Asian Lite News Archive

Category: UK News

  • Surrey restaurant among the UK’s best

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      One of Surrey’s most decorated Indian restaurants was celebrating its “biggest achievement to date” yesterday after being awarded two coveted AA Rosettes. Inspectors described India Dining, in Warlingham, as a “classy thoroughbred” that was a world-apart from usual Indian restaurants. The restaurant, a favourite with local celebrities, was said to possess a “wholly modern…

  • Europe’s Largest SA Film Event returns!

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    This year The Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival to be held between July 16-23 will kick off with Sundance winner Umrika and the hard-hitting cricket documentary Death of a Gentleman to close festival…reports Asian Lite. The London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) has unveiled yet another promising line-up for the 2015 edition of the hugely…

  • Police recruitment scheme for pros goes cold

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    The police superintendent direct-entry scheme has failed to attract large numbers …reports Asian Lite News. If reports have the believed then critics point out that the new recruitment scheme to attract professionals into the police force is   being driven by ideology and is failing to deliver the diversity it promised. The government scheme is aimed…

  • Angela looks forward to meet Queen

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    The world will soon witness the meeting of two of Europe’s most powerful woman who will hold a private meeting in Berlin, as Germany’s Angela Merkel will meet Her Majesty – Queen of Great Britain…reports Asian Lite News. Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she is looking forward to Queen Elizabeth’s state visit to Germany. It is…

  • 55% of children bullied online in UK

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    The Cybersmile Foundation have released their annual Stop Cyberbullying Day Poll with a teen magazine Sugarscape which reveals that  55%  had been cyberbullied while 35 % admitted to have suffered up to 5 seperate incidents of online abuse…reports Asian Lite News. Of those 28,000 children and teens polled on how cyberbullying affects them 55% had…

  • London Underground to go 24/7

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    Londoners will now be made able to take advantage of a round-the-clock tube service on five lines come 12 September…reports Asian Lite. The Jubilee, Victoria and most of the Central, Northern and Piccadilly lines will host a 24-hour service with trains running on average every 10 minutes or less, says Transport for London sources. The…

  • TV licence could be replaced with ‘household tax’

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    A’household tax’ could replace BBC licence fee in the next ten years, the corporation’s chief Tony Hall has revealed . Lord Hall, the BBC director-general, defended the £145.50 a year charge and insisted families would have to pay more if it was replaced with Sky-TV style subscription model. But he admitted it could be replaced…

  • GPs deserve a better dose

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    Dr Kailash Chand, one of the senior most GPs in the country and the deputy chairman of the British Medical Association, raps Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s vision for a ‘new deal’ for a seven-day general practice is big on rhetoric, but does not offer enough support to a struggling profession. Visit asianlite.com for regular comments…

  • Britain to scale down migrant rescue

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     Britain is to send in elite forces to smash the trafficking gangs and  significantly scale back its efforts to rescue desperate migrants taking boats from Libya to Europe . EU ministers are expected to launch the next phase of the mission to stop the migrant crisis following high-level talks on Monday in Luxembourg, it has…

  • Cameron to talk on deep welfare cuts

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    David Cameron ordered an end to the ‘merry-go-round’ of Britain’s welfare state. Benefits paid to be people in work face deep cuts The Prime Minister will single out tax credits for criticism, with workers taxed and then handed back benefits to top up low pay packets. In a major speech on reforming the benefits system, Mr…

  • Why do they fly to Isis?

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    Nazir Afzal OBE, former Chief Crown Prosecutor, exploring the reasons behind the radicalisation of young British Muslims. An Exclusive for Asian Lite News Boys and girls immersed in Britishness, playing Xbox games or listening to One Direction  join whole families with infant children on flights that ultimately end in the misery that is the so…

  • Salary rule to hit migrant nurses

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    The new Home Office rule to put salary criteria for overseas nurses to remain in the country will hit thousand nurses working in the NHS….reports Asian Lite News Overseas nurses working in junior posts could be forced to return home under new immigration rules, nursing union leaders have warned. The new pay threshold for migrants…

  • India Celebrates Yoga Day

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    Millions in India, thousands abroad mark International Yoga Day….reports Asian Lite News. It was an unprecedented demonstration of India’s soft power as tens of thousands across the world, besides millions in India, performed yoga on Sunday to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga (IDY). A record-breaking nearly 36,000 people, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…

