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Maoists call for strike in Jharkhand collapsing whole transportation system

Latehar, Sep 14 (ANI): Maoist organisation, People’s Liberation Front, called for a shutdown in red corridor of Jharkhand resulting in total collapse of the transportation system in Latehar district on Sunday. No public transport or heavy vehicle were seen plying on the National Highway (NH) 75 and NH 99 passing through the district. Even only a handful of light vehicles were seen on the roads. PLFI called the strike protesting the death of two labourers in the mining. Meanwhile, resident Bansi Singh said people are losing business due to this strike and they are scared of going out of their home and travel. Suspected Maoists blew up a stretch of the railway track between Latehar and Bendi stations in Daltonganj town derailing a goods train late on the night of September 09. Sep 14, 2014
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Early morning visit by rare Thorn rat takes Coimbatore by surprise

Coimbatore, Sep 14 (ANI): The sudden early morning appearance of a rare species of hedgehog, commonly known as Thorn rat, in a residential area on the outskirts of Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu caused much excitement as people came forward to feed and caress it. The thorn rat was rescued by a local villager near Kannampalayam village. A resident, Selvam, who rescued the thorn rat, has already handed over the animal to the Coimbatore zoo authorities. Hedgehogs are nocturnal creatures and, unless ill, are rarely seen out in the day. Most of the night is spent foraging for food and taking short naps. Sep 14, 2014
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BJPs Sakshi Maharaj receives flak over madarsas give education of terrorism remark

Unnao/ Lucknow, Sep 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janta Party MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday received flak over his controversial remark wherein he alleged that Madarsas give ‘education of terrorism’. He said that all educational institutions should be under government and under the same norms and that madarsas should not be given right to impart such education to the kids. Maharaj also alleged that no madarsas hoist Indian national flag on 15th August or 26th January. He also said that Muslim men try to convert Hindu girls and take his as a trade. Reacting on the same, Muslim Cleric Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said that madrasas cultivate & spread message of love and peace. He slammed the BJP MP and said that he should better upgrade his knowledge before commenting. Sep 14, 2014
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Tibetan Former PM-in-Exile felicitates Guinness record holder calligraphy artist in Dharamsala

Dharamshala, Sep 14 (ANI): Tibetan Former PM-in-Exile Samdong Rinpoche felicitated Guinness record holder calligraphy artist Jamyang Dorjee at an exhibition in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamsala. Dharmashala is hosting the first ever Ancient Art of Tibetan Calligraphy Exhibition at Mcleodganj TCV day school. Rinpoche inaugurated the two-day ancient art exhibition and appreciated this initiative that has brought Tibetan Calligraphy in limelight. Various pictures of calligraphy artist Jamyang Dorjee are being displayed at this exhibition for the visitors. Dorjee holds the Guinness World Record for the longest calligraphy scroll of 165 meters, in 2001. Sep 14, 2014
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Maoists burn five heavy vehicles in Jharkhand

Khunti, Sep 14 (ANI): A Maoist organisation, Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), torched five heavy vehicles and one car in Khunti district of Jharkhand. PLFI called for a shutdown in Jharkhand resulting in total collapse of the transportation system in Latehar district on Sunday (September 14). PLFI had announced a 48- hour strike starting from Saturday-Sunday midnight. Six vehicles torched on Sunday included five road construction machines and a car of the construction company engaged in construction work in the Khunti district. A local, Satish Kumar said that he was frightened when the Maoists banged the door at night and forcefully opened the door. Sep 14, 2014
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President emphasizes on use of Hindi language while speaking at Hindi Divas Event

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Speaking at the ‘Hindi Divas Event’, President Pranab Mukherjee emphasized on the importance of Hindi as a national language and appealed for popularization of the language. He further said that efforts must be made that Hindi is used for official transactions. He said that he was pleased to know that Official Language Department will soon come out with Hindi websites of all central ministries and departments. Sep 14, 2014
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Jitan Ram Manjhi talks to Rajnath Singh over attack on Bihar students in Manipur

