19 killed in Tunisia museum attack

19 killed in Tunisia museum attack

Tunis , March 18  At least 19 people, including 17 tourists, were killed in an armed attack on a museum here on Wednesday, Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid said. Five “terrorists” carried out the attack on Bardo Museum, and two of them were killed by security forces, Essid said at a press conference, according to […]

Ramachandran appointed vice-chair of an ANOC commission

Ramachandran appointed vice-chair of an ANOC commission

New Delhi, March 18  Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president N. Ramachandran has been appointed vice-chair of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) international relations commission, the IOA announced on Wednesday. In a letter issued by ANOC president Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah on Tuesday, he said that the ANOC took the decision on the appointment […]

Black money bill proposes 10 years jail, 300 percent penalty

Black money bill proposes 10 years jail, 300 percent penalty

New Delhi, March 18  Giving concrete shape to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s budget announcement last month on recovering black money stashed away abroad, the cabinet-approved anti-black money law provides a short window to income tax assessees to declare assets, pay tax and penalty and avoid imprisonment. The Foreign Income and Undisclosed Assets (Imposition of New […]

India-Pakistan visa arrangement ‘bizarre’, says envoy

India-Pakistan visa arrangement ‘bizarre’, says envoy

Kolkata, March 18  Pakistan’s High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Wednesday termed as “bizarre” the visa arrangement between the two neighbours, and said the prevalent travel permit terms were not conducive for promoting trade. “It’s a bizarre arrangement that we have. If there is visa restriction, how can you expect trade to realise its inherent potential?” […]

LABOR GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING TRAINING FOR MULTICULTURAL STUDENTS

LABOR GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING TRAINING FOR MULTICULTURAL   STUDENTS

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting students undertaking training who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds this week. Minister for Training and Skills, Steve Herbert, said that in addition to local students from diverse backgrounds, thousands of international students also add to our culture and society while studying in Victoria. During Cultural Diversity Week, […]

New road safety commissioner for WA

New road safety commissioner for WA

The State Government will appoint a new Commissioner of Road Safety as part of a major shake-up of road safety governance in Western Australia.   Road Safety Minister Liza Harvey said the Government would immediately start to implement recommendations from the Review of Road Safety Governance in Western Australia, or the Browne Review.   Mrs […]

South Africa in the final four

South Africa in the final four

South Africa defeated Sri lanka today after sri lanka puts an easy target on the board and South Africa grabbing an easy win making its place in the final four for the semi finals so here’s the pictures live from the venue. Directly from World cup 2015

MS DHONI CALLS ON INDIANS TO FILL THE MCG FOR ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015 QUARTER FINAL

MS DHONI CALLS ON INDIANS TO FILL THE MCG FOR ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015 QUARTER FINAL

India’s World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni has called on Indian fans to fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground tomorrow for the knockout quarter final clash against Bangladesh.   Good seats are still available for the match from www.cricketworldcup.com   “The crowds in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 have been outstanding and very supportive, and […]