  • Honey How the Kids Have Grown

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    Bikram Vohra provides some parenting tips on World Father’s Day You know your kids have grown up when: @Their music and yours has nothing in common. @ You find yourself telling your daughter she can’t possibly be serious about going out dressed like that!! You say, ‘No, sorry, you can’t, you are too young’ and that…

  • Hamilton takes pole at Austrian GP

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    Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will start Austrian Grand Prix Formula One race from pole position despite spinning off in the dying seconds of qualifying, thanks to teammate Nico Rosberg also making an error on the very last turn of his final flying lap here. Both Mercedes drivers were pushing so hard that they went off…

  • Baby dies after being bitten by dog

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    A three-week-old baby boy has died after being bitten by a dog in Sunderland. The mother of a three-week-old boy who died after being bitten by a small terrier at his house is said to be devastated. Reggie Blacklin was taken to hospital after officers were called to the property in Sunderland. But the infant later…

  • Thousands attend anti-austerity rallies across Britain

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    Thousands of people took part in anti-austerity demonstrations in UK cities. The biggest march was in London, where thousands of people attended a rally outside the Bank of England before marching to the Houses of Parliament. Union leaders and celebrities including Russell Brand and Charlotte Church have addressed crowds, while protests also took place in Liverpool…

  • Zohra Dawood said she ‘didn’t like UK’

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    The missing Bradford sister believed to be in an ISIS-controlled part of Syria told a friend she ‘did not want her daughters to grow up in England’. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said Zohra Dawood ‘didn’t like the UK’ as it was becoming ‘more like America’. Ms Dawood along with her sisters Khadija…

  • Laureates unite behind Sir Tim Hunt

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    Many Nobel Prize winners have leapt to the defence of under-fire scientist Sir Tim Hunt, insisting that academics’ must retain their right to absolute freedom of expression. The eight top thinkers voiced concerns that their liberty is under threat following Sir Tim’s social media lynching for comments made about females working in laboratories reports Daily Mail.…

  • Cameron draws flak from MP, MCB

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    The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), Britain’ largest Islamic forum, Yasmin Qureshi, Labour MP from Bolton, slammed Prime Minister David Cameron for  claiming Muslims ‘quietly condone’ terrorism’….reports Asian Lite News Mrs Qureshi said ‘white population’ is never asked to apologise for atrocities carried out by racists, the Daily Mail reported. The Labour leader said she…

  • Scotland Yard has no knowledge of threat to Lalit Modi

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    Scotland Yard, London’s metropolitan police authority, has no knowledge of any threat to Lalit Modi, the former commissioner of the Indian Premier League who has allegedly been avoiding returning to India to face interrogation by the Indian finance ministry’s Enforcement Directorate and other authorities, Raymedia reported . On November 26, 2010, following his move from…

  • Stowaway body found on London rooftop

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    British authorities have been investigating the case of a man found dead on the roof of a shop in Richmond, west London, after he supposedly fell from a plane from South Africa, according to police. The British Airways flight from Johannesburg was preparing to land at London’s Heathrow Airport after a 13,000-km flight, police said.…

  • Emirates Goes Blue in UK’s Burj

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    Emirates Airlines plan to brand the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, the 170-metre tall sail structure similar to Burj Al Arab of Dubai, was forced to abandon after the local football fans see RED – the colour of arch rival neighbouring Southampton…reports Asian Lite News The Dubai-based airlines agreed to change its colour to blue.Blue is…

  • Warsi raps Cameron, MCB

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    Baroness Sayeeda Warsi said Cameron is undermining the efforts to stem extremism and the MCB is not reflecting the views of the Brtiish Muslims…reports Asian Lite News Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, the former chairperson of the Conservative party, said Prime Minister David Cameron wrong to target British Muslims over radicalisation, the Guardian reported. She also criticised the…

  • Goodbye ‘Birmingham’, Hello ‘WMCA’

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    Finally the name is out! The Midland’s new combined authority have ended with the adoption of ‘West Midlands Combined Authority’….reports Asian Lite News   Other local authorities who will be joining the proposed new body include the Black Country, Solihull and Coventry. It is believed the WMCA name was favoured by some of the authorities…

