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It Happens: Ganga Dussehra Record

Kanpur, June 13 (ANI): Hindu devotees in Kanpur city of India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday made an attempt to create a record by offering a 51,000 meter-long cloth to holy river Ganges to mark Hindu festival, 'Ganga Dussehra', which commemorates birth of the river on earth. The 51,000 meter-long cloth extends from Bramhavrat Ghat area at one end of Kanpur and touches Jajmau area at the city's other end and was organised by volunteers in collaboration with Kanpur's main shrine of Lord Shiv. Devout Hindus in Kanpur took a holy dip in the river Ganges, prayed for their ancestors and sought the blessings of the Hindu goddess Ganga to get rid of their sins. Priests performed traditional Hindu rituals and chanted hymns on the banks of the river. Women and girls offered prayers for the well being of their families. The first 10 days of the month of June are said to honour the presence of river Ganges in India. According to a myth, the Ganges was gifted to mankind in answer to the penance undertaken by King Bhagirath of the legendary Sagara dynasty. Bhagirath prayed for the Ganges to descend onto the earth to wash the ashes of his dead brothers to give them salvation. However, another event organiser, said the attempt is to make the new federal government of Prime Minister Jun 13, 2014
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PM's first foreign visit will be to Bhutan to boost ties, says Foreign Secy Part - 2

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan will be a goodwill visit. Singh further said that Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval and senior officials will accompany the PM. Modi will meet the King, PM of Bhutan and address Parliament during the visit. Jun 13, 2014
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PM's first foreign visit will be to Bhutan to boost ties, says Foreign Secy Part - 1

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan will be a goodwill visit. Singh further said that Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval and senior officials will accompany the PM. Modi will meet the King, PM of Bhutan and address Parliament during the visit. Jun 13, 2014
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Bereaved families await justice as they observe 17th anniversary of Uphaar fire tragedy

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Bereaved relatives still await justice as on Friday they observed the 17th anniversary of Delhi's Uphaar Cinema hall tragedy in which 59 people lost their lives after a fire engulfed the theatre. Atleast 59 people were killed and over 100 were injured in a massive inferno that engulfed Uphaar cinema in south Delhi on June 13, 1997 during the screening of the film, 'Border.' Prayers to mark the anniversary of the disaster were organized in the capital today. Relatives performed special rituals in memory of the dead. President of the Association of the Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) and mother of two of the victims, Neelam Krishnamoorthy, blamed the Indian judicial system for the delay in justice. Jun 13, 2014
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Without water, east Ukrainians struggle to survive

For Aleksandra, 80, survival comes down to one thing - water. Like many others in the flashpoint eastern Ukrainian city of Slavyansk, she has come to central Lenin Square to fill her bottle from the stagnant pool at the fountain. Duration: 2:20 Jun 13, 2014
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Goa MLAs going to Brazil at their own expense, says Fisheries Minister

Panaji, June 13 (ANI): After sparking controversy among people and politicians, Goa MLA came with the verdict that all MLAs are going to Brazil to watch FIFA World Cup at their own expense. Fisheries Minister of Goa Avertano Furtado stated that because it had become a matter of controversy, all MLAs got together and decided that they will go to Brazil at their own expense. He also added that he is a sports person and is keen on getting some knowledge about Football tournaments as India is going to host one in 2017. Jun 13, 2014
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UP and Haryana sign MoU for bridge construction on River Yamuna

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Friday for construction of a bridge on River Yamuna. The high level bridge on the river will connect Bilaspur-Khojkipur Road of Haryana with Tanda-Kurdi-Nangal-Sai Mandir Chaproli-Barot Road in Uttar Pradesh. The principal secretaries of the both states signed the MoUs in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. The estimated cost of the bridge is around rupees 108.68 crore. Jun 13, 2014
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UP and Haryana sign MoU for bridge construction on River Yamuna

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Friday for construction of a bridge on River Yamuna. The high level bridge on the river will connect Bilaspur-Khojkipur Road of Haryana with Tanda-Kurdi-Nangal-Sai Mandir Chaproli-Barot Road in Uttar Pradesh. The principal secretaries of the both states signed the MoUs in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. The estimated cost of the bridge is around rupees 108.68 crore. Jun 13, 2014
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Congress workers protest outside BJP headquarters over water & power crisis in Capital

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Congress leaders and workers on Friday protested against water and power crisis in the capital outside BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Workers held banners, shouted slogans and broke mud pots to express their anger against the ruling BJP government. Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely slammed the AAP government for the problems being faced by public. Lovely then slammed the BJP for being ignorant towards the problems of people and blaming Congress instead. Lovely also added that Congress will keep holding protests until the problem of electricity and water is solved in the Capital. Jun 13, 2014
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Madhuri Dixit unveils Taj Mahal's new raga with Niladri Kumar

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Bollywood beauty and brand ambassador of Taj Mahal tea, Madhuri dixit unveiled its new raga with sitar maestro Niladri Kumar at a musical high tea held in the national capital New Delhi. The evening witnessed a mesmerizing classical and fusion musical performance by Niladri Kumar who played Taj Mahal's new darjeling raga for the audience. Speaking on the occasion, Niladri expressed his happiness to be a part of Taj Mahal tea. Madhuri who is a teetotaler even spoke about bollywood’s tea culture. Dressed aptly in a beautiful blue sari Madhuri looked as gorgeous as ever. Jun 13, 2014
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Gas leak in Bhilai Steel Plant sparks protest

Bhilai, June 13 (ANI): Workers union on Friday protested against gas leak at Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh, which left six people dead and many others unwell. Methane gas leaked after a pipeline bursted at the Bhilai Steel Plant. Workers of Democratic Steel Workers Union came out in droves and vented out their anger against the authorities. One of the protesting workers, Surendra, said the incident could have been avoided if the authorities had put safety measures in place. Gas leakage from blast furnace occurred due to breakdown in a water pump, affecting people working nearby in the plant premises. Jun 13, 2014
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