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Tibetan refugees victim of spying by Chinese authorities, claims report

Tibetan refugees victim of spying by Chinese authorities, claims report

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), an organisation based in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala, released a report revealing Chinese authorities' surveillance of exiled Tibetans to collect personal information. TCHRD Spokesperson Tenzin Dawa on February 18 claimed that the Chinese Communist Party targeted the Tibetan diaspora using family members back inside Tibet to control.

19 February,2024 03:37 PM IST
Mid-day for Mumbai Roundtables - Dr. Lieve Fransen, International Expert

Mid-day for Mumbai Roundtables - Dr. Lieve Fransen, International Expert

Dr. LIEVE FRANSEN is a senior social and health policy advisor with a range of different institutions, businesses and think tanks. She is a medical doctor specialized in global public health and social policies worldwide and has a PhD in social policies. Dr. Fransen has considerable and recognised experience in development policies and European policies and institutions. She is a well-recognized policy maker at senior management level in the EU (European Union) in a range of different departments in the European Commission. She has received numerous awards and recognitions which include a lifetime achievement award in 2003 in India for her health and human rights work. She was in India end of March till end of May, 2021 providing COVID care to rural Indian population.

26 July,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Small scale industries boost rural employment in Kashmir

Small scale industries boost rural employment in Kashmir

Establishment of small-scale industries, promoted by the central government's employment scheme, provides jobs to a number of unemployed rural youth in Jammu and Kashmir.

07 July,2015 06:08 PM IST
Vermicompost micro units generate livelihood opportunities for rural youth in Tripura

Vermicompost micro units generate livelihood opportunities for rural youth in Tripura

This vermicompost micro unit at the Bamutia Kalibazar area of Tripura was setup by two educated youth under the banner of Naogaon Bamboo growers, with training and material support from the Centre for Forest Based Livelihoods and Extension.

05 October,2015 10:22 AM IST
'Rural Olympics' attract stuntmen, performers from Raipur

'Rural Olympics' attract stuntmen, performers from Raipur

A unique sports event called the 'Rural Olympics' attracted daredevil performers and stuntmen from across the country. The Kila Raipur Sports Festival, which began on Thursday, includes 40 to 50 events and is a blend of accepted sporting disciplines and certain uncommon pursuits.

06 February,2016 12:45 PM IST
Daredevils stun spectators in Punjab's Kila Raipur 'Rural Olympics'

Daredevils stun spectators in Punjab's Kila Raipur 'Rural Olympics'

Every year Ludhiana becomes the destination for hundreds of sports enthusiasts from around the world who come to witness the Kila Raipur Sports Festival or the Rural Olympics. In the 80th edition of the rural Olympics held in Kila Raipur near Ludhiana, children, youngsters and veterans exhibited their courage and skill.

12 February,2016 02:13 PM IST
Finance Minister sets aside Rs 87,765 crore for rural development

Finance Minister sets aside Rs 87,765 crore for rural development

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has set aside Rs 87,765 crore for rural development. Out of this, Rs 38,500 crore has been allocated for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act this year which is the highest allocation given to the scheme.

29 February,2016 03:50 PM IST

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