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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Britain’s Brown vows to take blame if his Labour Party is ousted after 13 years in office
UK’s Brown: I’ll take blame for election defeat
LONDON – British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says he’ll take the blame if his party fails in the country’s national election – a hint that he might step down as party leader if he loses power.
Brown told GMTV television Tuesday that he would “take full responsibility” if his …. Read the original article : Britain’s Brown vows to take blame if his Labour Party is ousted after 13 years in office.
Orissa Discoms Announce Results
BHUBANESHWAR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Orissa Discoms has declared the results of the recruitment. The examinations were held this year itself, in February, for the posts of the Graduate Engineering Trainee, Graduate Diploma Trainee and Clerks. Currently, the results are available in the official website of the institution. The web address, for those who do …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Orissa Discoms Announce Results.
Afghan, NATO operation kills 5 militants
Afghan, NATO operation kills 5 militants
KABUL – A joint operation between Afghan and NATO forces killed five militants in central Afghanistan, the defense ministry said Tuesday.
Several militants also were arrested in Monday’s operation in Gezeb district of Daykundi province. All were involved in “disrupting security” in the area and planting roadside bombs, the ministry said.
In … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Afghan, NATO operation kills 5 militants.
Nithari murder case: Surender Koli found guilty of seven-year-old’s murder
GHAZIABAD – A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Tuesday found Surender Koli guilty of the murder of seven-year-old Aarti, one of the 19 women and children from Noida’s Nithari village whose body parts were found in a drain.
Nepal Maoists general strike enters third day
KATHMANDU – Normal life across Nepal was crippled for the third consecutive day on Tuesday in the wake of a nationwide indefinite general strike.
Transportation, market places, academic institutions and industries were brought to a virtual standstill. … Read more >>>.
NGO asks Malaysian Government to promote Hinduism
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Government has been urged by an NGO, the Malaysia Hindu Sangam, to give more importance to the growth of Hinduism under the Tenth Malaysia Plan.
NGO president Mohan Shan said that a memorandum on the matter … Read more »»».
World’s oldest woman, 114, dies
LONDON – Kama Chinen, from Okinawa in southern Japan, believed to be the oldest person in the world has died at the age of 114 years and 356 days old.
Before her death, Chinen topped a list of … Original article on : World’s oldest woman, 114, dies.
Chennai too has a Taj Mahal
CHENNAI – In a bid to woo tourists, the tourism department of Tamil Nadu sets up an artificial waterfall and a replica of the Taj Mahal in Chennai.
As a part of the 45 day summer festival or Kodai Tiruvizha, a replica of Taj …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Storm causes havoc in West Bengal
BANKURA – A huge storm and rains paralyzed normal life in West Bengal’s Bankura District on Monday.
At least two people were killed in the Taldangra village of the district, while over 50 were injured. Over hundreds houses were also destroyed.
Some of …. Source article : Storm causes havoc in West Bengal.
Tibetan scribes in India appeal to China to release Tibetan journalists
DHARAMSHALA – Tibetan journalists in-exile in Dharamshala have urged China to release all journalists jailed in Tibet and allow the international media to visit the region.
“We want to appeal to the Chinese government to release all the journalists jailed in Tibet and last year we also made … Original article on : Tibetan scribes in India appeal to China to release Tibetan journalists.
Air travellers can face problems as volcanic ash returns to threaten flights
LONDON – Air travellers could face further problems on Tuesday as experts monitored the return of the volcanic ash cloud over UK airspace
The skies over parts of Scotland were closed as a precaution last night after an increased concentration of volcanic ash was detected …. Original source : Air travellers can face problems as volcanic ash returns to threaten flights.
8 Pak pilots complete F-16 flying training in US
ISLAMABAD – Eight fighter pilots of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have completed their seven month training for the advance F-16 combat jets.
The flying training conducted in Tucson, Arizona included a fighter conversion course on the F-16 C/D aircraft, flight lead upgrade …. Source : 8 Pak pilots complete F-16 flying training in US.
Indian origin climate researcher, partner say Copenhagen Accord objectives an uphill task
SAN DIEGO US – Two climate change researchers have warned that the goals spelt out in the Copenhagen Accord will be a “Herculean” task.
Indian origin Veerabhadran Ramanathan and Yangyang Xu, climate researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego are advocates of fast-action climate change strategies.
“Without an … Read : Indian origin climate researcher, partner say Copenhagen Accord objectives an uphill task.
US has over 5000 existing nuclear war-heads
LONDON – The size of the United States’ nuclear warheads is estimated to be 5113, the Pentagon has disclosed, but according to the Federation of American Scientists an estimated 4,600 have been retired or dismantled.
According to The Telegraph, US and Russia together account for over 95 …. Original article : US has over 5000 existing nuclear war-heads.
Osama may be living comfortably in Iran
NEW YORK – Elusive Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden may be leading a comfortable existence surrounded by his wives and children and protected by the Iran Revolutionary Guards.
According to a new documentary movie made by leading falconer, Alan Parrot titled ‘Feathered Cocaine’ Osama is not … Read more »».
Uproar in Parliament over 2G spectrum, Mumbai motormen strike
NEW DELHI – Opposition members on Tuesday forced an adjournment of proceedings in the Lok Sabha, raising several issues, including the ongoing Mumbai motormen strike and the controversy surrounding 2G spectrum bids.
Shiv Sena members trooped into the well flashing placards ‘Mumbai comes …. Read the original article : here.
Report: Iran to hold new war games in strategic Persian Gulf, 2nd such exercise in a month
Iran to hold new maneuvers in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN, Iran – In the second military show in less than a month, Iran will hold a new set of maneuvers in the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.
Iran regularly holds such military exercises but they are likely …. Read the original article : Report: Iran to hold new war games in strategic Persian Gulf, 2nd such exercise in a month.
ESMA Act On Striking Railwaymen?
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- To bring the rail strike that has paralyzed the life in Mumbai for the last two days to an end, Central Railway has suspended 20 of the striking motormen. The motormen went on an indefinite strike since Monday asking for enhanced wages and other facilities. They showed no sign of … Original article on : ESMA Act On Striking Railwaymen?.
Hindustan Motors Approaches BIFR
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- One of the oldest car manufacturers of India Hindustan Motors is proving out to be a Timex watch in a digital age. Reportedly, Hindustan Motors net sales have witnessed a steady downfall by 50% which is a terrible blow to the Ambassador maker. As an obvious consequence, Hindustan Motors has approached …. Original source : Hindustan Motors Approaches BIFR.
2 Peace Prize winners at the table: Obama invites author and activist Elie Wiesel to lunch
Obama hosting Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel for lunch
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is inviting fellow Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel back to the White House.
Obama is having lunch with the author and activist at the executive mansion on Tuesday.
The lunch with Wiesel, a strong supporter of Israel, comes during a period of strained relations … Original source on Gaea Times at : 2 Peace Prize winners at the table: Obama invites author and activist Elie Wiesel to lunch.