Slavery Abolition Day: Ban warns of enslavement, trafficking risks for refugees
New York, Dec 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With more than 60 million people driven from their homes and millions more crossing borders to seek a better life, the risk of mounting human trafficking and enslavement with all its horrific abuse must be confronted, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Wednesday.
Nirbhaya juvenile convict to be monitored upon release
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IBNS) The 17-year old juvenile convict in the 'Nirbhaya' rape case will be closely monitored after his release later this month, according to Times Now.
Chennai lakes flowing at dangerous levels
Chennai, Dec 3 (IBNS) The water levels has been rising steadily in parts of the flood-hit Chennai city despite no rains since Wednesday night leading to the rise of water of as many as 35 lakes in the city to dangerous levels, reports said.
14 killed in shooting in California, 2 suspects dead
San Bernardino, United States, Dec 3 (IBNS) In all 14 people were killed and more than a dozen others injured when three heavily armed men opened fire at a social services centre for the disabled in California's San Bernardino on Wednesday, reports said.
Arrival of e-commerce websites has widen the scope in photography, feels Sanat Ghosh dean IIPK
Kolkata, Dec 2 (IBNS): International Institute of Photography Kolkata (IIPK) dean Sanat Ghosh said that he feels with the advent of e-commerce websites the passion for photography has now got transformed into a new career option.
Two security personnel injured in Chattisgarh mine attack by Maoists
Raipur, Dec 2 (IBNS) Two security forces personnel were injured on Wednesday in a landmine blast triggered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, reports said.
Army columns in rescue and relief operations in Chennai
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS) Two Flood Rescue and Relief Columns of the Indian Army comprising of troops from the Garrison Infantry Battalion and Army's Engineer elements have begun flood rescue and relief operations in Tambaram, Mudichur, Manipakam, Guduvancheri and Urapakkam areas of Chennai since Tuesday evening following requisition by the Tamil Nadu government, reports said.
Zuckerberg-Priscilla blessed with daughter, to give 99 pc Facebook share for human good
San Francisco, Dec 2 (IBNS) Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will give 99 percent of his Facebook Inc shares, currently about $45 billion, for promoting human potential and equality, he and his wife Priscilla said Tuesday in an emotional letter to their newborn daughter.
Gujarat civic polls: Early trends in favour of BJP, but Cong fights hard in two seats
Ahmedabad, Dec 2 (IBNS) Putting up a tough fight in two of six municipal corporations of Gujarat, the Congress was going neck and neck with the ruling BJP as trends of the counting votes for civic elections were available on Wednesday.
Chennai airport shuts down after rains, 4,000 stranded
Chennai, Dec 2 (IBNS) Flights to and out of Chennai have been cancelled and the airport has been shut till 6 am tomorrow with water overtopping the runway as the city reels under floods caused by incessant downpour, not seen in almost a 100 years.
Rajiv Gandhi's killers can not be released by Tamil Nadu government: Supreme Court
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS) Rajiv Gandhi's killers cannot be freed by Tamil Nadu without the Centre's consent, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.
Two Kashmir policemen arrested for killing teenager
Srinagar, Dec 2 (IBNS) Two policemen, including an officer, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a five-year-old case of killing of a youngster, Wamiq Farooq, in the old city.
Tamil Nadu rain: Flight service badly hit in Chennai
Chennai, Dec 2 (IBNS) Flight service has been badly affected in rain-hit Chennai due to water-logging in the runway of the Chennai Airport, reports said on Wednesday.
Behavioural assessment adoption increasing in current trend in hiring: Survey
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): Multinational companies, that have adopted global practices to be on par with the emerging trends of the world, are widely using assessment of competencies these days in the case of hiring people, a survey has said.
Manipal University ties up with KEF Holdings
Manipal, Nov 27 (IBNS) In a move that will work towards providing a cutting edge research & development facility to upcoming civil engineering and architecture students, Manipal University, a global player in education and health care, has tied up with KEF Holdings,a Singapore-based multinational holding company that specializes in innovative offsite construction technology,to set up a state of the art R&D.
US citizen arrested in Kolkata for molesting minor boy
Kolkata, Nove 28 (IBNS) A 51-year-old US citizen was arrested in Kolkata on Friday for allegedly molesting a minor boy at a posh hotel, reports said.
Kerala police officer commits suicide after suspension
Thiruvantapuram, Nov 28 (IBNS) A police officer has allegedly committed suicide after being put on suspension over circulating pictures on WhatsApp, reports said.
Government, Congress reach consensus one two points of GST
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) In what could lead to breaking the ice over the Goods and Services Tax bill, consensus has reportedly been reached between the government and the Congress on two of three demands put forward by the opposition party, media reports said.
Haryana minister leaves programme after heated exchange of words with woman police officer
Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IBNS) Haryana's health minister Anil Vij on Friday was involved in a heated exchange of words with a woman district police chief and left the meeting place in a huff after the cop refused to follow his order to leave, media reports said.
Colorado Springs: Shooting at Planned Parenthood clinic, kills 3
Colorado Springs, Nov 28 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as a gunman opened fire at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic here on Friday.
Adolescent deaths from AIDS have tripled since 2000: UNICEF study
New York, Nov 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The number of adolescent deaths from AIDS has tripled over the last 15 years with 26 new infections occurring every hour, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) announced on Friday and warned that it is critical that young people who are HIV-positive have access to treatment, care and support.
Indigenous people need support to reinforce resilience against climate change: UNESCO
New York, Nov 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Building resilience is deeply rooted in [the] lifestyles and social solidarity of the more than 400 million indigenous people from the Samis of northern Europe, Berbers in Morocco to Vanuatu communities in the Pacific who are feeling the adverse effects of climate change even they contribute little to its causes, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Third Test: SA trail by 205 runs, India need 6 wickets to win match
Nagpur, Nov 27 (IBNS) South African captain Hashim Amla along with Faf du Plessis showed grit and determination to prevent further damage and hand India an early lead after Ravi Ashwin's dual strike in the first hour of the match left the Proteas stranded, on day three of the third Test match between India and South Africa, here on Friday.
Rupee hits over two-year low
Mumbai, Nov 27 (IBNS) The rupee on Friday hit over two-year low at 66.88 per dollar amid continued selling by foreign institutional investors in domestic stock and debt markets,reports said.
Australia, New Zealand enter record-books
Adelaide, Nov 27 (IBNS) The trans-Tasman rivalry reached a new high on Friday, when Australia and New Zealand locked horns for the third Test of the ongoing series, therefore playing the first official day-night Test match, here at the Adelaide Oval.
Amit Shah to address BJP workers' meeting in Upper Assam
Guwahati, Nov 27 (IBNS) BJP president Amit Shah will address a meeting of party workers in Upper Assam's Dibrugarh on Friday.
Mumbai teens' gang-rape comes to light after victim's aunt receives video clip
Mumbai, Nov 27 (IBNS) Four teenagers have been arrested for gangraping a 15-year-old girl as a video clip of the sordid crime was received by the victims aunt on wednesday, fortnight after the sordid crime, media reports said.
Meghalaya: Army guns down 2 civilians by mistake
Shillong, Nov 27 (IBNS) Army personnel on Wednesday shot down two civilians, mistaking them for Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, according to media reports.
PM Modi invites Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi for talks on GST
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited his predecessor Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi for a discussion to and end the standoff on Goods and Services Tax, the government's most cherished tax reform, reports said.
New Delhi: Cash van driver arrested for making away with 22.5 crore rupees
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS) A cash van driver who ran away with 22.5 crore rupees on Thursday evening in the Govindpuri area of the national capital was nabbed by police hours later, according to media reports.
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