Notice to IPS officer Gujarat government attempt

Notice to IPS officer Gujarat government attempt to protect Modi: कांग्रेस

Congress on Saturday alleged that the Gujarat government's action against senior IPS officer Rahul Sharma was an attempt to "protect" chief minister Narendra Modi in regard to the Godhra aftermath. "The proceedings against Sharma is just an example of the kind of efforts that the BJP and the BJP government has been making to protect Modi because in the eyes of the public, he has already been convicted," Union minister and senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said. Sibal was asked to comment on the show-cause notice issued by the Gujarat police to Sharma who had submitted a Compact Disk (CD) containing phone call records of police officials and political leaders to various probe panels inquiring into the 2002 post-Godhra riots. The minister said that the action showed how the Narendra Modi administration has "constantly been throwing roadblocks" in the way of a fair inquiry into the Gujarat riots. Taking a dig at BJP leader Arun Jaitley, Sibal said "I remember my good friend Jaitley immediately after the riots saying 'we are setting up a Nanavati Commission and the report would be available to us in four months'....We are in 2011 and nine years have passed and those four months are not yet over". The notice asks Sharma why action should not be initiated against him for handing over the telephone records concerning the 2002 riots to inquiry panels without obtaining permission from the government. The move by the state government comes a day after the Tehelka magazine released details of purported report of the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) into post-Godhra riots and Modi's alleged role.

CM's take on climate change to become GU

CM's take on climate change to become GU reference book

AHMEDABAD: Chief minister Narendra Modi's recently released book on climate change 'Convenient Action - Gujarat's Response to Challenges of Climate Change' will be a reference book for Gujarat University students.

The book will be used by students of first-year arts, commerce and science faculty as part of the environmental science course that will be introduced as a compulsory subject from the next academic year.

Gujarat University vice-chancellor (V-C) Parimal Trivedi said that environmental science will be introduced in the second semester of first year in all colleges. "Climate change is a burning issue facing the world and it is important that all students, irrespective of whether they are pursuing science, arts or commerce courses, should be made aware about the environmental challenges faced by the country and how every person can contribute towards saving the earth," said Trivedi.

Dr Trivedi said that the students will be required to take a test in the subject at the end of the year. "The question paper will be objective type and would be of 100 marks. It would be compulsory for students to clear the paper," said Trivedi.

GU has also designed a syllabus for the course based on the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. "Former UGC chairman Arun Nigvekar had recommended introduction of environmental science as a subject in all faculties so that all students become aware of issues related to the environment. GU is the first university to follow this recommendation," claimed Trivedi.

When the book was released by former president APJ Abdul Kalam, Modi had hinted that climate change should be introduced as a subject in all universities of the state. Talk on the campus is that Trivedi, who was once caught on camera touching Modi's feet in a public function, is trying once again to appease the CM by introducing the course and recommending his book as reference material.

Tevez missing Portugal game over attitude, says

Tevez missing Portugal game over attitude, says Grondona

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Carlos Tevez is missing Argentina's friendly against Portugal in Geneva on Wednesday (2000 GMT) over a question of attitude, according to Argentine Football Association president Julio Grondona. "I think Tevez's absence is because of an attitude he had when he didn't come to play (against Brazil in November) and then did so for his club. The coaching staff didn't like that attitude," Grondona said of the Manchester City striker. Speaking to Radio Pop, Grondona added that Tevez's omission had nothing to do with him voicing his support for Diego Maradona when the former coach was not retained by Grondona after last year's World Cup in South Africa. Tevez missed the friendly against Brazil in Qatar on Nov. 17 -- Argentina coach Sergio Batista's first match in charge since being confirmed in the job after three matches as caretaker -- with City saying he was nursing a muscle problem. The following weekend Tevez played for City against Fulham in the Premier League. When Batista named his squad on Jan. 25 to face Portugal, he said he was resting several players including Tevez in order to look at other options. This was a surprise given that Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain was out after back surgery. Diego Milito was included as a recognised centre forward but the Inter Milan striker withdrew this week through injury. Batista, who had hinted he wanted to try out Lionel Messi in a central striking role, has named the following team: Argentina (4-3-3): Sergio Romero; Javier Zanetti, Nicolas Burdisso, Gabriel Milito, Marcos Rojo; Ever Banega, Javier Mascherano, Esteban Cambiasso; Ezequiel Lavezzi, Messi, Angel Di Maria. (Writing by Rex Gowar; editing by Ken Ferris; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)

Pakistan's Tanvir replaced by Khan in World Cup

KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan's left-arm seamer Sohail Tanvir has been ruled out of the World Cup after failing to completely recover from a knee problem and will be replaced in the squad by promising youngster Junaid Khan. "Junaid will replace Tanvir, who is suffering from a knee injury, The injured player was declared unfit by his board and as a result, the PCB chose to seek a replacement for the entire event," said a statement from the ICC on Wednesday. Junaid, a 21-year old left arm pacer, has never played international cricket before but has featured regularly for Pakistan A and under-19 sides. "I am delighted with this sudden chance to play for my national team and that too in a major event like the World Cup," Junaid told Reuters. The pacer, who hails from the Khyber Pakhtunkhawa province and has taken 167 wickets in 35 first class matches, said he had always idolized former captain Imran Khan. "It has been a dream for me to play for Pakistan and give performances like Imran. I am in the squad now and whenever I get a chance to play I will try not to let down my team," Khan said. Pakistan manager, Intikhab Alam told reporters in Lahore that Tanvir had failed to clear a medical test after the team returned from New Zealand. "We had him examined by the medical panel after the tour to New Zealand and they said he is still not 100 percent fit for international cricket," Alam said. Tanvir featured in the recent one-day series in New Zealand but Alam said he was facing problems with his knee while fielding and bending down. "We can't carry half-fit players in a major event like the World Cup and it is better having a fully fit youngster," he said. The former test captain said that Junaid Khan had the ability to surprise batsmen with his pace and could prove useful on the tracks in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. (Editing by Alan Baldwin; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)