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London :  If you sleep for seven to eight hours, you are less likely to apply for sick leave at work, finds a fascinating study. The risk of extended absence from work due to sickness rose sharply among those who reported sleeping less…
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SRINAGAR/JAMMU: The toll in the incessant rains and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday rose to 20, even as 45 others were feared dead after a bus carrying them was washed away in Rajouri district. Another report put the number…
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Gaborone :  Seven countries are expected to arrive in Botswana for the African States Tournament (AST) of bowling that is scheduled to start Saturday. Botswana Bowling Association (BBA) chairperson Kitso Robert told a media briefing…
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London : Russia might face more economic sanctions unless it ceases its attempts to destabilise Ukraine, British Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday. In an interview with the BBC, Cameron said the measures taken against Russia,…
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Cardiff :  Western leaders meeting for a NATO summit in Wales Thursday outlined the long-term engagement in Afghanistan after the end of the NATO-led combat mission in the country later this year. Leaders from 28 NATO nations joined by…
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United Nations :  About two thirds of children worldwide are physically abused by their caretakers on a regular basis, said a report published by the UNICEF. The report, "Hidden in plain sight: A statistical analysis of violence against…
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Thiruvananthapuram : Former chief justice of India (CJI) P. Sathasivam was sworn in as the new governor of Kerala Friday morning. The acting chief justice of the Kerala High Court, Ashok Bhushan, administered the oath to Sathasivam at the…
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Bangalore :  Kingfisher Airlines Ltd would pursue legal remedies to challenge the decision of state-run United Bank of India (UBI) to declare it as a wilful defaulter, promoter and chairman Vijay Mallya said Thursday. "We will pursue all…
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JAMMU: Dogra College of Education, celebrated its 20th Annual Day function on Thursday in the college premises with great pomp and show. The proceedings of the programme began with lighting of traditional lamp followed by Saraswati Vandana…
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POONCH : The Poonch Police in coordination with army authorities is actively involved in the rescue operation in the flash flood tragedy. Eleven persons trapped in different places were rescued by the police teams which include 8 persons…
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