No scope of fundamental change in Pak SC’s NRO verdict: Experts

ISLAMABAD – Several Pakistani legal experts believe that despite the government’s fight for reversing the Supreme Court’s December 16 judgment on the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) there is no scope of any fundamental change.

Experts said that if the judicial past is any guide, it is not possible.

“The grounds for the review are always …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : No scope of fundamental change in Pak SC’s NRO verdict: Experts.

Supermodel joins Assam women to create lifestyle products

NEW DELHI – Former supermodel and internationally renowned fashion designer Bibi Russell has joined hands with ethnic Bodo women of Assam to train them in modern design techniques and help them weave a new line of lifestyle products and market them as a premium label.

The women, who are a part of Weaving Destination project led …. Read the original article  : Supermodel joins Assam women to create lifestyle products.

National Reconciliation Ordinance is a valid law, Pak Govt tells SC

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Government has informed the Supreme Court that the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) is a valid law laid down under Article 89 of the Constitution.

In its reply seeking review of the apex court’s December 16, 2009 verdict against the NRO, government’s lawyer Kamal Azfar also contended that the NRO had the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Spurt in Indian applications for British visas, delays possible

LONDON – A heavy rush for visas is causing processing delays at the British High Commission in New Delhi, according to officials of the UK Border Agency.

The last few weeks has seen a major increase in the number of visa applications from Indians wanting to visit Britain. Applicants are facing waits of up to five … Read more »».

Hyundai Motor India strike enters second day

CHENNAI – The strike by workers at the Hyundai Motor India Ltd plant near here to demand the reinstatement of 67 dismissed colleagues and recognition of their union continued for the second day Tuesday.

“Our members are continuing their sit-in strike since Sunday midnight. Many of them have not taken food since Sunday night. One worker …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Hyundai Motor India strike enters second day.

US rules out new probe in Bhopal gas leak tragedy

WASHINGTON – The United States has ruled out reopening any new inquiry against Union Carbide after an Indian court’s verdict in the 1984 Bhopal gas leak that killed over 3,000 people, hoping it would bring closure to the probe into the tragedy.

“Obviously this was one of the greatest industrial tragedies and industrial accidents in human … Original source on Gaea Times at : US rules out new probe in Bhopal gas leak tragedy.

California judge in Dole-banana workers case says she and others have been threatened

LA judge in banana workers case cites threats

LOS ANGELES – A California judge says there have been threats against her and witnesses in connection with lawsuits claiming Nicaraguan workers on Dole Foods banana plantations were harmed by pesticides.
Judge Victoria Chaney met with lawyers privately in Los Angeles on Monday concerning new claims of witness tampering …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : California judge in Dole-banana workers case says she and others have been threatened.

Justice Rao takes charge as chairperson of National Commission for Backward Classes

NEW DELHI – Former Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice (Retd.) Makani Narayan Rao on Monday took charge as chairperson of National Commission for Backward Classes.

The Central Government had appointed Justice Rao to the post on May 31.

Justice M.N. Rao, …. Read the original article  : Justice Rao takes charge as chairperson of National Commission for Backward Classes.

Fewer immigrants arrive in Italy in 2009

Rome, June 7 (IANS/AKI) The number of immigrants arriving in Italy fell in 2009 even though the total population rose to above 60 million people, the official statistics agency Istat said.

It said immigrants comprised 0.5 percent of the population, which totalled 60.34 million people.
Foreign arrivals comprised seven percent of the Italian population and …. Source article  : Fewer immigrants arrive in Italy in 2009.

Repeal special powers of armed forces, PDP asks PM

SRINAGAR – The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to repeal the special legal powers the armed forces have in Jammu and Kashmir to fight terrorism.

A delegation of the PDP led by president Mehbooba Mufti called on the prime minister here on the first day of Manmohan Singh’s two-day visit … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Repeal special powers of armed forces, PDP asks PM.