Kochi — The Ernakulam Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church which had strongly stood for the closure of bars in the state has sought permission from the Excise Department for increasing production of wine from 1,250 litres to 5,000 litres on a yearly basis. A request in this regard was filedContinue Reading

Guwahati — Keeping cleanliness and public convenience in mind, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) installed North East region’s first e-toilet today at Maligaon, Guwahati. Two electronic public toilets, one each for male and female were launched by PHE Minister Sukur Ali Ahmed in the presence of Mayor of Guwahati AbirContinue Reading

Mumbai — Financial independence of women can help curtail violence against them by as much as 90 percent, National Commission for Women chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam said here on Saturday. “The NCW receives 250 complaints on daily basis… 70 percent are for domestic violence. We have noticed that when women own property orContinue Reading

Bhubaneswar — Women in distress can now expect prompt police assistance thanks to ‘Mo Sathi’, a mobile phone-based application, launched by chief minister  here on Friday. “I urge all women to make use of this technology for their own safety. I call upon police to promptly respond to women, usingContinue Reading