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Lightning kills 20 in Bihar
PATNA - At least 20 people, including women and children, have been killed by lightning across Bihar since Saturday, an official said. “In the last 24 hours, at least 20 people, including three children and two women, have been killed by bolts of lightning across Bihar,” an official of the state Disaster Management Department said. Over ... Read more : Lightning kills 20 in Bihar.
World Population Day Events In India
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the fashion fraternity of India is waking up to the population problem of India and is trying to do its bit to address the issue. The leading Indian fashion designers and page 3 hoppers have started an initiative on the eve of the world population day to ... Read more : World Population Day Events In India.
Nepal asks India to lift 1,000-rupee note ban
KATHMANDU - Less than a fortnight after an Indian minister was detained in Nepal for carrying banned Indian currency notes, Nepal has reiterated its call to India’s banking transaction regulator to lift the prohibition. Yubaraj Khatiwada, governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the republic’s apex bank, has asked Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D. Subbarao .... Source : Nepal asks India to lift 1,000-rupee note ban.
11 policemen, district governor killed in Afghanistan
KUNDUZ - A district governor was killed by a roadside bomb in northern Afghanistan where two separate insurgent attacks killed at least 11 policemen, officials said Sunday. Maalem Aziz, administrative chief of Qaleh Zal district in Kunduz province, was killed Saturday night when his vehicle was struck by a bomb in Pangark area, Mohammad Omar, the ... Read more »»».
Too much TV and no exercise 'ups diabetes risk in teens'
MELBOURNE - A new research has shown that teenage boys who watch TV and play computer games instead of doing physical activity are almost three times more at risk of developing diabetes. University of Sydney researcher Dr Louise Hardy and colleagues took blood samples from 500 Sydney Year 10 students. They found that boys who had more ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Too much TV and no exercise ‘ups diabetes risk in teens’.
Coming soon to campus near you: Schools raise cash through Hollywood filming
Calif. schools seek Hollywood deals to raise cash LOS ANGELES - In an era of yawning budget deficits and teacher layoffs, schools in the Los Angeles area are looking at a nontraditional source for some extra cash - Hollywood. School districts from Lawndale to Glendale are seeking to earn thousands of dollars a day from renting their .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Coming soon to campus near you: Schools raise cash through Hollywood filming.
Can't keep secrets from Pitt: Jolie
LONDON - Hollywood star Angelina Jolie says she is bad at keeping secrets from partner Brad Pitt. "I actually think it's important to be completely honest, however difficult that may be. I'm bad at hiding secrets anyway," okmagazine.com quoted Jolie as saying. Jolie has, meanwhile, shed her glamorous image for her next film “Salt” and says .... Source article : Can’t keep secrets from Pitt: Jolie.
Public sector insurers to push for a common claims settling agency
CHENNAI - The four government-owned non-life insurers — National Insurance, New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance– will soon be taking forward their idea of floating a common third party administrator (TPA) to process the health insurance claims. "We will be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) shortly. Our requirements will be specified in .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Public sector insurers to push for a common claims settling agency.
Gaza aid ship leaves Greece
ATHENS/JERUSALEM - A ship loaded with aid for Palestinians from a Libyan charity set sail from Greece for the Egyptian port of el-Arish Saturday, forgoing its initial Gaza destination after Israel stepped up pressure against attempts to break its blockade. The Moldavian-flagged, Greek-owned Amalthia left from Lavrio Saturday afternoon carrying 2,000 tonnes of food and medical ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gaza aid ship leaves Greece.
NM man suffers burns after friends set fire to his prosthetic leg after losing drinking bet
NH man set on fire after losing drinking bet LAS CRUCES, N.M. - A 47-year-old man’s friends set his prosthetic leg on fire after he lost a drinking bet, causing him to suffer severe burns to his buttocks and lower back. Dona Ana County sheriff’s deputies found the man naked on the side of U.S. Route .... Original source : NM man suffers burns after friends set fire to his prosthetic leg after losing drinking bet.
San Francisco strikes nerves with idea to ban pet sales
San Francisco hits nerves with pet sale ban idea SAN FRANCISCO - The idea of banning pet sales in San Francisco started simply enough, with a proposal to outlaw puppy and kitten mills. But the proposed ban on puppy and kitten mills became a proposed ban on the sale of just about every animal that might end .... Read the original article : San Francisco strikes nerves with idea to ban pet sales.
Curfew lifts in most parts of Indian Kashmir but separatist strike closes shops in region
Curfew lifts in most of Kashmir, but strike called SRINAGAR, India - A rigid curfew was lifted from most of Kashmir on Sunday, but shops and businesses remained shut after separatists called for a strike to protest Indian rule in the Himalayan region. Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in some areas of Srinagar, the main city in Indian ... Original article on : Curfew lifts in most parts of Indian Kashmir but separatist strike closes shops in region.
'Too busy' Pope snubs Prince Charles: Report
LONDON - Pope Benedict XVI has turned down the invitation to meet Prince Charles on his first state visit to Britain in September, claiming he is “too busy”, a media report said Sunday. The two men will not get together even though Prince Charles will be in Scotland when the Pontiff starts his three-day trip by .... Read the original article : ‘Too busy’ Pope snubs Prince Charles: Report.
Morning rainfall greets Chandigarh, surrounding areas
CHANDIGARH - Moderate to heavy rainfall greeted Chandigarh and its surrounding areas Sunday morning, making the weather somewhat cool and pleasant. However, it was soon followed by bright sunshine. Weathermen have predicted more rainfall in various parts of Punjab and Haryana. "We are expecting light to moderate showers in various parts of this region till .... Source : Morning rainfall greets Chandigarh, surrounding areas.
Hero Honda Retains Number One Position
DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Hero Honda which happens to be one of India's largest two wheeler manufacturer retains it's number one position in sales figures. In a recent report, Hero Honda officials have declared the company soaring high with an increment in sales figure by 16.6 percent. The reports are in accordance to the sales figures of ... Read more : Hero Honda Retains Number One Position.
Topless models raise fund for New Zealand rugby club
AUCKLAND - A popular rugby club in New Zealand has been facing criticism for using topless models at a fundraising event. The stunt led to calls for the New Zealand Rugby Union to confront sexist attitudes within the game. The Auckland University Rugby Football Club hired semi-naked women to parade around at its annual pretest luncheon ... Read more >>>.
Sailfest New London 2010 Details
London (GaeaTimes.com) - Sailfest is going to rock this weekend in new London. This festival is a great outdoor event full of fun, food and rides but the main attraction is the fireworks. This festival is 25 years old. It is a huge event for the people of New London. They are going to celebrate .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Sailfest New London 2010 Details.