Society

SHIMLA - The 16,000-strong Himachal Pradesh police force Monday switched to a trendy blue new dress in place of the traditional khaki uniform, a top police official said here.

ALLAHABAD - He is all of 12 years but Utkarsh Tripathi painstakingly brings out a handwritten newspaper every week to spread awareness among his peers on issues like the environment and female foeticide. And all this to satisfy his urge to "serve the country".

NEW DELHI - The Delhi Metro began 2011 with a safety awareness week Saturday.

AGRA - A healthy rivalry among social workers and voluntary agencies has helped set up a dozen night shelters for the poor and the homeless in this city of the Taj.

NEW DELHI - As the New Year dawns, hope runs high among the people. While most saw 2010 as a year of transit from bad times to better ones - the impact of the economic meltdown still being felt - the year 2011 is being viewed as a year of prosperity and joy.