Accidents & Disasters – Weekly Newsletter for February 7-14, 2011

Monday, February 14, 2011

Three arrested with drugs worth Rs.1 crore

GORAKHPUR – Three drug peddlers, who worked for a Nepal-based racket, have been arrested here with banned drugs worth over Rs.1 crore, police said Monday.

The three Uttar Pradesh men were nabbed late Sunday from Campereganj locality.
“The three were arrested while they were on their way to hand over the illegal consignment of the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Musharraf is now an accused in Benazir killing

ISLAMABAD – Former president Pervez Musharraf’s name was Monday included in the list of accused in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case, a media report said.

Musharraf’s name was added to the list following a statement of former Rawalpindi city police chief Saud Aziz, the daily Dawn reported.
Aziz claimed that Musharraf had given … Read more >>>.

More explosive chemical recovered from Ranchi

RANCHI – The seizure of 40 sacks of ammonium nitrate in two separate incidents from this city and its outskirts is the latest indicator that the Jharkhand capital may be turing into a hub of illegal explosives meant to reach Maoists.

The incidents come less than a week before the 34th National Games begin … Read more »».

Raging Perth bushfire guts 59 homes

MELBOURNE – More West Australians have been urged to flee their properties since the number of homes destroyed by out-of-control bushfires in Perth rose to 59, said a report Monday.

Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett has declared parts of the Perth foothills a natural disaster area following the loss of homes since the fires … Read more : Raging Perth bushfire guts 59 homes.

Lahore shooting: 3 more Americans barred from leaving Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Three more Americans, besides US official Raymond Davis who fatally shot two Pakistanis in Lahore, have been prohibited from going abroad, said an official.

The government barred the three more US nationals from going out of the country on allegations that they were in the vehicle that crushed a man to death in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lahore shooting: 3 more Americans barred from leaving Pakistan.

Girls unsafe in Uttar Pradesh, say women’s panel, activists

NEW DELHI – The National Commission for Women (NCW) Monday formed a committee to investigate the shocking case of a Dalit minor who was brutally attacked for resisting rape in Uttar Pradesh, a state where, activists say, the situation for women, ruled by a woman chief minister, is going from bad to worse.

NCW chairperson … Read more »».

Two killed, 26 injured in Vietnam train crash

HANOI – At least two people were killed and 26 injured when a train hit several cars and motorbikes on a bridge in southern Vietnam, police said Monday.

The accident happened Sunday when a train travelling from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi crashed into six cars stuck on Ghenh bridge in Dong Nai province.
Original article on : Two killed, 26 injured in Vietnam train crash.

Two held for stealing Punjab Police Gypsy

CHANDIGARH – Two unemployed young men were arrested for audatiously stealing a Gypsy van of the Criminal Investigation Department of Punjab Police, an official said here Monday.

Of the two arrested, Vikas Bhalla, 24, is a resident of neighbouring Mohali town and Deepak Kumar, 25, is an Amritsar resident.
“The two youth had used a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Forward Bloc leader shot dead in Bengal

KOLKATA – A Forward Bloc leader was killed and two other people were injured Monday when some miscreants fired at them in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, police said.

“The incident occurred at Kirnahar in Nanoor block. Forward Bloc leader Paltu Sheikh and Mukbul Hussein were travelling in a bus, when some miscreants in the same … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Forward Bloc leader shot dead in Bengal.

Volkswagen Beetle Accident Leaves 5 Dead

MIDLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- At least five people are known to have killed which includes three children when a Volkswagen Beetle collided with a truck at the city of Midland in Texas on Sunday afternoon. The accident is said to have taken place at a distance of fives miles in the northern direction of Midland in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Volkswagen Beetle Accident Leaves 5 Dead.

Girls not safe in Uttar Pradesh, say activists

NEW DELHI – Women activists Monday expressed shock at the attack on a Dalit minor whose ear was nearly chopped off and fingers smashed after she resisted gangrape, saying girls were not safe in Uttar Pradesh and the situation was going from bad to worse.

Girija Vyas, chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), … Read more »».

Rahul set to visit disfigured Dalit girl in Kanpur hospital

KANPUR – Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is Monday likely to visit the minor Dalit girl who was brutally disfigured after she resisted gangrape and is being treated at a hospital here, police sources said.

Gandhi, who is scheduled to visit his constituency Amethi, is expected to make a stopover in Kanpur on his way, … Read : Rahul set to visit disfigured Dalit girl in Kanpur hospital.

Single punch kills man in Australia

SYDNEY – A single punch in the face during a “chance meeting” killed a 48-year-old man in a town in the Lake Macquarie region of Australia’s New South Wales state.

A 50-year-old allegedly punched the man from Budgewoi, a suburb, in the face about 12.30 a.m. Sunday, knocking him to the road where he …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Six killed in Mumbai-Pune Expressway accident

PUNE – Six people, including two children, were instantly killed when a speeding tempo rammed into their car on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway early Monday, police said.

According to preliminary reports, the victims, who have not yet been identified, hailed from Goregaon suburb of Mumbai.
Pune Rural Police Control said the victims were travelling to Mumbai … Read : Six killed in Mumbai-Pune Expressway accident.

Arrested Bihar editor to be provided newspapers, books

PATNA – Navlesh Pathak, the editor of an English weekly arrested in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Raj Kishore Kesri, will be provided newspapers and books in Bihar’s Purnia jail, officials said Monday.

Navlesh Pathak had demanded newspapers and books to read while in prison and jail Inspector General Ramesh … Read more : Arrested Bihar editor to be provided newspapers, books.

One killed in US shooting

WASHINGTON – At least one person was killed and 11 wounded Sunday in a shooting incident near a college campus in the US state of Ohio, police said.

Police said the shooting happened in a fraternity house near the Youngstown State University campus, Xinhua reported.
The university officials said that the deceased and the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : One killed in US shooting.

Women held for trying to block Mayawati’s convoy

LUCKNOW – Three women were arrested on charges of trying to block Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati’s convoy in Aligarh by lying down on the road, police said Sunday.

Brij Lal, special director general of police, told reporters here that the women were arrested Saturday minutes before the chief minister’s convoy passed.
Two of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Women held for trying to block Mayawati’s convoy.

Doctor suspended for sexually harassing intern

ROHTAK – A senior doctor of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) here has been suspended following allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by an intern, an official said Sunday.

According to the PGIMS official, the doctor was identified as Mahavir Garivan, a professor in the department of surgery.
“An MBBS intern …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Doctor suspended for sexually harassing intern.

