[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold, silver turn weak on global cues, sluggish demand

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 04, 2015
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		Business
		Gold, silver turn weak on global cues, sluggish demand Gold prices drifted by Rs 140 to Rs 27,200 per ten grams at the bullion market on Thursday largely in tandem with a weak trend in global market and slackened demand from jewellers and retailers. MEHAIR's Nashik-Pune air service from June 15 Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (MEHAIR) will launch air service to Pune from newly-developed Ojhar airport near here from June 15, a top executive has said. Indo-US business poised to grow fivefold: USIBC The bi-lateral trade between India and the United States is poised to grow fivefold from the current $100 billion to $500 billion, a Indo-US business body has said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Your toothbrush may be contaminated with faeces If you are using a shared washroom there is a 60 per cent chance your toothbrush is covered in fecal matter from someone else, a new study suggests. 2,000-yr-old natural pearl found at remote Australian site Australian scientists said Wednesday they have uncovered a "very rare" 2,000-year-old natural sea pearl -- the first found on the vast island continent -- while excavating a remote coastal Aboriginal site. Himachal monitors forest fires via satellites The state forest department is, for the first time, monitoring the situation via satellites. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan sees major drop in polio cases Pakistan has seen a major fall in polio cases this year, officials said Thursday, as a military operation has allowed vaccinators to reach areas previously off-limits because of militant attacks. 3,000 evacuated as Indonesia upgrades alert over volcano Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated from their homes after Indonesia upgraded the threat posed by a volcano on Sumatra to the highest possible level, an official said Thursday. At least 78 killed in blast at Ghana gas station An explosion at a gas station in Ghana's capital killed at least 78 people late on Wednesday, many of whom had sought shelter there from torrential rain, a fire brigade spokesman said. More World News»

		Science
		Pluto's moons tumbling in absolute chaos: NASA NASA's Hubble space telescope has provided the first glimpse of Pluto's moons that wobble unpredictably, tumbling in absolute chaos. New Leonardo da Vinci image found A US music professor in the US has identified what he believes to be a rare image of Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci in a 500-y ear-old engraving. Chimps are capable of cooking: Research Chimpanzees have the cognitive abilities required for cooking, which were believed to be limited to humans, and the primates even choose to hoard raw vegetables if they know they will have the chance to 'cook' them later on, according to a new research. More Science News»

		Technology
		23 tough questions asked in Facebook interviews Facebook is one of the most sought-after workplaces in the tech industry. Google apologizes for PM Modi's image in 'Top 10 criminals' search Internet giant Google has apologized "for any confusion or misunderstanding" caused after PM Narendra Modi's images started appearing in image search results for query on "Top 10 criminals in India". Why Bill Gates doesn't want students to be like him “Although I dropped out of college and got lucky pursuing a career in software, getting a degree is a much surer path to success,” Bill Gates wrote in a blog post. More Technology News»

