Transporting food grains for northeast India via Bangladesh begins
byAgartala, June 9 (IANS) Transporting food grains for the mountainous northeastern states of India via Bangladesh began Sunday, and the first consignment is expected…
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Sarovar Portico opens resort in Kashmir
bySrinagar: As peace returns to the Valley, Kashmir has started getting its share of high-end tourist facilities to cater to ever-increasing visitors. The latest is…
Climate change impacting food supply in Ghana
byAccra, June 9 (IANS) Nearly 700,000 people in Ghana are staring at hunger as climate change has started taking a toll on food security…
Making women financially independent
byNew Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Poverty-stricken women in some parts of the country have found succour in a government scheme that provides financial help…
Delhi hotels prioritise security for women guests
byNew Delhi, June 9 (IANS) From eva rooms, lady butlers to restricted elevators and only women’s wings – Delhi’s hotels are going the extra…
Dubai launches free zone for design, fashion
byDubai, June 9 (IANS) In the latest move to diversify Dubai’s economy, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has launched a new free zone, “Dubai…
Delhi plans to offer more to its aged residents
byNew Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Delhi government plans to set up more recreational centres for senior citizens in the city during the current…
Investment climate will improve: FICCI
byNew Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Industry is hopeful that the investment climate will improve after the next two quarters, said a survey conducted by…
Dubai promotes fashion, design, luxury market
byDubai, June 9 (IANS/WAM) A new district will be created in Dubai which will be dedicated to developing the Emirate’s fashion, design and luxury…
Sudan to halt South Sudan oil transit
byKhartoum, June 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sudan’s oil minister has told pipeline operators to halt the transit of South Sudanese oil, a ministry official said…