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UNESCO lists 6 Syrian heritage sites as ‘endangered’
PHNOM PENH ,(GGS NEWS) 20 JUNE : (AFP) — Six ancient sites in Syria were on Thursday added to the list of endangered World Heritage, UNESCO said, including the city of Aleppo which has suffered considerable damage since a revolt started in March 2011. The other sites are the ancient cities of Damascus and Bosra, [...]
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City trader’s son goes missing
Ludhiana,(GGS NEWS) 20 June : Pilgrimage to Kedarnath went horribly wrong for a businessman of Rishi Nagar as his 11-year-old son went missing in the cloudburst and subsequent flash floods on June 16. Businessman Sandeep Salwan managed to established contact with his mother Sudershna Salwan and brother in-law Sandeep Rampal today. “While Sandeep (45), his [...]
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Fifty villages along the Sutlej at risk of being flooded
Nawanshahr,(GGS NEWS) 20 June : Early arrival of the monsoon and lack of preparedness on the part of the district administration to tackle any eventuality have put the lives of thousands of people at risk. Over 50 villages of the district along the Sutlej are at risk of being flooded. The dhussi bandhs at Tajowal [...]
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With Brar back on scene, state politics may heat up
Chandigarh,(GGS NEWS) 20 June : The state politics is set to heat up further with senior Congress leader Jagmeet Brar making a comeback by announcing that he has moved lock, stock and barrel to the state and that he would now work towards rejuvenating the state unit. Brar was recently removed as permanent member of [...]
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Ghaggar flood threat keeps residents on tenterhooks
Patiala,(GGS NEWS) 19 June : Once considered a lifeline for the villages alongside its bank, the river Ghaggar is now being termed as the ‘River of Sorrow’ due to the occasional floods it has caused in the past over a decade. While a majority of the north is hit by floods with the sudden and [...]
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Brazil protests unabated despite fare hike rollback
Posted on 20 June 2013
Brazil,(GGS NEWS) : 20 JUNE : With massive protests by middle-class Brazilians demanding wholesale government reforms, people all over this continent-sized country have reached a verdict on the streets and online: “The giant has awakened.” President Dilma Rousseff has tried to placate the crowds by supporting their right to protest, and the Sao Paulo municipal [...] Continue Reading
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Christian women forced to parade naked in Pakistan
Posted on 20 June 2013
LAHORE,(GGS NEWS) 20 JUNE : Christian women were attacked and paraded naked by a mob with the support of the ruling party, said a press released issued by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). Three Christian women – Arshad Bibi, Sajida Bibi and Sauriya Bibi – the daughter-in-laws of Sadiq Masih, a resident of Sereser [...] Continue Reading
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North Korea says willing to rejoin nuclear talks: China
Posted on 20 June 2013
BEIJING,(GGS NEWS) 20 JUNE : – North Korea expressed willingness on Wednesday to rejoin long-stalled nuclear talks, according to its ally China, but the United States, Japan and South Korea called for action instead of words. China, which has faced US pressure to rein in North Korea, quoted the regime’s veteran negotiator Kim Kye-Gwan as [...] Continue Reading
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IPL Spot-Fixing: Asad Rauf received costly gifts from bookies
Posted on 20 June 2013
GGS NEWS : 20 JUNE : Asad Rauf (Pakistani umpire who was officiating in IPL 6): “Do you know my birthday is coming up?” Vindu Dara Singh (film and TV actor): “Asadbhai, don’t worry, we will take care of it. I will convey the message to Pawanbhai.” Pawan Jaipur (bookie) to Vindu: “I am sending [...] Continue Reading
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LK Advani meets RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Posted on 20 June 2013
GGS NEWS : 20 JUNE : A week after he intervened to resolve the crisis within the BJP, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will meet senior BJP leader L K Advani on Thursday. Advani, who is said to be upset with the functioning of the BJP and the overbearing influence of Sangh bigwigs in the party [...] Continue Reading
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Pakistan violates ceasefire after infiltration bid foiled
Posted on 20 June 2013
Poonch,(GGS NEWS) 20 JUNE : In the third ceasefire violation this month, Pakistani troops on Wednesday opened indiscriminate firing along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in which a civilian was injured after an infiltration bid was foiled by Indian troops. A group of four armed persons from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) were seen moving [...] Continue Reading
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Nitish Kumar wins confidence vote in Bihar Assembly
Posted on 20 June 2013
PATNA,(GGS NEWS) 20 JUNE : Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday won the confidence vote in the state assembly, with the support of 126 MLAs. With the BJP members not present in the assembly, the trust motion was opposed by only 24 MLAs. Replying to the debate on the confidence vote, Nitish Kumar hit [...] Continue Reading
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Swollen Yamuna claims one life, 5,000 evacuated
Posted on 20 June 2013
New Delhi,(GGS NEWS) 20 June : (IANS) A man drowned in the Yamuna river while bathing near its bank, while 5,000 people were evacuated from inundated low-lying areas along the banks Wednesday as water rose to an unprecedented 207.20 metres, the highest since 1978, a Delhi government official said. The man who drowned was bathing [...] Continue Reading
Sports
ICC Champions Trophy: Bowlers take England to final, Proteas `choke` again
Posted on 20 June 2013
GGS SPORTS : 20 JUNE : An impressive bowling performance powered England to the Champions Trophy summit clash as the hosts thrashed South Africa by seven wickets in the first semifinal, here today. The hosts bundled out South Africa for a meagre 175 after inserting them in to bat and then comfortably overhauled the target [...] Continue Reading
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PM announces Rs 1,000 cr relief for Uttarakhand, toll at least 150
Posted on 20 June 2013
GGS NEWS : 20 JUNE : After an aerial survey of the affected areas, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced a Rs 1,000 crore aid to the state where large-scale devastation has occurred. The terrible magnitude of nature’s fury in Uttarakhand unfolded as the death toll rose to 150 with fears that it may go up [...] Continue Reading
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