Breaking News – Newsletter for November 17, 2010

Government receives 1400 complaints in implementation of MNREGA

NEW DELHI – Minister of State for Rural Development Pradeep Jain Aditya said they have received over 1400 complaints relating to misappropriation and diversion of funds and corruption in the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) from …. Original article  : Government receives 1400 complaints in implementation of MNREGA.

Hindus urge Prince William, Kate to visit Hindu temple after wedding to seek blessings

NEVADA – Hindus have sent congratulations to Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton on their engagement and wished them every happiness on their journey together.

Prominent Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, wishing the couple a happy future together, urged them …. Source  : Hindus urge Prince William, Kate to visit Hindu temple after wedding to seek blessings.

Two Maoists arrested in Gaya

GAYA – Two Maoists were arrested by the Bihar Police in Gaya during a police raid in some areas keeping in view the security during the ongoing elections in the State.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amit Lodha said: “Special team of Gaya police has arrested two hardcore …. Original article  : Two Maoists arrested in Gaya.

No nation immune to ongoing and evolving global threat of terrorism: Ertugrul Apakan

UNITED NATIONS – The Chairman of a UN Security Council Committee has urged the member states to be vigilant and resilient in the wake of the “ongoing and evolving threat,” and act in full cooperation with each other to counter the menace of terrorism.

“As we have … Original article on : No nation immune to ongoing and evolving global threat of terrorism: Ertugrul Apakan.

Delhi Police arrest owner of collapsed building in Laxmi Nagar

NEW DELHI – The Delhi police arrested Amritpal Singh (55) the owner of the building that collapsed in Laxmi Nagar in East Delhi killing over 66 people.

A case of culpable homicide in accordance with Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code is registered against Amritpal Singh.

“We …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi Police arrest owner of collapsed building in Laxmi Nagar.

Kashmir remains on UNSC agenda list for this year: UN spokesman

UNITED NATIONS – The Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains on the United Nation Security Council’s agenda, a UN spokesman stated on Monday, and rejected the reports that suggested it had been removed from the list of unresolved issues.

“Some articles … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kashmir remains on UNSC agenda list for this year: UN spokesman.

Ohio State University Under Bomb Scare

COLUMBUS (GaeaTimes.com)- The authorities of Ohio State University evacuated its four buildings which included William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library, Scott Laboratory, Smith Laboratory and McPherson Chemical Lab after FBI alerted that it had received an anonymous email bomb threat. A source close to the university said that the FBI officials notified that the email …. Original source  : Ohio State University Under Bomb Scare.

Traveller claims she was sexually assaulted during US airport pat down

MELBOURNE – A traveller in the US has revealed how she was left shocked and humiliated by airport officials, who patted her down in a way that made her feel sexually assaulted.

US blogger Erin Chase, author of the ‘5 dollar Dinner Mum’, gave a very detailed … Read : Traveller claims she was sexually assaulted during US airport pat down.

Indian doc jailed for raping, taking photos of victim during sexual assault

MELBOURNE – An Indian doctor in Australia has been jailed for six years after he was found guilty of raping a woman seven times in one night and taking photographs of her during the assault.

Arvind Sharma, 37, a Victorian GP, was found guilty of seven counts of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

World’s smallest woman delighted with title

LONDON – A Turkish woman, who weighs a little more than a newborn baby and is 28in tall, has expressed her joy at being named as the world’s smallest woman.

Hatice Kocaman, 21, from Kadirli, Turkey, revealed that she had always been bullied at school for her size, …. Original source  : World’s smallest woman delighted with title.

How Kate Middleton’s in-laws-to-be reacted to engagement announcement

LONDON – Prince William’s fiancee Kate Middleton was given a taste of the future after her in-laws-to-be reacted with typically idiosyncratic humour to the engagement news.

Prince Charles reflected the view of many Britons when he congratulated the couple, who dated for …. Source  : How Kate Middleton’s in-laws-to-be reacted to engagement announcement.

Working mothers interrupt sleep to take care of others

LONDON – Working mothers are two-and-a-half times as likely as working fathers to interrupt their sleep to take care of others.

And women are not only more likely to get up at night to care for others, their sleep interruptions last longer – an average of 44 minutes as compared to about 30 minutes for … Read more : Working mothers interrupt sleep to take care of others.

New Maharashtra cabinet to be sworn in on Thursday

Mumbai, Nov.17 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has said, the list of Congress ministers to be inducted into his Cabinet is almost ready and the oath- taking ceremony is likely to be held tomorrow.

Chavan said he would speak to alliance partner the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) today on the issue of Cabinet expansion … Read : New Maharashtra cabinet to be sworn in on Thursday.

Susan Sher to step down as Michelle Obama’s top aide

WASHINGTON – The US first lady Michelle Obama’s office has announced that chief of staff Susan Sher would head back to Chicago after January 1 next year.

Sher, who was vice president for legal and government affairs at the University of Chicago Medical Center before moving to Washington DC, had joined the White House as …. Read the original article  : Susan Sher to step down as Michelle Obama’s top aide.

Virgin boss Branson to shave his legs, wear make-up after losing bet?

KUALA LUMPUR – Virgin Group boss Sir Richard Branson, who will be dressing up as an AirAsia stewardess after he lost a bet he made during the Formula 1 season, also has to deal with requests to shave his legs.

Branson, 60, lost the bet to Lotus Racing team principal Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes over which …. Read the original article  : here.

Water issue between Pak-India can assume ‘dangerous proportions’: Pak envoy to UK

LONDON – India wants to control the flow of water to Pakistan, and this issue between the two nations can assume ‘dangerous proportions’, Pakistan’s envoy to the United Kingdom has said.

High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan made these comments at the Conservative Party’s Foreign and Commonwealth Council at the Parliament’s House of Commons, the Daily Times …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Water issue between Pak-India can assume ‘dangerous proportions’: Pak envoy to UK.

World’s first fully functioning sex robots ‘can simulate an orgasm’

LONDON – The world’s first fully functioning sex robots could be heading to the UK.

Inventors in the US say there is an increasing demand from Brits for these mechanical bed partners, including interest from a woman wanting one that looked like TV star Graham Norton.

Scott Maclean, a US construction worker who has spent more … Read more >>.

New Maharashtra cabinet to be sworn in on Thursday

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has said, the list of Congress ministers to be inducted into his Cabinet is almost ready and the oath- taking ceremony is likely to be held tomorrow.

Chavan said he would speak to alliance partner the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) today on the issue of Cabinet expansion as …. Source  : New Maharashtra cabinet to be sworn in on Thursday.

P. Lal’s demise marks end of an era in publishing

NEW DELHI – Every year at the Kolkata Book Fair, a gaggle of literary eager-beavers scouting for a door to the literary world would clutch their maiden published volume of poetry or prose bound in trademark red, white or beige cloth with an embroidered stripe running across the length of the jacket.

The cover …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Prince William on starting a family with Kate Middleton

LONDON – Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton have opened up a little about their plans to start a family.

Sitting together, the duo appeared for an interview to ITV News’ political editor Tom Bradby, who’s reportedly a close friend to the prince.

On asking about Kate’s close bonding with the family, she replied, “Yes. It’s … Read more >>>.