Taj city upset over losing airport
May 9th, 2012 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, May 9 (IANS) Agra is furious. If its business leaders are to be believed, an airport that citizens of the Taj city were lobbying for may now come up ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Protests against exploding dog population in Srinagar
February 18th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) Civil society activists Saturday staged a protest here against the growing dog menace in Srinagar where the canine population is reported to be over 100,000.The situation ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Brazil has 14 of world’s 50 most violent cities
January 14th, 2012 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 14 (IANS) Of the 50 most violent cities across the world, 14 are in Brazil, a Mexican think-tank said Friday.The word's most violent city is ... Read more...
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Soon, fly into Taj city from global destinations
August 25th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Aug 25 (IANS) Global tourists may finally be able to fly directly into Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal that attracts millions every year.While the civil aviation ministry ... Read more...
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Kashmir valley starts seventh day under curfew
August 30th, 2008 - 12:31 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 30 (IANS) The Kashmir valley continued to be under curfew for the seventh consecutive day Saturday, but officials said restrictions would be relaxed in a phased manner in the state's ... Read more...
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Bangladesh must change its mindset towards India: Dhaka elite
August 3rd, 2008 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Aug 3 (IANS) Bangladesh must "change its mindset" and foster closer ties with larger neighbour India for mutual good and for the good of the South Asian region, said politicians, academics ... Read more...
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No time for toilet-training, Aussie kids trotting off to school in nappies! (Re-issue)
July 6th, 2008 - 10:16 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 6 (ANI): More and more kids in Australia are being sent to school in nappies, as parents are not willing to toilet-train them.With the introduction of the prep year, ... Read more...
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Bird sanctuary a bone of contention in dry Agra
April 12th, 2008 - 9:51 am ICT by admin
By Brij Khandelwal
Agra, April 12 (IANS) A water reservoir developed by the British has been notified as a bird sanctuary. But Agra residents are peeved as they feel the winged visitors seem ... Read more...
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