India

China wants to strengthen trade ties with India

Guangzhou, June 5 : With a sub-prime property crisis hitting US markets and a slowdown being witnessed in Europe, China is looking forward to enhancing trade ties with its neighbouring countries, a

WHO Urges Governments For Total Ban On Tobacco Ads

In a bid to protect the world’s 1.8 billion young people, the World Health

Sallu Makes His TV Debut With ‘10 Ka Dum’

Ace Bollywood actor Salman Khan is ready to make his TV debut on Sony Salman KhanEntertainment’s new

Household Dust Contains High Levels Of Toxic Lead – A Study

A study conducted by Toxics Link, a non government organization (NGO) in Delhi, revealed that household dust, collected from Delhi homes, carried high levels of lead, which may have serious effect on the health of its residents.

Representatives of Toxics Link stated that the high levels of lead may be common in other Indian cities as well.

The study was based on the dust samples collected from 57 households in Delhi. Harmful substances were found in samples, which were collected from the floor and the windows.

Dust from the floor had 31% lead while dust form the windows had 14% lead.

12 rebels killed in faction clashes in north-east India

New Delhi  - Twelve tribal rebels were killed in a clash between two groups in India's north-eastern Nagaland state on Wednesday, news reports said.

Gujjars disrupt rail and road transport in Rajasthan

Jaipur, June 4 : Gujjar protesters on Wednesday blocked a railway track in Dausa district of Rajasthan leading to suspension of several trains and disrupting traffic on a highway linking the state

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