Woman, lover arrested for killing brother

NEW DELHI – A woman and her paramour were arrested in south Delhi for allegedly killing her brother for money, police said Sunday. The woman’s father too was arrested for concealing the crime.

Rekha, 27, and her father Sher Singh, 52, are residents of Pushp Vihar area of south Delhi while her … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Woman, lover arrested for killing brother.

Missing sand trader’s body found near Patna

PATNA – The bullet-riddled body of a missing sand trader was found on the outskirts of this Bihar capital Sunday, leading to angry protests by hundreds of locals.

The body of Jitendra Singh, who was missing for the last three days, was recovered by the police from Digha locality. Earlier, the police had found his …. Read the original article  : Missing sand trader’s body found near Patna.

Court extends A. Raja’s CBI custody

NEW DELHI – A Delhi court Tuesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to keep former communications minister A. Raja in its custody for two more days so the agency could quiz him further over the 2G spectrum scam.

Raja was brought to the Patiala House courts complex at the end of his …. Source  : Court extends A. Raja’s CBI custody.

Portion of Delhi’s Kasturba Gandhi Marg caves in

NEW DELHI – A portion of the Kasturba Gandhi Marg – one of the capital’s busiest roads – caved in Tuesday, leading to traffic jams in parts of central Delhi, police said.

According to the Delhi Traffic Police, about 8 to 9 feet of the road had caved in.
“The road collapsed following … Read : Portion of Delhi’s Kasturba Gandhi Marg caves in.

Man stabbed to death at his birthday bash

MELBOURNE – A man was stabbed to death at his own birthday party in Medina, a suburb of Perth in western Australia.

Police have charged a 43-year-old woman from Orelia, a suburb of Perth, over the death. The man and the woman had known each other for some months, but were not in a … Original article on : Man stabbed to death at his birthday bash.

Bihar legislator killing: Husband backs accused

PATNA – Ashok Pathak, the husband of a school teacher who stabbed to death Bihar’s BJP legislator Raj Kishore Kesri for allegedly exploiting her sexually, Tuesday said she was “forced” to take the extreme step and that he stood by her.

“I am with my wife and will support her. I will do everything … Original article on : Bihar legislator killing: Husband backs accused.

Court verdict on Aarushi case closure report Wednesday

GHAZIABAD – A special CBI court here Tuesday adjourned till Wednesday its ruling on the investigating agency’s closure report in teenager Aarushi Talwar’s murder case.

The CBI said before the court that it had not found any substantial evidence in the case and a closure report was its only option.
“The fingerprints found on the … Read more : Court verdict on Aarushi case closure report Wednesday.

Minorities feeling insecure in Pakistan, says minister

ISLAMABAD – Abduction for ransom and killing of people belonging to Pakistan’s minority communities, including Hindus, has caused insecurity among them, a minister said.

Balochistan Minister for Minorities Affairs Basant Lal Gulshan said Monday there was a sense of insecurity among the minority communities.
The daily Dawn quoted him as saying that the Hindu community … Read : Minorities feeling insecure in Pakistan, says minister.

Police yet to register report in JNU sex scandal

NEW DELHI – A day after an objectionable video clip showing two Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students in a compromising situation came to light, Delhi Police were yet to register a complaint Tuesday.

According to DCP (South) H.G.S. Dhaliwal, police are awaiting confirmation from the university which has launched an internal probe in the matter.
…. Original article  : Police yet to register report in JNU sex scandal.

Nine of family stabbed to death in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Nine members of a family, including four children, were stabbed to death in a town in Pakistan’s Punjab province following a family feud.

The murders took place in Qadirabad town in Mandi Bahauddin district.
Abdul Rab, a police official, said the nine people were killed with a sharp knife when they were fast …. Original article  : Nine of family stabbed to death in Pakistan.

Fake currency from Pakistan causing a headache to India: Report

WASHINGTON – Counterfeit currency is becoming a cause for concern in India with fake rupees believed to be printed in Pakistan and then channelled through Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Bangkok, Thailand, into Kathmandu, according to a new report.

This heavy inflow of fake currency has led some to speculate that Pakistani elements are deliberately trying to [..] Read the original article: here.

Ambulance-truck collision kills four

ALLAHABAD – Four people were killed and one injured when an ambulance in which they were travelling in collided with a speeding truck here Tuesday, police said.

The accident took place in Utraon in Allahabad district, about 200 km from here, when the ambulance was hit by the truck.
“We are yet to ascertain the … Read more »».

Pune land scam probe may be given to CBI, says court

MUMBAI – Another land scam in Pune, which could run into over Rs.3 billion, paling the Adarsh Society scam of Mumbai, may be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe, a legal official said.

This was indicated Monday by a division bench of the Bombay High Court following a public interest …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pune land scam probe may be given to CBI, says court.

Prosecutors may widen Berlusconi sex probe

Milan, Feb 8 (IANS/AKI) Investigators may expand the sex probe against Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on grounds that a second young suspected prostitute might have spent the night in his villa in a Milan suburb.

Brazilian Iris Berardi may have attended Berlusconi’s parties and stayed overnight at the billionaire’s villa in Arcore Dec … Read more >>>.

Baby dies after beating in Puerto Rico

San Juan, Feb 8 (IANS/EFE) A Puerto Rican woman accused of beating to death her three-month-old son has been jailed.

The woman was jailed Monday after she failed to post the $500,000 bail set by a judge.
Zuleika Forti Martinez, 26, initially claimed that husband Edelmiro Colon Marrero was responsible for the injuries the baby … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Baby dies after beating in Puerto Rico.

5 mutilated bodies found on Mexican highway

Monterrey (Mexico), Feb 8 (IANS/EFE) The police found five mutilated bodies over the weekend on a highway in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon along with a message from a drug cartel, an official said.

State Investigations Agency, or AEI, officers discovered the bodies on the Monterrey-Reynosa highway near the city of Los Ramones, …. Source  : 5 mutilated bodies found on Mexican highway.

17 killed in Indonesia bus accident

JAKARTA – Seventeen people were killed and 40 others were injured Monday in a bus accident in the Central Java province of Indonesia, Xinhua reported.

The bus plunged into a ravine in the Peringkesit area of Temanggung district, police officer Sugiyono told Xinhua by phone. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.
…. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 17 killed in Indonesia bus accident.

Rahul meets three rape victims in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi spent Monday meeting three victims of sexual assault, including a young girl with deep gashes and half an ear chopped off in a brutal attack for resisting rape.

He first met a 17-year-old Dalit girl, allegedly raped and kept in captivity by Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Purushottam Naresh …. Original article  : Rahul meets three rape victims in Uttar Pradesh.

