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BSF Suspends Public Entry To Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony: COVID-19
Amid the rise in the COVID-19 cases, Border Security Forces (BSF) on January 5, suspended the entry of the public at the daily lowering of flags ceremony retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border. Reportedly, BSF authorities reviewed the latest guidelines issued by the District Magistrate before taking the decision. Earlier in September 2020, the entry of the public was resumed after being suspended since March 7, 2020.
Tags: Wagah border, Covid-19, Retreat Ceremony, BSF, India-Pakistan Border
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2 Indian Women To Cycle 5,000 km For Environment Protection
In a unique attempt, two young women have started a cycling expedition to raise awareness of the pollution-free environment and women's empowerment. Sawita Mahtav and Suruti Rawat from Bihar and Uttarakhand have started cycling from the Wagah border with Arunachal Pradesh as their destination. Reportedly, their 5000-km journey would take them through eight different states of the country. Sawita said, "we will visit schools and colleges to… read-more
Tags: Wagah border, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Bhupinder Singh
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