News Digest: Concern over swelling number of TB patients in Uttarakhand

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		Thursday, May 22, 2014
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		India
		Concern over swelling number of TB patients in Uttarakhand Uttarakhand faces a problem of a large number of people afflicted with tuberculosis, both in the hills and in the plains. Anti-poaching measures upped in Rajaji, Corbett The Uttarakhand forest department has intensified efforts to stem poaching of tigers in Rajaji National Park (RNP) and Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). Mirwaiz hails Modi's invitation to Nawaz Sharif Kashmiri separatist Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday hailed Narendra Modi’s invitation to Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, to attend his swearing-in ceremony. More India News»

		Business
		India Post to get bank licence soon? Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan has backed the postal department’s demand to set up a bank, even as the finance ministry has tried to block the move. IPO after tax row is settled: Vodafone As the Narendra Modi-led government prepares to take charge at the Centre, British telecom giant Vodafone has linked its mega-IPO plan to settlement of tax dispute in India. RBI eases curbs, gold prices to fall Relaxing rules for importing gold, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday allowed star/premier trading houses to bring in the yellow metal for sale in the domestic market. More Business News»

		Environment
		Glaciers in Tibetan Plateau shrinking rapidly: Report Glaciers in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, home to several Himalayan rivers, have been shrunk by 15 per cent in the past three decades and the situation could worsen in future due to global warming, Chinese scientists say. South Africa elephant park accused of 'horrific' cruelty A South African animal rights group on Tuesday accused an elephant park of cruelty after "horrific" video footage emerged of abusive training methods used on baby elephants. Sea level rise forces US space agency to retreat Sea level rise is threatening the majority of Nasa's launch pads and multi-billion dollar complexes famous for training astronauts and launching historic missions to space, scientists said Tuesday. More Environment News»

		World
		US troops look for kidnapped Nigerian girls US defence official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP the troops will oversee at least one unarmed surveillance drone to try to track those who kidnapped the Nigerian schoolgirls. Iran frees 'Happy' dancers on bail: Reports Recorded on a smartphone, the video shows three girls dancing in a room, on rooftops and in secluded alleys alongside three young men to Williams' "Happy" tune. China signs 30-year deal for Russian natural gas China's president also called for an Asian security arrangement that would include Russia and Iran and exclude the United States. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Modi is a tyrant. He is a Hitler' PICS: Aishwarya stuns with slimmer look at Cannes SRK beats Salman to be the richest Bollywood celeb! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Citizen scientists can take over 36-year-old satellite, Nasa says A group of citizen scientists can take over a 36-year-old decommissioned robotic space probe that will fly by the Earth in August, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said on Wednesday. An 'internal' bra for perfect shape A new form of plastic surgery promises to deliver "firm, young-looking breasts that keep their shape over time" by implanting bra-shaped 'silicone slings' underneath the skin. Experts restore movement in paralytic arm of a monkey British scientists have for the first time successfully cured paralysis of the arms. More Science News»

		Sports
		Churchill Brothers axed from I-League Two-time champions Churchill Brothers were thrown out of the I-League along with three other teams for failing to fulfill the AIFF's club licensing criteria. Pak to produce World Cup soccer balls Pakistan may be known as a cricketing nation but not many know that the soccer balls for upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil will be imported from the nation. Rory breaks off engagement to Wozniacki Rory McIlroy announced he had broken off his engagement to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki only days after sending out the wedding invitations. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Moto E vs Nokia X vs Lumia 520: Which one to buy We take an in-depth look at the three to decide which among the three — Moto E, Lumia 520 and Nokia X — is the best entry-level smartphone in India. Flipkart may announce Rs 2,000cr Myntra buyout on May 22 Flipkart is likely to acquire a majority stake in online fashion retailer Myntra in what could be the biggest consolidation in India's e-commerce sector. Can Microsoft Surface Pro 3 replace the laptop? The company's new product, the Surface Pro 3, has a 12-inch screen, larger than many small laptop screens. More Technology News»

