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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

February 26,2010

1.The 10-day festival at Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple commenced on February 26, 2010 with the Elephant race (Aanayottam).
2.Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi has called for 'jihad' against Switzerland. Swiss voters approved a ban on construction of minarets in Switzerland in a referundum held in November 2009.
3.Actor and director Clint Eastwood and singer Bob Dylan were honoured by the US President with art awards.
4.Jose Brasa is the chief coach of Indian hockey team.
5.Petra Diamonds Ltd. sold a 507 carat diamond for $35.3 million on February 26, 2010 creating a record of the highest price ever paid for a rough diamond. Johan Dippenaar is the CEO of Petra Diamonds Ltd.

1 comment:

  1. Hafiz saeed , who is believed to be the mastermind of 26/11, called for jihad against India publicly and pakistan taking no action against him.I think this is another important news....

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