Asian Lite News Archive

Category: UK News

  • Queen honours Henry, Harry & Munir

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    Actor/charity fund raise Lenny Henry, Professor Harshad Kumar Dharamshi, Professor Munir Hussein Pirmohamed were among honoured in the Queen’s 2015 birthday honours list…reports Asian Lite News In total, 1,163 people are recognised in the 2015 birthday honours, ranging in age from 103-year-old Dr William Frankland, a pioneer in allergy research who receives an MBE, to…

  • Nude Pics girl Heading Home

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     British woman and three fellow tourists are being deported from Malaysia after being sentenced to three days in jail and fined £1,000 for posing naked on a sacred mountain. Eleanor Hawkins, 23, and Canadian siblings Danielle and Lindsey Petersen, and Dylan Snel from the Netherlands – have already spent three days in custody leading up…

  • Magna Carta celebrations will begin on River Thames

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    A replica of Magna Carta is to be carried down the Thames as part of events to mark its 800th anniversary. The Royal Barge Gloriana will lead 200 boats from Hurley in Berkshire to Runnymede in Surrey over two days. Magna Carta was granted by King John on 15 June 1215, establishing that the king was…

  • Queen’s birthday honours list announced

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    Singer-songwriter Van Morrison and US actor Kevin Spacey have been given knighthoods in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The Belfast-born star was recognised for services to music, and tourism in Northern Ireland, the inspiration for many of his hits reports BBC. There were only eight new dames in the list, compared with more than three…

  • Missing mother and son found safe

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    Mother and her three-year-old son have been found safe and well two weeks after going missing, police have said. Rebecca Minnock, 35, from Highbridge, Somerset, disappeared with her son Ethan on 27 May after a court ruled the boy should live with his father. Speaking to Daily Mail before she handed herself in, Ms Minnock said…

  • Asian Business’ Bag Laurels

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    England’s leading Asian businesses were honoured at the fourth annual English Asian Business Awards at Mercure in Manchester….reports Asian Lite News. The classy black tie event acknowledged and celebrated the accomplishments, determination and hard work of professionals and organisations from the Asian business community across England The 2015 English Asian Business Awards presented by Lloyds Banking Group…

  • From Dracula to Saruman

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    By Ankit Sinha   From my earliest childhood memories, one image which remains etched deep within my subconscious is that of the foreboding aura of Dracula. The feared vampire of Bram Stoker’s eponymous novel was brought alive on screen in 1958 by the legendary Christopher Lee – an actor who defined the horror genre in cinema.…

  • Tower Hamlet gets a Labour mayor

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    Labour’s John Biggs becomes the directly elected mayor of the London borough of Tower Hamlets, in an election called after the previous mayor was removed from office. He lost last year to independent Lutfur Rahman, who was convicted of electoral fraud and told to stand down in April reported BBC. Mr Rahman was banned from the…

  • British girl pleads guilty in Naked Mountain Pose

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    British woman Eleanor Hawkins has pleaded guilty to posing naked on a sacred Malaysian mountain. Eleanor Hawkins, 23, admitted the offence of obscene acts in public during her short court appearance alongside three others – Canadian siblings Danielle and Lindsey Petersen, and an unnamed Dutch man reports Sky News. She confirmed her name and was then…

  • Doctors, Nurses hit by immigration changes in UK

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    The government’s new immigration cap for non-EU skilled workers has been hit for the first time, blocking the arrival of some nurses, doctors and teachers.   The cap, which applies to posts earning above £20,800, is a measure introduced under the coalition government in 2011. The Home Office has confirmed that the monthly allocation of…

  • ‘Twitter terrorist’ woman jailed in Britain

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    A young woman has been jailed for three-and-half years for openly advocating violent jihad and instigating people on Twitter to indulge in “terrorist activities”. Alaa Esayed, 22, posted more than 45,000 tweets in Arabic on an open account to her 8,240 followers between June 2013 and May 2014, The Guardian reported. Her Twitter account —…

  • Newspaper King to step down

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    Rupert Murdoch will step down as CEO of 21st Century Fox. His son James will replace him. Chief Operating Officer Chase Carey will also step down, reports Huffington Post. According to both CNN and CNBC, Murdoch will stay on as executive chairman of the media corporation, which consists of Fox News and the film studio 20th…

