Police summons doctors over ‘loopholes’ in Nirupama’s autopsy

RANCHI – Was Delhi scribe Nirupama Pathak’s death murder or suicide — Jharkhand Police are wondering and have summoned the three doctors who performed the autopsy of the journalist over “several loopholes” in the postmortem report.

“The Koderma police Sunday summoned the medical board members who conducted autopsy for interrogation. The autopsy report has confused police …. Source article  : Police summons doctors over ‘loopholes’ in Nirupama’s autopsy.

22 injured as bus overturns in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL – At least 22 people were injured, six of them critically, when the bus in which they were travelling overturned in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhattarpur district Sunday morning, police said.

The bus was carrying pilgrims from Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh to Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. The pilgrims belonged to Ahmednagar in Maharashtra.
“The bus … Read more : 22 injured as bus overturns in Madhya Pradesh.

Mother attends last rites of killed scribe (Second Lead)

RANCHI – Sudha Pathak, mother of Nirupama who was found murdered at her Jharkhand home last month, Sunday attended the last rites of the Delhi journalist after she was released on parole by a court, authorities said.

“Sudha Pathak was sent to her home to attend the last rites of her daughter. The chief judicial magistrate …. Original article  : Mother attends last rites of killed scribe (Second Lead).

Two bodies found on rail track in southeast Delhi

NEW DELHI – A woman and a child were found dead on a railway track in southeast Delhi, police said Sunday.

“We recovered two unidentified bodies of a woman, aged 26, and a four-year-old girl child,” a senior police official told IANS, adding that the bodies were found at the railway track in Harikesh Nagar near …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Two bodies found on rail track in southeast Delhi.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles western Indonesia; tsunami watch canceled

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles western Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 rattled Indonesia’s North Sumatra province Sunday, prompting a brief local tsunami watch, knocking out power and damaging some homes, officials said.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the afternoon quake hit 135 miles (220 kilometers) southeast of Banda Aceh at a … Read more >>.

11 die in Siberia mine blasts (Lead, Changing dateline)

Kemerovo (Russia), May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Eleven miners were killed and 41 injured in two West Siberian coal mine blasts, authorities said Sunday.

A spokesman for the Russian emergencies ministry said Sunday that 64 miners and 20 rescuers are trapped in the mine at the moment.
Investigators suspect a breach in safety rules to be …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Telugu actor Navdeep arrested for drunken driving

HYDERABAD – In true filmi style, young Telugu film actor P. Navdeep was early Sunday arrested for drunken and rash driving after a hot chase, police said.

In a reversal of roles, the hero turned villain when he tried to give the slip to the police after spotting a police team checking vehicles for drunken driving … Read more >>.

Tsunami warning issued after strong quake off Indonesia

JAKARTA – Indonesia issued a tsunami warning Sunday after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Sumatran coast of Aceh province.

The quake was recorded at 0559 GMT with the epicentre 66 km southwest of Maulaboh in West Aceh district, according to the Meteorology, Geophysics and Climatology Agency.
There were no reports of damage or casualties.
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BP’s 1st attempt to divert Gulf oil leak fails because of ice crystals; tar washes up in Ala.

1st try to divert oil fails; tar blobs hit Ala.

ON THE GULF OF MEXICO – As a massive oil leak spit thousands of gallons more crude into the Gulf of Mexico, a big box that BP hoped would be its savior sat idle hundreds of feet away, encased in ice crystals.
The company’s first attempt to …. Source  : BP’s 1st attempt to divert Gulf oil leak fails because of ice crystals; tar washes up in Ala..

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles western Indonesia, prompting tsunami watch

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles western Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 rattled Indonesia’s North Sumatra province Sunday, prompting a local tsunami watch, knocking out power and damaging some homes, officials said.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the afternoon quake hit 135 miles (220 kilometers) southeast of Banda Aceh at a depth …. Source  : Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles western Indonesia, prompting tsunami watch.

