Thursday, January 21, 2010

Rs 50,000 electricity bill shocks man to death

RAJKOT: Crackdown against power theft proved fatal for a man who died of heart attack in Kalipat village near Rajkot on Tuesday after he was handed over a bill of Rs 50,000 by officials of Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL). According to police, the incident occurred during a drive carried out by a PGVCL team to detect illegal electricity connections. During the checking, Amu Jadav was found to have committed the power theft of Rs 50,000, following which PGVCL officials issued him the bill of the same amount on Monday. "Fearing impending legal action and possible arrest if he failed to pay the amount, which the officials had asked him to pay on the spot, Jadav suffered a heart attack. Jadav's relatives assured him they would arrange for the money and sent him home on Monday night. However, Jadav was found in an unconscious state at his house, and he was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead on arrival," said assistant police inspector Pradyumansinh Parmar of Rajkot taluka police station. Meanwhile, Jadav's family staged a protest before the district collector and police, refusing to claim his body till the complaint was lodged against the concerned PGVCL officials. However, they were persuaded to take away the body by police and village leaders and the deceased was cremated. Jadav, a farmer, is survived by two sons and two daughters. Source: Sandesh
20 January 2010, 09:40pm IST
sOURCE :-TIMESOFINDIA

Friday, January 15, 2010

BSNL Bids for ZAMTEL Stack

BSNL looking to gain a major stack in ZAMTEL zambia's fixesd line telecom provider. bsnl is a one of company from 4 telecom provider, whcih are altimo from russia, LAP green networks from Libya and Unitel from Angola.
Bsnl MD kuldeep goyal said that "we had participated, now selected, we shall see and go forward from here ".
Soure :- stockwatch.in

Wage negotiation finalised in BSNL

Wage negotiation finalised. Agreement signed . detail published shortely.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

SAKP stages protest over pay scale

The Sadou Asam Karmachari Parishad (SAKP) today staged a sit-in demonstration at Dispur Lastgate demanding removal of discrepancies in the proposed pay scale at par with Central government employees, ensuring 3 per cent increment for all classes of employees without any condition, and providing central parity in the matters of other benefits such as house rent, TA etc. In a statement, the SAKP said that unless the government came forward to redress their grievances, it would chalk out the next course of agitation during its 26th annual convention to be held at Dhubri on January 21 and 22. The All Assam Stenographers’ Association at a meeting of its executive committee on January 8, expressed its disappointment and anguish against the recommendations of the Assam Pay Commission, 2008 and resolved to extend its whole-hearted support to the agitational programme chalked out by the SAKP to register protest against the recommendations of the Assam Pay Commission, 2008.
GUWAHATI, Jan 11
By Staff Reporter
Source :- Assamtribune.com

HC directs school to revise payscale

Over a decade after legal struggle by the teachers of a private school for pay parity, the Delhi High Court directed the institute on Monday to fix and revise the salary in accordance with the recommendation of the Fifth Pay Commission.
Justice Kailash Gambhir directed the Directorate of Education, NCT Delhi, to ensure the managing committee of Rukmini Devi Jaipuria Public School complied with the government’s September 1997 notification to pay the salary according to the recommendation of pay panel with effect from January 1996.
The court’s direction came after the Directorate of Education filed an affidavit stating 11 private schools in the city failed to comply with the government notification.
Filing a petition through counsel Ashok Aggarwal, a group of teachers alleged that the school management had decided to pay the staff salary with effect from April 1997 instead of January 1996 in violation of the Delhi government’s notification.
The counsel argued that as per the September 1997 notification, the schools were directed to strictly follow the rules otherwise the Directorate of Education can take action, including de-affiliation.
Despite repeated representations, the Education department has failed to act against the Rukimini Devi Jaipuria Public School, forcing the teachers to approach court, the lawyer also argued.
By Press Trust of India Posted: Tuesday , Jan 12, 2010 at 0055 hrs New Delhi:

Monday, January 11, 2010

Pakistan cricket needs young blood, says Wasim

Former Pakistan captain and legendry pacer Wasim Akram has said that Pakistan lost the second Test against Australia in Sydney because of scare of defeat and urged the selectors to induct new blood in the team. In an exclusive interview with Deutsche Welle Urdu Service, Wasim, before leaving for India, said that in order to win Test matches against powerful teams one needed special talent, skill, passion and mental fitness. The present Pakistan side lacks these traits. Unlike Twenty20 and one-dayers, Test cricket is like a long race,” he added.Wasim suggested that cricket authorities of the country should give chance to new players after consistent failure of the senior players. “When the seniors are creating problems for the team and getting out after making only few runs then why not include younger players as they will learn in a year and serve the country for at least two decades. And for this purpose, captain, cricket board and selectors must sit together, communicate and plan. But, unfortunately, I can’t see that happening.” Due to security problems and foreign teams’ refusal to play in Pakistan, Pakistan hosted only one complete Test match in the last 27 months and according to Wasim playing away from home and lack of Test cricket was also one of the reasons of Sydney debacle. “They have played very few Test matches especially on the home soil and that’s why players are short of confidence,” maintained Wasim, who claimed 916 wickets in both forms of the game.Defending skipper Mohammad Yousuf defensive moves on the decisive day of the Sydney Test, Wasim said no body was born a leader. “Yousuf is an inexperienced captain and made few mistakes. But he will learn art of captaincy in the long run.” Wasim said coaches Intikhab Alam, Waqar Younus and Aaqib Javed should have told Yousuf when he was getting too defensive and what mistakes he was making. About wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal lapses, Wasim said Kamran was a wonderful and talented cricketer. “Last year his wicketkeeping seemed to be improving but he had a bad day at Sydney. Hopefully, he will work hard more because Pakistan team needs players like Kamran.” Commenting on Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure, Wasim said Pakistan had experienced regional system that was not successful because one cannot have control over regions. “Even players were deprived of their money which perhaps goes to officials. On the other hand, departments groom players by giving them jobs and players are more relaxed. But over all its a tough call for the cricket board and requires a lot of time for introducing a new domestic system and no one has time for this in this country.” Wasim advised the PCB to hold day-night one-day and Twenty20 domestic matches to keep things going and attract people in stadiums. Wasim Akram urged both India and Pakistan to hold a Test series. “Indo-Pak Test series is imperative because these matches not only generate revenue but also interest on both sides of the border,” he concluded.
LAHORE:

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Sad Demise

SNATTA Gujarat Circle deeply mourns the sad demise of beloved mother of Shri. Satya Pal, CGM, Gujarat. May GOD give him strenghth to bear the situation.

