International Labour Organization Applauds India’s Efforts in Providing Social Security to Poor
May 21, 2008
“India is making a determined effort to extend basic social security coverage and a number of important measures have been initiated, especially in the informal economy”. This was stated by the Director General of International Labour Organisation (ILO), Mr. Juan Somavia, in his address to the two-day Asia-Pacific Regional High-Level Meeting on Socially Inclusive Strategies to Extend Social Security which got underway this week. Read more
Roadside Bomb in Pakistan’s Northwest Is 3rd Attack in 3 Days
May 20, 2008
Pakistani police say a roadside bomb has wounded at least 10 people in the northwest, the third attack in the region in as many days. Read more
Nuclear Rivals Pakistan And India Restart Peace Talks
May 20, 2008
Top Indian and Pakistani officials are meeting to review the peace process, in their first meeting since a new civilian government took power in Pakistan. Read more
Ma Ying-jeou Sworn in As President of Taiwan
May 20, 2008
Ma Ying-jeou has been sworn in as the President of Taiwan, and delivered his inauguration speech, entitled “Taiwan’s Renaissance”. Read more
World Bank Says No Aid to Burma
May 20, 2008
The World Bank says it will not provide aid or loans to Burma in the wake of a deadly cyclone. The bank said Tuesday that new loans are impossible because the military government has made no payments on outstanding debts since 1998, and has failed to enact economic and other reforms. Read more
Ceylon Electricity Board has Appealed to Consumers to Use Electricity Economically
May 20, 2008
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has appealed to consumers to use electricity economically and has vowed to take stern action against local government bodies which do not switch-off the street lamps during the day. Read more
