Medieval sieges, barrel bombs are disgusting reality in Syria senior UN officials
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):The recent stuttering momentum in delivering humanitarian aid to Syrias besieged and hard-to-reach populations must be significantly expanded in the second half of 2016, the United Nations humanitarian chief told the Security Council today, warning that progress made to date was only a trickle of the countrys overwhelming needs.
EU referendum: Leave campaign ahead
London, June 24 (IBNS): In a close battle, the UK's EU referendum is seeing the 'leave' campaign is leading even as London has overwhelmingly voted in favour to remain in the European Union (EU).
India-China financial dialogue postponed
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) The crucial high-level financial dialogue which was to be held between India and China in Beijing on June 27 has been postponed, reports said.
Woman demands arrest of AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya, files complaint
New Delhi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Alleging misbehavior against AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya, a woman has filed a complaint and demanded the arrest of the lawmaker, according to reports.
Karnataka :Dalit nursing student admitted to hospital after ragging by seniors
Kozhikode, June 23 (IBNS) : Five students of a nursing college in Karnataka have been booked in connection with the alleged ragging of a junior student from Dalit community, who has been admitted to hospital with severe stomach problems, reports said.
PMET results declared, Lovish Gupta secures top spot
Faridkot, Punjab, Jun 23 (IBNS): Lovish Gupta, a resident of Faridkot topped the Punjab Medical Entrance Exam (PMET), the results of which were declared on Wednesday, reports said.
This Govt. is like Nero fiddling while Rome burns: Markandey Katju on BJP's progress
New Delhi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Unhappy with BJP's progress, former Supreme Court Judge Markandey Katju said that the central government has failed on every front and is trying to cover it up with stunts like yoga day and swatchata abhiyan.
PM Modi pays tributes to SP Mukherjee on his death anniversary
New Delhi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to party founder Shyama Prasad Mukherjee on the latter's death anniversary.
PM Modi greets Himachal Pradesh CM on his birthday
New Delhi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, on the latter's birthday.
Welcoming Sudans cessation of hostilities, Ban urges final peace through national dialogue
New York, June 23 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the announcement by the Sudanese Government of a four-month unilateral cessation of hostilities, beginning on 18 June 2016, in the Blue Nile and South Kordofan states.
Power couple Tarun,Sanchita invited to perform at Hollywood's's Ford Theatre
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS) The power couple of maestro Tarun Bhattacharya and Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya after receiving the Bharat Nirman Couple Award are soon to perform at the famed Hollywood's's prestigious Ford Theatre
PM Modi to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping as tussle continues over India's inclusion into NSG
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS) Under the cloud of China seeking to block India's inclusion into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet Xi Jinping, President of the Asian giant, Uzbekistan's Tashkent on Thursday.
Man dies while repairing 11000 volt electricity line in Uttar Pradesh
Jhansi, June 22 (IBNS) : Two persons were electrocuted on Wednesday morning while carrying out repair work on a 11000 volt electricity line in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.
Man commits suicide in Kolkata Metro, services hit in peak hours
Kolkata, Jun 22 (IBNS): An aged man reportedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a Dumdum- bound metro rail at Sovabazar Sutanuti station in north Kolkata at around 11:10 am. on Wednesday.
By-polls underway in Anantnag featuring J & K CM Mehbooba Mufti
Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, June 22 (IBNS) Amid heavy security, voting is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag assembly constituency on Wednesday with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti contesting for an Assembly berth to fulfil constitutional obligations.
ISRO: PSLV C34 injects 20 satellites into orbit, creates record
Sriharikota, Jun 22 (IBNS): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday created a record with the injection of 20 satellites, including 17 foreign satellites, into the orbit by using PSLV C34.
Kejriwal tweet pictures, takes subtle jab at PM Modi
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal went about his usual business of firing salvos at the Prime Minister and his BJP government, as he Tweeted two pictures on Wednesday, taking a subtle jab at Modi relating to the new appointment of NIFT Chairman and the exit of former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.
Astronomers find the first 'Wind Nebula' around a Magnetar
Washington, June 22 (IBNS): Astronomers have discovered a vast cloud of high-energy particles called a wind nebula around a rare ultra-magnetic neutron star, or magnetar, for the first time.
It was a beautiful sight yesterday: PM Modi on Yoga Day celebrations
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who urged people to continue yoga for the rest of their lives, said on Wednesday that it was a beautiful sight, referring to the large number of participation from across the globe.
Heavy rains delay local trains in Mumbai, taxi strike compounds commuters' woes
Mumbai, June 21 (IBNS) Even as monsoon hit Maharashtra to bring relief from the hot, humid days, Mumbaikars were in for deep trouble as railway services, the life line of the city, malfunctioned for the second day on Tuesday following heavy rains.
Puducherry cabinet skips Governor Kiran Bedi's Yoga session
Puducherry, June 21 (IBNS) In what came as a message of differences between the government and the constitutional head of the union territory, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanswamy and his cabinet skipped on Tuesday a yoga session led by Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi.
US calls upon NSG members to support India's membership
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) The United States has called upon members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to throw their weight behind India for getting membership in the elite club.
Mission Indias second annual Student Visa Day celebrates higher education ties between India , the United States
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and its Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors recently to more than 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue higher education in the United States.
Make practice of Yoga an integral part of life: Pranab Mukherjee tells people
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) Inaugurating the International Yoga Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday urged people to make practice of Yoga an integral part of their lives.
PM Narendra Modi leads the nation in celebrating International Yoga Day
Chandigarh, June 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined many other practitioners across the nation in performing yoga asanas to mark the second International Yoga Day on Tuesday.
Central African Republic: UN humanitarian coordinator outraged at attacks on aid vehicles
New York, June 21 (Just Earth News): The interim United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in the Central African Republic (CAR), Dr. Michel Yao strongly condemned an armed attack on a Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF) convoy transporting medicines and fuel from the capital, Bangui, to the south-eastern city of Bangassou on 17 June.According to a statement issued by the United Nations Office for Humanitarian Coordinator (OCHA) in the Central African Republic, the head of the convoy was killed.Dr. Yao underscored the highly precarious nature of relief work in the country and noted that the humanitarian workers provide life-saving assistance to alleviate the suffering of people affected by the crisis.Moreover, such events hinder aid delivery to those in urgent need, and prove the crucial need to ensure the protection of civilians and to respect and protect humanitarian workers in compliance with International Humanitarian Law.On 18 May, a driver employed by MSF was killed in another attack near Bossangoa, located in the north-west of the country.Dr. Yao expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, and called for an investigation into the attacks and for the perpetrators to be held accountable. Dr. Yao added that the humanitarian community in the country remains fully committed to deliver vital assistance to all those in need.Photo: UNHCR/B. HegerSource: www.justearthnews.com
Under-reporting Biodiversity: Clear and Present Danger
Media has not been able to keep aside its circulation arithmetic and assign enough space to this critical topic---Biodiversity, reports Jayalakshmi Sengupta for IBNS humanitarian and development news service Just Earth News
Rajasthan Minister in trouble for foul language against Manmohan Singh
Jaipur, June 20 (IBNS) Rajasthan's home minister Gulab Chand Kataria has landed himself in the midst of a controversy for using foul language against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a meeting on Sunday.
Mexico: Protesters and police clash, six dead
Mexico City, Jun 20 (IBNS): At least six people were killed and a dozen injured as police and protesters clashed in southern Mexico on Sunday, reports said.
Bihar topper scam : Former BSEB Chairman arrested with wife
Patna, June 20 (IBNS) Former Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh and his wife were arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Varanasi on Monday, in connection with the Bihar topper scam in the state, reports said.
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