		Education
		Cut-off score declared for JEE (Advanced) he cut-off score for JEE (Advanced) has been released and like the previous years, it has been declared at 35% or 177 for the common merit list. The minimum aggregate score for the other backward category candidates is 159. First-cum-first admissions to degree courses In a big relief to students passing out of standards XII, colleges in Pune have assured admission to every student eligible to the first-year degree courses. Horticulture varsity to come up in Karnal Haryana government has approved the setting up of a world-class horticulture university at Karnal with its three regional centres at Raiyya village in Jhajjar district, Jind and Dera village near Kala Amb in Naraingarh. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		National Skill Development Corporation joins hands with Hindustan Coca-Cola for skill development With an objective to involve corporate India in the National Skills Agenda, National Skill Development Corporation signed a MoU with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd (HCCB). Shooter, two aides held for FilmCity firing in Mumbai Shinde runs a successful fabrication business and is involved in the construction of sets in FilmCity. He also runs a security agency, is a cable operator and a labour contractor. Tailor-made 'add-on' courses popular with degree students While popularity of programmes is one of the major parameters why students choose a degree college, of late, ‘add-on’ courses offered by city colleges are also a key factor in deciding a student’s choice. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Doordarshan director general (news) Veena Jain to report to Prasar Bharati for operational purposes The information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry on Thursday clarified that the newly appointed Doordarshan director general (news) Veena Jain would report to Prasar Bharati for operational purposes. Truck driver abducts a traffic constable, nabbed by Delhi police There was high drama in central Delhi on late Wednesday night when a traffic constable was abducted and driven around in a truck carrying sand for over 10 odd kilometers. Dad's post on Delhi boy's death highlights Wall Street stress He was born in New Delhi, graduated from University of Pennsylvania, interned at Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank and worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs in San Francisco. Often he complained to his father on phone about “working 20 hours at a stretch.” More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Pilot licence in 35 min flat At a time when the spotlight on aviation safety has swung from aircraft reliability to pilot reliability after a series of disasters, here is a shocking report which exposes how easily a pilot certificate can be obtained, throwing all guidelines to wind. Schoolbuses clog up neighbourhoods Institutions not ready to let vehicles inside campuses - say it's an impractical solution to traffic chaos Students can get bus passes from June 6 Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will issue concessional passes for primary, secondary and high school students for this academic year. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Junior doctors boycott duties after medico attacked at SDEH Health services at the state-run Sarojini Devi Eye hospital (SDEH) in the city came to a standstill on Wednesday when some 100-odd junior doctors boycotted elective and out-patient (OP) duties to protest the attack on a final year post-graduate student by a patient’s attendant in the hospital premises two days ago. India Post to sell Godavari water Godavari pushkaram water will be available at your local post office from July 15. Massive search on for 'missing' bird A massive search is now on in the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary in Kadapa district for the 'missing' bird - Jerdon's Courser - that was last seen six years ago. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Fishermen are paying the price for Tamil Nadu govt's inaction, Stalin says Two days after 14 Rameswaram fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy, DMK treasure M K Stalin on Thursday urged the Tamil Nadu government to set up a fishermen protection force immediately. Reena admires the splash of styles at Trioss Studio, Chennai Reena admires the splash of styles at Trioss Studio, Chennai Late Kanchi pontiff Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi remembered Veda recitals, discourses and other programmes were held in Chennai and Kancheepuram to mark the 122nd birth anniversary of Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal, the 68th Acharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat ATS nabs 2 person with 5000 sim cards in Ahmedabad Gujarat ATS has nabbed two persons from Ahmedabad with about 5000 sim cards. Souces said more than 500 sim cards are pre active and were sold to customers without proper verification. 60% of school toilets not used: Survey A recent study has revealed that in over 60% of the schools surveyed, students avoid using the school toilets. The main reason for this is lack of hygiene or (in the case of girls) privacy. Narmada making Nalsarovar too deep for birds Nalsarovar, a fresh water body and the only Ramsar site in Gujarat, seems to be turning into an artificial lake. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HQ Purva celebrates 45th Raising Day HQ Purva UP & MP Sub Area, Allahabad, celebrated its 45th Raising Day on Monday with full zeal and enthusiasm. AAP seeks rollback in service tax Volunteers of Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Monday staged a demonstration in the city demanding Union government to rollback service tax which has gone up to 14% from Monday. 'Fabricator' on world tour after losing a leg BV Narayana was in his early twenties when he lost a leg after being hit by a group of motorcyclists. After three decades, he decided to tour across the globe to make people aware of traffic norms so that they could be saved from the pain that he had to undergo. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		State sends Maggi to Pune lab for tests Amid growing concerns about safety standards of Maggi noodles, the state government on Wednesday sent samples of the instant snack to an accredited laboratory in Pune. Red fear forces 60 families to leave villages At least 60 families of 11 villages in the cut-off area across Balimela reservoir in Malkangiri district have left home due to Maoist fear. Jumbo population rises in Athagarh Over 150 elephants were spotted in Athagarh forest division during a census that concluded on May 29.There were 131 elephants in the division, according to the 2012 census. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		PEB proxy agent was killed, big links wiped out There's no end to the dead trail in the MPPEB scam. MP to have 10% deficit rain: Met dept While the country stares at a deficit monsoon this year, Madhya Pradesh will have a shortfall of less than 10% according to meteorological department. Rain deficit for the country is forecast at 12%. Inter-state vehicle lifters gang: Cops probe nexus with RTO staff Police are tightening noose on Regional Transport Office (RTO), Bhopal for registering stolen vehicles through fake no objection certificates issued from Agra. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Residents oppose liquor vends in Bathinda town, half a dozen villages Two months into the allotment of liquor vends, excise authorities are facing the heat over location of vends in Bathinda. FCI employee caught taking bribe A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the office of Food Corporation India (FCI) near Pipli and caught an assistant grade employee with the account section taking a bribe of Rs 7,000 on Wednesday. HAU advises farmers withhold paddy nursery preparation for 2 days The integrated agromet advisory service unit of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, has predicted possibility of light to moderate rain or thundershowers at a few places in Haryana during the next 48 hrs and decrease afterwards. More Chandigarh News»

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