Core sector growth rises to five-month high of 6.7% in Nov
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Growth of the country’s eight core sector industries rose to a five-month high of 6.7 per cent in November this year, on the back of better output in coal, refinery products, electricity and cement. The eight core sector industries had grown by 3.2 per cent in November last year, and 6.3 per cent in October this year.
According to official data released today, coal production increased by 14.5 percent in November this year, petroleum refinery output rose 8.1 percent, cement production rose by 11.3 percent and electricity generation increased by 10.2 percent during the month.Edit : Edit
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Govt withdraws excise duty concessions to auto industry
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The Government has withdrawn the excise duty concessions to the auto industry. Sources said that the Finance Ministry has decided not to extend the concessions further. The concessions were given by the UPA government in the interim Budget in February, which were later extended by the NDA government till 31st December. In case of SUVs, the Excise Duty had been reduced to 24 per cent from 30 per cent, whereas in mid-sized cars, it was reduced to 20 per cent from 24 per cent. It was slashed form 27 percent to 24 percent for the large cars. AIR correspondent reports, with the decision of not extending the concessions, the cars, SUVs and two-wheelers will become expensive from today.
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Govt blocks 32 websites
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The government has blocked access to 32 websites for carrying anti-India views and spreading ISIS propaganda. These websites have been blocked following an advisory by an anti-terrorism team. The blocked URLs or uniform resource locator include files, videos and source code-sharing websites. Department of Telecom said, the 32 URLs have been blocked under Section 69 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and under Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009. The rules give the central government powers to block access to information if it is in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of the country, defence of India, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence. The sources said, show-cause notices were also issued to these websites and only five or six have replied. A senior Telecom Ministry official said that some websites were unblocked after verification.
The government has blocked access to 32 websites for carrying anti-India views and spreading ISIS propaganda. These websites have been blocked following an advisory by an anti-terrorism team. The blocked URLs or uniform resource locator include files, videos and source code-sharing websites. Department of Telecom said, the 32 URLs have been blocked under Section 69 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and under Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009. The rules give the central government powers to block access to information if it is in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of the country, defence of India, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence. The sources said, show-cause notices were also issued to these websites and only five or six have replied. A senior Telecom Ministry official said that some websites were unblocked after verification.Edit : Edit
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Mahmud Abbas sign request to join International Criminal Court
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President Mahmud Abbas yesterday signed a Palestinian request to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), seeking a new avenue for action against Israel after a failed United Nations resolution to end the occupation. The Palestinians hope ICC membership will pave the way for war crimes prosecutions against Israeli officials for their actions in the occupied territories. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly hit back, saying the Palestinians have more to fear than Israel from the Hague-based tribunal. He cited the Palestinian leadership’s links to Hamas, the militant group Israel describes as a terrorist organisation, which is part of a unity government with Abbas’s Fatah movement. The United States said, it strongly opposes the request from the Palestinian Authority to join the ICC, fearing this will further delay peace talks with Israel.
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Planning Commission renamed as ‘Neeti Ayog’
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Following up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day announcement that the Planning Commission would be replaced, the government, today, renamed the plan panel as ‘Niti Aayog’. The renaming of the Planning Commission is being seen as the first step towards replacing it with a new-age institution. According to agency reports, the new structure will have the Prime Minister, some Cabinet ministers and some chief ministers along with technocrats and experts in various fields. Renaming the e Planning Commission, decision comes nearly three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7th December last year held consultations with Chief Ministers at a meeting where most favoured restructuring of the Socialist-era body. However, some Congress Chief Ministers opposed disbanding of the existing set-up.
Following up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day announcement that the Planning Commission would be replaced, the government, today, renamed the plan panel as ‘Niti Aayog’. The renaming of the Planning Commission is being seen as the first step towards replacing it with a new-age institution. According to agency reports, the new structure will have the Prime Minister, some Cabinet ministers and some chief ministers along with technocrats and experts in various fields. Renaming the e Planning Commission, decision comes nearly three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7th December last year held consultations with Chief Ministers at a meeting where most favoured restructuring of the Socialist-era body. However, some Congress Chief Ministers opposed disbanding of the existing set-up.
