China mulls revising Criminal Law to limit capital punishment

BEIJING – China is mulling revising its Criminal Law to limit the number of crimes subject to the death penalty, as part of major efforts to further reduce the use of capital punishment.

“In line with international practice, having so many crimes that could receive a maximum …. Read the original article  : here.

China to scrutinize officials”love lives’ to meet “morality standards”

BEIJING – China has introduced new rules for 96 local government and Communist Party of China (CPC) officials in Shuyang county in Jiangsu province, wherein their lives will be scrutinized to meet “morality standards”.

According to China Daily, the local government will scrutinize officials’ relations with their parents, …. Original source  : China to scrutinize officials’ ‘love lives’ to meet “morality standards”.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: CBI seeks dismissal of case against Tytler

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday told a Karkardooma court that there was no sufficient evidence against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Pleading for dismissal of a petition filed by the family of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 1984 anti-Sikh riots: CBI seeks dismissal of case against Tytler.

Mig-27 crashes in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI – A Mig-27 fighter aircraft crashed in Mainaguri in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri District on Saturday morning.

The incident took place near the Hashimara air base at around 10 : 30 a.m. today.

The pilot of the airport is, however, reported to be safe.

Earlier … Read more >>>.

Boy born with six legs in Karachi

ISLAMABAD – A woman has given birth to a baby boy with six legs in Karachi.

The boy was born at a maternity home near Star Gate and is admitted to the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) for a surgery to be performed on his …. Read the original article  : Boy born with six legs in Karachi.

Obama’s daughters to do baby-sitting

LONDON – President Barack Obama has revealed that his daughters Malia and Sasha may soon be looking for babysitting jobs to supplement their allowances.

Obama said that he was also teaching his daughters Malia, 12, and Sasha, 9, about savings, interest and money management.

“What I’m doing now with Malia and Sasha is they’re … Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama’s daughters to do baby-sitting.

Enid Blyton’s Famous Five’s ‘jolly japes’, ‘dirty tinkers’ soon to be history

LONDON – It’s time to bid a farewell to the old Enid Blyton Famous Five and usher in the modern ones.

Starting next month, Enid Blyton’s language is being dragged out of the 1940s by her publisher in an attempt to give her books greater appeal for today’s children.

Phrases …. Read the original article  : Enid Blyton’s Famous Five’s ‘jolly japes’, ‘dirty tinkers’ soon to be history.

US drone attacks in Pak tripled under Obama administration: Report

LAHORE – A research carried out by the BBC Urdu service has found that missile attacks by US drones in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas have tripled under the Obama administration.

Compared to 25 drone strikes between January 2008 and January 2009, there were at least 87 such attacks between …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Historical fictions throw insight into our lives: Tharoor

NEW DELHI – History makes for compelling books because they offer insights into our lives, says MP and writer Shashi Tharoor, who would love to write a historical fiction himself in future.

“Historical fictions are very important because they depict a different time period and throw fresh insight into our lives. They show how our lives …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Curfew re-imposed in Kashmir towns

SRINAGAR – Hundreds of protesters defied security restrictions to march through the streets in north Kashmir’s Palhallan town even as authorities reimposed curfew in Kupwara and Pulwama towns Saturday morning after violence a day earlier.

A senior police officer said curfew had to be reimposed in the frontier north Kashmir’s Kupwara and south Kashmir’s Pulwama towns … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Curfew re-imposed in Kashmir towns.

BP oil spill: Emergency alarms were disabled to avoid waking up people at night

LONDON – The testimony of an electronics technician Michael Williams who worked for Transocean, the Geneva-based company that owned the rig, that emergency alarms on board the Deepwater Horizon were disabled weeks before it …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Demonstrators demand release of abducted Manipuri student

IMPHAL – Scores of students and social activists staged a mass protest here on Friday seeking immediate intervention of the State authorities for the release of abducted student Yumnam Manaoba.

Manaoba, a student of Biramangol College, was kidnapped from his home on July …. Read the original article  : Demonstrators demand release of abducted Manipuri student.

Jharkhand police recover explosives from a Maoist bunker

RANCHI – The Jharkhand police seized a large cache of explosives and literature from a suspected Maoist bunker during a combing operation in a desolate stretch of forested land in the Bundu area near Ranchi.

The police said the seized cache comprises 500 booster explosive gels, … Read more : Jharkhand police recover explosives from a Maoist bunker.

Punjab police recover arms from a canal

LUDHIANA – The police recovered 21 magazines of AK-47 and ample quantity of bullets from a canal near Gurudwara Rara Sahib in Punjab’s Ludhiana city.

Jaswant Singh, an eyewitness, while talking to the media recalled how these were discovered.

“I was searching for metal items like iron when the children were hurt … Original article on : Punjab police recover arms from a canal.

Andhra Pradesh student alleges sexual assault by school principal

RANGA REDDY – A girl studying in eleventh standard of the prestigious Parkwood International School at Vikarabad in Andhra Pradesh’s Ranga Reddy District has levelled allegations of rape and molestation against the school’s principal Mohammad Salahuddin Ayub.

The victimised girl while talking to the media on Friday … Read more : Andhra Pradesh student alleges sexual assault by school principal.

Frank Frazetta’s $1.5 Million Deal

PHILADELPHIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Frank Frazetta has sold his painting for an eye popping $1.5 Million two months after his death. The managers of the iconic artist have confirmed that the painting by Frank Frazetta of “Conan – The Destroyer” has been bought by a private collector for the amount that is the highest ever paid …. Source  : Frank Frazetta’s $1.5 Million Deal.

West Bengal police arrest four suspected Maoists

WEST MIDNAPORE – The police and the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested four suspected Maoists in a joint operation from Ranja forest in Salboni in West Bengal’s West Midnapore District.

West Midnapore Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Verma said the … Original article on : West Bengal police arrest four suspected Maoists.

Pak needs to do much more against Haqqani network for Afghan peace: Holbrooke

LONDON – US Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke, has said that while Islamabad is cooperating with the US-backed Afghan peace efforts, it was not to the extent sought by Washington.

Holbrooke did highlight several areas of progress, including a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak needs to do much more against Haqqani network for Afghan peace: Holbrooke.

Six militants surrender in Imphal

IMPHAL – Six hardcore militants belonging to three banned militant outfits, surrendered before the top brass of the state police here on Friday.

The ultras gave up their arms and ammunition in the presence of Joykumar Singh, Director General of Police (DGP), Manipur and other senior officers of paramilitary …. Original source  : Six militants surrender in Imphal.

80 children fall sick after midday meal in Pune

PUNE – Around 80 children fell sick on Friday after consumption of unhygienic midday meal at a government school in Pune.

According to authorities insects and rusted iron participles were found in the meal.

“Insects, flies, broken iron particles and other unhygienic and poisonous things …. Original source  : 80 children fall sick after midday meal in Pune.