[wanabidii] News Digest: Domestic tourism registers over 20% hike: Assocham

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		Saturday, August 22, 2015
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		Business
		Domestic tourism registers over 20% hike: Assocham Due to low tariffs rates and discounts offered by hotels, resorts and airlines, India's domestic tourism has gone up by 23.5 per cent during the monsoon season as compared to 18.5 per cent last year, reveals the Assocham's one of the recently released study papers. Indian Oil stake sale floor price set at Rs 387 a share The Indian government has set a floor price for the sale of shares in top state-run refiner Indian Oil Corp Ltd at Rs 387 each, the company said, a two percent discount from Friday's close. 84 tonnes of Egyptian onions arrive to check price rise The latest arrival of 84 tonnes of imported onions from Egypt at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Nhava Sheva today has sent a cheer among the traders as it will help to check the escalating prices of the bulb. More Business News»

		Environment
		New monkey species found in Peru For nearly a century the carcass of a small, reddish-brown monkey from South America gathered dust in a windowless backroom of the American Natural History Museum in New York City. Dead fish spark cyanide contamination fears in China river A large number of dead fish spotted in China's Tianjin river sparked fresh fears about possible contamination of water due to hazardous chemical leaks after deadly blasts in the major port city, but officials today insisted no toxic levels of cyanide have been detected. Call to restrict use of peacock feather during festivals A state-based animal rights campaigner has called for a strict regulation on the use of peacock feathers during festival celebrations as it is in the violation of Wildlife Protection Act 1972. More Environment News»

		World
		Iran unveils new missile, seeks peace through strength Iran on Saturday unveiled a new surface-to-surface missile it said could strike targets with pin-point accuracy within a range of 500 km (310 miles) and it said military might was a precondition for peace and effective diplomacy.​ Russian PM visits disputed Kuril islands Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev landed on Saturday in the Kuril islands, prompting a swift rebuke from Tokyo, which claims sovereignty over the northwest Pacific archipelago in a long-running dispute. Obama declares wildfire emergency in Washington state President Barack Obama declared an emergency on Friday for wildfire-ravaged Washington state, as Australia and New Zealand sent firefighters to help US crews struggling to contain deadly blazes across America's drought-stricken West. More World News»

		Science
		Breastfeeding can expose babies to toxic chemicals Breastfeeding may expose babies to a widely used class of industrial chemicals linked with cancer and interfere with their immunity, a new study has claimed. Scientists map a world without humans Researchers have provided the first estimate of how the mammal diversity world map would look like if modern man had never existed. Mystery of Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile solved Scientists may have discovered the secret behind one of the most famous mysteries in the history of art - Mona Lisa's smile. More Science News»

		Technology
		15 most important execs under Google CEO Pichai The recent restructuring has made India-born Sundar Pichai the new CEO of the new, leaner Google. Here's a quick look at who reports directly to Pichai, based partly on reports by The Information. Samsung Galaxy A8 review The Samsung Galaxy A8 smartphone has a gorgeous display, ultra-thin body, great looks, decent camera, and great battery life, but is bogged down by its average performance. India emerges as No. 2 investment destination for Amazon India has added new customers at the fastest rate for Amazon in its history of operations in multiple countries, the company’s head of international consumer business, Diego Piacentini, told TOI. More Technology News»

