Nelson Mandela’s funeral to be held Dec 15
Johannesburg – The South African government announced Fri! day that the country’s former president Nelson Mandela’s funeral will be held Dec 15. The decision came after President Jacob Zuma visited Mandela’s family in Johannesburg. Shortly before midnight Thursday, Zuma... read more »
Nepal to deploy security force at customs points
Kathmandu – Amid rising complaints from the private sector about feeble security situation and cases of anomalies at customs points, the Nepal government is set to form the Industrial and Revenue Security Force (IRSF) to maintain order. Though envisioned three years ago and followed by... read more »
Pak’s new army chief Gen Raheel has no presence on Facebook, Twitter
Islamabad – Pakistan’s new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif does not maintain any account on Facebook and Twitter. Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj-Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa clarified that General Sharif does not have any Twitter or Facebook... read more »
India-Myanmar relations rooted in history: Mukherjee
New Delhi – Terming relations between India and Myanmar as being rooted in history, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said it is in the mutual interest of both the countries to strengthen these ties. “Both countries have shared close cultural, religious, business and trade... read more »
