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PM Modi instructs BJP MPs to organise 150 km long pad yatras for Mahatma's
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday instructed BJP MPs to organise a 150 km long pad yatra (foot march) in their respective Lok Sabha constituencies between October 2 and 31 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
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There was no need to shut down National Highway: Farooq Abdullah
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Monday questioned the decision of Jammu-Kashmir government to restrict the use of Jammu-Srinagar highway by civilians during the Amarnath Yatra.
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Arrangements made for Amarnath Yatra causing trouble to Kashmiris: Mehboob
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 8 (ANI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has claimed that the arrangements made for the annual Amarnath Yatra are causing inconvenience in the day-to-day lives of the people of Kashmir and has requested Governor Satya Pal Malik t
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This Kanwar Yatra, drones, snipers to be used for surveillance
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Around 8,000 security personnel, drones, helicopters and snipers will be used for surveillance during the Kanwar Yatra this year, police said.
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Surat Fire Tragedy: Locals take out 'Asthi Yatra' for deceased children
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], July 7 (ANI): Locals took out an 'Asthi Yatra' here today for the 22 children who lost their lives in a major fire at coaching center 'Takshashila Arcade' in Sarthana area of Surat on May 24.
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J-K: Governor Satya Pal Malik reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 7 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday visited the transit camp in Pantha Chowk en route the annual Amarnath Yatra to review food, medical arrangements done for the pilgrims.
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Uttar Pradesh: DGP calls high-level meeting ahead of Kanwar Yatra
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh [India], July 07 (ANI): Director General of Police on Sunday called a meeting in Noida to take stock of arrangements ahead of Kanwar Yatra. Chief Secretary and other police officials from Uttrakhan
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If Hurriyat is ready, govt should initiate talks: Mehbooba Mufti
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 07 (ANI): If leaders of Hurriyat Conference are ready to talk, then the Center should use this opportunity to initiate a dialogue with the separatist group, said former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday.
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ITBP personnel administer oxygen to Amarnath yatris in Baltal
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 7 (ANI): Braving all odds, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel administered oxygen to over 50 pilgrims who were feeling breathless at 12,000 feet during the Amarnath Yatra on Sunday.
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Braving all odds, ITBP personnel shield Amarnath yatris in Baltal
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel were seen helping Amarnath Yatra pilgrims cross a rocky bridge at the foot of a waterfall in Baltal with shields in their hands.
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Himachal: Shrikhand yatra to start from July 15
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): The uphill yatra to the Shrikhand Mahadev peak in Kullu district, considered among the most difficult pilgrimages in the country is set to commence from July 15 and go on till July 25 this year.
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FM radio transmitter set up for Amarnath Yatra
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): On a request from the culture ministry the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has set up an FM radio transmitter on 103.7 MHZ frequency at Baltal, on the Amarnath route.
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