India’s shame: More violence against women

NEW DELHI – Two gangrapes, including one in the heart of the national capital, an attempt to rape an 11-year-old girl, a raped teen commits suicide in Uttar Pradesh, another lies disfigured in a brutal attack for resisting rape, a young woman in Kerala dies after being flung off a moving train and raped on …. Source  : India’s shame: More violence against women.

BJP demands CBI probe against Uttar Pradesh minister

LUCKNOW – Accusing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati of shielding tainted ministers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry against a minister accused of murdering a junior engineer.

The demand for CBI inquiry comes after a woman, Sunita, protested before Mayawati, alleging involvement of Minister of State for … Read more : BJP demands CBI probe against Uttar Pradesh minister.

Factory owner robbed of Rs.5 lakh

NEW DELHI – A steel factory owner was robbed of Rs.5 lakh Monday morning by armed motorbike-borne men while he was going to deposit the money in a bank in north Delhi’s Wazirpur area, police said.

Deepak Jindal (42) was robbed around 10.33 a.m. after the culprits threatened him with a gun.
As soon …. Original source  : Factory owner robbed of Rs.5 lakh.

Class 11 girl raped in Delhi, three nabbed

NEW DELHI – A Class 11 student of a south Delhi school was gang raped by her neighbour and two of his friends near Bhikaji Cama Place last week, police said Monday. The three youths have been arrested.

The 16-year-old girl, a student of a private school in Chanakyapuri area belongs to Kerala. She is …. Source  : Class 11 girl raped in Delhi, three nabbed.

Aarushi case: Parents to be tried for murder

GHAZIABAD – A special CBI court Wednesday ordered that Rajesh and Nupur Talwar be tried for the murder of their teenaged daughter Aarushi. The couple will also be prosecuted for destruction of evidence.

The CBI court had Tuesday adjourned till Wednesday its ruling on the investigating agency’s closure report in the teenager’s case.
…. Source  : Aarushi case: Parents to be tried for murder.

Aarushi’s parents should be tried for murder: CBI court

GHAZIABAD – A special CBI court Wednesday ordered that Rajesh and Nupur Talwar be tried for the murder of their teenaged daughter Aarushi.

The couple will also be prosecuted for destruction of evidence, the court ruled.
Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Aarushi’s parents should be tried for murder: CBI court.

Balwa taken to Delhi, company says ‘wrongly implicated’ (Second Lead)

MUMBAI – Shahid Balwa, managing director of DB Realty, was Wednesday taken to Delhi after a Mumbai court Wednesday granted a two-day transit remand to the CBI in the 2G scam but his company said he had been “wrongly implicated”.

Balwa, arrested in Mumbai late Tuesday by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was presented … Read more »»».

Passengers of crashed aircraft walk to safety

SYDNEY – A light aircraft, carrying two people in their 20s and a dog, crashed in a street in Sydney’s west. However, the passengers managed to walk away with minor injuries!

The plane brought down power lines and disrupted traffic when it crashed in Brenan Street, alongside Brenan Park in Smithfield, a suburb of … Original article on : Passengers of crashed aircraft walk to safety.

Balwa innocent, claims DB Realty

MUMBAI – A day after its managing director Shahid Balwa was arrested, DB Realty Ltd Wednesday said he had been “wrongly implicated” in the 2G scam.

“We reiterate that neither Balwa nor any person or entity forming part of the DB Group has done anything illegal or inappropriate,” the company said stressing that he would …. Source  : Balwa innocent, claims DB Realty.

Meerut jail inmates to churn out sports goods

MEERUT – From behind bars, they will churn out cricket pads, footballs and badminton racquets. Inmates of Meerut District Jail will now produce sports goods, gaining skill and money in the process to assist their families.

Three-four sports goods companies have already been enlisted for the innovative scheme by the jail authorities which will see … Read : Meerut jail inmates to churn out sports goods.

Shahid Balwa taken to Delhi

MUMBAI – Shahid Balwa, promoter of Swan Telecom, was taken to New Delhi in connection with the 2G scam after a Mumbai court Wednesday granted a two-day transit remand to the CBI, an official said.

Balwa, arrested in Mumbai late Tuesday by the Central Bureau of Investigation, was presented before a court Wednesday morning and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Shahid Balwa taken to Delhi.

Missing man’s body found dumped in freezer

SYDNEY – A missing Sydney businessman’s body was found dumped in a freezer chest, a week after he disappeared from his tyre shop, said police.

Allan Noor’s body was hidden inside a commercial freezer in the basement of an apartment block in Sydney’s south, The Daily Telegraph reported Wednesday.
Police confirmed that they made the [..] Read the original article: here.

Two held with antique idol worth Rs.20 mn

ALLAHABAD – Two men have been arrested here with an ‘ashtadhatu’ (eight-metal alloy) idol worth around Rs.20 million (over $400,000), police said Wednesday.

The men, who worked for an inter-state racket involved in smuggling of antique idols, were nabbed Tuesday night from the Civil Lines area.
“They were arrested while they were on their way …. Source article  : Two held with antique idol worth Rs.20 mn.

Bombay House Sets On Fire

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- A major fire broke out in the basement of the famous Bombay House building, located in South Mumbai. The huge building is located near Flora Fountain in the Fort area, and is known as the main head quarter of the Tata group. The disaster took the life of three people and … Read more : Bombay House Sets On Fire.

CBI gets transit remand of Shahid Balwa

MUMBAI – A Mumbai court Wednesday granted a two-day transit remand of Shahid Balwa – the promoter of Swan Telecom – to the CBI in the 2G spectrum scam, an official said.

Balwa, who was arrested here late Tuesday by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was presented before the court Wednesday morning and will …. Read the original article  : here.

Man posing as Punjab chief minister’s aide nabbed

CHANDIGARH – A man who posed as principal secretary to Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and duped at least eight people of several lakhs of rupees has been arrested, police said Wednesday.

Gagandeep Singh, in his early 30s, was arrested near the Mohali border Tuesday evening.
His latest victim was Harshvardhan Singh, an employee … Original source on Gaea Times at : Man posing as Punjab chief minister’s aide nabbed.

Two killed in clash over dance

PATNA – Two men were shot dead in a Bihar village when two groups clashed at a cultural function to celebrate Saraswati Puja, police Wednesday said.

According to police, the clash erupted at Ghosvara village in Nalanda district, when one group of villagers favoured a dance performance and another objected to it.
…. Original source  : Two killed in clash over dance.

Five kids of family buried alive in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD – Five children of a family, aged between 6-14, were buried alive when the house they were sleeping in collapsed here shortly after midnight, police said Wednesday.

