Accidents & Disasters – Newsletter for January 3, 2011

Australia airlifts east coast residents ahead of flood peak

SYDNEY – Australia’s military declared victory Monday in its race to provision the 75,000 people of Rockhampton ahead of floods that by mid-week could isolate the east-coast city from the rest of waterlogged Queensland.

Mayor Rod Carter said the Defence Force had ferried in enough food, drinking water and medical supplies to last beyond an … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Australia airlifts east coast residents ahead of flood peak.

Aarushi murder closure report to be heard Jan 7

GHAZIABAD – The Central Bureau of Investigation’s report in the Aarushi Talwar murder as an unsolved case will be heard by the CBI special court here Jan 7.

In her order, CBI Special Magistrate Preeti Singh instructed the agency’s investigative officer to be present in the court with all the documents Jan 7. … Original article on : Aarushi murder closure report to be heard Jan 7.

Man lynched in Uttar Pradesh village

LUCKNOW – A mob lynched a man in Kaushambhi in Uttar Pradesh after he was found sneaking into a house, police said Monday.

The body of Deshraj, 45, was recovered Sunday from in Baksha village on the outskirts of Kaushambhi, some 250 km from Lucknow.
“Preliminary investigations reveal that the locals of the Baksha village … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Man lynched in Uttar Pradesh village.

Seven drug traffickers hanged in Iran

TEHRAN – Seven convicted drug traffickers were executed Monday in western Iran by hanging, Fars news agency reported.

They were hanged in a prison in the city of Kermanshah after their sentences were confirmed by the Supreme Court, Fars reported.
Murder, rape, armed robbery and trafficking in more than 5 kg of drugs are among …. Source  : Seven drug traffickers hanged in Iran.

Top Hero Group official held in Citibank fraud (Second Lead)

GURGAON – A top official of the Hero Group was Monday arrested for his alleged connivance in frauding Citibank customers, including his own company, of an estimated Rs.300 crore, police said here.

Sanjay Gupta, the chief financial officer of Hero Corporate Ltd, was arrested here Monday.
Hero Corporate Ltd is one of the associates of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Top Hero Group official held in Citibank fraud (Second Lead).

Five injured as cylinder bursts in Madhya Pradesh’s fair

BHOPAL – At least five people were injured when a cylinder exploded at a fair in Bhopal’s Satna district in Madhya Pradesh Sunday midnight, police said.

“A cylinder, used to fill gas in balloons, burst in the fair. A few people were injured and they were sent to hospital,” police officer Sandeep Dixit said. … Original article on : Five injured as cylinder bursts in Madhya Pradesh’s fair.

Hero Group official held in Rs.300 crore Citibank fraud

GURGAON – Sanjay Gupta, the chief financial officer of Hero Corporate Ltd, was arrested here Monday for his alleged connivance in the Rs.300 crore Citibank fraud, police said.

According to police, Gupta was in the know of the massive fraud perpetrated by Sanjay Puri, Citibank’s relationship manager.
Police said that the fraud was “done in …. Read the original article  : here.

Rajesh Talwar files plea against closing Aarushi murder case

GHAZIABAD – Rajesh Talwar, father of murdered teenager Aarushi, Monday filed a protest petition in the CBI court here, requesting that the case not be closed as requested by the investigating agency.

In his application, he submitted that he was the “unfortunate parent of Aarushi”, who was murdered on the intervening night of May 15-16, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rajesh Talwar files plea against closing Aarushi murder case.

Top Hero Group official arrested in Citibank fraud

GURGAON – Sanjay Gupta, the chief financial officer of Hero Corporate Ltd, was arrested here Monday for his alleged connivance in the Rs.300 crore Citibank fraud, police said.
… Original article on : Top Hero Group official arrested in Citibank fraud.

Adarsh scam: Maharashtra rights panel member resigns

MUMBAI – Subhash Lalla, Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) member and former secretary to the then chief minister, Monday tendered his resignation to Governor K. Sankaranarayanan, maintaining that he had no role or financial involvement in the purchase of flats in the controversial Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society.

