5.6 magnitude quake hits Greece
Athens, Nov 17 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted the island of Lefkada in western Greece, Xinhua quoted the Euro Mediterranean Seismic Centre as saying.
Odisha CB sleuths raid residence of Tresty Securities MD
Bhubaneswar, Nov 17: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Crime Branch team has conducted raid at the residence of arrested managing director of Tresty Securities Ltd on Tuesday at Aparttibindha village in Bhadrak.
The officials…
‘Terror act’ downed Russian plane: Moscow
Moscow, Nov 17: Russia's security chief has said a "terror act" brought down the Russian A321 airliner in Egypt last month, killing all 224 people on board, BBC reported on Tuesday.
"Traces of foreign explosives" were found on debris…
Marriott buys Starwood to create Largest Hotel Chain
New York, Nov 17: Marriott International Inc announced an agreement to buy competitor Starwood Hotels and Resorts in a $12.2 billion transaction that will create the world's largest hotel chain.
Starwood stockholders would receive 0.92…
Four People electrocuted in Bihar’s Madhubani District
Patna, Nov 17: At least four people died and six sustained injuries in Bihar's Madhubani district after a high voltage wire fell on them on Tuesday, police said.
The incident took place in Jainagar in Madhubani, when people were busy in…
NIFT-Bhubaneswar to organise International Symposium
Bhubaneswar, Nov 17: National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar is organizing an International Case Symposium in Fashion, Retail & Management on 19th & 20th November, 2015 at Toshali Sands, Puri a first of its kind of…
Cuba to see Record-High Foreign Tourists in 2015
Havana, Nov 17: Cuba is expected to see a record high of foreign visitors this year as three million people have already visited the island nation so far, according to official figures.
By the end of this year, the total number of…
Haryana Paddy arrival nearly 13 Lakh tonnes more than last year
Chandigarh, Nov 17: Paddy arrival in Haryana is up by nearly 13 lakh tonnes compared to last year, the state's food and supplies department said here on Tuesday.
"During the current Kharif season, more than 52.92 lakh tonnes of paddy has…
Karlapat Encounter: Maoists call bandh on Nov 23
Bhubaneswar, Nov 17: Condemning Karlapat encounter, Maoists called bandh in three blocks of Kalahandi district on November 2. They protested against the police encounter that took place on Sunday in which three civilians including a ward…
Ricky Donison to represent India at World Karting Finals
New Delhi, Nov 17: Racing driver Ricky Donison will represent India at the Rotax World Grand Finals to be held in Portugal later this month, where he will face top champions from more than 70 countries. He become eligible to join the race…