  • Shruthi Launches Carnatic Choir

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    For the first-time ever in the UK, a pioneering concept, the British Carnatic Choir, was launched in Birmingham…reports Asian Lite News The British Carnatic Choir is the brainchild of Dr Chithra Ramakrishnan, one of the country’s finest Carnatic vocalists and Artistic Director of Shruthi UK, the Solihull-based South Asian arts and culture organisation. It aims to…

  • ‘Missing’ British women and children in Syria

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    Three sisters from Britain’s Bradford city, who along with their nine minor children were reported missing after a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, have entered Syria, a media report said , citing an Islamic State (IS) smuggler. Khadija, Sugra and Zohra Dawood — all in their 30s — and their nine children were split into two…

  • Pt Ajoy Chakrabarty enthrals Mancunians

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    Padmasree Pandit Ajay Chakraborty one of the greatest male Indian classical voices of the 20- 21st Century regaled his audience at a soirée at the FUSE Roc Centre recently held in  Manchester ….reports Asian Lite News. The concert was organised by Nrityakunj, a dance & art organisation from Manchester, who once again produced a thoroughly…

  • Girls under 16 can buy morning-after pill officially

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    Any woman of reproductive age in Europe can be given EllaOne which is effective five days after intercourse says the new licence …reports Asian Lite News. The morning-after pill has been officially licensed for use by girls under 16 for the first time and is set to be available from pharmacies across the country.  EllaOne,…

  • Osborne’s crackdown on rip-off pension charges begins

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    Media reports indicate that George Osborne has buckled down under pressure over rip-off pension fees and he has vowed to probe the soaring charges…reports Asian Lite Tory Ministers are facing a huge embarssment as they mention an u-turn over a flagship  pensions overhaul. Earlier this April, new freedoms supposed to allow over-55s to access their cash…

  • Vaz re-elected as Home Affairs Select Committee chairman

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    Keith Vaz has been re-elected to the influential role of chairman of the House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee…reports Asian Lite. Labour colleague and former Home Office minister Fiona McTaggert challenged the Leicester East MP but Vaz was re-elected by Parliamentary colleagues. In his application Vaz had said: “I am a genuine and passionate believer in…

  • Real wages have grown faster indicate official stats

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    In further proof that the jobs market is continuing to grow, there are over 2.4 million more people working in the private sector than in 2010, with annual private sector pay growth now up to 3.3%…reports Asian Lite. According to official government figures more than 400,000 extra people are in work compared to a year…

  • GPs offered ‘new deal’ with a catch

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    A “new deal” will be promised by the government for GPs in England – if they sign up to seven-day opening. In a speech , Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will promise extra investment and help for under-pressure services. The package includes plans to recruit 5,000 new GPs and another 5,000 support staff, including practice nurses reports BBC.…

  • Thatcher’s children donate ‘Iron Lady’ documents

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    The children of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher donated personal documents of some of the most important moments of her mandate to a foundation based at the University of Cambridge to reduce inheritance taxes, according to the Daily Telegraph newspaper. The newspaper noted on that the “Iron Lady’s” estate is valued at 4.7 million sterling…

  • International Day of Yoga @ London

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    21st June has been declared as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations with the support of UK and 176 other countries.   This followed an initiative by Prime Minister of India calling for international recognition to yoga, the physical, mental and spiritual practice, which can change lifestyles, create consciousness, and help deal with…

  • AHLAN RAMADAN – Gallery

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    Muslims across the world begin Ramadan fasting yesterday. Asian Lite News capture a selection of images

  • EU Summit Over Greece

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    European Council President Donald Tusk announced that an emergency Euro zone summit over Greece would be held on Monday….reports Asian Lite News “In light of the outcome of the Eurogroup meeting today (Thursday), I have decided to convene a Euro summit on Monday. It is time to urgently discuss the situation of Greece at the…

  • Cindy Lauds Indian Fashion

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    American supermodel Cindy Crawford visits India to promote Omega….reports Asian Lite News She created a stir with her Playboy magazine covers during initial days of her fashion career, and went on to be a supermodel. On her second visit to India, American celebrity Cindy Crawford, talked about the global visibility of Indian fashion and Bollywood;…

