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Nepalese ex-PM Koirala meets Sonia Gandhi

      New Delhi: Former Nepalese Prime Minister and senior Nepali Congress leader Girija Prasad Koirala today met Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and discussed wide range of issues. The meeting lasted for 30 minutes at Sonia's residence -10, Janpath. External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh was also present during the meeting. Koirala's visit is expected to serve as a rallying point for political leaders in both countries pushing for the restoration of democracy in the Himalayan kingdom. Koirala, the 82-year old grand old man of Nepal politics, was arrested soon after the imposition of emergency. He was released a few days after King Gyanendra, under tremendous pressure from India and the international community, lifted the emergency on the eve of expiry of three months after the royal proclamation. New Delhi hailed the release of the veteran Nepalese leader and urged the king to remove all curbs on civil liberties and fundamental rights and to lift media censorship and restrictions on movement. Koirala has come to India for medical check-up.

Sonia Gandhi to revive Gandhi family ties with Russia (Go To Top)

     New Delhi: The UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has chosen old ally Russia for her first official foreign tour after the Congress returned to power last May. Sonia Gandhi is to leave for Moscow on June 13 on a four-day trip. Since the Congress came to power in May last year, this will be the third high-profile visit by an Indian leader to Russia. President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has just returned from a four-nation visit that took him to Russia, where he held extensive interactions with the political leadership and heads of various defence production establishments. Before Kalam's visit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was in Moscow in May to join world leaders for Russia's celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Gandhi's decision to visit Russia ahead of Pakistan and China - both countries have invited her - is being seen as a confirmation of the Government's eagerness to strengthen ties with its "time- tested strategic partner". According to sources, "India and Russia enjoy a special relationship for decades, and the Nehru-Gandhi family has traditionally maintained cordial bonds with Moscow."

     This will be Sonia Gandhi's second foreign visit since the Congress came to power at the Centre. Earlier, she had gone to Bangkok to attend a conference on HIV/AIDS for a couple of days. Sonia will be visiting Russia on the invitation by Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin who had met her during his India trip last year. While the visit itself is seen as a strong signal to the Russian leadership about Indias commitment to strengthen ties, Sonia may avail the opportunity of her meeting with Putin and other leaders to pave the way for greater co-operation in various areas. The diplomatic significance of Sonia's visit can hardly be missed. Earlier, describing Russia as India's "time-tested" friend, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had highlighted the need for further advancing strategic bilateral ties during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. "Russia is our time-tested friend and the people of all walks of life in India see Russia as our friend and recognise the strategic importance of ties with it," Singh had said. The UPA Government seems to be correcting the impression created by the previous NDA Government that India gave more importance to the US. Russia has been an all-time favourite of the Congress and Sonia's visit is a strong signal in this direction.

Gautam Goswmai goes jobless (Go To Top)

     Patna: Amidst reports of Vigilance Department planning legal action against the Sahara group management, Gautam Goswami, former District Magistrate of Patna, has been sacked by the company. While issuing an official statement the Sahara Group declared that the services of Gautam Goswami, former District Magistrate of Patna, have been terminated. According to the statement, Goswami's services have been terminated with effect from June 6, 2005 as he has failed to submit necessary documents as per the organisation's requirement. The latest action of sacking Goswami comes in the wake of reports that the Vigilance Department is contemplating legal action against the Sahara group management. The former DM of Patna had recently joined the Sahara group as a vice-president after resigning from his government service. Earlier, the state government had issued a notice asking Goswami to explain why action should not be taken against him for joining a private company even though his resignation has not been accepted. Goswami is evading arrest in the multi-crore flood relief scam and has denied allegations.

Epidemic kills 300 head of cattle in Tripura (Go To Top)

     Agartala: More than 300 cows mainly calves have reportedly died in Agartala during the past one-month. The matter has been highlighted by a local daily which reported about it. However, the Government authorities, has identified the disease as foot and mouth disease and a viral effect. A member of the disease investigation team that visited the spot today informed that the disease had taken an epidemic shape. There are many reasons like the owner of the cattles keep their livestock in unhygienic manner and also they are reluctant to vaccinate them even as the vaccine is being provided free from the government. Moreover, out of the fear that people will not consume milk in the wake of disease being reported they suppressed the matter.

India committed to Sri Lankan peace process: Natwar (Go To Top)

     Colombo: India today endorsed its commitment to the Sri Lankan efforts to "consolidate the processes of peace" with the rebel LTTE. Visiting External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh said New Delhi supports an outcome that accommodates the concerns and aspirations of all the groups while preserving the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country. Singh was talking to reporters on arrival at the Bhandaranaike International Airport on a three-day visit to co-chair the Joint Working Group (JWG) of the two countries. He was received at the airport by his Sri Lankan counterpart Lakshman Kadirgamar. The Minister said the JWG will review bilateral cooperation on trade and investment, education and culture and science and technology. The External Affairs Minister is also likely to discuss the progress of a comprehensive economic cooperation and the defence cooperation agreement.

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