International Neutrality Conference, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
The Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari and other leaders at the International Neutrality Conference, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on December 12, 2015.
Courtesy: Photo Division, pib.nic.in
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Highlights from the local media
| Highlights from the local media of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka |
December 11th, 2015 | Volume: 1 – 9/12 |
| AFGHANISTAN
ARG: President Ghani accepts intelligence chief Nabil’s resignation
Khaama Press | 10th December The ARG Presidential Palace confirmed President Ghani has accepted the resignation of National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Rahmatullah Nabil’s resignation.A statement by the Palace said “Mr. Nabil presented his resignation to the President of Afghanistan for approval today. Despite the President was not in favor of changes in this security department during the current situation, but he respected Mr. Nabil’s demand and approved it.”
India helps Afghanistan cricket by providing home ground
Khaama Press | 10th December A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority on Thursday to help Afghanistan cricket with a home ground in India.
BANGLADESH
Bangladesh happy with climate change draft dealThe Financial Express| 11th December
The draft agreement reached at the UN climate conference in Paris has met Bangladesh’s ‘expectations’, observed members of the Bangladesh delegation at the COP 21. The UN climate conference in Paris – also known as Conference of Parties 21 (COP 21) – began on November 30.
Bangladesh PM Hasina asks army to serve countryProthom Alo| 10th December
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the members of Bangladesh Army to devote themselves to serving the nation side by side with their regular work to protect the country’s independence and sovereignty.
Bangladesh government unblocks Facebook
Bdnews24| 10th December Users in Bangladesh will now be able to access Facebook after it was blocked for three weeks. State Minister for Telecommunications Tarana Halim told the media on Thursday that the government has cleared the decision to unblock the social media site.
BHUTAN
Human Rights issue probed
KUENSEL | 11th December The chairman of the human rights committee of the National Assembly was asked some tough questions by youth participants during a panel discussion held to commemorate Human Rights Day, in Thimphu. A youth audience member asked the chairman if there is any legislation to protect the third gender in Bhutan as they face social stigma and discrimination, and therefore are a vulnerable group.
EU recognizes Bhutan’s leadership in climate change efforts
KUENSEL | 11th December The European Union (EU) has recognized Bhutan’s leadership role and the “extraordinary ambition” in addressing climate change efforts with a signing of the “Declaration European Union” for cooperation in Climate Action and Energy” in L”e Bourget, Paris yesterday.
Bhutan commended for ratifying UN Convention Against Corruption
KUENSEL | 10th December The ratification of the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) by the Parliament recently is a milestone for Bhutan in following international best practices when it comes to fighting corruption.
MALDIVES
Italy donates EUR4 mln to Maldives for environment protection
Haveeru Online| 10th December Italy has donated EU 4 million (MVR 67 million) as free aid for the environment protection of the Maldives. Minister of Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim and director general of the Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea, Dr Francesco La Camera signed the contract Wednesday at a ceremony held in the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21, in French capital Paris.
Chine provides free aid to renovate the Islamic Center area
Sun Online| 9th December The Chinese Government has provided free aid to renovate the Islamic Center area at Maldives with marble flooring to accommodate as many people as possible in prayer. China provided $ 1.14 million in free aid for the project. The cheque for freeaid was presented by the Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Mr. Wang Fukang the Housing Minister Dr. Mohamed Muizzu at a special ceremony held at the Housing Ministry.
MYANMAR
Rakhine group calls for suspension of Kyaukphyu SEZ project
Mizzima | 10th December The Rakhine Social Association has called for the suspension of two deep sea port projects to be built in the Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Myanmar’s western coastline. The project is planned as a key port in the Bay of Bengal which will serve as a hub for energy and goods from India, the Middle East and Africa.
Germany donates money to aid war refugees
Mizzima | 10th December The German government has awarded 1.38 million Euros through the WHH and Metta Development Foundation for humanitarian aid to people in Kachin and Shan states. Both states have large numbers of displaced people adversely effected by periodic clashes between ethnic armies and the government.
NEPAL
Deputy PM Thapa to visit UK, China
Himalayan News Service / The Himalayan Times | 11th December Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamal Thapa is leaving for London next week to attend a function marking the bi-centennial of the diplomatic relations between Nepal and the United Kingdom. A source informed that Thapa would visit China right after his return from the UK.
UDMF agrees on allowing reconstruction bill’s passage
RSS / The Kathmandu Post | 10th December The agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on Thursday said it would back the passage of the Reconstruction Authority Bill in the parliament. The pledge to not hold any obstruction at the parliament was made during a joint meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister at Singh Durbar among the ruling parties, main opposition and the Front.
Joint secys transferred
The Himalayan Times | 11th December The Ministry of Home Affairs today transferred and reshuffled the responsibilities of nine joint secretaries.
Medicines worth over Rs 600 million confiscated from TIA
RSS / The Kathmandu Post | 10th December The Customs Department has confiscated different medicines worth over Rs 600 million from the Tribhuvan International Airport store. These medicines were provided by different international helping hands for the quake survivors after the April 25 earthquake and several aftershocks.
