Accidents & Disasters – Weekly Newsletter for December 6-13, 2010

Monday, December 13, 2010

Maoists free two tribals in Andhra Pradesh

HYDERABAD – The Maoists have released two tribals five days after kidnapping them from forests in Andhra Pradesh’s Warangal district, police said Monday. Another abducted person is still in their custody.

Sammaiah and Chiranjeevi, the two tribals who were kidnapped by the Maoists from Tupakulagudem and Eturanagaram areas respectively, reached their homes Monday. They said …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Maoists free two tribals in Andhra Pradesh.

Two arrested for attacking women with blades

NEW DELHI – Two men were arrested here Monday for attacking young women with blades, police said.

Vishal, 19, and Rohit, 26, were arrested from north Delhi’s Mongolpuri locality, a police officer said.
Police were on a lookout for the duo after they attacked two young women in Mongolpuri and slashed their faces Saturday.
“They …. Source article : Two arrested for attacking women with blades.

Digital radio to keep tab on errant Kolkata cops

KOLKATA – Kolkata Police will turn to digital radio technology to keep an eye on errant policemen who are either negligent in duty or indulge in corrupt practices.

Police top brass have zeroed in on the Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) technology that helps wireless sets held by policemen in the field to also serve as … Read more >>.

Fire in Uttar Pradesh plastic scrapyard, no casualties

LUCKNOW – A massive fire broke out in a plastic scrapyard in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district early Monday. No casualties were reported in the incident, an official said.

The fire engulfed the scrapyard in Juhi area and soon spread to nearby establishments.
“It was a major fire. It took over four hours to control the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Fire in Uttar Pradesh plastic scrapyard, no casualties.

Two CRPF troopers kill each other

GUWAHATI – Two paramilitary troopers killed each other following a heated altercation over a personal matter in Assam, police said Monday.

A police spokesperson said the two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were on duty at a road patrol post at Tetelitol in Golaghat district in eastern Assam late Sunday.
Probably the two got … Original source on Gaea Times at : Two CRPF troopers kill each other.

School teacher missing after complaint of harassment

PANCHKULA – A school music teacher has gone missing after being accused of sexually harassing five girl students and police conducted raids in Haryana and Chandigarh Monday to nab him, police here said.

Sham Bahadur Thapa, a teacher at the Army Public School, was booked Sunday for allegedly sexually harassing Class 5 students on the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : School teacher missing after complaint of harassment.

Chennai Rain Claims 150 Lives

CHENNAI (GaeaTimes.com)- Last month the people of Chennai braced themselves for rough weather by shutting down all educational institutions, offices etc., when the Regional Cyclone Warning Centre announced that Cyclone Jal would hit the coast of Chennai. Later the Cyclone weakened and the people were could breathe a sigh of relief. However, like a … Read : Chennai Rain Claims 150 Lives.

BSF trooper sets himself on fire, dies

LUCKNOW – A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper posted in Haryana burnt himself to death in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district, police said Monday.

Rakesh Kumar, who was around 40 years old, set himself on fire late Sunday inside his house in Chandrapalkhedi village,” police inspector B.R. Verma told reporters in Saharanpur, some 450 km from …. Source article : BSF trooper sets himself on fire, dies.

Poverty-stricken woman kills kids, self

RAIPUR – A poverty-stricken woman first poisoned her three children and then committed suicide by consuming pesticide at their home in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district. Two of the kids died while the third is battling for life, police said Monday.

Sunita, 32, poisoned her children – Jintu Kumari, 8, Himanshu, 5, and Himesh, 2, – and …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Poverty-stricken woman kills kids, self.

Raids to nab teacher accused of harassing girls

PANCHKULA – Raids were conducted in Haryana and Chandigarh Monday to nab a music teacher who has been accused of sexually harassing five girl students, police here said.

Sham Bahadur Thapa, a teacher at Army Public School, was booked Sunday for allegedly sexually harassing Class 5 students.
“We received a complaint against Thapa from the …. Source : Raids to nab teacher accused of harassing girls.

Thai woman’s suicide screened over webcam

BANGKOK – A 24-year-old Thai woman committed suicide in front of a webcam and broadcast it through an online video chat room to her estranged boyfriend and others, a news report said Monday.

Nichakorn Srisawat, from the central province of Nakhon Sawan, was found hanging by a bed sheet tied to a ceiling fan in … Read more : Thai woman’s suicide screened over webcam.

Volcano spewing fire and ash in Ecuador

QUITO – Ecuador’s Tungurahua volcano was again spewing fire and ash over the weekend after months of relative calm, the Hoy newspaper reported.

A nearly four-kilometre-high ash cloud had formed over the volcano south of the capital Quito Saturday and lava was flowing down the western side of the more than 5,000 metre tall volcano.
…. Source article : Volcano spewing fire and ash in Ecuador.

Seals massacre on New Zealand beach

WELLINGTON – Twenty-three seals, including eight newborn pups, have been found clubbed to death at a colony near Kaikoura, on

the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, the Department of Conservation said Monday.
It appealed to the public for help to identify those responsible for the “callous and cowardly” attack on the protected animals, …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Seals massacre on New Zealand beach.

Another female Taliban victim demands justice

ISLAMABAD – A woman who was publicly lashed after being accused of adultery by Taliban militants three years ago in Pakistan’s Swat valley had got an FIR registered against the culprits, reports said.

The woman, Miraja, a resident of Charbagh in Swat valley, told reporters Sunday that “she was accused of having illicit relations with … Read more >>>.

22 killed in China wildfire

BEIJING – A grassland fire in a mountainous Tibetan region in southwest China proved deadly Sunday when it trapped soldiers and local residents trying to douse the blaze, killing at least 22 people, officials said.

The wildfire was raging through a grassland atop a plateau some six km from the county government seat in …. Source article on Gaea Times at : 22 killed in China wildfire.

16 killed in Pakistan bus accident

ISLAMABAD – At least 16 people were killed and 42 injured Sunday in a bus accident in northwest Pakistan, a media report said.

The accident occurred in Mallam Jabba in Swat valley when a bus carrying a wedding party fell into a deep ditch, Geo TV reported.
Police said 16 people, including five women and …. Original article on Gaea Times at : 16 killed in Pakistan bus accident.