Cricket World Cup 2011 trophy unveiled in Dhaka

The countdown for the 2011 Cricket World Cup has begun officially with the unveiling of the trophy at a ceremony in the Bangabandhu Conference Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is hosting the tournament jointly with India and Sri Lanka.
Sharad Pawar, the chairman of the 2011 Cricket World Cup Central Organising Committee, formally handed over the trophy to the presidents of the relevant cricket boards: AHM Mustafa Kamal of Bangladesh; Shashank Manohar of India; and Somachandra de Silva of Sri Lanka.
International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive officer Haroon Lorgat was also present at the ceremony.
The tournament will begin on February 17, 2011, with Bangladesh hosting the opening ceremony.
India will host 29 matches of the 14-nation tournament at eight venues; Sri Lanka will host 12 matches at three venues; and Bangladesh will host eight games at two places.

DHAKA:

By ANI
Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:52 IST

Source :- dnaindia.com

Electric cars are coming here this year, but are they for you?

Electric cars have long been more of an idea than a reality. They've been hailed as the future of driving, yet they're hard to find on dealership lots. This year, that will change.
Several big automakers plan to start introducing a range of electric vehicles in late 2010 — with Tucson an early test market for one of them, the Nissan Leaf — giving the broader public its first chance to buy the vehicles that rely more on the electrical outlet than the gas pump. In the next several years, most major car companies plan to release vehicles that use electricity to get around.
But buying an electric vehicle isn't like purchasing a gas-powered car.
The big draw for many buyers is the chance to stop burning gas and drive a car that's better for the environment. But figuring out the fuel efficiency of electric cars isn't easy. Instead of keeping an eye on just gas prices, buyers will have to know how much they pay for electricity to charge the car. Away from home, finding a place to plug in could be difficult. Drivers also will have to figure out if a vehicle that could run out of power after 100 miles is right for them.
So what are some of the factors you should take into account if you're thinking about buying an electric car in the next several years? Here are some important questions and answers to consider.

Q: What type of electric vehicles will be available in 2010?
A: There is a fairly wide range coming onto the market. Vehicles such as Nissan's Leaf are purely electric, using just a rechargeable battery for power. The Chevrolet Volt, made by General Motors, also has a battery but includes a small gas-powered engine that creates electricity when the battery charge runs out after 40 miles. Other models are plug-in hybrids with engines that get power from both batteries and gas. But the common feature is that the vehicles can be recharged using a power cord and a plug.
Q: When will electric vehicles be available in the United States?
A: It varies by manufacturer. The Volt will be sold in limited numbers starting in November. GM says it will first sell the Volt in California and other undisclosed markets. Nissan plans to sell the Leaf all-electric vehicle in Tucson, Phoenix and other, mostly West Coast markets starting in December. Fisker Automotive, a niche electric-car company, plans to deliver its sports car, Karma, to dealers in the third quarter. But you may have to wait: Most automakers plan small initial production this year and in early 2011.
Q: How much will they cost?
A: Prices haven't been made public yet, but the Volt is expected to cost around $40,000 and the Leaf $30,000. Luxury models such as Karma and Tesla Motors' Roadster can cost up to $100,000. But buyers of electric vehicles will get a $7,500 federal tax credit this year. It's still unclear how comprehensive the warranties will be.
Q: How do I figure out the fuel efficiency?
A: That could be difficult. Price stickers for a gas vehicle include the number of miles it can travel on 1 gallon. But with Nissan's Leaf, there is no gas involved. The Volt does have a gas engine, but it isn't always in use. If you travel less than 40 miles per day — the maximum range of the Volt's battery — you may never end up using gas.
The Environmental Protection Agency, which sets standards for fuel efficiency, is still developing final guidelines for electric vehicles. GM said last year that the Volt can get 230 miles per gallon in city driving, an estimate based on draft EPA guidelines for electric vehicles.
But that figure has been criticized as misleading, since the Volt would get much lower mileage depending on how far you drive after the 40-mile battery range is used up and the gas motor kicks in. Environmental groups think the source of the electricity — often power plants that burn coal or natural gas — also should be publicized.
One way to judge how much it will cost you to run the car is to look at electricity prices. GM estimates a $1-per-day cost to fully charge the Volt. But keep in mind that prices for electricity vary significantly depending on the time of day.
Q: Can I just plug an electric vehicle into an outlet at home?
A: Yes, but you may want to figure out what kind of outlets you have. If you hook your electric car up to a 110-volt plug that is common in many houses, it could take a fairly long time to recharge the battery. Using a 220-volt plug could cut that time in half. An electrician may have to install special charging equipment at your home for some electric models.
You'll need to consider how easy it would be to find an outlet. If you don't have a garage, or park on the street in a city, it may be hard to power up overnight.
Q: How will electric vehicles perform?
A: Manufacturers say the power of the electric vehicles should be similar to that of their gas-powered cousins. But most aren't muscle cars. The Leaf, for example, has about as much horsepower as Nissan's subcompact brands and tops out at 90 miles per hour.
Q: Is this the right type of vehicle for me?
A: That is a key question to ask before you buy an electric car. Many are targeted to urban and suburban drivers who take relatively short trips each day. If you do a lot of highway driving or have a long commute, you could easily outdistance the range of the batteries. You'll need to have access to places to plug the car in. Public recharging stations are planned in Tucson, for example, but the infrastructure in the U.S. so far is fairly limited.
It may take awhile to work out the kinks in the new technology, so buyers this year and next may run into problems that will be fixed on later models. And keep in mind that nobody really knows yet how well these cars will sell — GM scrapped a similar attempt to mass market electric cars in the late 1990s, deeming it an unprofitable venture.