Saltwater Crocodile Kills Girl

ANDAMAN, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)-An US student who was visiting Andaman Islands of India was killed by a Saltwater Crocodile. Reportedly, Lauren Failla was out in the Andaman Islands for a vacation with her boyfriend. When out in Andaman Islands, she went missing on April 28 and recently her body was found mauled by the saltwater crocodile.
It …. Source article  : Saltwater Crocodile Kills Girl.

Mom out on parole for last rites of killed scribe

RANCHI – Sudha Pathak, mother of Nirupama who was found murdered at her Jharkhand home last month, was Sunday released on parole for three days for the last rites of the Delhi journalist, police said.

Sudha was arrested May 3 on the basis of circumstantial evidences and charged with killing Nirupama.
According to family members, …. Original article  : Mom out on parole for last rites of killed scribe.

Iran hangs 5 Kurdish activists convicted of bombings, membership of armed opposition groups

Iran hangs 5 Kurdish activists for bombings

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran on Sunday hanged five Kurdish activists convicted of membership of armed opposition groups and involvement in bombings, the country’s official news agency, IRNA, reported.
It said the five, who include one woman, were hanged at dawn at Evin prison, north of the capital Tehran.
The five were … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iran hangs 5 Kurdish activists convicted of bombings, membership of armed opposition groups.

Staten Island ferry Barberi idled after accident injures dozens

Staten Island ferry boat idled with accident

NEW YORK – A Staten Island ferry that malfunctioned and smashed into a pier tossing passengers to the deck and hurting as many as 37 has been idled, while federal and local officials try to figure out what went wrong.
The Andrew J. Barberi that hit a pier at St. …. Original source  : Staten Island ferry Barberi idled after accident injures dozens.

Mom let out on bail for last rites of killed scribe

RANCHI – Sudha Pathak, mother of Nirupama who was found murdered at her Jharkhand home last month, was Sunday released on three days’ bail for the last rites of the Delhi journalist, police said.

Sudha was arrested May 3 on the basis of circumstantial evidences and charged with killing Nirupama.
According to family members, the … Read : Mom let out on bail for last rites of killed scribe.

3 held for uploading duplicate mobile identity numbers

INDORE – Three people have been arrested here on charges of uploading duplicate International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers in Chinese cell phones, police said Sunday.

“The cops stumbled upon the illegal activity after a man complained that he was receiving abusive calls on his mobile,” Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Arvind Tiwari told IANS.
“On … Original article on : 3 held for uploading duplicate mobile identity numbers.

Three fire incidents in capital, no casualties

NEW DELHI – Two factories were damaged in separate fire incidents in the capital Saturday night, while another blaze in a high-rise also destroyed valuable property, police said. However, no casualties were reported.

The first fire was reported in Narela Industrial area in northwest Delhi in a leather factory. The blaze damaged the stored goods, according …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Johnson has goal, two assists in Earthquakes’ 4-0 win over Red Bulls

Johnson helps Earthquakes beat Red Bulls 4-0

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Ryan Johnson scored his first goal of the season and added two assists to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 4-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
Joey Gjertsen, Chris Wondolowski and defender Bobby Burling also scored for San Jose (4-2-0), … Original source on Gaea Times at : Johnson has goal, two assists in Earthquakes’ 4-0 win over Red Bulls.

Chinese man makes $2 mn from fake institute

BEIJING – A Chinese man who raked in 16 million yuan (over $2 million) claiming to be a high-level government official at a fake training centre for civil servants has been charged with fraud and faces up to a life term in prison.

Zhang Ningquan, who called himself director general of the “China Scale Investigator Management … Read more >>>.

Blast hits Russia’s largest coal mine, 11 workers killed, 41 injured

Blast hits Russia’s largest coal mine, 11 dead

MOSCOW – Two explosions tore through Russia’s largest underground coal mine, killing at least 11 workers and injuring 41 others, an emergency services ministry official said Sunday. A further 84 people remained trapped in the mine, including rescue workers.
Ministry spokeswoman Elena Chernova said on state news TV channel …. Read the original article  : Blast hits Russia’s largest coal mine, 11 workers killed, 41 injured.