Fake encounter in Kashmir: Imperatives for a thorough investigation

NEW DELHI – The Union Government, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the Army are seized with the investigations into the alleged fake encounter by some Army personnel.

It is alleged that the Army had, on April 30, declared the elimination of three unidentified infiltrators in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Fake encounter in Kashmir: Imperatives for a thorough investigation.

Female ghost in Malaysian police lock-up giving cops nightmares

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian cops have reported that a ghostly apparition of a woman with long hair in a white dress has been haunting their police lock-up.

According to the Harian Metro, the ghost has apparently been disturbing officers on night duty at the Betong district police headquarters … Read more : Female ghost in Malaysian police lock-up giving cops nightmares.

Jacob Zuma to become dad for the 21st time?

JOHANNESBURG – South African President Jacob Zuma is apparently set to become a father for the 21st time.

He is said to be expecting the new baby with his second wife, Nompumelelo Ntuli (better known as MaNtuli), amid rumours that their relationship is on the rocks.

Officials in … Read more : Jacob Zuma to become dad for the 21st time?.

Federal level intervention needed to counter growing terror in Pak’s Punjab

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s cagey and conflicting statements in wake of the appalling attacks on two Ahmedi mosques in Lahore have done little to alleviate the situation.

The minister has bizarrely claimed that the militants involved in the various attacks …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New Indian initiative for art looted during British rule

LONDON – Britain expects India to shortly ask yet again for the return of its artefacts allegedly looted during the colonial period and now showcased in various British museums.

According to The Independent newspaper, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is compiling a list of the stolen riches before launching a “diplomatic and legal campaign” for … Read more »»».

Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage to Tibet begins

NEW DELHI – The first batch of Hindu devotees left New Delhi on Tuesday for the annual Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.

The batch of pilgrims comprised of 50 devotees.

“According to our holy books, pilgrimage of Kailash-Mansarovar is one of the major pilgrimages of the … Original article on : Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage to Tibet begins.

Police baton-charge Bijnore locals protesting excessive power cuts

BIJNORE – Police baton-charged locals here on Monday to end their weeklong protest against excessive power cuts in Nehtaur town in Uttar Pradesh Bijnore District.

The locals pelted stones, burnt effigies and damaged various vehicles including police jeeps in retaliation.

Many police personnel got injured in the clash.

The clash came …. Original article  : Police baton-charge Bijnore locals protesting excessive power cuts.

Dining in the sky

LONDON – This is one up on roof-top, revolving restaurants. A dining hall virtually hanging in the sky, 100 feet above the ground.

The Festival in the Sky, a 22-seat dinner table hoisted into the air by a huge crane, will be the attraction at the Edinburgh Festival in England this August.
Each of the guests …. Source article  : Dining in the sky.

Memorial Day Quotes 2010

NEWYORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Memorial Day is celebrated on May 31 to commemorate those brave heart who had served in the armed forces.
Memorial Day has been celebrated for over 100 years. But it was only 1971, when it was declared as a National Holiday.
In 1968, Civil War General John Logan started Memorial Day. It was … Read more : Memorial Day Quotes 2010.

Perturbed Hindus ask for immediate recall of “Kali Mints”

NEVADA – Upset Hindus have asked for the immediate withdrawal of “Kali Mints” sold by a Washington (USA) based firm, calling it inappropriate.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts for commercial or other … Read more : Perturbed Hindus ask for immediate recall of “Kali Mints”.

Frenchman with no arms and legs prepares to swim English Channel

LONDON – Frenchman Philippe Croizon, who lost his limbs in a freak accident, hopes to complete the 22 mile crossing of the English Channel in 24 hours.

If he is successful, the feat will earn him a place in the record books, The Telegraph reports.

Croizon, 42, who is nicknamed “Ironman”, lost his arms and … Read more : Frenchman with no arms and legs prepares to swim English Channel.

Sharif wants result-oriented dialogue between India-Pakistan on Kashmir

LAHORE – Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif has laid stress on having a result-oriented composite dialogue between India and Pakistan on all issues, including Kashmir and water.

Talking to Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabrawal at his Raiwind residence here Monday, Sharif said that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sharif wants result-oriented dialogue between India-Pakistan on Kashmir.

Sarah Ferguson was drinking during tabloid sting

MELBOURNE – Disgraced Sarah Ferguson claims to have been under the influence of alcohol when she was caught red handed demanding cash for access to her former husband Prince Andrew, Britain’s trade envoy.

A sting operation by British tabloid … Read more »».

87-year-old pensioner is UK’s oldest stunt pilot

LONDON – Eighty-seven-year-old Doug Gregory has achieved a unique record of becoming Britain’s oldest stunt pilot.

Gregory, who first took to the skies over 60 years ago as a Royal Air Force pilot during the second World War, braved a strong gale this weekend to race … Read more »»».

Qureshi denied contact for hours with US officials

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistani Government’s big claims that it had easy access to senior American officials was exposed when Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had to wait for hours to contact any of them.

Qureshi had been trying to contact …. Source  : Qureshi denied contact for hours with US officials.

Pune blast suspect Samad Bhatkal remanded to judicial custody till June 14

MUMBAI – Abdul Samad Bhatkal, a key accused in Pune’s German Bakery blast was on Tuesday remanded to 14-days judicial custody by a local court in connection with a 2009 illegal arms seizure case.

The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jaganmohan says Congress has allowed him to continue Telangana yatra

NEW DELHI – Congress MP and the son of late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YSR Reddy, Jaganmohan Reddy met Law Minister Veerappa Moily on Tuesday and said all issues regarding his ongoing state tour (yatra) had been sorted out.

Talking to reporters after the meeting, Reddy … Read more »».

British Airways mag shows Osama Bin Laden as ‘frequent flyer’

LONDON – In an embarrassing turn of events, a staff magazine of British Airways carried a front-page photo of Osama Bin Laden, labelling him as a frequent flyer with the airlines.

BA’s in-house Heathrow newspaper LHR News showed a photo illustrating a scheme to …. Source article  : British Airways mag shows Osama Bin Laden as ‘frequent flyer’.

86-year-old man bids adieu to 60 years of smoking

NEW DELHI – Inspired by the World No Tobacco Day, an 86-year-old man successfully said goodbye to 60 years of smoking.

Zhou Longfa from Taiwan took part in a quit smoking competition to help his son build a new house.

And the old man won a 300 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

President’s rule imposed in Jharkhand

NEW DELHI – The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs on Tuesday approved the imposition of President’s rule in Jharkhand.

The move came after Jharkhand Governor MOH Farooq’s report to the Centre on the fluid political situation in the state. The governor met reprsentatives of all poltiical parties before submitting his report.

On Sunday, Chief Minister Sibu Soren …. Original article  : President’s rule imposed in Jharkhand.