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Tougher punishment for polluters called for in China
Environmental advocates in China state that punishments laid down by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, in many cases related to pollution and unlawful practices, are simply not strict enough. Such laws show determination of the government,...
Vodafone launches new international roaming pack
Indian telecom giant Vodafone has launched a new international roaming pack for its consumers in India who visit countries like USA, UK, UAE, Singapore and Thailand. This pack will be offering more than 90% discount on data and around 64% on...
Air India to begin Dreamliner operations from May 15, 2013
Indian carrier Air India is all set to resume domestic operations of the reinstated Boeing 787 Dreamliner from May 15, 2013, as well as one international operation by May 22, 2013. Reports state that the first flight will be between Delhi and...
Delhi Metro to adopt mechanised cleaning
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will now adopt advanced and high-tech cleaning machines in order to maintain cleanliness at its metro stations. The DMRC issued a press statement on May 12, 2013 introducing a number of new equipments and machines...
Airtel directed to pay Rs.10,000 compensation to subscriber
A consumer forum has directed the Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel to pay a compensation of Rs. 10,000 to one of its customers. The forum has directed the company to pay compensation for providing faulty internet connection. The East District...
Huge demand for male nurses in China
The country of China is facing a huge crisis in the number of male nurses these days. The demand for male nurses is extremely large, as they represent less than one percent of the total nursing population. The Chinese Nursing Association (CNA)...
Diesel price hiked by Re. 1
Price of diesel has been hiked by Re. 1 in the Indian market. State oil firms have hiked the price of diesel from May 11, 2013 and this increase is double from what the Cabinet prescribed, which is a hike of 50 paise per month.
During the month...
Geetika Sharma case: court charges Gopal Kanda with rape and unnatural sex
In the infamous Geetika Sharma case, a court in Delhi framed charges against former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda on May 10, 2013. Kanda is being charged with rape and unnatural sex. On the contrary, the police has given a clean chit to...
Rain in China to affect grain production
Northeastern part of China is facing excessive rain these days, which in turn has delayed the spring plowing by about ten days. Many people have doubts whether the country will be able to reach another increase in the grain harvest this year.
Northeastern...
Diesel prices very likely to be hiked
While petrol vehicle owners are enjoying a reduction of its prices, diesel fuel owners can now expect a hike in prices. One major question remains: when and by how much? The hike can be enforced tonight or even in a couple of days, by 90 paise...