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Watermelon farming in Ladakh getting boost through DRDO’s agri technology

Aug 31, 2020

Ladakh, Aug 31 (ANI): Assumed to have limited vegetation because of the harsh climatic conditions, farmers of Ladakh are now exploring new ways to cultivate seasonal vegetables and fruits which are basically grown in warm weather areas. Phey village, 12 km from Leh town is known for the production of watermelons. In 2016, on a trial basis, 10 farmers from Phey tried cultivating watermelon with the help of DRDO’s Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR). After the good yield, villagers are encouraged and are now growing watermelons. After the Union Territory status for Ladakh,...
First-ever direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi following peace deal
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First-ever direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi following peace deal

Aug 31, 2020

Former President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84
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Former President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84

Aug 31, 2020

Family members of militants are soft targets for ISI: J&K Police
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Family members of militants are soft targets for ISI: J&K Police

Aug 31, 2020

Sensex crashes by 839 points on geopolitical tensions, bank stocks hit badly
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Sensex crashes by 839 points on geopolitical tensions, bank stocks hit badly

Aug 31, 2020

Ludhiana’s Sikh restaurateur makes chocolate Ganesha for Hindu festival
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Ludhiana’s Sikh restaurateur makes chocolate Ganesha for Hindu festival

Aug 31, 2020

Ludhiana (Punjab), Aug 31 (ANI): When it comes to celebrating festivals in India, the differences of caste and faith dilute and people come together to create a strong bond of humanity. The same can be...
Equity indices gain 1%, Future Retail up 20%
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Equity indices gain 1%, Future Retail up 20%

Aug 31, 2020

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded one per cent higher during early hours on August 31 on positive global cues and steady flow of foreign institutional investor (FII) funds. At 10:15 am,...
Baloch, Sindhis and Pashtuns stage protest in Toronto to mark International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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Baloch, Sindhis and Pashtuns stage protest in Toronto to mark International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances

Aug 31, 2020

Toronto (Canada), Aug 31 (ANI): Baloch, Sindhis and Pashtuns staged a protest on August 30 in Canada’s Toronto to mark International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protestors demanded United Nations (UN) and...
Baloch, Sindhi jointly hold anti-Pakistan protest at UK Parliament House
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Baloch, Sindhi jointly hold anti-Pakistan protest at UK Parliament House

Aug 31, 2020

London (United Kingdom), Aug 31 (ANI): The Sindhi Baloch Forum held a protest against Pakistan government in front of UK Parliament in London. The protest was held on the International Day of the Victims...
Free Balochistan Movement holds protest on International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances in London
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Free Balochistan Movement holds protest on International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances in London

Aug 31, 2020

London (United Kingdom), Aug 31 (ANI): The Free Balochistan Movement held a protest demonstration outside the official residence of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced...
Anti-Pakistan protest in New York over atrocities on minorities
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Anti-Pakistan protest in New York over atrocities on minorities

Aug 31, 2020

New York (USA), Aug 31 (ANI): Members of minority communities from Pakistan held a protest outside Pakistan Consulate in New York over atrocities committed against minorities in Pakistan on International Day of the Victims of...