  • Sturgeon holds White House meeting

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    The Scottish first minister has had a private meeting with a US administration official in the White House according to BBC. Nicola Sturgeon accepted an invitation to meet a member of President Obama’s national security team. It is understood they spoke about defence and foreign affairs issues including the renewal of Trident, which the SNP…

  • Mental health crisis in Britain

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    People in England who need urgent mental health care are receiving inadequate support, regulators say. The Care Quality Commission reviewed the help given to people in mental health crisis, which includes people who are suicidal, having serious panic attacks or psychotic episodes. The regulator said the system was “struggling to cope”. Its report also highlighted what…

  • 200,000 Brits to seek medical treatment abroad

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    In a new report released by the world’s largest medical travel provider, has shown that the numbers of UK patients going overseas for healthcare could be double current estimations.   Medigo.com’s 2015 UK Medical Travel Trends Report estimates 200,000 UK patients will go abroad for treatment this year and highlight that figures gathered from the International…

  • NEWS N PICS: Bamyan Budha Returns & others

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    Asian Lite News provides a selection of pictures from the world events

  • UK to honour 3000 Ebola fighters

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    The British government has set out the details of a new medal that will recognise the bravery and hard work of thousands of people who helped to tackle Ebola in West Africa….reports Asian Lite News  The medal is expected to go to over 3,000 people who travelled from the UK to work in high risk…

  • African leaders urged to stem migration

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    African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma urged African leaders to do everything they can to stop the migrant crisis as a new wave of African migration to Europe has made international headlines. Failure to do so would risk reversing the gains the continent has made in the past decade, Dlamini-Zuma said at the 25th…

  • Ramadan advice for diabetics

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    Muslim diabetics have been urged not to put their health at risk by fasting during the forthcoming month of Ramadan…reports Asian Lite News Throughout Ramadan most Muslims are required to refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. But diabetics are exempt from this if fasting would put their health at risk. Going without food…

  • British Nobel laureate quits after criticising women

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    “Let me tell you about my trouble with girls… Three things happen when they are in the lab… You fall in love with them, they fall in love with you and when you criticise them, they cry,” the 72-year-old said, prompting his resignation.   English scientist Tim Hunt, awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology and…

  • DRACULA IS DEAD;Lee dies at 93

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    Legendary Hollywood Star Sir Christopher Lee, who scared the world by playing Dracula in 60s died at 93… reports Asian Lite leading newspaper among British Asians. Legendary Hollywood Star Sir Christopher Lee, who scared the world by playing Dracula in 60s died at 93. The 1958 film, ‘Dracula Has Risen From The Grave’ made him…

  • One Direction sends Alton Towers victim ‘get well ‘ msg

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    Alton Towers crash victim, is a huge fan of One Direction band who will receive backstage tickets to meet them… reports Asian Lite leading newspaper in UK.   Victim Leah Washington is reported being sent a personal video message from One Direction wishing her well in her recovery. The band will also be giving her backstage passes…

  • Leicester to host Bands in the Parks 2015

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    MUSIC will fill the air at Leicester city parks this Summer, beginning Sunday June 14 as part of a popular annual event… reports Asian Lite,  popular newspaper among British Asians. Bands in the Parks, which is now in it’s 19th year, sees local brass bands take turns to perform traditional music along with some modern…

  • LITTLE GURKHA, JOANNA LUMLEY FIGHT CANCER

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    A Gurkha sergeant, whose four year old son is facing his third bone marrow transplant, is calling on fellow Gurkhas and South Asian people to join the Anthony Nolan bone marrow register to give his ‘little soldier’ Shreenik a fighting chance… reports Asian Lite leading newspaper among British Asians. Actress Joanna Lumley, keen campaigner for…

  • Summer Sales Begin

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    The chancellor rush to sell the state assets rekindled the memories of former Conservative majority governments. Political pundits say the summer sale is just on and more to come…reports Kaliph Anaz Chancellor George Osborne announced the sale of 80% stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland in his annual Mansion House speech in London. This…

  • Labour Urged to Learn Lessons

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    It is wrong to think of the BAME vote as a block homogeneous group and Labour needs to be sophisticated and specific in its response to different communities. Labour mustn’t take Black and Asian voters for granted….writes  Virendra Sharma, MP for Ealing Southall The lessons for the Labour Party from the 2015 general election are…

  • Why Screening is bad for Men?