		Education
		Gopal Gandhi quits Kalakshetra, IIAS Retired IAS officer Gopalkrishna Gandhi resigned as chairman of Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla and Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai on Wednesday. University of Madras offers fellowships in memory of Irish linguist University of Madras will offer three fellowships to students in honour of Irish missionary and linguist Robert Caldwell from this academic year. Ahead of engineering admissions, Madras high court makes it easy to pick college Earlier, advocate general of Tamil Nadu A L Somayaji submitted that the university had been publishing the pass percentage statistics of affiliated engineering colleges from 2002 to 2005, and then from 2008 to 2010. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Don't auction sand, put it back in creeks, say activists o prevent illegal sand mining, activists have demanded that sand be tracked electronically from the extraction point to the transport permits and octroi nakas to building sites, to ensure excess sand is not used. BMC zeroes in on 430 Campa Colas in city While the BMC is gearing up to demolish Campa Cola’s illegal floors, there are 430 other buildings that have made unauthorized additions. Been there, drone that: Pizza air-delivery in Mumbai Would you like your pizza home-delivered by an unmanned drone? More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Government to install electronic toll lane at each public plaza The road transport and highways ministry on Wednesday set the target to dedicate at least one electronic tolling lane at all government funded plazas during this fiscal. Child traffickers held, 63 rescued Sixty three children were rescued and 23 traffickers arrested from Old Delhi railway station on Wednesday morning in what police have called the biggest operation this year. The Book Shop owner dies at 73 Owner of one of the most sought-after bookstores in the city, K D Singh, or Kanwarjit Singh, passed away on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Convict on the run for 4 years nabbed A 38-year-old murder convict, who went missing for four years after being released on parole from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, was nabbed on Tuesday.He'd been a private car driver in the city. 56 of Employees Provident Fund Organization's 400 recruits are from one Andhra town The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Karnataka, is tasked with ensuring social security benefits to employees of factories and other establishments in the state. Rain uproots over 30 trees in south Bangalore Heavy rainfall disrupted normal life in south Bangalore for more than two hours on Wednesday evening. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana union kicks up row over origin of 193 officials The Secretariat Telangana Employees Association has raised objections over categorization of 193 officials as having origin in Telangana and demanded review of the entire process. Telangana doctors want separate cancer centres for new states The TGDA has given a representation on this issue to the governor through his advisors. Weapons division may trigger row Even before the issue of division of employees in the police department is settled, a new controversy is brewing over distribution of arms and ammunition in specialised units like Greyhounds and Octopus. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Earthquake off Odisha sparks tremors, panic in Chennai Mild tremors, the aftershocks of an undersea earthquake off Paradip, were felt in some parts of south Chennai on Wednesday night, sending panic-stricken people out of their houses. Tamil Nadu police hit with 7 IPS officers suspended An unprecedented seven IPS officers are currently under suspension in Tamil Nadu, a situation that has potentially compromised law enforcement in the state. RTI activists blow their top against info panel It was a war cry against the Tamil Nadu State Information Commission. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ghatlodia cheers Anandiben Patel's anointment After she was elected chief minister on Thursday afternoon, celebrations broke out in Anandiben Patel's constituency, Ghatlodia. Green workshop at Science City today May 22 has been proclaimed by the United Nations as IBD to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.The theme for this year's celebration is 'Islands Biodiversity'. Two arrested for posing as cops Kalupur police on Tuesday arrested two persons for posing as crime branch officials.The impersonators were trying to extort money when nabbed. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cops bust gang of auto-lifters District police, on Wednesday, busted an inter-district gang of auto-lifters with the arrest of its four key members near Sadiapur trisection. No hike in water tax The Jalkal department had decided on Wednesday to keep water tax slab intact for residential customers this year.The tax for commercial as well as government offices had been increased. Allahabad HC stays Ramleela stars arrest The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed the arrest of film Ramleela's producer and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, hero Ranveer Kapoor and heroines Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		OPCC chief Jayadev Jena denies resigning from post State Congress president Jayadev Jena on Tuesday sought to scotch rumours about his quitting the post against the backdrop of party's serious drubbing in the twin elections. Naveen Patnaik likely to retain nine old teammates BJD president Naveen Patnaik in his fourth term as chief minister is likely to retain at least nine ministers from the previous team, including six in the cabinet rank, sources said here on Tuesday. Government to treat temple kitchen waste The state government will set up a waste water treatment plant near Jagannath Temple in Puri to check water pollution caused by peja (rice waste water) during preparation of 'mahaprasad'. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Earthquake felt in eastern Madhya Pradesh, no damages reported Mild tremors were felt in eastern parts of Madhya Pradesh including Jabalpur and Mandla on Wednesday night as earthquake struck in Bay of Bengal about 400 km south of Kolkata. MP govt endorses an e-mail policy Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday became the first state in the country to pass an e-mail policy to give legal standing to correspondence between government departments via electronic mail and digital messaging. Hell and Heaven themed party held at a city pub in Bhopal Devils and angels party together in the city. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Same-gotra couple hacked to death in Haryana Manoj and Kiran who were killed on Tuesday night belonged to the Ahir community. Kharar Congman killed in Mohali A local Congress leader of Kharar sub-division was found murdered with his hands gagged in a car in Sector 69, Mohali, on Wednesday. ICSE results: Peon's daughter bags 80% Kajal Aswal, a student of Class X at St Xavier's High School in Mohali, lived up the expectations of her parents, fighting all odds to achieve what she wanted. More Chandigarh News»

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