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1012015MS Dhoni’s retirement from Tests
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Most of cricketers around the world has expressed surprise on the way MSD has resign, many called it an end of Dhoni cloud in BCCI.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, abbreviated MSD, who scored big name in Indian cricket and is famous for his enforced decisions and opinions to many out of ethical context.His stellar confidence, iconic team mates at his disposal and his naive, cricketing batting limited technique helped him to take chances to win laurels for Team Dhoni.
Lately as team talent slipped so MSD fell into his own trap. A man responsible for injecting his own team members finally get from Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif the good wish to bring him luck ahead of his career.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni surprised cricketing world with his sudden announcement of retirement from Test cricket. Cricketers from across the world reacted with surprise and lavished praise on Dhoni’s decision to call it quit from the longer format. Teammates, friends and critics poured their hearts out on social media praising his decision.
Expressing views on Twitter, retired batting legend, Sachin Tendulkar, also a long-time teammate, congratulated him on his Test career and encouraged Dhoni to retain 2015 World Cup. In a Tweet former Indian Cricket team Test captain Anil Kumble boasted his test career and said well done to retire as a captain. will miss unique persona like M S Dhoni.
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Essebsi sworn in as new president
Tunisia’s Beji Caid Essebsi has been sworn in as president after a second round of voting in landmark polls in the country, Al Arabiya reported. The 88-year-old won the runoff election in December with 55.7 percent of the vote, while interim President Moncef Marzouki garnered 44.3 percent. A total of 27 candidates stood in the first round of the election, which was held in November.
Greece’s parliament was dissolved Wednesday ahead of an early election, AFP reported, and the vote scheduled for January 25. The date was earlier announced Monday by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. The new parliament will reconvene on February 5
53 killed in Philippines after flash floods, mudslides
Flash floods and mudslides have killed at least 53 people in the central and southern Philippines, Reuters reported. Tropical storm Jangmi prompted the evacuation of more than 86,000 people in Surigao del Sur, Bohol and Cebu provinces before weakening into a tropical depression, the national disaster agency said on Wednesday. Days of heavy rains have also hit neighboring Southeast Asian countries.
US airstrike kills senior militant leader in Somalia
A leader of al-Qaeda linked militant group Al-Shabaab was killed in a US airstrike, Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said Tuesday. “With the help of the Somali national security and intelligence agency and its US counterpart, an Al-Shabaab leader was killed last night,” the agency said in a statement. On Monday, the Pentagon confirmed it had launched an airstrike, targeting an unidentified leader of the Islamist group in Saakow, some 330 kilometers west of Mogadishu. The militants have been attempting to overthrow western-backed Somalian government. In September, the US killed the group’s top leader, Ahmed Godane, in an airstrike.
The US and its allies conducted 15 airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Several units of fighters and buildings were hit, the US-led Combined Joint Task Force said. Seven strikes hit in Syria and eight in Iraq.
Moscow will not leave unfriendly steps without response, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a comment on the expansion of US sanctions. The ministry’s spokesman, Aleksandr Lukashevich, described the inclusion of four Russian officials on the Magnitsky list as “politically motivated.” He also criticized as “groundless” restrictions imposed on Russian companies based on the US law on sanctions against Iran and Syria. The US actions question the “perspectives of bilateral cooperation in solving many acute international problems,” he said
Suicide car bomber rams Libya parliament HQ
A suicide car bomber has rammed his vehicle into the outer gate of the headquarters of the Libyan parliament, AP reported. No one was killed in the attack in the eastern city of Tobruk, according to parliamentarian Abu Bakr Baeira. The assembly has been forced to convene in the city since Islamist-allied militias seized the capital, Tripoli, over the summer and revived a rival government. No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing.
An AirAsia Airbus A320 plane reportedly overshot the runway at Kalibo International Airport near Boracay, a popular Philippines tourist destination, on Tuesday evening. Posts on social media showed emergency slides being deployed from the plane, which appeared to have come to a halt on a grassy field, the Straits Times reported. Passengers said the plane came to “a very abrupt stop.” No injuries were reported. The flight was scheduled to depart at around 4.15pm on Tuesday, but was delayed by almost two hours due to bad weather, according to the paper.
