Mushroom Cloud Looms Over Beijing
June 19th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Beijing, June 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Video and photographic evidence of a multi-coloured ”mushroom cloud” hanging over Beijing’s skies has left internet users increasingly concerned, as they have been unable to determine what ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
China welcomes Year of the Dragon (Lead)
January 23rd, 2012 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) China Monday welcomed its Lunar New Year or the Year of the Dragon with celebrations across the country.The day marks the end of the winter in ... Read more...
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Hu joins Chinese New Year festivities
January 23rd, 2012 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) Setting aside his busy work schedule, Chinese President Hu Jintao joined groups of Beijing residents to celebrate the Lunar New Year festivities.Hu visited the city's Qianmen ... Read more...
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Beijing residents told to go slow on fireworks
January 21st, 2012 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 21 (IANS) As the quality of Beijing's air continues to give rise to concerns, many NGOs are asking the public to refrain from shooting off fireworks during the ... Read more...
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Two dead in China helicopter crash
August 18th, 2011 - 8:06 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 18 (IANS) At least two crew members died while two went missing after a police helicopter crashed into a water reservoir in Beijing, police said.There were five crew ... Read more...
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Beijing worries over booming population
July 19th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 19 (IANS) China's think tanks have called for stricter steps to be taken to control the capital's booming population.The population pressures were likely to become stronger in the ... Read more...
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Careless garbage dumping could soon cost Beijing residents dearly
November 20th, 2010 - 6:57 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Nov 20 (ANI): Residents in Beijing would now have to think twice before dumping their garbage at an improper spot around residential areas as they might end up paying up to ... Read more...
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Severe sandstorm plagues Beijing
March 20th, 2010 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Mar. 20 (ANI): A severe sandstorm hit Beijing on Friday night, packing the Chinese capital with strong winds and tonnes of sand.On Saturday morning, the Beijing residents woke up to see ... Read more...
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China’s CCTV tower: the ‘naked truth’ unveiled
September 2nd, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
By Andreas Landwehr
Beijing, Sep 2 (DPA) While architecture should inspire, the "naked truth" now uncovered by Chinese media about the ambitious new Beijing headquarters of the state-run television CCTV might go a ... Read more...
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China riot death toll crosses 100 mark, 800 injured
July 6th, 2009 - 3:05 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, July 6 (ANI): Over 100 people have been killed and 800 injured in riots that broke out Sunday in Xinjiang province in western China. Initial reports said that just four people ... Read more...
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Beijing’s new traffic rules take 800,000 cars off roads
October 13th, 2008 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
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 ... Read more...
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Human rights group gives Beijing Games negative verdict
August 25th, 2008 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
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 ... Read more...
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Wayne’s song inspires Phelps (Olympic side-lights)
August 17th, 2008 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
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 ... Read more...
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China restricts media access to Tiananmen Square
August 5th, 2008 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
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 ... Read more...
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Olympic Forest Park to serve as shelter in emergency
July 20th, 2008 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
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 ... Read more...
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Private cars to be on Beijing streets on alternate days
July 16th, 2008 - 10:26 am ICT by IANS
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 ... Read more...
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Restaurants asked to keep dog meat off menu during Olympics
July 15th, 2008 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
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 ... Read more...
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China offers up to 50K pounds for Olympics terror tip-offs
July 12th, 2008 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
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 ... Read more...
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Now, bike your way through the Beijing Olympics
July 10th, 2008 - 9:51 pm ICT by ANI
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 ... Read more...
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