportedly gathered a lot of information from Veer-
and people involved in Operation Cocoon. This film was released in Kannada first and turned out to be a big hit. In Hindi, it is produced by Sachiin J Joshi. When RGV was asked why he made a film about a man who was a dacoit, he had stated that everyone makes films about heroes but he wanted to make a film about a villain. He said he was fascinated with Veerappan’s life and wanted to show the world that he was not just a sandalwood smuggler.
also been accompanying her for visits to the doctor and when they are out, he doesn’t let go of her hand or leave her side,” said. There has reportedly been no decision yet on whether the baby will be born in Mumbai or Delhi, Mira’s hometown. Shahid and Mira were last spotted at actress Preity Zinta’s wedding reception in Mumbai on May 13. “As of now, they are just re-
lieved that Mira is blooming through her pregnancy. In fact, Preity Zinta congratulated her on her glow when they were at the reception to wish her and husband Gene Goodenough,” the said. The couple recently returned from their babymoon in the Maldives. Before the Vishal Bhardwaj-directed Rangoon, Shahid has Udta Punjab releasing on June 17.
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couldn’t recognise me,” he said in a statement. “ I was carrying the harmonium that my parents bought when I was born. It was all so humbling. And from such an unfamiliar zone, I managed to procure something. Gratitude, Grace and appreciation for what we have,” the statement read further.
Arjun Rampal `busts`his knee on sets of Kahaani 2
May 17. Last year, Priyanka was introduced to the American TV crowd in the same event alongside Kerry Washington and Ellen Pompeo. Priyanka spoofed Quantico with her co-star Jake McLaughlin in a short video before the performance. Then she took to the stage to perform on a parody of
Akshay Kumar to play a lawyer in Jolly LLB 2?
Veerappan wanted to kidnap Went without any expectations: Sonu Rajinikanth, says Ram Gopal Varma Nigam on his incognito performance appan’s former associates
Priyanka Chopra pays tribute to Prince at ABC Upfronts
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Bruno Mars’ ‘Uptaown Funk’ mixed into Prince’s ‘Kiss’. Priyanka looked hot in red romper and she showed some good moves. It was good see her on stage after a long time. She is currently bust shooting her Hollywood debut movie Baywatch with Dawayne The Rock Johnson and Zac Efron.
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, who is shooting for the his upcoming film Sujoy Ghosh’s sequel to his 2012 hit Kahaani, has injured his knee while filming a chase sequence for the promotions. Sharing a picture of his injured knee from the sets of Kahaani 2, the 43-year-old actor tweeted, “Finished the shoot.Now in agony.” Last week, it was reported that movie’s leading
lady Vidya Balan and Arjun have wrapped up the shooting of the film and are now gearing up for its promotions. The 38-year-old actor tweeted her farewell to Sujoy in Bengali. “Aaschi Sujoy da...Dhonnobaad for ‘another mother of a story ‘ !!” she wrote which meant ‘Good bye Sujoy.thanks for ‘another mother of a story .’ The forthcoming sequel is scheduled to release on 25 November.
Maverick film director Ram Gopal Varma is back in the news again. The Veerappan film director has stated that the infamous Sandalwood smuggler of Tamil Nadu was keen on kidnapping Superstar Rajinikanth,
Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput’s Special Time: Due Date and Other Details Agency | Mumbai
Actor Shahid Kapoor is going to have a busy couple of months soon - baby and new film will arrive in quick succession. Shahid and his wife Mira Rajput are expecting their first child and the due date is in September. The actor’s upcoming film Rangoon releases in October. “Rangoon is scheduled for release on October 14. Junior will definitely arrive before that. Mira’s date is around mid-September, but as it happens in most cases, the baby could arrive a few days before or after the due date,” a source said. Shahid, 35, is also taking very good care of his pregnant wife. “She has started getting cravings for particular kinds of food and he makes sure to indulge her. He has
3 / Dt. 19-05-2016, Thursday Upcoming Gujarati Urban horror movie ’16 - Fight Against ragging’
Agency | Ahmedabad Suspense, thriller with horror genres all in just one movie ’16 -Fight Against ragging’. Gulaal production Mr. Navin Hadiya and Mr.Vijay Baldaniya for the first time is coming up with a Urban Gujarati movie which is having genre of Comedy horror thriller. The movie will release on 20th may 2016 in all major cities of Gujarat. Coming up with the strong subject like anti ragging and showing the youth the pros and cons of the ragging is try to show by the director Lagdhirsinh N Jadeja who was an Engineering college pass out.This is his first directed movie on big screen .Mr. Avatar fame Sanjay Maurya and Canvas movie fame Chini Raval are lead actors. Other star castes include, Yuvraj Gadhvi, Nikita Soni, Sameer Trivedi,Vaisakh Rathod and Sandeep Prajapati in second lead. Musicby Mayur Soni. The movie storyline is about college life .16 Fight Against Ragging movie trailer is full of Comedy,Suspense and horror scenes. The major part of the movie is shoot in scenic locations of Kutch and this will make the Gujarati movies reach a new level in the Gujarati movie industry.
