March 19, 2010: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
Pritam Rohila
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March 19, 2010: Peace & Harmony News from S. Asia
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IN THIS ISSUE
*Pak: Tehrik E Niswan's 2nd Tlism Theatre And Dance Festival, Karachi,
March 19- 28
*Karnataka (India) to give incentive to conflict-free villages, PTI,
March 19, 2010
*Dalai Lama takes pride being called 'son of India,' Rediff News,
March 17, 2010
*J&K: Open trade across LoC - Omar THE ECONOMIC TIMES | March 18, 2010
*Nepal, Bhutan to discuss duty-free trade REPUBLICA | March 17, 2010
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*Pak: Tehrik E Niswan's 2nd Tlism Theatre And Dance Festival, Karachi,
March 19- 28
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beena-issues/message/1143
A tribute to Mr Ghanshyam, who introduced generations of Pakistanis to
dance and yoga at 7:30 p.m., at the Arts Council Karachi. Tickets at
Rs 300/- available at venue. Programme details at http://www.tehrik-e-niswan.org.pk/
*Karnataka (India) to give incentive to conflict-free villages, PTI,
March 19, 2010
http://www.ptinews.com/news/571674_Karnataka-to-give-incentive-to-conflict-free-villages
Bangalore, Mar 18 (PTI) Karnataka Government today announced a project
by which it would provide funds to those villages which remain free
from conflict, trouble and fights….
Villages need to adhere to certain conditions to be eligible to get
encouragement fund under the project. They include: there should be
cordial atmosphere; villages should sort out problems themselves
through talks without giving room for conflicts, demonstrate unity by
maintaining peace and order and arrive at consensus during elections
and on other issues to take the villages towards a path of
development…
*Dalai Lama takes pride being called 'son of India,' Rediff News,
March 17, 2010
http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/17/dalai-lama-takes-pride-being-called-son-of-india.htm
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama [ Images ] expressed his
pleasure at being introduced as the "son of India [ Images ]" saying
he took pride in this status. He began his lecture at the Madhya
Pradesh [ Images ] assembly auditorium on Wednesday saying he had been
living in India for the past 51 years and was proud to be called the
son of the country…
*J&K: Open trade across LoC - Omar THE ECONOMIC TIMES | March 18, 2010
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=642792&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN
JAMMU: J&K government is seeking permission for extending the trans-
LoC trade from two to four days a week, besides increasing the number
of items enlisted for trade. Given the massive increase in the volume
of barter, the government has already submitted detailed projects
worth Rs 75 crore for infrastructure upgradation at the twin border
windows, the state legislature was informed on Wednesday…
*Nepal, Bhutan to discuss duty-free trade REPUBLICA | March 17, 2010
http://www.southasianmedia.net/index_story.cfm?id=642642&category=Frontend&Country=MAIN
KATHMANDU: Nepal and Bhutan are holding trade talks on entering free
trade agreement in a bid to give new impetus to bilateral trade that
presently stands almost negligible. The talk, being held in the
capital on Wednesday, will discuss on the draft agreement that that
the two sides exchanged a few years ago, said a source…
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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.