Remarks of President Obama at America’s Promise Alliance Eduction Event in D.C.
March 1st, 2010 - 11:46 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- President Obama on Monday delivered the following remarks at America's Promise Alliance Education Event at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C."Thank you. Thank you ... Read more...
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The Netherlands beat Argentina 3-0
March 1st, 2010 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Taeke Taekema scored a hat-trick as the Netherlands blanked Argentina 3-0 in a Pool A match of the Hockey World Cup here Monday.
The winners led 2-0 at ... Read more...
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Karnataka Naxal leader killed in police encounter
March 1st, 2010 - 11:36 pm ICT by ANI
Karkala (Karnataka), March 1 (ANI): The Anti Naxal Force (ANF) gunned down a wanted Naxal leader Vasant Goudlu in an encounter near Muniyal in Karnataka's Udupi district on Monday evening.The ANF also ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Taslima article row: Police firing kill two people in Karnataka
March 1st, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by ANI
Shimoga (Karnataka) March 1 (ANI): At least two people died and four others injured when police opened fire to control a violent mob protesting against Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen in Karnataka's ... Read more...
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Marie Osmond’s Son Texted Suicide Message Before Jumping
March 1st, 2010 - 11:32 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Los Angeles, Mar 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 18 year old son of singer/performer Marie Osmond has tragically committed suicide by jumping eight stories to his death. The young man, Michael ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
PCB wants apology over match-fixing report
March 1st, 2010 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, March 1 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is seeking an apology from a foreign broadcasting service over its report that two Pakistan cricket team players are involved in match-fixing. ... Read more...
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Coach Brasa calls Shivendra’s three-match ban harsh
March 1st, 2010 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Indian hockey coach Jose Brasa Monday minced no words in expressing his anguish at World Cup tournament director Ken Read's decision to hand a three-match suspension to ... Read more...
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We can’t always follow populist fiscal policies: PM (Second Lead)
March 1st, 2010 - 11:22 pm ICT by IANS
By Aroonim Bhuyan
On Board Air India One, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh virtually ruled out any rollback in the price hike of petrol and diesel as announced in the ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Two down Germany rally to hold Korea (Lead)
March 1st, 2010 - 11:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Defending champions Germany saved the blushes with a second-half comeback to finish 2-2 against Asian Games gold medallists Korea in a Pool A game of the Hockey ... Read more...
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Prime Minister hints at no fuel price rollback
March 1st, 2010 - 11:11 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorOn Board Air India One, March 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday hinted that his Government may not initiate a rollback on fuel prices, and said ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Centre’s efforts to herald new peace in northeast
March 1st, 2010 - 11:09 pm ICT by ANI
Guwahati, March 1 (ANI): The initiatives taken by the Union Government to bring about peace in northeast seem to be bearing fruit.The militant groups are being encouraged to give up violence and ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Maoists kill CPI-M activist in West Bengal
March 1st, 2010 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 1 (IANS) Suspected Maoists Monday shot dead a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) activist in West Bengal's Purulia district, police said.
A group of rebels opened fire at Kalosona Mondal around ... Read more...
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Bhaskar Sen new chief of United Bank of India
March 1st, 2010 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 1 (IANS) Bhaskar Sen Monday took over as the chairman and managing director of United Bank of India (UBI), a bank statement said.
Sen takes charge from S.C. Gupta, who ... Read more...
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Six dead in Holi revelry in Orissa
March 1st, 2010 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, March 1 (IANS) The festival of Holi Monday turned into tragedy for some in Orissa where six people died, three due to drowning and three more due to drinking spurious liquor. ... Read more...
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Children’s Toy Recalls in February 2010 Were Numerous
March 1st, 2010 - 10:50 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Mar 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) February of 2010 was not a very good month when it comes to the number of children's toys being recalled. What is worse than the numbers, (there ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
PM hopes to see moderation in food prices (Lead)
March 1st, 2010 - 10:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Aroonim Bhuyan
On Board Air India One, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday expressed the hope that with new rabi crop coming into the market, prices of wheat, sugar, ... Read more...
