Washington, June 21: With the stalemate between the Congress and the Left parties over the proposed Indo-US nuclear deal continuing in New Delhi, the US has once again reminded India that time was
Srinagar, June 21: Union Minister for Textiles Shankarsinh Vaghela will dedicate the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology and the Craft Development Institute to the nation here today.
These projects will give a boost to the promotion and development of textiles and handicrafts in the State.
The two projects are part of the Prime Ministers’ Special Package of Jammu and Kashmir launched at the cost of Rs. 6 crores and Rs. 10 crores respectively.
(Sonbhadra) U. P., June 20 : Development activities in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh hope to contain the spread of naxalism in the area.
Inhabited by a large proportion of tribals, the area has been home to Naxalites for a long time. The Naxalites usually hide in jungles and to effectively chase them, proper roads are a must.
Likewise, police stations are being upgraded alongside building of helipads to ensure a hassle-free transportation during any crisis.
Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir), June 19 : Bandipora’s affair with Tongas hasn’t ended in spite of the rest of the world moving towards fast cars and high technology.
People of Bandipora town, which is situated about 80 kilometers from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, still use the "Tonga" for transportation.
The Maharajas of Kashmir introduced Tonga here in the 1930s. It was a symbol of luxury at that time.
Srinagar, June 20 : A self-styled divisional commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit was killed in a joint operation by Handwara Police, Srinagar Police and 32 Rashtriya Rifles at Khaipora in Han