Syria govt, opposition may hold talks in Moscow on January 27-29
Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has said that the Syrian government may hold talks with opposition representatives in Moscow on January 27-29, RIA Novosti reported. Russia has already made contacts regarding the talks, he told Kyodo news agency. It is reported that representatives of Syrian opposition groups will meet with Russian public figures in Moscow on January 27. The meeting may be followed by negotiations between the opposition and Syrian government officials on January 27-29.
Flash floods and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Jangmi left at least 29 people dead and 10 missing in the Philippines, AP quoted officials as saying Tuesday. Jangmi, packing winds of 65 kilometers an hour and gusts of 80 kilometers an hour, dumped heavy rains Monday on southern Mindanao Island, sending thousands of residents to evacuation centers. The storm then pushed its way through eastern and central islands of the Philippines, where most of the deaths occurred Tuesday. As of Tuesday afternoon, the eye of the storm was 108 kilometers southwest of central Iloilo City, moving west at 19 kilometers an hour toward the western Palawan Island.
Malaysia’s worst flooding in a decade has forced nearly a quarter of a million people from their homes, Reuters quoted officials as saying on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the government came under fire for its perceived slow response. “Exceptionally high” water levels had cut off rescuers from relief centers as the death toll rose to 21 across the northeast, according to the National Security Council. Fifteen people have been killed in neighboring southern Thailand.
5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Bushehr Province, Iran
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Iran’s southern Bushehr Province near the country’s nuclear power plant on Tuesday, IRNA reported on Tuesday. After the town of Shonbeh was hit at 03:49 GMT, several buildings were damaged, but no casualties were reported. The quake jolted a sparsely-populated district, and the epicenter of quake was in the Shonbeh district, some 120km southeast of Bushehr, the home to the country’s first nuclear power plant, Iran’s state TV said.
Fate of 98 people on board Norman Atlantic ferry still unknown
Italian authorities still do not know the fate of 98 people who were on board the Norman Atlantic ferry from Patras in Greece to Ancona in Italy on Sunday when a fire broke out on its car deck. Earlier, 40 people were considered missing, TASS reported. The Greek government’s Marine Accidents Investigation Commission said it would investigate the accident, in which a total of 10 people have so far been confirmed dead.
London woman detained over Syria terror offenses
A woman from Haringey in north London has been arrested at Luton Airport on suspicion of Syria-related terror offenses, the BBC reported, citing police. The 25-year-old was held at 11:30 GMT after a flight from Istanbul in Turkey as part of an intelligence-led operation. She is being questioned at a police station in the West Midlands on suspicion of preparing for terrorist attacks, according to West Midlands Police.
Italian coastguard saves 970 migrants abandoned by smugglers
The Italian coastguard service has rescued 970 migrants after smugglers abandoned them on a cargo ship in rough seas, AP said. The migrants, most of them believed to be Syrians, arrived in Gallipoli, in Apulia, southeast Italy, before dawn Wednesday. More than 100 migrants were treated for hypothermia. A passenger sent out a distress call while the ship was off the Greek coast. Six Italian coastguard workers had been lowered by helicopter onto the Moldovan-flagged Blue Sky M. There was no crew aboard and the ship’s engine was shut off. Smugglers frequently abandon migrants at sea.
Burundi confirms 35 killed in clashes between army & rebels
At least 35 people are confirmed to have been killed in clashes between Burundi’s army and members of an unidentified rebel group near the Democratic Republic of Congo border, AFP reported. “On our side, we have lost one soldier,” a top Burundian army official said Wednesday. Officials and witnesses said the group of around 200 rebels crossed into Cibitoke province north of the capital, Bujumbura, overnight Monday. Media agencies
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Navin Tondon Appointed as Member Electrical, Railway Board
1012015 Shri Navin Tondon has been appointed as new Member Electrical, Railway Board & Ex-officio Secretary to the Govt. of India. Prior to this appointment, he was General Manager South Eastern Central Railway (SECR). Earlier, Shri Tandon was working as Additional Member (Electrical), Railway Board.
