New Delhi - Hundreds of students joined a march in India's eastern state of Orissa to protest a proposed plant by South Korean steelmaker Posco, news reports said Monday.
The students carried banners and posters at Dhinkia in the coastal district of Jagatsinghpur, about 100 kilometres south of Orissa's capital, Bhubaneswar, the IANS news agency reported, citing police.
Posco, or the Pohang Iron and Steel Co, signed a deal with the Orissa government in June 2005 to build a steel plant in Jagatsinghpur by 2016. The project has been delayed by months of protests by thousands of villagers claiming it would deprive them of their homes and livelihoods.
New Delhi - Indian markets slid by more than 6 per cent soon after opening Monday, tracking drops on other Asian markets.
The benchmark 30-share Sensitive Index of the Bombay Stock Exchange dipped by more than 6 per cent to 8,051, its lowest point in three years, soon after opening. It recovered marginally and was trading at 8,279.27, about 4.85 per cent lower, by mid-morning.
The broader 50-share Nifty index of the National Stock Exchange also dipped by 6.39 per cent and was trading at 2,418.9.
Srinagar, Oct. 26 : Besrakh, the traditional sweet crispy dish of Kashmir valley, is a highly demanded item here. Today, it has its lovers around the world. This snack for all times commands a good demand through out the year.
There are several families who have been preparing it for generations to meet the market demand.
"Kashmiris like Besrakh and relish this crispy snack at any time of the year. It is also used for the purpose of gift to one''s in-laws and during marriages. The sweet is distributed to neighbours. Everyone likes it," said Ashiq Ahmed, local
Guwahati, Oct. 26 : A visit to the Umananda Temple at Peacock Island near Guwahati offers a chance to see the endangered Golden langurs (Trachypithecus Geei), a rare species of primates. They have taken shelter in the compound here.
Built by an Ahom king in 1594, the temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is today visited by scores of such tourists who come here particularly for these rare monkeys and enjoy spending time with them.
At this temple, the Hindu gods and goddesses are engraved on the rock walls. These sculptures represent the craftsmanship of the Assamese artisans.
New Delhi - Indian markets slid by more than 6 per cent soon after opening Monday, tracking drops on other Asian markets.
Srinagar, Oct. 26 : Besrakh, the traditional sweet crispy dish of Kashmir valley, is a highly demanded item here. Today, it has its lovers around the world. This snack for all times commands a good demand through out the year.
Guwahati, Oct. 26 : A visit to the Umananda Temple at Peacock Island near Guwahati offers a chance to see the endangered Golden langurs (Trachypithecus Geei), a rare species of primates. They have taken shelter in the compound here.
