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GENERAL NEWS
After more than 40 hours there is some good news coming in from Mumbai. Some hostages were released from the Trident Hotel. The GOC in C of Southern Command of Army, Lt Gen Nobel Thamburaj in a press conference said that the encounters were in the final stages now.
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GENERAL NEWS
Terror once again struck Mumbai on 26 November 2008. 26 terrorists landed at the Gateway of India through rubber boats. These heavily armed terrorists are learnt to have captured Police and Government Vehicles and moved to various targets. The targets included Taj Mahal Hotel, Trident Hotel, Mumbai CST railway station, Metro movie hall, Cama Hospital [...] |
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Today's Must-Reads
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
With the festive season around the corner Nashikars are looking for some good times ahead. The festive season commences with the Navratri. The festival is looked forward to by the people for its colorful atmosphere.
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
Heavy rains in Nashik district and surrounding areas have claimed three lives. After the dry spell monsoon has been very active for the last one month. The citizens in rural as well as urban areas had to work hard to clear the water logged areas.
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
After the prolonged dry spell in the initial months monsoon has been active in Maharashtra. The prayers of the population seem to have been answered by weather Gods.
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
Nashik. It has been seen in the past that any enrollment in the Army or Police forces calls for huge crowds. This time is no exception. There is a proposal to enroll 89 people for Police Duties in Nashik and another 103 personnel for rural areas.
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More Local News
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
Janmashtami is one of the most important festivals of the region. It has great cultural significance to the common man. People look forward to this festival keenly. The traditional “Dahi Handi” provides a great opportunity to unwind and enjoy the festivities.
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
The Satpur Ambad belt of Nashik is well known as the industrial heart of the city. However due to industrial slowdown and uncertainty over the migrant issue the once prosperous area has been facing a severe slowdown.
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
The Vivekananda Center is contributing in a big way to personality development in the youth of the region. It has launched a program called “Vijay Purna Vijay”. The program will be launched all over Maharashtra.
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
The delay in monsoon is having its inevitable cascading effects on the economic system of the district. Normally the sowing of the sugarcane saplings is carried out during the month of June. However it was delayed this year because of the poor monsoon thus far.
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
The monsoon season is usually very active in Nashik region. The rains commence during the month of June every year and the monsoon remains active till mid September. This year the monsoon has been unusually delayed and has now become active in the month of August.
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
The month of Sravan as per Hindu calendar is the most sacred month of the year. Many important festivals fall in this month. There is a special significance of the Mondays and Fridays falling during this month.
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LOCAL FLAVOUR
The Bhawani temple in Ranwad is quite famous with the devotees. The area has been experiencing acute shortage of water. After concerted efforts by the devotees a water tank is being constructed at the temple.
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