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  Restrictions imposed to disallow Muharram procession in Srinagar

  India | October 24, 2015 11:26 IST

  Srinagar: Restrictions were imposed here on Saturday to disallow the moving of the Muharram procession, an official said."Restrictions have been imposed in seven police station areas of Khanyar, Rainawari, Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj, Safakadal, Lal Bazaar

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  Suicide bombing at Shiite procession kills 20 in Pakistan

  World | October 24, 2015 7:50 IST

  Islamabad: At least 20 people including four children were killed and several others injured in a suicide attack on a procession by minority Shias in Pakistan's Sindh province today, a day after 12 others were

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  Hindus lead Muharram processions as Trilokpuri takes steps towards normalcy

  India | November 04, 2014 23:33 IST

  New Delhi: East Delhi's Trilokpuri today set an example of communal harmony as Hindu volunteers came out to lead Muharram processions in the area which had witnessed violent clashes between two communities around the time

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  Muharram: Heavy barricading in Kanpur

  India | November 04, 2014 18:04 IST

  Kanpur: Muharram was today observed amid heavy barricading in the city as police used 100 trucks at all major crossings and intersection points with the intention of controlling large crowds who participated in the procession.

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  2 killed amid tight security in Pakistan during Muharram

  World | November 04, 2014 16:41 IST

  Islamabad: Two people were today killed in a blast targeting a mourners' procession during Muharram in Pakistan's restive northwest tribal region even as the country remained on high alert after the deadly terror attack at

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  Muharram observed amid tight security in Delhi

  India | November 04, 2014 16:42 IST

  New Delhi: Muharram was observed amid tight security in the national capital with heavy police deployment in sensitive areas including East Delhi's Trilokpuri and Outer Delhi's Bawana which have seen tensions in the recent days.The

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  Red alert in Pakistan on Muharram eve after Wagah attack

  World | November 03, 2014 17:32 IST

  Islamabad: On the eve of Muharram, the Pakistan government today placed the entire country on red alert and ordered security agencies to stay on guard against possible terrorist attacks, in the aftermath of the deadly

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  Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Muharram

  India | November 03, 2014 17:13 IST

  New Delhi:  Amid reports of simmering tensions in some parts of the national capital ahead of Muharram tomorrow, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi today assured that all security measures have been taken, especially in

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  Avoid spreading rumours on Muharram: Delhi Police

  India | November 03, 2014 13:28 IST

  New Delhi: Delhi Police commissioner, B.S. Bassi Monday appealed to the people to avoid spreading rumours during Muharram processions to be held in the city Nov 4, adding that strict actions would be taken against

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  7 killed in Pakistan blasts

  World | December 24, 2013 21:49 IST

  Karachi: At least seven persons were killed and 28 injured in bomb blasts in two Pakistani cities today as Shia Muslims observed Chehlum signalling the culmination of the holy month of Muharram.The blasts occurred in

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  Know the importance and significance of Muharram

  India | November 15, 2013 6:29 IST

  New Delhi: The holy month of Muharram is observed by Muslims across the globe. The month is the first of the twelve months in the Islamic calendar, thereby marking the Islamic New Year.  It is

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  13 dead as violence escalates in Karachi ahead of Muharram

  World | November 05, 2013 16:10 IST

  Karachi: At least eight persons died in sectarian violence today in Pakistan's biggest city, taking the number of people killed in two days to 13 as tensions spiked ahead of the Muslim holy month of

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  Authorities impose restrictions in Srinagar

  India | November 25, 2012 11:48 IST

  Srinagar, Nov 25: Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar Sunday as part of the precautionary security measures for Muharram.The restrictions were imposed in the Lal Chowk and Abi Guzar areas and from Hawal Chowk

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  Pakistan restricts mobile service for Muharram

  World | November 23, 2012 16:47 IST

  Islamabad, Nov 23: Pakistan has suspended mobile phone services in several districts as part of the precautionary security measures for Muharram.The Rawalpindi city Thursday witnessed a huge Taliban bomb attack on a Muharram procession which

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  Rehman Malik Thanks Taliban; Is Grateful To Them

  World | December 06, 2011 23:01 IST

  Islamabad, Dec 6: Interior Minister Rehman Malik caused consternation today by thanking the Taliban for maintaining peace during Muharram, for which authorities had deployed tens of thousands of security personnel across Pakistan to prevent any

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  Clashes In UP, Bihar During Muharram

  India | December 06, 2011 21:42 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 6: Muslims today observed Muharram by taking out taziya processions, flagellating themselves and offering special prayers but the day of mourning witnessed clashes in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar resulting in injury to