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In India,
price rise is causing
major concern in country,
blame game is emerging
among politicians
In India, price rise is causing a major concern in the country,
reportedly blaim game among politicians is emerging, news reports
said.
According to news reports, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said
the sense of comfort over country's food security is somewhat
missplaced, and controlling prices remain challenges needing focussed
attention on farm productivity, saying it was for the bureacracy
to ensure that the numberous welfare programmes of the Federal
and state governments are implemented in the spirit in which they
have been conceived, without roadblocks and leakage through decentralised
governace, expressing concern over poor infrastructure in the
country he said that states that have lagged behind must go that
extra mile to remove the bottleneck, news reports said.
India is one, and it is always believed to be a great nation,
the country is marching on to achieve glorious past, and so far
recognised as the largest democracy on earth. There are now 22
states created within the great nation to run largest democracy
smoothly, but linguistic attitudes among politicians seem to be
dividing oneness of the great nation India.
The connectivity with fairness and oneness within the nation is
vital, and economic, social, political and education reforms are
needed according to country's modern need in this fast changing
world, but should not be ignored oneness of this great nation,
said observers.
-The AENNS (01/02/2010)
In India,
country remembers
Father of Nation
Mahatma Gandhi
on his 62nd death
anniversary
Mahatma Gandhi
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The entire country remembers Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi on
his 62nd death anniversary, reportedly the entire nation paid
homage to Father of Nattpon Mahatma Gandhi on his 62nd death anniversary
on Saturday.
According to news reports, several functions are being organised
throughout the country to mark the occasion and pay rich tributes
to Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
Reportedly Sarva Dharma prarthana sabha was also organised at
Bapu's Samadhi, news reports said.
-The AENNS (30/01/2010)
In Britain,
former PM Blair defends
at Iraq inquary in London,
his decision to go to war
against Saddam Hussein
In Britain, at Iraq inquary held in London this week, formar Prime
Minister Tony Blair on Friday defended his decision to take the
UK to war against Saddam Hussein in 2003 because he believed "beyond
doubt" that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction.
At the Chilcot inquary on Friday, former prime Minister Blair
insisted that on the basis of intelligence available at the time,
he stood by his decision at the time that it was beyond doubt
Iraq was continuing to develop its weapons capability.
The inquary was shown live on TV.
-The AENNS (29/01/2010)
In India,
61st Republic Day
celebrations held
successfully on Tuesday
In India, country has celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday,
with vibrant cultural heritage, its impressive achievements and
military might were on display.
Reportedly President Pratibha patil unfurled the tricolour and
a customary 21-gun salute, the prowess started parade while 15,000
security personnel kept a tight watch between Vijay Chowk and
Red Fort, through which parade showcasing the the country's diversity
and military prowess passes through.
A heavy security was thrown around the capitalcity Delhi ahead
of Republic Day celebrations.
Reportedly a ground-to-air security apparatus has been put in
place for the ceebrations while over 15,000 security personnel
kept a tight vigil between Vijay Chowk and Red Fort, the 8 km
long route through which the parade showcasing the country's diversity
and military prowess passes through.
According to news reports, helicopters of the Indian Airforce
hovered the areas around Raajpath and all along the route of the
parade.
Reportedly elaborate traffic control arrangements have also been
made for Tuesday. Vehicles were not be allowed to enter the parade
route while Metro Services were curtailed.
patrolling in crowded market areas has been reportedly intensified
and checking and frisking in Metro, Railway stations and bus terminals
tightened.
Security at Delhi Airport was also strengthened in coordination
with CISP. The security measures were reportedly planned in the
backdrop of intelligence input, news reports said.
-The AENNS (27/01/10)
In America,
Haiti earthquake kills thousands,
destroying every building in capital,
international aid pours into Haiti
but not yet reaching to people
In America, reportedly a 7.3-magnitude earthquake which struck
off the coast of Haiti is feared to have caused major loss of
life in around the capital, Port-an-Prince, destroying every building
in the capitaland reportedly international aid pours into Haiti,
but notreaching people who are in need, news reports said.
Reportedly the UN itself lost at least 40 emplyees and head of
its mission in Haiti had been found dead in the rubbles of its
headquarters.
The US has reportedly launched one of the largest relief efforts
in its history and sending a large number of rescue teams.
According to news reports, tremore hit at 1653(2153GMT), and reportedly
US President Barack Obama said in statement that his thoughts
and prayers were with the people of Haiti and America stood ready
to assist them, news reports said.
-The AENNS (21/01/2010)
In South Asia,
Northern India suffers intense
cold weather which claims 400
lives, also thick blanket of fog
affecting train services and flights
In South Asia, northern India suffers with intense cold weather
and reportedly it left more tha 400 people dead as temperature
dropped in Punjab and Haryana on Sunday while a thick blanket
of fog affected national capital city and train services and several
flights have been cancelled, news reports said.
