Khowchand Para

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Everything you need to know about Khowchand Para: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Devotees take holy dip at Maha Kumbh on Paush Purnima

January 27, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Allahabad, Jan 27 (ANI): Thousands of devotees are taking a holy dip at the Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Allahabad on the occasion of Paush Purnima today.

Bhaichung Bhutia inaugurates paragliding festival in Sikkim

November 1, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Gangtok (Sikkim), Nov.1 (ANI): He may have retired from soccer, but the spirit of adventure still breathes heavy in former Indian skipper, Bhaichung Bhutia who inaugurated the Sikkim paragliding festival this week by taking the first jump from a cliff in Gangtok.

RECOLLECTIONS OF A COMMUNICATOR: Fortieth anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak war (Article)

December 15, 2011 at 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): The sub-continent will be observing the fortieth anniversary of the birth of Bangladesh on Friday. In Bangladesh, it will be celebrated as the fulfillment of the wishes of the people, who led a brave battle under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In Pakistan, it will be an occasion to recall with regret how the country was dismembered due to the ambitions of a few leaders, both military and political, because of their refusal to honour the verdict of the people in elections held for the National Assembly which would have made Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the natural choice for being the Prime Minister of the country.

Be well prepared to provide quality health: Azad tells medical fraternity

April 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today called upon the medical fraternity to be well prepared to tackle the problems and challenges emerging from newer concerns of various diseases like Cancer, Cardio Vascular and Chronic respiratory diseases.

Govt. reveals attrition in Central paramilitary forces

July 27, 2010 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): The Government on Tuesday revealed the details of attrition in the Central Para Military Forces while stating superannuation, retirement, removal from service on account of disciplinary proceedings, death or disability, resignation and voluntary retirement, as its main reasons.

Nitish Kumar seeks more Central support to deal with Naxals

July 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday accused Centre for not giving his state enough support to fight against Maoists.

Boxing changing lives of underprivileged boys in Howrah's slums

March 15, 2010 at 3:03 PM

Howrah (West Bengal), March 15 (ANI): The poverty-stricken and unemployed youth living in Howrah's Bagdi Para slum area in West Bengal have found a way out through boxing to keep themselves away from a life of crime, drudgery and anonymity.

US, other leading armies want to train, learn from Indian Special Forces

October 30, 2009 at 12:48 PM

Agra, Oct 30 (ANI): The Red Devils, the elite Special Forces of the Indian Army, are most sought after by the leading armies of the world who want to learn and train with them for their courage, professionalism, adventurism and spirit of soldiering.

No deployment of armed forces for anti-Naxal combat operation: Govt

October 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct.10 (ANI): The Government on Saturday ruled out the possibility of deployment of armed forces in anti-Naxal combat operation.

Five more guerrillas killed, death toll in Kashmir gunfight 19

March 23, 2009 at 9:25 PM

Srinagar, March 23 (IANS) Five militants were killed Monday taking the death toll to 19 in the long drawn shootout that erupted between security forces and militants Thursday in a Kashmir forested area, officials said.

Sixth pay commission benefits over 4.5 million central government employees

February 16, 2009 at 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): The Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission approved by the Government has benefited over 4.5 million Central Government Employees including Defence forces and Para-Military forces and over 30 lakh Pensioners.

Nandigram by-election deferred to Jan 5

December 22, 2008 at 8:49 PM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) The Election Commission of India Monday deferred by-elections to West Bengal's Nandigram and Sujapur assembly constituencies to Jan 5 next year citing lack of central forces.