Islamabad, Nov 8 : Pakistan’s Indus Water Commissioner Syed Jamaat Ali Shah has reportedly alleged that India had violated the Indus Water Treaty by filling the Baglihar Dam in less time than prescribed.
In an interview with the PTV, Shah said that India had filled the Baglihar Dam in 10 days instead of 60 to 70, causing water shortage in the Chenab River.
Washington, November 7 : Singer Beyonce Knowles is desperate to perform at the inauguration ceremony in January when Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.
She has revealed that she was full of emotion when Obama was proclaimed President-elect on November 4.
"(I) fell asleep crying and smiling at the same time" and woke up "with mascara running and a smile on my face," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.
She insists that she just can’t wait to sing for Obama’s inauguration.
Bodh Gaya (Bihar), Nov 8: Buddhist monks from across the country participated in a sacred ceremony at Bodh Gaya, one of the most important pilgrim centre of the Buddhists, and prayed for world peace.
The monks made an offering of 500 meters of cloth to Lord Buddha and also prayed for world peace at Bodhgaya, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
Chanting hymns, the monks carried the long sheet of cloth in a ceremony called ''Cheeva Dan'' (offering of monk''s robe) on Friday.
Taipei - More than 10,000 people, including Taiwan's leader, Saturday mourned late petrochemical tycoon Wang Yung-ching during a funeral ceremony in Taoyuan, outside the capital Taipei.
"The death of Wang Yung-ching shocked the entire nation," said Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou. "Dubbed God of Management, Wang had not only contributed greatly to Taiwan's economy, but also the society through his various charity moves, including providing free education and medical services for the needy," Ma added.
Washington, Nov 8 : US President-elect Barack Obama, who is the first presidential candidate to widely use the Internet during his campaign, has revealed that he would like to take the aid of the Web during his governance too.
Obama had earlier in his campaign used the Web to get his message out, especially to young voters, and CBS News’ correspondent Daniel Sieberg reports that the Web will most likely be an important feature when he takes office.
Islamabad, Nov 8 : Pakistan’s Indus Water Commissioner Syed Jamaat Ali Shah has reportedly alleged that India had violated the Indus Water Treaty by filling the Baglihar Dam in less time than prescribed.
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Bodh Gaya (Bihar), Nov 8: Buddhist monks from across the country participated in a sacred ceremony at Bodh Gaya, one of the most important pilgrim centre of the Buddhists, and prayed for world peace.
Taipei - More than 10,000 people, including Taiwan's leader, Saturday mourned late petrochemical tycoon Wang Yung-ching during a funeral ceremony in Taoyuan, outside the capital Taipei.
Washington, Nov 8 : US President-elect Barack Obama, who is the first presidential candidate to widely use the Internet during his campaign, has revealed that he would like to take the aid of the Web during his governance too.