By Stephen Manning
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tucson, Arizona Published: 01.10.2010


Source :- azstarnet.com

Drop Sachin or keep Sourav? cricket selector's job : A Interview with Kiran More in IBN LIVE





Their decisions are more closely scrutinised than the PM’s cabinet
picks. Kiran More, former chairperson of India’s cricket selection committee, gives us a peek behind the scenes.
Forbes India: How strong is the pressure to prop the region from which the selector comes?
Kiran More: A lot. People from various associations call up and ask why their players have not been chosen; there is emotional pressure as you are the representative of a particular Zone. But your loyalty has to be for the Indian cricket team.
Forbes India: How big is the role of the captain during selection?
Kiran More: The captain plays an extremely vital role; it is he who has to be out in the field with the team. We make sure that we accommodate his views. But the selectors are the ones who spot the talent and have seen most of the players play, and therefore have a perspective that the captain cannot. We are responsible for making sure that there is a strong bench. So sometimes we have to put our foot down.
Forbes India: Do selectors pick players who put pressure in unconventional ways, bordering on foul play?
Kiran More: Players who have a slightly different character or an attitude do tend to have an edge. It is useful to have some one like Sreesanth, Harbhajan or Yuvraj in the team because of the kind of aggression that they have. Being nice is not always an asset. But this certainly cannot be the major reason that a player is chosen.
Forbes India: Did the selection committee ever consider dropping Sachin for poor form?
Kiran More: No. We have, especially in 2004-05, considered resting him to protect him from injury. He was at that time, passing through a bad health patch. But never for any other reason.
Forbes India: How much should a selector be paid if it has to become a truly independent job?
Kiran More: The job is demanding, takes a physical toll, with travel throughout the year. And the person has to have a strong character and a lot of people skills. I would say that Rs 40 lakh a year is a fair amount.
Forbes India: Typically, how many chances does a youngster have?
Eight to nine matches, which is a fair duration to judge performance.
Forbes India: Is international cricket experience necessary for selectors?
Kiran More: Not at all. A player with 15 to 20 years of Ranji Trophy matches is sufficiently skilled to spot a good, talented player.
Forbes India: Why did the selectors not back Sourav Ganguly in the feud with Greg Chappell?
Kiran More: There was no question of backing Greg Chappell. He had made some suggestions as he thought fit, but the selectors independently thought that it was time to drop Sourav for a number of reasons. Chappell had no right to decide who should or should not be selected.
Forbes India: Why did Rahul Dravid quit the captaincy just when it looked like he was going to be at that job for a few years?
Kiran More: That is a question that only Rahul can answer. He is a dear friend, but I can’t really speak on his behalf.
(Compiled by Divya Subramaniam)


Published on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 14:44, Updated on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 18:41 in Sports section


Source :-Ibnlive.in.com

Pakistan dropped test over $5000

BRAD Haddin's mentor Steve Rixon revealed how he offered to help coach besieged Pakistan gloveman Kamran Akmal - but he was rejected because the Pakistan Cricket Board refused to pay a $5000 fee.
As the deflated tourists sent an SOS for deputy wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed, The Sunday Telegraph has learned former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson was so concerned about Akmal's technical flaws he contacted Rixon in 2008.
Rixon, a former Test gloveman, agreed in principle to help Akmal, only to be knocked back when the PCB insisted it would not meet his asking price.
Lawson said the decision had returned to haunt Pakistan, who crashed to a second Test defeat last Wednesday after Akmal endured a nightmare behind the stumps by dropping four second-innings catches. "I would have absolutely helped him," said Rixon, who played 13 Tests and is renowned as one of world cricket's finest wicketkeeping coaches.
"Henry (Lawson) actually rang me when he was the Pakistan coach, trying to get me to work with Akmal. But it didn't eventuate because the board was counting their pennies. At the time, I had ICL (Indian Cricket League) commitments in India, I wasn't far away and there was a window of opportunity for me to help Kamran, which I was more than happy to do.
"Look at the two keepers (Haddin and Akmal) and their performances in that (Sydney) Test and it was the difference. Brad was great and if Kamran takes one of those four dropped catches, it's all over, Pakistan win the Test.
"I wasn't asking for much, it was petty, but for whatever reason the PCB didn't want a bar of it. They deserve everything they get."
A veteran of 48 Tests, Akmal is in danger of being axed for this week's third Test in Hobart, with Sarfraz, his deputy on last month's tour of New Zealand, summoned from Pakistan.
It has also emerged former Pakistan gloveman Rashid Latif advised the PCB last year to stand down Akmal for six months to improve his weight and keeping skills. But Lawson saw danger signs well before then.
After Akmal struggled for confidence following a series against India in November 2007, Lawson phoned Rixon. He says he was left bitterly disappointed when his request for coaching assistance was scuppered by Pakistan cricket's governing body.
"I asked the PCB to get Steve on board but they wouldn't come up with the money," recalls Lawson, who was sacked as coach last year. BRAD Haddin's mentor Steve Rixon revealed how he offered to help coach besieged Pakistan gloveman Kamran Akmal - but he was rejected because the Pakistan Cricket Board refused to pay a $5000 fee.
As the deflated tourists sent an SOS for deputy wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed, The Sunday Telegraph has learned former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson was so concerned about Akmal's technical flaws he contacted Rixon in 2008.
Rixon, a former Test gloveman, agreed in principle to help Akmal, only to be knocked back when the PCB insisted it would not meet his asking price.
Lawson said the decision had returned to haunt Pakistan, who crashed to a second Test defeat last Wednesday after Akmal endured a nightmare behind the stumps by dropping four second-innings catches. "I would have absolutely helped him," said Rixon, who played 13 Tests and is renowned as one of world cricket's finest wicketkeeping coaches.
"Henry (Lawson) actually rang me when he was the Pakistan coach, trying to get me to work with Akmal. But it didn't eventuate because the board was counting their pennies. At the time, I had ICL (Indian Cricket League) commitments in India, I wasn't far away and there was a window of opportunity for me to help Kamran, which I was more than happy to do.
"Look at the two keepers (Haddin and Akmal) and their performances in that (Sydney) Test and it was the difference. Brad was great and if Kamran takes one of those four dropped catches, it's all over, Pakistan win the Test.
"I wasn't asking for much, it was petty, but for whatever reason the PCB didn't want a bar of it. They deserve everything they get."
A veteran of 48 Tests, Akmal is in danger of being axed for this week's third Test in Hobart, with Sarfraz, his deputy on last month's tour of New Zealand, summoned from Pakistan.
It has also emerged former Pakistan gloveman Rashid Latif advised the PCB last year to stand down Akmal for six months to improve his weight and keeping skills. But Lawson saw danger signs well before then.
After Akmal struggled for confidence following a series against India in November 2007, Lawson phoned Rixon. He says he was left bitterly disappointed when his request for coaching assistance was scuppered by Pakistan cricket's governing body.
"I asked the PCB to get Steve on board but they wouldn't come up with the money," recalls Lawson, who was sacked as coach last year.
By Peter Badel
From: The Sunday Telegraph
January 09, 2010 11:23PM
Source :- The daily telegraph