Shri Navin Tandon has also worked as Additional General Manager, Eastern Railway, Kolkata. He is an Electrical Engineer and did his Master of Technology from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He joined Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) through 1976 Examination Batch. He also worked as Chief Electrical Engineer/Central Organization for Railway Electrification (CORE)/Allahabad, Chief Electrical Engineer, North Central Railway/Allahabad and South Western Railway/Hubli. Shri Tandon has got rich experiences of working of Sr. Dy. General Manager, North Central Railway and Divisional Railway Manager, Varanasi, North Eastern Railway.
Besides this, he acquired training in Canada, Japan and USA on computerization of Railways and Rolling Stock management respectively.
Shri Navin Tandon has also worked as Additional General Manager, Eastern Railway, Kolkata. He is an Electrical Engineer and did his Master of Technology from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He joined Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) through 1976 Examination Batch. He also worked as Chief Electrical Engineer/Central Organization for Railway Electrification (CORE)/Allahabad, Chief Electrical Engineer, North Central Railway/Allahabad and South Western Railway/Hubli. Shri Tandon has got rich experiences of working of Sr. Dy. General Manager, North Central Railway and Divisional Railway Manager, Varanasi, North Eastern Railway.
Besides this, he acquired training in Canada, Japan and USA on computerization of Railways and Rolling Stock management respectively.
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Shri Animesh Chauhan is new MD & CEO of Oriental Bank of Commerce.
1012015Shri Animesh Chauhan has been appointed as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Oriental Bank of Commerce. Shri Chauhan assumed charge of the Bank on 31st December, 2014.
Shri Chauhan was born on 30th June, 1957. He started his career on 17th January, 1979 in Bank of Baroda as Direct Recruited Officer. He is an experienced banker and has worked in various capacities. He has the experience in handling Overseas operations, as he headed London (Main) branch for over three years. He was Zonal Head/SLBC Convenor of Rajasthan Zone from 02.06.2011 to 05.08.2013.
Shri Chauhan has also worked as Chairman of The Nainital Bank Limited, Nainital from 27.12.2007 to 28.05.2011.
Shri Animesh Chauhan joined Central Bank of India on his elevation as Executive Director on 5th August, 2013 and he was overseeing the portfolios such as Retail Banking, Information Technology, Transaction Banking, Priority Sector, MSME and Recovery.
Oriental Bank of Commerce presently has Business Mix of over Rs.3,30,000 crore with a Pan India network of 2200 Branches, 2468 ATMs and a customer base of over 24 million. The Bank has 34 (Thirty Four) Regional Offices across the country and One Representative Office in Dubai.
Shri Chauhan was born on 30th June, 1957. He started his career on 17th January, 1979 in Bank of Baroda as Direct Recruited Officer. He is an experienced banker and has worked in various capacities. He has the experience in handling Overseas operations, as he headed London (Main) branch for over three years. He was Zonal Head/SLBC Convenor of Rajasthan Zone from 02.06.2011 to 05.08.2013.
Shri Chauhan has also worked as Chairman of The Nainital Bank Limited, Nainital from 27.12.2007 to 28.05.2011.
Shri Animesh Chauhan joined Central Bank of India on his elevation as Executive Director on 5th August, 2013 and he was overseeing the portfolios such as Retail Banking, Information Technology, Transaction Banking, Priority Sector, MSME and Recovery.
Oriental Bank of Commerce presently has Business Mix of over Rs.3,30,000 crore with a Pan India network of 2200 Branches, 2468 ATMs and a customer base of over 24 million. The Bank has 34 (Thirty Four) Regional Offices across the country and One Representative Office in Dubai.
