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 Hooch attack as toll 25 (The Telegraph) The spurious liquor tragedy claimed 10 more lives in the port area on Monday, taking the toll to 25 and prompting government action against officials and resident action against hooch dens.
Bad liquor kills 17 in India (UPI) KOLKATA, India, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- At least 17 laborers in two slum neighborhoods in Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, India, died from drinking bad liquor, police said.
Rs 2.25/kwh raise in KESC tariff soon (Business Recorder) ISLAMABAD (January 06 2009): The National Electric Power Regulatory (Nepra) is to increase power tariff by Rs 2.00 to Rs 2.25 per unit for the consumers of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) within a couple of days, a top government official hinted on Monday.
Omar Shines as Solanki CC Enter Final (Khaleej Times) SHARJAH - Omar Bakheet’s fine all-round show guided Solanki CC to a close 18-run victory over Al Manal Development in a semifinal match of the AJ Invitation League, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, at Al Dhaid Cricket Village, a press release said.
India to give U.S. Mumbai "evidence" against Pakistan (Reuters via Yahoo! News) The sophistication of the Mumbai attack points to the involvement of "state actors" in Pakistan, India's home minister said on Sunday, ahead of a visit to the United States with a dossier of evidence.
Kolkata liquor case: Toll rises to 23 (The Times of India) The number of people who died in Kolkata after consuming poisonous country-made liquor has risen to 23, a West Bengal minister said Monday.
Jan. 2nd Press Review (TurkishPress.com) GUL: "DESPITE DIFFICULTIES, TURKEY IS MOVING FORWARD" Speaking to Sabah daily yesterday, President Abdullah Gul said that he hoped Turkey would carry out comprehensive constitutional changes this year which meet the expectations of all sectors of Turkish society.
Toll in Kolkata liquor tragedy rises to 23, six arrested (New Kerala) Kolkata, Jan 5: The number of people who died in Kolkata after consuming poisonous country-made liquor has risen to 23, a West Bengal minister said Monday. Six people were arrested and raids conducted on illicit liquor shops in the Khidirpore port area.
LDFG vs. Patani at ang Kamay ng Kasamaan (GMA News) Craving for a sweet treat? Tag along with Jacob to a sugar mill in Tarlac and taste their delicious sugar and peanut concoction. Do you want a unique seafood snack? Go with Love to Cavite and enjoy tahong chips. Meanwhile, the LD Force of the Guardians has to deal with Patani and her frightening evil hand. (Airing on January 10, 2009)
Nigeria: Banky W, Mercy Johnson, Others Shine at TFA Nominees Ball (AllAfrica.com) As has become the annual tradition, The Future Awards 2009, Nominees Ball on Wednesday, December 18, was a gathering of the who's who amongst young Nigerians from every sector.
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