Exam stress?

With February and March being the month of exams, the students are already under constant pressure to perform. The paths they are taking to meet this pressure may be unconventional or innovative but they work. Let's have a look at some of the problems and some of the solutions Counselling is a must: It's heartening that parents and educationists alike have realised the need for counselling for the students as an effective way to reduce pressure on them. The exam phobia is intensifying with each day as the exam dates approach nearer. However, be it the UP Board or the CBSE, the helplines to counsel students before exams and during the declaration of results are working wonders for the stressed students. In fact, the last minute preparations really test the nerves of students and the result is health problems like sleeping disorder, improper digestion, lack of concentration, dried lips, hyper-activity, faster beating of heart and loss of energy. Having access to trained counsellors helps in such a scenario as students can share their anxieties with them. Incomplete course adding to the stress: With the academic year reaching the deadline, the incomplete course in few subjects is giving sleepless nights to the university students. Barring the Science students, the Commerce and Arts students have yet to complete their course. While some are busy completing three practicals in a day, another group of students feels that more time should have been given to the practical papers. "With teachers engaged in seminars and workshops most of the time, there were hardly any classes. Left with no option, I have to rely on private tuitions," complained Rishi Bhardwaj, a commerce student at PPN College. Guides become a life-saver: It is more than a common belief among the student fraternity of Kanpur University that the guides and easy notes are the only keys for the sure-shot success in the examinations. Consequently, attending long and boring lectures and purchasing heavy text books are a passe, as the `guides' and `easy notes' are serving the three-in-one purpose for the students of the degree colleges here — time-saving, cheap availability and surely a good result. However, the Board aspirants, in contrast, are going for the last 10 years papers and other sample papers to get an idea of the question trend. Komal Tyagi preparing for Class XII exams feels: "The questions in the last 10 years are more or less similar, which serves the purpose of preparations for the exams." Strategies for better study: From group studies to yoga sessions to securing a tranquil space near Ganga ghats to study: every student has a strategy ready for better preparations as per their comfort level, studying style and sleep pattern. For Priyanshu Bajpai of Class XII, it is time for combined studies with his friends. Mayank Tandon, on the other hand, is going for night-long study sessions, when he is on his own. "The tranquil atmosphere and the open spaces enhance my concentration level," said BSc Maths student, Neha Rajput, who likes solving maths numericals sitting on her terrace garden during the late night hours. Then there is a group of Board students who share a common belief that the early morning hours are the best time to learn and revise the History lessons. Real stress-busters: There is nothing like music or a movie to revive those sinking spirits. Also, hanging out at nearby cafes or food joints is `it' thing for Gen Now. As books are to knowledge, music is to stress-busting feels Rahul Chauhan, an engineering student at university. "No surprises that the examination anxiety remains till the last moment, but watching a movie or listening to music lets one relax," he says. E-Learning is in: With the vice-chancellor himself promoting the e-friendly approach for the students, online studies is the new trend catching up fast. And it's not the university students alone but the Board examinees as well. Be it for solving numerical problems or model papers or the chemistry equations, students are hooked to the internet. They find the process both fun and educative at the same time.

KANPUR:
By Shivani Vig , TNN, 8 January 2010, 10:45pm IST
Source :- The Times of India

China now top auto market Surge to estimated 13.6M sales in '09 passes slumping U.S.

