Political News – Newsletter for February 16, 2010
TDP legislators send resignations to Telangana JAC HYDERABAD – In a tactical move, 35 legislators belonging to the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) from Telangana region Tuesday sent their resignations to the convenor of the all-party Joint Action Committee (JAC), which is heading the movement for statehood to Telangana. Sri Lanka’s opposition appeals to Supreme Court to overturn presidental election results COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s jailed and defeated presidential candidate appealed to the country’s highest court Tuesday to overturn the results of last month’s election, an opposition official said. Pune blast advisory will not affect tourist flow: Britain Britain’s Business, Innovation and Skills Minister Pat McFadden told reporters here: “Whatever the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pune blast advisory will not affect tourist flow: Britain. Assembly adjourned, but TDP’s Telangana MLAs continue protest The legislators from the Telangana region led by the party’s deputy leader in the house N. Janardhan [..] Read the original article: here. Bangladesh to rename establishments bearing Zia’s name “According to the cabinet decision, no structures or institutions will bear name of illegal autocratic ruler Ziaur Rahman,” Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad told the media. Prime Minister’s office denies formation of Performance Monitoring System NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday denied media reports that the Government has developed a monitoring system, whereby bureaucrats would report the performance of ministers. BJP to launch agitation against Kashmir amnesty JAMMU – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch a nationwide agitation Feb 25 against the government’s policy of amnesty to militants who want to return from Pakistani-administered Kashmir. Ancient tradition, new country: Artist struggles to revive Vietnamese opera in Little Saigon WESTMINSTER, Calif. – Ngoc Bay purses her feet together and glides to the left, then to the right, guiding her eight-year-old pupil in the subtle movements of the centuries-old Vietnamese opera. Bureaucrats will not assess ministers: PMO NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Tuesday denied that performance of ministers would be judged by bureaucrats and categorically maintained that the entire process has to be driven by the ministers. Bayh cites partisanship and gridlock as reasons for leaving Senate, but GOP doesn’t buy it WASHINGTON – Two-term Sen. Evan Bayh says ever-shriller partisanship and the frustrations of gridlock made it time for him to leave Congress. Republicans aren’t buying it, saying he and fellow Democrats sense that voters will be after their heads this fall. Obama administration looks to bring campaign-style discipline back to the White House Obama seeks return to campaign-style discipline Taliban’s top military commander captured in raid by Pakistani, US intelligence forces Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the No. 2 behind Afghan Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar and … Read : Taliban’s top military commander captured in raid by Pakistani, US intelligence forces. US official: Taliban military commander captured in Pakistan in joint raid with US ISLAMABAD – A senior U.S. official says the Taliban’s top military commander has been captured in Pakistan in a joint operation by Pakistani and U.S. intelligence forces. Congress and BJP activists clash in Jharkhand HAZARIBAGH – Party workers of the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed during a BJP organised demonstration against price rise here on Monday. India is a priority, New Zealand PM tells Rahul A member of the Indian parliament, Gandhi is visiting New Zealand as the inaugural Sir Edmund Hillary Fellow, a fund set up to recognise the special contribution … Read more »»». Americans believe world leaders respect Obama: Gallup WASHINGTON – A year after Barack Obama came to power, more than half the Americans believe leaders of other countries around the world respect the first black US president, according to a new poll. Poll in mind, British minister in bhangra mode With an eye on general elections in his constituency, Wolverhampton South Eastback, Britain’s Business, Innovation and Skills Minister Pat McFadden …. Original article : Poll in mind, British minister in bhangra mode. Unknown filmers of Iran protest death, NY Times writer kidnapped by Taliban win Polk Awards NEW YORK – The unnamed people who captured on video and made public the shooting death of an Iranian protester have been chosen as winners of a George Polk Award, the first time the journalism prize has honored work produced anonymously. Raids on Soren’s personal secretary, other officials Raids were being conducted in about 70 places in several states, including West Bengal and Bihar, officials said. … Read : Raids on Soren’s personal secretary, other officials. Maoist rebels kill 24 police in brazen attack in eastern India; area’s deadliest assault CALCUTTA, India – A stunning attack by Maoist rebels that killed at least 24 police