China hails its lunar probe mission as complete success
Beijing – China hailed its Chang’e-3 lunar probe mission “a complete success” Sunday night, after its first moon rover Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, and lander took photos of each other on lunar surface, Xinhua reported. A day after the country finished its first lunar soft landing,... read more »
Nepal to allow private investment in power transmission
Kathmandu – The government of Nepal is ready to invite private sector investment in power transmission line projects, an official said here Sunday. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Nepal’s government owned power monopoly, has been working to prepare an action plan to pave the way... read more »
South Korea leader warns of North’s ‘reckless provocations̵...
Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-Hye warned Monday of possible “reckless provocations” by North Korea after the shock execution of leader Kim Jong-Un’s uncle, calling for the military to step up vigilance. Pyongyang executed Jang Song-Thaek — Kim’s... read more »
Michelle Bachelet wins Chile election in a landslide, plans reforms
Santiago – Michelle Bachelet was elected as Chile’s president again on Sunday in a landslide victory that hands the center-leftist the mandate she sought to push ahead with wide-reaching reforms. Bachelet won with about 62 percent support, the highest proportion of votes any... read more »
Removing corruption from Delhi is BJP’s agenda too: Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi – Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) Chief Ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan responding to Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP) leader Prashant Bhushan’s statement on government... read more »
Rupee rises 28 paise to 2-month high at 61.13 against dollar
The rupee surged to its highest level in nearly four months in intra-day trade and fell back to close with a 28 paise gain at 61.13 against the dollar on Monday, boosted by stocks that... read more »
New underwater hotel lets guests sleep with Nemo
A new underwater hotel room has opened off the coast of Tanzania for intrepid, adventurous and ocean-loving travelers. Set off Pemba Island, also known as ‘the Green Island’ in Arabic,... read more »
Several dead in Iraq bomb blast
A car bomb near a cafe in central Iraq has killed at least eight people in the latest in a series of attacks. Monday’s blast in the town of Buhriz, south of Baquba, also wounded 22... read more »
New legislation for disabled to be finalised soon: Selja
New Delhi – The new draft legislation for people with disability is in the last stage of finalisation, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja said here Monday. “The... read more »