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    Human beings are not cars. Plugging ourselves into a machine and running a few tests “just in case” can cause more harm than good….writes Dr Kailash Chand,  deputy chair of the British Medical Association (BMA) Identifying illnesses before they happen or at an earlier stage of their progression must be good – and that screening for,…

  • Mobile phone drivers to face £200 fine in Britain

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    Fines for using a mobile phone behind the wheel on Britain’s roads are set to be doubled. In a crackdown on dangerous driving, Whitehall chiefs want to hit those who talk or text while driving with a £200 on-the-spot penalty. Civil servants are reportedly drawing up plans to increase the fines, which were put up…

  • Mad rush to deposit in UK based Indian banks

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    UK based Indian banks have gatecrashed the best buy savings tables in recent months, with three major subcontinental banks dominating the top spots. Three Indian banks are topping the best savings rates tables With savings rates plunging to depressing lows – the average instant access account pays just 0.77% – foreign banks have grabbed the…

  • Cameron to push for EU renegotiations

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     British Prime Minister David Cameron said he is “content” with the reception he has received so far to his European Union (EU) reform plans as he prepares to appeal to more leaders…reports Asian Lite News. The prime minister, attending an EU trade summit in Belgium, is due to have one-on-one talks with Spanish Prime Minister…

  • Cutting Waste can save NHS £5bn

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    The NHS could save £5bn a year by better managing its staff and clamping down on hospitals which are paying too much for medicines and equipment, according to a new report. Lord Carter came to the conclusion after spending a year working with 22 hospitals on behalf of the government. He found a wide variation…

  • Osborne to sell RBS at loss

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    The British government is to sell its majority stake in RBS, which was rescued during 2008 financial meltdown with £45.5bn of public money. Chancellor George Osborne said sales of the taxpayers’ 79% stake in the bank will begin in the coming months, and may take “some years” because of the size of the holding. “It’s the right thing to…

  • London Glitterati Support Indian Charity

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    The creamy layer of London’s elite British Asians arrive at St James’ Court, a Taj Hotel, to celebrate Indian Art Week in partnership with charity Arts For India….reports Asian Lite News Several new generation artists showcase their work at an auction event organised to raise funds for underprivileged art students studying at the Institute of…

  • Falcon Hearing the Falconer

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    Dr Zubair Medammal is the first Indian to get research degree  in the study of falcons. The enthusiastic falconologist from south Indian state of Kerala has not only established himself in the trade and done research on the subject but has also shot a documentary on the rare species of bird in the Middle East…reports…

  • Carnatic Choir to unite communities

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    The British Carnatic Choir, a unique concept based on classical Indian music, is aimed at uniting diverse communities through music, will be officially launched on Friday (June 12)…reports Asian Lite News The concept is the brainchild of Dr Chithra Ramakrishnan, Artistic Director of Shruthi UK, a not-for-profit Midlands-based arts & culture organisation. The launch event, which will take…

  • Muslim Jewish Forum marks anniversary

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    The Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester, established in 2005, has just commemorated its 10’Th anniversary with a glittering dinner on Sunday 7 June 2015 hosted by Manchester Town Hall attended by many civic dignitaries….reports Asian Lite News The dinner had two keynote speakers. The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth Ephraim Mirvis is the…

  • Ruhul gears up for Hason Raja

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    British Asian film maker Ruhul Amin is now busy with his new release Hason Raja starring Bollywood legend Mithun Chakraborti and music maestro Bappi Lahiri…reports Asian Lite News Ruhul, the director of  many documentaries and feature films for BBC and Channel 4 Television, earned critical acclaim through his powerful visions. The new movie revolves around a ruthless…

  • ‘ I Bow To You Waheguru’

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    Multi-talented singer-songwriter Manika Kaur returns with her second album – I Bow to You Waheguru. The album features contributions from  Talvin Singh as well as several notable Western and Indian classical performers including Rakesh Chaurasia on bansuri/flute, Jyotsna Srikanth’s sinuous violin and Bernhard Schimpelsberger’s percussion…reports Asian Lite News Multi-talented singer-songwriter Manika Kaur returns with her second…

