[wanabidii] News Digest: Outsiders set to get access to schools, hospitals, flats in SEZs

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, December 27, 2014
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		Business
		Outsiders set to get access to schools, hospitals, flats in SEZs After months of discussion, the government is set to allow developers of special economic zones (SEZs) to throw open apartments, schools and hospitals to those who live outside the enclaves, a move that may attract criticism. Gold rises on jewellers buying; global cues Gold prices rose by Rs 100 to Rs 27,100 per ten gram at the bullion market in the national capital today on increased buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand amid a firm global trend. Personal care drives FMCG business on rural push If you are stuck in a remote village in India, dusty and hungry, chances are you will find more options to wash your hair than fill your stomach. More Business News»

		Environment
		Kerala seeks Centre's support to tackle sea erosion The Kerala government has urged the Centre to make suitable amendments to rules to bring sea erosion under disaster management, a state minister said Friday. Trade in tiger parts rising in China, India a key source Trade in parts of tiger and other wild cats, which is prohibited internationally, has grown significantly in China and most of the items are sourced from India and the "gateway" Myanmar, according to a study. How species shapeshift to tackle climate change Some species can quickly shapeshift to cope with climate change without having to migrate or evolve, shows a research. More Environment News»

		World
		Party's over in Kabul as expat era ends The tennis club is deserted, the pool-side French restaurant is closed and picnic trips are cancelled. Sweden's PM: No early elections next year Sweden's prime minister says there will be no early elections next year as the left-leaning government has reached an agreement with opposition parties on a budget proposal. North Korea blames US for internet outages North Korea's main internet sites experienced intermittent disruptions early in the week for reasons that US tech companies said could range from technological glitches to a hacking attack. More World News»

		Science
		Brain variations may help treat OCD Researchers have discovered that identifying brain variations may help physicians predict who would respond positively to surgeries to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Scents used to recreate deaths of Diana, JFK Dutch scientists are recreating the deaths of some of the world's most famous personalities by reconstructing their last moments using scents and sounds. Scientist says Arctic and Antarctic ice isn't melting A global warming expert has made shocking revelations that the north and south poles are "not melting". More Science News»

		Technology
		Lava Iris Fuel 60 review: Budget phone with big battery Domestic handset maker Lava has introduced Iris Fuel 60, a large capacity battery-equipped Android smartphone that comes with decent hardware specifications, on paper. COAI complains to Trai about net telephony, WhatsApp The fight between mobile operators and over-the-top (OTT) players such as WhatsApp, Skype and Viber is intensifying. 2014: The year that was in tech More Technology News»

