Political News – Newsletter for January 13, 2011

Karunanidhi writes to PM over Lankan navy killing Indian fisherman

CHENNAI – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has sent a telegram to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, demanding his immediate intervention in stopping the killing of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy.

“Atrocities of Lankan navy are continuing unabated in spite of repeated … Original article on : Karunanidhi writes to PM over Lankan navy killing Indian fisherman.

Fisherman’s death: India asks Sri Lanka to avoid force

NEW DELHI – India Thursday protested the death of an Indian fisherman in firing by Sri Lankan Navy personnel and urged Colombo to avoid the use of force.

“We have received reports of the death of an Indian fisherman due to firing by Sri Lankan Navy personnel, external affairs ministry spokesperson Vishnu Prakash said. … Read : Fisherman’s death: India asks Sri Lanka to avoid force.

Karunanidhi to PM: Act against Sri Lanka for fisherman’s killing

CHENNAI – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Thursday sent a telegram to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding stern action against the killing of an Indian fisherman, Veerapandian, by the Sri Lankan Navy the day before.

Karunanidhi said in his telegram: “The atrocities of the Srilankan Navy are continuing unabated, in spite of repeated …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

President Barack Obama’s Tucson Speech

TUCSON (GaeaTimes.com)- The city of Tucson which is still grappling with the violent incident that it witnessed on Saturday, remembered the victims of the outrageous shooting incident through a special memorial service which was attended by U.S. President Barack Obama. During his speech at the Tucson memorial on Wednesday night, the U.S. President made … Original article on : President Barack Obama’s Tucson Speech.

Daniel Hernandez: Barack Obama’s Hero

TUCSON (GaeaTimes.com)- What could be the first reaction, when all of a sudden a mass shooting occurs? Well, it did not take time for Daniel Hernandez to think and then react. What he did was an instant reaction. He was this intern in the camp of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords who rushed to her rescue …. Source article  : Daniel Hernandez: Barack Obama’s Hero.

JMM undecided, opposition to fight Munda in bypoll

RANCHI – The main opposition parties will field their candidates against Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda in the Kharsawa assembly bypoll whereas the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ally Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is undecided about it.

BJP legislator Mangal Singh Soy vacated the Kharsawa assembly seat in November to facilitate Munda to get …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : JMM undecided, opposition to fight Munda in bypoll.

GJM shutdown cripples life in Darjeeling hills

DARJEELING – Shops and business establishments were closed in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district Thursday, the second day of a 27-day shutdown called by the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) to press for a separate Gorkhaland state, police said.

Life came to a virtual standstill in the three sub-divisions of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong. Roads were deserted … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : GJM shutdown cripples life in Darjeeling hills.

Sarah Palin’s ‘Blood Libel’ Remark Sparks Controversy

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Sarah Palin has managed to do it yet again. Despite her earnest efforts to silence her critics in a new video that has been posted online, the former Alaska governor has fueled a furore once again without much deliberation. The statement that was released on Wednesday comes on the heels of a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sarah Palin’s ‘Blood Libel’ Remark Sparks Controversy.

JD-U MP announces fast to demand probe into his assets

PATNA -Stung by allegations of corruption from his party colleagues, an MP from Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to order a probe into his assets and declared that he would go on a one-day fast to press for the demand.

Rajya Sabha member Upendra Kushwaha has announced that he … Read : JD-U MP announces fast to demand probe into his assets.

Nizamuddin Mosque Demolition Sparks Outrage

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Nizamuddin area of New Delhi wore a look similar to a battle-field on Wednesday when Muslim protesters clashed with police officials over the demolition of a mosque. The violence in the area of the national capital followed after Delhi Development Authority (DDA) took the initiative to demolish a mosque … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nizamuddin Mosque Demolition Sparks Outrage.

Tucson Shooting Victims Visited By President Barack Obama

TUCSON (GaeaTimes.com)- President Barack Obama visited the Tucson shooting victims on Wednesday along with First Lady Michelle Obama. The U.S. President visited the hospital and spent about nine minutes with Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly before visiting other wounded victims. After that, he attended the memorial service of the Arizona shooting …. Original article  : Tucson Shooting Victims Visited By President Barack Obama.

Thousands pay homage to dead NCP leader

MUMBAI – Thousands of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) workers paid homage to senior leader and legislator Gurunath Kulkarni Thursday morning. Kulkarni, 70, passed away here Wednesday after prolonged illness, a party official said.

The body of the party’s state general secretary has been kept in the NCP state headquarters at Nariman Point in south Mumbai …. Source  : Thousands pay homage to dead NCP leader.

Kashmir government mulls action against BJP yatra

JAMMU – The Jammu and Kashmir government is mulling a tough response to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) planned march to Lal Chowk in Srinagar later this month to prevent a law and order problem in the valley.

BJP’s Rashtriya Ekta Yatra or national unity march started from Kolkata Wednesday and it is expected …. Source  : Kashmir government mulls action against BJP yatra.

Remarks by the President at a Memorial Service for the Victims of the Shooting in Tucson, Arizona

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McKale Memorial Center
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

6:43 P.M. MST

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Please, please be seated.  (Applause.)

To the families of …. Read the original article  : here.

Obama at Arizona shooting memorial calls for civility

LOS ANGELES/TUCSON – US President Barack Obama led a memorial service Wednesday night for six people killed in the shooting of US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, calling for greater civility in public discourse to honour the victims of the attack.

“If this tragedy prompts reflections and debate, as it should, let’s make sure it’s worthy of … Original article on : Obama at Arizona shooting memorial calls for civility.

Remarks by Vice President Biden and Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan

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Presidential Palace …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Remarks by Vice President Biden and Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan.

Left Front renews demand to celebrate Netaji’s birthday

KOLKATA – West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will hand over a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to Delhi later this month, urging the central government to declare Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday Jan 23 as “Deshprem Divas”.

“We shall urge the centre to observe the day as ‘Deshprem Divas’ throughout …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Indian-American Nikki Haley begins historic run as governor (Second Lead)

WASHINGTON – Nikki Haley, the daughter of Sikh immigrant parents from Amritsar, created history Wednesday as she became the first woman governor of South Carolina and the first Indian American woman to take the top state office.

With her left hand on a Bible held by her husband Michael, Republican Haley, born Nimrata (Nikki) Randhawa, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indian-American Nikki Haley begins historic run as governor (Second Lead).

Raj Thackeray attacks NCP leaders at rally

AURANGABAD – Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray Wednesday addressed a huge rally here to protest against the police attack on his party legislator and challenged Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and state Home Minister R.R. Patil to confront him directly.

“Just do this and see what happens,” Thackeray thundered at the rally protesting … Read more »».

Congress holds rallies to counter opposition’s corruption tirade

NEW DELHIL – The Congress has started organising rallies in states to counter the opposition tirade on corruption following party president Sonia Gandhi’s directive during the party’s plenary here last month, party officials said Wednesday.

Gandhi had told party general secretaries to organise rallies to counter the opposition’s campaign on corruption, suggested constitution of coordination … Original article on : Congress holds rallies to counter opposition’s corruption tirade.