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Clashes break out in Golden Temple on 30th Anniversary of Operation Bluestar

Amritsar, June 06 (ANI): Violent clashes broke out in the premises of Golden Temple in Amritsar on Friday between members of SGPC and a Sikh radical group, injuring at least 12 people. Accoding to reports, some mediapersons were also assaulted and their cameras were broken too during the clashes. Violence erupted in Golden Temple after various groups protested Simranjit Singh Mann's attempt to give a speech from Rostrum of Akal Takht. The clashes followed an altercation that reportedly happened during a ceremony organised to mark the anniversary of Operation Bluestar. Jun 6, 2014
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India rallies for green cities on World Environment Day

Bhopal / Varanasi / Kolkata, June 05 (ANI): Indians paddled, skated and walked to spread the message of greener and cleaner surroundings to mark World Environment Day on Thursday. People, especially children, rallied across cities advocating protection of environment. In Bhopal, the national museum of humankind in association with Green Planet Bicycle Riders Association organised a cycle rally to promote environmental awareness among individuals and vouched for usage of non-motorised vehicles. Meanwhile, children in temple town of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh also raised their voice for clean city. Dressed in green attires, kids skated for saving the environment, holding banners and shouting slogans. The city of Kolkata in West Bengal state too witnessed an awareness rally that advocated for plastic-free country. Jun 5, 2014
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Temple authorities install air conditioners for gods amid rising temperature Kanpur, June 04 (ANI):

Kanpur, June 04 (ANI): As temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius in Uttar Pradesh, local authorities installed air conditioners, coolers in various temples to help devotees, priests and even gods to escape scorching heat. But in a state where power cuts are frequent, these amenities do little to serve their intended purpose. However, devotees said the arrangements were made to attract devotees in rising heat. Jun 4, 2014
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Hindu temple and mosque co-exist peacefully in Kupwara, endorse communal harmony

Kashmir, June 2 (ANI): Kashmir has often been described as a paradise on earth. Not just for its natural beauty, but also for its unique culture. The way of life in Kashmir has evolved through centuries and is a synthesis of a variety of cultures and religious influences, which have given birth to an ethos, known as Kashmiriyat. One such example comes from Trehgam village near Kupwara district of north Kashmir where a 400-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, a shrine of great Sufi saint Syed Ibrahim Bukhari and Grand mosque (Jamia Masjid) are situated in a row and a famous pond in front of them is the main source of water for almost half a dozen nearby villages. Jun 2, 2014
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Tiger Shroff to visit Babulnath temple

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): Bollywood's newest star, Tiger Shroff, a devotee of Lord Shiva, is so overwhelmed with the positive response to his debut film 'Heropanti' that he proposes to visit Babulnath temple. The movie has earned Rs.13.05 crore nett in India in two days since its release. To thank the lord, he will visit the Babulnath temple. "The film has got a very good opening and Tiger is a huge devotee of Shiva. So, he will be visiting Babulnath on Monday to thank Lord Shiva for all the love and appreciation he has received," a spokesperson said. May 29, 2014
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It Happens: Rajasthan relives past glory at art exhibition on Anchor World Museum Day

Ajmer, May 23 (ANI): On the occasion of Anchor World Museum Day visitors, specially the youth, thronged to the ancient Ajmer Fort of Rajasthan to relive their ancient tradition and culture, in the two-day heritage exhibition. The heritage exhibition organized in the precincts of the ancient fort of Mughal Emperor Akbar in Naya Bazaar area of Ajmer was inaugurated by the south Ajmer legislator, Anita Bhadel. The curator, Himmat Singh Shekhawat, said that the two-day exhibition aims to promote the idea of restoring the past and understanding its importance in daily lives. Paintings by an eminent artist of Shivam Sharde Art Centre in Ajmer, Mamta Devada, were also displayed. Ancient Ajaipal temple, Dargah Sharif, Clock Tower, St. Anselm’s Church, the puicturesque places of Pushkar and the fort of Taragarh were portrayed through the artist’s 30 paintings. Devada said that the idea behind the exhibition was to make people aware of their rich culture and heritage. The crowds that thronged the ancient fort were proof that the venture was a grand success. May 23, 2014