January 2002--December 2001

 

Nigeria: First Execution under Sharia Condemned
Saudi Arabia: Allies Must End Human Rights Silence-
Thousands Stranded in Afghan-Pakistan Boarder,Treat Afghan war prisoners decently: AI
Dubai and Abu Dhabi to jointly hold Terry Fox Run on February 15
EIM launches Preferred Reseller Program for its BusinessOne ServiceGulf Ventures launched for inbound tourists to Dubai.
Sultan bin Fahad Rewards Saudi Soccer Stars at Friends of Disabled Children Festiva-Excitement at tenants Iftar as Sahara Centre nears completion
-Internet Chatting breaks marriage of Indian couple in Saudi Arabia--
19 Saudi Youth sacked for not doing the Cleaning job-
Arab thief steal Police Director's Car
Indian Government to constitute Bharat Shisha Kosh-
Ramesh Chennithala inaugurates NORMA in Dubai

 

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Power Struggle to control Indian Schools in Saudi Arabia:

Riyadh: An intense power struggle has been going on for controlling the management of Indian School in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is the largest Gulf country where about 18 lakh Indians work.

Malayali salesman dies in Road Accident

Malayali worker dies when the Mosque under construction Collapses

Salalah (Oman) - In a tragic accident at Thana Industrial Area in Salalah, Oman, a 25 year old Malayali worker died at 10.30 a.m on December 23, 2001 when the concrete slab of a Muslim Mosque (under construction) fell down during construction..More

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PC Thomas in covert league with business lobby

BPL Limited in trouble as turnover, profit declines by 50 per cent-

-Applications invited for Civil Services Preliminary Examination, 2002--

Special Arrangements for mailing X-Mas, New Year Greetings--

Indian School Parents Unanimous about Fees Reduction

New Delhi: The India Security Press, Nashik has been diverting several lakhs of blank passports printed in the press as wastage. More than 18 lakh passports printed in the security press are mere 'waste'. However it is not known whether these passports find their way into the multimillion fake passport racket. Full Report

Antony, Rajgopal meets Prime Minister

Indian Embassy Muscat, Doha lost several crores on rental payment to private parties..Full Report Years after land allotment, Embassies in Muscat, Doha still operate from Rented Buildings. New Delhi--Delay in taking decision by the Ministry of External Affairs regarding construction proposals of chancery- cum-Embassy residences and other buildings in four missions including Muscat led to avoidable expenditure of Rs 26.27 core on hiring of buildings, reveals the Comptorller and Auditor General report.

ISRO Studying Feasibility of Mission to Moon

Innocent, Jomol, Sri Lekha I.P.S. to visit Muscat

Malayalam film 'Shanthan' best Feature Film

The Best Feature Film Award for the year 2000 will be given to Malayalam Film "Shanthan". The award carries a Swarna Kamal and Rs. 50,000/- each for producer and Director of the film. Swarna Kamal and cash prize of Rs.40,000/- each for Producer and Director for ‘Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment’ will be given to Tamil film "Vanathaippola". Nargis Dutt Award for the Best Feature Film on National Integration will be presented to Hindi film "Pukar"

Companies with Net Owned Funds of less than one crore Rupees prohibited from raising public deposits
India to host convention on Cyber laws
Board of Directors suspends seven member Management committee of Indian School Molada
    Posted Dec 6: 5.P.M.

Molada; The fight for controlling the Indian community schools in Oman has reached a new stage as the Board of Directors summarily suspended the existing Management Committee of Indian School Molada, which has been in the ire of controversy for several months. Following a meeting between the seven members Management Committee with the representatives of the board of directors a few hours before, the board decided to suspend the MC till April 2001.

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.US Alerts American Citizens to keep away from YEMEN

Palestinian Authority Supports Terrorrism, Tanzim, 17 others are Terrorist Organizations: Isreal Cabinet

The Indian school reform in Muscat is taking a new turn as various parties in the game with vested business interest have sought political support from India to counter any move that will adversely affect their hold over the lucrative education business in the Gulf. The leading Kerala based politician has been frequenting Muscat for obvious reasons and to keep the new Indian Ambassador within limits. Similarly, a senior BJP Minister is in Muscat to discuss various things. It is believed that the Indian school issue will be one of the items in the minister's agenda...Full Report

Exports of formulations to drive pharmaceutical industry growth over the next 5 years

Bombay: Increasing exports of generic formulations (formulations not protected by patents) from the India would be main driver for exports in next five years. According to a CRIS INFAC report on the pharmaceuticals industry, export demand for formulations is expected to increase at a CAGR of 25 per cent, due to an increase in the exports to the developed markets.

New Delhi; December 31, 2001 The Prevention of Terrorism (Second) Ordinance, 2001 has been promulgated. The President promulgated the Ordinance today.

Arab leaders want nuclear free Middle East
settlement for Palestinian issue
Denounces attack on Indian Parliament
Seek UN Security Council mediation in SouthAsia
Supports UAE in island disputes with Iran.

Muscat -- The 22nd session of the AGCC summit started today evening at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Muscat under the Chairmanshilp of Oman;s King Sultan Qaboos. Leaders of the six GCC countries will take decision on going ahead with the plans to form a Joint Economic Bloc in the Gulf region, which will control nearly half of the world's oil resources. The GCC leaders are also likely to request both India and Pakistan to desist from mlitary confrontation and seek an amicable settlement.Full

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