The incident took place in Islam Nagar locality at around 12.30 a.m.
Police said the front wall of the house was built on a drain by …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kidnapped Hindu trader rescued in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A Hindu trader, who had been abducted late last month, was rescued after a fierce gun battle in Pakistan’s Sindh province, police said.

Sarwan Kumar was rescued from the Achhro Thar area of Sanghar district Tuesday, said police official Mohammad Ali Baloch.
He told a press conference that Kumar was recovered after … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kidnapped Hindu trader rescued in Pakistan.

Nithari case: Supreme Court pulls up CBI

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for making excuses to get an adjournment on a petition by Surendra Koli, sentenced to death in the Nithari serial killing case of 2006.

An apex court bench of Justices Markandey Katju and Gyan Sudha Misra chided the investigating …. Read the original article  : here.

Pakistan defence photos found in US official’s camera

ISLAMABAD – Prosecutors have recommended registering an espionage case against US official Raymond Davis, who shot dead two Pakistanis in Lahore, after police retrieved from his camera photographs of some sensitive areas and defence installations, including those of army bunkers on the eastern border with India.

Raymond Davis was arrested for fatally shooting two Pakistani …. Original article  : Pakistan defence photos found in US official’s camera.

Fire in Tata headquarters in Mumbai, three killed

MUMBAI – Three people were killed and one suffered serious injuries when a major fire broke out Wednesday morning in the basement of Bombay House, the headquarters of the Tata Group, an official said.

According to chief fire officer U.K. Tatkare, the fire broke out in the basement of Bombay House in south Mumbai around [..] Read the original article: here.

Another teen attacked in Uttar Pradesh, one held

UNNAO – A minor girl was stabbed in the jaw and throat for spurning the advances of a man in an Uttar Pradesh village, police said Wednesday, just three days after another 17-year-old girl was brutally disfigured in Fatehpur district for resisting gangrape.

The latest incident took place late Monday in Kansapurwa village near … Original article on : Another teen attacked in Uttar Pradesh, one held.

Prosecutors to request Berlusconi trial over ‘Rubygate’

Milan, Feb 9 (IANS/AKI) Prosecutors in Milan will Wednesday make a formal request that Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi immediately go on trial for allegedly having relations with an underage prostitute nicknamed ‘Ruby’.

The request for a fast-track trial will be made Wednesday, chief prosecutor Edmondo Bruti Liberati told reporters Tuesday.
Liberati and the three …. Original article  : Prosecutors to request Berlusconi trial over ‘Rubygate’.

Don’t free Davis, warns ex-spy chief

Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS/AKI) Former army officers will “take action” against the government if Pakistan releases US official Raymond Davis who shot dead two Pakistanis, ex-spy chief Hamid Gul has warned.

“If the government shows any softness in the case of Davis, former army officers would play their role in the defence of national interest,” …. Read the original article  : Don’t free Davis, warns ex-spy chief.

Two bank robbers killed in Jharkhand gun battle

BOKARO – Two bank robbers were killed and three others, including a police officer, were injured in a gun battle in this Jharkhand city Thursday.

“Four criminals barged into the Bank of Baroda in Sector 4. The security guard and others resisted the robbery. The criminals fired gunshots, injuring the security guard and a customer,” …. Source article  : Two bank robbers killed in Jharkhand gun battle.

Sacked Maoist army fighters attack UN office in Nepal

KATHMANDU – Seven young men, who had been discharged from the Maoist party’s guerrilla army after a UN verification said their recruitment was illegal, attacked an office of the world organisation in farwestern Nepal, injuring two guards, vandalising vehicles and smashing window panes, police said.

Led by Chandra Singh Khanal, the group attacked the UN …. Source  : Sacked Maoist army fighters attack UN office in Nepal.

Bangladeshi rape victim was whipped to death, court told

DHAKA – The teenager who died after she was raped and whipped a 100 times following a fatwa by local clerics had suffered “heavy wounds” all over her body, said a fresh autopsy report submitted to the high court here.

Media and judicial activism has helped revive the case of the teenager who was whipped …. Read the original article  : here.

Refused phone number, trooper kills woman kabaddi player

PATNA – Manisha Kumari, a woman kabaddi player, was shot dead by a CRPF trooper posted at a Patna stadium where she had been practicing for the 34th National Games when she refused to give him her phone number, police said Thursday. The trooper later turned the gun on himself and is in a critical … Read : Refused phone number, trooper kills woman kabaddi player.

Berlusconi vows to sue state over sex allegations

Rome, Feb 10 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has vowed to sue the state over “unfounded” and “shameful” allegations by “subversive” prosecutors who want to put him on trial for allegedly paying an underage prostitute for sex and abuse of office.

“In the end, the state will pay, as usual. I will sue the …. Read the original article  : Berlusconi vows to sue state over sex allegations.

Cops gun down gangster in Lucknow

LUCKNOW – A gangster, wanted in over 10 cases including murder and abduction, was gunned down while his three aides managed to escape in the shootout here, police said Thursday.

Gopal alias Guppan, aged around 30 years, was killed in a shootout late Wednesday in Sarvodaya Nagar locality.
“While carrying out a regular vehicle checking …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cops gun down gangster in Lucknow.

Former spymaster warns against handing over Raymond Davis

Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS/AKI) Former army officers will take action against the Pakistani government if it releases US official Raymond Davis, suspected of murder and espionage, ex-intelligence services chief and retired general Hamid Gul warned.

“If the government shows any softness in the case of Raymond Davis, former army officers would play their role in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Former spymaster warns against handing over Raymond Davis.

‘Over 250,000 killed by disasters worldwide in 2010???

UNITED NATIONS – Over a quarter of a million people were killed by disasters worldwide last year, making 2010 one of the deadliest years in more than a generation, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said.

Addressing an informal thematic debate in the UN General Assembly on disaster risk reduction, Ban warned that natural disasters could …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Over 250,000 killed by disasters worldwide in 2010′.

Apex court canteen worker commits suicide

NEW DELHI – A man employed in the Supreme Court’s canteen and a worker in a private company committed suicide in two separate incidents, police said Wednesday.

Apex court canteen worker Tema, 22, committed suicide by hanging himself inside his house in Krishan Nagar in east Delhi Tuesday night.
“The family members discovered him hanging [..] Read the original article: here.

Two Nigerians caught trying to abduct child

NEW DELHI – Two Nigerians were caught and beaten up by the public in north Delhis Burari area for attempting to kidnap a seven-year-old girl Wednesday, police said. Their accomplice managed to escape.

