Nawaz, Shahbaz Sharif defaulters in nine Pakistani banks

LAHORE – Nawaz Sharif and his brother, Shahbaz, defaulted on nine Pakistani banks and gave death threats to Hamesh Khan after he refused to sanction a loan of Rs 500 million to them during his tenure as the President of the Bank of Punjab.

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Volcanic ash makes Kingfisher, Air India cancel flights to London

MUMBAI – With the closure of London’s Heathrow Airport and Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport due to the drifting of volcanic ash from Iceland, Kingfisher Airlines and Air India reportedly on Monday cancelled all its flights to London.

“Having assessed the current information received from Eurocontrol, and the trends indicating anticipated closure of the airspace over London Heaththrow …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nixon’s grandson shocks staunch GOP loyalists with engagement to 20-year-old heiress

NEW YORK – Richard Nixon’s grandson, Chris Cox, 31, has shocked the Long Island’s conservative high society with his engagement to 20-year-old heiress Andrea Catsimatidis.

Andrea is the daughter of billionaire John Catsimatidis. Earlier Catsimatidis had expressed his dismay over the engagement.

“I’m shell-shocked,” he told The Post.

He has since recovered and embraced his future son-in-law.

“Chris …. Original source  : Nixon’s grandson shocks staunch GOP loyalists with engagement to 20-year-old heiress.

Militant outfit busted in Kupwara

KUPWARA – Security forces busted a militant outfit and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions from the forests in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara District on Monday.

The hideout was unearthed during an ongoing search and cordon operation in the Afroda forests, which has been continuing for the past one week.

“Ten AK rifles, 160 MM …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Militant outfit busted in Kupwara.

Taliban’s presence in Pak Punjab officially accepted

ISLAMABAD – The police of Pakistan’s Punjab province has officially accepted for the first time presence the Taliban and filed an FIR depicting the grim realities of Talibanisation in the area.

Though the provincial government is in a state of denial, the Punjab Police have officially admitted the presence of the Taliban network in Jhang district … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Taliban’s presence in Pak Punjab officially accepted.

Pakistani terrorists’ new ways of money making

LAHORE – Pakistani terrorists are adopting new ways of money making by giving death, kidnapping threats to government officials.

Senior Government officials in Pakistan’s Punjab province have received death threats from terrorists, as target killings, kidnappings and extortion are being termed the “new ways” adopted by terrorists to cater for their funds.

SSP Special Investigative …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Man spends 7yrs solving jigsaw puzzle – only to find one piece missing!

LONDON – An 86-year-old man, who spent seven and a half years solving a massive jigsaw, has expressed his dismay at finding a piece of the puzzle missing.

Jack Harris, who turned his house upside down looking for the missing piece, fears that it has been eaten by one of his family’s dogs.

And the time … Read more : Man spends 7yrs solving jigsaw puzzle – only to find one piece missing!.

Malaysian divorcee offers sex to pay for engagement

KUALA LUMPUR – A young Malaysian divorcee reportedly offered sex to male customers at a Kuala Lumpur restaurant in order to finance her upcoming engagement.

According to the Berita Minggu, the woman, who identified herself as Ma, said she asked for RM100, not inclusive of hotel room charges, from each client who wanted to have sex …. Original article  : Malaysian divorcee offers sex to pay for engagement.

Nepal butler inherits two luxury apartments in celebrity hub Manhattan

MELBOURNE – A lucky Nepali butler has been bequeathed two apartments in the Dakota building in Central Park West, engraved in public memory as the site of John Lennon’s assassination.

He will also receive 80 paintings by Russian master Pavel Tchelitchew , as part of the inheritance.

A far cry from Indra Tamang’s humble Himalayan roots, the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nepal butler inherits two luxury apartments in celebrity hub Manhattan.

Ladakh farmers switch to organic farming

LADAKH – Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh region are switching to organic farming and have decided to avoid the usage of pesticides and other chemicals that prove harmful to the ecosystem.

Aiming to grow local products without using pesticides, the farmers are attempting to use the land in such a way that it can …. Source article  : Ladakh farmers switch to organic farming.

India tests n-capable Agni II missile (Third Lead)

BHADRAK – After two successive failures last year, India Monday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable intermediate range Agni II missile, with a range of over 2,000 km, from a launch site in Orissa, officials said.

The surface-to-surface missile was tested by army personnel as part of a training exercise from Wheeler’s Island in Bhadrak district, about 200 …. Source  : India tests n-capable Agni II missile (Third Lead).

Architect of NRO Musharraf must also be tried: Pak PM

LAHORE – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the architect of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), Pervez Musharraf, should also face accountability.

Talking to a delegation of Lahore Press Club …. Read the original article  : here.

World Telecom Day: VOIP Rate Hike

DHAKA, BANGLADESH (GaeaTimes.com)- World Telecom Day which falls on May 17 shall witness Bangladesh Telecommunications minister Raziuddin Ahmed Razu throwing light upon a new VOIP law that is soon to be enforced in the Telecom market. Reportedly, the new law gains ground with the VOIP market which is aiming to make the service available for …. Source  : World Telecom Day: VOIP Rate Hike.

Musharraf to contest next elections in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has confirmed that he would contest the next general elections, as he has decided to join politics on public demand.

Addressing the first ever meeting of his newly formed political party, the All Pakistan Muslim League in London, Musharraf … Read more »»».

Maoists kill CPI-M leader in West Bengal

WEST MIDNAPORE – Maoists killed a local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader in West Bengal’s West Midnapore District on Sunday.

Bag, a resident of Tilaboni village of West Midnapore, was kidnapped by suspected Maoists from his house on Saturday night.

The local administration …. Original source  : Maoists kill CPI-M leader in West Bengal.

Decontamination of New Delhi’s radioactive hotspots underway

NEW DELHI – Experts have started the process of decontaminating radiation hotspots in New Delhi.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) officials visited the scrap market in the Mayapuri locality of West Delhi, following reports that radiation exposure was still … Original article on : Decontamination of New Delhi’s radioactive hotspots underway.

World Cup organisers apologise to Indian shooters

CHANDIGARH – Organisers of the Shooting World Cup have apologised to the Indian team for harassing them in the United Kingdom.

“The organisers have apologised,” said Rajib Bhatia, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) secretary.

“We have now asked for a written apology and are waiting for …. Source  : World Cup organisers apologise to Indian shooters.

Winner of Britain’s biggest lottery jackpot claims #84.4m prize

LONDON – The winner of Britain’s biggest ever lottery jackpot of 84.4m pounds has come forward to claim his prize.

According to the National Lottery operator, it is not known if the winning ticket belongs to an individual or a syndicate.

The winner could …. Read the original article  : Winner of Britain’s biggest lottery jackpot claims #84.4m prize.

Tribals protest against upcoming steel plant in Jamshedpur

JAMSHEDPUR – Over 2,000 tribals from 14 villages in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur District stage a protest on Sunday against an upcoming steel plant in the area.

They jammed roads leading to the site of the Bhushan Power and Steel Plant project and claimed that they were being displaced in the name of development.

“There …. Original source  : Tribals protest against upcoming steel plant in Jamshedpur.

Nepal Maoists decides to unilaterally declare Constitution on May 29

KATHMANDU – The Unified CPN (Maoist) has decided to promulgate a Constitution drafted by the party from the streets on May 29.

A politburo meeting of the party held at party headquarters on Sunday decided to promulgate its Constitution unilaterally if a consensus is not forged before the …. Source article  : Nepal Maoists decides to unilaterally declare Constitution on May 29.