China voices ‘discontent’

Beijing, May 24: China on Saturday voiced its "strong discontent" over the meeting between British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, saying it was an interference in its internal affairs and it gravely hurt the feelings of Chinese.

"The British side, regardless of China’s serious concern, allowed the Dalai Lama to visit Britain, meet Mr Brown and other political figures and testify before a British parliamentary hearing on China’s human rights," foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang said. (PTI)

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Student’s body brought from UK

Vijayawada, May 24: The body of Jyothirmai, a medical student, who was killed in Birmingham in London, was brought to the city on Saturday.

The representatives from the Wolverhampton University in Birmingham Ashar, Jojennmetti and Roberts accompanied the body.

Jyothirmai’s family friends, including former mayor Jandhyala Shankar, former legislator Adusumilli Jayaprakash, deputy-mayor Anne Prasanna, received the body. The district administration also deputed senior officials to help the family in conducting the final rites.

Meanwhile, the representatives of the university assured the family members of the refund of Jyothirmai’s fee, which would be handed over to them soon. (PTI)