Breaking News – Newsletter for January 1, 2011

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Bankura residents say Maoist activities have reduced in the last one year

BANKURA – Residents of West Bengal’s Bankura district said Maoist activities in the region have reduced in the last year.

Bikas Mondal, the Panchayat head, Pingboni, said the business in the region has also picked up a good pace.

“In the last one year or so, the situation … Read : Bankura residents say Maoist activities have reduced in the last one year.

Fire breaks out in Mumbai’s slum area

MUMBAI – A massive fire broke out in slum area of Mumbai on Saturday morning.

Firemen rushed to the spot to control the situation.

A. N. Shinde, Deputy Fire Officer said more then a dozen fire engines have rushed to the spot.

“The fire took place around 4 in the … Read : Fire breaks out in Mumbai’s slum area.

Snowfall to help apple crop in Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR – Apple growers have welcomed snowfall in the Jammu and Kashmir.

The valley witnessed the maiden snowfall of the season on December 30.

Apple growers every year eagerly await the snowfall, as it would fulfill the chilling hours required for apple fruit.

Eijaz Ahmad, an … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Snowfall to help apple crop in Jammu and Kashmir.

Europe, US, other nations celebrate New Year with gusto, fireworks

LONDON/NEW YORK – People from all walks of life celebrated the beginning of the new year with gusto and fireworks in Europe, the United States and in other parts of the world.

In London, for example, a quarter of a million people gathered at the riverside for a spectacular display of glittering … Read more : Europe, US, other nations celebrate New Year with gusto, fireworks.

Good Samaritans bring warmth to Agra’s shelterless

AGRA – A healthy rivalry among social workers and voluntary agencies has helped set up a dozen night shelters for the poor and the homeless in this city of the Taj.

The Sri Nathji Nishulk Jal Sewa’s “Raen Basera” was the latest to open Friday afternoon near the new Shoe Mandi complex. A large …. Original source  : Good Samaritans bring warmth to Agra’s shelterless.

RBI to probe Citibank scam in Gurgaon

GURGAON – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has begun a probe into the Rs. 300 crore scam that took place at the Gurgaon branch of Citibank.

RBI Executive Director G. Gopalakrishna on Friday said a statement in this regard would be made.

Gurgaon Police questioned the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Hero Group, Sanjay …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : RBI to probe Citibank scam in Gurgaon.

N. Korea ship sinks, killing two, 15 others declared missing

PYONGYANG – A North Korean-registered cargo ship sank in the Yellow Sea on Friday, killing two sailors. Fifteen others are reported missing.

According to The Star, the “Kang Bong” sank on early Friday morning after water entered the ship with the help of strong gales.

The ship, with 20 people onboard, was travelling 120 nautical miles …. Original article  : N. Korea ship sinks, killing two, 15 others declared missing.

Men from Mars and women from Venus? No, says study

LONDON – The 20th century adage that “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” is a myth, says a new research.

Scientists have shown that men and women act very similarly when in love suggesting that our brains are wired exactly the same way when it comes to love, reports the Telegraph.

Professor Semir Zeki … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Men from Mars and women from Venus? No, says study.

China, Russia oil pipeline operation significant to global energy market: Expert

MOSCOW – The launch of a new oil pipeline between Russia’s East Siberia and Chinese city of Daqing can be significant for the global energy market, a Russian expert has said.

The China Daily quoted Sergei Luzyanin, Deputy Director of Moscow’s Far East Institute, as saying the project could change the flow of global energy … Read more : China, Russia oil pipeline operation significant to global energy market: Expert.

Northern Irish families flushing toilets with lemonade!

LONDON – Left without water for almost two weeks, families in Northern Ireland have now resorted to flushing their toilets with lemonade.

With shops stripped of bottled water almost as soon as it arrives, people are turning to the next best thing to fill their toilet cisterns – lemonade, reports the Daily Express.

Engineers are working … Read : Northern Irish families flushing toilets with lemonade!.