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Make Railways Better
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AIRASIA INDONESIA FLIGHT QZ 8501 UPDATE AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2014 20:00 HRS
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AIRASIA INDONESIA FLIGHT QZ 8501 UPDATE AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2014 20:00 HRS LT (GMT+7) SURABAYA, 31st DECEMBER 2014 – AirAsia Indonesia wishes to update that The National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) Republic of Indonesia and other relevant authorities continue to search and recover the passengers of QZ 8501 in the Karimata Strait area. Earlier today, Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia and AirAsia management visited the military base in Pangkalan Bun to meet with key stakeholders of the SAR operations. Fernandes met with Deputy Governor of Central Kalimantan, Achmad Diran; Deputy of Potential Search And Rescue (SAR), Marsekal Muda TNI Sunarbowo Sandi; Joint Operation Chief Territory II, Marsekal Muda TNI Abdul Muis; Joint Operation Chief Territory I, Marsekal Muda TNI Agus Dwi Putranto; Central Kalimantan Police Chief, Brigadier General Hermanu and Deputy of Operation Search And Rescue (SAR), Marsekal Pertama TNI Supriyadi. Fernandas said: “I continue to be humbled and touched by the incredible efforts and professionalism put forth by BASARNAS, Army, Navy, Air Force and Police of Indonesia. The search and rescue operations were unfortunately hampered by bad weather today but I am hopeful they will be able to resume the search tomorrow.” To date, BASARNAS has confirmed to have recovered a total of seven remains, which were transported to the military base in Pangkalan Bun, Borneo. Two of the seven remains were transported to Bayangkara Hospital in Surabaya for identification by Disaster Victim Identification of Police Department Republic of Indonesia (DVI POLRI). AirAsia’s main focus remains on the wellbeing of the families affected by this tragedy. Further information will be released as soon as it becomes available. An emergency call centre has been established and available for families seeking information. Family members of QZ8501, please contact:Malaysia: +60 3 21795959 Indonesia: +62 2129270811 Singapore: +65 63077688 Korea: 007 98142069940 |
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Kerala and Tamil back on top :#4: 65th Senior NationalBasketballChampionship
31122014 Bhilwara, Rajasthan: After losing their opening encounter against the star studded Uttarakhand (ONGC) side yesterday, Tamil Nadu men bounced back with a statement 92-62 win over Indian Railways. The Tamil Nadu outfit saw multiple players in double digits in this balanced attack that netted them nearly 100 points. International guard Prakash Mishra found himself to be the lone warrior for the Railways, but his 19 points couldn’t prevent the 30 point drubbing at the hands of the defending men’s champions.
Finally playing to their potential, Kerala women surprised defending champions Chhattisgarh winning a tense game 68-65. The Kerala women’s starting five featured four international players Stephy Nixon (centre), Poojamol KS (forward), Jeena PS (forward) and Neenumol (small forward). Kerala’s excellent defense in the first half restricted Chhattisgarh to just 10 points in the second quarter, and combined with their steady scoring had them leading by nearly 20 points going into second half. 6ft 10 inch Chhattisgarh centre Poonam Chaturvedi was mostly ineffective thanks to the terrific man marking and boxing out by rival centre, Stephy Nixon.
But true to its style, the never-say-die Chhattisgarh outfit fought back in the second half, thanks mostly to the outside shooting of Sharanjeet that including a three pointer with less than a minute remaining that tied the game at 65-65. Luckily for Kerala, teen sensation Poojamol drove the baseline and converted the two pointer despite getting fouled to take Kerala back in the clear by two points. Poojamol would calmly convert from the foulline to carry her side to its second straight victory.
Hosts Rajasthan teams fell to their second straight defeats. While the women lost to Odisha in the lower Level match, the men suffered a moral sapping loss to a young and resurgent Karnataka outfit. Rajasthan men were neck and neck for most of the match until the final few minutes, where Karnataka ran away to a 14 point win. This year’s Karnataka team bears a markedly younger and more athletic look having opted for youth over experience. The strategy seems to be working fine for Karnataka as they raced away to this back to back win. Karnakata centre Arvind in particular has been the star performer with numerous in game dunks that underlines his position as one of the most athletic basketballers in the nation. In this match he had 29 points to go with his 14 rebounds.