The incident occurred around 12.30 a.m. when the trio were seen running away with the child.
Passersby and locals of the area … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Two Nigerians caught trying to abduct child.

Handicapped woman rescued, four held

NEW DELHI – A 20-year-old handicapped woman from Jharkhand was rescued and four people were arrested from Delhi and Gurgaon on charges of abduction and molestation, police said Wednesday.

The four arrested people were identified as Saleem, 32, Pinku, 24, Sumeer, 38, and Sanjit, 28, all residents of Jharkhand. They were arrested during separate raids … Read more »»».

Woman nabbed with live cartridges at Delhi airport

NEW DELHI – A 23-year-old woman was arrested after she was caught with two cartridges minutes before she was to board a flight at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, police said Wednesday.

The woman has been identified as Neha Tomar, a resident of Ghaziabad. She was about to board a Kingfisher flight Sunday when … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Woman nabbed with live cartridges at Delhi airport.

Car crushes pet dog, 12 injured in clash

NEW DELHI – A pet dog was run over by a speeding car driven by its owner’s neighbour in east Delhi, leading to a clash between the two families in which 12 people were injured, police said Wednesday.

The incident took place around 11 p.m. Tuesday in east Delhi’s Trilokpuri area.
“Around 12 people …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Wheat ’scam’ exposed in Meghalaya

SHILLONG – The Meghalaya Right to Information Movement (MRTIM) Wednesday exposed what it termed a “wheat scam” worth crores of rupees after the Food Corporation of India (FCI) revealed that the state has been receiving wheat from 2008 but none of the fair price shops are distributing it.

Every month, the state receives its quota …. Source  : Wheat ’scam’ exposed in Meghalaya.

High court order on Binayak Sen’s bail plea Thursday (Third Lead)

BILASPUR – The Chhattisgarh High Court has reserved its order till Thursday on the bail plea of rights activist Binayak Sen even as the state government opposed it on the grounds of his links with the Maoists.

Sen is at present lodged in a jail in state capital Raipur following his sentencing to life …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nine killed in South African plane crash

PRETORIA – At least nine people were killed when a private plane crashed near Plettenberg Bay off South Africa’s southern coast, the company that owned the aircraft and whose CEO died in the accident, said.

The aircraft, which belonged to South African tiles company Italtile, lost its link from air traffic radar while travelling … Original article on : Nine killed in South African plane crash.

Abducted astrologer rescued, two held

NEW DELHI – An abducted Delhi-based astrologer was rescued with the arrest of two people in Gurgaon. The astrologer was allegedly kidnapped by his former client who had suffered huge losses due to his astrological advice, police said Wednesday.

The abductor, Surender, who is still absconding, wanted to make up for the losses by demanding … Read more >>.

Parents as accused: Aarushi murder’s similarity with others

NEW DELHI – As a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Wednesday ordered the trial of dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar for the 2008 murder of their teenaged daughter Aarushi, the 33-month-old case evoked memories of crimes where parents have faced allegations of harming their children.

“Similarities can be drawn between Aarushi …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Parents as accused: Aarushi murder’s similarity with others.

Two held for killing 70-year-old woman

NEW DELHI – Two men who wanted to get rich quick have been arrested here for strangling a 70-year-old unmarried woman and robbing her house of cash and jewellery, police said Wednesday.

The accused were identified as Mohammad Ibrahim, 21, and Aftab Ahmad, 30. Both hail from Bihar and lived in Shastri Park here.
They … Read more »»».

Firms warn staff of iPhone, iPad hacking

SYDNEY – Companies that let staff use iPhones and iPads for business have been warned that hackers could steal passwords from the device in just six minutes even if its lock is enabled.

The hack, which could seriously compromise a corporation’s critical infrastructure, was uncovered by experts in Germany and allows attackers to break into … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Firms warn staff of iPhone, iPad hacking.

Insurance claims from floods in Australia soar

SYDNEY – Insurance claims following Australia’s devastating floods in Queensland have reached the $2 billion mark, a media report said Friday.

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) Friday released a brief statement outlining the latest claim figures for the December-January floods, The Age newspaper reported.
The council says 43,755 claims had been received. These include … Read more »».

Gunmen attack police in Rafah after Mubarak speech

Al-ARISH – Clashes took place between police and unidentified gunmen in Rafah, a town near Egypt’s border with the Gaza Strip, witnesses said Friday, after President Hosni Mubarak refused to step down the day before.

Some people were ready to fire bullets in the air to celebrate Mubarak’s resignation, as was expected late Thursday. Gunmen … Read more »».

Man kills girl for spurning his friendship

LUCKNOW – A man gunned down a teenaged girl allegedly after she spurned his friendship, and later shot himself here Friday, police said. He is being treated at a trauma centre.

Ashish Kumar, 24, shot dead an 18-year-old student of New Public Inter College in Krishnanagar locality here.
According to police, Ashish killed the …. Original article  : Man kills girl for spurning his friendship.

Kidnapped boy rescued in Haryana, abductor injured

CHANDIGARH – An eight-year-old schoolboy kidnapped from Ambala in Haryana Thursday was rescued after a gunfight with his abductors here, police said Friday.

“The school bus had dropped Vansh near his house in Defence Colony (in Ambala) and his grandmother was waiting for him on the other side of the road. Eyewitnesses told us that … Original article on : Kidnapped boy rescued in Haryana, abductor injured.

Snowfall brings respite to wheat crops in China

BEIJING – Light to moderate snowfall has brought relief to the winter wheat crops in drought-hit areas of China, where more than seven million hectares of farmland have been affected due to a lingering drought.

The snowfall occurred Thursday in the parched grain-producing provinces of Anhui, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Shandong and Jiangsu, said Yang … Original source on Gaea Times at : Snowfall brings respite to wheat crops in China.

Two hurt in Karachi rail track blasts

ISLAMABAD – Two people were injured Friday in two blasts on a railway track in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, a media report said.

The explosions occurred near the Baloch Colony of the city, the Geo TV reported. The blasts caused minor damage to the rail track.
Rescue teams were dispatched to the site, … Read more >>>.

Snowfall eases drought in China

BEIJING – Widespread snowfall in the past two days has helped ease a severe drought gripping China’s winter wheat producing regions, said officials.

The snowfall occurred in the areas along the Yangtze, Huaihe and Yellow rivers, the country’s winter wheat producing regions, China Daily reported Friday.
The Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said that … Read more : Snowfall eases drought in China.

Mathura market fire destroys goods worth Rs.50 lakh

MATHURA – Goods worth Rs.50 lakh were destroyed after a broke out at a wholesale grain market here Friday, police said.