		Education
		EDUCATION EVOLUTION The year 2014 offered many new forms of learning High fees force expat students to quit Saudi Arabia schools High fees at private schools in Saudi Arabia have forced over three lakh expatriate students to quit them because their parents cannot afford it, according to a report. Phobia keeps students away from math: Study Math phobia affects a student's attitude towards the subject. Also, a prime reason for poor performance may be fear and anxiety students have towards math. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bachchan's admission on TB will help reduce stigma Superstar Amitabh Bachchan admitting that he had contracted tuberculosis (TB) in 2000, will help to reduce TB related stigma and discrimination say experts 10 arrested for horse cart racing Ten people were arrested in a crackdown on horse cart racing along the Western Express Highway near Dahisar between Thursday night and early Friday. With 'local' as railway minister, city can expect goodies Next year may prove to be a landmark and path-breaking one for Mumbai’s suburban railways. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Parul Grover attends launch of London Kitchen Lounge and Bar in Rajouri Garden The London-themed Resto Lounge and Bar, London Kitchen Co celebrated its launch in Rajouri Garden recently. Delhi records second-lowest temperature of season Delhi on Saturday recorded the second lowest temperature of the season with the mercury dipping to 4.8 degrees Celsius GST rollout: States want issues to be resolved first Days after Centre’s bringing in of the landmark single rate GST bill, the states on Friday demanded early redressal of their concerns on revenue loss, while pressing for release of more funds and having a say in implementation of the central schemes. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Chhabria's ABD to invest 1,200cr in supply chain Kishore Chhabria-promoted Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), India’s third-largest spirits company, will spend Rs 1,200 crore or about $200 million over the next 24-months to shore up its bottling and distilling capacities in the country. Special bench to hear plea on waste unit A PIL filed by Banashankari 6th Stage Residents' Welfare Association challenging the setting up of a waste dumping/processing unit at Lingadheeranahalli will now be heard by a special bench headed by Justice N Kumar. A survivor's guide to lit-fests Lit-fests are addictive. You may think when you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, but you will notice that come litfest season, you are itching to get back. As you become a pro at navigating litfests, you will develop shortcuts and tricks to enjoying them and extracting every bit of potential fun to be had without wearing yourself out. With the Indian litfest season on in full swing, we thought it would be a good idea to create a handy guide to surviving and making the best of litfests: More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Deputy CM's convoy accident victim dies A month after Telangana deputy chief minister Dr T Rajaiah’s official convoy rammed into a car and grievously injured a few passengers, one of them died in a hospital, triggering severe backlash from minority and dalit groups, who have called the minister “insensitive and inhuman.” E-waste poison threatens Hyderabad Wondering how to dispose of those old mobile chargers and computer keyboards or mouse that are no longer working? Discounts galore on cars ahead of hike in excise duty A price hike may be around the corner but for now it's raining discounts for car buyers in the city. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		2 Class 10 boys go for a swim, drown in Tirusulam pond Two Class 10 students drowned in a pond in Tirusulam on Thursday evening. HC raps lawyers for acting like 'musclemen' The Madras high court has slammed “advocates who behaved like musclemen” to prevent restoration of a community well, which was encroached by a private person. Fog in Delhi hits flight and train schedules in city Flight and train schedules were affected in the city on Friday as a result of the fog in Delhi. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Zydus explores effect of Saroglitazar on fatty, inflamed liver Zydus Cadila, which pioneered a breakthrough with Lipaglyn (Saroglitazar) last year, is now studying the effect of this drug on fatty and inflamed liver. ED attaches 5 properties in Rs 509cr Biotor Ind fraud case The Ahmedabad zonal unit of Enforcement Directorate on Friday attached five properties in Rs 509 crore fraud of Vadodara based Biotor Industries. ED detects Rs 7 crore hawala case The Ahmedabad zonal unit of Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed another hawala case worth Rs 7 crore in which cigarettes were smuggled in the name of waste containers. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Christmas celebrated with zeal Christmas was celebrated with devotional zeal and enthusiasm in Sangam City. Additional secretary stresses on smart development of Sangam City The project of turning Allahabad into a ‘Smart City’ has turned into the most debated topic among powers-that-be and intellectuals. Police inaction in murder & rape case sparks protests Rape and murder of a 14-year-old mentally challenged sparked a series of demonstrations by students and political parties across the city. 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
		Power company passes off burden on consumers Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company that sought a 24% hike in power tariff in the state, is apparently trying to pass the burden of its ‘mismanagement’ on consumers. Bravehearts foil theft in old city Unfazed by opening of fire on one of the residents, alert and brave inhabitants of Neelkanth Colony in old city thwarted a theft attempt and caught one thieve early Friday morning. 15 lakhs stolen in two break-ins at Arera A gang of burglars struck at two houses at Arera Colony a day before Christmas in evening hours and decamped with cash, including foreign currency and valuables worth Rs 15 lakh. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Doon's appointment process vitiated: AG office The chairman of Haryana State Food Commission, R S Doon may be in troubles, as the state's top legal wing---Advocate General (AG) office--- has found that the process adopted by the previous Bhupinder Singh Hooda led government for his appointment was “vitiated”. Teenager arrested for raping 10-year-old A teenager was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping his 10-year-old neighbour in Machchli Talab area here. Bird flu: Crows and geese test negative Amid concerns over avian flu, experts have found that geese and crows that died in Haryana recently did not have the deadly disease. More Chandigarh News»

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