Curfew reimposed in Kashmir Valley

SRINAGAR – Despite the separatists’ decision not to observe protests and strikes on Sunday, curfew has been reimposed in all major towns of the Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure.

There are reports that all major towns of the Valley have been put under curfew barring Baramulla.

Earlier on Saturday, curfew was relaxed for four hours in … Read : Curfew reimposed in Kashmir Valley.

Indian teacher Ramalakshmi claims to be missing entrepreneur Muthuraja’s wife

KUALA LUMPUR – The case of missing Malay Indian multi-millionaire A. Muthuraja has taken an interesting turn with a 36-year-old Indian school teacher claiming that she is his lawfully-wedded wife.

“Muthuraja and I married in 2001 in a grand ceremony in Chennai which was attended by many dignitaries and politicians,” The Star quoted Ramalakshmi from Tirunelveli …. Read the original article  : Indian teacher Ramalakshmi claims to be missing entrepreneur Muthuraja’s wife.

Miscreants set church on fire in Pakistan

KARACHI – Some miscreants in Shah Latif Town of Pakistan allegedly set a church on fire, fuelling a wave of anger and tension among Christians residing in that area.

According to police, Priest Peter Shahzad filed an FIR, complaining that some unidentified persons entered the church located near Chowkandi Graveyard, Sector 19-B in the Shah Latif …. Source  : Miscreants set church on fire in Pakistan.

Now, ‘Stasi spies’ spreading fear on UK motorways

LONDON – Motorists in the UK have of late expressed fear and discomfort over reports of police asking other motorists to spy on each other for incidents of poor driving.

Alarm is being expressed about the possibility of a ‘Big Brother’ state being created within the country. Critics have likened the scheme to the East German … Original article on : Now, ‘Stasi spies’ spreading fear on UK motorways.

Majority of Malaysian youth say no to pre-marital sex

KUALA LUMPUR – Parents can now take a breather, as nearly half of the Malaysian youth are in no hurry to have sex and are ready to wait until marriage.

The online survey “Let’s Talk Sex” with YouthSays and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar) questioned 2,795 young people aged 15 to 25 throughout the country.

About 46.5 … Read more : Majority of Malaysian youth say no to pre-marital sex.

J K Rowling’s handwritten Potter pages to be displayed at book festival

LONDON – The handwritten pages by Harry Potter author J K Rowling will go on display at a book festival in Wigtown famously known as Scotland’s National book town.

The original, signed manuscripts, written as part of ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,’ would be shown during the Wigtown Book Festival.

The Ballard of Nearly Headless … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : J K Rowling’s handwritten Potter pages to be displayed at book festival.

Pakistan seeks repatriation of terror suspect Aafia

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has sent a letter to the US Attorney general’s office requesting repatriation of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, who is currently under detention in America for her alleged links with Al Qaeda.

Malik said that as the Aafia case had become a matter of great public concern, her repatriation would help …. Original source  : Pakistan seeks repatriation of terror suspect Aafia.

Missing Indian entrepreneur Muthuraja’s family believes he is still alive

KUALA LUMPUR – Family members of missing Indian multi-millionaire A. Muthuraja believe he is still alive and is being kept in captivity by some unscrupulous people.

Muthuraja father E. Allal Kathan said his son was close to two Banting-based lawyer brothers who have been arrested for the murder of cosmetics queen Sosilawati Lawiya, but added that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Missing Indian entrepreneur Muthuraja’s family believes he is still alive.

Two foreign tourists injured in firing near Jama Masjid

NEW DELHI – Two foreign tourists were reportedly injured in firing near the historic Jama Masjid in the walled city area on Sunday morning.

Both tourists were injured near Gate Number 3 of the mosque. They are residents of Taiwan. One was injured in his leg, while the other in his stomach.

Initial reports said two men … Read more »».

Prince Charles ’slams loony remarks’

LONDON – Prince Charles might eavesdrop on his visitors, and he might even be the kind who talks to trees and treats plants like his children but doesn’t take too kindly to being called a loony.

“I got a lot of flack for a lot of things. I mean, bewildered, frankly, as though you were doing … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Prince Charles ’slams loony remarks’.

