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PM Modi lays foundation stone for a trade and crafts facilitation centre for weavers in Varanasi

Varanasi, Nov 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for a trade and craft facilitation centre for weavers in his home constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the temple town Varanasi, arrived on Friday morning, where he is likely to firm up plans for its development of the city. With an aim to develop and promote handloom products of Varanasi this Trade Facilitation Centre and Crafts Museum is being established. Reportedly, the centre will be developed at the cost of rupees 500 million. Modi on the occasion said that after agriculture, it is textiles which generates maximum employment in the country and it needs technology upgradation to compete with the world. He added that his government we has begun work in this direction. Talking about the famous Benarasi sarees, he said that the sarees do not need any branding or marketing. Nov 7, 2014
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PM Modi arrives at an excited Varanasi, to adopt a village under 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'

Varanasi, Nov 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reached his constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi for the first time after assuming the office in New Delhi. Preparations for his arrival were started days before as people seem exciting over the awaited visit. UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will be in the city to welcome the Prime Minister. Modi is expected to adopt a village under the 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'. Jayapur village, 24 kilometres away from Varanasi, hopes to be picked and is prepping to receive the prime minister, who is scheduled to make a public address there. The villagers also held prayers ahead of Modi's visit and thanked him for choosing their village. Water tight security arrangements have been made. PM Modi will be in his constituency for a little over 24 hours. PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone of a Weavers Trade Facilitation Centre and a crafts museum aimed at uplifting the lot of weavers and craftsmen. Nov 7, 2014
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New Delhi 4th Most Dangerous City In World For Women On Public Transport: Survey

New Delhi, 05 Nov (ANI) : New Delhi has been named the fourth most dangerous city in the world for women travelling on public transport according to a new survey.The survey was carried out by Thomson Reuters Foundation and focused on sexual harassment on public transportation systems in the world's largest cities.Women were required to answer six questions relating to their safety: how safe they felt travelling alone at night; the risk of being verbally harassed by men; the risk of being groped or subjected to other forms of physical harassment; trust that other passengers would assist a woman being physically or verbally abused; and trust in authorities to investigate reports of sexual harassment or violence. Nov 5, 2014
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Faith fades away religious differences

Barielly, Nov 3 (ANI): India is a land of rich tradition and mix culture where people spread the message of love with the essence of communal harmony and brotherhood persisting among them. One such example is of Chunna Miyan temple in Bareilly city of Uttar Pradesh, whose foundation had been laid by Fazrull Rehman, a Muslim by religion. Also famous by the name of Lakshmi Narayan temple, the temple reflects the true essence of communal harmony which is still being continued by people of different religions who visit the temple. The walls of the temple have the paintings of the founder which is a mark of respect to him. Devotees come here with utmost dedication and their wishes are being fulfilled. Nov 3, 2014
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Randeep Hooda and Nandana Sen Pledges to donate their eyes

Gurgaon, Nov 3 (ANI): The star cast of Ketan Mehta's forthcoming period drama 'Rang Rasiya', Randeep Hooda and Nandana Sen pledged to donate their eyes at Mahindru Foundation's eye donation campaign held in Gurgaon to raise awareness as well as funds for eye donations. Speaking at the event both the actors urged people to be a part of this noble cause and donate their eyes. The team raised funds for two upcoming eye-banks – one in association with Lotus Eye Hospital, Mumbai and other in association with Bhuvneshwari Madharai's Ashram, Rishikesh. Nov 3, 2014
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Nita Ambani performs Ganga Aarti in Varanasi on birthday

Varanasi, Nov 02 (ANI): Reliance Industries chief and billionaire Mukesh Ambani's wife, Nita Ambani celebrated her 51st birthday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency, Varanasi. Nita Ambani is also the Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries. As a part of the celebrations, Ambanis also attended a special prayer service (religious rituals) at Kashi Vishwanath temple in the holy city. Nita Ambani also performed the Ganga Aarti at the bank of River Ganges. Highlight of the day the famous ritual of lights 'Aarti' at the Dashashwamedh bank of river Ganges, witnessed by the Ambanis and the guests seated in four houseboats, which were especially decked up for the occasion. Nov 2, 2014
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Bhopal celebrates Formation Day with Marathon for Women Empowerment

Bhopal, Nov 01 (ANI): Celebrating its 58th Formation Day on Saturday (November 01) the government of Madhya Pradesh organised a Marathon for the empowerment of women. The 10- kilometre marathon run began from TT Nagar stadium in Bhopal and was flagged off by the sports director of Madhya Pradesh, Upendra Jain. Prime Minister Modi also wished the people on the foundation day of their state. Also present at the marathon was former hockey player, Arjun Awardee, Ashok Dhyanchand, who said the theme of the marathon was 'Balika' (Girl) and was aimed at encouraging girls to participate in sports. A total of 14 states of the country share their foundation day with Madhya Pradesh which was formed on November 01, 1956. Nov 1, 2014
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Foundation laid for world's tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Narmada, Nov 01 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel laid foundation stone of the Statue of Unity - the world's tallest statue of Iron man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The statue is a part of an ambitious project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to his political idol. Patel, marking the 139th birth anniversary Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, laid the foundation of "Statue of Unity" near River Narmada in the state. Patel performed religious rituals before laying the foundation of the ambitious project. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the deputy of first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as well as his home minister, but was often at odds with him. Nov 1, 2014
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