Guwahati, Jan 21 (IANS) The Army has been deployed in sensitive areas of Kokrajhar district in Assam following mob violence that claimed two lives and sparked incidents of arson and street clashes, officials said on Wednesday, as authorities stepped up measures to prevent further escalation of the situation.According to Defence sources, Army columns carried out joint night patrols with the district administration in Karigaon and nearby localities on Tuesday night.A flag march has been scheduled …
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Prayagraj, Jan 14 (IANS) The Magh Mela in Prayagraj is once again drawing huge crowds as devotees throng the Sangam to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, coinciding with Shattila Ekadashi. By 8 a.m. on Wednesday, around 15 lakh devotees had already immersed themselves in the confluence, with participants ranging from young children to elderly citizens. This year, it is estimated that over 2 crore pilgrims will take a dip at the Sangam, celebrating both religious faith…