LJP promises to solve unemployment problem

Monday, May 1, 2006, 23:11 [IST]

Pondicherry, Apr 29(UNI) The Pondicherry Unit of the Lok Janshakthi Party(LJP) today promised to resolve unemployment problem in the Union Territory, if voted to power.

Talking to newspersons here Mr Paswan said the party is contesting 16 seats in Assam, nine in West Bengal in alliance with Congress, six in Kerala and 35 in Tamil Nadu.

LJP is contesting four seats in the Union Territory.

In its election manifesto released by Ramachandra Paswan MP today, the party also promised to set up a seperate city for physically handicapped persons here on the lines of the one in Jaipur and Gujarat.

Job opportunity to mill workers, 13 percent reservation for Muslims and Christians, reservation in private industrial units, were among other promises given by the party in its manifesto.

The party would extend support to the Congress, in the event of its victory from any constiteuncy, he added.

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PM Aziz speaks his mind on South Asia, Pakistan, India

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

Islamabad, May 1 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today called for a "sense of openness" among the South Asian countries for sustainable peace and to swap the "trust deficit" with a sense of co-operation leading to the socio-economic development of the region. Addressing delegates from SAARC member states, attending the South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) conference, at a breakfast meeting at the Prime Minister House, he urged the leadership of the region to.....

BJP leader predicts mid-term poll

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

Pondicherry, Apr 29(UNI) BJP leader and former Union Minister S Thirunavukkarasar today predicted a mid-term poll to the Parliament following which the BJP would capture power. Undertaking electioneering in ten constituencies here, Mr Thirunavukkarasar said the days of the Manmohan Singh Government are being counted, since the Left would withdraw support at any time. Exhorting the electorate to exercise their franchise in favour of the BJP candidates in the Union Territory, Mr Thirunavukkarasar reminded them.....

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Australia increases migrant intake

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

Sydney, May 1 (UNI) Austarlian Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone today announced an increase in Canberra's migrant intake by a further 1,000 in the next financial year, following a rise in the demand for spouse visas. The Minister announced that while Australia's 2006-07 intake of skilled migrants would remain at 97,500, the government would increase the intake of migrants for family reasons to 46,000, said Sydney Morning Herald. Spouses, both those of younger Australians returning home.....

Time magazine lists two Indians among 100 'shapers of the world'

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

New York, May 1 (UNI) Two Indians have figured among five South Asians, on the list of Time magazine's 100 most influential people -- described as ''shapers of the world''. The list was published in the magazine's May 8 issue, which is currently available on newsstands. The South Asians are -- Mr Vikram Akula (India), Mr Nandan Nilekani (India), Gen Pervez Musharraf (Pakistan), Ms Mukhtaran Mai (Pakistan) and King Jigme Singye Wangchuk (Bhutan). Mr Akula,.....

Indian injured in the movement against King, dies

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:11 [IST]

Kathmandu, May 1 (UNI) An Indian national, who was injured in the firing by the security forces during the pro-democracy agitation, died in hospital. Mohammad Jahangir, 35, was admitted at Model Hospital after he was injured on April 21 in Tripureshwor. The death toll of those killed during the recent anti-monarchy movement has now reached 19 , after Jahangir sucumbbed to the injuries yesterday. The Seven-party Alliance (SPA), with the support of Maoists and civil society,.....