2) Karnataka (Arvind A 29 pts and 14 rbs, MR Bhat 17) bt Rajasthan (Vinod M 35, Harshvardhan 16, Anil Kumar 13, Niraj K 11) 84-70 [24-20, 21-20, 14-16, 25-14]
2) Telangana (M Gayathri 17, Purnima M 14, Aishwarya 13) bt Assam (Annat George 15, Shilpi Gehlot 8, Anju Sidharthan 8) 59-40 [16-8, 22-8, 8-10, 13-14]
3) Bihar (Priyanka 16, GS Sharwani 14) bt Uttarakhand (Siwani 12) 55-33 [11-11, 21-7, 6-7, 17-8]
4) West Bengal (S Devi 16, P Kumari 9) bt Gujarat (Fatema Masvi 8) 50-20 [35-2, 6-6, 5-5, 6-7]
2) Maharashtra (Amit Gholot 25, R Kalbhor 23) bt Assam ( P Kumar 23, Pankaj Rathee 12) 79-59 [22-18, 18-13, 14-19, 25-9]
3) Madhya Pradesh (HS Tomar 17, A Banigiri 16, Syed A Ali 10) bt Odisha (Sashi 11, Ashok 10) 66-59 [16-15, 9-17, 22-7, 19-20]
4) Bihar (Manvendra 15, Yogesh Kumar 14) bt Puducherry (Prabhakar 30, Harikrishna 8) 46-41 [3-12, 9-9, 14-10, 20-10]
The teams have been divided into two levels: the upper Level 1 and lower level 2. Level 1 teams have further been split into two groups (A and B) while Level 2 teams have been split into four groups. The top four teams from each Level 1 group and the top team from each of the four Level 2 groups will qualify for the knockout stages. A separate knockout tournament (called “Losers Knockouts”) will also be held for the 2nd and 3rd placed teams from each of the four lower level groups that will be knocked out of the main tournament.
Finally playing to their potential, Kerala women surprised defending champions Chhattisgarh winning a tense game 68-65. The Kerala women’s starting five featured four international players Stephy Nixon (centre), Poojamol KS (forward), Jeena PS (forward) and Neenumol (small forward). Kerala’s excellent defense in the first half restricted Chhattisgarh to just 10 points in the second quarter, and combined with their steady scoring had them leading by nearly 20 points going into second half. 6ft 10 inch Chhattisgarh centre Poonam Chaturvedi was mostly ineffective thanks to the terrific man marking and boxing out by rival centre, Stephy Nixon.
But true to its style, the never-say-die Chhattisgarh outfit fought back in the second half, thanks mostly to the outside shooting of Sharanjeet that including a three pointer with less than a minute remaining that tied the game at 65-65. Luckily for Kerala, teen sensation Poojamol drove the baseline and converted the two pointer despite getting fouled to take Kerala back in the clear by two points. Poojamol would calmly convert from the foulline to carry her side to its second straight victory.
Hosts Rajasthan teams fell to their second straight defeats. While the women lost to Odisha in the lower Level match, the men suffered a moral sapping loss to a young and resurgent Karnataka outfit. Rajasthan men were neck and neck for most of the match until the final few minutes, where Karnataka ran away to a 14 point win. This year’s Karnataka team bears a markedly younger and more athletic look having opted for youth over experience. The strategy seems to be working fine for Karnataka as they raced away to this back to back win. Karnakata centre Arvind in particular has been the star performer with numerous in game dunks that underlines his position as one of the most athletic basketballers in the nation. In this match he had 29 points to go with his 14 rebounds.
Afternoon & Early Evening Results from 30-12-2014
Level 1
Men
1) Tamil Nadu (A Arvind 24, Amjyot Singh 16, Pratham Singh 13) bt Indian Railways (Prakash Mishra 19, Hirender Singh 12) 92-62 [32-20, 24-13, 20-15, 16-14]2) Karnataka (Arvind A 29 pts and 14 rbs, MR Bhat 17) bt Rajasthan (Vinod M 35, Harshvardhan 16, Anil Kumar 13, Niraj K 11) 84-70 [24-20, 21-20, 14-16, 25-14]
Women
1) Kerala (Stephy Nixon 19, Poojamol 17, Jeena PS 15) bt Chhattisgarh (Aakanksha 18, Poonam Chaturvedi 17, Sharanjeet 15) 68-65 [20-14, 22-10, 15-16, 11-25]Level 2
Women
1) Odisha (Jayashree 16, Namrata 14, Roli 13, Urbasi 10) bt Rajasthan (Anita Meena 14, Nisa Sharma 27) 62-58 [22-9, 12-15, 11-14, 17-20]2) Telangana (M Gayathri 17, Purnima M 14, Aishwarya 13) bt Assam (Annat George 15, Shilpi Gehlot 8, Anju Sidharthan 8) 59-40 [16-8, 22-8, 8-10, 13-14]
3) Bihar (Priyanka 16, GS Sharwani 14) bt Uttarakhand (Siwani 12) 55-33 [11-11, 21-7, 6-7, 17-8]
4) West Bengal (S Devi 16, P Kumari 9) bt Gujarat (Fatema Masvi 8) 50-20 [35-2, 6-6, 5-5, 6-7]
Men
1) Jammu & Kashmir (Shubham Sharma 19, Iqbal Singh 17) bt Goa (Anjul Punia 7, Brendon Mascarenhas) 63-23 [25-7, 17-2, 6-8, 15-6]2) Maharashtra (Amit Gholot 25, R Kalbhor 23) bt Assam ( P Kumar 23, Pankaj Rathee 12) 79-59 [22-18, 18-13, 14-19, 25-9]
