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Laser tool maps quake-related devastation in 3D

Washington, Feb 12 A new laser guided tool is helping geologists map in 3D exactly how earthquakes wreck landscapes, down to a few square inches of the devasted zone.

Junior doctors' strike continues in Andhra

Hyderabad, Feb 12 Emergency services in Andhra Pradesh's government-run hospitals remained crippled Sunday as junior doctors demanding hike in stipend continued their strike, causing severe inconvenience to patients. Five more patients died Sunday, but the authorities termed it as "routine" deaths.

No talks on BJP-BSP post-poll tie up :Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Feb 12 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are not into talks on a post-poll alliance in case they fail to get a majority on their own in Uttar Pradesh, says BJP spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman.

Myanmar president wants investment in education

Yangon, Feb 12 Myanmar President U Thein Sein has stressed upon investment in the education sector, saying that it is the best guarantee and most valuable for the country's future, official media reported Sunday.

Fresh snowfall likely in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 12 Rain and snow has been forecast again across the Kashmir Valley Sunday and over the next two days, an official said.

India needs to streamline visa, infrastructure to tap tourism potential: Experts

New Delhi, Feb 12 As tourism becomes a key driver of the Indian economy with its growing foreign exchange earnings and income generating potential, the government has to streamline infrastructure and visa procedures to tap the segment's full potential, experts across the industry say.

Bal Thackeray roars at massive election rally

Thane, Feb 12 Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, who is 86, addressed a massive rally for the Feb 16 civic polls in Mumbai's adjoining Thane city, where he lashed out at Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar.

Moral brigades to keep off this Valentine's Day

New Delhi, Feb 12 This Valentine's Day, couples can snuggle up on park benches and corners unhassled. Moral brigades who crack down on love-struck couples on Valentine's have no intention to play spoilsport on Feb 14, an activist of a right wing group said.

Elderly woman murdered

Agra Feb 12 (IANS) A 72-year-old woman who lived alone was found murdered in Jaipur House area here late Saturday evening, an official said.

Shimla's coffee house will miss Anupam Kher's father

Shimla, Feb 12 A familiar figure strolling along Shimla's Mall, greeting friends and chatting animatedly in the coffee house is being missed with the death of actor Anupam Kher's father Pushkar Nath Kher, 84.