Kund Kantari

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

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

Devotees take holy dip at natural hot water spring in Badrinath

May 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Badrinath (Uttarakhand), May 23 (ANI): Devotees took holy dip at a natural hot water spring, located near the revered Hindu shrine in Badrinath.

Raninder re-elected NRAI president

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Raninder Singh was Saturday re-elected unopposed as the president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

Yamuna activists threaten indefinite fast

March 12, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Activists heading the Yamuna Bachao Andolan Tuesday threatened to sit on an indefinite fast from Wednesday if the government failed to release more water into the river.

Thousands march to save Yamuna

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Mathura, March 5 (IANS) Thousands of people, led by saints and activists from Braj region, continued with their foot-march Tuesday towards Delhi, demanding release of water from a reservoir in Haryana into the "dying" Yamuna river.

Avoid higher reaches of Himachal

January 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Shimla, Jan 18 (IANS) Moderate to heavy snowfall continued across Himachal Pradesh for the second day Friday, and the government advised local people and tourists not to venture to the state's higher reaches.

Advani writing blogs to compete with Modi, says Congress

October 1, 2012 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Congress Party on Monday alleged that the fear of being overtaken by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has compelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani to increase writing blogs.

Shiva's mace procession begins in Himachal

September 17, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Chamba, Sep 17 (IANS) The traditional 'Chhari Yatra' or the procession with the mace of Lord Shiva has started from this town, 450 km from the state capital, on its onward journey to the Manimahesh Lake, an official said Monday.

U.S. drone strike kills six militants in Pak's North Waziristan: Officials

June 27, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Islamabad, June 27 (ANI): At least six suspected militants were reportedly killed after a U.S. drone fired two missiles at a house of a local tribesman in the Shawal area of North Waziristan, a security official has said.

BJP MP demands urgent attention to Arunachal dam issue

May 9, 2012 at 7:02 PM

Guwahati, May 9 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP and BJP national spokesman Tarun Vijay Wednesday raised the issue of the ongoing opposition to mega dams in Arunachal Pradesh and demanded that the central government consider the issue at the earliest.

Fresh snowfall gives Manali tourism a boost

February 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Manali, Feb 9 (ANI): The tourism and hospitality sectors in Himachal Pradesh is likely to get a boost after fresh snowfall enveloped the states's Manali region this week.

Fresh snowfall gives Manali tourism a boost

February 9, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Manali, Feb 9 (ANI): The tourism and hospitality sectors in Himachal Pradesh is likely to get a boost after fresh snowfall enveloped the states's Manali region this week.

Surajkund Craft Mela: A place where many a tradition meet

February 8, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Internationally acclaimed Suraj Kund Crafts Mela saw the dawn on February 1, 2012, and is on its extreme height now. This is the 26th time Haryana tourism is proudly hosting this mela.

26th Surajkund Crafts Mela 2012 begins with a colorful note

February 1, 2012 at 11:57 AM

The much-awaited Surajkund Crafts Mela representing the handloom and handicraft traditions of rich Indian cultural heritage is to begin today with Aasam as the theme state for this year.

Solace to suffering humanity would surface from Arunachal, believes Shankaracharya

January 16, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Itanagar, Jan 16 (ANI): The next incarnation to provide solace to the suffering humanity would surface from the divine land of Arunachal Pradesh, according to Puri's Govardhan Pith Peetthadhish Jagat Guru Shankaracharya Adhokshajanandji Devtirth.

Lakhs take holy dip at Parasuram Kund on Makar Sankranti

January 15, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Itanagar, Jan 15 (ANI): Over 1,20,000 devotees from all over the country including Nepal took a holy dip at the Parsuram Kund on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Lakhs take holy dip at Parasuram Kund on Makar Sankranti

January 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Itanagar, Jan 15 (ANI): Over 1,20,000 devotees from all over the country including Nepal took a holy dip at the Parsuram Kund on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Centre to develop Ayodhya as tourist hub

November 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25(ANI): The Union Tourism Ministry has sanctioned a project for revitalization of Ayodhya (Faizabad) as a special tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.

Surajkund fair, a major draw for art and craft lovers

February 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): The 25th Surajkund Crafts Mela is proving to be major attraction for art and craft lovers, besides international tourists.

CRPF personnel clean Guwahati's Kamakhya temple

April 4, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Guwahati (Assam), Apr 4 (ANI): Soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cleaned up the famous Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Sunday.

We have no concrete evidence of Indian hand in Waziristan: Pak

October 20, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 20 (ANI): After repeatedly expressing suspicion over Indian role in the South Waziristan insurgency, Pakistan has finally admitted that it has found "no concrete evidence" to establish the Indian angle.

Three female NGO employees, driver killed in NWFP

April 7, 2009 at 11:55 AM

Islamabad, Apr.7 (ANI): Three female NGO workers of a USAID-funded project along with their driver were reportedly killed by some unidentified gunmen in the North West Frontier Province's Manshera District.

Snakes believed to be reincarnation of humans

March 26, 2009 at 10:37 AM

Gaya, Mar 26 (ANI): A woman conducted religious rites for the salvation of her sons' souls in the presence of two snakes at Gaya in Bihar.

Salvation rites offered through snakes in Bihar!

March 24, 2009 at 2:16 PM

Patna, March 24 (IANS) A man conducted religious rites for the salvation of his parents' souls in the presence of two snakes in Bihar's Gaya town after his neighbour dreamt that the snakes were his parents.

Villagers oppose hydroelectric power project in Rudraprayag

January 25, 2009 at 9:03 PM

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand), Jan 25, (ANI): Many villagers of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand have protested against the setting up of a mega hydroelectric power project in their region on Sunday.

Thousands take holy dip at Arunachal's Parasuram Kund on Makar Sankranti

January 15, 2009 at 7:44 PM

Teju (Manipur), Jan.15 (ANI): Among the various places where the people took a holy dip on Makar Sankranti day this year, one was the popular Parasuram Kund on River Lohit in Tezu in remote Arunachal Pradesh.

Himachal gets central government nod for dam to give Delhi water

January 3, 2009 at 1:29 PM

Shimla, Jan 3 (IANS) The central government has allowed Himachal Pradesh to begin building a multi-billion rupee hydroelectric project that will provide drinking water to Delhi, an official here said Saturday.

Terror attack on Kailash Yatra foiled

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Jammu, Aug 31 (ANI): Security forces have recovered three kgs of RDX and detonators allegedly targeted towards Kailash Yatra, which is scheduled to start from Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Terror attack on Kailash Yatra foiled

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Jammu, Aug 31 (ANI): Security forces have recovered three kgs of RDX and detonators allegedly targeted towards Kailash Yatra, which is scheduled to start from Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Zorbing ball attracting tourists in Himachal Pradesh

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Solang Valley (HP), July 19 (ANI): Zorbing ball, a game popular in New Zealand that was introduced four years ago in Himachal Pradesh, is attracting domestic and international tourists.