Monsoon arrives in Delhi fortnight ahead of schedule
byNew Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Monsoon reached Delhi Sunday, two weeks ahead of the schedule, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. “Monsoon has reached…
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Heavy rains lash Maharashtra; farmers, politicians smile
byMumbai, June 16 (IANS) Monsoon has got off to a great start in entire Maharashtra this year, bringing cheers to farmers as well as…
There is more to why tigers are being killed in Uttarakhand
byDehra Dun : The state forest department staff, right from the time when the region was part of Uttar Pradesh till today when it…
Apollo Hospital offers senior citizens only OPD
byNoida, June 16 (IANS) An exclusive OPD service, complimentary pick up and drop facility and discounted consultation fee are among the latest offerings for…
New mental health bill bans electric shocks, gives right to treatment
byNew Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The right of mentally-ill patients to decide their mode of treatment, decriminalising suicide for them and a ban on…
IGNOU holds its first-ever pre-admission counselling
byNew Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is, for the first time, conducting pre-admission counselling to guide admission-seekers, an…
Global warming sees Bangladesh river destroying villages
byDhaka, June 16 (IANS) It is time for Mohammed Qader of Bahuka village in Sirajganj district to move again. For the seventh time in…
IGNOU introduces pre-admission counselling
byNew Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU) has introduced the first pre-admission counselling for academic programmes beginning this academic session,…
Heavy rains cripple Mumbai
byMumbai, June 16 (IANS) Heavy rains over two days have crippled suburban trains and hit life in Mumbai Sunday, officials said. Many low-lying areas…
Caution: Eating Goan frog legs could cause cancer
byPanaji, June 16 (IANS) Smoking cigarettes is not the only way to contract cancer. If one believes the Goa Forest Department, eating frog meat…