It's official: China is the world's largest vehicle market after passing the United States last year for the first time.
Passenger car sales totaled 10.3 million in China last year, according to the China Passenger Car Association. Including trucks, total Chinese vehicle sales are estimated at 13.6 million units, up 45 percent, it said.
By contrast, U.S. car and light truck sales shrank 21.2 percent to 10.4 million in 2009, according to Autodata Corp. Including medium and heavy tracks, they would come close to 10.7 million units.
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Demand for vehicles picked up in the U.S. in the second half, helped by a "cash-for-clunkers" program that also took many older and more polluting vehicles off the road. The Chinese government offered similar incentives.
Chinese auto sales began to take off early in the last decade, helped by the emergence of a middle class with savings and pent-up demand for modern cars.
The growth in China's auto market -- and last year's surge -- has consistently surpassed forecasters' expectations.
"This is even better than anyone expected," Rao Da, general secretary of the China Passenger Car Association, told a news conference Friday in Shanghai, according to the Associated Press.
The Chinese organization's figures were in line with revised forecasts from J.D. Power and Associates of 12.7 million sales of cars and light trucks and 900,000 larger vehicles in 2009 for a total of 13.6 million.
"It's very, very strong growth, far beyond the expectations we had in the early part of 2009," said John Bonnell, a J.D. Power analyst.
On average, analysts expect Chinese auto sales to grow another 10 percent this year. Barring extreme economic or political upheaval, China is expected to remain the No. 1 market in the foreseeable future.
Its rise ahead of the U.S. market is the latest milestone on its path to become a global economic power. After a two-decade boom, China is believed to have passed Germany last year as the biggest exporter.
With a population of 1.3 billion, it is expected to overtake Japan soon as the second-largest economy after the U.S.
Automakers such as General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., and Volkswagen AG have benefited from the boom in China, where they sell vehicles produced in ventures with local partners. China is VW's biggest market.
GM says sales of its vehicles and those produced by its local partners rose 67 percent in China last year, while Ford's sales increased 44 percent.
By Christine Tierney / The Detroit News Last Updated: January 09. 2010 1:00AM
Source :- Det News.com

MPHB employees to get sixth pay commission from 1.9.09

At a programme organised by by the MP Housing Board Employees Association today, Housing and Environment Minister Jayant Malaiya announced Sixth Pay Commission Recommendation to employees and officers of MP Housing Board from September 1 last year.Not satisfied with the announcement, Housing Board Employees Association Bhopal President HSS Raghuanshi submitted a memorandum to the minister appealing him to announce the Sixth Pay Commission recommendation at least with effect from September 1, 2008. The minister has reportedly assured him to meet their demand sooner.Principal Secretary (Housing & Environment) Alok Shrivastava, Vanvasi Sangh state president Anil Nema, State General Secretary BMS Sultan Singh Shekhawat, patron of MP Housing Board Employees Association Ajaypal Singh, and state secreary BMS and Housing Board Commissioner Vasim Akhtar were present at the programme.Housing Board Employees Association Bhopal president HSS Raghuvanshi and office bearers of association SKA Naqvi, DK Dubey, Udaram Sangore, Narendra Shrivastava, Kishore Raghuvanshi, Vijay ade, Vijay Malviya, Deepnarayan Badole, Devisingh Yadav, Mrs Tulsi Singh, and others garlanded and presented coconut and shawl to the minister and other dignitaries present.
Bhopal Posted On Friday, January 08, 2010

MAT bench upholds salary hike for APPs

AURANGABAD: About 350 assistant public prosecutors (APPs) in the state, selected through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), have got a financial boost after the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) bench at Aurangabad upheld their claim for a reasonable hike in pay. On Thursday, the MAT directed the government that the APPs be placed in the scale of Rs 8,000-13,500, with effect from January 1, 1996, in accordance with the Fifth Pay Commission recommendation. With this judgement, the APPs are set to receive consequential benefits of both the Fifth and the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations. According to Avinash S Deshmukh, the lawyer for the APPs, following the implementation of the Fifth Pay Commission recommendations in 1998 (that came into effect from January 1, 1996), the APPs had approached the MAT (in 1999) seeking directives to the government for treating them on par with other equal ranking officials working in departments like animal husbandry, accounts and treasury and directorate of education, who were being in a pay scale of Rs 8,000-13,500. Then, the APPs were placed in the pay scale of Rs 7,450 to 11,500. The tribunal had then directed the government to consider their demand and, subsequently, the government appointed the Lagwankar Committee to look into the issue. The APPs were asked to submit their grievances before the committee. "The APPs pointed out to the committee that the recommendation of Sukhtankar Committee has recommended a grant of Rs 8,000 to Rs 13,500 scale to such posts which required minimum qualification of graduation and were being filled through the MPSC. The APPs were double graduates and had also been selected through the MPSC. But, the Lagwankar Committee chose to reject the APPs' demand and the state government took the same stand," Deshmukh said on Friday. The APPs again approached the MAT by filing a second application in 2002. During the course of hearing, MAT member S B Dhatrak told the principal secretary (home) to file an affidavit to clarify the government's stand. Following subsequent arguments, Dhatrak upheld the contention of APPs' lawyer, Deshmukh, and said, "Pay scale of the post of APP filled through the MPSC is re-fixed as revised pay scale from January 1, 1996, as Rs 8,000-13,500 with consequential financial benefits. The respondents, i.e. the government, secretary (finance) and secretary (home), have also been directed to issue necessary orders within two months from the communication of this order to them and should pay arrears, if any, within two months thereafter to all the beneficiaries". Avinash Deshmukh was assisted by lawyer Preeti Wankhede.
bY Syed Rizwanullah, TNN, 9 January 2010, 12:04am IST

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Samsung E-Books Let You Read and Write


