N. Korea Wants Peace Treaty with South

Rodong Sinmun, an official paper of North Korea’s ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), has published an article calling for the replacement of the Korean War armistice deal with Seoul by a formal peace treaty, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.

The paper, which effectively reflects the view of the ruling party and its leadership, said there was "a pressing need to replace the Armistice Agreement, which is a relic of the war, with a permanent peace regime."

The article states that the armistice treaty, signed at the end of the 1950-1953 Korean War, benefits only the United States, and Washington's move to hold onto the deal reflects its desire “to stifle the DPRK by force.”

"If the peace regime was created in the past, the current standoff over denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula would not have become a problem in the first place," the article reads.The statement comes a day after North Korea announced it would not give up its nuclear deterrent capability amid “continuing U.S. threats.”

Tensions rose sharply on the Korean Peninsula in December last year after North Korea tested a Taepodong 2 missile and again in February when it carried out its third nuclear test.

The UN Security Council imposed new sanctions against the reclusive Communist state over the tests.

Modi SOS to China to Set Up Textile Spinning Factories – Exclusive
May29, 2013

It is most shameful for Gujarat where first Textile Mills were
installed 1861 has failed to process even 10% of its cotton in to
Yarn, Cloth and Garments in desperation has Invited Chinese Companies
to invest in Gujarat. Since Gujarat processes only 10% of Cotton
produced in to Yarn, Textiles and Garments and produces 35% of Cotton
in India – Gujarat actually processes only 3.5% of cotton in India.

Self Styled DESH-BHAKTS reduced to two other Bimaru states MP and
Chhatisgarh can’t think of Inviting Indian Companies. His
Confrontationist Attitude – Always Creating Mischief Like Sreesanth
Doesn’t Impress Anyone. All BJP Leaders at Center behave like
Scoundrels – Raman Singh and Shivraj Chauhan are the only soft faces
of BJP both Chief Ministers of Chhatisgarh and MP.

I am in favor of China investing in India in Projects that generate
employment where Indian Industry is not interested.

Even the New Textile Policy called ‘Navi Gujarat Vastraniti’ providing
substantial additional incentives to already provided by India
government in its policy.  Vibrant Gujarat Summits committing
investment of 25,000 crores and 20,000 crores 2011-2013 didn’t
materialize.

Addition incentives by GoG are mainly 5% interest subsidy for 5 years
and Rs.1 per unit power subsidy – this could translate to 30% of
project cost.

Earlier Modi ignored Cotton Farmers and Cotton Industry favored Tata,
Ambani, Adani etc now Industry Ignores Gujarat these days. Modi was
happy exporting Cotton to China than processing in India.

But when there ‘Drought of Investment’ and Growth rate dipping to 13th
Rank Modi desperately seeks China Textiles to invest in Gujarat.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile_manufacture_during_the_Industrial_Revolution
During the second half of the 17th century, cotton goods were imported
from India. Because of the competition with the wool and the linen
industries, in 1700, the government placed a ban on imported cotton
goods. >>>> The savings that could be made with this technology were
considerable. A worker spinning cotton at a hand-powered spinning
wheel in the 18th century would take more than 50,000 hours to spin
100 lb of cotton; by the 1790s, the same quantity could be spun in 300
hours by mule, and with a self-acting mule it could be spun by one
worker in just 135 hours

In the 19th century, the textile and garments industry received strong
capital investment. On 30 May 1861 Ranchhodlal Chhotalal founded the
first Indian textile mill, the Ahmedabad Spinning and Weaving Company
Limited, followed by the establishment of a series of textile mills
such as the Calico Mills, Bagicha Mills and Arvind Mills. By 1905
there were about 33 textile mills in the city

http://beta.sgcci.in/upload/files/GOG_TEXTILE.pdf
[It is observed that besides the quality production of cotton, Gujarat
is quite strong in
Ginning both in terms of Technology & Productivity. But due to non
availability of
Spinning activities, over 90% of Gujarat cotton goes either for or to
other state for further value addition. Therefore, there is a need to
transform the State Cotton Industry as the leader in manufacturing of
yarn, fabric and garment with a policy to work on five F's - Farm,
Fibre, Fabric, Fashion (Garment) & Foreign (Export). In the export
front, Government of India has already earmarked Ahmedabad, once known
Manchester of India, as Town of Export Excellence in Textile.]

