HOCKEY TEAM BEATS AZERBAIJAN 2-1

Indian women hockey team today defeated Azerbaijan 2-1 in the second Test match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

India, ranked 13th in the world outshined the 15th ranked Azerbaijan side who began the game on an aggressive note but were soon forced to take a backseat.
Speaking to media Ashunta Lakra, Indian women’s hockey team captain said that the players gave their best and they would work on their flaws.

Meanwhile India women’s hockey coach CR Kumar said that both the teams made a lot of errors in the match and the team will have to work on that.
The goals were scored by Ritu Rani (18th minute) and Saba Anjum (41st).

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HOCKEY TEAM BEATS AZERBAIJAN 2-1

Indian women hockey team today defeated Azerbaijan 2-1 in the second Test match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

India, ranked 13th in the world outshined the 15th ranked Azerbaijan side who began the game on an aggressive note but were soon forced to take a backseat.
Speaking to media Ashunta Lakra, Indian women’s hockey team captain said that the players gave their best and they would work on their flaws.

Meanwhile India women’s hockey coach CR Kumar said that both the teams made a lot of errors in the match and the team will have to work on that.
The goals were scored by Ritu Rani (18th minute) and Saba Anjum (41st).

THREE BODO MILITANTS HELD IN JOINT OPERATION BY ARMY AND POLICE

January 17th, 2012 sudhir

The 15th Dogra regiment of Indian army stationed at Patharghat, Kokrajhar of Assam arrested 3 hardcore members of National Democratic Front Of Boroland (NDFB), a militant outfit of Assam in an joint operation with Kokrajhar police.
The arrested members have been identified as Jebra Narzary (24), Mwikhwm N a rzary (23) andAkhanthi alias Ajit Boro (22).
According to the police sources the NDFB members were arrested from Amguri in Kokrajhar last night and handed over to Kokrajhar police.

Two nos. of nine mm pistols, 1 revolver, one money collection receipt, 3 mobile handsets and 5 sim cards and nine live-ammunitions also seized from their possessions.
At present arrested 3 NDFB members are in Kokrajhar police custody.
Interrogation is going on for further information.
But area commander of NDFB (AT) Mwikhwm Narzary said before the media that the recovered arms and ammunitions are not belong to them.

MAGH UTSAV: DEVOTEES TAKE HOLY DIP IN PARASHURAM KUND

Marking ongoing Magh Utsav thousands of devotees took holy dip into famed Parashuram Kund in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh to attend moksha.
The pilgrims believe that a visit to this site and a dip in the Kund will wipe out their sins.
Parasuram Kund located in Arunachal’s Lohit district is a famous pilgrim site of Northeast India. The location finds its mention in Hindu mythological scriptures.
Thousands of devotees visit these places from across India, Nepal every year to take a holy dip.
The holy dip which starts with the advent of Magh month in Hindu calendar month from January 14 last for several days with devotees taking dip in the cold freezing water in the Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Legend has it that Parasuram had killed his mother and to come out of his sin had to cut the Himalayan mountain with a sword used by him to kill his mother and take a dip at the Kund.
Parasuram, a disciple of Lord Siva was guilty of his crime and travelled world over, however, he finally found this mountain in the Northeastern Himalayan state, where he could come out of his sins but not his guilt.
The Hindu devotees for ages now have been visiting this famed site to come out of their sins.
Every year from January 14, which is popular as Makar Sankaranti in rest of India and Bhogali Bihu in Assam the Parasuram Kund mela is organized at this famous site, which has been drawing attention of not only devotees but saints, rishimonis, sandhus, maharajas, swamish and highly held hindu priest among tourist and all alike.
Swamy Acharyaji of famed Kashi temple visited Parasuram Kund this year. He said that taking a dip at the holy site of Parasuram Kund will wipe out all sins.
Swamy also lauded the efforts of the government of Arunachal Pradesh for ensuring elaborate arrangement for the festival.
Parasuram Kund located 13 miles north-east of Tezu, District Headquarters of Lohit District, a town which boasts of scenic surprises.
The annual fair draws a large gathering to take a holy dip there. Sages and saint from different parts of the country visit this site every year.
It is a sight of madness of people, strong faith and dedication towards almighty.
Devotees are thrilled to visit the site as they believe that a holy dip in the Kund will wash away their sins.
Locals in Arunachal Pradesh make reference to the existence of a temple dedicated to Rukmini. The local speaks about Hinduism and various legends associated with it.
This holy place of Parashuram Kund leaves an everlasting impression in the mind of the devotees as well as other visitors.