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Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking stay on BCCI elections
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Celebrate Chhota Bheem ka birthday month with POGO
Agency | Ahmedabad It’s the best time of the year as we celebrate Chhota Bheem’s Super Birthday with his little fans! Fun, frolic, cakes and cookies along with a bundle of happy times are in store for the little viewers as Chhota Bheem celebrates his Super Birthday on POGO with the premiere of the first ever 3D animated movie, exciting new episodes, along with exciting contests. To top it all, a lucky winner also stands a chance to celebrate Chhota Bheem’s birthday at his home. So let the good times roll as POGO celebrates Chhota Bheem’s birthday with exciting shows like Lights Camera Pogo, a special edition which brings in Pogo Film Fac-
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The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea seeking stay on the BCCI elections scheduled to take place on May 22. The petitioner, Cricket Association of Bihar, had asked the apex court to stay the elections or restrain the candidates having chargesheet against them as suggested by the R.S. Lodha Committee. BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur is among the candidates against whom chargesheet has been filed. The apex court asked the petitioner to approach the bench, which passed the earlier order. The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee had earlier in their
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report recommended the legalisation of betting in Indian cricket. The Lodha Committee also suggested the appointment of three authorities with distinct roles. The Lodha panel proposed that the second authority would be the ethics officer, who will administer the issues relating to conflict of interest, behaviour or corruption. The panel said that the ethics officer would
be a former High Court Judge. “The third authority, which we proposed to be created, is an electoral officer, who will oversee the entire election process relating to the office bearers, namely preparation of voters’ list, publications, disputes about eligibility of the office bearers, all these matters relating to election shall be overseen by the electoral officer,” the panel said.
Stoinis is the sixth Australian to have returned back home midway in IPL 2016 Agency | Melbourne Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has become the latest player to have returned back home, citing ‘personal reasons’. Stoinis, who had featured in 7 games for KXIP this season, scalping 8 wickets and scoring 146 runs. He becomes the sixth Australian player to have left the tournament midway, following the likes of Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh, John
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IPL snub affecting Pakistan’s T20I performance: Coach Arthur
Marcus Stoinis returns home from IPL 9 due to personal reasons
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Hastings and teammates Shaun Marsh and Glenn Maxwell. Kings XI Punjab have already been knocked out of the tournament, and are currently placed bottom of the standings. Stoinis was one of the very few players who performed on a regular basis for a team which has struggled big time. While there has no official reason cited behind his return, a ‘family issue’ is said to have been the reason for him leaving. Stoinis has rep-
resented his national side in a solitary ODI and a T20I. Despite his good form, he wasn’t a part of the Australia squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series against West Indies and South Africa at the Caribbean. His fellow injured teammates though will be expected to be fit in time for the series. Smith and Mitchell Marsh are certain to be play the series, while Maxwell’s injury is also not serious enough to rule him out.
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Pakistan’s newly-appointed chief coach Mickey Arthur on Wednesday acknowledged that not playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has hit the performance of the country’s cricketers in the shortest format. Political tensions between the arch-rivals have resulted in the Pakistani players being barred from taking part in the lucrative league since the second edition in 2009. But Arthur, who succeeded the legendary Waqar Younis as the head coach, reckoned that players learn a lot participating in such tournaments. “You learn such a lot from franchise
cricket tournaments and I think that could be playing a large role,” Arthur, who coached the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), was quoted as saying by pakpassion.net. “Yes it is probably right that not playing in the IPL could be affecting the performances of the Pakistan team in the 20-over format.” Buoyed by the lethal bowling attack at his disposal, the 48-year-old
is confident that the team will get the advantage in that department. “With both pace and spin there is certainly enough depth there for this bowling attack to be very good. Pakistan have produced a lot of good quick bowlers and they continue to do that and they also have some really good spin bowlers and that clearly gives them the advantage and edge at the moment,” Arthur said.
