Delhi man killed in Punjab road accident

CHANDIGARH – A 32-year-old Delhi resident on his way back home was killed on the highway near Chandigarh when a Honda CRV rammed into the Indica he was travelling in with his wife, police said Tuesday.

According to police, the deceased was identified as Akhil Sahni, a resident of New Rajender Nagar in Delhi.
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Flight data recorder from crashed Air India plane recovered

MANGALORE/NEW DELHI – Another part of the black box, the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) of the Air India Express plane that crashed in Mangalore killing 158 people, was found Tuesday after three days of intensive search operations.

A relieved search team of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the local police in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Flight data recorder from crashed Air India plane recovered.

BP CEO inspects Louisiana beach stained by oil from Gulf of Mexico oil spill

BP CEO inspects La. beach stained by Gulf oil

FOURCHON BEACH, La. – The chief executive of BP PLC walked the oil-stained sands of a closed Louisiana beach as workers in white coveralls and yellow boots tended to equipment being used to keep away crude gushing into the Gulf of Mexico.
CEO Tony Hayward talked with the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : BP CEO inspects Louisiana beach stained by oil from Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Hong Kong student jumps to his death in front of 600 people

HONG KONG – A Hong Kong student jumped to his death in front of 600 of his fellow pupils, teachers and his younger brother at a school assembly, police said Tuesday.

Wong Ling-fung, 17, leaped seven floors from a staircase Monday at Tung Chung Catholic School just after school began.
Students ran screaming as Wong landed … Read : Hong Kong student jumps to his death in front of 600 people.

Rescue crews stung after truck hauling 7,000 hives, 17 million bees involved in fatal crash

Truck carrying 17 million bees crashes in Minn.

LAKEVILLE, Minn. – Rescue crews were using fire hoses to douse an angry swarm of bees after a fatal crash that involved a semitrailer carrying about 17 million of the insects.
Authorities say a truck hauling 7,000 bee hives was involved in the four-vehicle crash Monday on Interstate 35 …. Original article  : Rescue crews stung after truck hauling 7,000 hives, 17 million bees involved in fatal crash.

Tornadoes spotted in several states as storms move across the Midwest; no injuries reported

Several tornadoes spotted in Midwestern states

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Tornadoes have been reported in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas as storms made their way through the Midwest.
No injuries have been reported from Monday’s storms, but officials say damage has been done to a handful of buildings, as well as some power lines, trees and …. Source  : Tornadoes spotted in several states as storms move across the Midwest; no injuries reported.

Six die in Orissa thunderstorm

BHUBANESWAR – At least six people, including four children, have been killed as thunderstorms wreaked havoc in several parts of Orissa, an official said Tuesday.

Heavy rains struck several places in both coastal and western parts of the state, including capital city Bhubaneswar and its neighbouring Cuttack, Monday evening.
The rains continued for several hours … Read more : Six die in Orissa thunderstorm.

Nainital Witnesses Brothers’ Death

NAINITAL, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)-A 32 year old man and his 25 year old cousin were drowned to death while they were taking a bath in river Kosi of Nainital. The cops told the media that the two brothers were visiting a wedding held at Nainital. The two brothers who got drowned in the river were identified … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nainital Witnesses Brothers’ Death.

Shop worker chases robber from British shop

LONDON – A South Asian youth became so angry when an armed man tried to rob a British shop that he charged at him with a steering wheel lock, forcing the robber to flee. He later said: “If you’re clever enough to work out how to rob a shop then you’re clever enough to work.” …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Shop worker chases robber from British shop.

2 tornadoes spotted in Nebraska as fast-moving storm makes its way across the Midwest

2 tornadoes reported in western Nebraska
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Tornadoes have been reported in Nebraska as a fast-moving storm makes its way through the Midwest.

The National Weather Service office in Cheyenne, Wyo., got reports Monday afternoon of tornadoes near Alliance and Lake Minatare, which are in the Nebraska panhandle. The twisters have not been confirmed by …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 2 tornadoes spotted in Nebraska as fast-moving storm makes its way across the Midwest.

