CBK insists no intention of dragging son to politics

China accuses U.S. of mismanagement of Musk?s satellite risks

China accused the U.S. of not taking responsibility for problems caused by satellites launched by Elon Musk-backed SpaceX, highlighting the potential risk for conflict between the world?s two top space-faring nations. The U.S. didn?t respond to requests for information when?SpaceX?s?Starlink satellites last year came dangerously close to the Chinese space station, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular news briefing Thursday in Beijing. ?While in orbit Chinese astronauts

13 Feb, 2022

No move to lift ban on spear fishing in Sri Lanka

The Government says it has no plans to lift the ban on spear fishing in Sri Lanka. State Minister of Fisheries Kanchana Wijesekera said that there have been requests to lift the ban on spear fishing. However he said that spear fishing remains illegal in Sri Lanka and the Government of Sri Lanka will not be lifting the ban or relaxing the current laws. The State Minister said the Department of Fisheries has also commenced an investigation in to the videos shared on social media on illegal Spea

13 Feb, 2022

Protests held in Pakistan to lift ban on students union

Scores of students in Pakistan participated in a march on Wednesday to mark the 38th anniversary of the ban on student unions imposed by former president General Ziaul Haq, reported local media. The protesters asked all political parties to unanimously pass legislation in parliament to decriminalise student politics, reported Dawn. Criminalising politics in university campuses has had a devastating effect on the democratic process and particularly the development of youth said the Pakistani pu

13 Feb, 2022