March 6, 2010: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
Pritam Rohila
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March 6, 2010: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
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IN THIS ISSUE
*'Easing barriers to unlock SA potential' THE NEWS | March 05, 2010
*India: Singh widens talks offer, Agencies, March 6, 2010
*'BD-India summit created opportunities' THE DAILY STAR | March 05,
2010
*Nirupama Rao to visit Sri Lanka HINDUSTAN TIMES | March 05, 2010
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*'Easing barriers to unlock SA potential' THE NEWS | March 05, 2010
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=640526&category=frontend&Country=main&pro=0
ISLAMABAD: Reducing visa restrictions and non-tariff barriers and
improving customs procedures are among a host of steps South Asian
countries can take to boost private sector-led growth, unlocking the
region’s vast economic potential. The report, Key Proposals for
Harnessing Business Opportunities in South Asia, said South Asia, with
a potential market of 1.5 billion people has significant comparative
advantages in industries ranging from textiles and garments, to
tourism, pharmaceuticals and information technology…
*India: Singh widens talks offer, Agencies, March 6, 2010
http://www.risingkashmir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21333&Itemid=1
New Delhi, March 05: Widening his talks offer, Minister Manmohan
Singh on Friday told the Lok Sabha that the government is ready to
talk to any separatist group that abjures violence unconditionally and
agrees to abide by the constitutional process…
*'BD-India summit created opportunities' THE DAILY STAR | March 05,
2010
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=640471&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN
DHAKA: A dialogue Thursday in Dhaka suggested that modalities have to
be worked out to best utilise the opportunities created from the
recent developments in bilateral relationship with India….The Centre
for Policy Dialogue (CPD) organised the discussion on 'Advancing
Bangladesh-India Economic Cooperation: Modalities and Challenges' at
Cirdap, with its Chairman Prof Rehman Sobhan in the chair…
*Nirupama Rao to visit Sri Lanka HINDUSTAN TIMES | March 05, 2010
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=640477&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN
COLOMBO: Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao is expected in Colombo
on Saturday evening for a three-day visit to push for a political
settlement of the vexed ethnic issue between the Sinhalese and Tamils.
She is also expected to urge for the early resettlement of the Tamils
displaced in the 26-year-long war between government troops and
Tigers, which ended in May, 2009…
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EXPLANATION/DISCLIMER: The above is a selection of news stories
pertaining to South Asian governments, civil society organizations and
individuals working together on projects of mutual benefit including
peace and communal harmony, and those relating to attempts to improve
the condition of South Asian peoples, especially women and children.
ACHA does not approve of or subscribe to any "disharmonizing
language" (including terms such as POK or IOK) used in these items
selected from various publications. Readers may exercise their
linguistic judgment and ignore any biased language.