PAKISTAN
Pakistan-India talks hinge on terrorism caveat
DAWN | 11th December The Pakistan-India agreement on resumption of dialogue on bilateral disputes may have provided an opening for a thaw in an otherwise frosty relationship, but an inbuilt caveat and the unspoken subtext could make progress towards the start of talks challenging. A source privy to the negotiations and the drafting of the agreement noted that the commencement of the process was predicated on Pakistan fulfilling its commitment regarding the speedy conclusion of the trial of Mumbai attack suspects.
Lawmakers want Pakistan-India ‘understanding’ discussed in National Assembly
The News | 10th December Opposition parties and Moulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on Thursday demanded of the government to take the National Assembly into confidence over what bilateral matters were agreed upon between Pakistan and India on the sidelines of ‘Heart of Asia conference’.
‘Fiat looking at Pakistan as next possible destination’
The Express Tribune | 11th December Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Stefano Pontecorvo has given some hope to Pakistan consumers, saying Fiat is viewing Pakistan as “the next possible investment destination”.
SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka marks Human Rights Day with signing International Convention on Enforced Disappearances
Colombo Page | 10th December In commemorating the Human Rights Day today, Sri Lanka will sign the International Convention on Enforced Disappearances, Foreign Affair Minister Mangala Samaraweera said.
Norwegian FM here next month for high level talks
Colombo Gazette |10th December Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende will be in the country during the first week of January, 2016 and will hold high level discussions to find out possible areas of cooperation between Norway and Sri Lanka, including trade and investment opportunities.
Sri Lanka must maintain progress on human rights-OPINION by David Daly – Ambassador of the EU to Sri Lanka
Colombo Gazette |10th December The EU is based on the principles of democracy, the rule of law and human rights and it strives to respect the highest standards. |
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OUE Singapore Slammers score a perfect 30 against Philippine Mavericks
OUE Singapore Slammers score a perfect 30 against Philippine Mavericks
Delhi, 11thDecember 2015:The OUE Singapore Slammers came out tops against the Philippine Mavericks as the Coca-Cola IPTL settled into the second day here in Delhi. The team was off to a terrific start, winning all their matches with aplomb and ending the evening with a 30-22 win over the Mavericks.
Match Summary:
- In a hard fought match, the legends singles saw Moya getting the better of Philippoussis, winning the set 6-4
- The mixed doubles pairing of Pliskova/Brown gave a superb fight to Gajdosova/Huey, drawing the set 5-5. The set saw 5 aces from the Slammers pair, ultimately winning it in the shoot-out to close the set 6-5
- Rising star Belinda Bencic delivered yet another win for the Slammers against AjlaTomljanovic in just 25 minutes, in what was the shortest set of the evening, to win it 6-3
- Men’s doubles saw some sensational tennis from Kyrgios/Melo matching stroke for stroke. Despite the shoot-out, it was their clever shot-making that won them the set 6-5 against Huey/Roger-Vasselin
- Fired up with the previous set, both players took the court fully charged for the men’s singles. Kyrgios and Roger-Vasselin showcased superb tennis, with the Australian firing 10 aces against 2 from the Frenchman. Kyrgios finally won it in the shoot-out, to close the set 6-5 for his team
What the Players said:
Nick Kyrgios: “We had a great match today, winning all our sets. I love the IPTL, it’s a great format, and I really look forward to this time of the year. For me personally, it’s not difficult adjusting to the regular game when I go back on the tour. It’s just fine.”
On the year gone by and the year ahead, he added, “I’ve had a great year, played some fantastic tennis, made it deep in the Grand Slam draw which is great. I’m not really a bad boy. I am young and its fine. But I also feel I’ve matured a lot in this year. I’m looking forward to the next season, I’m competitive, I play to win … so whether it’s a game of chess or football, I play to win!”
Match Scores:
| INDIA
Day 2 | 11thDec’15
Match 15 | 4pm
| Home Team | SCORE (GAMES) | Away Team | |
| Philippine Mavericks
Coach: Mark Philippoussis
| 22 | 30 | OUE Singapore Slammers
Coach: Purav Raja
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| MEN’S LEGENDS SINGLES | Mark Philippoussis | 4 | 6 | Carlos Moya |
| MIXED DOUBLES | Gajdosova/Huey | 5 | 6 | Pliskova/Brown |
| WOMEN’S SINGLES | AjlaTomljanovic | 3 | 6 | Belinda Bencic |
| MEN’S DOUBLES | Huey/Roger-Vasselin | 5 | 6 | Krygios/Melo |
| MEN’S SINGLES | Roger-Vasselin | 5 | 6 | Nick Krygios |
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India and Japan signed several agreements
India and Japan today signed several agreements in the field of high speed rail, Defence Equipment and Technology security, infra, tech, education and economy.
The two countries also inked Memorandum of Understanding on civil nuclear energy.
The agreements were signed after the delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in New Delhi.
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