The fire engulfed around 30 establishments of the Mandi Samiti. The market is governed by the State Agriculture Produce and Marketing Board.
“Within a few minutes, the fire, which is believed to have erupted … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mathura market fire destroys goods worth Rs.50 lakh.

CRPF trooper who killed woman kabaddi player dies

PATNA/SHIMLA – A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper who fired at himself after shooting down a national-level woman kabaddi player died of his injuries at a hospital in the Bihar capital, police said Friday.

CRPF trooper Jaswant Singh was being treated at the Patna Medical College and Hospital. “He died Thursday night,” a police … Read : CRPF trooper who killed woman kabaddi player dies.

India needs ‘freedom movement’ to root out corruption: Dosanjh

TORONTO – Top Indo-Canadian leader Ujjal Dosanjh has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling for a “third freedom movement” to liberate India from corruption.

He joins eminent Indians, including Wipro chief Azim Premji, who last month drew the prime minister’s attention to the widening ‘governance deficit’ in an open letter.
In a … Original source on Gaea Times at : India needs ‘freedom movement’ to root out corruption: Dosanjh.

9 die in shootout in Mexico

Mexico City, Feb 11 (IANS/EFE) Eight gunmen and one soldier died in a shootout in the central Mexican state of Zacatecas, authorities said.

Two other soldiers were wounded in the clash, which broke out Wednesday when army troops were fired on while responding to a tip about the presence of armed men in the town …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 9 die in shootout in Mexico.

Rape victim dies in Agra after self-immolation

AGRA – A class five girl, who set herself ablaze after she was raped by two students of her school, has died after struggling for life for almost a fortnight with 70 percent burn injuries in a hospital here.

“The girl, who was studying in a school in Firozabad, was in a terrible condition and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rape victim dies in Agra after self-immolation.

Case of financial misdoing against Rajya Sabha deputy chairman

BANGALORE – The Karnataka government late Thursday said it had filed a police complaint against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K. Rehman Khan over alleged financial irregularities of around Rs.100 crore (Rs.1 billion).

The irregularities are said to have taken place in Bangalore-based Amanath Cooperative Bank when Khan was its chairman between 1989 and 2002.
The …. Original source  : Case of financial misdoing against Rajya Sabha deputy chairman.

Three Uttarakhand cops held after prisoner escapes

GHAZIABAD – Three Uttarakhand Police constables were detained Thursday after they tried to mislead police here about the escape of a criminal they had escorted to Delhi for a court case.

The three constables – Parminder, Sudhanshu and Rajendra Prasad – Wednesday brought Amit alias Bhura to Delhi from Dehradun for a hearing in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Three Uttarakhand cops held after prisoner escapes.

‘Sold’ Bhutanese boy recovered in Kashmir

SRINAGAR – The crime branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Thursday evening recovered a Bhutanese boy in Srinagar whose parents had complained to the Indian external affairs ministry that their son had been kidnapped and sold to a local in Srinagar.

Interpol, acting on the representation made by the parents, had flashed a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Sold’ Bhutanese boy recovered in Kashmir.

Bangladeshi accused of murder in US arrested

NEW DELHI – A Bangladeshi accused of a 1989 murder in the US was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here Thursday by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), an official said.

Mahfuz Huq was an absconder and was hiding in Bangladesh. An Interpol red corner notice had been issued against him at the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bangladeshi accused of murder in US arrested.

Deaf, mute youth held for minor’s rape

NEW DELHI – A class 3 student of a government school was raped by her deaf and mute neighbour in west Delhi, police said Thursday. The accused has been arrested.

Mannu, 20, was caught after a power utility employee came to the eigh-year-old girl’s help in Kanjhawala. The incident occurred around 3.15 p.m.
…. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Deaf, mute youth held for minor’s rape.

Six robbers planning V-Day celebrations held

NEW DELHI – They had planned to gift diamonds to their girlfriends on Valentines Day Feb 14 but as luck would have it, six members of a gang which committed more than 100 robberies and snatchings landed in police net a week before the day marking the celebration of love, an official said Thursday.

Police … Original source on Gaea Times at : Six robbers planning V-Day celebrations held.

Seven killed as truck ploughs into Congress meeting

BHOPAL – At least seven people died and 19 were injured when a runaway truck slammed into a roadside Congress meeting in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district Thursday, police said.

The meeting was being held at Silkua village in Kukshi constituency, where bypolls will be held Feb 14 along with Sonkutch, when the truck ploughed … Original source on Gaea Times at : Seven killed as truck ploughs into Congress meeting.

US flood aid reaches Sri Lanka

COLOMBO – More US assistance has reached Sri Lanka to aid the thousands hit by massive flooding.

The latest consignment of American assistance was handed over to Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa by US ambassador Patricia A. Butenis this week.
The supplies include 600 rolls of plastic sheeting and 1,000 mosquito nets and will …. Source  : US flood aid reaches Sri Lanka.

No clean chit to Karmapa in cash row yet: Dhumal

DHARAMSALA – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Saturday said Tibetan religious leader Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje has not yet been given a clean chit following the discovery of unaccounted money from his monastery, but added that the state government had not made any accusations against him.

Investigations are still on into the nearly … Read : No clean chit to Karmapa in cash row yet: Dhumal.

6.8-magnitude quake rocks Chile

CONCEPCION – A 6.8-magnitude quake rocked the Bio Bio region in southern Chile but there was no damage or casualty, Xinhua reported.

The quake occurred at 17.05 p.m. Friday, and its epicentre was located 45 km north of Concepcion at a depth of 28 km, the US geology survey said.
The …. Original source  : 6.8-magnitude quake rocks Chile.

Protect police officer as Gujarat riots witness, SIT urged

GANDHINAGAR – An NGO providing legal aid to victims of the 2002 riots has requested the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to protect senior police officer Rahul Sharma, a witness who was issued notice for making a compact disc containing call records of officials, politicians and rioters during the communal violence in the state.

NGO …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Protect police officer as Gujarat riots witness, SIT urged.

Fire guts Meerut factory, sports goods destroyed

MEERUT – A massive fire gutted a sports goods factory in this Uttar Pradesh city, destroying equipment worth lakhs of rupees, police said Saturday. No casualties were reported.

The fire engulfed the Premium Leg Guards Works, which manufactures cricket bats, pads, gloves and other sports goods, late Friday in Transport Nagar area.
“Within minutes, the …. Source article  : Fire guts Meerut factory, sports goods destroyed.

Man kills children before attempting suicide

MUZAFFARNAGAR – Depressed over strained relations with his wife who had killed herself earlier, a man poisoned his four minor children before attempting suicide here Friday, police said.

