More than 100 probationary constables have been welcomed into the ranks of the NSW Police Force at a ceremony at the Police Academy in Goulburn today. Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant this morning joined NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione to welcome 109 men and women who were sworn in as probationary […]
In a milestone for road safety, the State Government has introduced laws making everyone from company directors to packers and receivers responsible for safe transport of goods. Transport Minister Dean Nalder said the ‘Chain of Responsibility’ law, which took effect on April 27, covered the transport by road of goods and freight and would […]
Citing a shortage of physicians in the US, two lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation to speed-up visa approval for Indian and Pakistani doctors slated to work at US hospitals. Called the Grant Residency for Additional Doctors (GRAD) Act of 2015, the legislation introduced by Democrat Grace Meng and Republican Tom Emmer, both members of […]
The devastating earthquake in Nepal may have shaken millions across India, but Uttar Pradesh’s infamous bureaucracy is yet to be jolted into action. And even if it has begun to stir, as some officials claim, it is widely believed that like in the past this will be another knee-jerk reaction that won’t last beyond some […]
Devinder Singh, a farmer, stands proudly at the entrance of a milk collection centre at KaonkeKalan village near this dusty Punjab town as officials of the global food, nutrition and wellness giant Nestle arrive to inspect it. For Devinder Singh, 62, and scores of other farmers in the area near the famous Sikh shrine, NanaksarGurudwara, […]
In the aftermath of the massive 7.9 earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25, there were many, many stories of hardship and misery. But among the survivors there were also those who were comparatively better off. One such is Esmeralda Gaba, whose husband — who works for the Unicef office in Kathmandu — was out […]
Just four years ago, Aslam was found lying in a semi-conscious state on a platform at Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station due to a drug overdose. Today, the 15-year-old dreams of becoming a “choreographer” and has already started attending dance classes to achieve this. The route to this dramatic transformation in his life wasn’t easy […]
LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Lights are fast becoming the preferred lighting choice of many in the planning and design of modern homes – all with good reason. It is a well-known fact that LED lights significantly reduce electricity consumption and cost by approximately 30%. LED lights have a lifespan of over 30,000 to 50,000 hour LED […]
Swami “Rama is infinite, infinite are his virtues and the dimensions of his story are also immeasurable” (Ramcharitamanas ~ Bala-Kanda, Do: 33). Following huge success in Melbourne, the stage production “Rama: Prince of Power” is coming to Sydney in May 2015. This production has been put together by the youth of Chinmaya Mission Australia (Chinmaya […]
Baba Ramdev met some of Melbourne’s business and community leaders on Saturday, 11th April 2015 at Wyndham city councils’ chambers. The function was hosted businessman Intaj Khan along with other business and community leaders. During the function, Baba Ramdev expressed interest in working closely with business leaders to promote and establish future business ventures and […]