ALISTAIR PEREIRA SURRENDERS BEFORE COURT

Convicted in 2006 Mumbai hit-and-run case, 25-year-old Alistair Pereira surrenders before a sessions court in Mumbai, four days after the Supreme Court cancelled his bail for mowing down seven persons by his speeding car in 2006.

Pereira was however sent back home as certified copy of the Supreme Court order cancelling his bail last week was not available.
Pereira has been asked by the police to be present after the copy is available with court.
Pereira has been convicted of killing 7 people sleeping on a pavement on 12 November 2006.

INDIAN MOVIES TO GET ENTRY IN INTERNATIONAL CONTEST FOR AWARD

Indian films got entry to the coveted ‘Jameson Empire Awards’ slated to be held in London soon. Indian short films of 60-minute duration will be honored at the event.

Indian Film Director and screenplay writer Anurag Kashyap will represent India at the ceremony where the short films will be shown. He will judge two short films from India which will compete with others at the international platform.

“It is an easy job to judge films of similar categories but it’s very tough to judge films that belong to different categories. An award is always recognised by its jury and popularity,” said Anurag Kashyap in a press conference at Mumbai.
Author and Film Critic Anupama Chopra also attended the press conference with Anurag Kashyap at Juhu in Mumbai.

SUN WORSHIP SESSION HELD IN DHOLPUR

About 200 students joined a mesmerising ‘Surya Namaskar’ session, meant to worship lord Surya, on the occasion of auspicious Surya Saptmi at Bhartiya Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Dholpur of Rajasthan.

The event was organized by Krida Bharti.
“Practicing Surya Namaskar every morning brings good health and prosperity in our life,” said Suresh Babu Dubey, District Coordinator, Krida Bharti.

Chanting of hymns by the students and teachers on this occasion mesmerised every one present there.

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BIKE THIEF CAUGHT IN CCTV CAMERA YET UNTRACEABLE

Bike owners in Fatehpur of Uttar Pradesh are badly troubled due to growing incidences of bike theft in the city. A thief had stolen a bike one month back which was parked in front of Rama-Shyama Building located in a VIP area of the city, just 100 meter away from Collector’s residence. The CCTV camera installed on the road caught the footage of the incident but the culprit is still untraceable for the police.

“The CCTV camera has a very clear picture of the thief’s face. Even though, police have failed to trace him,” said Mohammad Rehan Zafari, the victim.
The shoddy behaviour of the local police in this matter and their failure in tracing the culprit add woes to Rehan Zafari’s (the victim) grievances.

GEHLOT TELLS CHIDAMBARAM THAT RUSHDIE’s VISIT COULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO PEACE AND HARMONY

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot called on Union Home Minister P Chidambaram here this  morning to express apprehensions over controversial writer Salman Rushdie’s visit to attend Jaipur Literary Festival beginning from January 20.

The Chief Minister shared certain Muslim groups’ objections to the visit by the renowned author who was until the other day was most sought after speaker at the upcoming five-day literary event to be hosted at the Pink City.

Later, Gehlot said that he had conveyed the assessment of his Government regarding the proposed visit of the author. The chief Minister said that he had no knowledge about the actual position – whether Rushdie’s visit was on or has been called off.
Earlier, the organisers of the festival had advised Rushdie to skip theJaipur event since the Muslim opinion was adverse. Earlier, an Islamic seminary of western UP had urged the Union and Rajasthan Governments to not let Rushdie visit Jaipur as he had hurt sentiments of many Muslims through one of his works of fiction.
Muslim groups have been referring to a Fatwa or religious fiat passed by the late Ayatollah Khomeini against Rushdie’s novel Satanic Verses that was published over two decades ago. Soon after the Fatwa Rushdie turned into one of the most protected writers with western government providing them round the clock security cover.
Gehlot Government as also the Centre has been keeping a watch over the developments regarding the visit of the writer. But the opposition has been alleging that the Government has been allowing an issue to be built up by Rushdie’s visit in order to placate a section of Muslims who have been demanding a ban on the visit and the Congress was eyeing upon the minority votes by obliging them in roundabout manner in view of elections in Uttar Pradesh and four other States.

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RUSSIA SAVES EUROPEAN BISON IN NATURE RESERVE PARK

Russia aims at preserving the European Bison, the largest mammal on the continent in Priokso-Terrasny reserve, south of Moscow.

European Bison is the largest terrestrial animal in the continent and was hunted to extinction in 19th and 20th century. The other reason for its extinction is the destruction of the forests leaving only a few surviving animals.

But the breeding farms like Priokso-Terrasny Reserve protects the fauna by preserving endangered species and offers a chance to watch the ancient species.

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