Regions

Castorseed Aug 08 contract sees downward trend (Deepika)

7 Jul 2008

Mumbai, Jul 5 (UNI) Castorseed August '08 contract fell by Rs 14 today to close at Rs 2,910 per quintal from its last close, on profit booking by bear opertors and lack of demand from producing centres like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and southern regions, traders at the Bombay Commodity Exchange said.

Water, waste tackled at confab (Manila Bulletin)

6 Jul 2008

In a gathering of environmentalists from different global regions, the critical issues of waste and water and the leadership roles women play in these concerns were tackled in an international symposium held last week at Century Park Hotel in Malate, Manila.

Blasts heard near Pakistan's capital (Newsday)

6 Jul 2008

Police were investigating two large explosions heard near the Pakistani capital on Monday, as the government was engaged in a military operation against militants in its northwestern tribal regions.