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Children stranded in swollen river in Uttarkashi rescued

Uttarkashi, Aug 11 (ANI): Police rescued a 10-year-old child who was swept away by the torrential flow of the river Assi Ganga in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The child was bathing in the river with his three friends when there was a sudden increase in the water level due to rain. While the three other children escaped, one child was carried away around 100 metres due to the strong currents. Some women working nearby spotted the child stuck between the rocks and informed the police, who, with the help of fire workers, successfully brought out the child. Aug 11, 2014
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S. Korea: Catholicism's unlikely Asian pillar

When Pope Francis visits South Korea, he will find a thriving Catholic community with a social and political influence that punches far above its minority weight in one of Christianity's most prominent Asian strongholds. Duration: 01:30 Aug 11, 2014
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Incessant rains hit plum production in Kashmir

Kanipora, Aug 11 (ANI): The incessant rainfall this year in Jammu and Kashmir has hugely hit plum crop falling its production by more than twenty percent. The unseasonal rains in some parts of plum growing area like Kanipora, Budgam and Zakurain near Srinagar have hampered the flowers growth of the fruit which results in low productivity. The mouth watering Kashmiri plums are known for their superiority of taste and are very popular in across the country. However, Horticulture Officer, Manzoor Ahmad said continuous rains for three consecutive months and not meeting the optimum plum growing temperature has hit the production of the fruit. Aug 11, 2014
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Flood hit villagers continue to suffer, blame government

Odisha, Aug 10 (ANI): Villagers in flood-hit Odisha on Sunday (August 10) blamed the government for their sufferings due to inaction, while the situation continues to remain grim in most of the places. Although waters have receded in some parts of the state but in Keonjhar district flood waters still remain above danger levels. Amid all these there are growing complaints of government apathy. In Keonjhar district people bear the brunt as they remain outside their homes searching for places of high ground for their safety. In Ghasipur village a visibly angry villager, Narahari Ojha, complained that all the politicians who come seeking votes at the time of elections have turned a deaf ear towards them. Aug 11, 2014
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Man returning from guinea to India kept under observation for Ebola

Chennai, Aug 10 (ANI): A native of Tamil Nadu coming back from Guinea to Chennai has been kept under observation for Ebola virus, said a doctor on Sunday. The 26-year-old man from Theni district was taken to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital immediately after he landed from the West African country. His blood sample has been sent to Pune for test and the man has been kept in isolation ward till then. As per media reports, the corridor leading to the isolation ward, was cordoned off and the authorities at the hospital were instructed to wear masks. Aug 11, 2014
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New 72-hour Gaza truce agreed in Cairo: Palestinians

A new 72-hour ceasefire in Gaza has been agreed following mediation by Egypt, a Palestinian official said Sunday, although there was no immediate confirmation from Israel. The news comes as Gaza experienced another heavy day of fire. Duration: 01:19 Aug 10, 2014
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CRPF disposes off IED bomb in Assam

Assam, Aug 10 (ANI): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) disposed off a pressure-sensitive Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb discovered in Nagain district of Assam. The bomb was concealed in a tiffin box. He added that the bomb had been disposed off after exploding it with TNT. Aug 10, 2014
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Vintage cars rally in India's IT hub, spreading awareness on women's safety

Bangalore, Aug 10 (ANI): A rally of vintage cars was taken out in Bangalore by the Karnataka Vintage and Classic Car Club on Sunday to create awareness on, 'respect and safety for women. The rally covered around 5 kilometers in the city. Many women dignitaries like Indian classical danseuse Vani Ganapathy, Indian athlete Reeth Abraham, and Former Indian swimmer Nisha Millet, were present at the event. Grand old cars which were used by the Maharajas, industrialists and other noted celebrities of yesteryears were part of the drive, one of them belonging to the father of the first Indian Prime Minsiter, Jawaharlal Nehru. Lanchester, Hillman, Wolseley, Jaguars, Fords, Chevrolets, Austin's, Morris' etc, rallied in the City. Aug 10, 2014
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Five persons killed as car falls in Narmada canal

Vadodara, Aug 10 (ANI): At least five persons were killed on Sunday when their car fell into Narmada canal at a village in Chhota Udaipur district of Gujarat, police said. All five youths between 20 to 30 years of age, in the car were travelling back after getting rakhi tied by their sisters on the occasion of Rakshabandhan. The victims were on their way to Lajpura village in Chhota Udepur when the accident occurred. Aug 10, 2014
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