BS article on MoU in Textile Sector annexed

Ravinder Singh
Inventor & Consultant
Progressindia008@yahoo.com

Textile industry reaches out to China
Chitra Unnithan TNN

Ahmedabad: India’s new beginning with China is getting a push from
Gujarat, courtesy the state’s textile industry. In order to spread the
word on the new textile policy, Gujarat government has extended an
invitation to the textile capital of China—Shaoxing City.

    Recently, the India China Economic & Cultural Council (ICEC)
presented a letter, written in hand embroidered textile handicraft of
Gujarat, to the mayor of Shaoxing to visit Gujarat. A delegation of
Chinese textile companies is also expected to visit next month.

    “As there are several Chinese companies that are keen on setting
up units in Gujarat, there is a need to spread the word on the
policy,” said Jagat Shah, chairman, ICEC-Gujarat, who handed over the
invitation.

    Shaoxing city in Zhejiang province of China is considered as the
centre of the Chinese textile industry and the biggest textile base of
Asia. Chinese companies have expressed interest in setting up units in
the state with huge increase in the production of cotton in Gujarat.
The textile industries of China are working out strategies to set up
their units in the state to reduce the cost on transportation of raw
material as well as finished products.

    As part of their visit to Gujarat, Chinese companies will meet
officials of the state government on the new textile policy of the
state. A visit to the textile companies in Ahmedabad and Surat has
also been planned along with meetings with research and development
institutions like ATIRA and trade associations in the state. ICEC has
also organised a seminar in Ahmedabad to encourage partnership of
Chinese companies with Gujarat-based companies.

    Keeping the border tension aside amid the brouhaha in India over
the Chinese incursions in Ladakh, Gujarat has decided to forge
business ties with its Chinese counterparts.

    Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in India on Sunday on a
three-day state visit, his first overseas trip after assuming office
in March. Li held talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a string
of issues including the recent border row.

Ravinder Singh
Progressindia008@yahoo.com

Naresh --

Trying to get Congress to pass good, progressive legislation isn't easy -- we know that pretty well by now.

That's why this is so important: Right now, Congress is closer to passing comprehensive immigration reform than they've been in a generation.

Last Tuesday, a smart, bipartisan bill for comprehensive immigration reform moved ahead toward a full vote in the Senate -- and that vote could happen in just a matter of weeks.

If there was ever a time to get off the sidelines, it's now.

Simply add your name and say you'll join our fight for immigration reform today.

Just as we're going to rail on Congress when they cave to pressure from special interests and fail the people who sent them there, we're going to rally behind them when they start getting things done.

The organizing on the ground, the Days of Action, the tweets, Facebook posts, and calls to Congress are working -- but we absolutely can not let up now.

If we fail, it might be years before we get anywhere near this close again.

Keep going.

Add your name today:

