Archive for ‘June, 2010’
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Mizo News
Jun 30, 2010
Aizawl: In a schoking incident H.V Lalthawma of Sihphir Damveng allegedly shot his son, Lalruatfela with a shot gun on June 28 night. According to Bawngkawn Police sources, Lalruatfela succumbed to his injuries in Durtlang Presbyterian Hospital early the next morning. The Police also said that the accused Lalthawma in drunken condition was listening to [...]
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World
Jun 30, 2010
It’s Official! The vuvuzela is the world’s N0.1 worst sound producer. Time Magazine has come up with the list of the World’s Top 10 Most Annoying Sounds and to nobody’s surprise the vuvuzela, the plastic trumpet, has topped the list. “Vuvuzelas have been all the buzz at the 2010 World Cup, but not in a [...]
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Nation
Jun 30, 2010
Mumbai: Even after almost a week after she allegedly committed suicide at her home in Mumbai, supermodel Viveka Babajee’s (video below) death case is yet to be cracked by the city crime branch. The Mumbai police are waiting for a chemical analysis and forensic report to ascertain how the 37-year-old Viveka died. The viscera has [...]
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Nation
Jun 30, 2010
Bangalore: The Art of Living (AoL) founder and guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s staff said yesterday that they have been getting extortion SMSes from an unidentified person. The staff claimed that the unknown person had demanded Rs 42 crore from the guru, failing which they theatened to defame the organisation.. Gireem Govind, AoL spokesperson and [...]
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Nation
Jun 30, 2010
A new miniature sisorid catfish has been described from the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram in a recent issue of the journal Zootaxa. Heok Hee Ng and Lalramliana name the new catfish Pseudolaguvia virgulata, after its distinctively striped colour pattern (virgulata=striped in Latin). Besides its distinctive colour pattern, which consists of pale stripes running along [...]
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World
Jun 30, 2010
Latest Updates: Spain 1 : 0 Portugal – Highlights Paraguay 0 (5) : 0 (3) Japan – Highlights Brazil 3 : 0 Chile – Highlights Netherlands 2 : 1 Slovakia – Highlights Upcoming matches - Quarter-finals: Netherlands vs. Brazil – 2 Jul 7:30pm (India Time) Uruguay vs. Ghana – 3 Jul 12:00am (India Time) Argentina vs. Germany [...]
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Politics
Jun 30, 2010
Aizawl: The draft copies of Aizawl Municipal Council Electoral Rolls were put up in the notice board of Enumerators, Assistant Municipal Electoral Registration Officer and Municipal Electoral Registration Officers on June 28 for inspection of the public. Claims and objections will be entertained by the authority from the 1st to 10th July and the same [...]
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Economy
Jun 30, 2010
Aizawl: Mizoram Taxation Minister, Mr. J.H. Rothuama said, the Congress government is in action to introduce tax reform in the near future. Addressing State Level Consultation on Tax Reforms organized by PRISM in Information Department’s Auditorium on June 28, the Minister underlined the need for prompt payment of taxes for bonofide citizens of the country. [...]
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Education
Jun 30, 2010
Aizawl: Mizoram Board of School Education has fixed the date for holding HSLC Special Examination for the candidates who wanted to make the last attempt in the old course. According to public notification issued today, the special examination will be held from September 7 to 17 this year and this will be followed by practical [...]
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Videos
Jun 30, 2010
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E-News&Sports
Jun 30, 2010
Bollywood heartthrob and Raajneeti star Katrina Kaif has clearly indicated that she is still very much with her prince charming Salman Khan. Putting rumors to rest, the actress said, “I wish all these speculations on my personal life would end. Salman’s family is the only family I’ve known in Mumbai. That can’t change. Of course.” [...]
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E-News&Sports
Jun 29, 2010
Believe it or not, this is one octopus the world can’t just brush aside. Paul, the German octopus with a possible psychic powers, who has correctly picked the winner of Germany’s four World Cup matches so far, on Tuesday tipped Germany to beat Argentina in their World Cup quarter-final match on Saturday, reports The Washington [...]
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World
Jun 29, 2010
Moscow: Russia angrily denounced the U.S. arrest of 10 alleged Russian spies as an unjustified throwback to the Cold War, and senior lawmakers said some in the U.S. government may be trying to undercut President Barack Obama’s warming relations with Moscow. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday it was regrettable that the arrests came amid [...]
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E-News&Sports
Jun 29, 2010
‘The Transformers’ star Megan Fox has tied the knot with Brain Austin Green, reports TMZ. The entertainment website reports said that the couple “were married at a small, intimate ceremony at the Four Seasons Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii, TMZ has learned.” The couple tied the knot late last week. We’re told only [...]
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E-News&Sports
Jun 29, 2010
The world is full of possibilities. Weeks ago we showed you the Samba Baby dancing his way on the dining table. Now, Here’s another wonder kid who can beat the drum like any professional heavy rock band drummer. After watching this guy, ehem, kid… you too will ask the same questions: Where did he learn? [...]
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Mizo News
Jun 29, 2010
*MNF satisfied with Peace Accord By L. Sungte Mizoram chief minister Pu Lal Thanhawla has extended his greetings to the people of the state and Mizos all over the world on the occassion of the 24th anniversary of the Mizoram Peace Accord. The Mizoram Accord was signed on June 30, 1986 by the Mizo National [...]
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Mizo News, Politics
Jun 29, 2010
Preamble Government of India have all along been making earnest effort to bring about an end to the disturbed condition in Mizoram and to restore peace and harmony. Toward this end, initiative was taken by the late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi on the acceptance by Shri Laldenga on behalf of the Mizo National Front [...]
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Op/Ed
Jun 29, 2010
DO WE NEED SWIMSUIT ROUND in Mizo beauty contests? By J. Zodinthara* Can you believe that “a very traditionalist and Christianised” Mizoram really had a swimsuit round in a beauty pageant as early 1984? There are divergent views on the issue about the videos uploaded on YouTube by one Deipong. (scroll down to watch the [...]
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World
Jun 29, 2010
Latest Updates: Brazil 3 : 0 Chile – Highlights Netherlands 2 : 1 Slovakia – Highlights Argentina 3 : 1 Mexico – Highlights Germany 4 : 1 England – Highlights Upcoming matches: Paraguay vs. Japan – 29 Jun 7:30pm (India Time) Spain vs. Portugal – 30 Jun 12:00am (India Time) Brazil completed a hat-trick of [...]
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E-News&Sports
Jun 29, 2010
Argentina play-maker Lionel Messi and Brazilian Kaka are playing for their respective countries in the World Cup, yet do you know they are on the same side. Is that possible? We say YES, especially when there’s the power of money involved. Watch the video which is given below and you’ll know why these two footballers [...]
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E-News&Sports
Jun 29, 2010
Hollywood superstar and UN goodwill ambassador might finally tie the knot with long time companion and fellow actor Brad Pitt. Stating to Vanity Fair that she was not opposed to walking down the aisle, the actress said, “I’m not against getting married.. but “it’s just like we already are. Children are clearly a commitment, a [...]