Reportedly poor visibilty due to thick fog led to a train accident
Sunday morning in Uttar Pradesh in which three people were killed
and 14 others were injured, news reports said.
-The AENNS (19/01/2010)
In India,
Bangladesh's PM Hasina receives
Indira Gandhi Peace prize from
President Pratibha Patil
In India, Bangldesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina honoured with
the Indira Gandhi Peace for Prize on Tuesday in Delhi, news reports
said.
After accepting the award from President Patil, Ms Hasina reportedly
said we want to have good friendly relations with all our neighbours.
We must work for a South Asia where peace, harmony and progress
will prevail.Till we achive this, our struggle will continue.
Recalling her association with Indira Gandhi, Ms Hasina referred
to the gruesome association of her father, Banglabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman and 18 other family members and she said we had
nowhere to go at that time. Our government then did not allow
us to return to our homeland. It was Indira Gandhi who gave us
shelter. We took political asylum and stayed in Delhi for six
years and she said Indira Gandhi was truly like our mother, news
reports said.
-The AENNS (12/01/2010)
In Britain,
thousands of people gather to see
spectacular fireworks displays in 2010
at London Eye
In Britain, more than 200,000 people gathered along the banks
of Thames in freezing cold weather to see spectacular fireworks
displays in 2010 at London Eye and to hear Big Ben strike midnight
on New Year Eve.
Fireworks erupted over the London Eye in an eight minute display
spectacularly and Big Ben striked at midnight exactly. The event
was watched by millions on TV.
More than 3,000 police officers were on duty in as part of a huge
operation to deal with crowds this year according to media news.
-The AENNS (01/01/2010)
In Europe,
Pope knocked down by woman
at Christmas Eve Mass in Italy
In Europe, Pope Benedict during Christmas Eve Mass in St Peter's,
a woman believed to be suffering psychological problems jumped
a security barrier and managed to grab Pope Benedict by his vestments
near the neck area and knocked him down as a security guard tried
to overwhelm her but the proceeding with the Mass, Pope looked
shaken and stumbled over some words, said news reports.
According to news reports, the incident involving the Pope reportedly
lasted only a few seconds and was caught on camera by at least
one eyewitness.
Reportedly security officials rushed down the main aisle to detain
the woman, who was later arrested by police, and according to
news reports, the woman was the same person who had tried to jump
a barricade to get close to the Pope at the same service last
year.
The service in the vetican reportedly started two hours early
because officials did not want the Pontiff, 82, to get tired.
The event was watched on TV worldwide.
Pontiff reportedly earlier appeared briefly at nightfall at the
window of his studio to light a candle in sign of peace, news
reports said.
- The AENNS (25/12/09)
In South Asia,
more new troops to be sent
in Afghanistan by UK and US
In South Asia, reportedly more new troops will be sent by the
UK and the US as British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced
on Monday and US President Barack Obama announced on Tuesday.
Reportedly the UK will send 500 more troops and President Obama
said the US will send more new 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, news
reports said.
-The AENNS (02/12/09)
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In US,
India's PM Dr. Singh,
US President Obama
sign six MoUs at their summit
in Washington
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In the US, India's Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and US President
Barack Obama reportedly signed six MoUs at their summit which
took place at White House in Washington on Tuesday, news reports
said.
The pacts were signed during the four-day official visit of India's
Prime Minister Dr. Singh, the first foreign leader to be hosted
as the State Guest under the 10-month-old Obama Administration.
Reportedly India and the US signed a MoU on counter-terrorism
and five other pacts as they ventured to chart their ties as one
of defining relations in the 21st Century in which India will
have a leadership role in the region and the world.
Besides the Memorandum of Understanding on Advancing Global Security
and Countering Terrorism, two sides reportedly signed pacts covering
education and development, health cooperation, economic trade
and agriculture, and green partnerships.
The two leaders reportedly looked forward to the April 2010 Nuclear
Security Summit and agreed to consult each other regularly.
They reportedly affirmed their commitment to work together to
prevent the spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction-and missile-related
technology and to realise their shared vision of a world free
nuclear weapons, with an aim of enhencing US-India cooperation
on education and development, the two sides launched the Singh-Obama
21st century Knowledge Initiative which will provide USD 10 million
in combined funding to increase university linkages and support
junior foculty development between US and Indian universities.
The two sides also launched Green Partnership to strengthen US-India
cooperation on clean energy, climate change, and food security,
reflecting their commitment to taking vigorous action to fight
climate change, news reports said.
-The AENNS (25/11/09)
In Europe,
Leaders of EU choose
Belgian PM to be EU President
In Europe, EU leaders on Thursday have chosen the Belgian Prime
Minister, Herman Van Rompuy, to be the first EU President, news
reports said.
