Rae Bareli, April 2 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi neither has a car of her own nor does she have enough cash. And she has to repay a loan of Rs.9 lakh too. This and more has been revealed in her affidavit filed before the returning officer of Rae Bareli where she filed her papers Wednesday […]
Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Kerala has bagged the “Best Green Destination” prize at India’s Best Awards for 2013, officials said Wednesday. Kerala also picked up the “Best Indian State” prize at the awards presented by the Travel + Leisure South Asia magazine for the world’s top tourism and travel destinations and services. The awards were presented by […]
Kabul, April 2 At least six policemen were killed Wednesday in a suicide bomb attack at the country’s interior ministry office, the ministry confirmed in a statement. “One suicide bomber wearing military uniform tried to enter alongside visitors to the ministry of interior building at around 2.30 p.m. (local time),” Xinhua quoted the ministry as […]
In a promising sign that Victoria remains an attractive destination for international students, the number of international student course commencements increased 10.2 per cent by the end of last year, above the national figure of 9.3 per cent. Additionally, data from the Commonwealth Government’s Australian Education International (AEI) shows that Victoria attracted over 143,000 international […]
Isha shahni NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell will join Prime Minister Tony Abbott next week on Australia’s biggest ever trade mission to China. Mr O’Farrell will join the Prime Minister, other State Premiers, Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb and business leaders for ‘Australia Week in China’ from 8-11 April. The four day visit will include Guangzhou, […]
The search is on for Western Australia’s most talented innovators and entrepreneurs as part of the 2014 Innovator of the Year program. Commerce Minister Michael Mischin said a total of $150,000 was on offer to the State’s brightest minds to put forward their inventions and ideas. “Now in its eighth year, the awards have showcased […]
Housing approvals in NSW remain strong with 4442 homes approved in February – great news for the NSW economy and homebuyers. “Housing approvals in NSW have continued their upward trend with the last 12 months the best since July 2004,” NSW Planning and Infrastructure Minister Brad Hazzard said. “The 12 months to February 2014 saw […]
A group of respected community members will form a Youth Justice Board (YJB) to strengthen the State Government’s commitment to steer young people away from crime. Chaired by Corrective Services Commissioner James McMahon, the nine-member board has expertise in a range of areas including Aboriginal mental health, Aboriginal affairs, drug research, child health and business. […]
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Tourists will be significant beneficiaries from the Victorian Government’s initiative to make tram travel in the CBD and Docklands free from January next year. The Minister for Tourism Louise Asher said the move will make travel around Melbourne much easier for domestic and international visitors. “This is an exciting and positive initiative that builds on […]