Smriti Irani reaffirms India`s commitment to UNESCO ideals, highlights govt's initiatives on education
Union Human Resource Development Minister has reaffirmed India's commitment to the ideals of UNESCO.
Nov 17, 2015, 21:04 PM IST
China welcomes UNESCO listing of Nanjing massacre files
China on Saturday welcomed UNESCO's inscription of documents related to the massacre of civilians in Nanjing city by Japanese troops in WW-II on UN Memory of the World Register despite firm opposition from Japan.
Oct 10, 2015, 21:52 PM IST
Syria archaeological sites looted `on industrial scale`: UNESCO
Archaeological sites in Syria are being looted "on an industrial scale" and the proceeds from the plunder are funding Islamic State extremists, the head of UNESCO warned Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:08 PM IST
Syria archeological sites looted `on industrial scale`: UNESCO
Archeological sites in Syria are being looted "on an industrial scale," with proceeds being used to fund Islamic State extremists, the head of UNESCO warned Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 15:13 PM IST
Hopeful of Unesco nod for $16 billion Adani coal project: Australia
Land issues should be resolved in 2-3 months for the USD 16 billion Adani Carmichael coal project, which is at the centre of a controversy over the green lobby apprehending danger to the Great Barrier Reef, Australian High Commissioner Patrick Suckling said Friday.
Jun 05, 2015, 23:18 PM IST
Airtel partners with UNESCO to impart IT training
Bharti Airtel Tuesday said it has partnered with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to impart technological skills to 5,000 people in sub-Saharan African nation Gabon.
Oct 21, 2014, 18:41 PM IST