Ghana spent $1.8 mn on late president’s funeral
August 28th, 2012 - 1:16 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, Aug 28 (IANS) Ghana spent a total of 3.6 million Ghana cedis ($1.8 million) on the funeral of former president John Evans Atta Mills, who died late July and ... Read more...
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BJP terms Shivpal Yadav’s comments reckless
August 10th, 2012 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday termed as "reckless and bizarre" the reported remarks of Uttar Pradesh PWD Minister Shivpal Yadav that hard-working officials ... Read more...
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Minister flayed for saying officials can steal from state coffers
August 10th, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's PWD minister Shivpal Yadav Friday back-tracked from his earlier statement in which he had reportedly told state government officials to steal but not ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Key panel clears way for home buyers in Noida Extension
June 28th, 2012 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) There is a positive news for thousands of home buyers in 'Noida Extension' after a key panel Thursday approved the Draft Master Plan for Greater ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Senior Conservative party councillor Gerry Forsbrey forced to apologise after using the ‘N-word’
June 8th, 2012 - 7:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Surrey, June 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A veteran Tory politician, Gerry Forsbrey, has been forced to apologize after he made a racist remark during a council meeting held last week in Staines.
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September 11 burial plan runs into trouble
June 3rd, 2011 - 7:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, June 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The decision to bury a total of 9,000 unidentified remains of some 9/11 attack victims has not gone down well with the families of some victims. ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Government steps in to stop demolition of Ringo Starr’s birthplace
April 20th, 2011 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 20 (ANI): Beatles member Ringo Starr's Liverpool birthplace has been saved after the government stepped-in to block its demolition.In a dramatic 11th hour move, Housing Minister Grant Shapps imposed special ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Val Kilmer Says Sorry, 7 Years After ‘Rolling Stone’ Article
June 25th, 2010 - 10:54 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
June 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) With the recent news about General McChrystal, it seems that people everywhere are learning that anything you say to “Rolling Stone” magazine can and will be held ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
New software to demystify planning process
April 6th, 2010 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A new software has been developed to "demystify and strengthen" the planning process at the panchayat level.
The Panchayati Raj ministry Tuesday said the software has been developed ... Read more...
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Cliff Richard asked to knock off 30,000 pounds conservatory
January 31st, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 31 (IANS) Indian-born English singer Sir Cliff Richard has been ordered to pull down a 30,000-pound conservatory at his Surrey mansion after losing a battle with planning officials.
Friendfeed.com reports the ... Read more...
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No comfort from jail term to attackers, says India-born doctor
November 18th, 2009 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 18 (IANS) India-born doctor and former head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Mukesh Haikerwal Wednesday said he takes "no comfort" from jail terms for his attackers who inflicted such ... Read more...
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Court told how savagely India-born doctor was attacked (Lead)
November 9th, 2009 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 9 (IANS) India-born doctor Mukesh Haikerwal was so savagely attacked here with a baseball bat a year ago that shocked witnesses heard his skull crack, an Australian court heard.
The former ... Read more...
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India-born doctor’s skull heard to crack in Australia attack
November 9th, 2009 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 9 (IANS) India-born doctor and former head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Mukesh Haikerwal's skull was heard to crack as he was savagely assaulted with a baseball bat by ... Read more...
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Gujarat to ensure equitable distribution of natural resources
June 17th, 2009 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, June 17 (IANS) The Gujarat government will form a planning committee in each district to facilitate equitable distribution of water and other natural resources, an official in the Chief Minister's Office ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
PS7,000 of Brit taxpayers money wasted on petty political probe
March 14th, 2009 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 14 (ANI): When a British councillor left a planning committee discussion for just 25 seconds to get a cup of tea, he would not have thought that he would ... Read more...
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Obama, Biden to take train to Washington for inauguration
December 16th, 2008 - 12:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec.16 (ANI): Barack Obama and Joe Biden will take a page out of American history in the second week of January, 2009, when they make their journey to Washington by ... Read more...
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Chinese officials waive aside `One Child policy for Sichuan quake couples
July 26th, 2008 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): The Standing Committee of the Sichuan Provincial People''s Congress has waived aside the `One Child policy for parents affected by the May 12 Sichuan earthquake.
Affected parents ... Read more...
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Beijing Olympic torch relay will pass by Chinese embassy in Canberra
April 21st, 2008 - 1:19 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Apr.21 (ANI): The Beijing Olympic torch relay will pass within 200 metres of the Chinese embassy this Thursday, even as there are concerns that the event could be marred by ... Read more...
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British footballer Gary Lineker backs Mahatma Gandhi statue in Leicester City
April 19th, 2008 - 12:01 pm ICT by admin
London, Apr 19 (ANI): British footballer Gary Lineker, whose name figured along with Indias Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi for the bronze statue to be installed in Leicester City, has ... Read more...
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Man who vetoed Donald Trumps golf course in Scotland loses his job
December 13th, 2007 - 4:36 pm ICT by admin
Edinburgh, Dec.13 (ANI): The man who used his casting vote to reject Donald Trump's plans for a one billion pound golf resort, has lost his job after being told he had acted ... Read more...
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Seven steps to keep cold and flu at bay in winter
December 5th, 2007 - 5:19 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 5 (ANI): With winters, comes the dreaded cold and flu. However, following a few simple actions is all one needs to do to significantly reduce your chances of getting ... Read more...
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