| Charri Mubarak to reach holy cave on Aug 26 |
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 Srinagar 20 August (UNI) The Charri Mubara, the holy silver Mace of Lord Shiva, left here on Monday to reach the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas on August 26, when the 60-day-long pilgrimage which commenced from June 28 will conclude.
Mahant Giri said he will pray for peace and prosperity in the country, particularly in the Kashmir valley. He said people irrespective of their faith have always supported the annual pilgrimage in the valley. The support of local population w.... |
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| Landslide kills 4, injured many in Kishtwar |
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 Kishtwar, Aug 20, (Agencies) At least four passengers were killed and many sustained injuries on Monday after a vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
An eyewitness said that a Matador on way from Udhampur to Kishtwar, carrying Yatries was hit by a landslide coming down from a hillock at Kulligad on the Kishtwar-Paddar road, resulting into a death of four passengers and many have sustained injuries.
Official sources said that they have.... |
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| Kashmir valley dresses a festive look on Eid-ul-Azha |
| Markets across Valley abuzz with shoppers |
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 Srinagar, Aug 20 (Agencies): Kashmir Valley is all set to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on Wednesday with traditional fervour and gaiety. Markets across the Valley, including the summer capital Srinagar, wore a festive look on Monday as people came out in large numbers to shop.
People in Kashmir usually observe Eid-ul-Azha for three days and the festival begins with congregational prayers in the morning. However, holidays are officially observed for the first two days of the festival.
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| Additional deployment of security personnel at sensitive places’ |
| Security forces asked to be vigilant on Eid-ul-Azha |
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 Srinagar, Aug 20 Agencies): The state government has directed authorities across the state to take all necessary security and other measures to ensure peaceful Eid-ul-Azha congregations and prayers.
One of the top officials of the government wished not to be named told local media news service agency that the Police and district administration in all the districts have been asked to make sure that security and other arrangements are well in place. “DCs, SSPs have also been directed to monitor .... |
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| India Pakistan troops exchange gunfire in Uri |
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 Srinagar:20 August(Agencies)
India and Pakistan army on Monday exchanged gunfire along Line of Control in Uri Sector of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Reports said that Pakistani army fired indiscriminately on Indian positions at Kamalkote area, however no loss of life of injury reported in the incident.
Sources claimed that the fire was ‘effectively responded’..... |
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| Prime Minister Narendra Modi says Defence cooperation is a key pillar of relationship between Indian and Japan |
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 New Delhi 20 August
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that defence cooperation is a key pillar of the relationship between India and Japan. He said this while interacting with visiting Japanese Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera, who called on him in New Delhi this morning. Mr Modi welcomed the strengthening of various defence dialogue mechanisms between the two countries, and the enhanced linkages between the armed forces of India and Japan. The Prime Minister also appreciated the prog.... |
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| Flood situation eases in Kerala; Relief and Rescue operations continue |
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 Kerala 20 August
The last stage of rescue operations is progressing in full swing in rain-hit Kerala where life is limping back to normalcy with the water gradually ebbing out of many regions.
Though the flood havoc has been relieved to some extent, the situation in Chengannur remains unchanged. As per reports, hundreds of people are still trapped in various locations there. The rescue operations using helicopter are continuing to save people trapped in remote locations.
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| Taliban insurgents kidnap over hundred bus passengers in Afghanistan's Kunduz province |
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 Afghanistan 20 August(Agencies)
In Afghanistan, Taliban today ambushed a convoy of buses in Northern Afghanistan and took more than 100 people hostage. The incident took place in Kunduz province. The spokesman for the Kunduz Governor, Esmatullah Muradi said the kidnapping happened this morning when three passenger buses were coming from Takhar province to the capital, Kabul.
He said the passengers were forced to step down and they have been taken to an undisclosed location. The police chie.... |
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| Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes immersed at Har-ki-Pauri in Haridwar |
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 Haridwar 19 August(Agencies)
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes were immersed at Har-ki-Pauri in Haridwar by his daughter Namita this afternoon.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP President Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and his Uttarakhand counterpart Trivendra Singh Rawat were present on the occasion.
Earlier this morning, three urns carrying ashes of the departed leader were collected from Delhi's Smriti Sthal.
His daughter Namita Bhat.... |
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| Kerala Floods: PM announces financial assistance of Rs 500 cr |
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 New Delhi 19 August(Agencies)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conducted an aerial survey of the flood-hit Kerala. He saluted the people of the rain-ravaged state for their "fighting spirit" and said the nation stands firmly with the state in this hour.
The Prime Minister assured that the centre will continue to support the State Government in all its endeavors.
Torrential rains, overflowing rivers and a series of landslides in Kerala forced over three lakh people in over 2,000 relief .... |
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