News Digest: 8 state-run metro bus corpns in red

8 state-run metro bus corpns in red
Eight state road transport undertakings (SRTUs) operating in metropolitan cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata incurred loss of nearly Rs 5,744 crore during 2014-15.

Japan eases visa norms for Indians
As India gives visa-on-arrival to the Japanese, Tokyo has responded by further relaxing conditions for multiple entry visas for short-term stay for ordinary Indian passport holders from a maximum of 3 years to 5 years. The relaxation is based on an understanding between the two countries.

Keep lists of pulse importers, Centre tells states
The Centre has asked state governments to direct district magistrates to prepare lists of importers of pulses, wholesalers and major traders so that they can be kept under watch to avoid any abnormal increase in prices.

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Jewellers' strike: Minister assures to talk to PM
Gujarat MP and Union minister Mohan Kundariya said he will take up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the excise duty issue in an effort to resolve the strike by the jewellers who are protesting since the last ten days the proposed 1 per cent excise duty on gold and diamond.

KFA's PF contributions to be probed: Dattatreya
Labour ministry will soon launch an investigation into the provident fund contributions made by Kingfisher Airlines for its employees, Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya said. An open letter written by women employees of KFA alleged that the company did not pay salaries, but kept depositing PF.

Air India in loan tie-up worth $155m for 3 Boeing 777s
Air India has tied up loans worth $155 million (over Rs 1,000 crore) to make pre-delivery payment for three Boeing 777 planes, amid the national carrier making efforts to expand and rejig its fleet with new aircraft. Currently, the carrier has 15 Boeing 777s in its fleet.

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NGT seeks Centre's view on banning micro-plastics
The National Green Tribunal has sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking ban on use of micro-plastics in cosmetic and bodycare products in India alleging their use is extremely dangerous for aquatic life and environment.

'Buddha's teachings can resolve global issues'
Maas is a nascent body of 320 monastic and lay Buddhist organizations across 39 countries. The body is of the opinion that Buddha’s teachings could resolve issues ranging from climate change and nuclear proliferation to poverty and war.

With 3% emissions, India ready for climate change
With only three per cent of the global carbon emissions, India is ready to combat climate change, said union environment minister Prakash Javadekar. "Though India is not part of the problem, it wants to be part of the solution,"he said affirming that climate change is a reality

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Thousands flee fighting in Myanmar's Shan state
The recent flare up in Myanmar's Shan state comes as an outgoing military-backed government prepares to hand over power to a civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy. The latest fighting has pitted the military against the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA).

Merkel's party faces hammering at Germany state polls
More than 12 million voters headed to the ballot box to elect three new regional parliaments in the so-called Super Sunday polls. The elections are largely regarded as a referendum on Merkel's decision to open the country's doors to people fleeing war.

Syrian rivals clash ahead of Geneva peace talks
A fragile February 27 truce brokered by the United States and Russia has largely held despite each side accusing the other of violations, a development US secretary of state John Kerry said was "very significant".

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Anushka-Ranveer make a fan's wish come true
Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh recently came together... no, not for a movie, but a rather adorable gesture.

Zareen Khan roped in for 'Aksar 2'
Zareen Khan, who was last seen in Hate Story 3 has been cast in 'Aksar 2'.

'Athiya Shetty deserved a few awards too'
Sooraj Pancholi's first trip will be to Dubai for The Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) 2016 where he has been nominated in the Best Debut (Male) category.

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Procrastination boosts creative ideas: Research
Many of us can feel guilty for putting off impending tasks, however new research has revealed we may not need to feel so shameful. Around 20% of adults claim to chronic procrastinators, but they may also be more creative, according to scientists.

Data from gene tests for breast cancer bring little help
At a time when genetic testing and genetically personalised treatments for cancer are proliferating, women with breast cancer are facing a frustrating reality: The genetic data is there, but in many cases, doctors do not know what to do with it.

Pig corneas help restore eyesight
Bio-Engineering Tech Helps Boy In China See Again, May Help Millions Worldwide. A 14-year-old boy regained his sight after receiving a pig cornea transplant. The boy had injured his right eye with a firecracker during New Year celebrations.

