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World Bank team reviews Sarnath to boost tourism in Uttar Pradesh

Sarnath, Feb 03 (ANI): A team of specialists from the World Bank arrived in Sarnath city of Uttar Pradesh to inspect the area as part of state government's programme to boost tourism at the pilgrimage site. The team, which is on a two-day visit, has come to help and suggest the government in order to develop the area and boost tourism. Sarnath, located at about 10 km from holy city of Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. One of the members of the visiting team, Geetanjali said the team has come to review the area and explore the possibilities of integrating other areas to generate income for the locals. The major priority is to chalk out a development plan by inspecting the main areas. The team would visit the local village areas to understand the livelihood opportunities linked with tourism and inspect the zoo and traffic system of the area. Feb 3, 2015
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At least 48 children rescued from bangle factories in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Jan 30 (ANI): Police rescued at least 48 child labourers from bangle factories in Hyderabad. The children were rescued after police carried out multiple raids across the city. Most of them belonged to Bihar state. The police have been carrying out raids as part of their 'Smile' programme to rescue minor children working in hazardous conditions. Hyderabad Police circle officer, N Rama Rao said they have booked a case against the owners and efforts are on to nab the culprits. Some children said they were forced to abandon their studies and work in factories with either no pay or little pay. A 13-year-old Mohammad Ruhail, who came from Bihar, said he was forced to work because of poverty. Jan 30, 2015