  • RAF Typhoons intercept Russian planes

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    RAF Typhoon fighter jets have intercepted and followed two Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea, it has been disclosed. The jets were scrambled from Amari Air base in Estonia yesterday after the planes approached Baltic airspace without sharing a flight plan. They initially identified and shadowed an Il-20M “Coot” A surveillance aircraft, before checking out a…

  • Mother and son on the run

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    A woman and her son are “on the run” after a court ruled the boy should live with his father, it has emerged. Rebecca Minnock, 35, left her home in Highbridge, Somerset, with her only child, three-year-old Ethan, two weeks ago. Police had been appealing for help in finding the pair, but the circumstances of…

  • Amrita Gill paintings to be auctioned in London

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    On 10th of June Christie’s London will offer a 1931 self-portrait by Amrita Sher-Gil in the annual South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art Sale at Christie’s King Street in London on 10th of June with a pre-sale estimate of £1.0-1.8 million reports Asian Lite, UK’s leading newspaper popular among British Asians. This is the first…

  • Telangana Jagruti celebrates one year of statehood

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    To coincide with the one-year anniversary date of Telangana, the 29th state of India, the The UK chapter of  Telangana Jagruthi, organised an event on Saturday 6th June 2015 at the Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha in Manor Park, London reports Asian Lite, UK’s leading newspaper popular among British Asians.   The event’s Chief Guests were Stephen Timms, MP, Councillor Paul Satheanesan and Pavani Reddy,…

  • David Miliband warns Britain on EU exit

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    David Miliband has given a stark warning, that Britain would be effectively ‘resigning from the world’ if it left the EU. In an impassioned defence of the EU he cautioned that an exit would be disastrous for relations with the US. He said: ‘Even the talk of Britain leaving the EU is damaging for Britain and…

  • Tobacco firms to pay to help smokers quit

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    Tobacco companies will be asked to pay the Government an annual levy to cover the cost of helping people to stop smoking, according to a new report. Campaigners have warned of a “startling and widening” health gap in society – as Britons living below the poverty line are more likely to live in a household that…

  • Osborne to bring in Budget surplus law

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    The chancellor George Osborne will attempt to bind future governments to maintaining a budget surplus when the economy is growing, he will announce later. In his annual speech Mansion House speech George Osborne will outline his plan to limit governments to a balanced budget in “normal” times. Mr Osborne first proposed the changes to fiscal…

  • Steps to stem corruption in the UK

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     New report reveals the lack of powers available to law enforcement agencies to stop corrupt money being laundered through the UK. Just seven corruption-related suspicious financial transactions acted on by UK last year….reports Asian Lite News Transparency International UK’s latest report,“Empowering the UK to recover corrupt assets” addresses the ongoing problem of corrupt wealth being…

  • Gurkha’s mark 200 years of service to British Crown

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    The Queen and other members of the Royal Family  joined hundreds of Gurkhas marking the regiment’s 200 years of service to the British Crown. The event, in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, is the highlight of a year of celebrations marking the anniversary. The evening featured battle re-enactments and musical performances…

  • Britain’s oldest man, turns 111

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    Nazar Singh, a Sikh man who is now Britain’s oldest man, has beaten an infection and made a full recovery to celebrate his 111th birthday with a pint and a whisky chaser. Great-grandfather Nazar Singh was born on June 8, 1904, and has lived through two World Wars, the Titanic, the first moon landing and…

  • In UK breast implants rule surgical procedures

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    UK enquiries into full abdominoplasty up 264% in the last sixth months – despite a hefty price tag of £5,330 and Breast implants are still the most popular cosmetic procedure in the UK with the demand nearly doubled (up 98%) in the past six months….. reports Asian Lite ,UK’s leading newspaper popular among British Asians.…

  • Rugby World Cup 2015 is just 100 days away

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    Children from five Leicester primary schools gathered at the National Space Centre to begin the countdown to the biggest event in world rugby, reports Asian Lite, UK most popular newspaper among British Asians. .   With just 100 days to go before Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off at Twickenham Stadium, the children joined former…