officers in a remote camp in eastern India was an outrageous challenge to the state and exposed the insurgents’ brutal thirst for power, a top Indian official said Tuesday. Telangana JAC on verge of split HYDERABAD – The all-party Joint Action Committee (JAC) heading the movement for separate statehood to Telangana is on the verge of a split with Congress MPs and legislators refusing to quit to protest the terms of reference of the Srikrishna committee set up by New Delhi to study the demand. Jammu and Kashmir to have law on violence against women The decision was taken at the state’s winter capital here, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah late Monday night. Maoist rebels kill 21 policemen in brazen attack in eastern India; area’s deadliest assault An additional seven officers were wounded in the brazen assault Monday by more than 100 communist fighters, who …. Read the original article : Maoist rebels kill 21 policemen in brazen attack in eastern India; area’s deadliest assault. Aide: NJ Sen. Frank Lautenberg, 86, doing well in hospital after falling at home CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. – An aide to U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey says the 86-year-old Democrat is doing well after he fell at home and was taken to a hospital. Gadkari to unveil his vision for BJP at Indore Chosen to head the BJP last December as part of a generational change in leadership after its two …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Gadkari to unveil his vision for BJP at Indore. Report: Taliban’s top military commander captured in raid by Pakistani, US intelligence forces WASHINGTON – The Taliban’s top military commander has been captured in Pakistan in a joint operation by Pakistani and U.S. intelligence forces, The New York Times reported. Saudi official: Sanctions are too-gradual an approach to curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Monday expressed doubts about the usefulness of more sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. Obama thanks Indiana Sen. Bayh for decades of public service, wishes him well in future Obama thanks Bayh for decades of public service Iran is becoming a military dictatorship: Clinton KUWAIT CITY – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned that Iran is “moving toward a military dictatorship”, saying the top posts in the country are being “supplanted”. Saudi official: Sanctions would be too-gradual an approach to curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Monday expressed doubts about the usefulness of imposing more sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. Kenneth Starr, former prosecutor who investigated Clinton, named Baylor University president Ex-Clinton prosecutor Starr named Baylor president Wax models of Oval Office, Obama unveiled in Las Vegas on Presidents Day Wax models of Oval Office, Obama unveiled in Vegas Taliban step up attacks against US-led forces in besieged Afghan town MARJAH, Afghanistan – Taliban fighters stepped up counterattacks against Marines and Afghan soldiers in the militant stronghold of Marjah, slowing the allied advance to a crawl despite Afghan government claims that the insurgents are broken and on the run. Indiana’s Evan Bayh announces he will retire from Senate, continuing recent trend Democrat Evan Bayh of Ind. to retire from Senate Making laws the easy way: Groups offer templates so state legislators can fill-in-the blanks NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State legislators across the country are finding that sponsoring legislation can be as easy as filling in the blanks. Madhya Pradesh lawmakers, bureaucrats to declare property details “The property details of all ministers, including myself, will be tabled in the upcoming assembly session and all ministers have agreed to it. Property details of bureaucrats and police …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Madhya Pradesh lawmakers, bureaucrats to declare property details. Kofi Annan asked to help Kenya again as dispute between prime minister, president intensifies NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s prime minister said Monday that he wants former U.N. chief Kofi Annan to mediate a dispute with the president that is threatening a power-sharing agreement that helped end postelection bloodshed two years ago. Source: Indiana’s Evan Bayh announcing he will retire from Senate, continuing recent trend Source: Indiana’s Evan Bayh to retire from Senate MLB executive says he won’t seek Democratic nod for Michigan governor LANSING, Mich. – A Major League Baseball executive says he won’t seek the Democratic nomination for Michigan governor. HEALTHBEAT: A look at underused test in efforts to spur millions needing colon cancer checks WASHINGTON – Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for the nation’s No. 2 cancer killer – colorectal cancer – miss them, despite years of public efforts to make colon screening as widespread as tests for breast and prostate cancer.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
However, the JAC itself is on the verge of a split with … Original source on Gaea Times at : TDP legislators send resignations to Telangana JAC.
