Howrah News Service - Latest news and headlines on Howrah,West Bengal and World

Chavez to abolish controversial law

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:11:39 -0400

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has announced he will rescind a newly introduced law that had kept government supporters and the opposition in confrontation for 13

Indian golf buzzing in Europe, says Chowrasia

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:57:41 -0400

There is a definite buzz about Indian golf in Europe, feels S S P Chowrasia, while referring to the spate of Indian successes on the

Strike halts Kashmir as traders join stir

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:53:38 -0400

Life in the Kashmir valley was thrown completely out of gear on Wednesday with traders joining transporters in their strike against the hike in fuel

Pussycat Dolls want Winehouse to join them

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:51:58 -0400

The Pussycat Dolls want British singer Amy Winehouse to join their group for a performance.According to thesun.co.uk, the Pussycat Dolls were able to get pop

More Muslim women undergo hymenoplasty in Europe

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:49:02 -0400

Increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are undergoing hymenoplasty, a restoration of hymen, the vaginal membrane which breaks on first act of intercourse, a

Kidney kingpin likely to be brought to Mumbai

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:37:31 -0400

Alleged kingpin of the kidney transplant scam Amit Kumar, who was arrested in Nepal after a dramatic escape, is likely to be brought to Mumbai

European audience can now watch King Khan's reality game show

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:35:08 -0400

European audience can now watch Bollywood mega actor Shah Rukh Khan in mini-screen as leading Indian entertainment channel Star Plus will telecast a reality game

Taiwan's top negotiator heads to China for historic talks

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:35:28 -0400

Taiwan's top negotiator with China Wednesday headed to Beijing for historic talks that will pave the way for cross-strait rapprochement after six decades of impasse."We

Taiwan, China to hold historic talks

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:25:41 -0400

Taiwan's top negotiator with China on Wednesday headed to Beijing for historic talks that will pave the way for cross-strait rapprochement after six decades of

Tomato industry in US, Mexico face problem

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:16:04 -0400

Tomato industry across the United States and Mexico is facing a major problem with several retail chains and restaurants yanking it from their menu after

Beckenbauer calls for Lehmann exit after Euro 2008

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:52:32 -0400

Franz Beckenbauer has called for Jens Lehmann to cede his position as Germany goalkeeper after Euro 2008 in order to give younger players a chance.According

Rana takes lead in LG Amateur golf

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:40:28 -0400

Vikram Rana took the solitary lead with a first round score of 2-under par 70 at the LG Southern India Amateur golf tournament at the

Nepal's last king bids adieu to aides

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:38:34 -0400

Before making his final exit from the royal palace and beginning life as a commoner in an inferior summer palace in the suburbs, Nepal's last

Ranganathan shocks second seed in women's tennis tourney

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:34:12 -0400

Madura Ranganathan emerged giant killer in the $10,000 NTA women's tennis tournament in Gurgaon on Tuesday, upsetting second-seed Thai Nungnadda Wannasuk in the first round.Ranganathan,

Global food aid deliveries decline to their lowest levels

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:25:22 -0400

Global food aid deliveries have sunk to their lowest levels in nearly five decades with deliveries of wheat and maize facing the sharpest drops with

Orissa district leads in NREGS implementation

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:20:02 -0400

With Ganjam district of Orissa ranking second in the country in implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), officials and local representatives from

Obama, McCain trade charges on economy

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:15:13 -0400

A war of words has started between rival US presidential candidates with Barack Obama and John McCain trading charges on the economy which is emerging

HRW warns of Guantanamo mental health fallout

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:18:15 -0400

A significant portion of the 270 detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba are held in unnecessarily harsh conditions that could result in long-term psychological damage, Human

Seven die as LTTE attacks Sri Lanka Navy

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:02:57 -0400

At least seven combatants were killed Wednesday as the Tamil Tigers launched a pre-dawn sea-borne attack on a Sri Lankan naval detachment in the north-western

CBI takes Talwar's compounder to Bangalore for narco test

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:58:12 -0400

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday took Krishna, the compounder at the Noida clinic of dentist Rajesh Talwar, to Bangalore for a narco

CBI takes Talwar's compounder to Bangalore for narco test

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:58:12 -0400

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday took Krishna, the compounder at the Noida clinic of dentist Rajesh Talwar, to Bangalore for a narco

Prince Charles pays off royal debt after 350 years

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:52:27 -0400

Heir to the throne Prince Charles Tuesday paid off a family debt incurred more than 350 years ago - but was spared the accumulated interest

Top Islamic leader rejects Somalia peace deal

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:29:17 -0400

A leader of Somalia's ousted Islamic movement rejected a UN-brokered peace deal between the government and an opposition alliance, saying that Islamic insurgents will fight

US has vital stake in India's rise to global power: Rice

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:45:19 -0400

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice considers India's rise to global power and prosperity as "vital" as Washington seeks to get right its relationships with

