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Shramjivi blast case: doctor summoned for testimony on Aug 27

Jaunpur, Aug 21 (UNI) A terrorist accused in Patna-New Delhi Shramjivi Express bomb blast case was today produced in a local court where the testimony of a doctor was recorded and another witness summoned on August 27.

The July 28, 2005-blast near Halpalganj-Singramau railway station in the district had killed at least 14 people and grievously wounded 90 others.

Alamgeer alias Mohd Roni, presently lodged in Tihar Jail, appeared before Additional District and Sessions Judge (III) Rajendra Chandra under tight security, where testimony of Dr R A Chakravarti, who treated the eight victims of the blast, was recorded.

However, fixing August 27 as next hearing date, the court summoned Dr R K Agarwal for recording his statement.

Meanwhile, judicial custody of Roni has been extended.

There are total 48 witnesses in the case.

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HP to install ropeway at Himani Chamunda shrine

Shimla, Aug 21 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Government is planning to connect the ancient Himani Chamunda shrine with ropeway to provide devotees an opportunity to offer their obeisance conveniently besides giving a boost to religious tourism in the state. This was stated by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal while presiding over the Temple Committee meeting held here today. ''Himani Chamunda is one of the prominent shrines, but it is beyond the reach for most of.....

People in Kashmir suffer due to shortage of essentials, PDP

Srinagar, Aug 21 (UNI) Expressing concern over the shortage of essential commodities in Kashmir, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today urged authorities to rush essentials to different parts of the Valley immediately. Mohammad Rafi Mir and Bashart Bukhari, two senior leaders of the PDP, in a joint statement have expressed their concern over the shortage of essential commodities and eatables in the Valley. They urged the administration to initiate measures for the supply and stock of.....

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Srinagar, Aug 21 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages today announced prestigious State Art Awards for 2008. After approval of the Judgments of 44th State Art exhibition by President of Academy, Governor N N Vohra, formal orders were issued here from the head office this afternoon, Secretary Academy Zaffar Iqbal Khan Manhas said. The first award under senior category amounting to Rs 25000 each, has been adjudged in favour of renowned artists of.....
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