US efforts fail to convince Pakistan’s top general to target safe Taliban havens

ISLAMABAD – Countless efforts made by the United States to persuade Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Kayani to target safe terrorist havens inside Pakistan territory have failed so far, and recent US intelligence estimates have concluded that he is unlikely to change his mind anytime soon.

Kayani, who as Pakistan’s army chief has more direct say … Read more >>>.

Palestinian President Abbas UN, EU to draft new peace plan

JERUSALEM – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has urged Middle East power brokers to draft a new peace plan for the region that could help revive failed U.S.-backed negotiations with Israel.

Malaysia’s The Star newspaper quoted Abbas as saying that Palestinians “demand” that the Quartet comprising the US, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations “draft … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Palestinian President Abbas UN, EU to draft new peace plan.

Hindus greet Sikhs on Guru Gobind Singh birthday

NEVADA – Hindus have sent early greetings to Sikh communities world over for upcoming birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib (1666-1708), tenth Guru of Sikhism.

Well known Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release in Nevada (USA) today, expressed warmest greetings on this sacred occasion, wishing that it brought joy, happiness, blessings and cheer to all.

Rajan … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hindus greet Sikhs on Guru Gobind Singh birthday.

Bhopal Police arrest two HuJI terrorists

BHOPAL – Bhopal Police arrested two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) terrorists late on Friday night.

The duo were identified as Shaukat and Mirajuddin. Police claim that both terrorists are wanted in Kashmir. (ANI)
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Prince William and Kate say no to servants!

MELBOURNE – Royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton have revealed their plans to live a modest life after they tie the knot.

According to the Telegraph, the couple does not plan to employ a personal chef, butler, valet, or any other type of servants (apart from their security) at the four-bedroom farmhouse they share in …. Source  : Prince William and Kate say no to servants!.

Pilgrims throng Vaishno Devi on New Year

KATRA – Thousands of pilgrims have converged at Katra town on their way to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.

Vaishno Devi is approached through Katra, which lies 13 kilometers from the shrine, at the base of the hill.

“For the last two hours we are standing in the queue for ticket and I think … Read more : Pilgrims throng Vaishno Devi on New Year.

N.Korea wants to end its hostility with South Korea

NEW DELHI – North Korea has reportedly called on South Korea to come forward for a dialogue, saying both countries should end their hostilities.

Malaysian daily The Star quoted the three main North Korean newspapers including the Rodong Sinmun as saying in a joint editorial that: “Confrontation between north and south should be defused as … Original article on : N.Korea wants to end its hostility with South Korea.

Air Marshal N. A. K. Browne takes over as new Indian Air Force vice-chief

NEW DELHI – Air Marshal N. A. K. Browne took over as the new vice chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) here on Saturday.

Air Marshal Browne laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti.

He succeeds Air Marshal P. K. Barbora, who retired on Friday.

Air Marshal Browne was earlier in command of the Delhi-based Western … Original article on : Air Marshal N. A. K. Browne takes over as new Indian Air Force vice-chief.

Coalition forces have killed Taliban leader Mullah Bahador

KABUL – Coalition forces in Afghanistan have killed top-ranking Taliban official Mullah Bahador in restive Kunduz Province during an overnight raid, according to Afghan police and a local governor.

The officials said Bahador, the Taliban’s shadow governor in the province, was killed late Thursday night, The New York Times reports.

Provincial police chief Abdul Rahman … Original source on Gaea Times at : Coalition forces have killed Taliban leader Mullah Bahador.

Pak Taliban releases 23 tribesmen it abducted for meeting army chief

PESHAWAR – The Pakistan Taliban have released a group of 23 tribesmen, who were abducted following their meeting with army chief General Ashfaq Kayani during a recent trip to the lawless tribal belt.

“A Taliban court has freed the 23 tribesmen after they swore on the holy Quran that they will never support the government in … Original article on : Pak Taliban releases 23 tribesmen it abducted for meeting army chief.

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