Hundreds of miles from their homes, a group of labourers are toiling in a cold Indian Himalayan desert to repair some of the world's highest roads. In this picture taken on May 17, 2019, road maintenance workers from Jharkhand state work along Pangong Lake road in northern India's Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir state. These labourers are toiling in a cold Indian Himalayan desert to repair some of the world's highest roads. Stationed near Chang La pass which is perched at a height of 5,360 metres (17,590 feet). Stationed near Chang La pass which is perched at a height of 5,360 metres (17,590 feet), the 13 men, whose home is the low-lying eastern state of Jharkhand, have little experience of cold climes. They have been hired for four months in the Tangtse district of Ladakh, where blizzards can rage throughout the year, to ensure that the key tourist route to the picturesque Nubra Valley and Pangong lake is in good condition. Their back-breaking stint will … [Read more...] about Indian workers toil at one of world’s highest roads
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Vietnam joins “3500LIVES Global Road Safety Campaign” for the first time
The Hanoitimes - "3500LIVES Global Road Safety Campaign" is a global campaign to raise the awareness of people around the world about road traffic safety. Curbing private vehicles to ease traffic pressure in downtown Hanoi Hanoi strengthens measures to reduce traffic congestion in 2019-2021 The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in collaboration with the Vietnam National Traffic Safety Committee on March 19 launched "3500LIVES Global Road Safety Campaign" and announced Vietnam’s commitment to implement the United Nations’ traffic accident reduction goals. With the participation of 3000 people, the campaign conveyed the message of "Safe travelling, saving thousands of lives", encouraging the community to follow the FIA’s 12 golden rules, contributing to raising people’s awareness of obeying road traffic law, thereby repelling traffic accidents and minimizing casualties. Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The represents the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam joins “3500LIVES Global Road Safety Campaign” for the first time
Cat meat on Vietnam bus headed to local pubs: police
Hundreds of cat carcasses, with all fur removed, are detected on a trans-Vietnam bus on March 1. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyet Trieu Hundreds of cat carcasses found on a trans-Vietnam bus in seven styrofoam boxes were meant for local pubs, police believe. Acting on a tip from locals, police in the southern province of Binh Duong last weekend found the cat carcasses in a bus coming from the northern province of Thai Binh. The discovery was made when the bus stopped in Di An Town for gasoline. The carcasses were stored in ice. The bus driver said he had been hired to carry the seven boxes from Thai Binh to Binh Duong, but did not know what they contained. Police said they suspect the cat meat was meant for local pubs. They confiscated the boxes and disposed off the meat. They said the driver will be investigated for "transporting goods of unknown origin." Vietnam does not have laws related to killing, selling and eating cat and dog meat. Recently, Hanoi authorities called on residents … [Read more...] about Cat meat on Vietnam bus headed to local pubs: police
For sale: Australian pub in the middle of nowhere
For landlord David Brook, whose grandmother owned the Birdsville hotel between 1920-46, the pub’s isolation is its chief selling point. — AFP PhotoViet Nam News BIRDSVILLE — One of Australia’s most well-known pubs, located in the country’s remote outback thousands of km from major cities, is on the market for the first time in decades and attracting local and international interest. The 134-year-old Birdsville Hotel is the sole watering hole for the town of Birdsville — population: 140 — and having a drink there has become a must-do for the tourists who make the trek to the town for its centuries-old annual horse races and thriving music festival. Owner David Brook — whose family has lived in Birdsville since the late 1880s — said the property agents told him there had been "interest from afar" by people wanting to invest in or manage the pub, which is more than 600km from the nearest big town. For Brook, who bought the … [Read more...] about For sale: Australian pub in the middle of nowhere
AAV supports #3500LIVES campaign spearheaded by the fia to reduce fatalities on the world’s roads
The training session covered topics such as safe motorcycle driving skills, the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving, and the importance of helmet use. Every day, 3,500 people are killed on the world’s roads. Young people are particularly affected as road crashes are the number one cause of death of 15 to 29 year olds. To combat this alarming trend, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) funded our project under the Road Safety Grants Programme to support the #3500LIVES campaign through trainings and public awareness initiatives focused on key “golden rules” for road safety. In particular, we are working on four focus areas: use a child safety seat, buckle up, don’t text and drive, and wear a helmet. The campaign is being implemented in Vietnam from 1 June to 31 July 2018. Previously, as part of the campaign, a training workshop for 200 parents on the use of child seats and car seatbelts was held on 25 June, 2018 at the … [Read more...] about AAV supports #3500LIVES campaign spearheaded by the fia to reduce fatalities on the world’s roads