New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The air in Delhi is “foul” and unfit to breath even in the morning when walkers stroll out to seek fresh air, environment experts said Thursday demanding an immediate pollution control action. Researchers at Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) monitored people’s level of exposure to pollution in the city […]
Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Mumbai’s premier batsman Wasim Jaffer has suffered an injury and has been ruled out for both the upcoming Ranji trophy matches against Railways and Uttar Pradesh. Jaffer fractured his right index finger while attempting a catch during Mumbai’s six-wicket loss against Jammu and Kashmir. He could also miss the fourth league […]
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) People from the sex minority community of transgenders, gays and eunuchs Thursday complained about the insensitivity of society and harassment from the police and demanded that section 377 of the Indian Penal Code should be repealed. Seven people from the sexual minority community narrated their issues and concerns at an […]
Bengaluru, Dec 11 (IANS) Children born with congenital hypothyroidism can have a normal growth and neurological development if they are diagnosed early and treated timely, according to a latest study. “Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition in new born babies caused due to deficiency of thyroid hormones, which are essential for brain development and overall growth,” […]
Jerusalem, Dec 11 (IANS) A joint forensic team Thursday ruled in a preliminary autopsy report that the death of Palestinian cabinet minister Ziad Abu Ein during a protest Wednesday was caused by “blockage to the coronary artery”. The Israeli health ministry circulated the initial results of the autopsy, which was carried out by two Israeli […]
Siliguri, Dec 11 (IANS) Chilly and foggy conditions continued to play havoc with air and train traffic in northern West Bengal for the second day Thursday. While as many eight flights were cancelled from Bagdogra airport, several trains were running well behind schedule. With fog reducing visibility below 50 metres, air traffic from Bagdogra remained […]
After a long selection process and a gruelling 13 week course, 24 recruit firefighters will today officially be welcomed into the ranks of Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW). Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres congratulated the new recruits on successfully completing the course and said they were about to embark on a unique […]
Minister for Planning Pru Goward and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro said the NSW Government is taking some of the stress out of Christmas by extending shopping hours to help give local retailers a boost during this vital shopping season. Ms Goward said Christmas has come early for retailers and busy families alike, as […]
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the central government to apprise it the steps taken on the issue of alleged flouting of government regulations by radio cabs here. A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw hearing a PIL filed by a lawyer who sought action […]
Hyderabad, Dec 10 (IANS) Actor Aamir Khan has confessed that he would not have dared to shed clothes three years ago if was asked to do so. He says he decided to bare all for “PK” because of the “strong script”. The actor-filmmaker raised eyebrows when shed clothes for the poster of his forthcoming film […]