LAS VEGAS — Everybody is showing off new e-readers at CES this year, and Samsung is no exception. But there is one reason for you to keep reading this post. With Samsung’s e-book, you can write on the pages.
We knew e-books would be a hot item at this year’s show, but the surprise is that there are so many large format readers. Samsung’s small range tops out with a 10-incher, which joins the Kindle DX in its new international clothing, and Plastic Logic’s enormous 8.5 x 11-inch Que proReader.
Samsung’s e-books, the E6 and E101, look just like any other black and white e-ink device. When you’re done reading either of the 6- or 10-inch books, though, you can pull out a stylus and start scrawling. These sticks come in various thicknesses and use “electromagnetic resonance” to draw lines on the page.
The smaller readers also have secret, slide-out controls hidden behind the screen, and an on-screen, soft QWERTY lets you type real text — your stylus scribblings remain just that, and are not automagically transformed into actual text. Still, its a lot easier to jot notes on top of your pages than to do it the Kindle way and tortuously tap out text on the chiclet keyboard.
The readers grab content over Wi-Fi (no 3G) and can display PDF, ePub and plain text files. I played with them briefly at Samsung’s stand (”No pictures, sir. It’s our policy this year.”) and took some pictures. The e-ink screen is much the same as any other, but when using the stylus to navigate, the local refreshing that draws menus is cleaner (but no quicker) than, say, the Kindle.
The navigation itself is clunky, and you never know whether you should be pressing an actual button, touching the stylus to the screen or using a finger (hint: fingers don’t work). Drawing, though, is responsive, and just like using a real pencil.
The e-readers need some work, and feel like the prototypes they are. Hopefully, there will be some additional polish before these go to market, otherwise it will be yet another rushed product hoping to grab some sales from the flawed leader, the Kindle. Also, a quick question to the visitor at the Samsung stand who asked, “Just what is the main difference between this and the iPod Touch?” Are you serious?
$400 or $700, depending on size. And don’t say “Magna-doodle.” The pictured prototype with a hardware keyboard does not yet have a price.
By Charlie Sorrel
January 7, 9:18 pm
Source URl :-http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/samsung-e-books-let-you-read-and-write/
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Assam State disabled employees getting raw deal

The disabled employees of the Assam Government have alleged that they are getting a raw deal from the Government and despite repeated requests, the concessions and benefits given to the Central Government employees are not given in the state as yet. The disabled employees made it clear that they are keen on working like any other employee and the only thing they want is certain privileges to overcome their disabilities.The State Government Disabled Employees’ Parishad recently submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister highlighting the discrepancies and sought his intervention in this regard. The Parishad had earlier submitted a memorandum to the Sixth State Pay Commission enlisting their demands but most of the demands were not granted by the Commission.The Parishad, in the memorandum to the Chief Minister, said that the 6th Central Pay Commission provided disability allowance of Rs 1,000 per month, but in case of State Government, the Pay Commission only granted the same allowance of Rs 500 per month.The memorandum said that the child care allowance for the disabled employees should be increased to Rs 2000 from Rs 500 and the quota in the State Government jobs for disabled persons in Government jobs should be increased from three percent to six percent. The memorandum said that the interest subsidy of four percent recommended for disabled persons to procure disabled friendly vehicles is not at all adequate as the cost of such vehicles is much higher due to the modifications required.Members of the Parishad said that in its memorandum to the 6th State Pay Commission, it had demanded several other concessions required for the disabled persons but most of the demands were not met. The Parishad demanded that the disabled employees should be exempted from professional tax and the disabled persons should be provided with quarters near their work place. If the Government is not able to provide quarters to the disabled employees near the work place, they should be provided additional house rent allowance, the Parishad demanded. The Parishad further demanded that the disabled employees should be given 24 casual leaves a year instead of 15 and they should be exempted from certain duties like election duties. The disabled employees should be provided LTC in every two years to enable them to go for regular medical check up outside the state and they should be allowed to travel in ASTC buses at concessional rates. But the Parishad alleged that most of the demands are not met by the State Government and the Pay Commission also failed to make such recommendations.

GUWAHATI, Jan 7 –

Source URl:-http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/details.asp?id=jan0810/at012

Private gratuity limit set to go up

The Centre is planning to raise the ceiling for the payment of gratuity to private sector employees to Rs 10 lakh from Rs 3.5 lakh, bringing them on a par with their government peers.
The Union cabinet, scheduled to meet on Saturday, is likely to take a decision on the proposal of the labour ministry.
The move, which has been in the pipeline for several months, follows the Sixth Pay Commission’s recommendation to raise the limit for central government employees.
The cabinet’s approval will ensure equal gratuity benefits for both government and private employees.
Gratuity is a statutory benefit governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Under the act, an employer must pay employees a certain amount if they leave their jobs after at least five years. The sum is 15 days of salary — the base is the last drawn income — for every year of service subject to a limit of Rs 3.5 lakh.
Trade unions had been demanding a higher ceiling for the private sector. Some trade unions had also insisted against fixing any upper ceiling, but the labour ministry said this would put a burden on the employers, sources said.
The ministry had held consultations with various stakeholders on raising the ceiling, the sources said.
The gratuity act applies to factories and other establishments employing 10 or more people.
Since gratuity is an income, an employee has to pay taxes on it. However, gratuity up to Rs 3.5 lakh is exempted under the provisions of Section 10(10) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
During the last session of Parliament, the Centre had amended the gratuity act to clarify the definition of an employee. According to the new law, anybody who is earning a wage is characterised as an employee and is liable to receiving gratuity. Teachers were brought within the ambit of the act in the last session of Parliament, providing benefit to over 60 lakh teachers.
During the budget session, the government plans to bring a comprehensive bill to broaden the scope of gratuity benefits to cover unorganised labour

New Delhi, Jan. 7:

SOurce URL:- http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100108/jsp/business/story_11957772.jsp

6th pay meet In INMPHAL

In connection with the State Government's decision to implement recommendations of the 6th Pay Commission from April, the Under Secretary (PIC) has convened a meeting with officials of seven departments on January 11 .The departments intimated for the meeting include Sericulture, Transport, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, IPR, MOBC, Planning and Adult Education.

