India

KOLKATA - The Indian traditional artwork of Kantha or embroidery has empowered the poor women in West Bengal.

SRINAGAR - The project of setting up the International Trade Centre in Srinagar remains a distant dream for the traders, as the state government has failed to start the construction process.

NEW DELHI - At an all-party meeting called by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar here today, the government conveyed to the Opposition that it will move a resolution for Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) in the House on February 22, which will be followed by a discussion on the floor of the House, according to sources.

LEIMAKHONG - Defence Minister AK Antony visited a unique boy's Hostel-Disha, being run by the Army in Leimakhong in Manipur.

PATNA - Thirteen people have been arrested in Samastipur district of Bihar on Sunday for their involvement in sale of illicit liquor.