AI pilot abandons take-off after engine snag

LUCKNOW – The pilot of a New-Delhi-bound Air India (AI) flight abandoned its take-off at the Lucknow airport Saturday after the plane developed some technical problems, an official said.

“The take-off was abandoned after some engine problem developed in the Air India flight,” Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (Amausi) director Atul Dixit told IANS by telephone.
“I … Read more : AI pilot abandons take-off after engine snag.

Neighbors say they’re fed up with roars coming from Ohio home where bear killed caretaker

Neighbors: Home where bear attacked Ohioan a ‘zoo’

COLUMBIA STATION, Ohio – Neighbors of a man who kept a menagerie of wolves, tigers and bears – including one that attacked and killed its 24-year-old caretaker – often complained about the roars and howls coming from the owner’s house.
“It’s a pain in the neck,” said Tom Burrington, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Neighbors say they’re fed up with roars coming from Ohio home where bear killed caretaker.

2 US troops die, 3 civilians accidentally killed in Afghanistan

2 US troops, 3 civilians killed in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – A woman and two children were accidentally killed in fighting in western Afghanistan that erupted as Afghan and international forces pursued a Taliban militant known to smuggle foreign fighters and weapons from Iran, NATO said Saturday.
Separately, one U.S. service member died Saturday and another was …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 2 US troops die, 3 civilians accidentally killed in Afghanistan.

Rains batter China anew with 50,000 people evacuated from a flooded city

Rains batter China anew; 50,000 evacuated in flood

BEIJING – The Yalu River that marks China’s border with North Korea breached a dike Saturday after torrential rains, inundating parts of the Chinese city of Dandong and forcing the evacuation of more than 50,000 people.
Flood waters punctured the dike that stood between the river and an economic …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

750 liquor cartons on way to Gujarat seized, one held

PANCHKULA – An attempt to smuggle 750 cartons of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth over Rs.5 lakh to Gujarat has been foiled and one person arrested from this Haryana town, police said Saturday.

The cartons were recovered from a truck during a regular search operation at a police check-post in Panchkula, neighbouring state capital Chandigarh, Haryana …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 750 liquor cartons on way to Gujarat seized, one held.

51,000 evacuated after China floods

BEIJING – About 51,000 people were evacuated and three were reported missing Saturday after floods ravaged northeast China’s Liaoning province, authorities said.

Some 230 houses collapsed while transport and power supply were cut in some areas of Dandong city due to the floods triggered by heavy rains, the authorities said.
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Five workers killed in Punjab factory blast

CHANDIGARH – At least five workers of a private paper factory near Malerkotla town in Punjab were killed when a blast took place in the boiler of the unit Saturday, police officials said.

While five workers died instantly, three others were injured in the accident.
Punjab police officials said they were investigating what triggered the boiler …. Read the original article  : here.

Four dead as man poisons family, self

LUCKNOW – A poverty-stricken couple in Uttar Pradesh gave poison to their four children before consuming it themselves. While the wife and three children died, the man and his daughter are in critical condition, police said Saturday.

Subhash Kumar, a 43-year-old who lost his job at a scooter repair shop, took poison with his wife after …. Read the original article  : here.

Woman killed for dowry

RANCHI – A young woman was beaten to death by her in-laws for dowry in this Jharkhand capital, police said Saturday.

Gazala, 25, was beaten by an iron rod. Gazala’s mother alleged that her daughter, who was married last year, was being tortured by her husband and in-laws for Rs.30,000 and a gold chain, a police …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Woman killed for dowry.

More towns go underwater, thousands evacuated as Pakistani floods wash into the south

Flooding submerges new towns in Pakistan’s south

SUKKUR, Pakistan – About 150,000 Pakistanis were forced to move to higher ground as floodwaters from a freshly swollen Indus River submerged dozens more towns and villages in the south, a government spokesman said Saturday.
Officials expect the floodwaters will recede nationwide in the next few days as the last … Read more : More towns go underwater, thousands evacuated as Pakistani floods wash into the south.