world in March when she said she had returned a positive test for meldonium, a Latvian-made heart medication which was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) banned list from Jan. 1. Sharapova, the world’s highest-paid sportswoman, claimed to have been taking meldonium on doctor’s orders for 10 years and had
failed to note that it had become a banned substance until hearing of her failed test at the first grand slam of the year. She was provisionally suspended on March 12 pending the hearing. Hundreds of athletes have tested positive for meldonium this year but WADA admitted last month that their bans might be overturned due to a lack of clear scientific information on how long the drug takes to be excreted from the body. The drug’s manufacturer said traces could remain in the body for several months depending on dosage, duration of treatment and sensitivity of testing methods.
than what meets the eye. A few days back, one of those feel-good sponsors’ events turned almost gloomy when de Villiers and Shane Watson were asked --- in the presence of Gayle --- where the Jamaican had gone wrong. Both looked crestfallen but de Villiers was quick to react. “Wow! Are you actually a journalist?” asked de Villiers in keeping with the fad of
questioning journalists’ right to criticise. Jumping to conclusion becomes a norm when he gets a string of single-digit scores and returns to the dugout with that poker face. His teammates however see Gayle for a longer period of time. They play, practice, travel and eat together. They know of a few things that the media or public will never know.
Maria Sharapova to face meldonium hearing in London
Agency | London Maria Sharapova will attend an International Tennis Federation anti-doping hearing in London on Wednesday, British media reported, with the Russian facing a possible ban of up to four years for failing a drugs test at the Australian Open. The five-times grand slam champion stunned the
Raina returns as Lions hope to Bangalore batting trio leaves roar against Knight Riders nothing to weak bowling Agency | Kanpur
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Skipper Suresh Raina’s return could not have been better-timed as Gujarat Lions, jolted by the tournament’s biggest ever defeat, seek to revive their campaign when they face off with Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League in Kanpur on Thursday. The Knight Riders will be handicapped by the absence of in-from all-rounder Andre Russell, and Gujarat Lions will look to capitalise on the void at the Green Park, which will be hosting its first-ever IPL match. In the pecking order, KKR are placed in second position with 14 points and a good positive net run rate, despite being humbled by Royal
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Challengers Bangalore by nine wickets in their last match. The two-time former champions have won seven matches and lost five in 12 outings so far, and a win on Thursday will definitely bring them closer to a play-off berth. In their maiden season, the Lions are at the moment occupying the fourth place with 14 points, but their net run rate is inferior to Knight Riders. They have also won as many games as
the Gautam Gambhir-led side. Lions, who started the season on an impressive note and even occupied the top spot for a while, experienced their worst day when they suffered a 144-run humiliation at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore last Saturday. Blazing centuries from AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli left the Lions attack bruised and battered, and a shaken batting line-up was sent packing for 104 runs.
From the TV advertisement of biscuits to the branding inside the lift to the press box at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle literally embody the fight in Royal Challengers Bangalore. Needing to win every match since Saturday, the trio has scored 427 of the 434 runs accumulated by RCB in the last two games, the remaining seven runs coming from extras. A feat difficult to surpass, it proves how in the absence of a decent bowling attack they have decided to let their bats leave nothing to chance. It also speaks of a bond that runs deeper
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Gujarat BJP MP Poonamben Soaring temperatures reignite Madam who fell in drain stable forest fires in Uttarakhand | Agency | Dehradun Correspondent Mumbai
The condition of Jamnagar Lok Sabha MP Poonam Madam, who was injured after falling into a drain on Monday and flown to Mumbai, is stable, hospital officials here said. The 41-year-old BJP MP, who suffered head injuries in the accident which occurred when she was inspecting a demolition site at a locality in Jamnagar, is undergoing treatment at the Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital here. “Her condition is stable,” a hospital spokesperson said. A Mumbai BJP MP, who is slated to meet her today, said she was “doing well”, and added that there was no cause of concern. Madam had
gone to Jalaramnagar area in Jamnagar city of Gujarat on Monday when residents were protesting against the demolition of 237 housing units by the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation. She was speaking to officials outside one of the housing units when a slab which
‘Let Gujarat burn’ a chilling message from D-Gang Correspondent | New Delhi
For the members of the D-Gang the hit list for Gujarat was a long one. The National Investigation Agency which probed a case following the murders of two Hindu leaders, Pragnesh Mistry and Shirish Bengali had stated that the offence was committed with an intention of inciting communal riots. The NIA says that the entire operation headed by Javed Chikna, a key Dawood Ibrahim man had many more leaders from Gujarat on their hit list. The names of Viral Desai, a VHP leader, Jaykar Maharaj, a priest and Prakash Modi the brother in law of the deceased
Bengali. The NIA had found during the probe that the intention was to incite communal tension. The plan was to start in Gujarat by carrying out the murders of prominent Hindu leaders. They felt that once the communal trouble starts in Gujarat, it would spread across the country. For this purpose the money was routed from a hawala channel through Dubai. The NIA says that the hitmen were paid sums of Rs 5 lakhs to carry out the job. The accused persons had done a lot of research on their targets. They were expected to come up with names and target prominent Hindu leaders, the NIA has also learnt.
