Venice in Srinagar: Water-taxis on the Jhelum

Venice in Srinagar: Water-taxis on the Jhelum Srinagar: The waterfront near Srinagar has begun to look like Venice thanks to the newly-launched water taxis. They are expected to hit two birds with one stone, easing road traffic on the one hand and luring in more tourists on the other. The taxis have been launched on the Jhelum to ferry office goers who want to avoid traffic snarls. The eight-seaters will run from Lal Chowk zero bridge to...
08:01 AM, May 06, 2012

Amid water crisis ADB wants India to increase tariff

Amid water crisis ADB wants India to increase tariff ADB is involved in improving municipal water supply situation in India. ...
08:33 PM, Jun 25, 2009

City of Joy in troubled waters over water tax

City of Joy in troubled waters over water tax Cape Town: Australia's last-wicket pair saved their team from being bowled out for the lowest total in Test history as both teams collapsed on an extraordinary second day of the first Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday. Australia's dramatic and near record-breaking collapse, less than two hours after they had skittled South Africa out for 96, left the Proteas needing 155 more runs with nine wickets in hand...
11:38 PM, Mar 17, 2008

Kolkata to levy taxes on domestic water usage

Kolkata to levy taxes on domestic water usage London: The lone Indian batsman to click in what has been a miserable Test series against England, Rahul Dravid admitted that his side has been beaten by a much better team and the collective failure of the visitors needs introspection. Sadly, collectively it's been a tough tour. It's been a long time since it has happened. Generally 2-3 guys succeed in every series, people have bad tours but this is...
09:48 AM, Feb 23, 2008
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