The governor accepted the resignation of Lalla …. Original article  : Adarsh scam: Maharashtra rights panel member resigns.

Women’s commission confident Aarushi will get justice

NEW DELHI – National Commission for Women chairperson Girija Vyas said Monday she is confident that justice will be delivered in the Aarushi Talwar murder case even as the CBI’s closure report on the case was registered in a Ghaziabad court.

“I have full faith in the court and am sure that she (Aarushi) will …. Original article  : Women’s commission confident Aarushi will get justice.

Why the haste to close Aarushi case, court asks CBI

GHAZIABAD – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) report seeking closure of the Aarushi Talwar murder case was Monday registered in a court here, which questioned the agency on its haste to shut the case.

However, the CBI special court has deferred its hearing in the case saying it would declare the next date …. Source article  : Why the haste to close Aarushi case, court asks CBI.

We won’t give up, say Talwars

GHAZIABAD – The parents of murdered teenager Aarushi Talwar Monday said they want justice for their child and would not let the case be closed “so easily”.

Rajesh Talwar and Nupur Talwar Monday went to a Ghaziabad court to apply for the CBI’s closure report in the case.
“We want justice for our child and … Read more »»».

Aarushi case: Court registers CBI closure report

GHAZIABAD – The Central Bureau of Investigation’s report seeking closure of the Aarushi Talwar murder case was Monday registered in a court here.

However, the CBI special court has deferred its hearing in the case.
… Original article on : Aarushi case: Court registers CBI closure report.

Airlift to waterlogged Australia’s east coast ahead of flood peak

SYDNEY – Australia’s military was racing Monday to resupply Rockhampton ahead of floods that by mid-week could isolate the east coast city of 75,000.

Queensland is reeling from the worst flooding in the state in 50 years, with 22 towns besieged by water and 200,000 people affected.
A man died when his car was swept … Original article on : Airlift to waterlogged Australia’s east coast ahead of flood peak.

Three die after drinking moonshine

RANCHI – Three people died and two fell sick after drinking moonshine in a Jharkhand village, police said Monday.

The incident took place in Boridih village under Silli block of Ranchi late Sunday.
There was a party in the village and the men drank the illicit liquor. Two people have been admitted to the Rajendra …. Source  : Three die after drinking moonshine.

Quake hits Chile

WASHINGTON/SANTIAGO – A major earthquake struck Chile Sunday afternoon, according to Chilean authorities.

The quake registered a magnitude of 7.2, striking at 5.20 p.m. (2020 GMT). There was no tsunami danger, authorities said.
The epicentre of the earthquake was 69 km northwest of Temuco, Chile, and 171 km south of Concepcion, at a depth of …. Read the original article  : Quake hits Chile.

Two killed for practising witchcraft

RANCHI – Two people, including a woman, were killed for practising witchcraft in Jharkhand’s Gumla district, police said Sunday. No one has yet been arrested.

According to police, the two dead bodies were found buried on a river bank near Jolo village of the district, around 140 km from Ranchi.
The victims were identified …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Two killed for practising witchcraft.

Curfew imposed in Punjab town after clashes

BHIKI – Curfew was imposed in this town in Punjab’s Mansa district Sunday after a group of protesters clashed with police and also damaged at least six vehicles.

“Curfew has been imposed in Bhikhi town to thwart any untoward incident. A group of anti-social elements had attacked police. They also damaged around six vehicles, including …. Read the original article  : here.

Teen found dead on New Year’s Day

NEW DELHI – A 15-year-old girl was found dead in southwest Delhi on New Year’s Day, police said Sunday.

The body of Jennifer was found lying in Dwarka’s Sector 14 Saturday night.
“The victim was residing with her brother in the servants quarters of the Lady Hardinge Hospital. She had left her house Saturday morning,” …. Original source  : Teen found dead on New Year’s Day.