Accidents & Disasters – Newsletter for February 27, 2011

CBI books bank officials for criminal conspiracy

CHANDIGARH – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here has booked Punjab National Bank’s senior officials, including a former chief manager, and a couple for hatching a criminal conspiracy, cheating and embezzling public funds.

The accused include former chief manager S.M. Mahajan, former deputy general manager N.K. Mehta, senior manager R.K. Chaba, Dhiraj Singh, owner … Read more »»».

Rash driving kills three in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH – Rash driving has claimed three lives, including that of a child, here since Friday, police said Sunday.

A 21-year-old student was killed in a road accident after his car, which he was driving at 150 km per hour, rammed into a roadside tree in the neighbouring Mohali town Saturday.
The deceased was identified …. Read the original article  : Rash driving kills three in Chandigarh.

Two held with 5,000 pirated CDs in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH – Two people were arrested here with nearly 5,000 pirated CDs and VCDs of movies and music albums, police said Sunday.

Acting on a tip-off, they laid a trap and nabbed the men late Saturday from Sector 17, the commercial hub of this union territory.
“Rajinder Singh and Sanjay Kumar are residents of Sector … Original source on Gaea Times at : Two held with 5,000 pirated CDs in Chandigarh.

25 Chinese missing in New Zealand quake

CHRISTCHURCH – Twenty students are among the 25 Chinese missing following the devastating earthquake in this New Zealand city, a media report said Sunday.

A list of the names of the missing Chinese was released by the Chinese embassy Saturday, the China Daily reported.
The students are from the King’s Education Ltd., an …. Source  : 25 Chinese missing in New Zealand quake.

New Zealand quake toll is 147

CHRISTCHURCH – New Zealand Prime Minister John Key Sunday announced the launch of a fundraising event as the death toll in the devastating Christchurch earthquake rose to 147, the media said.

Police Superintendent Dave Cliff said more than 200 people, including a police officer, were still missing, the New Zealand Herald reported. The officer confirmed …. Read the original article  : New Zealand quake toll is 147.

Two Jodhpur hospital employees suspended for deaths

JAIPUR – Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday suspended two employees of the government-run Umaid Hospital in Jodhpur where 13 women have died of excessive bleeding during childbirth allegedly after being administered contaminated IV fluids.

Gehlot summoned senior medical and health department officers to his residence at 2 a.m. Sunday, seeking an explanation on the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Two Jodhpur hospital employees suspended for deaths.

Policeman killed, several injured in Tripura clashes

AGARTALA – A policeman was killed and 15 political activists and a police official were injured in Tripura late Saturday night as supporters of ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and a tribal party clashed during counting of votes of local bodies’ elections, police said.

“Supporters of the CPI-M and Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura … Read more »»».

Indian-American doctor jailed for 8 years

WASHINGTON – An Indian-American doctor has been sentenced to eight years in prison for her role in a health care fraud scheme that earlier resulted in a 15-year prison sentence for her husband.

Kemah, Texas-based Kiran Sharma, 56, pleaded guilty in April 2010, admitting that she and her husband, Arun Sharma, billed Medicare, Medicaid and …. Original source  : Indian-American doctor jailed for 8 years.

Indian-American doctor jailed for 8 years

WASHINGTON – An Indian-American doctor has been sentenced to eight years in prison for her role in a health care fraud scheme that earlier resulted in a 15-year prison sentence for her husband.

Kemah, Texas-based Kiran Sharma, 56, pleaded guilty in April 2010, admitting that she and her husband, Arun Sharma, billed Medicare, Medicaid and … Read more »»».

Indian-American doctor jailed for 8 years

WASHINGTON – An Indian-American doctor has been sentenced to eight years in prison for her role in a health care fraud scheme that earlier resulted in a 15-year prison sentence for her husband.

Kemah, Texas-based Kiran Sharma, 56, pleaded guilty in April 2010, admitting that she and her husband, Arun Sharma, billed Medicare, Medicaid and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indian-American doctor jailed for 8 years.

