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Bandipora keeps tonga tradition alive

Kashmir ValleyBandipora (Jammu and Kashmir), June 19 : Bandipora’s affair with Tongas hasn’t ended in spite of the rest of the world moving towards fast cars and high technology.

People of Bandipora town, which is situated about 80 kilometers from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, still use the "Tonga" for transportation.

The Maharajas of Kashmir introduced Tonga here in the 1930s. It was a symbol of luxury at that time.

Divisional Commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba killed in Handwara

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India among 10 worst violators of refugees’ rights in USCRI’s 2008 list

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Expert slams Pak for spending billions on defence in face of non-existent war with India

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Inflation races to 13-year high of 11.05 percent

New Delhi, June 20: The inflation reached a 13-year high of 11.05 percent for the week ended June 7.

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