Sri Lanka’s opposition appeals defeat in court
President Mahinda Rajapaksa secured a landslide victory over his former army chief and main rival Sarath Fonseka in the Jan. …. Read the original article : Sri Lanka’s opposition appeals to Supreme Court to overturn presidental election results.
CHANDIGARH – Britain Tuesday “strongly condemned” all terror attacks, as well as the Pune bombing, but said its travel advisory in the aftermath of the blast would not have an adverse effect on tourist flow to India, a “very popular destination” for Britons.
HYDERABAD – Legislators of main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Tuesday continued to protest in the Andhra Pradesh assembly even two hours after the house was adjourned, asking for a debate on police excesses on students of Osmania University.
DHAKA – The Bangladesh government has decided to rename all the establishments named after Ziaur Rahman who became president in 1977.
“The governments between August 15, 1975 …. Original source : Bangladesh to rename establishments bearing Zia’s name.
It is not factually correct to say that the serving officers will evaluate the performance of the ministers. The Prime Minister’s order is clear that the … Original article on : Prime Minister’s office denies formation of Performance Monitoring System.
The agitation will be launched BJP president Nitin Gadkari, who will arrive in this winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir Feb 25, according to a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : BJP to launch agitation against Kashmir amnesty.
Vietnamese artist breathes life into a dying song
To the meandering tune of a high-pitched oboe and the rhythmic thumping of a drum, the 68-year-old opera …. Source : Ancient tradition, new country: Artist struggles to revive Vietnamese opera in Little Saigon.
“It is not factually correct to say that serving officers will evaluate the performance of the ministers,” the PMO said … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bureaucrats will not assess ministers: PMO.
Bayh cites strident partisanship in leaving Senate
The Indiana Democrat, a moderate who twice came close … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bayh cites partisanship and gridlock as reasons for leaving Senate, but GOP doesn’t buy it.
WASHINGTON – Facing criticism that President Barack Obama isn’t connecting with the American people, the White House is infusing its communications strategy with some of the ironclad discipline and outside-the-box thinking that made the Obama presidential campaign famous – and successful.
Sensitive about talk that the president was sometimes … Read : Obama administration looks to bring campaign-style discipline back to the White House.
Taliban’s top military commander captured
ISLAMABAD – The Taliban’s top military commander has been arrested in a joint CIA-Pakistani operation in Pakistan in a major victory against the insurgents as U.S. troops push into their heartland in southern Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday.
US official: Taliban military commander captured
The official says Pakistan has had Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar – the No. 2 behind Mullah Muhammad Omar – in custody for more than …. Read the original article : US official: Taliban military commander captured in Pakistan in joint raid with US.
The Congress workers chased the opposition party activists with canes as they were shouting anti-government slogans and were carrying effigies of Congress leaders including that of Prime Minister Manmohan …. Source : Gaea News Network.
WELLINGTON – India is a priority relationship for New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key said Tuesday in welcoming Rahul Gandhi, great-grandson of his country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
For the first time in five years they also believe the US is seen favourably in the eyes of the …. Read the original article : here.
ZIRAKPUR – There was song, food and dance – and a British minister enthusiastically shaking a leg to bhangra pop and greeting visitors with “Sat Sri Akal” at this big fat Punjabi wedding of two NRIs.
Filmers of Iran protest death win Polk Award in NY
Other winners of the 2009 Polk …. Original article : Unknown filmers of Iran protest death, NY Times writer kidnapped by Taliban win Polk Awards.
RANCHI – The income tax department Tuesday conducted raids on several top officials, including Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren’s personal secretary M.L. Pal, in connection with the Rs.2,500 crore money laundering scam involving former chief minister Madhu Koda.
Maoist rebels kill 24 police in eastern India
The brazen assault Monday – … Read more »»».
Congress leaders … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Telangana JAC on verge of split.
JAMMU – The Jammu and Kashmir government will introduce a bill in the budget session of the state legislature for the protection of women against domestic violence.
The decision was taken in the backdrop …. Source article : Jammu and Kashmir to have law on violence against women.
