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Religious harmony between Hindus and Muslims exemplified during Navratri

Midnapur, Oct 06 (ANI): The Haldia area of Midnapur is serving as a perfect example of India's age old ethos which stands as an epitome of country's culture, communal harmony. Here a artisan, Nur Muhammad Chowdhury, makes the idol of Hindu goddess Durga during the festival of Dussehra. Being a Muslim he has always preached his work and treats every idol in the same manner as a Hindu does during the festive occasion. Involved from past thirty five years, Nur Muhammad today has several artisans working under him who belong to both Hindu as well as Muslim religion. Oct 6, 2014
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Miss Himalaya Pageant 2014 concludes with Jyoti Dogra as winner

Dharamsala, Oct 06 (ANI): The second edition of Miss Himalaya Pageant 2014 concluded in Dharamsala with Jyoti Dogra crowned as the winner of the contest. The event was organised by exiled Tibetan Lobsang Wangyal Productions in McLeod Ganj town. There were five contestants from the Himalayan region who participated in the annual event. After getting the crown of Miss Himalaya, the winner Jyoti Dogra said that she wants to become a role model for all Himalayan girls. The competition began on Saturday at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), which included talk and talent rounds. The first and second runner-ups were Shikha Sharma from Dharamshala and Dawa Dema from Thimpu. Oct 6, 2014
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Meat of missing persons served in Quetta: EP Today Report

Geneva, Oct 06: Incidents of enforced disappearances of thousands of innocent civilians and activists in Pakistan's Baluchistan province have shook one and all for years now. Amid all these intense situations, comes news of human meat being served in Quetta city. A report by EP Today, a monthly newspaper published by the European Parliament, reveals human meat being served in many small restaurants and to the army stationed in Quetta. The report named Asghar Hassan, who has received human bodies at intervals from some unidentified people. Along with the bodies, he received an amount of 100,000 Pakistani Rupees to get the job done. The supply of human flesh is occurring in a region where cases of missing persons have been left unanswered for ages. The disclosure has shocked Baloch political activists, who have strongly condemned it and blamed Pakistan's secret agencies for the genocide of Baloch. Oct 6, 2014
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Pak denies exchange of sweets with India, BSF says will protest against 'anti-harmony move'

Amritsar, Oct 06 (ANI): With tensions prevailing on the Indo-Pak border, Pakistan on Monday denied exchange of sweets with India on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. According to official sources, during a late evening flag meeting between the sector commanders of the BSF and Pakistan Rangers on Sunday, the other side refused to fix a proper time for the ceremony to be held today. BSF DIG MF Farooqui said that the force will launch a protest over the same and further actions or developments will take place accordingly. The exchange of sweets between the border guarding troops of the two countries is an old and traditional gesture between the two sides which is aimed to show goodwill and to maintain harmony on both sides. Oct 6, 2014
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Annual urs of Sufi Saint Wali Dad draws devotees of all religion

JandK, Oct 06 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir which is known for its picturesque beauty has also a rich cultural history and varied religious diversity. People of the state practice different religions and have own their set of customs and beliefs, yet they maintain brotherhood and enjoy religious celebrations together, which has been the age-old tradition since time immemorial. A similar example is seen at the shrine of Sufi saint Wali Dad in Bhathain village of Rajouri district, where devotes belonging to different religions gather and celebrate the Urs of the saint with much religious fervour. Every year, devotees in large numbers from Rajouri and other regions of Jammu and Kashmir valley gather at the foothills of Bhaithain village to pay homage to saint Wali Dad and seek his blessings. Day-long prayers are held at the shrine where people pray for their wellbeing ness and peace in the region. Oct 6, 2014
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