Israel fire divine strike: Palestine PM

GAZA CITY – The de-facto Palestinian Prime Minister in Gaza, Ismail Haniya said Sunday that the massive forest fire in northern Israel was a “strike from Allah”.

Commenting on the fire in Israel, which killed 41 Israelis and burnt more than 50 square km of forest, Hamas’ Haniya told reporters as he joined emergency prayers …. Original source : Israel fire divine strike: Palestine PM.

Fire in north Delhi warehouse doused

NEW DELHI – A fire broke out in a warehouse in north Delhi and was doused in about two hours Sunday evening, an official said. No one was injured.

The warehouse in Tri Nagar contained plastic articles, the official said.
We got a call at around 6 p.m. from Narang Colony … Original source on Gaea Times at : Fire in north Delhi warehouse doused.

22 killed in China fire

BEIJING – At least 22 people were killed Sunday in a wildfire in southwest China, officials said.

The fire broke out in a mountainous Tibetan region of Sichuan province Sunday noon. The blaze was brought under control by 3 p.m., Xinhua reported.
… Read this article on Gaea Times at : 22 killed in China fire.

Maoists call two-day shutdown in Bengal

KOLKATA – The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Sunday called a 48-hour shutdown in West Bengal starting Dec 8 to protest against the arrest of four state committee members, including secretary Kanchan.

CPI-Maoist state committee member Ashim Mondal alias Akash said: “State secretary Kanchanda and other state committee members – Ajoyda, Bidyutda …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Maoists call two-day shutdown in Bengal.

Noida land scandal: Ex-official gets four-year jail (Second Lead)

GHAZIABAD – A former chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh was Tuesday held guilty of wrongfully allotting a plot during her tenure as Noida authority chief and sentenced to four-year imprisonment by a court here. She was immediately taken into custody.

Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Judge A.K. Singh found Neera Yadav, a retired …. Source article : Noida land scandal: Ex-official gets four-year jail (Second Lead).

Man shoots wife, son, mother

LUCKNOW – A jeweller was on the run in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday after shooting his wife, son and mother in a fit of rage, police said.

Police inspector Shaligram Verma said all three were battling for their lives in a hospital in Ramabainagar, some 150 km from here.
Alok Gupta, 42, opened fire at his …. Source article : Man shoots wife, son, mother.

Illegal plot allotment: Ex-Noida official gets four-year jail

GHAZIABAD – A former chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh was Tuesday held guilty of wrongfully allotting a plot during her tenure as Noida authority chief and sentenced to four years’ imprisonment by a court here.

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court found Neera Yadav, a retired Indian Administrative Service officer, guilty of violating … Read more »»».

Three students booked for ragging

FATEHABAD – Three students of a polytechnic in Haryana have been booked for ragging a junior who consumed poison due to harassment, police said Tuesday. The three accused are absconding.

Jagtar Singh, a second year engineering diploma student of Guru Nanak Polytechnic here, took poison due to the ragging by the final year students earlier …. Read the original article : Three students booked for ragging.

Bandit gunned down in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – A bandit wanted in several cases including murder and abduction was gunned down by police in a forested area of Uttar Pradesh’s Chitrakoot district Tuesday, an official said.

Shankar Kol, 32, was shot dead in the Markundi forest area. But five-six of his accomplices escaped. The dead man primarily operated in Uttar Pradesh … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bandit gunned down in Uttar Pradesh.

Northeast MPs to meet Dikshit over gangrape

NEW DELHI – In the wake of the gangrape of a BPO employee from Mizoram here, MPs from northeast will meet Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday to discuss the safety of women from the region in the city.

Madhu Chandra, spokesperson of the Northeast Support Centre and Helpline, told IANS: “We are grateful to … Original article on : Northeast MPs to meet Dikshit over gangrape.

Ex-Noida official held guilty of illegal plot allotment

GHAZIABAD – A former chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh was Tuesday held guilty by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here of wrongfully allotting a plot during her tenure as Noida authority chief.

The court found Neera Yadav, a retired Indian Administrative Service officer, guilty of violating the rules in allotting the industrial … Read : Ex-Noida official held guilty of illegal plot allotment.

Baltimore Fire Under Control

BALTIMORE (GaeaTimes.com)- Baltimore’s red light district was engulfed by a huge fire that was sparked on Monday afternoon that charred as many as four buildings. Although the actual cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained, city officials have affirmed that the fire broke out in a three-storey building in the area that … Read : Baltimore Fire Under Control.

Bangladesh loses communication with hijacked ship

DHAKA – The Bangladesh authorities have lost communication links with the ship carrying 26 people that was hijacked by Somali pirates two days ago close to India’s Lakshadweep islands, says a report.

The MV Jahan Moni, which was going to Greece, was hijacked in the Arabian Sea Sunday with 26 crew members on board. The …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Bangladesh loses communication with hijacked ship.

Extortionists torch school in Mexican border city

Ciudad Juarez (Mexico), Dec 7 (IANS/EFE) Extortionists set fire to a school in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez after the institute’s owners reportedly refused to pay protection money, authorities said.

The arsonists also scrawled obscene messages on the walls of the school in Ciudad Juarez’s San Antonio area, where teachers told parents that … Read more »»».

HIV positive man on trial for sex with Thai child prostitutes

LUENEBURG – An HIV-positive former German musician has been charged with abusing seven children and 23 youths in Thailand.

The 65-year-old former member of 1980s folk music group Godewind is accused of 403 cases of unprotected sex with child prostitutes, despite knowing he was HIV positive.
Due to his HIV status, which he allegedly did … Read more >>>.

Lenin statue blown up in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Dec 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Unidentified vandals blew up a statue of Lenin in the outskirts of St. Petersburg Monday night, police said Tuesday.

The incident occurred in Pushkin town, 24 km south of St. Petersburg at around 10 p.m. (2200 GMT).
“The statue is tilted at an acute angle, and the blast broke …. Original article : Lenin statue blown up in St. Petersburg.

Bodies of missing US balloonists found at sea off Italy

VIESTE – The bodies of two missing US hot-air balloonists have been found off Italy’s Adriatic Sea coastline when the wreckage of their balloon was caught in the nets of a fishing trawler.

The pair, Richard Abruzzo and Carol Rymer Davis, were last heard of Sep 29 when they sent a distress signal to air … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bodies of missing US balloonists found at sea off Italy.

