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Updated October 05, 2008

The eleventh of September is of current worldwide significance as a day of infamy when innocent thousands perished. Much as that tragic day in 2001 seared into world history, was wrought by people filled with the utmost hatred, another former September 11, in 1906, will also forever be remembered, this time as the date on which Mohandas (Mahatma) Karamchand Gandhi proclaimed Satyagraha - (Truth-Force), his through philosophy for the emancipation of suffering humanity, through the path of truth and non-violence, hence Truth-Force.
On October 2, 2008, was held a tandem commemoration: the 139th anniversary of the birth year of Mahatma Gandhi - aptly linked with the second International Day of Non-Violence, established by the U.N. General Assembly as a day of promoting peace and good will globally. The event included the Annual Gandhi Memorial Lecture, this year delivered by P.M. Meles Zenawi, a Photographic exhibition of Gandhi's life and work, the unveiling of three special commemorative postal stamps by the Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Communication and the release of 'Hind - Tenkara Democracy, the Amharic version of the book titled 'India- A Dynamic Democracy'.
Seen prominently is PM Meles Zenawi with on his right Ambassador Gurjit Singh of India and his wife Neeru Singh, and on his left Abdoulie Janneh, Executive Secretary of the UNECA and Junedi Sado, Minister of Transport and Communication lighting the lamp.

Tenants object eviction notice

By Groum Abate

The Agency for Government Houses (AGH) has written eviction letters to its over 600 tenants warning that they should leave the houses in ten days period.
Some of the tenants protesting the eviction took their complaints to the Ministry of Works and Urban Development (MoWUD) and then to the Prime Minister's Office.
According to these tenants, the board of directors headed by Abadula Gemeda, had accepted their appeal in 2005 and decided in their favor. The over 700 tenants, then, are said to have bought the keys to the house from previous tenants and occupy the houses illegally.

Fuel price rise despite global ease

By Groum Abate

Despite the global oil price decline in recent weeks, Ministry of Trade and Industry announced that it has increased oil and oil products prices on Friday October 3, 2008.
The much anticipated fuel price readjustment that has been excepted to be implemented when the global oil prices were shooting up to a record high of 150 dollars a barrel, has now been adjusted on regular petrol from the previous 9.61 birr per litre to 10.15 birr a litre here in the capital.

Parliament opens tomorrow
Auditor General’s report among first week’s agenda

By Kirubel Tadesse

The third parliament's fourth year starts tomorrow Monday, October 6, 2008, with the House of Peoples' Representatives and Federation joint session expected to deliberate on President Girma Woldegiorgis opening remarks.
The opening session which will be televised live to the nation is open for diplomats residing here in Addis Ababa and other invited guests to the House for this first session.

Authority underlines local bakeries’ shortcomings

By Addis Mulugeta

Following a thorough study on bakeries in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian Quality and Standard Authority (EQSA) concluded that they are not fully equipped and fail to meet the standard set.
For the viability of the study, which was started in March 2008, a committee composed of 16 people from different disciplines and professions was formed.

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Tenants object eviction notice

Fuel price rise despite global ease

Parliament opens tomorrow Auditor General’s report among first week’s agenda

Authority underlines local bakeries’ shortcomings

Three decades of caring

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Another Obelisk which needs Re-Erection: The Monolithic Mystery of Aksum

India and Ethiopia: 60 Years of Friendship

Parliament opens tomorrow
Auditor General’s report among first week’s agenda

Another Obelisk which needs Re-Erection:
The Monolithic Mystery of Aksum

India and Ethiopia:
60 Years of Friendship