Himachal Hydropower Plants Remain Shut for Third Day
Shimla: The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd’s 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Power Project and Jaypee Karcham Hydro Corp. Ltd’s 1,000 MW Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Project…
Rains block Jammu-Srinagar highway, many stranded
Jammu: Incessant rains and landslides for two days have left many stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, considered the lifeline of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said…
Prisoner escapes from Jammu high security jail
Jammu: A prisoner escaped Wednesday from a high security jail in Kathua of Jammu region which houses many hardcore militants, an official said. A jail…
Nanomaterials contaminating soil, food crops?
Washington: Man-made nanomaterials (MNMs), used in popular cosmetic products such as shampoos, gels, hair dyes and sunscreens, may also be contaminating the quality and yield…
Assam asks railway to help people go back
Guwahati: Assam has asked Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to arrange special trains to allow northeastern people who had fled other states fearing attacks to return,…
Myanmar to launch satellite
Yangon: Myanmar will launch a small satellite with Japanese assistance, official media reported Wednesday. The satellite will be launched with the help of Marubeni Aerospace…
Music helps children improve listening, learning
Washington: A little music training in childhood can help improve brain functions in adulthood, especially the complex processing of sound involving listening and learning. “Based…
Bank Employees on 2 Day Strike, Oppose Amendments & Outsourcing of Jobs
Mumbai: Business and commercial activities across India were paralysed today as employees of public sector and private banks went on a two-day strike to protest…
Indian firm to invest in Pakistan
Islamabad: Indian firm Godrej wants to make an investment in Pakistan, a media report said. The investment will be made in the country by the…
P.C. Sorcar Produces Laser Documentary on Swami Vivekananda
Chicago: Denver-based Manick Sorcar, son of the legendary magician P.C. Sorcar, has produced a laser documentary on Swami Vivekananda as a tribute to the revered…