Doctors blame corruption for failure to appoint Health Officer

Source:MUSSOORIE, 12 Jan: Due to the alleged corrupt practices in the State Health Ministry, the important post of health officer has remained vacant for two years, here, hindering routine work and jeopardising...

Bangladesh presidential election next month

After returning to a democratic governance Bangladesh is gearing up to elect next president. So far a caretaker government was running the day to day affairs in the country.  " Having just elected a new parliament and installed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government,...

Sheikh Hasina Wajed Sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister

After her landslide victory in general elections held by an army-backed administration Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina has taken over as Prime Minister of Bangladesh marking her return to power for a second...

The fall of Dhaka

Mohammad Jamil On 16th December 1971, Pakistan was dismembered as a result of an international intrigue’ of course India was the main player whereas the former USSR helped India to implement the insidious plan to disintegrate Pakistan. Unfortunately, Pakistan’s...

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka - 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights - Dhaka

Well it was Sri Lanka's day as Dilshan and Kapugedera stole the limelight. The Bangladesh team would be kicking themselves after grabbing three top order wickets, they allowed the pair of Dilshan and Kapugedera to get away. SL scored an amazing 371 runs of 90 overs at more...

Women cruise to a historic high in Bangladesh elections

Bangladesh elections results have put Sheikh Hasina led Awami league in the power and also elected a large number of women in National Parliament. A record number of candidates were trying their luck in the...

Fire consumes restaurant in Mussoorie

MUSSOORIE, 29 Dec: “Water water everywhere, but not a drop to fight fire.” This would be most aptly said for an incident of fire that occurred at Gun hill near Kulri Bazaar, here, in which a restaurant was...

Himanshu murder – who’s to blame?

warning Graphic pictures Latest:By AMRISH bAAGRIDEHRADUN, 29 Dec: A man loved her from the depth of his heart, but she reportedly killed him with the help of a new boyfriend. It was saddening to report the murder...

Polls open in Bangladesh elections, Security tightened

Bangladesh's long-awaited 9th parliamentary elections have begun on Monday after two years of delay. Polls across the country opened at 0800 (0200 GMT) and close at 1600 (1000 GMT). Fifty-thousand troops have...

Record number of Women aspirants in Bangladesh elections

The women’s participation in politics in Bangladesh has always been very low and not many of them hold any elected office in Bangladesh. Although two of the top contenders to lead the country are women...

Bangladesh all set to hold elections on Dec 29, Explosives seized

Amidst tight security People in Bangladesh are all set to cast their vote to elect new government. This election has marked a new beginning in the Bangladeshi politics. The last time Bangladesh prepared for...

Computerised voters list of Bangladesh is ready: UN

Bangladeshis are eagerly awaiting the long-delayed general elections to bring back their South Asian country to democratic rule after two years of political wrangling under army control. Bangladeshis will go to...

Death penalty for Bangladesh militants who attacked British envoy

A Bangladeshi court  has ruled that the three men will be hanged for the attack, which killed three people and wounded the former British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury four years ago. Three policemen were...

Cops in coma as theft cases increase in Mussoorie

MUSSOORIE, 22 Dec: Not a week had passed when two shops here were burgled by unknown thieves, and yet another incident took place last night of attempted burglary. The thieves tried to break into the Nirankari...

Subdued Christmas, New Year celebrations at Jaypee Hotel

MUSSOORIE, 21 Dec: The recent Mumbai terrorist attacks and global meltdown have led hotels like Jaypee Residency Manor to completely restructure their plans for Christmas and New Year Celebrations. According to...

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