Prince Harry ‘accepts Chelsy Davy romance is over’

LONDON – Britain’s Prince Harry has apparently ended his fight to win back Chelsy Davy.

According to sources, the young royal has reluctantly accepted his five-year romance is over and has decided to focus on his military career.

“Harry is a realist. They will always be friends,” News of the World quoted a source as … Read : Prince Harry ‘accepts Chelsy Davy romance is over’.

‘Pornification’ of teen girls on the rise

MELBOURNE – Experts have warned that there has been an alarming rise in ‘pornification’ of teenage girls.

Teenagers as young as 14 are getting Brazilian waxes – just one of the many intimate beauty treatments that are becoming popular with girls as boyfriends demand they look like porn stars, the experts say.

“Their boyfriends are putting pressure …. Original source  : ‘Pornification’ of teen girls on the rise.

Has TV adventurer discovered Franklin’s lost Arctic expedition?

LONDON – TV adventurer Bear Grylls may have solved a long standing puzzle – Admiral Sir John Franklin’s legendary but failed 1845 expedition to find the North-west Passage – when he stumbled across human bones, the remains of fires and whalebone tools on a remote Canadian island.

Grylls and his crew claim to have found human … Read : Has TV adventurer discovered Franklin’s lost Arctic expedition?.

US soldiers accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport

WASHINGTON – Soldiers of an American platoon based in near the village of La Mohammad Kalay in Afghanistan’s Zabol area, have been accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport.

According to the Washington Post, Army charging documents say rogue members of a platoon from the 5th Stryker Combat Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, floated the idea of … Original source on Gaea Times at : US soldiers accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport.

Pakistan faces major hunger crisis: NGO

ISLAMABAD – The world’s leading independent NGO for kids – Save the Children- has warned that Pakistan faces a major hunger crisis, as the number of acutely malnourished children is set to rise steeply in the wake of unprecedented floods in that country.

“The number of malnourished and critically sick children will rise dramatically in … Original article on : Pakistan faces major hunger crisis: NGO.

UN, NATO praise Afghan voters for turning out despite Taliban’s threats

KABUL – The United Nations and NATO have praised voters for turning out for Saturday’s parliamentary elections in Afghanistan, despite a Taliban threat not to vote in the name of “jihad”.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Afghan voters had shown “courage and determination.”

NATO forces chief Gen David Petraeus also praised the voters, saying the voice … Read : UN, NATO praise Afghan voters for turning out despite Taliban’s threats.

Security forces stages flag march ahead of Sept. 24 Ayodhya verdict3

Mathura, Sep 19 (ANI): Security forces staged a flag march in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura city on Saturday ahead of the long-awaited verdict into the disputed Babri Masjid demolition case.

It has been reported that considering the sensitivity of the issue, the state administration has heightened the security of the nearby towns having high percentage of Hindu …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Security forces stages flag march ahead of Sept. 24 Ayodhya verdict3.

Malaysia to launch programmes help Indian community entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to launch several programmes to help Malay Indian entrepreneurs and small businessmen.

“We have charted out several programmes, which would be held in various states, to benefit the Indian business community,” The Star quoted Malaysian Indian Chamber of commerce and Industry President K.K. …. Original article  : Malaysia to launch programmes help Indian community entrepreneurs.

Suspected militant arrested in Manipur

IMPHAL – Manipur Police have arrested a suspected militant of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), who was allegedly involved in the recent killing of migrant labourers in the state.

The militant N. Naoba was snared during a combing operation in Singjamei Naorem leikai area of Imphal on Friday.

Imphal Police had earlier arrested self-styled second lieutenant Phanjoubam …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Suspected militant arrested in Manipur.

Limbless Frenchman completes English Channel swim

LONDON – A Frenchman, who lost all his limbs in an electrical accident, has successfully completed his attempt to swim the English Channel.

Philippe Croizon, who swims using prosthetic legs, finished the 34 km challenge in more than 14 hours, reports the BBC.

Sixteen years ago, Croizon suffered a severe electric shock while removing a television aerial … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Limbless Frenchman completes English Channel swim.