Qatar’s Royal Family Member Killed in car Mishap in Iraq

RAMADI, IRAQ (GaeaTimes.com) — In an unfortunate car accident near Ramadi, a member of Qatar’s royal family was killed on Monday. The accident took place on Sunday afternoon in a bumpy area near the village of al-Nukhaib, some 200 km southwest of Anbar’s capital city of Ramadi.
According to internal sources, the victim has been … Read more : Qatar’s Royal Family Member Killed in car Mishap in Iraq.

Mystery Car Crash leaves Husband Dead, Wife Missing

ILLINOIS (GaeaTimes.com) — In a strange turn of event, 40-year-old Tanya Shannon went missing after a car accident that killed her husband in Illinois.
According to police, Tanya and her husband, Dale, were in their car when it crashed Sunday near Seneca, Ill., about 80 miles from Chicago. Surprisingly, Tanya went missing while Dale was [..] Read the original article: here.

Car Mishap on Brimorton Drive Kills 1, 1 Injured

BELLAMY ROAD, CANADA (GaeaTimes.com) — In a car mishap on Sunday morning, a 28 year old man was killed on Brimorton Drive near Bellamy Road. The accident took place when the driver of the car lost control on the road and hit a pole and then a tree.
Beside the driver, the car had a … Original article on : Car Mishap on Brimorton Drive Kills 1, 1 Injured.

Heavy Rain in Chennai Disrupts Life, Prices of vegetables to Soar Soon

CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Continuous heavy rain in Chennai has disrupted daily to severe extent. As many as 179 people have been so far killed due to this natural calamity which is giving way to floods and wash outs.
Judging by the seriousness of the matter, CM of Tamil Nadu, Mr. M. Karunanidhi had arranged …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Heavy Rain in Chennai Disrupts Life, Prices of vegetables to Soar Soon.

Fifth accused in BPO rape case arrested

NEW DELHI – The fifth accused in the rape of a 30-year-old BPO employee in the capital’s Dhaula Kuan area last week was arrested Monday night, Delhi Police said.

Kamru was arrested from Sohna district of Haryana at around 9.30 p.m., police officials said.
Two accused – Shamsad and Usman – were arrested last week … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fifth accused in BPO rape case arrested.

Swiss Post to shut bank account of Assange

GENEVA – Swiss Post announced Monday it will close down the bank account of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, saying he gave false information when he opened the account.

“PostFinance will terminate its business relationship with Julian Assange,” according to a statement which used the official name of the bank run by the post office.
The …. Source : Swiss Post to shut bank account of Assange.

ICC launches probe into alleged war crimes by North Korea

THE HAGUE – The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched a preliminary investigation into alleged war crimes committed by North Korea in the territory of the Republic of Korea, court officials in The Hague said Monday.

The probe concerns both the shelling of Yeonpyeong Island Nov 23 and the sinking of a … Read : ICC launches probe into alleged war crimes by North Korea.

Kerala orders two probes into job scam

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The Kerala government Wednesday suspended the Wayanad district collector and announced two probes into a job scam that surfaced last week.

The scandal surfaced after eight people who recently joined various offices under the revenue department in Wayanad district were found to have produced fake joining orders and advice memos of the …. Original article : Kerala orders two probes into job scam.

CBI raids Raja and telecom ministry officials (Third Lead)

NEW DELHI/CHENNAI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday searched the Delhi and Tamil Nadu homes of former telecom minister A. Raja as well as the premises of four of his former aides in the ministry in connection with the 2G spectrum probe, an official said.

The CBI team reached Rajass 2-A Motilal Nehru … Read this article on Gaea Times at : CBI raids Raja and telecom ministry officials (Third Lead).

Man arrested for Indian-origin wife’s murder

LONDON – Shrien Dewani, the British businessman whose Indian-origin wife was shot dead while the couple was on honeymoon in South Africa, has been arrested in Britain on suspicion of conspiring to murder her, a media report said Wednesday.

Police detained Dewani on behalf of the South African authorities, the Daily Telegraph reported.
…. Read the original article : Man arrested for Indian-origin wife’s murder.

Have special courts for financial offences, says court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday favoured the setting up of special courts to try offences of huge financial magnitude.

The court said these courts could come up to try acts of crime covered by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and other laws dealing with financial offences.
The apex court bench of Justice … Read more : Have special courts for financial offences, says court.

Goods train derails in Punjab

LUDHIANA – Six coaches of a goods train derailed near a railway station here in Punjab Wednesday. No one was injured.

The train, going from Ambala to Ludhiana’s dry port, ran off the tracks near Dhandari Kalan railway station and hit electricity poles, disrupting rail traffic and power supply.
In the process, the Amritsar-Delhi Shatabdi …. Source article : Goods train derails in Punjab.

Rains claim 16 lives, damage crops in Andhra

HYDERABAD – Heavy rains have claimed 16 lives in coastal Andhra Pradesh since the last two days and have caused widespread damage to standing crops, an official said Wednesday.

South coastal Andhra districts received heavy rains as a depression in the Bay of Bengal crossed the coast near Bapatla Wednesday morning.
According to an officials …. Read the original article : here.

Goa Police issued notice in Israeli drug dealer case

PANAJI – The Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court Wednesday issued notice to the Goa police asking it to reply within a month to the bail application of Israeli drug dealer Yaniv Benaim alias Dudu, who was arrested here in February.

In his application, Dudu said he should be released on bail because …. Read the original article : here.

2G scam: CBI raids Raja and his associates (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI/CHENNAI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday searched the Delhi and Tamil Nadu homes of former telecom minister A. Raja as well as the premises of four of his associates in connection with the 2G spectrum probe, an official said.

The raids were conducted at Raja’s 2-A Motilal Nehru Marg residence [..] Read the original article: here.

12 people drown in Andhra, one still missing

HYDERABAD – Twelve people, including six children and five women, were killed when the vehicle in which they were travelling was washed away in a stream in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district, police said Wednesday. One person is still missing.

The tragedy occurred late Tuesday when a Tata Sumo vehicle carrying 16 people was caught in … Read more : 12 people drown in Andhra, one still missing.

