October 13th, 2008 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
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Beijing, Oct 13 (Xinhua) Around 800,000 cars in Beijing were off the roads Monday as new traffic rules came into force in the city. The new measure would help reduce pollution, officials ...
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August 25th, 2008 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
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Beijing, Aug 25 (DPA) China failed to win any medals in the human rights department during the Beijing Olympics, a rights watchdog said Monday.The Chinese government "blatantly and successfully" used the Games ...
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August 17th, 2008 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
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Beijing, Aug 17 (IANS) American swimmer Michael Phelps' signature used to be worth just $25 before the Beijing Olympics, but has shot up to $500 after his exploits here. This is expected ...
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August 5th, 2008 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
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DPA
Beijing, Aug 5 (DPA) China has imposed restrictions on the access of Chinese and foreign media to Beijing's sensitive Tiananmen Square, requiring them to apply in advance to film or conduct interviews ...
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July 20th, 2008 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
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Xinhua
Beijing, July 20 (Xinhua) The Olympic Forest Park here will serve as an emergency shelter for audience and players of Games, should a natural disaster or terrorist attack hit the city, an ...
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July 16th, 2008 - 10:26 am ICT by IANS
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By Pranay Sharma
Beijing, July 16 (IANS) Car owners in Beijing will have to remember the last digit of their licence plates and the day of the week before taking their vehicles out ...
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July 15th, 2008 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
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By Pranay Sharma
Beijing, July 15 (IANS) Exotic items like dog meat may be missing from the food menu in China during the Olympics scheduled to begin Aug 8. Authorities here have asked ...
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July 12th, 2008 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
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London, July 12 (ANI): China has said that it will offer up to 50, 000 pounds to anyone providing tip-offs that prevent security threats, demonstrations or attacks on foreigners at next ...
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July 10th, 2008 - 9:51 pm ICT by ANI
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By Ravinder Singh Robin
Beijing, July 10, (ANI): Concerns over pollution and traffic congestion has prompted the Chinese Government to encourage people to bike their way through the mega event, which commences ...
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