Pampore (J-K), Nov. 7 : Untimely rains have adversely affected saffron cultivation in the Pampore area of the Kashmir Valley this year.
The magnificently blue coloured saffron flowers are prized cash-crop of Kashmir. Being one of the world’s costliest spices, saffron is used both in cooking and for producing cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
Raipur, Nov. 7 : Several tribal girls of Raipur are getting access to education and acquiring vocational skills.
A visit to the Manpur area on the outskirts of Raipur showcases how tribal girls, are being offered an opportunity to educate themselves and learn various artistic skills.
Rukmani Markam, a student of the Kasturba Gandhi Avasiya Balika Vidyalaya in Manpur, said: “We are very happy to be here. The staff and teachers are very encouraging. We have been provided all required things.”
Deepa, another student, said: “ We are taught all subjects here. And, we are also encouraged to rise in life.”
Jorhat (Assam), Nov. 7 : Assam’s Jorhat district is steadily emerging as the education capital of the State.
With a literacy rate of 77.91 percent, which is way above the State average of 64.28 per cent and the national rate of 65.38 per cent, Jorhat is an inspiration for other parts of the State.
Many people are of the opinion that Jorhat also has the highest number of doctrates. It has shown the path to success to the other 26 districts of Assam.
Imphal, Nov. 7 : Sepak-Takraw, the kick volleyball game of far eastern origin, continues to attract sports lovers here.
Participating in the 19th edition of the championship, which commenced here on Wednesday (Nov. 5), the Manipur’s defending champion teams of men and women carried on the winning streak with straight victory over Delhi at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium in their inaugural matches.
Brussels - At Friday's European Union summit on the reform of global financial markets, the French government, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, proposed five guidelines for future action which it wants EU states to back at a global summit on November 15.
TOTAL REGULATION: "No financial institution and no market segment must escape regulation or supervision," the paper says.
Taipei- Taiwan's October exports fell by nearly 2 billion US dollars compared with September due to the global financial crisis, the Finance Ministry said Friday.
Taiwan's October exports totaled 20.8 billion US dollars, down by 1.88 billion US dollars or 8.3 per cent from September.
This is the biggest decline in terms of cash volume since July 2007, and the biggest percentage of decrease in six years and 9 months, the ministry said.
Pampore (J-K), Nov. 7 : Untimely rains have adversely affected saffron cultivation in the Pampore area of the Kashmir Valley this year.
Jorhat (Assam), Nov. 7 : Assam’s Jorhat district is steadily emerging as the education capital of the State.
Imphal, Nov. 7 : Sepak-Takraw, the kick volleyball game of far eastern origin, continues to attract sports lovers here.
Brussels - At Friday's European Union summit on the reform of global financial markets, the French government, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, proposed five guidelines for future action which it wants EU states to back at a global summit on November 15.
Taipei- Taiwan's October exports fell by nearly 2 billion US dollars compared with September due to the global financial crisis, the Finance Ministry said Friday.