Rebels kill 21 policemen in eastern India
CALCUTTA, India – Maoist rebels detonated land mines and set a security outpost ablaze in eastern India, killing at least 21 policemen in the worst-ever attack on police in the restive area.
Aide: NJ Sen. Lautenberg, 86, doing OK after fall
Spokesman Caley Gray says the senator was taken by ambulance Monday night from his Cliffside Park … Read : Aide: NJ Sen. Frank Lautenberg, 86, doing well in hospital after falling at home.
NEW DELHI – Having outlined the broad contours of his political thinking, Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) new president Nitin Gadkari is expected to unveil his vision and ideological roadmap for the party at its Indore conclave beginning Wednesday.
Report: Taliban’s top military commander captured
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, described as the No. 2 behind Taliban founder and Osama bin Laden associate Mullah Muhammad Omar, has been in Pakistan’s … Read more >>>.
Saudi official questions new sanctions on Iran
Prince Saud al-Faisal told a news conference in the Saudi capital that the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions demands a more immediate solution than sanctions. …. Original article : Saudi official: Sanctions are too-gradual an approach to curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he and first lady Michelle Obama wish Sen. Evan Bayh (BY) all the best in the future.
The Indiana Democrat announced Monday in Indianapolis that he will not be a candidate for re-election in November. Bayh said simply that he does … Read more : Obama thanks Indiana Sen. Bayh for decades of public service, wishes him well in future.
Speaking to students of the Carnegie-Mellon University branch in Doha Monday, Clinton said Washington is open to “engagement” with Iran, but, at the same time, …. Source : Iran is becoming a military dictatorship: Clinton.
Saudi official cool to new sanctions on Iran
Prince Saud al-Faisal told a news conference in the Saudi capital that the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions demands a more immediate solution … Read more : Saudi official: Sanctions would be too-gradual an approach to curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
WACO, Texas – Kenneth Starr, the former independent prosecutor whose work led to President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, has been named president of Baylor University.
The world’s largest Baptist university announced Monday that Starr would be the Waco school’s 14th president. The 63-year-old Starr has been the dean of Pepperdine …. Source : Kenneth Starr, former prosecutor who investigated Clinton, named Baylor University president.
LAS VEGAS – A wax museum on the Las Vegas Strip is unveiling a statue of President Barack Obama in a replica of the Oval Office just in time for Presidents Day.
The display was shown Monday at Madame Tussauds.
The museum says the Oval Office model …. Original source : Wax models of Oval Office, Obama unveiled in Las Vegas on Presidents Day.
Taliban step up attacks in besieged Afghan town
Taliban fighters appeared to be slipping under cover of darkness … Read more »».
WASHINGTON – Sen. Evan Bayh, a centrist Democrat from Indiana, announced Monday that he won’t seek a third term in Congress, giving Republicans a chance to pick up a Senate seat.
“To put it in words I think most people can understand: I love working for … Read more »»».
Legislation templates make proposing bills easy
Groups from both ends of the political spectrum give lawmakers legislative templates that require a minimal amount of tailoring from state to state. While such templates have been around …. Source : Making laws the easy way: Groups offer templates so state legislators can fill-in-the blanks.
BHOPAL – The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to make public the property details of its ministers and bureaucrats, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Monday.
Calling Kofi Annan: Kenyan rift intensifies
The public spat between the two leaders has deepened fractures in the coalition government … Read more >>.
WASHINGTON – Sen. Evan Bayh, a centrist Democrat from Indiana, is ready to announce he won’t seek a third term in Congress, giving Republicans a chance to pick up a Senate seat.
“To put it in the words most Hoosiers can understand: … Read more : Source: Indiana’s Evan Bayh announcing he will retire from Senate, continuing recent trend.
MLB executive says he won’t run for Mich. governor
Robert Bowman, the chief executive of baseball’s online and interactive media operations, said in a statement Monday that he could not commit to the race at this time.
Bowman works in …. Read the original article : MLB executive says he won’t seek Democratic nod for Michigan governor.
Millions missing out on colon cancer screening
But what if you opened your mailbox one …. Source article : HEALTHBEAT: A look at underused test in efforts to spur millions needing colon cancer checks.
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