[wanabidii] News Digest: Coal India raises shipments ahead of five-day strike

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, January 05, 2015
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		Business
		Coal India raises shipments ahead of five-day strike The five worker unions of Coal India will go on a strike from Tuesday against the government's plan to allow private companies mine and sell coal. BSE to conduct live trading from disaster recovery site Leading bourse BSE will conduct live trading on Thursday and Friday, from its disaster recovery site in Hyderabad to check the robustness of its systems. Ashok Leyland shares surge over 9% after strong sales in December Shares of Ashok Leyland on Monday surged to a one year high of over 9 per cent after the company reported 48.04 per cent jump in total sales in December 2014. More Business News»

		Environment
		Now, take a virtual tour of Vadodara's Kamatibaug A city-based entrepreneur, Vijay Wadhwani, has launched a website exclusively for the 136-year-old Kamatibaug. Govt moots ideas to sync green norms with growth A number of steps have been taken in the past six months to speed up green clearances but the government is also examining 55 additional suggestions to achieve its twin goals of economic growth and environment protection. First Chhattisgarh wild buffalo clone born in Haryana India's first cloning of Chhattisgarh's endangered wild buffalo met success with birth of healthy female calf born on December 12 last at National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) at Karnal in Haryana. More Environment News»

		World
		May have located AirAsia plane's tail section: Official An Indonesian naval patrol vessel found on Monday what the captain said could be the tail of a missing AirAsia jet, the section where the crucial black box voice and flight data recorders are located. US drone strike kills six Taliban militants in Pak's Waziristan A US drone strike in Pakistan's tribal North Waziristan region has killed at least six militants near the Afghan border, said officials. Cologne Cathedral to turn out lights at anti-Muslim march One of Germany’s most famous landmarks, Cologne Cathedral, will be plunged into darkness on Monday evening in protest at a march by a growing grass-roots anti-Muslim movement through the western German city, cathedral authorities said. More World News»

		Science
		Scientists create digital image using less than one photon per pixel In what is a quantum leap in imaging technology, scientists have created a digital image using less than one photon per pixel. Rotating night shift work can be hazardous to health Scientists have confirmed an increase in cardiovascular disease and lung cancer mortality observed in nurses working rotating night shifts. SpaceX's next frontier: Landing a rocket on Earth Elon Musk, the chief executive of the Space Exploration Technologies Corp., better known as SpaceX, likens the waste to throwing away a 747 jet after a single transcontinental flight. More Science News»