Piracy causes $1 bn loss to Indian entertainment industry

MUMBAI – Did you know that an estimated 600 million pirated DVDs are sold in India every year compared to only 20 million original ones? Industry insiders quote these figures pointing to the huge losses inflicted on the entertainment industry by the piracy menace.

“The size of the Indian film industry is $2 billion. Hollywood film …. Read the original article  : Piracy causes $1 bn loss to Indian entertainment industry.

Wildfire in Angeles National Forest burns 120 acres, 100 percent contained

Wildfire in LA County forest 100 percent contained

VALYERMO, Calif. – A stubborn wildfire that charred 120 acres Friday and spurred some residents to evacuate homes in the Angeles National Forest is fully surrounded, authorities said.
The blaze that erupted at about 3 p.m. near the town of Valyermo in northeast Los Angeles County was 100 percent … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wildfire in Angeles National Forest burns 120 acres, 100 percent contained.

Six of family consume poison, four dead

LUCKNOW – A poverty-stricken family of six, including four children, consumed poison in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district. While four died, two are battling for life, police said Saturday.

Subhash Kumar, a 43-year-old who lost his job at a scooter repairing shop, consumed poison along with his wife and four children – aged between seven and 14 [..] Read the original article: here.

Government says more than 23K workers affected by Gulf of Mexico drilling ban

Gov’t: 23K workers affected by Gulf oil drill ban

WASHINGTON – The deepwater drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico costs at least 23,000 jobs, according to a federal document that weighed the economic impact and alternatives to the drilling ban.
A six-month suspension would directly put 9,450 people out of work and indirectly affect nearly 14,000 …. Original source  : Government says more than 23K workers affected by Gulf of Mexico drilling ban.

Wildfire in Angeles National Forest burns 100-plus acres, 50 percent contained

Wildfire in LA County forest 50 percent contained

VALYERMO, Calif. – A stubborn wildfire that charred 110 acres Friday and spurred some residents to evacuate homes in the Angeles National Forest kept firefighters working into the night to surround it, authorities said.
Crews were slowly gaining ground on the blaze that erupted at about 3 p.m. near …. Original article  : Wildfire in Angeles National Forest burns 100-plus acres, 50 percent contained.

Buddhist monks learn firefighting in China

BEIJING – Buddhist monks in China are undergoing training to combat fires so that they can handle emergencies in their temples.

More than 60 monks from 11 temples and Buddhist institutes displayed their skills on how to operate fire extinguishers, hoses and other modern equipment at the first Hangzhou Buddhist Firefighting Competition held Friday at a … Read : Buddhist monks learn firefighting in China.

51,000 evacuated after flood hits China

BEIJING – About 51,000 people were evacuated Saturday morning after floods hit northeast China’s Liaoning province, authorities said.

Three people were missing after floods ravaged the province.
A total of 230 houses collapsed, and transport and power supply in some areas of Dandong city were cut off due to the floods triggered by heavy rain …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 51,000 evacuated after flood hits China.

50,000 displaced in Assam floods

GUWAHATI – Heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods in Assam Saturday, displacing at least 50,000 people in the state’s Lakhimpur district, officials said. No casualties have been reported.

A government spokesperson said floodwaters of Singora river, a tributary of the Brahmaputra river, entered at least 40 villages forcing residents to take shelter on raised platforms and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 50,000 displaced in Assam floods.

The last word: Slim and fit defensive tackle Jerrell Powe ready to power Mississippi

Slimmed-down Powe ready to power Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – For six years, everyone else has had their say.

Now it’s Jerrell Powe ’s turn.
As the Mississippi defensive tackle enters his senior season, he’s in the best shape of his life, he’s on the verge of earning his degree and he’s up for a handful of national …. Original source  : The last word: Slim and fit defensive tackle Jerrell Powe ready to power Mississippi.

Speed guns to check Delhi’s rash drivers at night

NEW DELHI – Soon people will have to think twice before speeding on Delhi roads at night. Delhi Traffic Police are set to procure radar-based speed guns at a cost of Rs.5.25 crore (Rs.52.5 million) that will check speedsters after dark.

“We are in the process of procuring radar-based speed guns, which will be the latest … Read more : Speed guns to check Delhi’s rash drivers at night.