UN troops brought cholera to Haiti: report

Paris, Dec 8 (IANS/EFE) The cholera epidemic that has caused more than 2,000 deaths in Haiti was introduced by Nepalese troops serving with the UN forces in the impoverished Caribbean country, according to a French medical report.

The disease first appeared in the small central town of Mirebalais, where the Nepalese soldiers set up … Read : UN troops brought cholera to Haiti: report.

Eight injured as buses collide in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Eight passengers were injured when a DTC bus collided with a private bus in east Delhi Wednesday, police said.

The incident took place during the office rush hour at 9 a.m. in Vivek Vihar area of east Delhi, a police official said.
“Eight people suffered minor injuries and were rushed to …. Source : Gaea News Network.

2G scam: CBI raids houses of Raja, four associates

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday searched the homes of former telecom minister A. Raja and four of his associates here in connection with the 2G spectrum investigation, an official said.

“A CBI team reached the Delhi residence of Raja at around 7 a.m. Raids are still on,” a CBI …. Original article on Gaea Times at : 2G scam: CBI raids houses of Raja, four associates.

Unicef says crisis not over for Pakistani flood-hit children

ISLAMABAD – Unicef has appealed for millions of dollars of additional aid for the children in Pakistan worst hit by the summer’s floods, warning that the winter posed a growing threat.

The UN body Tuesday said it needed $82.1 million “to expand urgently needed support to improve widespread malnutrition and to stop polio spreading”.
The … Read more »».

26 killed in China mine blast

BEIJING – Twenty-six people were killed in an explosion in a coal mine in central China’s Henan province, authorities said Wednesday.

A total of 46 miners were working underground when the gas blast occurred at 7.40 p.m. Tuesday in the Suzhuang Coal Mine in Sanmenxia city, about 300 km from the provincial …. Original source : 26 killed in China mine blast.

British police launch appeal for stolen 300-year-old violin

LONDON – British detectives have launched a public appeal for information after a South Korean musician was left distraught by the theft of her 314-year-old antique Stradivarius violin at a London railway station, reports said.

Media reports said 32-year-old Min-Jin Kym, who has recently performed with the Philharmonic Orchestra, had been deeply upset by the … Original article on : British police launch appeal for stolen 300-year-old violin.

3-Year-Old Girl Injured in a Car Crash in Lynbrook

LYNBROOK(GaeaTimes.com) — On Tuesday, a 3-year-old girl was taken to the hospital who suffered a cardiac arrest after her father crashed their car into a tree near Lynbrook.
The accident took place at near about 1.30 p.m. when the southbound sedan veered into a tree on Ocean Avenue near Ruth Place. Village Police Chief Joseph …. Read the original article : 3-Year-Old Girl Injured in a Car Crash in Lynbrook.

Car Accident in Dunham Kills 1 from White lake

DUNHAM (GaeaTimes.com) — A 21 year old man from White Lakeman was killed on last Monday night when his pick-up truck lost control off a Highland Township and smashed into a tree.
Wesley Brown, the victim of the accident was driving a 1999 Ford Ranger north on Hickory Ridge near Dunham at 11:47 p.m. when … Read more »».

Car Accident at I-95 Claims Life of 1 in Connecticut

NORTH STONINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — In a car accident that took place on Monday night at Interstate 95 in North Stonington claimed the life of 1. Connecticut State Police are of the opinion that the crash occured at about 7 p.m., by Exit 92.
According to the Police, the accident took place between two cars. One …. Original source : Car Accident at I-95 Claims Life of 1 in Connecticut.

Cedar City Car Accident Kills a 9-month-old Infant, 5 crtically Injured

CEDAR CITY (GaeaTimes.com) — In a horrific car mishap near Cedar City, a 9-month-old infant was killed while critically injuring several others. The accident occured when a a garbage truck and van collided fact to face at SR130/3000 North Main in Cedar City.
According to some witnesses, the garbage truck was traveling west through the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cedar City Car Accident Kills a 9-month-old Infant, 5 crtically Injured.

CBI recommends case against former Chandigarh official

CHANDIGARH – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recommended a criminal case against a Haryana bureaucrat, earlier serving with the Chandigarh administration, for his role in a teachers recruitment scam that made headlines here last year, CBI sources said here Tuesday.

The CBI has sought the sanction from its head office in New Delhi … Original source on Gaea Times at : CBI recommends case against former Chandigarh official.

Three crude bombs recovered in Allahabad

LUCKNOW – Panic gripped a residential area of Uttar Pradesh’s major city Allahabad Thursday after three live crude bombs were recovered from a garbage trolley, within two days of a bomb blast in Varanasi, police said.

“Acting on a tip-off, we recovered the crude bombs from the garbage bin in the Bahadurganj area. A team … Read more »».

CVC launches website to fight corruption

NEW DELHI – On the International Anti-Corruption Day, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) launched a new portal ‘VIGEYE’ where citizens can upload videos or audios on any act of corruption directly from their mobile phones Thursday.

The new citizen-centric initiative of the CVC will enable even common man to carry out a sting …. Original article : CVC launches website to fight corruption.

Nepal villagers try to set Indian border guard ablaze

KATHMANDU – A mob in a southern village of Nepal clashed with a group of marauding Indian border patrol guards Thursday and tried to set one of the men ablaze.

Surendra Kumar Chaudhary of Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) had a narrow escape from being burnt alive in Tikoliya village in Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal’s …. Original source : Nepal villagers try to set Indian border guard ablaze.

Helicopter crash kills three in Mexico

MEXICO CITY – At least three people were killed when a police helicopter crashed in Mexico, Xinhua reported Thursday.

According to police, the Bell 412 helicopter with 11 people on board crashed Wednesday when it was going to a prison in the town of Villa Aldama in eastern Veracruz state.
… Read more >>>.

Eight killed in rains, Panama Canal shut down

PANAMA CITY – Days of heavy rain have left at least eight people dead in Panama, while the Panama Canal authority was forced to shut down the short-cut ship passage that connects the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean and Atlantic oceans.

President Ricardo Martinelli said the deaths were caused by flooding as rivers overflowed their … Read more : Eight killed in rains, Panama Canal shut down.

From jail to stage – reforming prisoners through cultural therapy

KOLKATA – Once hardened criminals and now do-gooders for all of society, Nigel Akkara alias Vikki and Debashis Chakraborty bring to life in more ways than one the old age story of robber Ratnakar who metamorphosed into sage Valmiki.

