Washington, May 2 In what could provide a new window into how the first galaxies were formed, astronomers have discovered a first-ever ‘fossil’ galaxy left over from the early universe. The faintest known galaxy has been named Segue 1. “Segue 1 is the least chemically evolved galaxy known. After the initial few supernova explosions, it […]
282 of the state’s best and brightest young minds were honoured today at the 20th annual Premier’s VCE Awards. Representing Premier Denis Napthine, Minister for Education Martin Dixon joined The Hon Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria to congratulate the students and their teachers and families. “Today is an important opportunity to celebrate the […]
Nairobi, April 25 (IANS) In a bid to monitor and stop the poaching of elephants and rhinos in all its 52 national parks and reserves, Kenya’s wildlife authorities have decided to deploy drones, the Guardian reported Friday. The government move follows a successful pilot project in major protected wildlife area, that saw drones reduce poaching […]
Vienna, April 23 (IANS/WAM) The basket of 12 crude oils of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stood at $105.19 a barrel Tuesday, against $105.34 Monday, according to the OPEC Secretariat. The new OPEC reference basket comprises Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Oriente (Ecuador), Iran Heavy (Iran), Basra Light (Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es […]
Helsinki, April 21 (IANS) Eight people were killed in Finland’s Satakunta region when a small plane carrying 10 skydivers crashed Sunday. There were 11 people on board — 10 passengers and a pilot — when the accident happened around 3.30 p.m. (1230 GMT) near the Jamijarvi Airport, a popular gliding centre shared by parachuting clubs, […]
Sanaa, April 20 (IANS) At least 30 Al Qaeda militants were killed and many others injured Sunday when a US drone carried out an attack against a terrorist training centre in Yemen, an official said. The US drone Sunday struck a training camp and convoy, composed of four vehicles carrying armed terrorists, in Abyan province, […]
Silverstone, April 20 (IANS) Indian racing driver Karun Chandhok reeled off four fastest laps in a row, but a puncture cost his team Murphy Prototypes a definite podium finish in the opening round of the European Le Mans (ELMS) race here. The team recovered from 28th position to finish eighth as Murphy Prototypes set the […]
Imphal, April 18 (IANS) Around 74 percent of the 874,000 voters cast their ballot Thursday for the second Lok Sabha seat in Manipur, officials said. An Election Commission official said polling took place peacefully for the Inner Manipur seat, and no untoward incident was reported. “Balloting was completely peaceful,” he added. State Chief Electoral Officer […]
Patna, April 10 (IANS) Two troopers were killed Thursday in a landmine blast in Bihar where enthusiastic voters ignored a boycott call by Maoists and queued up outside polling booths in six parliamentary constituencies. The two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed in the landmine blast in Munger district when they were on way […]
Siliguri, April 9 (IANS) Four people drowned when the car they were travelling in fell into the Teesta river in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district Wednesday. The four, two of them women, drowned when the driver – who was among the dead – lost control of the vehicle at Sevok Kalibari in the Kurseong sub-division, 22 km […]