GS WEBZONE: “ICC clears Kamran Akmal to play internationals” plus 7 more

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

“ICC clears Kamran Akmal to play internationals” plus 7 more

ICC clears Kamran Akmal to play internationals
Australian Ashes batsmen struggle to find form
Axis Bank is acquiring some divisions of the Enam Securities
Chandigarh Police written exam results for 2010 announced
CPI (M) asks for clarifications to the PM in the 2G spectrum scandal
Big Boss 4 and Rakhi ka Insaaf to air only after 11 pm, says govt
Pamela Anderson in Big Boss 4, Photo gallery,video
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ICC clears Kamran Akmal to play internationals

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 07:23 AM PST

Kamran Akmal was cleared by the ICC from any wrongdoing, which means that he can now play in international cricket if the selectors decide to go ahead with him. However, it will depend on whether the selectors want to select him in the side after his poor form and controversial reign as the keeper.

Akmal had approached the ICC asking them if he was under any kind of a scanner and the apex cricket body refused any such things.

Akmal was allegedly one of those involved in spot-fixing in England but the Scotland Yard had not probed into his association. He was more in news for his involvement in the the Sydney Test match of 2010 where Pakistan had lost the Test match because Akmal had dropped three catches and missed an easy run-out chance.

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Australian Ashes batsmen struggle to find form

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 07:13 AM PST

The Australian batsmen failed to get a move on in their final warm-up game before they play in the Ashes from November 25.

Ricky Ponting did not tickle the scorers too much while Shane Watson and Simon Katich got nothing for them. What was worse was that Katich also injured his shoulder in the game.

Michael Hussey failed to get off the mark while Marcus North barely scraped through to 17.

In the last warm-up game that England plays as well, Usman Khwaja and Callum Ferguson, both included in the 17-member side failed with the bat.

The bowlers did a tad better – Mitchell Johnson did not get a chance to bowl but scored an unbeaten 80 while Doug Bollinger picked up three wickets in the game.

The first Ashes Test starts from November 25.

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Axis Bank is acquiring some divisions of the Enam Securities

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 06:03 AM PST

Axis Bank (private sector) has officially announced today that they are acquiring a Rs 2,067 crore investment banking division of Enam Securities. The deal includes equity distribution division, corporate advisory services and investment banking unit. The deal does not include asset management company and insurance broking division.

Shikha Sharma, Axis Bank Managing Director said, “We believe this is a great strategic fit…great cultural fit. The consideration (for the deal) is Rs 2,067 crore paid in stock of Axis Bank."

Sharma added that the deal is dependent on the RBI's (Reserve Bank of India) regulatory clearance and also the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Enam Securities also belongs to the private sector that is basically a financial service provider company. It was established in the year 1984.
Axis Bank is one of the prestigious banks of India in the private sector with as many as 1,000 branches spread all over the country.

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Chandigarh Police written exam results for 2010 announced

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 05:41 AM PST

Chandigarh Police has announced the results for its written examination that was held on this Sunday that is November 14, 2010. The exam was for Constable Recruitment.

The results have been published on the official website of the Chandigarh Police. The candidates who have appeared for the examination should click on the link below.

http://chandigarhpolice.gov.in/

There are many tests that the candidates have to go through once they clear the written examination like various physical tests, medical tests and other. These tests are mandatory because Police are the ones who have to protect the civilians by reducing the civil disorder. These tests check the overall fitness of the candidate.

Apart from results, the official website of the Chandigarh Police also displays other important and related information that can be very useful for the candidates as well as others, who want to know about the CP.

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CPI (M) asks for clarifications to the PM in the 2G spectrum scandal

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 05:10 AM PST

The CPI (M) (Communist Party of India- Marxist) claims that it had been asking the government to take a probe into the 2G spectrum allocation scam since 2008 but their continuous efforts were not even taken into consideration. Now the party wants the reason for it from the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh.

The statement from the party said, “The Prime Minister should explain in Parliament how this murky affair was allowed to go on for so long,”
The statement added, “It should be further asked why the Prime Minister refused to order a probe on the telecom scam for a longer period despite repeated requests”.

Just a few days ago, Telecom Minister A Raja had to resign from his post due to his involvement in one of the biggest scandals of the country.
The CPI (M) also wants the license of the companies to be cancelled who have got allocations illegally.

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Big Boss 4 and Rakhi ka Insaaf to air only after 11 pm, says govt

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 04:40 AM PST

No More ‘Big Boss 4′ and ‘Rakhi ka Insaaf’ at 9pm on Indian Television.

The Information & Broadcasting Ministry of India has asked TV Channels to air reality show ‘Big Boss 4′ and ‘Rakhi ka Insaaf’ only between 11 PM and 5 AM as they are not suitable for viewing by children.

‘Big Boss’ is being aired on Colors, ‘Rakhi ka Insaaf’ is aired on Imagine.

These two reality shows were aired on prime time at 9pm. The Channels have also been asked to carry a disclaimer that the shows are not suitable for viewing by children.

Now, Bigg Boss will be shown at 11pm. News channels also have been instructed not to carry any of the scenes/shots from the shows.

Both the shows are not for universal viewing and can be aired only in the scheduled time slot, I&B Ministry officials said.The shows cannot be repeated at any other time slot or shown on news programmes, they said.

Faced with numerous complaints from viewers and women outfits about indecent content on these serial the Government has taken this decision.

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Pamela Anderson in Big Boss 4, Photo gallery,video

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 04:36 AM PST

Hollywood actress and Baywatch babe Pamela anderson will appear in todays edition of the reality show Bigg Boss 4.

Pamela arrived in Mumbai for her 3 day stay at Big Boss 4 House.

Pamela gave up her hot bikini look and wore a white sari with a sensuous blouse, jhumkas, bangles and a bindi for her entry in the Bigg Boss 4 house Tuesday night. Watch Photo Gallery

Pamela looked gorgeous while she entered the house with Yana Gupta’s popular number Babuji zara dheere chalo in the background. She greeted the Big Boss housemates with a Namaste. Watch video

The Big Boss 4 housemates were very excited to see Pamela, who has entered the show as a guest for 3.

“Ashmit Patel and Hrishant Goswami couldn’t believe who they saw and hugged each other,” said the source.

The episode showcasing the former “Baywatch” babe’s entry will be telecasted Wednesday night on Colors TV channel.