Leaving behind long years spent in jail, Vikki now runs a business while Chakraborty is a … Original source on Gaea Times at : From jail to stage – reforming prisoners through cultural therapy.

Three killed in Mexico violence

Cancun (Mexico), Dec 9 (IANS/EFE) Three people were found brutally murdered in this Mexican resort city, where a UN climate summit is going on amid heavy security.

In two separate incidents Wednesday that bore the hallmarks of organised crime, three men — aged 25-30 — were shot dead after being tortured, according to police reports.
…. Source : Gaea News Network.

Panama Canal shut down due to rain

PANAMA CITY – Days of heavy rain prompted the Panama Canal authority to shut down the short-cut ship passage that connects the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean and Atlantic oceans.

Officials Wednesday said visibility was too limited to manoeuvre ships through the locks.
Catastrophic downpours have flooded the entire region between Venezuela and Costa Rica … Read more >>.

Delhi teenager commits suicide

NEW DELHI – A 17-year-old boy committed suicide in his house in southeast Delhi Wednesday, police said.

Shubham, a Class 10 student, was found dead today (Wednesday) evening in his house in Jasola Vihar, a police official said, adding that it was a case of suicide.
“We are still investigating the case and trying to …. Source article : Delhi teenager commits suicide.

Rs.50 lakh stolen from clerk’s house, recovered

NEW DELHI – Two people were arrested for looting Rs.50 lakh from a government clerk’s house in west Delhi, police said Wednesday. The money has been recovered.

Two bags, carrying Rs.29 lakh and Rs.21 lakh respectively, were recovered from Mukesh Todi and Vikas. Mukesh was arrested from Seemapuri area in east Delhi and Vikas … Read more »».

14 killed in Andhra rains, standing crops damaged

HYDERABAD – Heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh in the past two days have claimed 14 lives and damaged crops over 3.7 lakh hectares, causing great misery to farmers already reeling under the impact of recent cyclones.

Rescue workers Wednesday recovered 12 bodies from a stream near Vinukonda in Guntur district as heavy rains swelled …. Original article : 14 killed in Andhra rains, standing crops damaged.

Six gunmen killed in Mexico

Mexico City, Dec 8 (IANS/EFE) Seven gunmen were killed in a clash with army troops in northeast Mexico, officials said.

The gunfight took place at the Santa Lucia ranch in Mexico’s Tamaulipas state, the Defence Secretariat said Tuesday.
Soldiers assigned to the 8th Military Zone, based in the border city of Reynosa, were attacked Monday … Read more : Six gunmen killed in Mexico.

Saudi man sentenced to ‘prayer calls’ instead of whipping

RIYADH – A court in the Saudi district of Badr sentenced a man Wednesday to perform prayer calls at a local mosque for one month, Saudi newspaper al-Riyadh reported.

The man had been convicted of covering up details of a theft and was given the sentence as an alternative to the standard punishment, whipping.
In …. Source : Saudi man sentenced to ‘prayer calls’ instead of whipping.

New courts needed to try economic offences, says apex court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday favoured setting up of special courts to try cases of economic offences involving the violation of laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The apex court bench of Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice A.K. Ganguly said that it was not prudent to burden judges with cases …. Source article on Gaea Times at : New courts needed to try economic offences, says apex court.

Delhi man, four accomplices held for father’s murder

NEW DELHI – A 29-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his father to inherit his wealth, police said Wednesday. Four of his accomplices were also arrested.

Nikesh Gupta, 29, Lalit Yadav, 22, Lal Bahadur, 40, Gaurav Kumar, 23, and Mohammad Adil, 23, were accused of murdering businessman Jai Bhagwan Gupta, Nikesh’s father, in …. Original source : Delhi man, four accomplices held for father’s murder.

CBI seizes papers in daylong raids on Raja, family, aides (Roundup)

NEW DELHI/CHENNAI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday seized “incriminating documents” after searching the houses of disgraced former telecom minister Andimuthu Raja in New Delhi and Chennai as well as those of his relatives and aides over the 2G spectrum row.

A few hours after the day-long raids began, CBI Director A.P. Singh … Read more »».

Malaysia to hang Indian for drug trafficking

GEORGE TOWN – An Indian man convicted on charges of drug trafficking in Malaysia will be hanged, a media report said Wednesday.

Bahurudeen Mohamed Yusoff Ghaney was caught at the Penang International Airport with 10 kg of ketamine last year. He was travelling from India.
Ghaney, 41, broke down when High Court judicial commissioner Mohammed … Original source on Gaea Times at : Malaysia to hang Indian for drug trafficking.

Meghalaya Police up vigil to prevent information leakage

SHILLONG – Alarmed over police officials joining rebel groups, Meghalaya Police have stepped up internal vigilance to prevent leakage of information to rebel groups, police said Wednesday.

The step was taken after deputy superintendent of police Champion R. Sangma and constable Roster Sangma joined the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), one of the five …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Meghalaya Police up vigil to prevent information leakage.

CBI raids Raja, family and aides (Fifth Lead)

NEW DELHI/CHENNAI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday recovered incriminating documents during searches at the Delhi and Tamil Nadu homes of former telecom minister A. Raja, his close relatives as well as four of his associates in connection with the 2G spectrum probe, an official said.

In a sweeping coordinated operation, the CBI …. Original article on Gaea Times at : CBI raids Raja, family and aides (Fifth Lead).

Two cops killed in road accident

RANCHI – Two policemen were killed and four injured when their vehicle hit a tree in Jharkhand’s Simdega district Wednesday, police said.

The incident took place near Thethaitangar village, 120 km from Ranchi.
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Northeast delegation meets home ministry official

NEW DELHI – A delegation of activists and lawyers from the northeast Friday met a home ministry official to discuss the issue of the safety of women in the capital, especially from the northeast, following the gangrape of a Mizo woman here.

“We wanted to meet the home minister (P. Chidambaram) but he is …. Read the original article : Northeast delegation meets home ministry official.

Engineering student held for morphing nude photos

BHOPAL – An engineering student was arrested in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur town on charges of morphing nude photographs of a girl from Guwahati in Assam whom he had befriended on a social networking site two years ago, police said Friday.

