Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) In a key verdict, the Lahore High Court has held that a woman has the right to recover her full deferred dower even after obtaining a divorce through Khula, as the dissolution of marriage due to the husband’s misconduct does not impact her entitlement adversely.
Jammu, April 20 (IANS) National Conference President and former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah blamed the “division” and “hatred” between communities that led to the violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad.
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) Vijaya Rahatkar made an appeal to the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, to urgently address the problems of violence-hit victims and families, stating that the responsibility of ensuring safety and justice lies with the state government.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) As the sacred Char Dham Yatra is set to commence from April 30, the National Health Mission (NHM) has intensified preparations to ensure the health and safety of lakhs of pilgrims expected to visit the holy shrines in Uttarakhand.
Tumakuru, April 19 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that untouchability persists in the country, while educational equality has also remained elusive.
Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said on Saturday that restoring peace in violence-hit Murshidabad is the top priority, while asserting that people in the area are not happy with the state government.
Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand), April 19 (IANS) The doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham will officially reopen on May 2 while that of Shri Badrinath Dham will open on May 4, a spokesperson from the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) said.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, on his birth anniversary, lauding his courage and selfless service.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) In a remarkable development, the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, a noted Hindu scripture and Natyashastra, an Indian treatise on performing arts have been included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the development as a proud moment for every Indian.
Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Thursday criticised the state government over the inconclusive meeting of the special Cabinet on the caste census, saying it is a mega drama which is continuing like a television serial.
