Updated 12:38 am PDT, Saturday, August 24, 2019 FILE- In this Oct. 7, 2016 file photo, India's then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaks during a panel discussion at the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings at IMF headquarters in Washington. Jaitley, India’s former finance minister and a key member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first term in office, has died in a New Delhi hospital. He was 66. less FILE- In this Oct. 7, 2016 file photo, India's then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaks during a panel discussion at the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings at IMF headquarters in Washington. Jaitley, India’s ... more Photo: Jose Luis Magana, AP Photo: Jose Luis Magana, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 FILE- In this Oct. 7, 2016 file photo, India's then … [Read more...] about India’s ex-Finance Minister Arun Jaitley dies at 66
Shoppers left ‘terrified’ as man smashes shop window with bike
News / UK and world by Press Association August 24, 2019, 8:45 am Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Shoppers were left “terrified” when a bare-chested man smashed a supermarket window with a bicycle after a fracas with a security guard. Dramatic video footage shows customers cowering inside the Tesco Metro store in Portobello Road in Notting Hill, west London. A witness said violence erupted at around 9pm on Friday after three drunk men entered the shop and had a scuffle with a security guard. Tesco staff closed the door before one of the men, who was not wearing a top, began to attack the glass. “Everybody was terrified because there were people, especially the ladies, who could not understand if it was just one person,” the witness said. “When they closed the door all the people in the back of the store who were shopping moved to the front. “They couldn’t realise if it was one guy or a gang, so they were … [Read more...] about Shoppers left ‘terrified’ as man smashes shop window with bike
Sumatra Island ravaged by 584 hotspots representing forest fires
Pekanbaru, Riau (ANTARA) - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) Station in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, confirmed the presence of 584 hotspots on Sumatra Island suggestive of forest fires on Saturday morning. Of the total, 272 hotspots were detected in Riau, over twice the 112 hotspots found on Friday afternoon, Nia Fadhila, the Pekanbaru BMKG station's analyst, stated here on Saturday. A total of 128 hotspots were found in Jambi Province, 99 in South Sumatra, 41 in Bangka Belitung, 18 in Lampung, 11 each in West Sumatra and Riau Islands, and four in Bengkulu. Some 102 hotspots covered Pelalawan District in Riau, 90 in Indragiri Hilir, 35 in Bengkalis, 17 in Indragiri Hulu, nine each in Meranti Islands and Siak, seven in Rokan Hilir, two in Kuansing, and one in Kampar. Furthermore, 192 of the total 272 hotspots in Riau were believed to be fire spots, with 76 in Pelalawan, 60 in Indragiri Hulu, and 29 in Bengkalis. Fadhila pointed out that haze had blanketed Pekanbaru, … [Read more...] about Sumatra Island ravaged by 584 hotspots representing forest fires
Four helicopters roped in to battle forest fires in Riau
Pekanbaru, Riau (ANTARA) - The Riau forest fire task force has employed four helicopters to douse the conflagration spreading across the southern part of the province on Sumatra Island. The wildfire-fighting efforts were increased in spite of deterrence on the field, Edwar Sanger, deputy head of the task force, stated here on Saturday. The helicopters prioritized conducting water bombings over the districts of Palalawan, Indragiri Hulu, and Indragiri Hilir, where several forest fires were ongoing and triggered haze that enveloped Pekanbaru City. Water shortage owing to water sources drying up during the current severe dry spell and strong winds were among the several obstacles that hindered optimal firefighting efforts. "Strong winds and forest fires located at a long distance from water sources are among our obstacles on the field," Sanger stated. Data from the Environmental Affairs and Forestry Ministry indicated that over 30 thousand hectares of forest areas were ravaged by … [Read more...] about Four helicopters roped in to battle forest fires in Riau
Dance/Event Pick: Dance Vision Awards
The Dance Vision Awards 2019 hosted by Dancing With The Stars alums Karina Smirnoff and Tony Dovolani will waltz into the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood on Tuesday, August 27 with live music, a sit-down dinner and champagne reception. A variety of performances for the evening will include Ilya Serov, live violinist and guitar duo, Hudson Delilah, and the award presentation by celebrities. Live raffle items include a chance to win a three-night stay at Paradisus Los Cabos in Mexico. The Dance Vision Awards recognizes excellence, achievement and creativity in the national, international ballroom world and dance sport communities. The night to remember will bring the worldwide dance communities for one night to nominate, celebrate and award their stars. There will be a select few pro-am showcase performances on the dance floor. The Platinum Ticket for $300 includes full set dinner, premier wines, red carpet … [Read more...] about Dance/Event Pick: Dance Vision Awards