New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Three people were killed and 12 others, including three women, injured when a three-storey building under construction collapsed here Sunday afternoon, police said. The collapse took place around 12.30 p.m. in the congested Sadar Bazar area of the old city. Three male bodies were recovered from the debris. The victims — […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird today welcomed thousands of Rotarians to Sydney, who are attending Rotary International’s 105th annual convention at Sydney Olympic Park. “Sydney is proud to host the 2014 Rotary International Convention, which is being attended by up to 20,000 delegates from more than 150 countries,” said Mr Baird, who addressed the convention today. […]
Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today announced Opal would be rolled out to almost 100 more buses next week, including the first double decker buses to be activated for electronic ticketing. The rollout of Opal on 96 buses on the Forest Coach Lines routes in Sydney’s north from June 10 comes as 280,000 Opal cards […]
Attorney General Michael Mischin has asked the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia (LRC) to enquire into possible compensation for people suffering from asbestos related diseases. The commission will consider whether the ‘once and for all rule’ applicable to judgments in personal injury actions should be reformed. Mr Mischin said a change in this rule […]
· Premier opens Docklands Library and Community Centre, ‘Library at the Dock’ · A $23 million joint initiative between Places Victoria, Lend Lease and the City of Melbourne · Victorian Coalition Government improving the liveability of Docklands by delivering major infrastructure for the community Premier Denis Napthine today joined Planning Minister Matthew Guy and Lord […]
London, May 31 (IANS) Scottish singer Susan Boyle is set to start her maiden American tour after achieving global stardom since appearing on “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2009. The “I Dreamed a Dream” singer, known as SuBo, shot to fame on ITV talent show “Britain’s Got Talent” and has since become a global star, winning an […]
Gurgaon, May 31 (IANS) A former executive of a company here was arrested on charges of raping his then office colleague after marrying her on false pretences, police said Friday. The accused has been identified as Vishnu Singh. The victim said in her complaint that she worked in the same company at which Singh was manager, […]
Paris, May 31 (IANS) Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer advanced to the fourth round of the French Open after beating Marin Cilic and Dmitry Tursunov respectively Friday. Second seed Djokovic needed four sets to eliminate a determined Cilic 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(2), 6-4, while Swiss legend Federer, the fourth seed, held off Russia’s Dmitry Tursunov 7-5, 6-7(7/9), […]
Rome, May 31 (IANS) Stefano Mauri confirmed Friday that he has signed a one-year contract extension with Italian football club Lazio. The 34-year-old, whose current deal was to expire at the end of the month, confirmed the news through his twitter account, reports Xinhua. “Together again,” Mauri tweeted. “I am proud of this club and the […]
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Virender Sehwag Friday showed his class when it mattered the most as he struck a magnificent century to script Kings XI Punjab’s 24-run win over Chennai Super Kings to make their maiden IPL final where they will face Kolkata Knight Riders. For Kings XI Punjab what made the win memorable was that […]