Imphal, January 07 2010:

Source: The Sangai Express

Source URl:-http://www.e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp10..080110.jan10

Pay Hike Consequences in IMPHAl

The state cabinet’s decision yesterday to pay its employees per the 6th Pay Commission’s recommendation is commendable but we hope the government has taken care it has the means to do this. The whole state has witnessed what it can mean to not care about this in the wake of the 5th Pay Commission and the then government’s decision to implement it without first closely checking its bank balance is adequate to meet what it promised. Granted even the last government was forced into doing what it did by striking employees who stopped all services, including quite atrociously very essential ones. Those of us already in the news business at the time, and by the call of the profession had to follow events during those troubled times blow by blow, would remember having even to watch the momentous event in the sporting history of Manipur – that of Ngangom Dingko, winning the Asian boxing title – on televisions in homes or offices which possessed generator sets. Fortunate for the media, the generator is an essential accessory of the business. Probably the present government is trying to avoid such a situation, and probably its promise too still does not have the assurance of monitory support from the Centre and it is acting only on a presumption this support would have to come sometime or the other.But if the strike by state employees demanding pay hike at a par with Central employees was bad the last time around, the consequences of conceding to pay outside of means was no less disastrous. It was literally a case of jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. Until the next Finance Commission took care of the rather intimidating budgetary shortfall, the state was literally in hell. Government salaries were held up for as many as six months at a time, pension queues outside banks were a perennial pitiful sights, the state government’s credit balance at the RBI made banner headlines in local newspapers, clearance of bills for government contracts job remained inordinately delayed, living on credit became a norm, the market lost practically all its liquidity for government salaries form the major share of the money circulating in it, and although no real survey was ever done, there probably would have been a number of small subsistent businesses which were unable to absorb the shock and had had to close shops. The scenario was reportedly the same in many other states. Reports in the media at the time, including a cover story by India Today, if we recall correctly, said 15 state governments were either broke or were on the verge of it. These included among others, West Bengal and Maharashtra. The crucial difference however was that the shock on the people because of the government going broke in Maharashtra for instance was not the same as the government going broke in Manipur. This is so because in the former, there is a self sustaining economy outside of the government and this independent economy although obviously hit hard, would not be in any immediate danger of being destroyed. The same could not have been said of Manipur, and cannot still be said.
Source: IMPHAL FREE PRESSPosted: 2010-01-08

Cricket: Pakistan coach wants separate squad for T20

Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has joined the chorus with captain Muhammad Yousuf in blaming the Twenty20 format for the Sydney debacle and advocated the need for a separate squad for the shortest version of the game."I see a bleak future for Test cricket as far as Pakistan is concerned as the rise of Twenty20 cricket is ruining our standards in Pakistan," he said after Pakistan lost the three-match Test series against Australia, who snatched a remarkable 36-run victory over the visitors."The way I see it, the best solution is to have a separate T20 squad because when you play too much T20 cricket, it leads to players losing the skills of patience and temperament to play long innings and stay at the crease that is required in Test matches," he said.
Karachi, Jan 8 (PTI)
STAFF WRITER 15:13 HRS IST
Source URl :-http://www.ptinews.com/news/458732_Cricket--Pakistan-coach-wants-separate-squad-for-T20

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Honda Launches Entry Level Small Car at the 2010 Delhi Auto Expo

Honda encourages us to think big with its ‘New Small Concept‘. The sharp-looking new super mini, aimed specifically at the Asian markets, was launched at the 2010 New Delhi Motor Show in India earlier this week. The all-new mini car is designed by Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, the Indian wing of the Japanese auto maker. The concept looks comfy and stylish, and it will form the basis for the new model set to go on sale in India and Thailand in 2011. Honda’s introduction of the new mini car can be attributed as a direct result of Toyota’s move to introduce Etios, its economy entry level car.
Image Credit : Auto Express
Looks wise, the new mini car from Honda is a definite keeper. The blacked out A-pillars give the impression of a wrap around windscreen, while the shapely tapered rear window enriches the dynamic profile. The concept sure rates as one among the most stylish cars in its class, thanks to a feast of slashes and creases in its bodywork. The low end car prices from Honda would slot the ’small car’ at around the 5,00,000 INR ($11,000+) range.
Image Credit : Auto Express
The car uses a wide platform, and according to the car’s designers this is to ensure that the car will be stable while traversing the bends, and to also provide ample room for at least five persons inside the cabin. According to sources at Honda, when the car goes on sale in 2011 the goal is to provide a compact and affordable family vehicle beyond the expectations of customers in emerging markets. Currently Honda has no plans to launch the mini car in the U.S. or UK market.
SOurce Url :-http://www.nitrobahn.com/conceptz/autoshows/honda-launches-entry-level-small-car-at-the-2010-delhi-auto-expo/