http://my.barackobama.com/Comprehensive-Immigration-Reform

Thank you,

Jon

Jon Carson
Executive Director

Good morning -- On Sunday, I was in Moore, Oklahoma. Today, I'm headed to the Jersey Shore. Those two communities are separated by half a continent but united by a common sense of purpose. Like Joplin, Tuscaloosa, and New Orleans, they are home to people who've seen nature at its worst and humanity at its best. And they're filled with those who have made the choice to rebuild after disaster, to come back stronger than ever. The scene on the ground this weekend was one we all know too well: homes wrecked and neighborhoods devastated. But the memories I'll take away from Moore will be of people standing tall, of neighbor helping neighbor, of survivors working to ensure that no one suffers through tragedy alone. And that too, was strikingly familiar. I could have been back in Brigantine Beach after Hurricane Sandy. I could have been in Joplin in 2011. It's because of those past experiences in places like New Jersey and Missouri that I have faith that Moore will emerge from the wreckage of this tornado stronger than ever. And that's in part because I know that they won't undertake the road to recovery alone. This was a national tragedy, and that demands a national response. If you want to help, the best way to support those affected by this storm is to make a financial contribution to the voluntary organization of your choice. The best way to volunteer is to affiliate with an organization that is already providing support to survivors. We've set up a page to help steer you in the right direction. Check it out to get started: http://www.whitehouse.gov/oklahoma Thank you, President Barack Obama

शांत हिन्दू समाज को भीरू न समझे विश्व समुदाय: अशोक सिंहल

विहिप ने किया पाकिस्तानी हिन्दू तीर्थ यात्रियों का स्वागत

नई दिल्ली। मई 27, 2013। पाकिस्तान के सिंध प्रांत से भारत के विभिन्न भागों की तीर्थ यात्रा पर आए 150 हिन्दू तीर्थ यात्रियों का विश्व हिन्दू परिषद  ने आज भव्य स्वागत किया। इसके अलावा बिजवासन में रह रहे  लगभग पांच सौ पाक विस्थापित हिन्दुओं का दर्द भी सुना और उनके साथ  नाहर सिंह को भी सम्मानित किया गया। इस अवसर पर ललकारते हुए विश्व हिन्दू परिषद के संरक्षक श्री अशोक सिंहल ने कहा कि अल्पसंख्यक हिन्दुओं पर हमले करने वाले लोग हिन्दू समाज के शांत व्यवहार को भीरूता न समझें। जब तक विश्व के किसी भी भू भाग पर हिन्दू असुरक्षित रहेगा या उस पर हमले होंगे विहिप चुप नहीं बैठेगी तथा उन्हें न्याय व स्वाभिमान दिलाकर रहेगी.

कार्यक्रम की विस्तृत जानकारी देते हुए विहिप दिल्ली के मीडिया प्रमुख श्री विनोद बंसल ने बताया कि हर वर्ष की भांति लगभग डेढ़ सौ हिन्दू तीर्थ यात्रियों का जत्था इस वर्ष भी दस मई को पाकिस्तान से भारत पहुंचा था. पांच जून को भारत से लौटने से पूर्व ये यात्री रायपुर स्थित सादानी दरवार के बाद हरिद्वार, जबलपुर, चित्रकूट, माता वैष्णो देवी व अमृतसर सहित भारत के विभिन्न तीर्थों के दर्शन करेंगे। दक्षिणी दिल्ली के लाजपत नगर-1 स्थित मीर पुर वलिदान भवन में आयोजित स्वागत समारोह में विहिप ने आज इन सभी का जोरदार अभिनन्दन किया. साथ ही विजवासन में रह रहे पाक पीडित हिन्दुओं का दर्द भी सुना और उनके संरक्षक नाहर सिंह सहित सभी का स्वागत किया गया.

इस अवसर पर बोलते हुए हिन्दू रत्न डा सुब्रमनियम स्वामी ने कहा कि इतिहास साक्षी है कि भारत के ऊपर आठ सौ वर्ष मुसलमानों व दो सौ वर्ष ईसाईयों का साम्राज्य रहने के बावजूद आज भी भारत में 80% से अधिक जनसंख्या हिन्दू है जबकि इरान, ईराक व मिस्र जैसे अनेक देश अपनी धार्मिक पहचान बदल चुके। किन्तु भारत के जिस जिस भाग में हिन्दू घटा, देश बंटा है. तथा वहां के हिन्दुओं के पास पलायन के अलावा कोई विकल्प नहीं रहा. चाहे कश्मीर की बात हो या पूर्वोत्तर के राज्यों की, पाकिस्तान की बात हो या बांग्लादेश की यह बात हम सभी को गंभीरता से लेनी होगी.

