CCTV police officer ‘chased himself’ after being mistaken for burglar
February 9th, 2012 - 12:34 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The latest edition of the Police magazine has given a hilarious account of a burglar chase in England. The report said a junior officer chased his shadow ... Read more...
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Srinagar’s night temperature rises above freezing point
February 3rd, 2012 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Feb 3 (IANS) For the first time in 40 days, the minimum temperature in Srinagar rose above the freezing point early Friday even as the weather office forecast moderate ... Read more...
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Three killed as molasses tank bursts in Odisha
January 23rd, 2012 - 12:27 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (IANS) An elderly woman and two minor children died due to suffocation after the molasses tank of a sugar factory burst and the slurry entered their slum ... Read more...
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Man stuck in door a freak accident, says DMRC
January 20th, 2012 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Three days after a commuter's ankle got stuck in the door of a Metro train forcing him to cling on to the door till the ... Read more...
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Elderly man suffocates, six hospitalised
January 17th, 2012 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) An elderly man suffocated and six others were hospitalised in Odisha's Kandhamal district Tuesday after a fire they kept in their room to warm themselves resulted ... Read more...
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One Indian crew member missing in Italian ship capsize
January 16th, 2012 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Jan 16 (IANS) Rebello Russell Terrance, an Indian crew member on board the Italian cruise ship which ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea, is missing and has not been ... Read more...
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La Redoute apologises for naked man photo
January 5th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Paris, Jan 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) French fashion outlet La Redoute has apologized for publishing an image that inadvertently included a naked man at a beach. The image which was published on the ... Read more...
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Disabled man rescues girl from well
December 29th, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Udaipur, Dec 29 (IANS) A physically challenged man became an unlikely hero in a Rajasthan village when he jumped into a 30-feet-deep well to save a 15-year-old girl, lifted her ... Read more...
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Kieron Pollard out of Big Bash with hamstring tear
December 16th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 16 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been ruled out of the Big Bash League Twenty20 cricket with a tear in his right hamstring.It was a major ... Read more...
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AMRI flouted affidavit promising to clear basesment: Minister
December 12th, 2011 - 11:45 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 12 (IANS) The inferno at the AMRI hospital that took 93 lives could have been averted had the fire department not "trusted" an affidavit given by the hospital ... Read more...
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Mamata pays homage at AMRI victims’ memorial column
December 12th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 12 (IANS) In a subtle message to the police and administration, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday called for ensuring there was no recurrence of the ... Read more...
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Pranab expresses condolence to AMRI victims
December 10th, 2011 - 12:32 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday visited the SSKM Hospital where the autopsy of those killed in the AMRI Hospital fire was being done and ... Read more...
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Metro worker killed in accident
November 18th, 2011 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Nov 18 (IANS) A 37-year-old labourer was killed at a construction site of Jaipur Metro when he was run over by a dumper Friday, said police. It was the ... Read more...
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15 killed in Afghanistan road accident
November 12th, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Nov 12 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed Saturday in a road accident involving a bus, a car and two motorcycles in Afghanistan's Helmand province, police said."A passenger ... Read more...
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Stuntman dies in Bulgaria while filming ‘The Expendables 2′
October 28th, 2011 - 11:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sofia, Oct 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In an unfortunate incident, a stuntman succumbed to his wounds which he had sustained while filming an action scene for the movie ‘The Expendables 2’. The action ... Read more...
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Dog wins America’s Wackiest X-ray contest
October 28th, 2011 - 11:11 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Oregon, Oct 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Veterinary doctors from USA took part in a bizarre contest – America’s Wackiest X-ray contest. Apparently they had to submit the craziest X-ray that they had ... Read more...
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Four Andhra men killed in US car crash
October 24th, 2011 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Oct 24 (IANS) Four Indians, all hailing from Andhra Pradesh, were killed in a car collision near Detroit in the United States early Sunday. A pall of gloom has ... Read more...
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All bridges in Darjeeling will be checked: Mamata
October 23rd, 2011 - 10:49 pm ICT by IANS
Darjeeling, Oct 23 (IANS) In the wake of bridge collapse in the Darjeeling district, which left 32 people dead, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday announced all bridges ... Read more...
