Implement National Policy for Children: Activists
byNew Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Child rights activists Friday welcomed the government’s National Policy for Children launched Thursday, guaranteeing every child in India a…
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Green buildings can help India minimise power shortages
byNew Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Indian government must set stricter norms and push for the development of energy-efficient buildings so that the country…
Raped minor shifted to Lok Nayak Hospital
byNew Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The five-year-old girl battling for life after being repeatedly and brutally raped here for two days, was shifted to…
Political overtones to Kashmir’s spurious drug racket?
bySrinagar: An alleged spurious drug racket in government hospitals here is widely perceived to be not merely a health or medical issue but also…
Sheila Dikshit undergoes sinus surgery
byNew Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit Friday underwent a surgery for sinusitis in a city hospital, doctors said. Dikshit, 75,…
Delay in results declaration agitates Himachal University students
byShimla: Delay in declaring of results of post graduate classes has become a bone of contention in Himachal Pradesh University as students organizations are…
Sofia Vergara raising awareness about hypothyroidism
byNew York, April 19 (IANS/EFE) Emmy-nominated actress Sofia Vergara revealed her own bout with thyroid cancer and debuted as the spokeswoman for “Follow the…
SC order on reopening Karnataka mines brings relief
byBangalore, April 19 (IANS) Iron and steel firms in Karnataka are relieved over the Supreme Court order to allow reopening of mines in A…
China suspends wild bird sales over avian flu
byBeijing, April 19 (IANS) Chinese government has ordered suspension of wild bird sales in a bid to prevent spread of the H7N9 bird flu….
Hot, sunny Friday in Delhi
byNew Delhi, April 19 (IANS) A hot and sunny day is expected in the capital Friday with the maximum temperature expected to hover around…