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Emotional support for Jayalalithaa in Bangalore 28 Sep 2014 - 11:16 pm

Bangalore: About 500 men and women from Tamil Nadu crossed into Karnataka yesterday to extend emotional support to jailed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister...

People treat me as untouchable: Bihar CM 28 Sep 2014 - 11:16 pm

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi yesterday revealed that he is still treated as an “untouchable” by some “powerful people” as he...

Delhi Metro second best in customer satisfaction 28 Sep 2014 - 11:15 pm

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro has been ranked second best among 18 international Metro systems in terms of customer satisfaction, an official statement...

AIADMK cadres seething with anger against DMK 28 Sep 2014 - 11:15 pm

Chennai: AIADMK cadres were yesterday seething with anger against the DMK, as they are convinced it is the latter that is responsible for...

FM attends meetings in New York 28 Sep 2014 - 03:49 am

The Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah led the Qatari delegation to the Gulf Cooperation Council ministerial troika meetings...

Dutch green ideas wow students 28 Sep 2014 - 03:47 am

The Dutch ambassador to Qatar, Yvette Burghgraef-van Eechoud (centre, holding flowers), with students of ISLQ. DOHA: The Dutch ambassador to Qatar, Yvette Burghgraef-van...

Arab leaders urged to tackle aviation issues 28 Sep 2014 - 03:47 am

Civil aviation experts, officials from Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and other delegates at the fourth Arab Aviation and Media Summit, held in RAK,...

‘Qatar can benefit from novel farming method’ 28 Sep 2014 - 03:45 am

BY SACHIN KUMAR DOHA: Innovative farming that blends organic agriculture and the power of positive thoughts can help farmers in Qatar increase crop...

Experts gather to prepare for UN meet on crime prevention 28 Sep 2014 - 03:44 am

Dr Abdullah Youssuf Al Maal (centre), Legal Advisor at the Ministry of Interior, and Dimitri Vlassis (second right), head of the Corruption and...

Latest designs showcased at Fashion Weekend 28 Sep 2014 - 03:42 am

Caption DOHA: Apparel Group, an international fashion and retail conglomerate, held a ‘Fashion Weekend’ at Ezdan Mall over the last two days. The...

GCC columnists wary of Yemen repercussions 28 Sep 2014 - 03:24 am

DOHA: Shia rebels in Yemen who overran much of the capital have signed a security agreement that stipulates disarmament and withdrawal from areas...

Yemen faces triple trouble 28 Sep 2014 - 03:08 am

As the world remains focused on the ongoing war between the Western-led alliance and the Islamic State, sectarian groups in Yemen are making...

US air strikes fail to deter IS advances 28 Sep 2014 - 02:59 am

Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 fighter jets prepare to take off yesterday at the Akrotiri British RAF airbase near the Cypriot port city...

Al Khaliji upgrades Internet banking 28 Sep 2014 - 02:57 am

DOHA: Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) has announced the enhancement of its Internet banking services. In a press statement yesterday, al khaliji...

24pc deaths due to CVD 28 Sep 2014 - 02:57 am

DOHA: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for 24 percent of deaths in Qatar, according to the World Health Organisation, and an expert at Sidra...

Unlicensed beauticians cash in on rush at salons before Eid 28 Sep 2014 - 02:56 am

DOHA: Unlicensed beauticians offering their services at home are said to be cashing in on the huge rush at beauty salons ahead of...

Qatari doctor named vice chair of Oral Health Group 28 Sep 2014 - 02:56 am

Doha: Dr Mohammed Sultan Al Darwish, Prosthodontist and Dental Implantologist at Al Wakra Hospital, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Oral Health...

Rains forecast 28 Sep 2014 - 02:56 am

DOHA: Some areas in the northern part of the country received light rains yesterday. The Meteorology Department has forecast more rains today. There...