Arpit Bhargav, 19, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police … Original source on Gaea Times at : Engineering student held for morphing nude photos.

After Adarsh, satellite mapping of prime properties in Mumbai

MUMBAI – Hoping to prevent scams like the Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society, the Maharashtra government is contemplating measures likes satellite mapping of all prime properties in Mumbai and determining their exact status and ownership.

According to a high-ranking government official, the proposal involves satellite mapping of all prime areas ranging from Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Nariman …. Source article : After Adarsh, satellite mapping of prime properties in Mumbai.

Punjab jails crammed 150 percent beyond capacity

CHANDIGARH – A space for 46 being occupied by 136 people — that is the sorry state in the jail in Punjab’s Moga town and in most other prisons in the state which are packed way beyond their capacity, leading to frequent fights and drug abuse.

And with many cases pending in courts, the situation …. Original article : Punjab jails crammed 150 percent beyond capacity.

Hendrik Coetzee Presumed Dead

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (GaeaTimes.com)- Hendrik Coetzee, a highly-acclaimed outdoorsmen is presumed to be dead after he was involved in a tragic incident on the Lukuga River where he was dragged into the water by a crocodile after it attacked his kayak. The incident took place on Tuesday when the 35-year-old whitewater guide was leading … Read more : Hendrik Coetzee Presumed Dead.

Sabotage suspected in Kerala lab fire

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Samples taken for investigation in various cases were destroyed when a fire broke out allegedly due to sabotage in the chief chemical examiner’s laboratory Friday morning, police said.

Thiruvananthapuram Police Commissioner M.R. Ajithkumar ruled out the possibility of a short circuit causing the blaze.
The fire broke out in the sample room located …. Original article : Sabotage suspected in Kerala lab fire.

Businessman abducted in Bihar

PATNA – A businessman has been abducted by unidentified men in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, police said Friday.

Deepak Kumar, who runs a cloth business, was abducted Thursday night at gunpoint by unidentified men in Muzaffarpur, about 70 km from here, an official said.
His family members lodged a case with the police and said that …. Source article : Businessman abducted in Bihar.

Cruise Ship In Antarctica Out Of Danger

ANTARCTICA (GaeaTimes.com)- Clelia II a cruise liner that started its voyage to Antarctica from Argentina on Nov 30 ran into trouble in the frozen continent’s Drake passage when it was passing through inclement weather. The ship with 88 passengers as well as 77 crews onboard was tossed by the huge sea waves and also … Read more »»».

IAS couple, engineers’ homes raided by Lokayukt

BHOPAL – The Madhya Pradesh Lokayukt Friday conducted raids at the residences of a bureaucrat couple and two engineers for alleged corruption.

The raids were carried out at the homes of Arvind Joshi and his wife Tinu Joshi – both Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers – and engineers Deepak Asai and Ram Das Chaudhary.
All …. Original source : IAS couple, engineers’ homes raided by Lokayukt.

IAS couple, engineers’ homes raided by Lokayukt

BHOPAL – The Madhya Pradesh Lokayukt Friday conducted raids at the residences of a bureaucrat couple and two engineers for alleged corruption.

The raids were carried out at the homes of Arvind Joshi and his wife Tinu Joshi – both Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers – and engineers Deepak Asai and Ram Das Chaudhary.
All …. Read the original article : IAS couple, engineers’ homes raided by Lokayukt.

Punjab lawyer, sons held for immigration fraud

JALANDHAR – A lawyer and his two sons have been arrested from Himachal Pradesh’s Solan town for duping at least seven youths from across Punjab of Rs.18.5 lakh on the pretext of sending them abroad, police said Friday.

The accused — James Masih and his sons Pankaj and Ankur — were running a travel …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Punjab lawyer, sons held for immigration fraud.

Explosion at central China factory, casualties unknown

WUHAN – A blast occurred at a private pharmaceutical factory in a city of central China’s Hubei Province Friday, local authorities said.

The explosion happened around 10 a.m. in the factory in Tuanfeng County of Huanggang City, Xinhua quoted the authorities as saying.
The casualties are not immediately known.
More than 30 fire fighters are … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Explosion at central China factory, casualties unknown.

Gangster killed in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – A gangster carrying a reward of Rs.50,000 for his capture was gunned down by security forces in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras area Friday while his accomplice managed to escape, police said.

Kamlesh Yadav, who was around 30 years old and had over 12 criminal cases, including murder, abduction and other heinous crimes pending against … Read : Gangster killed in Uttar Pradesh.

110 suspected prostitutes rounded up at biggest casino

HONG KONG – More than 100 suspected prostitutes have been rounded up in a police raid on the world’s biggest casino, the US-owned Venetian resort in Macau, a news report said Friday.

The women were detained in an operation involving dozens of officers early Thursday at the giant complex run by US casino operator Sheldon …. Source : 110 suspected prostitutes rounded up at biggest casino.

China, Iran jail most journalists in world: Report

NEW YORK – A New York-based global media watch group has said that 145 journalists were currently jailed around the world because of their work – the highest number in 14 years. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Iran and China led the list, each with 34 imprisoned journalists.

Together, they accounted for nearly …. Read the original article : China, Iran jail most journalists in world: Report.

Teenager arrested in Netherlands over cyber attacks for WikiLeaks

THE HAGUE – A 16-year-old suspected hacker has been arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly having attacked the websites of Mastercard and Visa, Dutch authorities said.

The attacks appeared to retaliation against the credit card companies for their refusal to process any more donations to WikiLeaks.
According to a report in the Dutch daily De …. Source article : Teenager arrested in Netherlands over cyber attacks for WikiLeaks.

Royal couple attacked in violent London protests

LONDON – British Prime Minister David Cameron late Thursday condemned as “shocking and unacceptable” a day of violent student protests in London during which a car carrying Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, was attacked.

The incident involving the royal limousine came as protesters roamed through the West End of London, smashing shop windows and … Read more >>.

World steeplechase champ detained in doping probe

MADRID – Steeplechase world champion Marta Dominguez has been arrested along with two coaches and doctor Eufemiano Fuentes in the latest Spanish police investigation into doping in sport, local news reports said.

The El Pais daily said on its website Thursday that the Central Operation Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil raided the homes of …. Original source : World steeplechase champ detained in doping probe.

