G8 condemns North Korea, Iran
Leaders of the eight industrialised nations have condemned North Korea and Iran for their nuclear activities in an unanimous statement released at the end of the G8 summit in Huntsville.
BRIC meeting called off after Brazil leader cancels visit
A meeting of the leaders of BRIC countries was called off here after Brazilian President Lula Da Silva cancelled his trip to Canada for the G20 Summit due to floods in his country.
Anti-whaling boss on Interpol wanted list: Japan
The leader of a US-based anti-whaling organisation is now on an international wanted list for allegedly masterminding the group’s disruption of Japanese whale hunts in the Antarctic Ocean, Japan’s coast guard said today.
The move – done at Japan’s request – signals Tokyo’s escalating anger against the Sea Shepherd group, which it accuses of putting [...]
Snow Valley Resort biggest and luxurious hotels opened in Dalhousie
Snow Valley Resort presents one of the biggest and luxurious hotels in Dalhousie. The hotel is equipped with all the latest facilities and has 48 rooms with great ambience. Located at The Mall Dalhousie, this hotel presents the visitors with a pleasing view and comfort at its best. This new hotel in the prime location [...]
China says no concessions on Tibet’s sovereignt
China has told the envoys of the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama that it would make “no concessions” on Tibet’s sovereignty.
Top Chinese Communist Party officials concluded the ninth round of secret talks with special envoys in Beijing and issued a brief statement.
Rajapaksa sacks 12 senior military officers in SLanka
Sri Lanka today sacked 12 senior military officers for being a “threat to national security” and hatching “political conspiracy” during the just-concluded Presidential Polls.
Sources said President Mahinda Rajapaksa sent the officers on “compulsory retirement” for hatching a “political conspiracy” during the January 26 polls that saw incumbent Rajapaksa trouncing his former Army Chief Gen Sarath [...]