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World T20: Bangladesh beat Oman via D/L to reach Super 10
Tamim Iqbal scored a century as Bangladesh defeated Oman in the final round one match of the ICC World T20 in Dharamsala on Sunday via Duckworth-Lewis method by 54 rto qualify for the main draw.

Sound of Dhoni's strokes is good sign for India: Sachin
Sachin Tendulkar says the "sound" that came off skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's bat during the recent Asia Cup was a reflection of his positive mindset and it was a good news for already "favourites" India in the World Twenty20.

Watford stun holders Arsenal in FA Cup
Odion Ighalo and Adlene Guedioura struck as Watford ended Arsenal's two-year reign as FA Cup holders with a brilliant 2-1 quarter-final victory at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

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13 ways to make your Wikipedia experience better
Wikipedia has become our "go to" place on the internet for information on practically anything, but there's always a way to improve how you search for something on Wikis. Savio D'Souza and Ashutosh Desai tell you about 13 fantastic tools that can further improve your wiki experience...

With AR/VR, startups create a new world
Companies in real estate and education have started using augmented and virtual reality to reach their consumers but India is yet to make a big leap into the emerging technologies, though biggies round the world are pouring funds into the space

15 Chrome tricks you didn't know about
Here are some tricks that would come handy in making your user experience with Chrome more fun, productive and intuitive.

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MBA aspirants find state's CET paper tricky and lengthy
Scores of students who appeared for the common entrance test (CET) for MBA/MMS admissions to state's management institutes this year, found the paper to be extremely difficult as compared to the previous years. Most students found the logic and quant sections in the paper lengthy and challenging.

Aligarh movie to be screened in Aligarh Muslim University
Perwez siddiqui, president of Sir Syed minority foundation of India (SSMFI) of Aligarh Muslim University said that any conflict of opinion between AMU students and the movie may hamper the creativity of actors who are trying to portray the real scenario of society by substantial storyline.

Delhi government increases reimbursement to private schools
All private schools in Delhi will now get Rs 300 more per child from the Delhi government as reimbursement for admissions under the economically weaker section (EWS) category from the upcoming academic session.

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Unique challenge provides new approach to education and networking for finance students
The finals of a unique challenge which partners two business schools in finance took place last week, giving students, access to leading investment banks and private equity firms, mentoring from industry professionals, networking opportunities and the chance to work on real life case scenarios, by designing a proposal for a private equity LBO transaction.

Author Amish Tripathi engages students at Mumbai school
Author Amish Tripathi recently conducted an interactive workshop for the students of the VIBGYOR High Greaders’ Club in the school auditorium at Goregaon. The club hosted the renowned author in an endeavour to inspire and encourage reading enthusiasts in school.

2 engineering students drown in dam at Satara
Two second-year automobile engineering students from a college in Khopoli drowned in Dhom dam in Vai taluka in Satara district

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Two-year-old girl dies after biting a chilli
Biting into a chilli pod is painful enough, but it can have far more serious consequences than a flaming tongue and watery eyes.

Experts said floodplains won't be damaged: Sri Sri
Stressing that the Yamuna has suffered no damage due to the World Cultural Festival, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday told mediapersons that he would be contesting the Rs 5 crore environmental compensation fine imposed by National Green Tribunal

Kejriwal says World Culture Festival 'historic, divine and amazing'
The World Culture Festival is "historic, divine and amazing", chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on the last day of the festival, pledging that his government will make efforts to clean the Yamuna

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MSc grad pretending to be TN CM's relative cheats woman of Rs 60K

City frames: Dancing with myself
At an EDM concert, the music is happy and pumping, the stage is elaborate and the antics of the DJs even more so. It is clearly a group thing because you want your mates along to pull those moves that to an outsider may seem like 'convulsions'.

BMTC bus mows down student
An 18-year-old paramedical student of Bangalore Medical College was killed on the spot after coming under the wheels of a BMTC bus inside Yeshwantpur bus terminus on Saturday evening.

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Tollywood singer and hubby counselled after bloody brawl
Singer Madhu Priya and her husband Srikanth were counselled by psychologists at Humayun Nagar police station about their marital discord on Sunday.

Singareni thermal unit synchronized
Telangana will get an additional 1, 200 MW of power from Singareni from May 1, 2016. One of the two thermal units (each 600 MW) of Singareni Thermal Power Plants coming up at Jaipur mandal in Adilabad district was synchronized successfully for power generation on Sunday.