Reportedly Van Rompuy, 62, had crucial French and German support.
He has a reputation as a coalition builder, having taken charge
of the linguistically divided Belgian government and steered it
out of a crisis.
The other top job created by the Lisbon Treaty - foreign affairs
supremo - has given to the EU Trade Commissioner, Baroness Catherine
Ashton, 53, from the UK.
Reportedly she is the first woman British commissioner, the first
woman trade commissioner and proudly to be the first woman High
Representative.
According to news reports, both had unanimous backing from the
27 EU leaders at the summit in Brussels, news reports said.
-The AENNS (20/11/09)
In Britain,
Conservatives are to call
for massive reform of
country's media industry
In Britain, the Conservatives are to call for massive reform of
the country's media indusry to boost local news and help struggling
commercial bradcasters, whereas the Labour government says its
newly launched Digital Economy Bill contains plans to sustain
country's creative industries, news reports said.
Reportedly Shadow Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt will give a speech
later criticising outdated rules which stop firms owning differnt
media in one area. According to news reports, Mr.Hunt calls the
Bill a colossal disappointment with no new solutions.
A spokesman for the Department for Culture and Sports reportedly
said the government would soon be piloting three regional news
partnerships designed to help local providers cut costs.
But Mr. Hunt reportedly accused the government of applying old
economy solutions to new economy problems, saying its proposed
plan to top-slice the BBC's license fee to fund commercial regional
news would simply set in stone the current failed model and encourage
broadcasters to compete for subsidy rather than to innovate, news
reports said.
-The AENNS (19/11/09)
In Britain,
on World Wars Rememberance Day,
National Council of British Indians
pays tribute in House of Commons
to thousands of Indian soldiers killed
and injured in two world wars
Report by Vallabh Kaviraj
In the picture:
speakers are addressing the audience
in the Committee Room of the House of Commons
on Wednesday 11th November, in the evening.
Picture taken by Vallabh Kaviraj
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In Britain, on the two world wars Rememberance Day, the National
Council of British Indians first time organised two world wars
remeberance day meeting on Wednesday 11th November, in a Committee
Room of the House of Commons, to pay tribute to thousands of Indian
soldiers killed and injured in two world wars.
The Council Committee Chairman, Daljit Sehbai, in his opening
remarks said that Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims and Christians fought
together to make the Indian Army a formidable force. With more
than 2.5 million volunteers, it was the second largest force fighting
Hitler and Axis powers. Thousands of men lost their lives and
many were severely injured, and he said these brave Indians should
not remain as the forgotten heroes.
Baroness Shreela Flather who worked hard in efforts to get the
Memorial Gates built near Buckingham Place, spoke about the difficulties
she faced and eventually succeeded.
Mihir Bose, distinguished journalist and broadcaster spoke of
political implications and the aftermath of world war second.
Dr. Ashok Kumar, MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group
on India, praised the efforts of the National Council of British
Indians in making everyone aware of the sacrifices of Indian soldiers
in the two world wars and hoped that it will become an annual
event.
Minister of State in the Department of International Department,
Gareth Thomas, representing Prime Minister Gordon Brown, praised
the role played by the Indian Army now as part of the UN peacekeeping
force in many troubled spots in the world. These and other factors,
he said, made a justifiable case for India becoming a permanent
member of the Security Council.
Dominic Grieve, MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, representing
Leader of the Opposition, David Cameron, spoke of the deep gratitude
Britain owes to the Indian Army for its help in defeating Hitler
and his forces during the second world war.
His Excellency, Ashok Mukherji, Deputy High Commissioner of India,
praised the National Council of British Indians and the help given
to them by the All Party Parliamentary Group on India to organise
this event in the House of Commons. He also read out names of
many Indians who won Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military
honours.
Brig. Anil Mehta, Military Advisor to the Indian High Commissioner,
along with a number of Indian ex-servicemen were there to pay
their tribute.
Other speakers included Shailesh Vora, MP, Shadow Deputy Leader
of the House; Viscount Slim who was with the Indian Army during
the second world war.Lord Karan Bilimoria, President of UK-India
Business Council and some other MPs spoke there.
The Committee Room was packed on that day and a number of invitees
had to stand outside the room.
The AEN was invited and covered the event.
After the end of the event, all were invited toJubilee Room of
the House where they all enjoyed a delicious Indian food.
-The AENNS (14/11/09)
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India's President Pratibha Patil
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India's President Pratibha Patil who is on a four-day offical
visit from 26 to 29 October 2009 to the United Kingdom, welcomed
by the UK Queen at Winsor castle and was invited at India House
on 28th October, where a special function was held to present
Mahatma Gandhi's letters by NRI industrialist Sir Gulam Noon and
NRI businessman Nathuram Puri.
A number of NRI business persons, several NRI Lords including
community leaders and media persons were present at the function.