Corruption on rise worldwide: Transparency survey

BERLIN – Corruption is on the rise, with one in four people worldwide saying they paid a bribe in the past year, according to a survey by anti-corruption group Transparency International (TI).

Releasing the findings in Berlin Thursday, the group said 60 percent of people it surveyed estimated the problem had become worse.
Of those …. Source article : Corruption on rise worldwide: Transparency survey.

Heavy Fog Result in 3 Car Accident on FM 666

CORPUS CHIRSTI (GaeaTimes.com) — Due to heavy fog, Corpus Christi State Police has reported three early morning car crash on FM 666 just north of Bluntzer.
On Thursday morning, a 18-wheeler carrying a full load of gravel was making a left turn onto the road when a pick-up slammed into the big rig. Minutes later, … Read more >>>.

Woman survives 12-storey fall, faces suicide bid charge

SINGAPORE – A Chinese woman who survived a fall from the 12th floor of a Singapore apartment building now faces a criminal charge for attempted suicide, a media report said Saturday.

Zhou Zhi Hui, 26, Friday tried to escape from her flat after a heated argument with her landlord when she lost grip at a …. Read the original article : here.

Nepal Maoists train guns on yet another Indian firm

KATHMANDU – Continuing their policy of obstructing Indian investors, Nepal’s former Maoist guerrillas Saturday trained their guns on yet another Indo-Nepal joint venture, threatening to bring it to a halt.

The government of Nepal had awarded the licence to Green Ventures Pvt. Ltd., founded by IIT alumnus K.R. Krishnan, along with his Nepali partner, to …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Nepal Maoists train guns on yet another Indian firm.

Hitman hired to kill my son still absconding: Goa minister

PANAJI – Goa Home Minister Ravi Naik Saturday said that a contract killer hired to kill his son earlier this year is still at large.

Speaking to reporters here, Naik said that police were still on the lookout for Joeboy Lopez, who had allegedly taken a contract to kill his son, Roy Naik, in September. …. Read the original article : Hitman hired to kill my son still absconding: Goa minister.

Punjabi woman’s murder case nears verdict in Canada

VANCOUVER – Defence and prosecution lawyers Friday finished their arguments in a sensational Indo-Canadian murder case here in which a Punjabi man is accused of strangulating his pregnant wife and burning her body four years ago.

A former school teacher, Mukhtiar Singh Panghali, 38, faces second-degree murder charges in the death of his … Original article on : Punjabi woman’s murder case nears verdict in Canada.

Out goes a corrupt official, in comes a school

PATNA – The Bihar government is making good its promise to confiscate the property of corrupt officials and turn them into primary schools.

That is what has happened at the home of former motor vehicle inspector (MVI) Raghuvansh Kunwar at Chaira village in Samastipur district. The government has already begun the process of setting up … Read more »».

Army officer, family members, driver killed in road accident

HOSHIARPUR – An army officer, his wife, a daughter and their driver were killed in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district Saturday morning when their vehicle was caught between and crushed by two trucks, police here said.

The incident took place on the Mahilpur-Chandigarh road when the family was travelling from Pathankot to Chandigarh. The officer has been …. Read the original article : Army officer, family members, driver killed in road accident.

Four Philippine policemen charged with kidnapping

MANILA – Four policemen in the Philippines will be charged in a kidnapping-for-ransom of two people, officials said.

Criminal and administrative charges will be filed against police officers Roger Bacanto, Celedonio Tipon, Jay Jay Vallente and Venancio Jayoma Jr., all from the Caloocan City police station, Xinhua quoted National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief …. Source : Four Philippine policemen charged with kidnapping.

Fire in house kills five siblings, all minors

ALIGARH – Five children of a rickshaw-puller, all aged between 12 and 14, were burnt to death here when a fire broke out in their house while they were sleeping, police said Saturday.

The incident took place late Friday in Pala Sahibabad area of Aligarh, some 300 km from state capital Lucknow, when the house … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fire in house kills five siblings, all minors.

Plane makes emergency landing in Sofia

SOFIA – A Bulgarian plane – with 29 passengers and seven crew on board – took off from Sofia for Moscow Friday, but had to turn back and make an emergency landing after one of its engines failed, a media report said.

The Bulgaria Air flight FB 363 from the Bulgarian capital city to Moscow …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Plane makes emergency landing in Sofia.

18 abducted deminers rescued in Afghanistan

KABUL – All 18 deminers who were abducted in Afghanistan’s Khost province have been rescued a day after their kidnapping, a top official has said.

Afghan security forces with the support of NATO-led troops rescued the deminers Friday, provincial police chief Abdul Hakim Ishaqzai said.
All the abducted people were safe, Ishaqzai told Xinhua.
He, …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Iranian woman won’t be stoned to death: Report

TEHRAN – An Iranian woman whose case drew international attention will not face death by stoning for adultery, Iran’s state-run news broadcaster Press TV reported.

In a report about Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani, who has become a cause celebre among international human rights groups, the woman also confessed that she not only committed adultery but also had …. Original article : Iranian woman won’t be stoned to death: Report.

150 Jordanians hurt in clashes after football match

AMMAN – Clashes and riots following a football game between Jordan’s leading sports clubs Friday injured some 150 people, including 25 police officers, the government said.

Most of those injured were able to return home later in the day, but 11 remained hospitalised, Deputy Premier Ayman Safadi told the official Petra news agency.
Security authorities … Read more >>>.

I-80 Car Accident leaves Woman Critically Injured

LAKE POINT, TOOELE COUNTY (GaeaTimes.com) — In a car accident in Tooele County, a women was critically injured when her car went off the edge of I-80.
According to Utah patrol trooper, the accident took place at around 6.30 a.m., when the car driven by the victim’s husband went off the side of the road. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : I-80 Car Accident leaves Woman Critically Injured.

Army Truck Accident in San Andreas leaves 15 Injured Soldier

SAN ANDREAS (GaeaTimes.com) — On Friday morning, more than 15 soldiers were injured when their truck crashed into a mountainside while coming down a narrow downhill road in Barangay, San Jose.
According to Lt. Col. Danilo Aquino, commander of 83rd Infantry Battalion, the soldiers were returning from Virac to their camp in San Andreas when … Read more »»».

