Workshop to save endangered stag organised in Srinagar

SRINAGAR – Wildlife authorities of Jammu and Kashmir have organized a workshop to formulate strategies for saving the endangered Hangul or Kashmir Stag, which is nearing extinction.

The workshop was held on Sunday (March 28) in Dachigam National Park, 25 kilometres [..] Read the original article: here.

India agrees to review Nimoo Bazgo water project’s design

LAHORE – While India has rejected six out of eight objections raised by Pakistan over the Nimoo Bazgo water project, it has agreed to review the design of the project.

During the first day of the three-day meeting of the Indus River Commission in Lahore, Pakistani officials raised concerns about the construction …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : India agrees to review Nimoo Bazgo water project’s design.

Nepal Maoists seek support from other parties to topple govt.

KATHMANDU – The UCPN (Maoist) has intensified bilateral discussions with different parties in an attempt to get their support against the current coalition government.

Maoist leaders met Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) leaders this morning.
After the meeting Maoist leaders claimed that they received support … Original article on : Nepal Maoists seek support from other parties to topple govt..

Huge cache of Maoist arms busted in Bihar

GAYA – Police seized a huge cache of arms, ammunitions and belongings of Maoists after destroying their hideouts In Bihar’s Gaya District.

In a joint operation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) on Sunday, eight hideouts of … Read more »»».

Primary school teachers in UK ‘most at risk of assault’

LONDON – A new survey of teachers in the UK has suggested that primary school pupils are more likely to be violent than those in secondary schools.he poll covering over 1000 teachers revealed that over one-fourth had been assaulted. One teacher [..] Read the original article: here.

‘Internet addiction to be named a disease in China’

NEW DELHI – Internet addiction among young Chinese may soon be labelled a disease, a Chinese daily has reported.

According to the Guangzhou Daily, the Ministry of Health is conducting a study on Internet addiction.
Shen Jiahong, director of …. Original source  : ‘Internet addiction to be named a disease in China’.

153 trapped in flooded mine in China

Xiangning (Shanxi, China), – At least 153 people are reportedly trapped in flooded underground coal mine, rescuers said late Sunday night.

The official Xinhua news agency said investigations showed that 261 workers were in the pit of Wangjialing Coal Mine under construction when … Read : 153 trapped in flooded mine in China.

‘Princess Di was killed to end romance with Dodi’

LONDON – The mystery surrounding the death of Princess Diana has been resurrected amid renewed claims by Britain’s renowned defence lawyer that her death was brought about by a failed attempt to end her romance with Dodi Fayed.

Michael Mansfield QC claims … Read : ‘Princess Di was killed to end romance with Dodi’.

McDonald’s employee taunts obese client with ‘fat’ receipt

LONDON – An employee working for McDonald has led an obese man to lock himself in the house after allegedly writing the word “FAT” on his receipt.

Richard Willard, who weighs 25 stone and is due for a gastric band operation, stopped at the outlet near his Sussex home …. Source article  : McDonald’s employee taunts obese client with ‘fat’ receipt.

Malaysian officials crack down on ‘marriages of convenience’

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian officials are working to expose a syndicate believed to be involved in encouraging “marriages of convenience”.

Foreign women, who arrive in search of work, were said to be hiring local men as their husbands for a monthly fee of … Read more »»».

Moscow Metro blast toll rises to 41, authorities suspect human bomb involvement

MOSCOW – At least 41 people were reportedly killed in twin explosions on the Metro system in central Moscow on Monday morning.

Following the incident, the Russian administration expressed suspicion over the blast being suicidal in nature.
Moscow’s metro is one of … Original article on : Moscow Metro blast toll rises to 41, authorities suspect human bomb involvement.

Pak Army kills 22 Taliban militants in Orakzai

PARACHINAR – The Pakistani Army reportedly killed 22 Taliban insurgents near the Afghanistan border on Sunday after a group of militants attacked an army base with rockets and utomatic weapons.

The Dawn quoted Samiullah Khan, a Pakistani government official, as saying that the fighting occurred in the Orakzai … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak Army kills 22 Taliban militants in Orakzai.

Some suspects in FBI raids in Midwest expected in court; Christian militia may be a target

At least 3 arrests after FBI raids in Midwest

ADRIAN, Mich. – A Christian militia group was a target of at least one of a series of weekend raids the FBI conducted in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, a Michigan militia leader says.
The FBI said Sunday that it had conducted raids in the three states, resulting in … Read more : Some suspects in FBI raids in Midwest expected in court; Christian militia may be a target.

Indian Army sounds terror alert in J-K

SRINAGAR – The Indian Army on Monday sounded a terror alert, claiming that as many as 400 infiltrators are attempting to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir.

“This is going to be hot summer terrorism-wise in Kashmir as approximately 300 militants …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indian Army sounds terror alert in J-K.

Video of 17-year-old Swat girl’s flogging was ‘fake’

PESHAWAR – The video footage showing a 17-year-old Swat girl being publicly flogged by the Taliban has been termed a “fake” by its maker.

The Swat resident, who had shot the grainy video depicting a girl being pinned down by three men and lashed 34 times for allegedly being seen with a man who … Read more : Video of 17-year-old Swat girl’s flogging was ‘fake’.

Teen alcoholics causing an underage-drinking epidemic in Britain

LONDON – Britain is battling an underage-drinking epidemic, with thousands of under-18s being enrolled into rehab every year, according to medical experts and politicians.

New figures show that 8,000 under-18s are being admitted to A andE every year for drink-related problems.
Most of the teenagers only drink at weekends and … Read : Teen alcoholics causing an underage-drinking epidemic in Britain.

Pope refuses to be intimidated by sex abuse claims

LONDON – Pope Benedict XVI has said that the Catholic Church would “not be intimidated” by the sexual abuse scandal surrounding it.

The 82-year-old Pontiff spoke to tens of thousands of pilgrims at St Peter’s Square in a Palm Sunday service at the start of Holy Week.
“From …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pope refuses to be intimidated by sex abuse claims.

Indonesian villagers hunt for 7-meter-long python that strangled 13-year-old boy

Indonesian village hunts for 7-meter killer python

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesian villagers are hunting a giant python that killed a 13-year-old boy a week ago on Sumatra island.
Police Chief Capt. Joshua Tampubolon said Monday that the 23-feet-long (7-meter-long) python was believed to be hiding in waterway tunnels built by a textile company for its industrial waste.
Villagers …. Source  : Indonesian villagers hunt for 7-meter-long python that strangled 13-year-old boy.

Indian crooner Hariharan to perform in Dhaka

DHAKA – Popular Indian singer Hariharan will perform for the first time in Bangladesh at a show to be held Thursday.

Hariharan’s latest ghazal album “Lahore Ke Rang, Hari Ke Sang”, with renowned composers from Pakistan, has won him rave reviews and critical acclaim.
He also coined the terminology “Urdu Blues” with his immensely successful album …. Read the original article  : here.

Thirty-six injured in Hyderabad communal clash

HYDERABAD – At least 36 people were reportedly injured in a clash that took place between two communities in Hyderabad.

The Rapid Action Force (RAF) and the state police were deployed in Moosa Bowli, Hussaini Alam, Purana Pul, Begum Bazar, and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Thirty-six injured in Hyderabad communal clash.