Day: January 21, 2019

Democratic U.S. Senator Kamala Harris jumps into 2020 White House race

WASHINGTON – First-term Democratic Senator Kamala Harris of California, a rising party star and outspoken critic of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, launched her 2020 campaign for the White House on Monday by touting her background as a prosecutor.FILE PHOTO: California Senator Kamala Harris speaks at a Polk […]

Theresa May tries solve Irish border riddle, refuses to rule out no-deal Brexit

LONDON – British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday that she would try to break the deadlock over her Brexit deal by seeking further concessions from the European Union on a backup plan to avoid a hard border in Ireland.Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May leaves Downing Street […]

Two vans seized and abandoned in Northern Ireland, days after car bomb

LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland – Northern Ireland police cordoned off two areas in Londonderry on Monday to examine two separate hijacked vehicles for potential security threats, two days after a car bomb exploded in the city.Army bomb disposal robots are seen next to a suspected vehicle as a controlled […]

Exclusive: Modi considers cheap loans, other help for small Indian businesses – sources

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering offering cheap loans and free accidental insurance coverage to millions of small businesses, two government sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, as he tries to placate a key voter bloc ahead of a general election due by […]

Jammu Gondola mishap, Governor expresses grief over loss of lives

open view news desk JAMMU, JANUARY 20: Governor, Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in Jammu Gandola trial run mishap at Mahamaya this evening in which two labourers lost their lives and described the incident as tragic and unfortunate. The Governor has […]

Divisional Commissioner Jammu calls on Governor

open view news desk JAMMU, JANUARY 21: Sh. Sanjeev Verma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, called on Governor Satya Pal Malik, at the Raj Bhavan here today. Sh. Verma briefed Governor about the arrangements made for the Republic Day Celebrations and various other matters of administrative importance.

All India Jat Maha Sabha delegation meets Governor

open view news desk JAMMU, JANUARY 21: A delegation of All India Jat Maha Sabha led by its President Choudhary Man Mohan Singh, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation requested Governor for releasing the remaining amount of one time settlement package […]

Deputy Mayor JMC meets Governor

open view news desk JAMMU, JANUARY 21: Ms. Poornima Sharma, Deputy Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation, called on Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. Ms. Sharma thanked Governor for conducting long pending elections to the Urban Local Bodies and informed him about the steps initiated […]

2-for-1: Total lunar eclipse comes with supermoon bonus

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The only total lunar eclipse this year and next came with a supermoon bonus. On Sunday night, the moon, Earth and sun lined up to create the eclipse, which was visible throughout North and South America, where skies were clear. There won’t be another […]

31 Rohingya in limbo on Bangladesh-India border

Dhaka, Jan 21: Thirty-one Rohingya Muslims including 17 children remained stranded on the India-Bangladesh border after three days, Dhaka officials said Monday, as both sides refuse to accept them. As many as 1,300 Rohingya Muslims have crossed into Bangladesh from India in recent weeks as fears of deportation to […]

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