Balakrishnan’s kin accumulated unaccounted wealth: Income Tax

KOCHI – Retired Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan’s family members are in possession of wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income, a top Income Tax official said here Saturday.

Director general of Income Tax E.C. Lukose was addressing reporters here to inform about the procedures to be followed at the time of the forthcoming polls.
… Original source on Gaea Times at : Balakrishnan’s kin accumulated unaccounted wealth: Income Tax.

Uttar Pradesh engineer owns assets worth Rs.100 crore

LUCKNOW – Simultaneous raids over the past three days by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at more than half a dozen cities across India have unearthed immovable properties worth about Rs.100 crore owned by an Uttar Pradesh government chief engineer, officials said Saturday.

According to CBI sources, Arun Misra, posted as the chief engineer … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Uttar Pradesh engineer owns assets worth Rs.100 crore.

Pragya Thakur arrested in Madhya Pradesh murder case

BHOPAL – Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested from Mumbai Hindu missionary Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in connection with the murder of a prime suspect in the Samjhauta Express blast case, police confirmed Saturday.

“She was arrested yesterday (Friday) and on March 9 she would be presented before a Dewas court,” Inspector General of Police A.K. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pragya Thakur arrested in Madhya Pradesh murder case.

NALCO chief suspended for graft

BHUBANESHWAR – A.K. Srivastava, chairman-cum-managing director (CMD) of the National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO), was suspended Saturday, a day after he was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly accepting a bribe, a company official said.

A NALCO official, confirming the development, said they had received instructions over phone from the union …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NALCO chief suspended for graft.

Three held for killing youth protesting abuse of sister

KOLKATA – The three main accused in the killing of a youth, after he protested their abusive language against his sister, were arrested Saturday in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, police said. Another man arrested earlier was freed after his innocence was proved.

“Three people – Mithun Das, Manojit Biswas and Biswanath …. Read the original article  : Three held for killing youth protesting abuse of sister.

Two children injured in bomb blast

KOLKATA – Two children in West Bengals West Midnapore district sustained serious injuries Saturday when crude bombs kept in a plastic bag in front of a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) party office went off, police said.

“Two children were admitted to Midnapore Medical College and hospital. We are investigating how the bombs came there, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Two children injured in bomb blast.

Jodhpur police to quiz IV fluids firm over pregnancy deaths

JODHPUR – A Jodhpur police team is in Madhya Pradeshs Indore town to quiz the manufacturer of the IV fluids which are suspected to have caused the death of at least 12 pregnant women in a hospital here due to contamination, officials said Saturday.

The team led by a sub-inspector rank officer is likely to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Jodhpur police to quiz IV fluids firm over pregnancy deaths.

New Zealand quake toll rises to 145 (Second Lead)

CHRISTCHURCH – The toll in a devastating quake in New Zealand’s second largest city of Christchurch Saturday rose to 145 and officials feared the number may rise further.

“We expect that number to rise,” said Superintendent David Cliff. The number of missing people remains at more than 200, he said.
A 6.3 magnitude quake …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New Zealand quake toll rises to 145 (Second Lead).

China drops death penalty for 13 economic crimes

SHANGHAI – China has dropped the death penalty for more than a dozen non-violent, economic crimes for offenders over the age of 75.

The 13 economic offences will be removed from the list of 68 crimes punishable by death sentence, said Lang Sheng, who heads the legal team of the Standing Committee to the National …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : China drops death penalty for 13 economic crimes.

Three Avadh-Assam train coaches jump rails, no casualty

MORADABAD – Passengers on the Avadh-Assam Express had a providential escape after the train’s three coaches derailed here Saturday, officials said.

The cause behind the derailment, which subsequently damaged several metres of the railway tracks, is yet to be established.
“All the passengers are safe. We have initiated an enquiry to know the reason behind …. Read the original article  : here.