London, July 22 (IANS) Singer Cheryl, who married French restaurateur Jean Bernard in an intimate ceremony earlier this month, hosted a wedding bash for the second time at The Library here. The two tied the knot July 7 in the presence of handful of invitees. However, Cheryl invited as many as 50 guests for the second […]
Panaji, July 22 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar tried to hold back his smile when a legislator called him a “parallel prime minister” in the Goa assembly Tuesday. Speaking during question hour on the first day of the month-long assembly session, independent MLA Rohan Khaunte said Parrikar, known for his proximity to Prime Minister Narendra […]
Jakarta, July 22 (IANS) Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto and his running mate Hatta Radjasa Tuesday announced their withdrawal from the election process alleging fraud in the July 9 election. The pair ordered their team taking part in the vote recapitulation process being held in the General Election Commission (KPU) to walk out, rejecting any legal […]
Jammu, July 22 (IANS) An Indian soldier was killed Tuesday when Pakistani troops fired at Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the military said. Military spokesman Col Manish Mehta told IANS here that the Pakistan Army used automatics and small-calibre weapons in Pallanwalla area of Akhnoor sector. “The firing was […]
London, July 22 (IANS/RAY) He was a teenager when Greg Chappell, then the India coach, wanted to summon him as a replacement towards the tail end of India’s 2006-07 tour of South Africa. This did not happen. But the promise the tall and lanky Ishant Sharma displayed when he famously rendered such a torrid time […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird today announced condolence books would be placed at public locations across NSW so residents can pay tribute to the victims of flight MH17. “This has been an unspeakable tragedy, devastating families and communities in our State and across the nation,” Mr Baird said. “Our grief is compounded when we learn of […]
Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion says Western Australia should build on its world-leading resources technology to take a major role in the global uranium industry. “We have seen competitor nations expand their energy mining sectors and now, with Australia home to one-third of the world’s known reserves, it’s time we embraced a leadership role […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird has offered his deepest condolences to everyone affected by the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 disaster. “I offer my thoughts and prayers to the families and loved ones of those on board the Malaysia Airlines flight,” Mr Baird said “This is a shocking and terrible tragedy which will be felt right across […]
NSW Fair Trading Minister Matthew Mason-Cox today took his warning about scams direct to consumers in Sydney’s Northmead, opening a scam awareness seminar at the Northmead Bowling and Recreation Club. “Scammers target people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels with online, mail, door- to-door and telephone scams,’’ said Mr Mason-Cox. “Information sessions such as […]
· $34 million for major mental health upgrade at Werribee Mercy Hospital · More than 100 construction jobs and 30 additional clinical jobs in Werribe · Largest ever boost to mental health in the Melbourne’s west The Victorian Coalition Government is investing $34 million in the construction of the Werribee Mercy mental health expansion project – […]