[wanabidii] News Digest: India's Reliance signs shipping agreement for ethane imports

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, December 25, 2014
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		Business
		India's Reliance signs shipping agreement for ethane imports India's Reliance Industries Ltd on Wednesday said it had signed a long-term shipping agreement with Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) to transport liquefied ethane that Reliance will import from North America. Gold loses sheen to import curbs; smugglers make hay Losing its sheen for the second year in a row, gold turned cheaper by over 10% in 2014 as the government tried to divert investors away from this 'unproductive asset', even as import curbs led to a rise in smuggling of the yellow metal. Airtel hikes charges of voice calls over net It’s bad news for hundreds and thousands of people who use popular internet services like Skype, Viber, Facebook messenger and Google hangouts to make voice calls to family and friends abroad. More Business News»

		Environment
		Chennai beaches set for Olive Ridley nesting season Olive Ridley turtles are finding it tougher to nest on the city’s beaches with each passing year, having to elude fishing nets, find their way through piles of garbage and past illegal constructions along the shore. Odisha to prepare master plan for ecotourism The Odisha government has decided to prepare a master plan for promotion and development of ecotourism destinations involving various communities, tour operators and other stakeholders. Climate, clearance process dominated environment scene in 2014 The MoEF has accorded environment clearances to 241 projects during the tenure of the present government. More Environment News»

		World
		Hong Kong police arrest 12 democracy protesters Hong Kong police say they arrested 12 protesters who were blocking several roads in the Mong Kok neighborhood overnight Wednesday as pro-democracy demonstrators returned to the site hundreds had occupied for more than two months. Pope urges 'tenderness' as millions celebrate Christmas Pope Francis led Christmas Eve mass in the Vatican on Wednesday calling for "tenderness" and "warmth" after a violence-plagued year as millions of Christians began marking the holiday. Thousands of Christian pilgrims gather in Bethlehem Christmas celebrations broke the gloom of the past several months in the region plagued by a bloody war and rising tensions with thousands of pilgrims thronging the Holy city of Bethlehem, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, in West Bank to attend the midnight mass. More World News»

		Science
		New technique to show how brain works Scientists from University of Southampton have developed a new technique to mark individual brain cells to help improve the understanding of how brain works. Ancient rock shows signs of water on Mars A new analysis of the oldest meteorite from Mars suggests that early Martian landscape had water, but instead of vast oceans the Red Planet probably held smaller seas. World's first hybrid flight takes off The first ever hybrid aircraft to be able to recharge its batteries took off on Wednesday— potentially signalling the beginning of a new form of low-carbon, green flight. More Science News»

		Technology
		Govt looks at ways to regulate e-commerce to protect users The government has decided to step in and regulate e-commerce business in the country, especially with a view to protect consumer interest. Facebook to face lawsuit for 'reading' users' messages Facebook must face a class action lawsuit accusing it of violating its users' privacy by scanning the content of messages they send to other users for advertising purposes. 6 cool gadget gifts other than smartphones With the new year upon us, it is time many would be shopping for gifts for their loved ones. More Technology News»