Addressing the audience, President Patil firstly thanked Sir Gulam
Noon and
Mr. Puri for their generous gesture in making memorablia relating
Mahatma Gandhi available to us, saying Mahatma Gandhi, the Father
of Nation, apart from a great leader, was a deeply humane person
and a strong proponent of peace and non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi
was not just an individual but a spirit, which not only influenced
Indians but also many others around the world. Leaders such as
Martin Luther King and Dr. Nelson Mandela were deeply influenced
by his philosophy. Even the UN has accepted the importance of
his philosophy and has therefore declared his birthday, October
2nd as the International Day of Non-Violence. His philosophy of
Ahinsa and Satyagraha inspired millions across India during the
freedom struggle and India's Independence was won through the
unique path shown by him. His vision of a participatory democracy,
overall development especially of rural areas and building an
equitable society, has been guiding the nation. He has a special
place in our hearts and article associated with him has a special
meaning for every Indian.
We look at the efforts of Sir Gulam Noon and Mr. Puri in procuring
Gandhiji's papers and as well as other items gifting them to India,
this time and earlier occasions, as their tribute to Gandhiji
and symbole of their love and affection for India.
President Patil thanked again Sir Gulam Noon and Mr. Nathuram
Puri for the very commendable gesture they have made, and Gandhiji's
thoughts and ideals have touched their lives as, indeed, it has
of many others across the world, saying Gandhiji's ideology can
be a very powerful instrument for building a peaceful and a tolerant
world.Let us prove ourselves worthy of his legacy by our action,
said President Patil.
-The AENNS (29/10/09)
In US,
UN releases stamp
of Mahatma Gandhi
on his140th birth anniversary
Mahatma Gandhiji
The United Nations has released a stamp of Mahatma Gandhi on the
occasion of his 140th birth anniversary reportedly to mark the
International Day of Non-violence, news reports said.
Reportedly United Nations Postal Administration, the world body's
postal agency, released the one-dollar stamp designed by a world
famous artist Ferdie Pacheco, with the Father of the Nation in
red, blue and gold. Also the envelopes marked with the stamp and
the United Nations' seal were on sale, news reports said.
According to news reports, several UN envoys, present at a function
organised by the Indian Mission to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's
life.
Reportedly all over New York city, small or big events were organised
to mark the birthday of the Father of the Nation, news reports
said.
-The AENNS (04/10/09)
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In Britain,
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at Bhaktivedant Manor
near London release
1000 lanterns into night
sky in bid for world peace
Devotees at Bhaktivedant Manor
during Diwali festival releasing
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In Britain, during the Diwali celebration festival after spectacular
firework display at Bhaktivedanta Manor-Hare Krishna Temple in
Watford near London on Sunday 18, October 2009, festival revelars
including community leaders and prominent invited guests release
1000 lanterns into the night sky in a bid for world peace.
According to the temple's news release, 15,000 people attended
the Diwali celebration festival at Bhaktivedant Manor in Watford
on Sunday.
The central theme of Diwali is the victory of good over evil and
light over darkness according the Indian epic Ramayan. On this
Diwali Day, devotees remember how light will always triumph over
darkness.
On Sunday, 15,000 people who attended the festival enjoyed the
Diwali celebration at Bhaktivedant Manor in Watford, where other
highlights of the festival included colourful dances, plays and
free vegetarian delicious meals for everyone who attended the
event.
The AEN was invited too.
-The AENNS (19/10/09)
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Diwali celebrated
in Westmister
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In Britain Diwali celebrated in Parliament on 14th October, where
hundreds of people gathered to hear prominent MPs who praised
contributions made by Hindu community in this country.
Several MPs from main parties attended the event, even House of
Commons' speaker John Bercow MP with his wife Sally attended the
event for the first time.
The event was organised by Hindu Forum of Britain and hosted by
Rt.Hon. Keith Vaz MP, and it was sponsored by IncredibleIndia
and Training Connect.
-The AENNS (18/10/09)
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Diwali celebration
at Trafalgar Square
in London
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This year, Londoners were invited to celebrate the triumph of
good over evil, hope over despair and light over darkness at Diwali,
the festival of Lights, at Trafalgar Square in London from 2 -
7 pm on Sunday 4 October 2009.
The event including a Bollywood style show was organised by Mayor
Boris Johnson and the Diwali in London Committee.
Greetings from Boris Johnson, Mayor of London said Diwali is a
beautiful festival that can be enjoyed by every community and
I am delighted that Trafalgar Square is playing host to Diwali
on the Square on Sunday 4, October. Diwali is an occasion of great
significance to Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, but with its underlying
themes of peace, renewal and co-operation, it has relevance and
meaning for all Londoners.
Thousands of people gathered that day at the Square and it was
a very joyful day. The AEN-The Asian Express Newspaper was there
to observe the event.
-The AEN (06/10/09)
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