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India, Pakistan to hold meeting on Kartarpur Corridor in March
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 7 (ANI): A team from Pakistan will be visiting India on March 13 to finalise the modalities for facilitating the visit of pilgrims through the Kartarpur Corridor.
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Kumbh Mela: Kashmiri Pandits demand access to PoK's Sharada Peeth shrine
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), [India], Feb 6 (ANI): In the magnificent Kumbh Mela, the members of the 'Save Sharada Committee Kashmir' have been pushing forward their demand of starting a pilgrimage for Kashmiri Pandits to Sharada Peeth, which is situated in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).<
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Kumbh 2019: NDRF rescues 12 pilgrims from drowning
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) Feb 2 (ANI): The NDRF rescued 12 Kumbh pilgrims from drowning after their boat capsized in the Ganges near the Sangam here on Saturday.
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Water ambulances for Kumbh pilgrims
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Pyaragraj (UP) [India] Jan 21 (ANI): In Pyaragraj, which is witnessing the largest human gathering, the Kumbh Mela authorities, have provided water ambulances for medical help in case of an emergency during the 2019 Kumbh Mela.
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In pictures: Pilgrims seek salvation at Kumbh Mela 2019
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 15 (ANI): One of the world's largest religious festivals, the Kumbh Mela kick started on January 15 at Prayagraj - formerly known as Allahabad - in Uttar Pradesh.
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Kumbh 2019: 2 crore take dip on first day
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 15 (ANI): About two crore pilgrims took a holy dip in the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mystic Saraswati on the first day of Kumbh 2019 being organised here from today.
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Punjab CM writes to Rajnath Singh, seeks passport waiver for Sri Kartarpur
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Jan 15 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has written to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, seeking passport waiver for the pilgrims who will be visiting the historic Sri Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan during 550th birth anniversary cel
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Trash skimmers clean river surface at popular Ganga ghats
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 14 (ANI): Millions of pilgrims flock to the ghats of the river Ganges every year to take a dip in its holy waters, which Hindus believe absolves them from all sins. It is believed that people are cleansed physically, mentally and spiritually at the ghats o
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Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 14 (ANI): The year 2019 has come with the enlighten celebration as it marks the beginning of Ardh Kumbh Mela, 2019 to be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
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Reliance Jio introduces 'Kumbh JioPhone' app for pilgrims
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Reliance Jio has introduced the 'Kumbh JioPhone' application that will enrich the spiritual experience of millions of pilgrims who will congregate during this year's Ardh Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj.
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Only 500 pilgrims to be allowed per day, says Pakistan's draft agreement o
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Dec 29 (ANI): Not more than 500 Sikh pilgrims will be allowed per day through the Kartarpur Corridor and a database of the pilgrims with their travel history will be maintained, Pakistan has said in a draft agreement that it plans to send to the Indian Government for si
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MEA recommends action in 23 passports missing case
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 15 (ANI): Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headed by Sushma Swaraj on Saturday directed the passport issuing authority to take action in the case pertaining to the missing of 23 passports of Sikh pilgrims who wanted to visit gurdwaras in Pakistan, said sources.
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