16 Amarnath devotees killed as truck falls into gorge (Second Lead)
July 27th, 2012 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, July 27 (IANS) At least 16 people on their way back from the Amarnath pilgrimage were killed and 20 injured, three of them critically, when the truck in which ... Read more...
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GPS helps detect 100 billion tonne ice loss!
July 25th, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 25 (IANS) The Global Positioning System (GPS) helped scientists detect a staggering 100 billion tonnes of ice loss in Greenland over six months during 2010, according to a ... Read more...
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Shimla’s skating rink closes, signalling season’s end
February 20th, 2012 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) The fun-filled, exhilarating skating days are over. Though the winter cold lingers on, Asia's oldest natural ice rink here cannot be coaxed into life as the ... Read more...
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Ice skaters warm up to Shimla chill
December 8th, 2011 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Dec 8 (IANS) One set of people is quite delighted with the return of an intense cold wave in the picturesque tourist resort - ice skating enthusiasts who ... Read more...
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Amarnath pilgrims can start registering May 10
May 3rd, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, May 3 (IANS) The stage is being set for the annual pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board ... Read more...
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All quiet at Shimla’s ice rink after a busy season
February 10th, 2011 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Feb 10 (IANS) Asia's oldest natural ice skating rink in this Himachal Pradesh hill town has gone back to sleep after an excitingly busy season, thanks to the ... Read more...
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At 90, Shimla’s skating rink set for nationals
December 29th, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Dec 29 (IANS) Ninety years old and still going strong - Asia's only natural ice skating rink is all set to host skaters from across the country for the ... Read more...
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Shimla’s skaters happy as thick ice sheet covers rink
December 2nd, 2010 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Dec 2 (IANS) Skaters here are a happy lot as a thick layer of ice enveloped Asia's only natural ice skating rink in this Himachal Pradesh town Thursday, thanks to the ... Read more...
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Get your skates on the ice in Shimla
November 21st, 2010 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Nov 21 (IANS) As the chill sets in timely this winter, it brings along with it the sublime promise of fun-filled skating sessions again in Asia's only natural ... Read more...
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Amarnath Yatra interrupted due to bad weather
July 22nd, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 22 (IANS) The Amarnath Yatra was Thursday interrupted as the pilgrims' trek from the north and south Kashmir base camps to the cave shrine was stopped due to inclement weather.
"We ... Read more...
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Another 12,500 pilgrims head for Amarnath
July 5th, 2010 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 5 (IANS) Over 12,500 pilgrims left for the Amarnath cave shrine Monday from south Kashmir's Nunwan (Pahalgam) and Baltal base camps.
Despite incidents of violence in the Valley, the annual pilgrimage ... Read more...
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Amarnath Yatra interrupted due to bad weather
July 4th, 2010 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) The Amarnath Yatra was Sunday interrupted as the passage of pilgrims at various safe shelters along the north and south Kashmir treks to the cave shrine was stopped ... Read more...
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Amarnath yatra begins peacefully, curfew extended across Valley (Intro Roundup)
July 2nd, 2010 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) The annual pilgrimage to a Himalayan cave shrine kicked off Thursday under heavy security cover amid the continuing turmoil in Kashmir. There were fewer street protests but the ... Read more...
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Amarnath yatra begins peacefully amid turmoil in Kashmir (Roundup)
July 1st, 2010 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) The annual pilgrimage to a Himalayan cave shrine kicked off Thursday under heavy security cover amid the continuing turmoil in Kashmir. But there were fewer street protests as ... Read more...
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15,000 pilgrims start this year’s Amarnath Yatra (Lead)
July 1st, 2010 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) The annual Amarnath pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir kicked off Thursday with over 15,000 pilgrims beginning the climb to the cave shrine dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
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15,000 pilgrims start this year’s Amarnath Yatra
July 1st, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) The annual Amarnath pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir kicked off Thursday with over 15,000 pilgrims beginning the climb to the cave shrine dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. ... Read more...
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No cut in duration of Amarnath pilgrimage
March 19th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, March 19 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has pledged to keep the duration of the annual Hindu Amarnath pilgrimage two months long, rejecting a separatist leader's request to ... Read more...
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Tourists enjoy ice-skating in Shimla
January 8th, 2010 - 8:41 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant ChauhanShimla, Jan. 8 (ANI): While most of the people in north India are facing the onslaught of cold wave and dense fog, tourists visiting Shimla from different parts of the ... Read more...
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Chill brings good tidings for Shimla ice skating rink
December 11th, 2009 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Dec 11 (IANS) A thin layer of ice has formed at Shimla's 90-year-old ice skating rink, bringing the promise of fun-filled skating sessions for professionals and tourists alike - ... Read more...
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Amarnath shrine to have an artificial Shivlingam too
May 10th, 2008 - 12:41 am ICT by admin
Jammu, May 9 (IANS) When this year's Amarnath pilgrimage begins June 18, the pilgrims will have to pass by an artificial Shivlingam before paying obeisance at the natural one. "The pilgrims will ... Read more...
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Amarnath pilgrimage to begin June 18
April 4th, 2008 - 2:42 pm ICT by admin
Jammu, April 4 (IANS) The annual pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir will begin June 18 and last till Aug 16. Governor, Lt Gen (retd) S.K. Sinha, who ... Read more...
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Winter sports lovers throng Kufri
January 16th, 2008 - 6:20 pm ICT by admin
Kufri (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 16 (ANI): Thousands of winter sports lovers throng Kufri for its ice-skating and for sports in the skiing rink, which begins in the first week of December.
Nearly three-month ... Read more...
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Shimlas annual Ice-Skating Carnival draws thousands of tourists
January 1st, 2008 - 5:16 pm ICT by admin
Shimla, Jan.1 (ANI): Thousands of winter sports lovers in Shimla had a gala time recently, as they converged to attend the day-long annual Ice-Skating Carnival hosted by the Ice-skating Club of Shimla. ... Read more...
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