Northern Michigan wildfire contained, but officials say conditions are ripe for more

Michigan wildfire contained, but dangers remain

SOUTH BRANCH TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A forest fire in northern Michigan that destroyed or damaged 14 homes is under control, but fire officials say conditions are ripe for others to break out.
The state Department of Natural Resources and Environment said Monday the blaze in South Branch Township is almost entirely …. Original article  : Northern Michigan wildfire contained, but officials say conditions are ripe for more.

Flight data recorder of crashed Air India flight found

MANGALORE – The digital flight data recorder, a part of the black box, of the Air India Express plane that crashed killing 158 people was found Tuesday after three days of intensive search operations.

A relieved search team of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and local police displayed the FDR, which was black due …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Flight data recorder of crashed Air India flight found.

Rajdhani derails in Bihar, no injuries reported

PATNA – The New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express derailed in Bihar Tuesday but no one was hurt. A major accident was averted thanks to the train driver, who pulled the emergency brake, officials said.

Fourteen wagons of the Rajdhani Express derailed between Nawgachia and Kharik railway station under Katihar-Barauni rail section in Bhagalpur district, about 200 …. Source article  : Rajdhani derails in Bihar, no injuries reported.

Porn star arrested for stage show in Italy

Perugia (Italy), May 25 (IANS/AKI) A Hungarian porn star has been arrested in central Italy after being accused of performing obscene acts on stage in the presence of minors.

Brigitta Kocsis, a 27-year-old blonde, performs under the stage name of Brigitta Bulgari.
Paramilitary Carabinieri police arrested Kocsis at a club outside the northern city … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Porn star arrested for stage show in Italy.

Court to decide on Rathore’s appeal Tuesday

CHANDIGARH – A court here Tuesday is likely to pronounce its verdict on an appeal filed by former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore challenging his conviction for molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra.

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special court had held Rathore guilty in December last year for molesting 15-year-old Ruchika in Panchkula town in August … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Court to decide on Rathore’s appeal Tuesday.

Rajdhani Express derails in Bihar

PATNA – At least 14 wagons of the New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express derailed in Bihar, police said Tuesday.

The incident occurred Tuesday morning and no injuries were reported.
According to police, 14 wagons of the Rajdhani Express derailed between Nawgachia and Kharik railway station in Katihar district, about 200 km from here.
A railway official said …. Original source  : Rajdhani Express derails in Bihar.

Dozens injured as India’s high speed train derails

Dozens of passengers sustained minor injuries after 14 coaches of India’s high-speed Rajdhani Express derailed in Bihar early this morning while most of the passengers were still asleep.

Officials said the train traveling to Guwahati from New derailed near Naugachhia in Bihar when the driver of the train applied emergency brake after hearing a loud explosion.
“The …. Original article  : Dozens injured as India’s high speed train derails.

BP CEO walks on oily beach, says he’s ‘devastated’ by impact from Gulf spill

BP CEO says he’s ‘devastated’ by massive spill
FOURCHON BEACH, La. – BP’s chief executive said Monday that he had underestimated the possible environmental impact of the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Tony Hayward walked along oil-soaked Fourchon Beach and talked with cleanup workers in white overalls and yellow boots, some shoveling oily sand …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Congress to vote on $11B tax increase on oil companies to help pay to clean up spills

Oil tax increase would help pay to clean up spills
WASHINGTON – Responding to the massive BP oil spill, Congress is getting ready to quadruple – to 32 cents a barrel – a tax on oil used to help finance cleanups. The increase would raise nearly $11 billion over the next decade.
The tax is …. Source  : Congress to vote on $11B tax increase on oil companies to help pay to clean up spills.

Federal officials heighten pressure on BP to clean up and contain Gulf oil spill

Fed officials pick up pressure on BP over spill

GALLIANO, La. – U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano says federal officials are working to hold BP PLC responsible for cleaning up the growing Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Napolitano said Monday that she’s heartsick about damage to Grand Isle, south of New Orleans, where thick oil … Read more : Federal officials heighten pressure on BP to clean up and contain Gulf oil spill.