		Education
		DAV basks in glory of its illustrious student Students and teachers of Dayanand Anglo Vedic College broke into impromptu celebrations on Wednesday following the announcement of Bharat Ratna being conferred upon their most famous student and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Fadnavis gifts Nagpur Maharashtra's 1st IIM The Devendra Fadnavis government on Wednesday gave Maharashtra and Nagpur an early New Year gift by announcing an IIM in the city that could start as early as the next academic session. SSC exam may soon be made online The examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) may soon be made online, if a recommendation of the expert group set up to review the SSC examination system is accepted. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Court lets ayurvedic doctors prescribe drugs The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to stay an amendment to laws on medical practice in the state that permits integrated ayurved practitioners to prescribe allopathic medicines to a limited extent. It's cold out there, and your pets too feel the chill As the winter sets in, it’s not just you who feels the chills, pet animals too get affected. RBI cell claims it is out of RTI purview The Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) cell of the Reserve Bank of India has refused to answer queries under the Right to Information (RTI) on the grounds that it is not a public authority. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi's checking in malls this Xmas Going to church, having a grand family meal and watching the Home Alone series are some Christmas traditions followed around the world. Mastermind of Delhi acid attack is a doctor and victim's batchmate Delhi Police have arrested two assailants who threw acid on a woman doctor in west Delhi on Tuesday. Very dense fog in Delhi; 100 flights, 90 trains hit As dense fog engulfs Delhi, rail and flight operations have severely been affected causing inconvenience to hundreds of passengers. Reportedly, around 70 flights and 50 trains have been hit due to poor visibility conditions. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		This season Royal hockey players have a reason to give Club’s Mentor Devaraj, Laid Low By Brain Tumour And Stroke, Could Do With More Merry Tidings BBMP yet to recognize unique property IDs for transactions Officials Say PID Numbers Will Be Used Only After Validating All Properties In City First attempt scheduled by univ, not student: HC More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Beachy party at Durgam Cheruvu, Hyderabad Beachy party at Durgam Cheruvu, Hyderabad Fashion and lots of laughter at Marks & Spencer's new store in Forum Mall, Hyderabad Fashion and lots of laughter at Marks & Spencer's new store in Forum Mall, Hyderabad Tirumala to burst at the seams on New Year The cold wave sweeping the country has not dampened the enthusiasm of the devotees of Lord Venkateshwara from seeking his darshan on January 1 and 2 on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi and Dwadasi respectively. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rising number of false cases shocks Madras high court High incidence of false and frivolous cases, especially those concerning alleged sexual violence cases against women, has shocked Madras high court. Highways dept opens bids for 2 flyover projects The state highways department on Wednesday took a step closer to starting work on two key flyovers in the city by opening bid documents for a two-tier flyover in Velachery and one in Pallavaram. Air traffic controllers get simulator to hone skills Until now, they had been learning on the job after training at an Airports Authority of India (AAI) institute in Allahabad. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat high court issued notice over removal of hawkers ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Summit Gujarat high court has issued notice to the state government for removing hawkers and food stalls from near Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar following the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, 2015. Residents unite to fight civic apathy Residential societies in the New West Zone are grouping up to form informal residents welfare associations (RWA) – a step towards a civic renaissance — to the give voice to their civic woes. 50 CEOs confirm Vibrant participation Gujarat Government is awaiting confirmation from a number of other CEOs and political heads. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Little relief for city as day temperature rises After two days of intense cold conditions, temperature rose up a notch with the bright Sun bringing respite to denizens. Jingle bells thaw Christmas chill Even as days become colder city people are not leaving any stone unturned to welcome the New Year’s. Malviya's house gathers dust at his birth anniv The House Number 357 Ahiyapur (now 510 Malviya Nagar) where the freedom fighter and social reformer Madan Mohan Malviya lived for around five decades was proposed to be developed as a ‘National Museum’ akin to that of ‘Nehru Memorial’ (Anand Bhawan) three years ago but the files related to it is gathering dust since then. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Elderly man beheaded for sorcery in Odisha An elderly man was beheaded in Odisha for allegedly practicing sorcery, police said on Thursday. UGC team visits Khallikote College A University Grants Commission (UGC) team on Tuesday visited government-run Khallikote College here to assess the infrastructure facilities for restoration of its autonomous status. Mercury plummets, sales soar at Tibetan market for winter wear Temperatures have dipped and concurrently, the sale of winter garments is soaring at the Tibetan woolens market in Saheed Nagar.Jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, mufflers and monkey caps are fast flying off the shelves. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal cops rue poor quality CCTVs, say they are of no use City police are not getting much help from CCTVs installed at vulnerable locations in detection and solving crimes. Policemen rue poor quality CCTVs, say they are of no use City police are not getting much help from CCTVs installed at vulnerable locations in detection and solving crimes. Is archaeology department rewriting history? ‘What’s in a name? A lot as it turns out when it comes to history and heritage. Archaeologists from the state will perhaps differ, though rubbing history buffs the wrong way. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab and Haryana HC constitutes committee to curb canine menace in Chandigarh With a view to curb the canine menace in city beautiful Chandigarh, the Punjab and Haryana high court has constituted a three-member committee, consisting of a retired high court Judge, for sterilization and vaccination of stray dogs. Haryana to off-load overloading of vehicles Overloaded vehicles plying in Haryana roads would soon be off loaded with the state government issuing directives to the all the regional transport authorities to curb the menace of overloaded vehicles, causing danger to the road users and other vehicles. HC stays PCS selection process The Punjab and Haryana high court on has stayed the interview and the physical tests to be held from January 6 for the selection of Punjab civil service (PCS) and allied services. More Chandigarh News»

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