-The Indian Express Data on cases of rape in India released by the NCRB has shown Delhi continues to top the list of cities where women are unsafe New Delhi: Crime data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on Tuesday has once again revealed a rise in number of rape cases against women in the national capital. The total number of rape cases in India for the year 2014...
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Bengal stands tall on ‘unsafe’ list -Dwaipayan Ghosh
-The Times of India Kolkata: It was in 2004 that Bengal had perched itself on the top half of the list of crimes against women. Ten years have passed in between but the state has failed to shed its 'unsafe' tag. The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data shows Bengal is still among the worst five performers as far as molestation, domestic violence, kidnapping of girls and human trafficking are concerned....
More »Weaving together heritage and social equity -SK Panda
-The Hindu Business Line The Prime Minister will launch the India Handloom brand today, the country’s first National Handloom Day India’s handloom fabrics are an integral part of the rich culture and heritage of India, and are appreciated world over for their colour, texture and design. During our freedom struggle, Mahatma Gandhi had stressed the need for hand spinning, handloom weaving and wearing India-made fabrics; thus khadi became an integral part of...
More »Onion prices up, govt to import 10,000 tonne -Dipak K Dash
-The Times of India NEW DELHI: In the past one month, onion prices have soared by 25% in Delhi and by almost 50% in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The highest increase of Rs 27 per kg has been recorded in Thiruvananthapuram. With indications of the high prices continuing for the next few weeks, government is set to place order for the import of 10,000 tonnes after opening tenders later this week. Sources...
More »West Bengal flood situation grim, Mamata monitors situation at control room
-PTI Kolkata: Flood situation in south Bengal districts remained grim on Monday after fresh water was released from different barrages, compounding the woes of over 37 lakh people in 12 affected districts. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who stayed at state secretariat Nabanna overnight to personally monitor the flood situation, would visit Habra and Ashoknagar areas of North 24 Parganas to monitor the relief and rescue operations there. "Flood situation in the...
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