Vijay Pal, 38, a resident of Rampuri village, consumed a poisonous substance after administering it to his two daughters and two sons — aged between 4-11 years.
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Man shot over money dispute

NEW DELHI – A 32-year-old vehicle supplier was allegedly shot by his client in central Delhi after a heated argument between them over pending bills turned violent Friday afternoon, police said.

“The incident was reported from a private company, Shriram Info Visions office in West Patel Nagars E block. The victim has been identified as … Original source on Gaea Times at : Man shot over money dispute.

Three awarded death penalty for killing five of family

HARDOI – A court here Friday awarded the death penalty to three people for killing five members of a family in 2009, police said.

The fast track court-IV awarded the death penalty to Umesh Shukla and his two sons, who had killed Shriniwas, his wife and his three sons over a land dispute.
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Police rescue kidnapped father of PM’s security officer

NASHIK – Nashik police Friday rescued the kidnapped father of an officer from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s security detail and also apprehended the abductors, an official said.

The police rushed to the rescue efforts following an alert from Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur district superintendent of Police about the incident, Nashik Deputy Superintendent of Police P.R. Patil …. Original article  : Police rescue kidnapped father of PM’s security officer.

Gang of bus robbers busted, 11 arrested

NEW DELHI – To buy gifts for girlfriends and visit brothels, 11 men known as “karate gang” hijacked buses and robbed passengers here, making Rs.30,000-50,000 on every heist. The gang has been busted, police said Friday.

Nand Kishor, 38, also known as Karate, Ajid Hussain, 34, Maan Singh, 32, Mukesh, 35, Bunti, 22, Manoj, 19, …. Read the original article  : here.

Two arrested for killing peacocks

GHAZIABAD – Two poachers, who had killed two peacocks in Ghaziabad, were caught by alert farmers Friday and handed over to police, officials said.

Two men, carrying a sack, were passing along a field on the Kuchesar Road near Chaupala in Hapur area when they were stopped by farmers, who suspected the two had … Read more »».

Man kills girl for spurning friendship

LUCKNOW – A man shot dead a teenaged girl here Friday allegedly after she spurned his friendship and later shot himself, police said. He is being treated at a trauma centre.

Ashish Kumar Verma, 24, killed an 18-year-old student of New Public Inter College in Krishnanagar locality.
Police said Verma shot her after an altercation … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Man kills girl for spurning friendship.

Student forced to finish race dies

JHANSI – A class 9 student died here Friday after allegedly being forced to finish a race organised by his school administration in a sports meet, an official said.

Saddam, a student of Veerangana Jhalkaribai Inter College, fell unconscious after completing two laps of the race. He died while being rushed to hospital.
The victim’s … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Student forced to finish race dies.

Dalit girl killed for protesting harassment

BHOPAL – A minor Dalit girl died in Madhya Pradesh Friday after a boy who was harassing her set her ablaze after pouring kerosene on her, police said.

The gory killing took place Thursday in Narsinghpur district, about 200 km from here. The girl was rushed to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dalit girl killed for protesting harassment.

Court calls man ‘coward’ for killing woman, two kids

LONDON – A hoodlum in Britain, who set fire to a house killing a mother and her two young children, was Friday branded a coward by a judge who imprisoned him for 29 years.

Asjid Mahmood’s brother, Arshed Mahmood, 18, was also jailed for 17 years Friday for three counts of manslaughter.
The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Court calls man ‘coward’ for killing woman, two kids.

Prisoners in Andhra jails to get phone facility

HYDERABAD – Prisoners in Andhra Pradesh will soon be able to get in touch with family members through telephone.

Concerned over the increasing incidents of seizure of mobile phones in jails, the government decided to provide a telephone to prisoners to help them to speak to their near and dear ones.
The authorities hope … Original source on Gaea Times at : Prisoners in Andhra jails to get phone facility.

Minor girl burnt alive for protesting harassment

BHOPAL – A Scheduled Caste minor girl has been burnt alive after she protested to being teased by a youth in Narsinghpur district of Madhya Pradesh, police said Friday.

“A few days back, the 15-year-old victim had protested to teasing by Dasrath Choudhary. Yesterday (Thursday), the boy poured kerosene on her and burnt her alive. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Minor girl burnt alive for protesting harassment.

Court rejects Maudany’s bail plea

BANGALORE – The Karnataka High Court Friday rejected the bail plea of Abdul Nasir Maudany, leader of the Kerala-based Peoples Democractic Party and an accused in the Banglaore blasts case.

Maudany has been in a Bangalore jail since Aug 17 last year after his arrest in Kerala.
Justice V. Jagannathan accepted the state government’s plea … Original article on : Court rejects Maudany’s bail plea.

US official to be charged with murder: Pakistani police

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistani police Friday said they will lodge a murder charge against the US official Raymond Davis, whose judicial custody was extended by 14 days by a court in Lahore.

Davis, an official with US diplomatic mission in Pakistan, was arrested Jan 27 after he shot dead two Pakistani men in Lahore. Davis …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Upper-casing password can foolproof your e-mail account

LONDON – Simply upper-casing your password can minimise a hacker’s chance of finding out your account.

A six-letter password in lower-case text takes a hacker’s computer just 10 minutes to crack. But make those letters upper-case and it takes 10 hours for it to randomly work out your password.
Add numbers and/or symbols to your …. Original article  : Upper-casing password can foolproof your e-mail account.

Gales leave thousands blacked out in south European Russia

Moscow, Feb 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Strong winds have damaged power transmission lines in south European Russia, leaving thousands blacked out in the Volgograd Region, a regional emergencies spokeswoman said Sunday.

“A total of 16,637 people remain without electricity in the region,” spokeswoman Ilona Yegorova said.
The strong winds caused power outages in 30 towns and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gales leave thousands blacked out in south European Russia.

Promising Canada journey, Punjab couple duped siblings of Rs.2 mn

PHAGWARA – A couple has been booked for duping two brothers of Rs.2 million (Rs.20 lakh) on the pretext of helping them settle in Canada, police said here Sunday.

The accused — Jagmohan Sharma and his wife Kulwinder Kaur — are residents of Amritsar city. Police said Simranjeet Singh and Pardeep Singh, residents of Pandwa …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Promising Canada journey, Punjab couple duped siblings of Rs.2 mn.

Somali pirates face gallows in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Seven Somali hijackers, including three minors, face a possible death sentence under Malaysian law for attempting to hijack a Malaysian vessel in the Gulf of Aden.

