Bank staff in India threaten strike
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 Members of the All India Bank Employees Association have threatened to go on nation-wide strikes to express their unhappiness with the move to privatise banks, allowing foreign direct investment in the banking sector and outsourcing of services. The exact dates of the strike will be decided at the AIBEA national general council meeting to be held in Chennai on June 13 and 14. Speaking to press persons on Friday, C.H. Venkatachalam, secretary of the association, condemned the attempts to continuously `attack the financial and banking sector.’ This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. The AIBEA was against the government’s intention to privatise public sector banks and the disinvestment of shares up to 49 per cent. In the past decade, a number of private…
1000 homes evacuated in Plymouth, England, after bomb find
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 The discovery of an old World War II bomb in a construction site has caused at least 1000 residents in Plymouth located in South-West England, to be evacuated. “Evacuations are being carried out of properties within 100m [328ft] of the scene. Properties within the 100m-300m [328-984ft] zone are being advised to open windows and draw curtains,” said a spokesman for the police department in Plymouth. Workers on the site discovered the bomb at about 10:30 a.m. local time in Plymouth, England on Brentor Road. Reports say that the bomb is sticking out of the ground by about 6 inches, and weighed an estimated 113 kilograms, or 250 pounds, but could have weighed as much as 500 pounds. “The item was protruding about six inches from the ground and was described as being up to 10-inches in diameter,” said a spokesman for the Devon and Cornwall Police.…
Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with Wikinews in an interview. Schriner previously ran for president in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but failed to gain much traction in the races. He announced his candidacy for the 2012 race immediately following the 2008 election. Schriner refers to himself as the “Average Joe” candidate, and advocates a pro-life and pro-environmentalist platform. He has been the subject of numerous newspaper articles, and has published public policy papers exploring solutions to American issues. Wikinews reporter William Saturn? talks with Schriner and discusses his campaign. Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Wikinews_interviews_Joe_Schriner,_Independent_U.S._presidential_candidate&oldid=4497624”
Potted Plants A Perfect Gift To Your Friends And Family
More On This Topic: Duralirrigation.Com.Au Potted Plants A Perfect Gift To Your Friends And Family by nemie Plants and trees play an important role in our life, not only that it is the source of food and medicine but it can also help brighten up our day. You can agree that trees and plants are nature s best costume. It colors the entire surroundings and brings a feeling of warmth and calmness to all of us. You even spend some money to have your own garden to somehow bring the beauty of nature right into your doorstop. It is pretty fascinating that some people may not be aware of the importance of plants to us. Maybe they are busy or they are not that very concern with the surroundings and all they want is to earn and work. Well, nothing can be more fulfilling than you know how to sit…
British painter Lucian Freud dies aged 88
Saturday, July 23, 2011 Lucian Freud, the painter and grandson of the founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud, died Wednesday at his London home following a short illness. He was 88 years old. Freud, the elder brother of the late comedic writer and broadcaster Clement Freud, was born in Berlin in 1922 and moved with his family to Britain in 1933 to escape the Nazis. He became a British citizen in 1939. He studied at the Central School of Art, then at the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing with Cedric Morris. He also attended Goldsmiths, University of London. After finishing art school, he spent some time in the merchant navy. In 1944, he started exhibiting with a solo showcase at the Alex Reid & Lefevre Gallery. I paint people not because of what they are like, not exactly in spite of what they are like, but how they happen…
Interview with John Sanderson, Regional Council candidate for Wards 3 & 4 in Brampton, Canada
Friday, November 3, 2006 The upcoming 2006 Brampton municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council or the council of the Peel Region. The candidates for this region are John Sanderson, Susan DiMarco (this wards incumbent), Tibor Bankuti, Theo Goary and Sukhwant Thethi. John Sanderson spoke exclusively to Wikinews via questions sent in an email. Mr Sanderson’s answers to some of the questions asked are below. Q: List the three most important issues in your campaign. A: Safer communities through effective enforcement; Reduced traffic congestion through effective planning; and Managed growth through effective plan development. Q: What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election? A: My motivation for pursuing pubic office is to ensure that our city has adequate infrastructure to support its rapid growth. Wards 3 and 4 include…
Miss Georgia relinquishes crown after 12 hours
Monday, June 29, 2009 Kristina Higgins, who won the title of Miss Georgia 2009 Saturday evening at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in downtown Columbus, gave up the crown almost as quickly as she received it. On Sunday morning, Emily Cook, the first runner-up, received word that she would be the new Miss Georgia 2009, and would compete for the title of Miss America next January in Las Vegas, Nevada. Higgins, 24, having previously won the title of Miss Capital City, beat out 34 other pageant hopefuls to take the crown, only to relinquish it privately the next morning. In a rather confusing twist, Higgins had competed twice before in the Miss Georgia pageant, placing second just last year. In a prepared statement via the Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant, Higgins said, “Due to my current job responsibilities as a middle school teacher and the responsibilities and time commitment as…
The Importance Of Packing Properly When Moving House
More On This Topic: Barry Brown And Sons Submitted by: Chris Tomkins Moving house is a huge affair. Whether you’ve got only a few bits and pieces to pack up or need to relocate all the family heirlooms, it’s sure to be a tiring task. Making sure nothing gets broken comes down to ensuring you’ve got things completely protected, and this doesn’t only apply to the more fragile parts. Learn how to keep your precious goods safe from harm by observing proper packing methods. When you get ready to move to a new home or apartment, you can ensure that unexpected troubles will crop up. Avoiding the all too common inclination to just stuff everything into whichever crate or box it will fit into is a good way to be ready for the changes your plan will need to accommodate in order to complete a successful move. When you get…
Category:Music
This is the category for Music. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 8 February 2022: Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar dies at age 92 5 August 2021: DaBaby Levitating remix losing US radio audiences after the rapper’s comments on HIV/AIDS 11 June 2021: Taylor Swift’s Evermore records biggest sales week of the year as it returns to No 1 on album chart 27 May 2021: Olivia Rodrigo’s song good 4 u debuts at No 1 on US Billboard Hot 100 chart 25 May 2021: ‘Rock and roll never dies’: Italy wins Eurovision after 30 years 6 February 2021: Country singer Morgan Wallen’s recording contract cancelled following use of racial slur 8 October 2020: Guitarist Eddie Van Halen dies, aged 65 7 October 2019: Influential rock drummer Ginger Baker dies at age 80 25 September 2019: Singer-songwriter Robert Hunter dies, aged 78 16 May 2019: Actor Doris Day dies at…
Wikipedia founder embroiled in affair and financial allegations
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. The implosion of a relationship between Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and journalist Rachel Marsden has resulted in controversy and international headlines. Associated Press and ABC News have also reported on questionable activity by Wales involving Wikimedia Foundation expenses. The Wikimedia Foundation is a donor-supported non-profit organization which runs Wikipedia. Marsden had contacted Wales two years ago about concerns she had over the article about her on Wikipedia, and Wales determined the article was not compliant with Wikipedia’s standards. The tech blog Valleywag revealed Wales had a personal relationship with Marsden, and posted supposed transcripts of their instant message conversations on its site, www.valleywag.com. Wales and Marsden met in February, and The Times reported that “An apparent transcript of their conversations before that meeting…