covered the underground drain on which she was standing collapsed. Madam had suffered a 4-inch deep gash on her head and also hurt her shoulder and foot. She received five stitches on her head, doctors who treated her at a private hospital in Jamnagar had earlier said.
Soaring temperatures in Uttarakhand reignited forest fires in the hill state on Wednesday, with nearly 180 hectares of green cover gutted in the fresh fire incidents in Uttarkashi district. Currently 180 hectares of forest land spread over 111 places in the district are in flames, Uttarkashi District Magistrate Shridhar Babu Addanki said. “Rangers and Divisional Forest Officers have been asked to rush to the spots where fires are active and extinguish the flames as soon as possible,” he said. DFO Barkot DK Singh and DFO Purola Sandeep Kumar said there is no dearth of funds and equipment and they expect to control the blazes soon.
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The Gujarat High Court Tuesday summoned Mehsana police, along with their investigation papers and police station diary, in connection with the FIR filed against Sardar Patel Group (SPG) convener Lalji Patel. Justice B N Karia kept the matter for further hearing on May 31. The court also removed the name of Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel and Home Minister Rajni Patel from the list of respondents, stating that they were not necessary parties in the case. The plea had sought a probe by the Special Investigating Team (SIT) into the violence during
In the wake of the recent triple murder in Surat, Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela on Wednesday attacked the BJP-led Gujarat government for “deteriorating” law and order situation and alleged that “jungle raj” was prevailing in the state. Vaghela, who is the Leader of Opposition in Gujarat Assembly, while citing the figures of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), said the tag of ‘jungle raj’ “fits Gujarat more than Bihar”. The BJP has recent-
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the Jail Bharo agitation to demand quota for Patidars recently. Lalji Patel, along with over 20 others, was arrested last month, after the court arrest movement turned violent in Mehsana. After his arrest, he moved Gujarat HC, demanding independent probe against him. “Gujarat police can’t act impartially, independently and
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ly criticised the Nitish Kumar-led government and the law and order situation in Bihar which it dubbed as “maha jungle raj”. “Three people were killed in Surat recently. On an average, three incidents of rape and mur-
rat, particularly in urban parts,” Vaghela said. The NCRB figures show that more murders have taken place in Gujarat than in Bihar, Vaghela added. “Situation in Gujarat is worse than Bihar. NCRB figures clearly suggest that jungle raj prevails in Gujarat,” alleged Vaghela. People in Gujarat are forced to protect themselves, as state government has lost its control over the law and order situation due to “lack” of man power in police department.
advising caution. Forest fires this season, which began in February have so far destroyed nearly 4048 hectares of land in Uttarakhand in 1857 incidents. The rising trend in temperature is likely to continue for a few days more with the temperature of Dehradun which recorded a maximum of 40.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday likely to hover around 41 degrees on Wednesday, he said, adding there is no respite from heat likely over the next 48 hours.
Finally central government’s Ujala scheme is going to be launched in Gujarat. The scheme has been launched in most of the states. Gujarat is one of the last states to have this scheme. State Chief Minister Anandiben Patel is going to launch the scheme in Gujarat on May 26 which is the anniversary of the Narendra Modi government in centre. Under this scheme, the stat government will distribute one crore LED bulbs at subsidised rates of Rs 80-85 per piece. The bulb will have 3-year replacement
warranty. It will be 7-8 watts bulb with luminosity of 900 lumens. Each household will get ten bulbs maximum in first phase. The amount will be charged through electricity bill in eight to ten installments. Availability of bulb will be at offices of power distribution companies, bill cash counters and central government company Energy Efficient Services Limited(EEEL) kiosks. The state government will purchase the bulbs from EEEL and distribute them. Market cost of such bulb is Rs 250-300.
