Tamilnadu Electricity Board’s Green Measures

TAMILNADU, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is keen on using eco friendly and less power consuming appliances in government organizations in the state. It is promoting the use of energy efficient compact fluorescent lights and trying to replace the existing incandescent bulbs and that is why it has decided to implement the … Read more >>>.

Czechs ban Google from continuing its mapping feature in ‘Street View’; give no exact reason

Czechs ban Google from expanding ‘Street View’

PRAGUE – Authorities in the Czech Republic have banned Google Inc. from continuing in its mapping feature “Street View” in the eastern European country.
The Czech Office for Personal Data Protection says Google has not been granted a necessary registration for the activity. Spokeswoman Hana Stepankova declined to give details …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Czechs ban Google from continuing its mapping feature in ‘Street View’; give no exact reason.

Bank Of Baroda Clerical Results

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- For all those who have been eagerly waiting for the results of the written test for the recruitment of clerks in Bank of Baroda, the wait is over. As evident in the hot searches list for the day, people have been scrambling the web for the results that have been announced. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bank Of Baroda Clerical Results.

Soldiers need legal protection, says IAF chief

NEW DELHI – While political dilemma over revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir continues, the Indian Air Force chief Tuesday stressed the need for legal protection to soldiers.

“Soldiers while involved in performing their duty need legal protection if you want them to be efficient,” IAF chief …. Original article  : Soldiers need legal protection, says IAF chief.

One in 30 Britons have never done a day’s work in their lifetime, says report

LONDON – One in 30 Britons, about 1.4 million, have never done a day’s work in their lifetime according to the Department for Work and Pensions statistics.

There are reportedly 41 million people of working age in the UK. Of the 1.4 million without a job, around … Original article on : One in 30 Britons have never done a day’s work in their lifetime, says report.

US”mother of all’ 60 billion dollar arms deal with Saudi Arabia

LONDON – The Pentagon is reportedly all set to notify the US Congress over selling up to 60 billion dollars worth of sophisticated warplanes to Saudi Arabia, and could add another 30 billion dollars worth of naval arms in the biggest deal … Read more : US’ ‘mother of all’ 60 billion dollar arms deal with Saudi Arabia.

Succession crisis in North Korea unlikely: Experts

NEW DELHI – Leading Korean Peninsula experts have ruled out the possibility of a “succession crisis” in North Korea.

During a session open to international media on what if there is a “succession crisis” in DPRK, in Davos, leading experts from China, South … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Succession crisis in North Korea unlikely: Experts.

Musharraf raises Rs250 mn in three-hour live “telethon” for Pakistan flood relief

KARACHI – Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has collaborated with a private television channel to appeal for aid and has reportedly garnered pledges of hundreds of millions of rupees for flood relief and rehabilitation work in the country.

Musharraf, participating from London in a [..] Read the original article: here.

Canadian Government to discuss ways to halt Lankan Tamil migrant rush

TORONTO – Having been warned eight months ago about a sudden rush of Lankan Tamil refugees, the Stephen Harper-led Conservative Government in Canada is likely to discuss and decide next week options for discouraging future vessels of refugee claimants.

Measures under consideration are believed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Canadian Government to discuss ways to halt Lankan Tamil migrant rush.

“Democracy is strong” in Pak, ‘criminal’ to think of military rule possibility: Gilani

MULTAN – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has reiterated that the democratically elected federal government was strong, the judiciary functional, and called the very thought of expecting martial law “undemocratic and criminal.”

“Democracy is strong, the …. Read the original article  : “Democracy is strong” in Pak, ‘criminal’ to think of military rule possibility: Gilani.

Rahul Gandhi arrives in West Bengal on three-day visit

KOLKATA – Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi arrived here today on a three-day visit of West Bengal in order to rejuvenate the state Congress ahead of next year’s assembly elections.

He left for Panagarh in Burdwan District where he will interact with students of the Visva Bharati … Read more >>.

Taliban may be eyeing role in Afghan politics again

KABUL – Taliban leaders are apparently nurturing hopes of rebuilding their political clout in Kabul, according to a top United Nations envoy and some Afghan politicians.

“Any indication that they’re moving from bullets to ballots, as imperfect as it might be, is a good indicator,” the Washington Post …. Source  : Taliban may be eyeing role in Afghan politics again.

DGP Kuldeep Khoda blames Hurriyat (G) for Monday’s violence

SRINAGAR – Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda has accused Hurriyat Conference (G) of inciting violence in the Kashmir Valley.

“Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani’s close aide, Imtiyaz Haider had made plans to provoke people to assemble at various places across Kashmir. … Read more »».

In back-to-school speech, Obama tells students nothing is beyond reach if they focus on school

Obama: Students should work hard, focus on school
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is taking to the nation’s airwaves once again, this time for an address to America’s schoolchildren in which he will tell them nothing is beyond their reach as long as they dream big, work hard and focus on learning.
Obama will … Original source on Gaea Times at : In back-to-school speech, Obama tells students nothing is beyond reach if they focus on school.

US eyes first-ever criminal charges against radical cleric al-Awlaki, already marked for death

US eyes terror charges for Yemeni cleric al-Awlaki

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is considering filing criminal charges against Anwar al-Awlaki, the radical cleric thought to have been involved with the plot to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner last Christmas.
Shortly after that failed attack, the White House authorized the CIA to kill or capture al-Awlaki. He …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Commonwealth games helps project image of India, says Lalit Bhanot

NEW DELHI – Reacting to the amount of money spent for organising the Commonwealth Games, Lalit Bhanot, Secretary General of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee said that the projection of the country before the world is far more important.

Talking to reporters here, Bhanot said: “As for the …. Read the original article  : Commonwealth games helps project image of India, says Lalit Bhanot.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar returns home

NEW DELHI – Sushil Kumar, winner of the gold medal in world wrestling championship received a hero’s welcome as he returned to Delhi Monday night.

Hundreds of fans and supporters thronged Indira Gandhi International Airport as Sushil Kumar arrived in India.

Talking … Read more >>.

Brit student banned for life from US for branding Obama ‘p***k’ through e-mail

LONDON – A British teenager, who sent an email to the White House calling President Obama a “p***k,” has been banned from the US for life.

The Foreign Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had asked local cops to tell the 17-year-old college student Luke Angel, that his drunken insult … Read more »»».

“Lucky man” Musharraf not scared to ‘try his luck again’ and “face the music” in Pak

LONDON – Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has vowed to return to his homeland before the next election due in 2013 in a bid to “try his luck” in the presidential elections.

Musharraf, who ousted …. Original article  : “Lucky man” Musharraf not scared to ‘try his luck again’ and “face the music” in Pak.

Over six in 10 Florida white voters inspired by Obama’s win despite lingering racism

Gainesville (Florida, US),S – A new University of Florida (UF) study has found over six in ten white Florida voters inspired by and proud of the presidential candidacy of a black man, despite the presence of lingering racism.

According to two UF political scientists, results … Read more : Over six in 10 Florida white voters inspired by Obama’s win despite lingering racism.