Accidents & Disasters – Newsletter for February 2, 2011

Man sued for calling out wrong name during sex

WELLINGTON – A New Zealand man faces a legal suit for allegedly crying out another woman’s name while making love with his ex-partner.

The complainant told the court that the 30-year-old man, who is also the father of her children, called out another woman’s name while having sex after a Saturday night party last year, …. Source article  : Man sued for calling out wrong name during sex.

Two army pilots killed as chopper crashes in Nashik locality

NASHIK – Two army majors were killed when the chopper they were flying crashed in a residential area here, minutes after take off from an army base Wednesday morning, police said.

This is India’s first military air crash of the year.
The Cheetah helicopter, carrying Major Atul Gargi and Major Bhanu Chander, had …. Original article  : Two army pilots killed as chopper crashes in Nashik locality.

Quake hits China, damages 678 homes

BEIJING – A 4.8-magnitude earthquake jolted southwest China, affecting more than 80,000 people and damaging over 600 homes, authorities said Wednesday.

The quake occurred at 3.11 p.m. Tuesday in Yunnan Province. The epicentre was recorded 10 km deep at Yingjiang County of Dai-Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture of Dehong, Xinhua reported.
The tremor forced the emergency evacuation …. Source  : Quake hits China, damages 678 homes.

Ex-Indian Army soldier dupes Nepal banks to ‘malign’ Maoists

KATHMANDU – A 32-year-old man from western Nepal has been arrested for defrauding four banks in what he said was a bid to take revenge against Nepal’s Maoist party for allegedly causing him to be sacked from the Indian Army.

Ishwari Prasad Pokhrel, who claims to have served with the Indian Army for five years …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Briton, 74, nabbed in Nepal on suspicion of child abuse

KATHMANDU – A 74-year-old British tourist, identified as Peter James Sexton, has been arrested in Kathmandu on the suspicion of sexually abusing two street children after befriending them.

Preliminary reports said the Briton had been living in Nepal for about two months.
He was found to have befriended two underage street boys and taken them …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

I was sold every few months, recounts Pakistani woman

ISLAMABAD – Recounting a harrowing tale of rape, torture and exploitation, a Pakistani woman who escaped after a year in captivity says she was sold to someone new every few months since being abducted by her husband’s friend.

“Every few months I was sold off to someone new and eventually I even began to forget … Read more >>>.

University Of Illinois Remains Closed

CHICAGO (GaeaTimes.com)- As heavy snow storm and gusty winds engulfed the city of Chicago and many other states surrounding it, the Government of the country is leaving no stones unturned to ensure the safety of the citizens. The Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn has already declared a State of Emergency to ensure safety of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CBI quizzes Raja in 2G spectrum case

NEW DELHI – DMK leader and former communications minister A. Raja was Wednesday questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the the 2G spectrum scam for the second time this week.

Raja, who reached the CBI headquarters here Wednesday morning for further questioning, had also been quizzed Dec 24 and 25, … Read more : CBI quizzes Raja in 2G spectrum case.

Chicago Blizzard Slams U.S.

CHICAGO (GaeaTimes.com)- The National Weather Service predicted two days back that a massive blizzard would hit the city of Chicago along with 30 other states all across the country in 48 hours. A monster blizzard with 20 inches of snow, whiteout condition and 60 mph winds hit the area on Tuesday. The Governors … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chicago Blizzard Slams U.S..

Train rooftop accident toll 17, blame game on

LUCKNOW – Three more youths succumbed to their injuries in the train rooftop accident in Uttar Pradesh, taking the death toll to 17, officials said Wednesday. The authorities continue to pass the buck over why hundreds of youths were allowed to sit atop a train, which led to the victims being crushed by an overbridge.

…. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Train rooftop accident toll 17, blame game on.

Government doctor hangs self in Uttar Pradesh

SITAPUR – A government doctor, who had just got engaged, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his residence here, police said Wednesday.

Ashish Rajani, 28, posted at the Sitapur district hospital, took the step Tuesday.
“After his engagement ceremony in Lucknow, Ashish returned Tuesday and joined his duty. We are … Original source on Gaea Times at : Government doctor hangs self in Uttar Pradesh.

Two pilots killed as chopper crashes into Nashik locality

NASHIK – Two pilots were killed when a defence helicopter crashed into a thickly-populated residential area of this city Wednesday morning, police said.

The chopper crashed on a private bungalow shed in the Jai Bhavani Nagar area, little before 9 a.m., the Nashik police said.
The cause of the accident or the identity of the [..] Read the original article: here.

Chinese hair care company found using banned chemicals

BEIJING – A hair care products company in east China has been fined for using banned chemicals in its products, China’s food and drug watchdog said Tuesday.

The Zhangguang 101 Co. Ltd. – based in Zhejiang province – paid 245,040 yuan (over $37,000) in fines and had its illegal gains confiscated, Xinhua reported citing a … Read more >>.

Shark attacks tourist in Mexico

Cancun (Mexico), Feb 2 (IANS/EFE) A Canadian tourist was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off a beach in Cancun resort city in Mexico, officials said.

The emergency management office said the 38-year-old woman was attacked Monday when she was riding a water bike with other tourists off the Park Royal Hotel.
The woman … Original article on : Shark attacks tourist in Mexico.

Brazil mudslides: Toll reaches 860

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 2 (IANS/EFE) The number of deaths caused by mudslides triggered by torrential rains in the southeastern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro has risen to 860, authorities said.

Floods and mudslides in the Serrana region, according to figures released by Agencia Brasil news service, have left 416 dead in Nova Friburgo, … Read more : Brazil mudslides: Toll reaches 860.

Ashok Chavan made undue recommendations in Adarsh, says FIR

MUMBAI – Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan allegedly made undue recommendations to allow allocation to civilians in the scam-hit Adarsh Society during his tenure as the state’s revenue minister, said the FIR filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

A few details of the FIR that was filed Saturday came out Tuesday stating … Original article on : Ashok Chavan made undue recommendations in Adarsh, says FIR.

Three trucks catch fire, one dead

GHAZIABAD – A man was killed when three trucks parked in a row caught fire on G.T. Road here, police said Tuesday.

A truck was being loaded with goods near Lal Kuan Monday night when Shakku, the truck helper, accidentally touched an overhead high-tension wire triggering sparking which led to the fire.
The driver Naushad [..] Read the original article: here.

Youth stabbed by brother-in-law

NEW DELHI – A 25-year-old man was stabbed allegedly by his brother-in-law in east Delhi Tuesday evening as he was angry over the victim having an affair with his niece, police said.

The incident took place in Kalyanpuri when Daler Singh, a 30-year-old autorickshaw driver stabbed Gaurav, 25, a resident of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Youth stabbed by brother-in-law.

Fake US dollars seized in Dubai

Dubai, Feb 1 (IANS/WAM) Authorities in Dubai Tuesday foiled an attempt to smuggle fake dollars with face value of about $220,000.

The counterfeit money in the denomination of $100 was being carried by a passenger from a European country who arrived at the Dubai International Airport with a tourist visa.
Dubai Customs officers found …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Fake US dollars seized in Dubai.

Queensland braces for Cyclone Yasi

SYDNEY – Suburbs and hospitals in Cairns city in Australia were being emptied in a mass flight from the “deadly” power of tropical Cyclone Yasi, as it began lashing the far north Queensland coast, a media report said Tuesday.

In unprecedented scenes, the RAAF laid on medically equipped aircraft to spearhead an airlift of 255 …. Read the original article  : Queensland braces for Cyclone Yasi.