Politics

Huge cache of explosives recovered from poll bound Jharkhand

Latehar, Nov 11 (ANI): Huge cache of explosives was recovered in poll bound red corridor area of Jharkhand in a joint anti-Maoist operation by commandos of paramilitary and special police unit. The explosives were recovered by elite CoBRA commando troops of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jharkhand ‘Jaguars’ police unit in Latehar district of Jharkhand in a joint exercise. The items recovered in this operation include 1745 detonators, 154 pressure cookers, cortex wires, 4 quintals of urea, gunpowder, three gas cylinder based Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) of 50 kg each and other loose explosives. Superintendent of Police (SP), Latehar, Michael Raj S said that the operation was launched on a tip off intelligence in the Maoist infested area. Raj S also said that the Maoists could have used these explosives to disrupt the upcoming elections and targeted the security forces.

Nov 11, 2014

4 women die in Chhattisgarh after sterilization surgery, CM orders probe

Bilaspur, Nov 11 (ANI): In a shocking incident, 4 women have died due to medical negligence in sterilization camp organized by the state government in Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Raman Singh has ordered for investigation and compensation has been announced for the families of the dead. The camp was organized as part of family planning programme. As per the programme, the women undergoing operation get Rs 1400 and the worker who brings the gets Rs 200 for each woman.

Nov 11, 2014

Suicide bomber in school uniform kills 47 in Nigeria

A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber disguised in school uniform kills 47 students in northeast Nigeria, in one of the worst attacks against schools teaching a so-called Western curriculum. Duration: 01:05

Nov 11, 2014

People from different faiths flock at the Urs of Saint Sai Baba

Jammu & Kashmir, Nov 10 (ANI): Sufism has always influenced Kashmiris since age. The land of Jammu & Kashmir has been blessed by the preaching of Sufi saints who have lived here from centuries. One them is Sain Sai Baba of Poonch district. Sai Baba throughout his life spread Sufism in the area by spreading the message of communal harmony and amity among people. The Urs celebrated here not only witnesses the devotees who preach his teaching but also follows them with utmost devotion. It is believed that wishes of the devotees who come from all across the country are fulfilled here.

Nov 11, 2014

Workers from diverse communities congregate at incense stick making unit

Jharkhand, Nov 10 (ANI): Sahibganj, located in the eastern state of Jharkhand, is known as place of sahibs or masters. The district houses people of various communities including Hindus and Muslims, who share a common bond of oneness and mutual understanding. It is in this backdrop that people of different religious beliefs don’t hesitate in working and helping each other to earn a better living, enabling communal harmony in the area. A similar example is set by the women of the district, who without any religious bias, work together in an incense stick making unit.

Nov 11, 2014