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October 24, 2009 11:48 AM

Vaishno Devi pilgrimage to cross eight million mark

For the first time in the history, pilgrimage to holy shrine of Goddess Vaishno Devi is set to cross eight million mark this year, going by the trends so far. Yatra to the cave shrine has reached seven million mark, a landmark achieved only once so far. In 2007, yatra to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine had...

October 24, 2009 11:48 AM

Vaishno Devi pilgrimage to cross eight million mark

For the first time in the history, pilgrimage to holy shrine of Goddess Vaishno Devi is set to cross eight million mark this year, going by the trends so far. Yatra to the cave shrine has reached seven million mark, a landmark achieved only once so far. In 2007, yatra to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine had...

October 24, 2009 9:04 AM

Nation celebrations Chhath

In Bihar, the Chhath Mahaparva is being celebrated with religious fervors and gaiety. On the banks of rivers, ponds and water reservoirs, lakhs of devotees will pay obeisance to the setting sun this evening and rising sun tomorrow morning. <br/>During Chhath Puja, worshippers practice fast...

October 24, 2009 9:04 AM

Nation celebrations Chhath

In Bihar, the Chhath Mahaparva is being celebrated with religious fervors and gaiety. On the banks of rivers, ponds and water reservoirs, lakhs of devotees will pay obeisance to the setting sun this evening and rising sun tomorrow morning. <br/>During Chhath Puja, worshippers practice fast...

October 24, 2009 8:45 AM

Govt plans to strengthen troop posts along the borders: HM

The Home Minister has said that the government is planning to strengthen troop posts along the borders and acquire modern weaponry and specialised vehicles for soldiers guarding the icy frontier. Speaking at the at the 48th raising day of the ITBP in New Delhi he said a reconstruction plan for the I...

October 24, 2009 8:45 AM

Govt plans to strengthen troop posts along the borders: HM

The Home Minister has said that the government is planning to strengthen troop posts along the borders and acquire modern weaponry and specialised vehicles for soldiers guarding the icy frontier. Speaking at the at the 48th raising day of the ITBP in New Delhi he said a reconstruction plan for the I...

October 24, 2009 8:42 AM

Govet plans to strengthen troop posts along the borders: HM

The Home Minister has said that the government is planning to strengthen troop posts along the borders and acquire modern weaponry and specialised vehicles for soldiers guarding the icy frontier. Speaking at the at the 48th raising day of the ITBP in New Delhi he said a reconstruction plan for the I...

October 19, 2009 8:48 AM

Police made first arrest in connection with Margao blast

In Goa, police have made the first arrest in connection with the Margao blasts when a man with alleged links to a Hindu right-wing group 'Sanatan Sanstha' was picked up yesterday. The arrest was effected as Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad sleuths joined the state police in investig...

October 12, 2009 12:43 AM

India &apos; Nigeria bilateral trade crosses 10 billion USD

Bilateral trade between India and Nigeria has touched new heights, crossing USD 10 billion marks for the first time. The trade between the two countries grew by 17 per cent in the last year to reach USD 10.22 billion, securing India's position as Nigeria's second largest trading partner. M...

September 29, 2009 9:02 AM

More operational and financial autonomy to DGPs

The Centre has asked states to give more operational and financial autonomy to Directors General of Police to acquire logistics and have a larger say in administrative matters. In a communiqu&apos; to the Chief Secretaries, the Home Ministry has asked state governments to delegate more power to the ...

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