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First Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu flags off
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 26 (ANI): First Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu (8485m) comprising five Officers, two JCOs and eleven OR was flagged off by Director General Military Training on Tuesday.
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CATA and SRAM & MRAM sign historic agreement to perform prayers at Kulan M
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] March 22 (ANI/NewsVoir): In an economic environment struggling and grappling with depleting margins and lower than natural growth, there is one industry which seems to be bullish and buoyant. The tourism industry across the globe has been seeing a steady rise in traction in
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Jackie Chan, Wu Jing all set to reunite for action film
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 17 (ANI): The biggest action stars Jackie Chan and Wu Jing are coming together in an upcoming action film tentatively titled 'Climbers'.
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Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd. opens 'Zone by The Park' in Jammu
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir [India], March 15: Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd, opens "Zone by The Park, Jammu". This is the ninth hotel of its social catalyst brand, Zone by The Park. Nestled against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pir Panjal Mountains, Jammu is a sought-after tourist destination w
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Search operation of missing Army personnel trapped in avalanche continues
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab), [India], Feb 22 (ANI): Search operations for remaining five missing persons of the Army trapped in avalanche in Dogri Nala are underway with specialised mountaineers of Dogra Scouts as well as specialised equipment including thermal radars, Defence officials said on Frid
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Schools to remain closed in some districts of Uttarakhand in view of heavy
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], Feb 6 (ANI): All schools and Anganwadi centres in Bageshwar, Tehri, Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Champawat will remain closed tomorrow in the light of heavy rain forecast in the mountain ranges of the state.
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Fresh snowfall in Himachal, temp likely to dip to -3°C
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) [India] Feb 02 (ANI): Students in Kullu district on Saturday were seen crossing snow-capped mountains to reach schools as the state received a fresh spate of snowfall.
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Ancient pandas were not picky eaters, ate more than just bamboo
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 1 (ANI): They are cute, cuddly and are restricted to certain mountain ranges in southwestern China, eating bamboo alone. The giant panda of today has evolved to have distinctive teeth, skull and muscle characteristics, along with a special pseudo-thumb to support t
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Japanese airline introduces winter tourist spots in Yamagata
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Yamagata [Japan], Jan 28 (ANI): Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking steps to introduce popular sightseeing places in Yamagata, a prefecture on Japan's Honshu Island, is known for its mountains, wonderful winter spots, entertaining events, and culture.
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Bachendri Pal dedicates Padma Bhushan to her parents
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Mountaineer Bachendri Pal, who has been chosen for Padma Bhushan award, dedicated India’s third highest civilian award to her parents while thanking the Central government on Saturday.
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'Bikini Climber' famous for selfies on mountain peaks dies
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], Jan 22 (ANI) A Taiwanese woman, who became famous on the social media for taking selfies on top of mountain peaks dressed in a bikini, has died after falling down a ravine in Taiwan's Yushan national park, media reports said.
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Meghalaya CM inaugurates Orchid Lake Cottages to boost tourism in state
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Jan 18 (ANI): The northeastern state of Meghalaya is one of the most scenic places in the country and has a lot to offer visitors. Ranging from lush green mountains, scenic landscape and picturesque beauty, Meghalaya has emerged as a favourite destination for to
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