Child mortality rate drops
NEW YORK: The latest United Nations under-five mortality estimates were released today by UNICEF and they show continued progress in reducing the number of children who don’t live to see…
Moon gives UNESCWA command to Rima Khalaf
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Rima Khalaf, a national of Jordan, as Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).…
Quran is for reading; Learn from Mayawati
MY sister-in-law worked at a rural dispensary in Saudi Arabia for over two decades. The nearest airport was a 10 hours’ drive from the dispensary. Once a fortnight, she visited…
Munda sworn-in as Jharkhand CM
RANCHI: (AMN) A three member government led by BJP leader Arjun Munda sworn in here on Saturday at a simple ceremony. The oath of Secrecy was administered by the Governor…
Fairy Queen back on track
The ‘Fairy Queen’, the oldest surviving functional steam engine in the world is once again ready to entice the people. The historical train would be on track between National Capital…
Muslims condemn attacks on Christians’ properties
NEW DELHI: Indian Muslims have strongly condemned the attacks on Christian properties and asked the government to take stern legal action against the culprits. It is reported that a church…
I am Brahmin I know how to respect cow: Governor
BANGALORE: Karnataka Governor HR Bharadwaj on Sunday lambasted the BJP government in the state for launching a campaign against him on the issue of cow slaughter. Talking to media persons…
Pastor calls off Quran burning
Terry Jones, the pastor of a Florida church who had threaten to burn Quran on 9/11 anniversary in New York has called off his plan permanently. In an interview with…
Pastor’s call an act of terrorism: Imam
MAKKAH: The Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday termed US pastor’s threat to burn copies of the Holy Quran as an act of terrorism. He said that…
Ramesh not to stall Brutanga irrigation project
NEW DELHI: Ending speculation Minister for Environment and Forest Jairm Ramesh on Monday categorically ruled out that stage –I clearance granted for diversion of forest land for Brutanga irrigation project…