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Prime Minister displeased over opposition walkout from parliament
March 1st, 2010 - 10:34 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorOn Board Air India One, March 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday expressed displeasure over the opposition walkout during the presentation of the budget proposals for ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Hyderabad Metro Rail to create 50,000 jobs
March 1st, 2010 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, March 1 (IANS) Hyderabad Metro Rail is expected to trigger mammoth economic activity in and around the city and provide employment to about 50,000 people, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama expresses sympathy for Chile quake victims
March 1st, 2010 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, March 1 (IANS) Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has expressed sympathy with the bereaved family members of the earthquake victims of Chile, an official statement said Monday.
An earthquake of ... Read more...
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Three Kolkata industrialists receive threat calls
March 1st, 2010 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 1 (IANS) Three city-based industrialists allegedly received threat calls, a West Bengal government official said Monday.
State Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said: "Yes, three city-based industrialists received some threat calls from ... Read more...
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Two die in protests against Taslima Nasreen’s article
March 1st, 2010 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, March 1 (IANS) Two people were killed, including one in police firing, as protests in Karnataka over the publication of a translated version of Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen's article in ... Read more...
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Centre ready to create appropriate environment for return of PoK Kashmiri youths: PM
March 1st, 2010 - 10:09 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorOn Board Air India One, March 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday said the Centre would create an appropriate environment for Kashmiri youths wanting to comeback ... Read more...
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Yankees Hitter Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez Accident in $400,000 Car
March 1st, 2010 - 10:06 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Tampa Mar 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Alex Rodriguez, hitter for the New York Yankees, was involved in a small accident in Tampa Florida, while driving his $400,000 Maybach. He was reportedly driving ... Read more...
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Hockey World Cup: Korea hold Germany 2-2
March 1st, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Defending champions Germany fought back to finish 2-2 with South Korea in a Pool A clash of the Hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National ... Read more...
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Cannot continue with populist budgets: PM
March 1st, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday candidly said that people would be upset with the rise in oil prices, but the country cannot ... Read more...
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PM reiterates demand for Pak action on terrorists
March 1st, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorOn board Air India One, Mar 1(ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday reiterated India's take on terrorism and stressed on how the Government wants Pakistan to take ... Read more...
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Despite promise, Pakistan doing nothing on ground: PM
March 1st, 2010 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Aroonim Bhuyan
On Board Air India 1, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said that despite Pakistan's promises that it would not allow its territory to be used ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Hasina’s son arrives from US, Zia’s sons face arrest
March 1st, 2010 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, March 1 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who formally joined the ruling Awami League (AL) four days ago, Monday arrived home from the US with ... Read more...
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Asian players have always been treated harshly, says Zafar
March 1st, 2010 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Taking a serious note of the three-match ban imposed on centre forward Shivendra Singh, former India captain Zafar Iqbal claimed Asian players have always been ... Read more...
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New Zealand struggle to beat Canada 3-2 in World Cup (Lead)
March 1st, 2010 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
By Avishek Roy
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Ryan Archibald's strike minutes before the hooter helped New Zealand edge past Canada 3-2 in a Pool A match of the Hockey World Cup ... Read more...
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Whitney Houston is Smoking-Her Tour is Not
March 1st, 2010 - 9:27 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Mar 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There have been several news reports and comments made concerning Whitney Houston's faltering voice, and coughing spells during her shows. Her tour promoter has released an explanation ... Read more...
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PM celebrates Holi on board special aircraft
March 1st, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorOn board Air India One, Mar 1(ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and his official entourage on Monday took some time off from their official duties to celebrate ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Russian City Of Sochi All Set To Host Winter Olympics 2014
March 1st, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Vancouver, British Columbia, Mar 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) With the Winter Olympics 2010 reaching its conclusion on Sunday night, anticipation is already running high about the next Olympics event which is ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Hands crippled by polio, girl writes exam with pen in mouth
March 1st, 2010 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 1 (IANS) Nasima Khatun, 16, cannot hold a pen in her hands and write. A polio attack when she was five has left her hands crippled. But she has appeared ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
PlayStation Network Goes Down, Users Frown
March 1st, 2010 - 9:15 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Mar 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It is quite well known that a lot of console users are addicted to playing online version of the popular console games. When one such popular ... Read more...
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