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Kedarnath Choked By Trash, RTI Reveals 22% Surge In Waste
In the shadow of the snow-capped Himalayas, where millions seek spiritual solace at one of Hinduism's holiest shrines, a mounting crisis is unfolding: Kedarnath is drowning in its own garbage.
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Congress Yet To Properly Apologise For Operation Bluestar: Hardeep Puri
Union Minister for Urban Housing, Petroleum, and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said Congress is yet to apologise properly for Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of the Sikhs, even after 40 years.
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Eid Al-Fitr Holiday To Start Wednesday, Says Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, announced Monday that the holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the Ramadan fast will begin on Wednesday.
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Striking Pics Show A Socially-Distanced Hajj In The Shadow Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
Every year, the annual Hajj pilgrimage brings millions of Muslims to the holy city of Mecca. This year, however, the heavy crowds that usually descend upon one of Islam's holiest shrines gave way to a few thousand pilgrims maintaining social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 23,000-Mark; 718 Deaths, 37 In 24 Hours: 10 Points
The number of coronavirus cases in India has increased to 23,077, including 718 deaths, Union Health Ministry said this morning, adding that 1,684 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, 37 people died. The increase in the number of fresh COVID-19 cases in the country is "more or less linear, not exponential", the government said on Thursday....
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Saudi Arabia Announces Ramadan Starts Friday Amid Virus Fears
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, has announced that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Friday, as Muslims worldwide face unprecedented restrictions to counter coronavirus.
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"Give Security, Prevent Attack On Gurdwara": Sonia Gandhi On Pak Incident
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has condemned the "unwarranted and unprovoked" mob attack on Pakistan's Nankana Sahib Gurdwara - one of the holiest Sikh shrines in the world - asking the centre to take up the issue with Pakistan and ensure safety of pilgrims.
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"Example Of Neighbours Working Together": US On Kartarpur Corridor
The US on Saturday welcomed the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor, saying it sees the initiative as a positive example of neighbours working together for mutual benefit. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday formally inaugurated the historic corridor to facilitate visa-free entry of Sikh pilgrims to one of Sikhism's holiest shrines in the ...
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Over 500 Indian Pilgrims Pray At Pak Shrine As Kartarpur Corridor Opens
In a rare and landmark initiative, the Kartarpur corridor facilitating Indian pilgrims to visit one of Sikhism's holiest shrines in the Pakistani town of Narowal was thrown open by Prime Minister Imran Khan amid fanfare and presence of several thousands Sikhs.
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Kartarpur Corridor Inauguration Live Updates: Amarinder Singh Hopes Kartarpur Will Become "Corridor Of Peace"
Kartarpur Corridor Opening: The Corridor, connecting the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur, Punjab to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan, was inaugurated today, allowing Sikh pilgrims in India year round access to one of their holiest sites.
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Kedarnath Choked By Trash, RTI Reveals 22% Surge In Waste
In the shadow of the snow-capped Himalayas, where millions seek spiritual solace at one of Hinduism's holiest shrines, a mounting crisis is unfolding: Kedarnath is drowning in its own garbage.
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Congress Yet To Properly Apologise For Operation Bluestar: Hardeep Puri
Union Minister for Urban Housing, Petroleum, and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said Congress is yet to apologise properly for Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of the Sikhs, even after 40 years.
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Eid Al-Fitr Holiday To Start Wednesday, Says Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, announced Monday that the holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the Ramadan fast will begin on Wednesday.
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Striking Pics Show A Socially-Distanced Hajj In The Shadow Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
Every year, the annual Hajj pilgrimage brings millions of Muslims to the holy city of Mecca. This year, however, the heavy crowds that usually descend upon one of Islam's holiest shrines gave way to a few thousand pilgrims maintaining social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 23,000-Mark; 718 Deaths, 37 In 24 Hours: 10 Points
The number of coronavirus cases in India has increased to 23,077, including 718 deaths, Union Health Ministry said this morning, adding that 1,684 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, 37 people died. The increase in the number of fresh COVID-19 cases in the country is "more or less linear, not exponential", the government said on Thursday....
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Saudi Arabia Announces Ramadan Starts Friday Amid Virus Fears
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, has announced that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Friday, as Muslims worldwide face unprecedented restrictions to counter coronavirus.
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"Give Security, Prevent Attack On Gurdwara": Sonia Gandhi On Pak Incident
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has condemned the "unwarranted and unprovoked" mob attack on Pakistan's Nankana Sahib Gurdwara - one of the holiest Sikh shrines in the world - asking the centre to take up the issue with Pakistan and ensure safety of pilgrims.
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"Example Of Neighbours Working Together": US On Kartarpur Corridor
The US on Saturday welcomed the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor, saying it sees the initiative as a positive example of neighbours working together for mutual benefit. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday formally inaugurated the historic corridor to facilitate visa-free entry of Sikh pilgrims to one of Sikhism's holiest shrines in the ...
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Over 500 Indian Pilgrims Pray At Pak Shrine As Kartarpur Corridor Opens
In a rare and landmark initiative, the Kartarpur corridor facilitating Indian pilgrims to visit one of Sikhism's holiest shrines in the Pakistani town of Narowal was thrown open by Prime Minister Imran Khan amid fanfare and presence of several thousands Sikhs.
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Kartarpur Corridor Inauguration Live Updates: Amarinder Singh Hopes Kartarpur Will Become "Corridor Of Peace"
Kartarpur Corridor Opening: The Corridor, connecting the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur, Punjab to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan, was inaugurated today, allowing Sikh pilgrims in India year round access to one of their holiest sites.
