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Heart patient dies as VHP blocks roads across India

A 70-year-old heart patient died in Haryana Wednesday as he could not be taken to hospital due to the nationwide blockade of roads and railway tracks by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists protesting the cancellation of land transfer to the Amarnath shrine board.4:31 PM on August 13

Nun's suicide: Kerala government to hold thorough probe

Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday assured the father of a nun who had committed suicide at her convent in Kollam that the government will ensure a complete and fool-proof probe.2:33 PM on August 13

VHP protest hits road, rail traffic across India

Rail and road traffic across the country was hit Wednesday as activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) blockaded roads and railway tracks to protest the cancellation of land transfer to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB).1:32 PM on August 13

VHP protest over Amarnath land allotment hits road, rail traffic

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Wednesday began its nationwide protest against the cancellation of land transfer to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) by blocking roads and disrupting train services across the country.10:01 AM on August 13

30 arrested after two communities clash over beef

At least 30 people were arrested Tuesday following a clash between two communities in Raipur Rani township near here that left over a dozen people injured.10:00 PM on August 12

About 500 BJP activists arrested in Chhattisgarh

About 500 workers of Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were arrested here Tuesday while protesting cancellation of land allotment to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board in Jammu and Kashmir.9:32 PM on August 12

Kerala nun's suicide: father cries foul play

The father of a nun who committed suicide at Kollam Tuesday alleged that his daughter was 'mentally and physically tortured at the convent'.3:30 PM on August 12

CCTV cameras installed at Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid

The Andhra Pradesh government has set up a control room equipped with closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras and deployed 25 security personnel at the historic Mecca Masjid, which was targeted by terrorists last year.8:30 PM on August 11

Kashmir tense, two killed in LoC march

Two people were killed and dozens injured here Monday when security forces fired at a group of fruit merchants who were trying to march across the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto India-Pakistan border, as high tension prevailed in the Kashmir valley.4:02 PM on August 11

Japanese bank to fund roads for Bihar's Buddhist circuit

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has agreed to fund the construction of 481.20 km of four-lane roads for Bihar's Buddhist tourism circuit, officials said Monday.2:30 PM on August 11

Kashmir tense as fruit merchants gather to cross LoC

Tension gripped this centre of the apple trade in Kashmir Monday as thousands of fruit growers and people, alleging 'economic blockade' by protesters in Jammu over the Amarnath land row, gathered here to march across the Line of Control (LoC) - the de facto India-Pakistan border.2:01 PM on August 11

Amarnath pilgrimage: Holy mace leaves for cave shrine

Amid a dragging controversy over a plot of forest land involving the management board of the Amarnath shrine, the traditional journey of Lord Shiva's holy mace began from its seat here Monday towards the cave temple in south Kashmir Himalayas.12:30 PM on August 11

Amarnath pilgrimage: Holy mace leaves for cave shrine

Amid a dragging controversy over a plot of forest land involving the management board of the Amarnath shrine, the traditional journey of Lord Shiva's holy mace began from its seat here Monday towards the cave temple in south Kashmir Himalayas.12:30 PM on August 11

Jammu stays calm, curfew relaxed

The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir lifted curfew from Kathua and Bhaderwah districts and relaxed curfew in other towns after violent protests over the Amarnath land row abated in the region.12:01 PM on August 11

New book shows way to holistic health

Those seeking a cure for modern-day lifestyle diseases have an answer. Yoga Acharya Anoop, who specialises in music meditation, kicked off his healthy lifestyle campaign with the release of his book on spine and mind management here Sunday.10:01 PM on August 10