		Education
		Kolkata engineering college student winner of South Asia 'Present around the World' competition Present around the World (PATW) is the IET’s presentation competition for young engineers and technicians aged 18 to 26 years. Heavy school bags weigh on HC mind; asks Maha govt to act fast Voicing concern over heavy school bags carried by students, the Bombay High Court today asked Maharashtra government to expeditiously take a decision on implementation of a resolution passed by it that seeks to address the problem. Explain spelling mistakes: Smriti Irani to CBSE Union HRD minister Smriti Irani on Friday sought an explanation from CBSE over the spelling mistakes in a congratulatory letter send on her behalf to a school teacher for the good results in the board exams. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		AI flights delayed as pilots protest management decision Over 1,500 Air India passengers across the country, including Mumbai, were hit by flight delays on Friday, after a number of pilots adopted a “go slow” stance at work and called in sick. Ghatkopar, Goregaon among city's greenest zones The city’s ongoing tree census has given few surprises. Among the wards already covered by the BMC survey, L ward, which comprises areas like Kurla and Chunabhatti, has the fewest trees. Confusion reigns over new Dahi Handi rules: Mandals Apart from big-ticket political organizers, Dahi Handi mandals also feel besieged by the new restrictions imposed on the festival. Different rulings emanating from the Supreme Court and Bombay high court over the age of participants, civic rules about not utilizing roads for festivities, and curbs upon the height of the pyramid have put paid to their prospects. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Arrested AAP MLA Surinder Singh gets bail in assault case AAP MLA from Delhi Cantonment area Surinder Singh, arrested for allegedly assaulting an NDMC worker, was today granted bail by a court here. LG transfers cop involved in OROP crackdown, 34 others Lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung transferred 35 senior police officers, including additional commissioners, DCPs and additional DCPs on Friday. South Corporation goes to court for dues The standing committee chairman of South Corporation Radhey Shyam Sharma has filed a petition in Delhi high court on August 20 against the AAP government for release of dues. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		With little or no fear of violating election code, political parties continue to accost voters till the end of polls For the 485 flat residents in Janapriya Heavens, Allalasandra, Yelahanka stepping out their homes became a hassle as both the BJP and Congress set up “help desks” right in front of their door steps at 7 am in the morning. Bengaluru civic poll: Smart phones, laptops rule electioneering In localities of wards in Dasarahalli, a greater Bengaluru constituency, gone are the days wherein party workers used to sit with multiple sheets of electoral rolls. BBMP Elections 2015: Voter killed as branch falls on his head Distraught family members of Faiz Zahid held on to his bloodied wallet, looking for his Voter ID. They eventually concluded that he must have been holding it in his hand when the branch of a tree fell on his head, killing him within minutes. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		The mega b-day bash: Part 1 in Hyderabad The mega b-day bash: Part 1 in Hyderabad Chiranjeevi family feud spills out in the open as brother Nagendra Babu lambasts Pawan Kalyan Actor Nagendra Babu has expressed disgust at the behavior of his younger brother Jana Sena Party (JSP) leader Pawan Kalyan here on Friday night. ACB sleuths grill Uday Simha's driver Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths on Friday grilled Ilayya from Adikmet in the cash-for-vote case. Ilayya has been summoned as the Hyundai sedan used by accused R Uday Simha to transport Rs 50 lakh bribe is registered in his name. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Dipika Pallikal and Dinesh Karthik marry in a traditional Telugu ceremony in Chennai After the Christian wedding of squash champion Dipika Pallikal and cricketer Dinesh Karthik came the Telugu ceremony. Fines collected from errant auto drivers hit record low Overloaded autorickshaws running without meters, drivers over charging customers with ease and then speeding across lanes -violations by auto drivers in the city have become a regular affair yet again. When all hell broke loose round a transfer National soccer star K Kulothungan relives his emotion-charged move from Chennai Customs to ICF in the city league and his professional career. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		1993 RDX landing: Accused arrested after 22 years in Ahmedabad The anti-terrorist squad (ATS) arrested Ishtiaq Ansari, an absconding accused in the sensational 1993 arms and RDX landing case from Uttar Pradesh. Clean & ClearTM Ahmedabad Times Fresh Face 2015 starts at J G Arts College in Ahmedabad Nirvesh Dave looked frail but the moment he started singing, the powerful and melodious voice captivated everyone. Clean & ClearTM Ahmedabad Times Fresh Face 2015 auditions at LJ Institute of Management in Ahmedabad Thanks to the Clean & the Clear TM Ahmedabad Times Fresh Face 2015, LJ Institute of Management discovered a budding shayar in Dharam Gurjar, who eventually turned out to be the winner among the boys at this institute. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Ganga, Yamuna maintain rising trend The level of Ganga and Yamuna continue to rise on Friday even as residents of low-lying areas began shifting to safer places. Change mindset to stop crime against women: Naik There is lack of sensitivity in the society. The more people become sensitive, lesser would be crime against women, governor Ram Naik said while speaking as the chief guest at a ‘Nari Shakti Mahotsav’ at Senate Hall of Allahabad University on Friday. The obstacle course of learning The Allahabad high court has ruled that government officials and employees should send their kids to government schools. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Deities may be shifted for temple repair The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration in Puri is likely to shift the presiding deities for repair of the sanctum sanctorum and Jagamohan in November-December. 1313 women abducted for marriage in Odisha The national trend of kidnapping women for marriage is mirrored in the state too. Plastic ban demand at Gupteswar temple Durua tribals have urged the administration to make Gupteswar temple a polythene-free zone as unrestrained use of plastic bags litter the surroundings of the cave shrine in Koraput district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sunday matinee of netas for comman man at Assembly Come September and Madhya Pradesh assembly will usher in new changes from moral to academic. The first big change will be that assembly will be opened for public on Sundays. Second, library and references will be accessible to academicians, preferably to researchers. Two chain snatchers held, booty of Rs 4 lakh seized A two-member gang of chain snatchers was busted by Gautam Nagar police on Thursday and nine gold chains, a stolen bike and a mobile phone total worth Rs 4 lakh were recovered from them. Women participation must to power project One of the important aspects needed to turn Bhopal into a smart city is participation of more and more women passengers in public transport. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Nando's gets Rs 12K relief from consumer commission Chandigarh's state consumer dispute redressal commission has set aside an order passed by the district consumer forum, which had directed Nando's Sukhmani Enterprises in Elante Mall to pay Rs 12,137 to a Mohali resident for levying a service charge of Rs 137. Fun, learning to take flight at Traffic Park tomorrow With Times of India preparing for the second edition of its 'Tricity Love Birds" campaign this Sunday, the joyous and lively scenes witnessed on its launch on July 12 were likely to be repeated with double the fun and learning this time around. Selfies to social media: Different shades of PU campaigning Every election season, student leaders come up with innovative ways to campaign. More Chandigarh News»

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