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 »
I had a bad experience working with Salman, says Aamir Khan
New Delhi – Karan Johar’s ‘Koffee with Karan’ has recently revealed many surprising facts about stars personal lives. In its ongoing fourth season, Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao, will be seen spilling the beans in the upcoming episode of the show. According to a... read more »
Fardeen Khan blessed with baby girl
Mumbai – Actor Fardeen Khan and his wife Natasha have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, here. The actor’s cousin, jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali shared the news via... read more »
Bangladesh apex court clears way for Islamist’s hanging
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Supreme Court Thursday cleared the way for the execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader and war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah, rejecting the review petition he had... read more »
Sreesanth ties knot with Jaipur royal family girl
Guruvayoor – Controversial former India pace bowler S. Sreesanth early Thursday morning tied the knot with his long standing girlfriend Bhuvaneshwari Kumari at the famed... read more »
Ex-Thai PM Abhisit indicted for murder over rally crackdown
Bangkok – Former Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was indicted for murder Thursday in connection with a deadly military crackdown on mass opposition protests in Bangkok three... read more »
Slowdown, severe drought has hit TN economy: Jayalalithaa
Chennai – Economic slowdown and last year’s drought in the state had affected Tamil Nadu’s economy Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday said but expressed confidence of reversing... read more »
