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Boating introduced in Manipur's Loktak Lake to attract tourists

Manipur, Feb 08 (ANI): Situated in the Bishnupur district, some 48 kilometers from Imphal, the Loktak Lake stretches up to 250 square kilometer area. One of the largest freshwater lakes of India, Loktak is also home to the world's only floating National park, Keibul Lamjao National Park. Surrounded by hills, the scenic beauty of the lake and the rich biodiversity attracts large crowds. Recently, the Loktak Lake Tourism Development Society introduced boating facility to attract tourists. There are more than 20 boats of different passenger capacity to ferry tourists across the lake. Some of these boats are fitted with music system and serve meal during the ride. The fare per person for a trip is Rs.20 to Rs .200, depending upon the hiring time and facilities. Tourists can now enjoy nature from close while boating in Loktak Lake. A large number of migratory birds flock the lake every winter. Feb 8, 2015
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Horse in bathtub rescued by firefighters

Phantom the horse was stuck here accidentally. Chillin' was all she could do in the circumstance. Officials say the 30-year-old horse had been dancing around her stall to protect the bathtub, which Feb 8, 2015
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Parents at odds with anti-vaccination movement

Two-year-old Steven Coffee has had a liver transplant, and his father says he deserves a chance at life like everyone else. But the country's measles outbreak has presented complications. Steven Feb 8, 2015
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Uruguay celebrates Carnival to its own special beat

It's party time on the streets of Uruguay's capital, Montevideo... ...as hundreds get into costume -- and into the spirit -- of Carnival. Drums beat out the unique African-based rhythm, known here Feb 8, 2015
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Doctors treat wounded child in Damascus bombing

Eight-year-old Ghazal Jabouli in Damascus, Syria stayed home from school Thursday. She told her sister she didn't want to die in rocket and mortar attacks -- in the country's protracted war. ( Feb 8, 2015
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French MPs pay homage to Charlie Hebdo

It's been one month since Islamist gunmen killed 17 people in a series of attacks that began here in Paris... ...at the offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. And it's still on many people's Feb 8, 2015
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Lavrov says deal 'possible' to resolve Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday voiced optimism that a plan being worked on by Moscow, Berlin and Paris could bring an end to the Ukraine conflict. Duration: 00:29 Feb 7, 2015
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