  • Big Ben sends SOS

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    Britain’s historic Parliament House needs immediate restoration work and it cost up to £5.7bn….reports Asian Lite News Major restoration of the Houses of Parliament without moving MPs and peers out would cost £5.7bn and take 32 years, a report said. The 150-year-old Grade I listed building is partly sinking, contains asbestos and has outdated cabling. But the work would…

  • Bradford charity sets an example

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    Bradford-based charity QED (Quest for Economic Development) celebrates 25th years of excellent services to the communities this year. Asian Lite News look into their activities and talks to Mohammed Ali and Adeeba Malik who are spearheading the movement at one of the most deprived areas in the country….reports Asian Lite News Some people see things…

  • Captain Nemo’s Ganesha is for sale

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    One of the most famous cars in the tinsel world will go under the hammers on July 11th.  Captain Nemo’s six-wheeled Nautilus car from Sean Connery/Naseerudhin Shah adventure movie The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen will be sold by international auctioneers Coys at their Blenheim Palace auction on July 11th….reports Asian Lite News This vehicle nicknamed…

  • Merkel urges EU to ‘seriously’ consider British request

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    German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated  her confidence that Britain will opt to stay in the European Union (EU), and called for “seriously and conscientiously” considering its wishes regarding the European Council, Efe news agency reported. In an appearance in the Bundestag or the lower house of the German parliament, ahead of the European Council meeting…

  • Tributes to Duke Of Wellington

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    The longest portrait in national portrait gallery– full 67 foot view of Duke of Wellington’s funeral goes on display for first time for Waterloo anniversary….reports Asian Lite News The National Portrait Gallery has displayed for the first time in its entirety the largest portrait in its Collection, a print showing the complete funeral procession of…

  • UK appeals to Ramadan Donors

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    Britain’s Charity Commission encourages donors to give safely this Ramadan…reports Asian Lite News The Charity Commission is encouraging people to make checks before they give to charity this Ramadan. The regulator recognises that many people give generously to good causes at this time of year, and urges those doing so to take some simple steps to…

  • Manchester celebrates contribution of refugees

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    Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner has praised the valuable contribution and resilience of those who seek refuge in the UK. Speaking during Refugee Week, Tony has also called on communities to stand up to hatred, promote tolerance and respect and celebrate the region’s diversity. Tony said: “Refugees have contributed so much to this country’s…

  • Bolly flash mob rocks London

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    A group London-based dancers thrilled the Londoners with Bollywood flash mob…reports Asian Lite News Just like food is the spice of life, dance is the magic, which transcends cultures and brings together people in a way like never before. So whilst watching a dance reality show, a group of dancers, mainly students from the Shiamak…

  • Ofcom will review Royal Mail ‘monopoly’

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    The Royal Mail is set for Ofcom investigation over claims of monopoly on national post service after Whistl withdraws from deliveries …reports Asian Lite News.    The withdrawal of Royal Mail’s only national rival, Whistl, has prompted an Ofcom review into whether the 499-year-old postal service has a monopoly on the national post market. Media…

  • Trade missions aimed to boost UK exports

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    UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is currently organising high-profile trade missions to Singapore and Malaysia, Turkey, Japan and Latvia…reports Asian Lite.   The mission to Singapore and Malaysia, from 25 July to 5 August, will include receptions and events organised by the British High Commission, while the visit to Turkey (11-15 October) – which is…

  • Med migrant crisis is reaching UK warns Theresa May

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    The EU ministers have not been successful failed to agree upon a plan for tackling the Mediterranean migrant crisis following  disagreements over the  settlement of  refugees…reports Asian Lite   Home Secretary Theresa May has warned that the crisis was reaching to Uk borders as she arrived for talks with her European counterparts in Luxembourg. She…

  • Mo Farah ‘missed two drugs tests’ before London 2012

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    Mo Farah missed two drugs tests before he went on to become a double gold medallist at the 2012 Olympics, a newspaper has claimed. According to the Daily Mail, Farah’s first missed test appears to have been in early 2010, months before he joined Alberto Salazar’s Nike Oregon Project reports BBC. The Mail says the second…