		Technology
		50% Indian tech startups may move overseas in 2015 Nine of the top 30 business-to-business software product companies by market capitalization have already relocated to the US, Singapore and the UK, according to iSPIx. Flipkart exploring delivery in 3 hours E-Commerce major Flipkart assessing products, pricing, may start service in 3-4 cities in July; move may push peers to follow suit. 5 best smartphones under Rs 15,000 More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT-Madras to power ideas of entrepreneurial success Centre for Innovation (CFI), a student-run innovation lab at IIT-Madras, is running an initiative called Nirmaan, a mock incubator to support students with entrepreneurial interests by providing them a riskfree environment to develop their ideas and shielding them from financial pressures through seed funding. This Shaastra, the mantra is startups At Shaastra 2015, the annual student-run technical festival at IIT-­Madras, the focus is on building entrepreneurial culture. The theme this year is `Designing dreams' and according to the institute, the events are all oriented to make the participants dream big. Gemological Institute of America to conduct seven-week graduate diamonds diploma programme Gemological Institute of America (GIA), an independent organisation dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and jewellery design, will be conducting a seven-week graduate diamonds diploma (GD) programme from January 8. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		This fisherman won't fall short in his bid to win parabadminton gold Dharmai, who was born with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism, is an international parabadminton champion. 'Litigant cannot blame lawyer for losing case' There is a rising tendency on the part of litigants who lose their cases to blame their own advocates, hoping to earn sympathy of the appellate court. CR may consider starting Diva-CST trains To look into problems that suburban train commuters face, a delegation of senior railway officials and Union railway minister Suresh Prabhu will visit the Thane-Diva stretch this week. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Uber cab rape case: Court takes cognizance of chargesheet A Delhi court on Monday took cognizance of the chargesheet filed against a driver of US-based cab service provider, Uber, for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman executive in December last year. Part of National Highway 24 caves in, triggers traffic chaos on Delhi-Ghaziabad route Commuters using National Highway 24 faced a harrowing time on Monday morning as a part of the road caved in due to mudslide. Delhi polls likely to be held in mid-February Elections to the Delhi assembly are likely to be held around mid-February, setting the stage for a three-way contest between BJP, Aam Admi Party and Congress that could end the political suspense over who will form the government in the capital. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Home minister assures to rethink on heavy vehicles ban Karnataka home minister K J George has assured industry leaders of a rethink on ban on movement of Medium and Heavy Vehicle goods vehicles in the Bengaluru city during day time. Spoilt for choice on art street The canvas couldn't have got any bigger. Kumara Krupa Road, a 1 km-long thoroughfare in the heart of the city, helped artists and art lovers find the right connect on Sunday as it hosted the 12th edition of Chitra Santhe. Nikhil and his Haj sweep film awards Avant garde movies and new faces made their mark in the Karnataka state film awards for 2013 announced here on Sunday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Antaram - a surreal saga of sacrifice & struggle at HICC, Hyderabad Antaram - a surreal saga of sacrifice & struggle at HICC, Hyderabad Actor Kamal Kamaraju's exhibtion at Muse Art Gallery Actor Kamal Kamaraju's exhibtion at Muse Art Gallery Orissa doctor 'cuts' woman's food pipe An alleged botched sterilization operation at a government hospital in Rayagada district forced a 30-year-old woman to undergo multiple surgeries at a private hospital in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		All India Nau Sainik Camp: Victorious team given warm reception in Chennai The Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Andaman and Nicobar Directorate swept various awards at the All India NCC Nau Sainik camp held recently at the Karwar Naval base. Nurses advised to update their knowledge, skills Nurses should constantly update their knowledge and skills to match emerging newer treatment modalities and fast changing technology, said Jaya Jambunathan, professor of nursing, Wisconsin University, US. IIT Madras to host social innovation camp for school students The camp is open to students of Classes 11 and 12 and will be conducted on the IIT-Madras campus from January 14 to 16. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Painting is like 'ghar wapsi' for me: Amol Palekar He ruled the silver screen and gave blockbusters like ‘Chhoti Si Baat’, ‘Gol Maal’ and ‘Naram Garam’. But when you ask Amol Palekar about his creative journey, the veteran actor says: “I started as a painter and will end as one.” IMA prescribes swachchata pills for hospitals Every five in 100 patients visiting a healthcare centre comes back with a hospital-acquired infection. In an effort to reduce the burden on hospitals and make Swachcha Bharat a movement for good health, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has asked each of its 1,700 branches to appoint nine 'junior Modis' in their respective areas to spread awareness on cleanliness. Better facilities in offing for Alang workers Finally, workers at the world's largest ship recycling yard in Alang, Bhavnagar, can hope for some achhe din. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rlys tighten security, plies special trains for Magh Mela North Central Railway has geared for the first bathing day, Paush Poornima in Magh Mela on Monday. Special trains are being plied and extra coaches have been attached in the trains. The security at the Allahabad railway junction and the adjoining small stations has also been increased. Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) forces have been deployed at the sensitive points at the Allahabad junction and small stations to keep vigil on the suspicious elements. Saints declare water unsuitable for bath, threaten boycott Saints belonging to Dandi Bada have decided to boycott auspicious Paush Purnima bath on Monday in protest against mela authorities failure to make the river suitable for bathing and providing basic amenities to seers camping in the mela area. Magh Mela begins today with Paush Purnima 'snan' The 44-day Magh Mela is set to begin today with approximately 25 lakh pilgrims, including scores of kalpwasis, expected to take a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of Yamuna, Ganga and mythological Saraswati, on the occasion of Paush Purnima. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Three Keonjhar engineers in dock for 'excess' payment The vigilance department has lodged cases against five persons, including three engineers of rural development department, under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for allegedly making excess payment of Rs 28,29,513 to a contractor. Koraput: Maoist leader's posters put up after intel inputs Security personnel on Sunday put up posters of Maoist leader Rama Krishna at several villages under Narayanpatna block in Koraput district. Koraput: Rs 1.28 cr siphoned off from various projects An audit, conducted by office of local fund audit, has found embezzlement of Rs 1.28 crore meant for execution of various projects in Maoist-hit Narayanpatna block of Koraput district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Eight arrested in Madhya Pradesh for using Pakistan flag during rally Eight people, including a Hindu youth, were arrested by police in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday for putting up a banner with Pakistani flag and allegedly shouting pro-Pakistan slogans during a religious procession. MP cops fire at one another in police station, both dead In a shocking incident, a sub-divisional officer of police and a town inspector shot each other dead on Monday afternoon in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh over some dispute. Morning flights at Bhopal airport cancelled Thick fog in the state capital on Monday morning forced Jet Airways to cancel their two flights. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		ED probing money laundering in housing project case After the Vigilance Bureau, now the Enforcement Directorate (ED) too has started probe money laundering angle in the case involving construction of a luxury housing project in Shimla by Bemloe Development and Infrastructure Company Private Limited. Churches threaten protest if 'ghar wapsi' programmes not banned Blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged tacit support to RSS's "ghar wapsi" programme, churches here have threatened to take to streets if the government doesn't impose a ban on the practice. Honour killing in Hoshiarpur: Young couple murdered by girl's family The Punjab police failure to provide security to a newly-married dalit couple despite directions from the Punjab and Haryana high court led to a gory end for the young couple on Sunday evening, when they were lynched allegedly by the girl's relatives. More Chandigarh News»

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