3) Madhya Pradesh (HS Tomar 17, A Banigiri 16, Syed A Ali 10) bt Odisha (Sashi 11, Ashok 10) 66-59 [16-15, 9-17, 22-7, 19-20]
4) Bihar (Manvendra 15, Yogesh Kumar 14) bt Puducherry (Prabhakar 30, Harikrishna 8) 46-41 [3-12, 9-9, 14-10, 20-10]
About the 65th Senior National Basketball Championship 2014
The 65th Senior National Basketball Championship 2014 is being held in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. The Championship is being organised by the Bhilwara District Basketball Association in collaboration with the Rajasthan State Basketball Association under the aegis of Basketball Federation of India and IMG-Reliance. Matches are being held at the Sukhodia Indoor Stadium and the two outdoor courts at the Nagar Parishad complex. 27 men’s teams and 24 women’s teams are participating in this event that will be played in a league-cum-knockout format. For this year’s edition, Tamil Nadu men and Chhattisgarh women are the defending champions.The teams have been divided into two levels: the upper Level 1 and lower level 2. Level 1 teams have further been split into two groups (A and B) while Level 2 teams have been split into four groups. The top four teams from each Level 1 group and the top team from each of the four Level 2 groups will qualify for the knockout stages. A separate knockout tournament (called “Losers Knockouts”) will also be held for the 2nd and 3rd placed teams from each of the four lower level groups that will be knocked out of the main tournament.
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895 colonies to be regularised in Delhi
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A decision that will benefit about 60 lakh people in Delhi, Union Cabinet on Monday approved an Ordinance to regularise 895 unauthorised colonies which have come up till 1st June this year.
Urban Development Ministry officials said with this decision, the total number of colonies eligible for regularisation would be 1939 as the process to regularise colonies is already underway.
“The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved amendment to the existing guidelines that enables regularization of all unauthorized colonies that have come up till 1st June 2014 namely extension of cut-off date for regularization from 31st March 2002 to 1st June 2014,” an official statement said on Monday.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, while briefing on Cabinet meeting, said “The Ordinance is for regularisation of unauthorised colonies in Delhi.”
The impact of the Ordinance on Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2014 will be that “895 colonies will get benefitted and 60 lakh people living there will also get benefitted”, Jaitley said.
The detailed implementation and guidelines will be issued by the concerned authorities.
With their regularisation, infrastructure and other facilities will continue to be provided, Jaitley said.
Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu told Parliament last week that the government was moving towards regularisation of unauthorised colonies where people already have been getting electricity, water and other things.
“But on record, they are unauthorised… They cannot transfer their properties also,” he had said.
“The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved amendment to the existing guidelines that enables regularization of all unauthorized colonies that have come up till 1st June 2014 namely extension of cut-off date for regularization from 31st March 2002 to 1st June 2014,” an official statement said on Monday.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, while briefing on Cabinet meeting, said “The Ordinance is for regularisation of unauthorised colonies in Delhi.”
The impact of the Ordinance on Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2014 will be that “895 colonies will get benefitted and 60 lakh people living there will also get benefitted”, Jaitley said.
The detailed implementation and guidelines will be issued by the concerned authorities.
With their regularisation, infrastructure and other facilities will continue to be provided, Jaitley said.
Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu told Parliament last week that the government was moving towards regularisation of unauthorised colonies where people already have been getting electricity, water and other things.
“But on record, they are unauthorised… They cannot transfer their properties also,” he had said.