विहिप दिल्ली के अध्यक्ष श्री स्वदेश पाल गुप्ता के मंच संचालन में सम्पन्न कार्यक्रम की अध्यक्षता दक्षिणी दिल्ली की पूर्व महापौर श्रीमती सविता गुप्ता ने की तथा मंच पर विहिप के अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संगठन महा मंत्री श्री दिनेश चन्द्र भी थे. प्रांत उपाध्यक्ष श्री महावीर प्रसाद व दीपक कुमार, संगठन मंत्री श्री करुणा प्रकाश, विभाग मंत्री श्री विजय गुप्ता, जिला मंत्री श्री अजय गुप्ता सहित अनेक गणमान्य लोग भी उपस्थित थे.

AIRASIA X’s TWO TO GO X-TRAORDINARY DEALS!

 

SEPANG, 27 MAY 2013 – Kick start the second half of 2013 with a rejuvenating escapade to AirAsia X’s amazing destinations with our “Two To Go Promotion” where guests are able to purchase two flight tickets for the price of one!

With this promotion, AirAsia X is offering fares from as low as MYR299* for 2 guests, one way from Kuala Lumpur to Busan – AirAsia X’s latest destination. Other amazing destinations on offer are from as low as MYR399* to Taipei, MYR499* to Perth, Chengdu, Tokyo, Osaka and Shanghai and MYR599* to Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Kathmandu and Seoul for 2 guests one way from Kuala Lumpur. Guests may also take advantage of this special deal and travel on our Premium Flatbeds from as low as MYR1398* one way for 2!

Bookings are available online from now until 2^nd June 2013, for the travel period from 1^st June 2013 to 31^st October, 2013**.

Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of AirAsia X said, “Guests should take this opportunity to go on a holiday or treat their loved ones on a mid-year break with this “Two To Go Promotion”. Guests may enjoy Summer in Busan, our latest destination and experience popular Haeundae Beach and various scenic spots in Busan such as the Yeongdo Lighthouse and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.”

Azran added, “Guests who are looking for a winter holiday can get set on a holiday adventure of Snowy Mountain fun by skiing or snowboarding at popular ski mountains in Australia such as Mount Buller (Melbourne) and Perisher Blue and Thredbo (Sydney) or check out our other destinations available on offer.”

AirAsia X was the first long-haul, low fare carrier to introduce Premium Flatbed seats, which have standard business class specifications of 20” width, 60” pitch and stretch out to 77” in full recline position.

The Premium flatbeds feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen. Premium seat guests also enjoy premium complimentary products and services including Pick A Seat, Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding, Priority Baggage, 25kg Baggage Allowance, Complimentary Meal and Pillow & Duvet.

For more information, please visit www.airasia.com

ENDS

*Promotional fares are all in fares for one way travel only.

**Only travel period for Busan starts from 15^th July 2013.

Distribute Select HP Sign and Display Media for Latex Printers

 

New Delhi, India, May 27, 2013 – To improve service quality and availability of HP-branded sign and display media for HP Latex Inks, HP announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Brand Management Group (BMG), a company specializing in media distribution worldwide. 

 

Under the terms of this agreement, BMG will source, market and distribute a limited portfolio of HP-branded media while HP continues developing advanced media coatings and treatments. The HP media products available from BMG are limited to those intended for sign and display applications, optimized for HP Latex Inks and available on 3-inch cores.

 

BMG, in collaboration with HP, will expand the HP portfolio with new substrates, including HP Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene, HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene, HP Coated Paper, HP Universal Heavyweight Coated, HP Heavyweight Coated Paper and HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte. BMG is expected to begin distributing HP-branded media through its global network of dealers on May 1, 2013.