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Why Myanmar president’s visit to India matters
October 11th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
President Thein Sein visits India this week against the backdrop of crucial developments that would impact on India-Myanmar relations. The visit takes place in a context which is significantly different ... Read more...
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Tiger was a prince among cricketers (Tribute)
September 22nd, 2011 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was the most admired India cricket captain. He led the country in 40 of his 46 Tests he played and most players who played with him insist ... Read more...
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Bus accident sparks protest from Telangana groups
September 21st, 2011 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Sep 21 (IANS) The death of a person here in an accident involving a bus of Road Transport Corporation (RTC) triggered tension Wednesday with Telangana groups blaming the ... Read more...
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Cyndi Lauper forgets the words of the US national anthem
September 12th, 2011 - 8:04 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Sept 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Cyndi Lauper over the weekend had someone to take over from her when she fluffed part of the US National Anthem. The 58-year-old singer was ... Read more...
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Seven die in Pakistan boat mishap
August 14th, 2011 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Seven people were killed when a Pakistani cargo boat was destroyed after catching fire, Daily Times reported Sunday.The accident occurred near Oman's Salalah port late Friday, ... Read more...
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10 killed in road accident
August 12th, 2011 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Aug 12 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and 40 others seriously injured Friday when a bus skidded off a rain-damaged road and fell into a 200-feet gorge ... Read more...
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Plane crash in Grand Canyon leaves 2 dead
August 1st, 2011 - 7:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Phoenix, Aug 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A plane crash in the Grand Canyon has resulted in the death of 2 people. The news was confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor. ... Read more...
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Rs.50,000 reward each for boys who spotted plane’s fire
July 26th, 2011 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The five youngsters who noticed fire from an Air India jetliner's engine and helped save lives of over 350 passengers Sunday would be ... Read more...
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Kristen Stewart involved in minor accident
July 15th, 2011 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 15 (IANS) "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart was involved in a minor accident after a fellow woman motorist hit her Mini Cooper from behind while driving in Los ... Read more...
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WWE Smackdown: Slater & Gabriel vs The Uso Brothers
July 9th, 2011 - 2:15 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
July 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel made their way to the ring last night on 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' to face their opponents, the Uso brothers, Jimmy and Jey, ... Read more...
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15 killed as tempo-bus collide in Karnataka (Lead)
June 27th, 2011 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 27 (IANS) Fifteen people were killed Monday when their tempo collided with a bus on the Bangalore-Pune highway near Karnataka's Tumkur town."The tragic mishap occurred when the overcrowded ... Read more...
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15 killed as tempo collides with bus in Karnataka
June 27th, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 27 (IANS) Fifteen people were killed Monday when their tempo collided with a passenger bus on the Bangalore-Pune highway near Karnataka's Tumkur town."The tragic mishap occurred when the ... Read more...
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Seven killed in Meghalaya accident
June 17th, 2011 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, June 17 (IANS) Seven people, including a minor girl, were killed and three others injured Friday when their vehicle fell into a deep gorge in Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills district, ... Read more...
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Grandma’s urn left at Fenton Goodwill store
June 11th, 2011 - 12:56 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Fenton, June 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Fenton Goodwill store received quite an unusual gift this Easter when what appeared to be an urn turned up in the things that they received. The ... Read more...
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Road sign in Ohio spells ‘North’ as ‘Norht’
June 10th, 2011 - 10:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Strongsville, Ohio, June 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Authorities in Ohio have indicated that they will replace a road sign on an interstate highway because the contractor who designed the piece failed to get ... Read more...
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Photograph kids regularly for safety, police urges parents
May 31st, 2011 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) With around 700 cases of missing children in the capital this year so far, Delhi Police Tuesday urged parents to photograph their children regularly so ... Read more...
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Hospital pays tribute to staff killed in air crash
May 27th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Paying tribute to the two doctors and a male nurse killed in the air ambulance crash in Faridabad late Wednesday night, Apollo hospital authorities here ... Read more...
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