Greece, Sweden tied at 0-0 at half time

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:32:36 -0400

Greece and Sweden were even 0-0 at halftime in the European Championship on Tuesday.Sweden forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic had the best chance in the Group D

Sudan: Plane with 200 on board bursts into flames

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:47:11 -0400

A plane carrying about 200 passengers veered off a runway late on Tuesday amid thunderstorms and burst into flames. The number of casualties was not

Farmer killed in police firing in Karnataka

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:18:51 -0400

One man was killed and three were injured when police fired on a group of farmers agitating against fertiliser shortage in Haveri district of Karnataka

Pak govt: Truce with Taliban very much intact

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:20:48 -0400

The Pakistan government on Tuesday did a flip-flop on the issue of scrapping a controversial peace agreement with Taliban militants in the country's northwest, saying

Too soon to say who will win Euro 2008: Loew

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:46:00 -0400

Germany coach Joachim Loew insisted on Tuesday that it is too early to say who will win Euro 2008 despite strong opening performances from the

Scolari hints at Chelsea job

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:52:04 -0400

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said on Tuesday he would have no problems swapping Lisbon for London if Premier League side Chelsea secures his services

Obama, McCain seek to capitalise on economic blues

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:31:05 -0400

White House contenders Barack Obama and John McCain are rolling up their sleeves for a gruelling, five-month slog to the election as they trade fire

India renews call for time-bound nuclear disarmament

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:48:16 -0400

India on Tuesday renewed its call for “a plan and a timetable” to eliminate all nuclear weapons from the world as a two-day international conference

Villa strikes twice as Spain lead Russia 2-0 at half time

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:21:28 -0400

In a see-saw match that has been packed with fast-paced action from end to end, Spain are leading the Russians 2-0 at half time in

INC, ANC sign MoU to boost ties

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:24:55 -0400

Indian National Congress (INC) and African National Congress (ANC) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost ties between the world's two oldest

US State Dept: Security deal with Iraq likely by end of July

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:16:47 -0400

The US State Department's top Iraq adviser said on Tuesday that he believes an agreement to establish a long-term security relationship between Iraq and the

Govt asks TV channels to take vulgar ads off air

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:28:52 -0400

Outraged by the continuing telecast by some TV channels of the banned Lux-Cozy advertisement, the government on Tuesday prohibited the "transmission or re-transmission" of the

Kenyan lawmakers killed in plane crash

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:31:33 -0400

A spokesperson for the prime minister has said the Kenyan cabinet minister and assistant minister died, when their small plane went down in southwestern Kenya

Nepal's last King to exit palace on Wednesday

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:59:49 -0400

Nepal's last King will vacate the Narayanhiti Palace on Wednesday, the home for the country's royalty for 240 years and move to a forest bungalow

Spiritual guru Ravi Shankar to mediate in Gujjar case

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:04:54 -0400

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrived here today to mediate between the Rajasthan government and Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla to defuse the 17-day

Public support for Brown plunges to new low: Survey

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:05:30 -0400

Gordon Brown suffered a fresh blow on Tuesday as public support for the British Prime Minister and his ruling party plunged to new depths in

Donadoni under fire over Italian defeat

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:05:48 -0400

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni has fended off a barrage of criticism in a heated news conference, a day after the World Cup champions were routed

'Marry or be fired' warns Iranian firm

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:17:03 -0400

A major Iranian state-owned company has told its single employees to get married by September or face losing their jobs, the press reported on Tuesday."One

Clarify whether 'apprehensions' on nukes base on facts: BJP

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:30:45 -0400

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh clarify whether his "apprehensions" of nuclear weapons falling into the hands of terrorist

Zimbabwe now effectively run by junta: Tsvangirai

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:31:41 -0400

Zimbabwe now is effectively being run by a military junta in the approach to a June 27 run-off presidential election, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said

Buddhadeb rejects separate Gorkhaland demand

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:55:26 -0400

Maintaining that Darjeeling was an integral part of West Bengal, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Tuesday rejected the demand for carving the hill district out

Details of lurid Bill Clinton excapades on sale

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:04:08 -0400

The women, who gained notoriety in the early 1990s after claiming to have had sexual encounters with Clinton when he was governor of Arkansas, have

Gloom over loss to Germany costs Poland $23 million

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:23:32 -0400

National gloom over Poland's 2-0 thrashing by Germany in their Euro 2008 debut cost the Polish economy some 50 million zlotys ($23 million), experts estimated

Noida murder case: Talwar's compounder emerges as prime suspect

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:25:06 -0400

The Central Bureau of Investigation, claiming to be close to solving the twin murder of teenager Aarushi and her family help Hemraj, on Tuesday conducted

Scores protest in S Africa against rising crime rate

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:34:01 -0400

Thousands of people cutting across racial groups in South Africa on Tuesday made a "million man" march to protest against violent crime in Pretoria.The participants,

Mayawati warns party MLAs, MPs against taking law into hands

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:35:35 -0400

After sacking Fisheries Minister Jamuna Nishad in connection with Maharajganj police station violence, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday warned her party MLAs, MPs