The strongest aftershock since the Sichuan earthquake two weeks ago has hit the Chinese province sending survivors and residents pouring on to the streets in panic.
The shock hit just as soldiers were preparing for an attempt to blow up a dangerous landslide that was threatening to burst, sending a lake formed behind it since the quake flooding down on to refugees beneath. (more…)
REPRESENTATIVES of more than 50 nations met in cyclone-stricken Burma last night to pledge billions of dollars towards the country’s rebuilding as speculation grew that the junta was preparing to release imprisoned pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest.
Burma’s ruling generals want the world to donate nearly $US11billion ($11.5 billion) to rebuild the country and help about 2.4 million survivors in need of aid. (more…)
With the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 examination results being announced today, thousands of students in Orissa who’ve appeared for the exams can access their results through Reliance mobile phones. (more…)
Pune: The students from Maharashtra have done exceedingly well in the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) class 12 exams. The overall percentage of passing in Maharashtra is 93.76. In Pune, in the most of the schools passing percentage is above 90.
CBSE, on Wednesday declared results in Chennai, Ajmer and Panchkula regions. In Pune, while Kendriya Vidyalaya, Army area has 100 per cent result; the passing percentage of Kendriya Vidyalaya, CME, which has only science stream, is 97. Amranta Mogali stood first in Kendriya Vidyalaya, CME securing 91.8 per cent marks. In Kendriya Vidyalaya, NDA, Iswar Vinayak and Radhika Karkhanis stood first scoring 86 per cent in the science stream. The overall result of the school is 85 per cent. (more…)
MAHE has been selected to set up the university to provide affordable and quality education to children of Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO).
The much-awaited NRI/PIO university would soon be set up at Bangalore by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) under the supervision of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA). (more…)
David was diagnosed with hepatitis C
David Marks began playing music with his neighbours, the Wilson brothers, in 1958 when he was 10 years old and helped create the now famous California surf sound of the Beach Boys.
He left the band – for the second time – in 1999 after being diagnosed with hepatitis C.
He finally beat the virus in 2004, but still remains the spokesman for a number of awareness campaigns. (more…)
Orissa Civil Services (OCS)
Orissa Public Service Commission (OPSC)
CUTTACK: PUTTING an end to the uncertainties over conduct of Orissa Civil Services (OCS) Mains examinations on May 27 in view of the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) ruling to defer it by three months, the Orissa High Court on Friday directed for holding the exams on the scheduled date. (more…)
Hyderabad: Bangalore Royal Challengers registered a dramatic victory over Deccan Chargers with 6 balls to spare. Bangalore Royal Challengers took home the win by five wickets. It was B Akhil”s commendable batting towards the end that yeilded 27 runs off 7 balls that made the win look an easy target.
Earlier,Virat Kohli was caught by Ravi Teja on Chaminda Vaas’ ball. After 17.4 overs, Bangalore were 146/5. Rahul Dravid was caught behind by Gilchrist on Sanjay Bangar’s delivery. (more…)
AMRITSAR: UPSC Results bring cheers for two female medicos in holy city when Dr. Kajal Bhagat obtained 293th rank (reserve category) whereas another Dr. Shaifali who cleared UPSC with 395th rank in the General Category. (more…)