Vivek Oberoi launches Dilip Chhabria's Imperator at Auto Expo 2010

Dilip Chhabria, internationally acclaimed automotive designer, in association with renowned DY Patil Group, today announced the launch of India’s unique institution for Automotive Studies – the DYP – DC Center for Automotive Research and Studies at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi.
Celebrated actor Vivek Oberoi unveiled the first car from DYP-DC Center for Automotive Research and Studies designed specially by Mr. Dilip Chhabria. The car is an audacious mid-engine concept purportedly to generate a new segment where a SUV need not be boxy and rugged but sexy and sensual. It is a visual treat whose goal is to spawn a new design direction and segment.
The DYP-DC Center is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and is spread over an area of 100 acres in Lohegaon, Pune. The admission process for the academic year 2010–11 will commence from February 2010. The classes will begin from first week of August 2010.
Speaking on the need for an automotive design school in India, noted automotive designer and promoter of DC Designs Ltd, Dilip Chhabria, said: “Like love, design is a matter of the heart. We aim to develop skills that embody this coupled with business and manufacturing dynamics. A unique approach to ensure the non commoditization of skills across the board, it is a boon in view of the impending huge explosion of automotive growth in our part of the world where aspirations and low per capita penetration of the automobile will ensure it.”
"Dilip Chabria designed the Imperator and launched it at the Auto Expo 2010. Renowned actor Vivek Oberoi unveiled the first car designed by Dilip Chabria. The innovative, mid engine concept is set to start a new generation of SUVs with a sensual touch"
Mr. Ajinkya Patil, Chairman, DY Patil Group, said: “We are honoured to initiate one of finest institutions of India with Dilip Chhabria and promote DYP – DC Center for Automotive Research and Studies. It will be the worldwide centre of excellence in Automotive Studies that will develop informed designers, engineering and managers who can contribute their creative output and research to India’s Automotive Industry. With Dilip Chhabria as the mentor for the students and a set of highly qualified faculty from across the globe coupled with enabling infrastructure, we are confident of achieving our goal.”
It is one of those rare institutes which, right at its inception, start at the top. It is an exceptional combination of the educational legacy of DY Patil Group and legendary automotive styling expertise of Mr. Dilip Chhabria. The Center will be a premium interdisciplinary Automotive Design, Engineering and Management institution, thus covering all the domains within Automobile Industry. This is what makes it unique and first of its kind.
Dilip Chhabria will be the chief mentor at the DYP-DC Center and will drive its ethos, design philosophy and curriculum that are rooted in the actual industry practice. DYP – DC Center for Automotive Research and Studies will start with offering undergraduate and post-graduate course in automotive styling from August 2010. The course will be for a period of 3 years and 2 years respectively.
Another special feature of the DYP-DC Center is the “Center for Research”. Research is an extremely important component of any educational process. On one side research helps to augment the quality of education and on other side, it builds bridges with the industry and society. The main objective of Center for Research will be to promote and perform a broad range of world-class research to provide solutions to the automotive industry’s most-pressing challenges. The research spectrum would include: intelligent design, future of transportation, green materials, new materials, alternative fuels; sensors and actuators; safety systems; environmental impacts; vehicle design; and human factors / ergonomics.
Over the coming three years the Center would be offering a mix of undergraduate and post graduate specializations in Automotive Design, Engineering and Management. The eligibility criteria for admission are completion of XII for under graduate courses and graduation in any discipline for post-graduate courses. The intake will be carefully selected after a rigorous entrance examination and the perceived ability of student to create a positive difference to the automobile industry.
The DYP-DC Center will be the only leading resource for the automotive industry, where students as a part of their course will also design and build an actual car.

Tata To Introduce Nano In North America

Tata Technologies, a provider of engineering services outsourcing and product development IT services to global manufacturing industry, said that it will display Tata Nano for the first time in North America in Detroit on January 14, 2009. Tata Nano is the world's lowest price passenger car engineered by Tata Technologies and produced by Tata Motors in India.
Tata Nano was introduced at Delhi Auto Show in January 2009 and retails for about $2,500 in India. The model on display in Detroit is owned by Tata Technologies and is on loan from its Center for Advanced Engineering and Design in Pune, India.
Warren Harris, president and COO of Tata Technologies, said: “The innovative thinking that brought the Tata Nano to market is symbolic of what Tata Technologies has to offer the automotive industry. Tata Technologies was front-and-center in engineering and developing the Nano; working closely with Tata Motors and with a significant number of the Nano project suppliers.”
Kevin Fisher, head of global delivery at Tata Technologies, said: “Our work on the Nano is part of a sweeping wave of change within the automotive industry, the use of truly global engineering resources.”
Tata Technologies was involved from concept to launch on Nano project, working on the concept, advanced engineering, body-in-white, interior, exterior and also playing a role in approach taken to manufacturing.
Published:06-January-2010
By Staff Reporter
URl:-http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_to_introduce_nano_in_north_america_100106

WAGE REVISION IN BSNL

BIG ACHIEVEMENT - CONGRATULATIONS!
WAGE REVISION AGREEMENT REACHED - TO BE SIGNED ON 15-01-2010
In the wage Negotiation Committee meeting held today (07-01-2010), overall understanding
is reached on all major issues. The two major pending issues are settled as below:
1. Span of the Pay Scale
At present our existing Pay scales are having 15 years span. In the revised pay scales,
management initially proposed to fix 12 years span. But we achieved a great success and
now management has agreed to increase the span of the pay scales as below:
NE – 1 18 years. (All will get Promotion/Retirement before reaching 18 years Span.)
NE -2 to 4 21 Years
NE – 5 to 6 22 Years
NE – 7 to 11 21 Years.
This increase in the span of the pay scales will solve the problem of stagnation to a great
extent. We have sought for som e more improvement.
2. Uniform: Uniform will continue without any change.
The Draft of the Agreement will be given to staff side on 13
January and the Agreement will be signed on 15 January, 2010.
CONGRATUALATIONS TO ALL COMRADES!
A News from BSNLEU SITE

Monday, January 4, 2010

TARAK MEHATA KA ULTA CHASMA : Daya bhabhi wants to be BRIDE

Tarak Mehata ka ... is succefully running in SUB TV. and the main heroine of this serial is Daya bhabhi (Disha Vankani). Daya bhabhi of Tarak mehata ka.... are going to be merrage.
She registered her name in "BHAVASAR" cast Jivan Pasandgi Parichay Mela arranged in Ahmedabad Yesterday.she want to merrage in july 2010.
I want to merrage in my cast boy only thatswhy i registred my name " told disha.
she mention the dateil of her biodata in book published. she earn per month 25000 rs and height is 5ft 3inch and age is 31 years.

ઘરના છોકરા ઘંટી ચાટે ને પાડોશી ને આટો !!

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