Non Stop Ahmedabad – Ujjain train tonight for Simhastha Kumbh
fearlessly,” he alleged. Currently, he is lodged in Mehsana Jail in judicial custody. Demanding an investigation by SIT, Lalji Patel alleged in the petition that “he has serious doubt about the integrity of the concerned police officers… These police officers are acting at the behest of the chief minister and the home minister….”
CM to launch smart Tag of jungle raj fits Gujarat village drive on May 22 more than Bihar: Congress workshop and announce der happen daily in Guja-
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Launch of Govt of India’s Ujala scheme for LED bulbs in Gujarat on May 26
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Uttarakhand is reeling under heat wave conditions for over a week now with most places recording temperatures which are four to five degrees above normal for this time of the year, MeT director Vikram Singh said. That may be one of the factors behind the fresh forest fires in parts of the state, he said
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Chief minister Anandiben Patel is expected to launch the smart village programme on May 22, the second anniversary of her government. She will felicitate villages that have 100% toilet facility. The CM will attend the Accessible India campaign workshop on May 21. The CM will also attend Lok Samvad Setu programme in Umparpada and Ankleswhar in central Gujarat on May 20, and in Olpad and Choryasi on May 19. Patel will be present at an education department
various projects on May 25. She will dedicate a new science college and girls’ hostel in Jetpur in Rajkot on May 31. GCCI poll process begins: Twenty forms were taken by aspiring candidates on day one of form distribution at the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), on Tuesday. The election process for 24 seats of the GCCI executive committee and posts of office-bearers has begun. The forms for both GCCI and Business Women Wing were made available from Tuesday.
The Western Railway is running a Mela Special Non Stop train between Ahmedabad and Ujjain late tonight in the wake of the increasing rush on the fag end of the Simhastha Kumbh which started on April 22 and is to conclude on May 21. Spokesperson of the Ahmedabad division of the Western Railway, Mr. Pradeep Sharma said that the Mela Special non stop train for Ujjain will depart at 2300 hrs tonight from platform number 7 of Ahmedabad railway station. The train being run to clear the extra rush has 15 General Coaches and one 3AC Coach. Booking for 3AC
is available at the current counter at Ahmedabad station. There won’t be any stoppage for the train as it would run non stop till Ujjain, the religious city in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, he said. The Ujjain Kumbh or Simhasth is celebrated when Jupiter ascends into sun sign Leo’s quarter or the Simha constellation of zodiac, which is why
it is called ‘Simhastha’. The Simhastha is special in Ujjain as it is the seat of divine Mahakal – the Lord of all times. The ritual of bathing in the holy waters of Kshipra begins on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April) and continues on various dates until the full moon shows up in the following month of Vaishakha.
Supreme Court, in a rare order last week, directed the Gujarat government to release more than Rs 7 crore as compensation to the families of 238 workers who died due to silicosis after working in its quartz and stone crushing industries. But for those like Manjhi, getting compensation from the Employee’s State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) that a Vadodara labour court ordered last year has proved to be a fruitless struggle. Some silicosis victims
turned to religion for solace, and others alleged that they were handed tuberculosis cards by the local Primary Health Centre (PHC). The victims started hitting one government wall after another ever since September 26, 2011, when the People’s Training and Research Centre (PTRC), an NGO acting on their behalf, filed petitions with the labour court in Vadodara and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking compensation.
238 deaths later, silicosis is still the killer in Godhra’s quarries Correspondent | Jhalod
Jaswant Manjhi had not heard of silicosis, even after it started eating away at his body. Today, he fears it may be too late for him. This 40-year-old has already lost his elder brother Mukesh, younger sister Kokila and her husband Tansinh — all workers like him at stone quarries in Godhra — to the respiratory disease. And he is among the survivors still waiting for justice from the Gujarat government. “We had no idea that it would completely eat away our bodies. We quit the job within three years, but the damage had been done,” said Manjhi from Shankarpura village in Dahod’s Jhalod taluka. The story of these stone quarry workers made headlines after the
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