Raksha Bandhan

Family alleges 9-year-old girl raped, killed by neighbour

3:11 pm August 14, 2020

Sambhal: The family of a nine-year-old girl has alleged that the minor was raped and killed by their neighbour in Chandausi area of Sambhal district, officials said Friday. The girl had gone missing after visiting the neighbour’s home Thursday morning and the family members were looking for her since, Circle Officer Ashok Kumar said. Early […]

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HM’s remark against custodial torture, a welcome move  

HM Amit Shah greets people on Raksha Bandhan

11:40 am August 3, 2020

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday greeted people on the festival of Raksha Bandhan. He is currently undergoing treatment in hospital as he tested positive for coronavirus. “Heartfelt greetings to the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan,” Shah tweeted in Hindi. The home minister on Sunday said […]

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PM Modi to interact with CMs on Thursday over COVID situation, vaccination drive

Vice-President, PM greet people on Raksha Bandhan

11:27 am August 3, 2020

New Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on Raksha Bandhan, saying the festival reaffirms the strong ties of love and affection that bind brothers and sisters together. “Many greetings to all citizens on the festival of Raksha Bandhan,” the prime minister tweeted. Naidu said the festival […]

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Two arrested for grabbing govt land in Ghaziabad: DM

Section 144 imposed in Ghaziabad ahead of festival season

11:54 pm July 30, 2020

Ghaziabad: Ahead of upcoming festivities, prohibitory measures under Section 144 of CrPC have been imposed in Ghaziabad district with the restrictions set to be in effect till August 31, the district information officer Rakesh Chauhan told PTI on Thursday. The prohibitory measures have been taken by District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey keeping in view Eid, Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami festivals along with Independence […]

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Rakhis come with COVID-19 precautionary messages in Gujarat

10:58 pm July 28, 2020

Ahmedabad: With Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, a rakhi maker in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city has taken the opportunity to package his products with messages to spread awareness about COVID-19. Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated in the country on August 3. Iqbal Behlim, who has been manufacturing rakhis and kites since 1980, put slogans such […]

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