Sri Lanka releases new map with China-backed port city projects
Colombo, May 31 : Sri Lanka today released its new map by incorporating major development projects undertaken in the island country over the past few years, including the Chinese built port city and the strategically-important Hambantota port. The map was released by the Department of Survey General in the presence of the Minister of Lands […]
Towards a healthy, tobacco free, tomorrow!
ALIF organizes awareness workshop on ‘World No Tobacco Day’
Tangmarg: A recent study by World Health Organization (WHO) stated that ‘tobacco kills over 7 million people each year’ and yet the use of tobacco is common among masses as one in each five persons is either a smoker or uses tobacco in one or the other form. Despite the steady reduction in its use […]
Richardson admits ‘criminals’ are ‘swanning around’ cricket
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stated its intent to meet Al Jazeera officials after the channel aired a documentary brought to light ‘spot-fixing’ and ‘pitch-fixing’ in Test matches. Richardson further added that the ICC and their Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) would not find it easy trying to stop these ‘criminal groups’ from going about […]
Various delegations call on Altaf Bukhari; demand early redress of grievances
SRINAGAR, MAY 31: Several delegations call on Minister for Finance, Labour and Employment Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and apprised him about various issues faced by them. A delegation of JK Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association lead by Nayeema Rasool today called on Minister and raised various issues besides demanding increase in honorarium for workers and […]
Not aware of any letter from Ukraine on ‘kickbacks’: Rajnath
Bhopal, May 31 : Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said he was not aware of any letter to his ministry from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NAB) regarding alleged kickbacks in the procurement of spare parts for transport aircraft An-32 by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). He was replying to a question on the media report […]
