WHO asks hospitals to prepare for disasters When the 2004 tsunami hit Indonesian coastal town Banda Ache, the killer waves flattened the settlement within minutes. But an ancient mosque survived.
Sarabjits hanging has not been postponed, says Pak The execution of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, sentenced to death for his alleged involvement in bomb attacks in Pakistan, has not been postponed further, a presidential spokesman said on Saturday.
5,000 village courts to be established In a bid to bring justice to the steps of villagers, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said 5,000 gram nyayalayas will be set up at panchayat levels for speedy redressal of grievances.
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