Bahrain proposes health care for Indians

Monday, May 1, 2006, 23:14 [IST]

Dubai, Apr 30 (UNI) Bahrain has proposed a five-stage plan to make private health insurance compulsory for all Indian expatriates and foreign residents in the kingdom by 2013 to reduce the strain on government health services.

Health Minister Dr Nada Haffadh said the ministry is working to introduce by 2008 compulsory health insurance for expats at large companies with over 500 employees and gradually expand it to cover those at smaller firms, Gulf Daily News reported.

Foreign residents account for about 39 per cent of the total population and 72 per cent of the total workforce.

The ministry's objective is to implement a National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme for the expatriates through private health insurance.

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Monday, May 1, 2006,23:14 [IST]

Kolkata, May 1 (UNI) Campaigning for the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly polls in Murshidabad, Burdwan and Birbhum districts came to an end at 1700 hours today. The three districts that feature 57 constituencies go to polls on May 3. Fate of 288 candidates, including heavyweights like Animal Husbandary Minister Anisur Rehman, Power Minister Mrinal Banerjee and Commerce and Industries Minister Nirupam Sen of the Left front and Congress nominees Habibur Rehman and.....

Girija Prasad Koirala sworn in as Nepal PM

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:14 [IST]

Kathmandu, Apr 30 (UNI) President of Nepali Congress Girija Prasad Koirala was today sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Mr Koirala was administered the oath of office and secrecy by King Gyanendra a little after 1000 hrs (local time) at the Narayanhity Palace, sources said. Mr Koirala takes over as Prime Minister for the fifth time. More UNI VD PK VP1035.....

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BJP complaints to EC alleging post-poll violence in Bengal

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:14 [IST]

Kolkata, May 1 (UNI) The BJP in West Bengal today charged the ruling Left Front with resorting to '' largescale post-poll violence in several districts'' and lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission for early redressal. Speaking to newspersons here after handing over the party's formal complaint to State Chief Electoral Oficer(CEO) Debashish Sen, BJP state President Tathagata Roy alleged at least five party workers.....

V P Singh urges voters to ensure return of Left Front

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:14 [IST]

Kolkata, May 1 (UNI) Former Prime Minister V P Singh today appealed to people of West Bengal to '' extend their whole-hearted support to the Left Front enabling it to form the government for the seventh successive term''. In an open letter to the people, in the midst of five phase elections to the 294-member state Assembly, Mr Singh said the 29 years of Left Front rule in West Bengal '' symbolises the hopes and aspirations.....

K'taka CM presents Media Academy Awards to 12 Journalists

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:14 [IST]

Bangalore, May 1 (UNI) Mr Sachidananda Murthy, Resident Editor 'The Week', New Delhi, was presented the Karnataka Media Academy Special Award by the Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy here this evening. Mr Kumaraswamy also presented Media Academy Award to 12 Journalists at a glittering function held at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Kumaraswamy called upon the Journalists to be impartial in reporting and verify truth before publishing any story. Awardees included Mr.....