Violent protests in Srinagar, five injured
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:27:19 +0530
There has been heavy security in Srinagar because of Hurriyat's call for a bandh and march to Maisuma.
Amarnath Yatra resumes after two days halt
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:23:47 +0530
The Amarnath yatra resumed on Friday after remaining suspended from Jammu for two days due to heavy rains along the yatra route in south Kashmir Himalayas.
UN declares access to clean water a human right
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:54:30 +0530
New York: The United Nations on Wednesday declared access to clean water a human right, voicing "deep concern" about a human necessity denied to almost 900 million people worldwide.
The 192-nation body approved a resolution put forward by Bolivia and signed by 33 other states. There were 121 votes in favour and 41 abstentions.