In Monday's South Asia papers

21 January 2008 04:30  [Source: ICIS news]

MUMBAI (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 4:00GMT in the following South Asia newspapers’ online versions on Monday. ICIS has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. To go to the individual websites, click the links below:

THE TIMES OF INDIA

Front Page

Another Indian student shot dead in US university
Yet another Indian doctoral student has been shot dead--the third in a month--on a US university campus, raising questions about the safety of the American university environment.

'Sir Sachin' if Brown has his way
Can Sachin Tendulkar join the honoured ranks of Sir Don Bradman or Sir Gary Sobers? Well, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown certainly seems to think so. If he had his way, he would recommend the little master for a knighthood.

Business

Spectrum under CVC lens
The spectrum allocation process has come under the scrutiny of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), following complaints regarding the process adopted by the department of telecom (DoT).

Dunlop eyes tieup with Tata Motors
Dunlop India (DIL) has started talks with Tata Motors for supply of truck tyres, DIL chairman Pawan Ruia said. Some samples have also been send to the Tata outfit, he added.

THE ECONOMIC TIMES

Front Page

Market may remain flat in near-term until FIIs return
Cricket pitches are not the only places where reverse swing is on display. It can be periodically seen at the stock market too. With the Sensex down 11% from its record high, the mood on the Street has swung from the wild exuberance to that of despair, in a matter of a week.

CVC questions over spectrum allocation policy
After sector regulator TRAI, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has raised serious questions about the Department of Telecom’s (DoT’s) spectrum allocation policy.

THE BANGLADESH TODAY

Front Page

Plea for participatory democratic system
Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) chairman Prof Muzaffar Ahmed said the system of electing country’s President should be changed for direct election as he observed the incumbent has "tarnished" the image of his position being "influenced" by the Prime Minister.

Akbar for early polls, transfer of power to restore discipline in economy
The chairman of the Regulatory Reforms Commission and a former adviser, Akbar Ali Khan, on Saturday said the caretaker government should hold general election and hand over power to the people’s mandated government as early as possible to restore discipline in the economy.

Business

Finance Adviser urges banks, NBFIs to finance micro entrepreneurship
Finance Adviser AB Mirza Azizul Islam Saturday urged the country's all banks and non-banking financial institutions to get out of the traditional loan system and finance micro-entrepreneurs to establish a well-balanced economy.

BD missions asked to prioritize worker's welfare
All Bangladesh missions are being instructed to give utmost priority to the welfare of Bangladeshi workers abroad, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Saturday.

DAILY MIRROR

Front Page

Joint search operation for Tigers in Moneragala
A massive joint search operation has been launched by the army, police and Special Task Force in the Thanamalwila, Hambegamuwa, Kiriebbanara and Udawala areas in the Moneragala district to search for LTTE pockets involved in the attack on civilians last week.

Troops clash with LTTE in Madhu
The military launched an attack on LTTE in the Madhu area in Mannar yesterday inflicting heavy damage, the military said adding that separately in another attack in Mannar between six to eight rebel bunkers were destroyed.

Business

Maritime hub status "wishful thinking"--SLPA
Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Saliya Wickramasuriya said that "wishful thinking" based on superior geographical location will not get Sri Lanka the status of a Maritime Hub.

Right to Information Act and Success in India
The NDTV on 16 January featured an interesting ‘Witness’ program which focused on an ongoing investigation to bring down what was described as a ‘Builders Mafia’ in Mumbai which is alleged to have strong support from high ranking officers within the Police force.

DAWN

Front Page

Boy, key suspect held in BB murder plot
A teenaged boy arrested on Friday told investigators he was the next in line to kill former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto had the 27 December attempt failed, a security official told Dawn on Saturday.

Attempt to strike Karachi processions foiled: Suspected assailants held
Police on Saturday arrested five suspected terrorists who planned to mix cyanide with the water distributed at Sabeels (kiosks) during Ashura processions.

Business

Stakeholders meeting tomorrow: Sugar crisis
The Sindh government has convened a meeting of all stakeholders of sugar industry, including growers on Monday, to sort out the ongoing crisis.

Saudi food group plans acquisitions in Pakistan
Saudi food company Savola Group will seek acquisitions of cooking oil firms in Pakistan and other Asian countries and push into real estate at home after its fourth-quarter profit fell 24% as high commodity prices slashed margins.

BUSINESS RECORDER

Front Page

Troops capture 50 militants in South Waziristan: ISPR
Pararmilitary troops captured 50 militants in an operation in tribal region near the Afghan border, a day after killing dozens of militants in the area, the military said on Saturday.

Police arrest 5 militants with cyanide and suicide bombs
Police said on Saturday they had averted a disaster with the arrest of five militants planning to attack Muharram processions with cyanide and suicide bombs.

Business

Exposition Asia 2008 from 5 July
The biggest B2B General Trade Fair of Pakistan Expo Asia International Exhibition from 5 July to 7 July, at Karachi Expo Centre. E-commerce Gateway will further develop co-operation among Muslim, Saarc states and world community for business and trade.

South Korea to recruit over 4,000 workers soon: OEC
The South Korean delegation has finalised the list of successful candidates who will be soon recruited for Korea. The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) officials told Business Recorder on Saturday the candidates list has been dispatched who have successfully qualified the Korean language test.

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