Soldier from Fort Riley Injured in a Hunting Accident

GEARY COUNTY (GaeaTimes.com) — On Thursday morning, at about 7a.m., Geary County authority received a call about a a hunting accident where a Fort Riley soldier was shot by a Manhattan resident. The victim was hunting elk near the area of Old 77 Highway and Range Road on the west side of the Fort … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Soldier from Fort Riley Injured in a Hunting Accident.

Car Crash in Stephenville Kills 1, 3 Injured

STEPHENVILLE (GaeaTimes.com) — On Thursday, a 86-year-old man was killed and three more were seriously injured in a car crash in western Newfoundland.
According to RCMP, the person who was killed was sitting in the passengers seat when the car went out of control on West Street in Stephenville. The car left the roadway and … Read more »».

Woman dacoit nabbed in Uttar Pradesh

AGRA – Bandit queen Rusi, carrying a reward of Rs.15,000, believed to be the beloved of dreaded dacoit Vishnu Parihar, was arrested with her brother Cheepa from Karkoli village, police said Friday.

Rusi was nabbed from Karkoli, under Bah police station, 70 km from here, by a Special Operations Group team.
Police sources said … Read more »».

Woman dacoit nabbed in Uttar Pradesh

AGRA – Bandit queen Rusi, carrying a reward of Rs.15,000, believed to be the beloved of dreaded dacoit Vishnu Parihar, was arrested with her brother Cheepa from Karkoli village, police said Friday.

Rusi was nabbed from Karkoli, under Bah police station, 70 km from here, by a Special Operations Group team.
Police sources said …. Original article : Woman dacoit nabbed in Uttar Pradesh.

Man dies trying to rescue cat

KOLLAM – A man died Friday while trying to rescue a cat which had fallen into a well in his home in this Kerala district, police said.

“A cat had fallen into the well of Gopinathan, 45. In order to remove the cat, he used a diesel pump inside the well to pump out the …. Source : Man dies trying to rescue cat.

84,950 kg wheat, rice seized in Delhi

NEW DELHI – About 84,950 kg of wheat and rice were seized and six people were arrested Friday on charges of selling in the black market the commodities meant for deprived sections, police said.

Police seized 61,900 kg of wheat and 23,050 kg of rice in 1,699 packets, besides impounding six trucks, Deputy Commissioner …. Source article : 84,950 kg wheat, rice seized in Delhi.

Rape victims had hidden agenda, Julian Assange’s lawyer

LONDON – There are “hidden agendas” in the rape claims made against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange by two women in Stockholm, his lawyer has said.

Bjrn Hurtig, who is representing Assange in Sweden, said he has seen secret police documents that reveal Assange is innocent of rape claims, Daily Mail reported Sunday.
Hurtig said the … Read : Rape victims had hidden agenda, Julian Assange’s lawyer.

Kerala bus torching: PDP leader’s wife to be prosecuted

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The union home ministry has sanctioned the prosecution of Sufiya Maudany, wife of jailed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Nasir Maudany, and all the 13 accused in the 2005 Kalamassery bus burning case, a government order says.

Sufiya is the tenth accused in the case that was earlier being investigated by the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kerala bus torching: PDP leader’s wife to be prosecuted.

Congress leaders booked for insulting flag on Sonia’s birthday

RAIPUR – Two senior Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh have been booked for cutting a cake designed like the national flag on the birth anniversary of party president Sonia Gandhi, police said Sunday.

The two Congressmen, state general secretary Subhash Sharma and Raipur city unit president Inderchand Dhariwal, were booked under section 2 of the …. Original source : Congress leaders booked for insulting flag on Sonia’s birthday.

Three women attacked with blades in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Three young women had their faces disfigured in blade attacks on them in Delhi’s Mongolpuri locality Saturday night. Over 10 men have been detained for questioning, police said Sunday.

“The faces of three victims were slashed with blades late Saturday,” a police official told IANS.
The incident come days after Delhi Police …. Original article : Three women attacked with blades in Delhi.

Nine of family, driver die in Maharashtra accident

RATNAGIRI – Nine members of a family and a driver were killed when their vehicle collided with a bus in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district Sunday morning, police said.

The accident took place near Khed when the speeding Tavera, driven by 22-year-old Suraj Shankar Jadhav, was taking a sharp curve at Kashedi Ghat on the Bombay-Goa highway … Read more »»».

19-year-old gangraped in Delhi

NEW DELHI – A 19-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped in a moving vehicle by four youths, including a minor, in Sultanpuri area of north-west Delhi late Saturday. All the accused have been detained, police said Sunday.

The accused abducted the girl from Sultanpuri area in a Hyundai Accent car and raped her, a … Read more >>.

Gang of car thieves nabbed in Punjab

MANDI GOBINDGARH – A gang of car thieves, including a sacked policeman, who specialised in stealing Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) was nabbed in Punjab and eight vehicles seized from them, police said Sunday.

Acting on a tip-off, the police laid a trap to nab the accused late Saturday here. Former policeman Joga Singh, Bimal Kumar … Original article on : Gang of car thieves nabbed in Punjab.

Two held in Punjab for illegally carrying jewellery

PATIALA – Two men have been arrested in Rajpura town of Punjab’s Patiala district for illegally carrying diamond jewellery worth about Rs.1.40 crore (Rs.14 million), police said here Sunday.

Chetan Jain of Uttar Pradesh and Chirag Bhandari of Rajasthan were arrested late Saturday during the routine checking of buses at a police check-post.
“They …. Source article : Two held in Punjab for illegally carrying jewellery.

Apparent suicide attack in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM – An apparent suicide attacker blew himself up in central Stockholm Saturday, local media reported.

The man allegedly sent a threatening e-mail addressed to news agency TT minutes prior to the attack. The message said it was time for the Swedes to die “like our brothers and sisters” and made reference to the country’s …. Original source : Apparent suicide attack in Stockholm.

Elderly couple commit suicide by hanging

LUCKNOW – An elderly couple allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves with a rope in the courtyard of their house here Saturday, police said.

R.S Yadav, 62, and his 60-year-old wife Tulsi Devi were found hanging inside their house in the Gudamba locality.
Yadav’s elder son Arun Yadav, who works in a private company, said … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Elderly couple commit suicide by hanging.