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Oman court jails two Indians in graft case 13 Jan 2014 - 06:37 am

New delhi/MUSCAT: An Omani government official and two private sector Indian executives were sentenced to jail of up to three years yesterday ny...

High Court asks trial court to frame murder charges in dowry case 13 Jan 2014 - 06:37 am

New Delhi: Coming down heavily on a trial court for not framing murder charges against the husband and in-laws of a woman killed...

Handgun named after Delhi gang-rape victim sparks fury 13 Jan 2014 - 06:36 am

NEW DELHI: A Indian handgun designed for women and named after the victim of a fatal gang-rape in Delhi was condemned by rights...

The NR Eye: AAP success prompts BJP and other parties to woo NRIs 13 Jan 2014 - 06:36 am

by Moiz Mannan The overseas Indian may not be of much practical use to political outfits here as a voter, but has suddenly...

Wars solved no issues between India and Pakistan, says Omar 13 Jan 2014 - 06:35 am

Jammu: Wars between India and Pakistan did not solve any problem in the past nor would any conflict do so in future, said...

Govt may hike subsidised LPG to 12 cylinders 13 Jan 2014 - 06:35 am

new delhi: The government is considering increasing the quota of subsidised cooking gas (LPG) cylinders from nine to 12 per household in a...

One killed, three injured in Kolkata mall accident 13 Jan 2014 - 06:35 am

Kolkata: One person was killed and three others were critically injured yesterday when a ladder on which they were working inside a shopping...

Climate Change 13 Jan 2014 - 06:17 am

SCH to introduce mandatory patient safety course online 13 Jan 2014 - 05:12 am

Dr Jamal Rashid Al Khanji, Director of Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Department, and Dr Salih Al Marri, Assistant Secretary-General for Medical Affairs,...

First phase of New Orbital Highway awarded 13 Jan 2014 - 05:08 am

DOHA: Among the seven projects Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday awarded include the contract for the design and construction of the first phase...

FM attends Friends of Syria meet 13 Jan 2014 - 05:07 am

Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah (right) with US Secretary of State John Kerry (centre) and Arab League Secretary-General...

Cultural quarter in Msheireb Downtown Doha project 13 Jan 2014 - 05:06 am

The new quarter will serve as a venue for art exhibitions and lessons in dance, music and fine arts. DOHA: Msheireb Properties is...

Irish PM, QIB chairman discuss cooperation 13 Jan 2014 - 05:05 am

The Irish Premier Enda Kenny (left) with QIB Chairman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber AI Thani (second left) and other...

Al Khor market sells 50 tonnes of fresh produce 13 Jan 2014 - 05:03 am

One of the stalls at Al Khor market. DOHA: More than 50 tonnes of fresh vegetables and fruits have been sold at a...

40 employees donate blood for patients at HMC hospitals 13 Jan 2014 - 05:02 am

DOHA: To help patients at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) hospitals, employees at the Patient Accounting Section of the Finance Department recently participated in...

Qatari falconers win three trophies in GCC championships 13 Jan 2014 - 05:02 am

Doha: The Qatari Labrtha Team won three trophies during the GCC finals of the Fazza Championships organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage...

Five-year strategy to enrich cultural scene 13 Jan 2014 - 05:02 am

DOHA: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has signed an agreement with Palladium Group, a world-renowned strategy execution consulting company, to implement its five-year...

Ministry offers app in Urdu to file complaints 13 Jan 2014 - 05:01 am

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning became the first institution to offer its smartphone application in Urdu. Providing its services in...