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Cabinet approves bilateral agreement between India, Russian Federation

New Delhi, Feb 21 : The Union Cabinet today gave its ex-post-facto approval for the bilateral agreement signed on November 12, 2007 at Moscow between India and the Russian Federation on cooperation

Cabinet approves capital requirement of SBI

New Delhi, Feb 21 : The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to modify the earlier decision of the Cabinet to the extent that the Government may subscribe to the rights issue of equity shares of S

Freezing temperatures fail to deter soldiers in Kashmir

Freezing TemperaturesLolab (J-K) Feb 21: Braving the chill and snow, the soldiers deployed in the border area of Lolab Valley in Jammu and Kashmir are undeterred by freezing sub-zero temperatures as they go about patrolling the region to keep a check on infiltration.

The soldiers have to remain highly alert and active as they conduct regular patrols and lie in wait for ambushes.

Residents anticipate a heavy rush of devotees during Amarnath pilgrimage

Pahalgam (J-K), Feb 21: Amarnath pilgrimageFollowing heavy snowfall in Pahalgam, Residents anticipate a heavy rush of devotees during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, benefiting the region's economy.

The livelihood of thousands of residents of Pahalgam and nearby areas is heavily dependant upon the Amarnath pilgrimage, which attracts large number of pilgrims during summer.

Residents anticipate a heavy rush of devotees during Amarnath pilgrimage

Amarnath pilgrimagePahalgam (J-K), Feb 20: Following heavy snowfall in Pahalgam, Residents anticipate a heavy rush of devotees during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, benefiting the region's economy.

The livelihood of thousands of residents of Pahalgam and nearby areas is heavily dependant upon the Amarnath pilgrimage, which attracts large number of pilgrims during summer.

" We are expecting that this year we will have a sizable ice lingam in there so that the people will come and have good look this year. Last year the pilgrims faced a problem because the ice lingam had melted,” said Manzoor Bhat, Station House Officer (SHO), Pahalgam.

Shutdown affects normal life in Darjeeling

Subash Ghising as the caretaker administrator of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council.

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