Jammu: In a drive against sex determination tests the Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday sealed 18 Ultra Sound Clinic (USCs) for violating norms. "We have so far sealed 18 Ultra Sound clinics during a campaign launched against illegal and unlawful operation of these clinics in Jammu region during past 3 days period," senior officials of state health ministry said. Giving a break-up, they said six such clinics were sealed...
04:12 PM, May 01, 2011
Srinagar: Major embarrassment for Jammu and Kashmir as the state that once boasted of the best sex ratios in the country is now reporting a drastic decline in the numbers of the girl child. The government has now cracked down on illegal clinics that allegedly conduct sex-determination tests. This crackdown came after the latest census revealed a shocking statistic in the sex ratio. The number of girls per thousand boys...
11:13 AM, Apr 30, 2011
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06:48 PM, Dec 09, 2009
As the tension was ratcheted up during the dying overs of the match, the nerves told most on Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara. In the 48th over, with India needing 27 runs off 17 deliveries, R Ashwin swung a Lasith Malinga and the result was a top edge high in the air towards point. As Ashwin dejectedly ran towards the other end, certain of his fate, the fielder at point ran...
09:41 PM, Apr 23, 2008
New Delhi: Bishan Singh Bedi, the former India captain and one of the selectors who picked the World Cup winning squad in 1983, says India will have to get "at least 50 more runs" in each match "to compensate for the lack of incisive bowling and sharp fielding". The outspoken veteran bowler of the famous spinning quartet of the seventies agrees that though the Indians can "destroy" any attack, their...
08:45 AM, Dec 13, 2007
Karachi: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi turned to the iconic duo of Wasim Akram and Imran Khan to seek advice for a successful World Cup campaign and both the former captains advised him that keeping the side united would be the key to winning the trophy. "Yes I spoke to Imran Khan and Wasim Akram as I idolise them for their exploits for Pakistan cricket and both were very supportive and...
11:01 PM, Dec 12, 2007
New Delhi: Gary Kirsten's low-profile coaching approach has been instrumental in Indian cricket team's success in recent years and it will be a big loss for the team when he quits after the World Cup, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said on Tuesday. Akram rated Kirsten as one of the best coaches in the world and said his three-year association with India has done wonders for the team. "Gary has...
11:23 PM, Dec 03, 2007
Should pre-natal sex determination tests be allowed? ...
02:48 AM, Jul 04, 2007
The couple has challeged the Pre-Natal Diagnostics Test Act in court. ...
09:23 PM, Jul 03, 2007
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