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FACTBOX-Security developments in Pakistan, June 11

June 12, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

(Reuters) – Following are security developments in Pakistan at 1100 GMT on Friday:

NORTH WAZIRISTAN – A U.S. drone fired three missiles into a Taliban compound in North Waziristan region near the Afghan border, killing 11 militants and wounding four, Pakistani officials said.

It was the second drone strike in the last 24 hours in the militants’ stronghold of North Waziristan. In an earlier attack, a drone killed three suspected militants. (Compiled by Islamabad Bureau; Editing by Jeremy Laurence)

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Mogg in line for Raiders return

March 25, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

Canberra Raiders chief executive Don Furner expects to sign former Queensland State of Origin player Adam Mogg within the next 24 hours.

Mogg has been released from the remainder of his contract with English Super League team Les Catalans .

Furner says Mogg is keen to sign with the Raiders for the remainder of the 2010 NRL season.

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Flood damage causes 24-hour Ghan delay

March 9, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

Passengers travelling on the Ghan train from Adelaide will have to spend an extra night in Alice Springs because the railway line is still under repair.

A section of the track 250 kilometres north of Alice Springs was damaged by flooding about a week ago for the second time this year.

A Great Southern Rail spokeswoman said most passengers are likely to spend Monday night on the train.

The train is expected to continue to Darwin when the line reopens on Tuesday afternoon.

She said the train will arrive in Darwin about 24 hours behind schedule.

“Passengers were notified in advance of the 24-hour delay and anyone unable to make the journey will receive a full refund,” she said.

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General strike curbs Manipur’s normal life

September 12, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, Sep 12 (ANI): Normal life has been curbed in Manipur on Saturday due to a 24 hours general strike called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) to protest against the alleged fake encounters.

The JAC is a group of NGOs, protesting the recent killing of a driver in an encounter.

The markets, shops, and business establishments in most parts of the state remained closed.

The transport services within the state and also with the neighboring states have been affected due to the strike.

A driver named Md Rehaman alias Tomba was killed along with five others, in an encounter with the security forces on September 8 at Awang Khul in Imphal West district.

The security forces maintain that the youths who were killed in the encounter were militants.

The All Manipur Rickshaw Drivers and Pullers Association (AMRDPA), said that Rehaman, who was member of the organization, was use to ferry passengers from Imphal to Moreh town from last 15 years. (ANI)

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‘Super’ Sree wants to quit Big Brother

June 27, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Washington, June 25 (ANI): Big Brother housemate Sree wants to quit the show after housemates accused him of lying.

The 25-year-old Indian student from University of Hertfordshire was caught in an argument after he helped himself to teetotal Russian boxer Angel’s share of the week’s alcohol without asking.

When the other housemates asked Sree about the missing alcohol, he denied drinking it and ran straight to the diary room to quit the show.

“I’ve seen people’s true colours tonight,” Contactmusic quoted Sree as saying.

However, Big Brother has told Sree he couldn’t leave for 24 hours to give producers time to organise photocalls, and asked him to get back into the house resolve his differences,

Meanwhile, Sree and Noirin once again had an argument, with Noirin branding him a “compulsive liar”.

She said: “You’re upsetting me because you are not being a man again. I’m upset because you’re not admitting to being a compulsive liar.”

She also accused him of being jealous of her friendship with Marcus.

Sree later complained: “She said things that really upset me. She called me a liar – and jealous because her best mate is now Marcus.” (ANI)

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Gujarat Monsoon – Gujarat Monsoon Update – Gujarat gets pre-monsoon showers

June 23, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Gujarat Monsoon – Gujarat Monsoon Update – Gujarat gets pre-monsoon showers

Gandhinagar, June 23 (IANS) Amid worries of a delayed monsoon, large parts of Gujarat have received pre-monsoon showers in the 24 hours to Tuesday afternoon, an official said here.

A total of 56 sub-districts in 17 districts have witnessed pre-monsoon activity with rains ranging from 3 mm to 10 cm being received during the period, the agriculture department official said.

He said Kaparda sub-district in south Gujarat had received the maximum of 10 cm of rain during the period raising hopes of a fresh sowing season if more rains are received in the next 72 hours.

