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Happy that I can participate in Olympics atleast, want to thank those who supported me throughout: S

Imphal, Dec 17 (ANI): Boxer Sarita Devi on Wednesday thanked the Sports Minister, Boxing India, SAI, Sachin Tendulkar and the entire nation for supporting her. Even as the International Boxing Federation AIBA has imposed one year ban on Sarita as she refused to accept her bronze medal in the Asian Games which took place in Incheon this year, the boxer expressed happiness that she would get a chance to participate in the Olympics. Sarita will be eligible to return to action by November 2015, in time for the women's Olympic qualifiers for the Rio Games in 2016. The world boxing body also handed down two-year bans, ending Oct 1, 2016 to the 29-year-old boxer's husband Thoiba Singh Dec 17, 2014
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Life freezes in Kashmir as temperature drops below zero

Poonch, Dec 17 (ANI): Life came to a standstill in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday after temperature dropped below zero. Residents of Poonch district are finding hard to fight the cold as the temperature was recorded minus five degrees Celsius due to rain showers and snowfall. Icy winds and fresh snowfall in the hills has influenced many parts of northern India. The cold wave has also forced people to stay indoors and keep themselves warm with bonfire. A resident, Mohammad Shafiq, said they are finding it difficult to cope with the current weather conditions. Another resident, Mohammad Basheer, said the winter chill is affecting their daily routine. Dec 17, 2014
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AIBA bans Sarita Devi for one year as she refused bronze at Asian Games

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): International Boxing Federation AIBA has imposed one year ban on Boxer Sarita Devi as she refused to accept her bronze medal in the Asian Games which took place in Incheon this year. President of Boxing India Sandeep Jajodia said that it was a big relief for Sarita as well as Boxing India. Vice President of the Indian Olympics Association, Tarlochan Singh said that Sarita will not be at much loss as there is no championship in this one year. Former Athlete Sunita Godara said that the government should allow Sarita to continue practicing her sport. India's foreign coach BI Fernandez has been banned for two years while national coach GS Sandhu has been cleared. Sarita will be eligible to return to action by November 2015, in time for the women's Olympic qualifiers for the Rio Games in 2016. Dec 17, 2014
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Arrival of tourists to Kashmir gives boost to tourism industry

Srinagar, Dec 17 (ANI): Domestic and foreign tourists thronged Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (December 17) to enjoy the cold weather and the beauty as Kashmir remains a favourite winter holiday destination in the country. The arrival of tourists is giving a boost to the tourism sector in the state which also experienced snowfall in higher reaches. Meanwhile, a tour operator, Rouf Tramboo, said with the onset of winters a large number of tourists are expected to arrive. Several parts of northern states have received snowfall that has resulted in intense cold wave. Dec 17, 2014
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Celebrity News - 15/12/2014

BEVERLY HILLS Celebs came out to shop for a good cause at the BROOKS BROTHERS Celebrates The Holidays with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Stars got a chance to experience snow, reindeers & even old Saint Nick. But an even rarer appearance than Santa was Miley Cyrus with current boyfriend, Patrick Schwarzenegger. ‘Glee’ star Matthew Morrison spoke about why he came out for the event. #460568256 0:19: Matthew Morrison: It’s a beautiful…children. :0:39 HOLLYWOOD It was a winter wonderland as Bryce Dallas Howard hosted the Canon ‘Let It Snow’ Globe Event. She was joined by her father, Oscar winning director Ron Howard at the free family experience. Howard spoke about the event and how families can use a camera to express their creative side. #460570306 0:07: Bryce Dallas Howard: It’s awesome…out. :0:19 0:20: Bryce Dallas Howard: That’s what today…life. :0:28 DUBAI Eva Longoria looked stunning in a white & yellow gown as she attended the Global Gift Gala being held as part of the 11th Annual Dubai International Film Festival. Earlier, Longoria spoke about how immigration reform has become a global problem. #4605723 0:06: Eva Longoria: Immigration reform…congress. :0:22 0:41: Eva Longoria: People really have…reform. :0:49. That’s all for now. We’ll be back tomorrow with Dec 17, 2014

Tourists enjoy fresh spell of snow in Nainital

Nainital/ Varanasi, Dec 17 (ANI): Fresh spell of snow in Nainital brought much delight to the tourists enjoying their vacation in the state of Uttarakhand. Tourists were seen throwing snowballs on each other as mercury dipped further with the snowfall. Several parts of Himachal Pradesh have also received snowfall that resulted in intense cold wave. Meanwhile, icy cold winds also swept through temple town of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and intense fog affected normal life and train schedules. Located in the tropics, most of India witnesses a very hot summer and a largely temperate winter. Minimum temperatures even dropped to sub-zero level in higher altitudes in Jammu and Kashmir. Dec 17, 2014
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