They were produced before a magistrate’s court here and charged with discharging their firearms at Malaysian commandos. The offence, under Section 3 of the …. Original article  : Somali pirates face gallows in Malaysia.

Man survives shark attack in Australia

MELBOURNE – A 59-year-old man was attacked by a shark in western Australia’s Exmouth town, but lived to tell the tale.

After Saturday’s attack, the man received at least 50 stitches on his arm at a hospital.
Police said the man was snorkelling on the west side of Exmouth in Lakeside …. Original source  : Man survives shark attack in Australia.

13-year-old beggar gangraped, killed in Taj city

AGRA – A day after a missing 13-year-old beggar girl’s body was found in a drain, an autopsy has revealed that she was gangraped, subjected to unnatural sex and killed, police said here Sunday.

An autorickshaw driver found the body floating in an open drain near Kidwai Park Saturday evening.
The girl’s mother who … Original source on Gaea Times at : 13-year-old beggar gangraped, killed in Taj city.

15 killed in stampede at Nigerian political rally

NAIROBI – A stampede during a campaign rally for Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan left some 15 people dead and numerous injured at a stadium in southern Nigeria, local media said Sunday.

The stampede occured Saturday near the main entrance to a stadium where Jonathan’s party was holding an event in Port Harcourt. Security personnel … Read more : 15 killed in stampede at Nigerian political rally.

Constable dies during endurance test

LUCKNOW – A 50-year-old police constable died Saturday while running as part of an endurance test in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

Special Director General of Police Brij Lal said: Constable Mahabir Pandey was appearing for a promotion examination of which a 10-km run is an essential part. He completed two laps but collapsed during the …. Original source  : Constable dies during endurance test.

Man killed in vehicle collision

NEW DELHI – A 22-year old man was killed when the vehicle he was in was hit by a speeding bus in north Delhi Saturday, police said.

Prem Singh was on his way to Jahangirpuri in north Delhi in Mahindra pick-up carrying vegetables when the vehicle was hit by the Haryana Roadways bus at the …. Source  : Man killed in vehicle collision.

Proclaimed offender, aide held

NEW DELHI – Two people, including a man declared a proclaimed offender by courts in five cases including attempt to murder and rioting, were arrested in south Delhi, police said Saturday.

Anni Massey, 32, a proclaimed offender, and Ajay, 31, who also has a criminal record, were arrested from Lado Sarai Friday.
“Following a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Proclaimed offender, aide held.

Four held for stealing phones worth Rs.1 crore

NEW DELHI – Four members of a gang involved in kidnapping and robbery have been arrested and 2,850 stolen mobile phones worth more than Rs.1 crore recovered in north Delhi, police said Saturday.

Amit, 25, the kingpin, Dharmender, 26, Sachin, 22, and Praveen, 22, were arrested Friday from Sultanpuri. One of their associate Pradeep, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

17 Delhi Police cops rewarded for good work

NEW DELHI – To motivate beat officers, Delhi Police Commissioner B.K. Gupta Saturday rewarded 17 constables from different police stations for their exceptional work.

Gupta also said that he has decided to reward the best beat officers from each police station every month so as to encourage them. The various deputy commissioners of police will … Read : 17 Delhi Police cops rewarded for good work.

Ex-legislator’s son shot dead by relative

NAGPUR – This Maharashtra city was shaken Saturday afternoon when a former legislators son was shot dead by his brother-in-law inside a marriage marquee, police said. The assailant was arrested.

The incident took place at the wedding ceremony of a relative of former Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Indu Nakade from Gadchiroli, in Nagpur this afternoon.
…. Original article  : Ex-legislator’s son shot dead by relative.

No clean chit to Karmapa in cash row yet: Dhumal (Second Lead)

DHARAMSALA – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Saturday said Tibetan religious leader Karmapa has not yet been given a clean chit following the recovery of unaccounted money from his monastery, and added that the government had not made any accusations against him either.

Investigations are still on into the nearly Rs.70 million worth …. Original source  : No clean chit to Karmapa in cash row yet: Dhumal (Second Lead).

Ex-Liberian president stashed $400 mn: WikiLeaks

LONDON – Former Liberian president Charles Taylor, facing trial for his involvement in war crimes in Sierra Leone, may have amassed $400 million but only a fraction of his wealth could be recovered, the leaked US embassy cables have revealed.

US officials were told that if Taylor is found guilty of war crimes, the … Read : Ex-Liberian president stashed $400 mn: WikiLeaks.

Jilted lover throws acid on girl, family

PRATAPGARH – Angered by repeated rejections from a teenaged girl, a man barged into her home here and threw acid on the girl and two of her family members, police said Saturday. The condition of the victims is serious.

Sattar, aged around 23 years, threw acid on the 16-year-old girl, her elder sister and brother-in-law …. Source article  : Jilted lover throws acid on girl, family.

Kalmadi aide sent to five-day CBI custody

NEW DELHI – Shekhar Deorukhkar, an aide of then Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee (OC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi, was Saturday brought before a special court here and sent to five days in remand of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), an official said.

“He was presented before the magistrate in the court and has been … Read more : Kalmadi aide sent to five-day CBI custody.

Egypt reduces curfew hours

Cairo, Feb 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Egypt’s interim authorities shortened the curfew hours Saturday, setting the new time from midnight to 6 a.m., state TV reported.

Friday night, tens of thousands of people defied the curfew – previously set from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. – to celebrate the end of President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule.
…. Source  : Egypt reduces curfew hours.

Rejected by dance reality shows, 9-year-old hangs self

KOLKATA – Parents of nine-year-old Sandeep Mondal used to watch in bemusement when their son used to prance in front of the TV, nursing his dream of appearing in at least one of the numerous dance reality shows. But nothing could have prepared them for the horror of Friday night – when they found … Read more : Rejected by dance reality shows, 9-year-old hangs self.

Lalgarh carnage: Police announce reward for information

KOLKATA – The criminal investigation department (CID) of West Bengal police probing the Lalgarh carnage Saturday released photographs of the accused including five Communist party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leaders, police said.

The photographs of the six persons accused in the incident have been released and cash reward of Rs.50,000 for person proving information leading to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lalgarh carnage: Police announce reward for information.

Day 4 of Darjeeling shutdown: Interlocutor meets officials

KOLKATA/DARJEELING – The central government-appointed interlocutor Vijay Madan visited West Bengal’s Darjeeling hills to assess the situation Saturday, day four of an indefinite shutdown the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) has called to protest its three supporters’ death in police firing.

“Interlocutor Lieutenant General (retired) Vijay Madan held meeting with the senior police officers and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Day 4 of Darjeeling shutdown: Interlocutor meets officials.

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