However, most districts that received pre-monsoon showers are in Saurashtra region, mainly Junagadh, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Amreli, Surendranagar and Porbander.

In particular, the drought-prone Kutch district has not received any pre-monsoon showers and most reservoirs in the desert region have very little water left.

Most check dams in the state also have on average only 20 percent of water left, he added.

The spectre of a draught still lingers in the minds of the Gujarat farmers if the pre-monsoon showers do not continue for another one week before the arrival of the monsoons, the official said.

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Jay Leno’s back home after 24 hours in hospital

April 27, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Apr 27 (ANI): American talk show host Jay Leno has returned home after he was hospitalised for 24 hours, from suspected dehydration.

Leno, 58, had to cancel a taping of the Tonight Show on April 23, and a scheduled interview with actor Ryan Reynolds as he was not feeling well, and later checked into a Los Angles hospital for suspected food poisoning.

As per People.com, Leno’s rep confirmed on April 24 that the stand-up comedian has been discharged from hospital, and would return to the show on April 27.

“Jay Leno is feeling much better and has been released from the hospital. He’s anxious to return to work on Monday,” the Daily Express quoted the rep as saying.

“They had him overnight. It was for observation. It was symptomatic of nothing serious. I think it was a dehydration,” the rep added. (ANI)

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Nanny reveals strain of working with Madonna

March 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Melbourne, Mar 28 (ANI): Working with queen of pop Madonna doesn’t come that easy – ask Melbourne nanny Angela Jacobsen.

Jacobsen let slip her gruelling life of working 24 hours a day, seven days a week on her Facebook website, two weeks before been sacked.

“Not putting up (with) this s— any more,” wrote a furious Jacobsen in her account last month.

“Never have, never will. Standing up for my rights regardless of consequence. Sick of always being the one who compromises,” she added.

Jacobsen was dismissed on the spot last week after she gave notice to Madonna that she intended to resign.

However, after losing the job, Jacobson now denies any differences with the Material Girl.

“I think every job has tough moments but (they were) nothing out of the ordinary,” News.com.au quoted her as saying.

“I have had a fantastic time. This is amicable, there is no hard feelings on either side,” she added. (ANI)

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Gold Daily Commentary for 3.24.09

March 24, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Gold has posted some heavy losses over the past 24 hours, exercising its positive correlation with U. S. equities as the S and P closed up over 7%.

The previous metal briefly sunk below our 1st tier uptrend line on Tuesday, but is currently fighting back above with the S and P futures trading lower pre-market.

The condition of Gold has deteriorated overnight considering last week’s huge rally. However, the last movements in negative territory have been backed by relatively low volume compared to March 19th’s up-bar.

Therefore, since the large action is to the upside, we remain positive trend-wise on the precious metal as long as it can hold up around present levels.

The positive correlation with U. S. equities is alive and well, and Gold’s movement will likely depend on the performance of stocks. If the S and P really can rocket past 800 towards 900, then we may have a change of heart with Gold.

Meanwhile, the high volatility should continue for the time being. Fundamentally we see resistances of $935.34/oz, $939.27/oz, $942.91/oz, and $947.40/oz. To the downside, find supports of $931.98/oz, $927.78/oz, $924.69/oz, and $919.65/oz. Gold is currently trading at $934.20/oz.

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Save the earth campaign on horseback in Madhya Pradesh

March 7, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Indore, Mar 7 (ANI): Nine riders on horseback made a record attempt, riding non-stop for 24 hours on Friday here to urge people to save earth.

“The riding club undertook horse riding to give the message to the people that if they want to save the earth, they should make all possible efforts to save water and trees,” said Achal Chaudhary, chairman, Indore Public School Academy.

The men on horseback rode within a circle of 300 metres, with the riders and the horses taking a break for half-an-hour every three hours.

“We carried on horse riding for 24 hours non-stop. We want to tell the people of Indore that they should save water and trees. Water is life. If there is no water, there would be no trees,” said Anshul Gherwal, a participant.

A team of doctors from Mumbai was especially present throughout the event to check the fitness of the riders.

A team of veterinary doctors was also present to take care of the horses. (ANI)

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