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Ajmer Sightseeing Guide: Famous Religious Sites, Historical Landmarks & Local Experiences
There is a lot to discover in Ajmer, whether you are visiting for religious purposes or just want to learn more about Rajasthan outside of its more well-known cities.
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31 Amarnath pilgrims injured as bus plunges into gorge in Ganderbal
Thirty-one Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were injured after a bus carrying them overturned and rolled into a gorge at the S-Mode stretch in central Kashmir's Ganderbal.
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Religion
Amit Shah directs multi-layered security grid, drones, CCTV deployment for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
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Jammu
As many as 30 pilgrims have died in landslide near Vaishnodevi shrine in Jammu
As many as 30 pilgrims have lost their lives after heavy rains triggered massive landslides near the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu region.
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Jammu
One dead, 35 injured in bus accident carrying Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims in Samba
SAMBA — A bus carrying pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi met with an accident in Jatla area of Samba district, leaving one person dead...
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Religion
Over 45k pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi in 8 days, helicopter services resumes
Amidst escalated tension between India and Pakistan, more than 45,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills of Katra.
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Religion
First batch of Hajj pilgrims to return on October 11
The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir are expected to arrive at Srinagar airport on October 11, Saturday.
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Hajj 2014: First batch of pilgrims leaves from J&K
The first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir for Haj 2014 left the summer capital of Srinagar on Wednesday on a direct flight to Madina in Saudi Arabia.
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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar
INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.
Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released
Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.
Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell
Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.