Patna/ Imphal, Sep 14 (ANI): Chief Minister of Bihar, Jitan Ram Manjhi said on Sunday that he has spoken to Home Minister Rajnath Singh over the attack on students studying in northeastern state of Manipur. Reportedly, some students of Manipur attacked students of Bihar studying in National Institute of Technology (NIT) in the northeast over some dispute. Manjhi said he has requested Singh to ensure the safety of the students Bihar. In the aftermath of the fight, the Education Department of Manipur has issued an order asking authorities at NIT Manipur to take immediate necessary action to prevent recurrence of further unwanted fights among its students. Meanwhile, students' wing of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) had imposed an indefinite curfew on non-locals in pursuance of its demands for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur. Sep 14, 2014
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Feud within Amethis Sanjay Singhs family turns violent killing 1 constable

Amethi, Sep 14 (ANI): A family dispute turned violent in Amethi lead to death of a policeman and left many injured on Sunday. Clash between Congress MP and royal Sanjay Singh’s supporters and his son Anant Vikram Singh’s supporters occurred when Singh’s son and first wife were not allowed to enter the ancestral property Bhupati Bhawan. The mob turned violent and Police resorted to lathi charge to contain the situation wherein one police constable was injured and he later succumbed to his injuries. Sep 14, 2014
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Bangladesh to sensitize people about dangers of militancy

Dhaka, Sep 14 (ANI): Bangladeshi experts in Dhaka held a seminar to create awareness about the dangers of militancy in wake of recent threats from al-Qaeda signalling the formation of a militant group in the Indian subcontinent. The seminar “Jamaat’s involvement in militancy and militancy in the name of religion: Where does it end?” was organised by Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee, an anti-war criminal platform in Dhaka city. The intelligence experts who attended the seminar said Islamic organisation Jamaat-e-Islami, working in several countries like Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh must be banned. Sep 14, 2014
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BJP sends relief materials to flood ravaged JandK

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Delhi BJP on Sunday flagged off a truck loaded with relief materials for the people stuck in flood ravaged Jammu and Kashmir. Delhi BJP President Satish Upadhyay flagged off the truck and said that the party is even ready to send their workers to the flood affected state for help in rescue operations. Meanwhile, many Kerala tourists stranded in the flood hit state of Jammu and Kashmir arrived at Delhi airport on Sunday and thanked the authorities for the help provided. Relatives were seen relieved to see their acquaintances as they returned safely from the valley. Jammu and Kashmir is facing the worst flood in half of a century where around 1.5 lakh people are still marooned. Sep 14, 2014
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Subramanian Swamy suggests president rule for JandK, Politicos react

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): BJP leader Subramanian Swamy commenting on the separatist pelting stones at rescue officers said that the best option for Jammu and Kashmir would be to go under presidential rule for at least a year and then have fresh elections. Slamming Swamy for his comment, NPP Chief Bhim Singh said that there is no provision for presidential rule in state and that his statement stinks of old BJP power games. SP leader Gaurav Bhatia, condemning Swamy’s statement said that it’s ill-timed and that the priority should be to bring normalcy in the valley. Sep 14, 2014
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Air Traffic Control works round the clock to monitor rescue ops in flood hit Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 14 (ANI): Air Traffic Control undauntingly took up the challenge of monitoring aircrafts and choppers making numerous sorties throughout the day to rescue the victims of devastating floods that disrupted normal life in Kashmir. Air Commodore B Balachandran, said on Sunday that the enhanced number of operations demands involvement of more controllers which keep them on their toes all the time. He added that it is a continuous flow and that is how the personnel can maximise the effort, he added. Meanwhile, Flight Lieutenant Nikita Bharadwaj said the coordination among all three armed wings of India is helping meet the goals. Sep 14, 2014
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Mumbai local train derails at CST station

Mumbai, Sep 14 (ANI): Mumbai local train got derailed on Sunday morning thereby affecting Harbour line services. The suburban train got derailed while it was entering CST station. The officials soon took steps so that the commuters don’t face problems. However, no casualty has been reported. Sep 14, 2014
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