Muharram
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No Durga idol immersion on Muharram, says WB CM Mamata Banerjee
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Sushma Swaraj comes to aid of aggrieved man seeking visa for father’s funeral
National | Oct 12, 2016, 12:15 PM ISTExternal Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has come to the aid of a distressed son who was unable to get through to the Indian mission in the US to attend his father’s funeral. The Mission
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14 killed, 26 injured in militant attack on Shiite shrine in Afghan capital Kabul, gunman shot dead
World | Oct 11, 2016, 11:31 PM IST14 people were killed and another 26 injured in a militant attack on a Shiite shrine in Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, police officials said.
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Burqa-clad VHP leader booked for allegedly molesting women at Muharram Majlis in UP
India | Oct 10, 2016, 08:33 PM ISTA Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader has been booked for allegedly molesting women at a Muharram Majlis in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The accused Abhishek Yadav allegedly came in wearing a burqa (veil) and tried to
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Muharram observed; 3 hurt in Bihar, curfew in Gwalior area
India | Oct 24, 2015, 08:55 PM ISTNew Delhi: Barring stone-pelting over use of a route for procession in Gwalior leading to curfew and injury to three persons in Bihar, Muharram was observed peacefully across the country as Muslims took out taziya
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Restrictions imposed to disallow Muharram procession in Srinagar
India | Oct 24, 2015, 11:26 AM ISTSrinagar: 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 | Oct 24, 2015, 07:50 AM ISTIslamabad: 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 | Nov 04, 2014, 11:33 PM ISTNew 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 | Nov 04, 2014, 06:04 PM ISTKanpur: 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 | Nov 04, 2014, 04:41 PM ISTIslamabad: 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 | Nov 04, 2014, 04:42 PM ISTNew 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 | Nov 03, 2014, 05:32 PM ISTIslamabad: 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 | Nov 03, 2014, 05:13 PM ISTNew 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 | Nov 03, 2014, 01:28 PM ISTNew 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 | Dec 24, 2013, 09:49 PM ISTKarachi: 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 | Nov 15, 2013, 06:29 AM ISTNew 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 | Nov 05, 2013, 04:10 PM ISTKarachi: 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 | Nov 25, 2012, 11:48 AM ISTSrinagar, 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 | Nov 23, 2012, 04:47 PM ISTIslamabad, 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 | Dec 06, 2011, 11:01 PM ISTIslamabad, 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