Man gets thrashed as cops busy in VIP duty ignore call to '100'
A call to ‘Dial 100' is supposed to get a police response within a couple of minutes. However, when an incident was intimated to ‘Dial 100', the response time was over 30 minutes on Sunday evening. Reason: Police were providing bandobust at a VIP's house. Around 4.

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A 'travelling diwan' who made history
The Cauvery Waters Agreement, which still remains a bone of contention between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, was signed by P Hawkins, secretary to the government public works department and AR Banerji, diwan of Mysore on February 18, 1924.

A feast for the eyes
Placing food in bowls has also become passé. Serving plates now rest on upturned mini bowls and pyramid-shaped desserts are precariously decorated atop inverted shot glasses. Even cookware is no longer seen as a back-end tool.

Going for gold, can you fund me?
Kamal is among several others with sporting dreams who are turning to the masses for a monetary nudge towards gold. Rifle shooter Sandhya Winfred -among the top 3 junior shooters in the country and currently in the senior team - for instance.

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Kutch crafts: The foreign helping hand
Judy Frater from the US and Lorna Tresidder from the UK have worked for 40 years in Kutch, conserving the region's crafts.

BJP relying on gimmicks to hide its failures: Ahmed Patel
Speaking at the six kilometre march organized by Gujarat Congress, to mark the 86th Dandi Yatra Day, Ahmed Patel, political secretary to Congress president Sonia Gandhi lashed out the NDA government and "BJP's gimmicks" to divert people's attention from their failures in controlling skyrocketing prices, unemployment, farmer suicides, the mess in the economy, internal security troubles and for trying to blame Congress for their failures.

AFES rescues two from the Sabarmati AFES rescues two from the Sabarmati
AFES teams rescued two persons who had jumped into the Sabarmati to end their lives on Saturday.AFES officials said a 24-year old youth was rescued from near Nehru Bridge.He was identified as a resident of Saijpur Bogha.

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Glorious history, splendid journey
As Allahabad high court observes the sesquicentennial inaugural ceremony on Sunday, it would be befitting to remember some legends of the Bench member some legends of the Bench and Bar who brought glory to the high court during 150 years of its existence.

Gauri Yadav gang beats up labourers in Chitrakoot
Police, meanwhile, added over two dozen criminal cases were pending against dreaded bandit who has been operating his activities in Bahilpurwa, Pahari and adjoining areas.

Sesquicentennial celebrations of Allahabad high court
Addressing a galaxy of eminent personalities from political and judicial field, the President said that the need of the hour is to fill the vacant posts of judges in various High Courts of the country.

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Three killed in road mishap in Khurda

Priests halt rituals at century old Lingaraj Temple

Odisha govt bans junk food in and around schools

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Sub-inspector suspended after protest from BJP leaders
Under pressure from agitating BJP leaders in Gwalior, a sub-inspector was suspended and an inquiry has been initiated against him on Saturday for beating up son of a BJP leader. Sub inspector Uday Veer Singh was accused of thrashing local BJP leader's son on Friday.

Engineers of discoms to stage hunger strike
In a move likely to hit power supply in state, more than 1,000 engineers of the power distribution companies (discoms) have threatened to stage a three-day hunger strike at the headquarters of the Central Region Power distribution company from Monday to protest the termination of the

Narmada water: BMC may take power utility route
Narmada water supply distribution and maintenance in the city may go the power utility way. A proposal for privatisation comes ahead of Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) budget scheduled later this week, sources said.

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BJP and INLD attack Cong, Hooda over elusive Virender
As Prof Virender, aide of Bhupinder Hooda, continues to elude the police even after one fortnight of a sedition case being registered against him, INLD and BJP have now trained their guns at the Congress as well as the ex-CM.

Slain Akali leader's kin want CBI probe into double murder
Family members of Jaspal Kaur Dharni, president, Istri Akali Dal(rural) demanded a CBI inquiry into the gruesome murder of Jaspal and her son Amarinderjit Singh, who were killed on April 22, 2015.

Dedicate my win to Pathankot terror attack martyrs: Vijender Singh
Indian boxing star Vijender Singh has dedicated his fourth successive professional triumph to the Indian Armed Forces personnel who were martyred in the Pathankot terror attack.

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