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Punish terrorists but don''t coin the term ‘Hindu terrorism’: RSS Chief

Lucknow, Nov 23 : Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief K. S. Sudarshan on Sunday said punish terrorists but don''t coin the term ''Hindu Terrorism'' and defame Hindus.

Amidst growing allegations of the involvement of Hindu outfits in acts of terror, various Hindu organizations are taking part in a five-day meeting in Lucknow to mull over ways and means to counter terrorism and the allegations against the Hindu organizations.

Sudarshan accused the ruling Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government of playing a political game ahead of the Assembly and the general elections.

Blast damages Lucknow district court bathroom

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Uttar Pradesh Govt orders probe into Meerut explosion

Lucknow, Nov 9 : The Uttar Pradesh Government has issued orders to probe Saturday''s explosion in Meerut, in which five persons were killed and six were injured.

Mayawati asks Centre to stop attacks on north Indians in Mumbai

Lucknow, Oct 29 : In the wake of killing of a youth hailing from Uttar Pradesh in Mumbai, State Chief Minister Mayawati has asked the Centre and Maharashtra Government to take immediate action to stop attacks on north Indians.

"The Centre and Maharashtra government should initiate immediate measures to check attack on north Indians in Maharashtra," Mayawati said in a letter shot off to the union government and Maharashtra chief minister.

Mayawati said that both the Centre and the Maharashtra government have failed to check such "unconstitutional acts".

Eco-friendly fireworks a major draw on Diwali in Lucknow markets

Lucknow, Oct. 28 : Special eco-friendly fireworks witnessed a high demand in Lucknow markets on the occasion of Diwali festival. Growing awareness about polluting fire crackers motivated families, especially children, to neglect them this time around.

Consequent to anti-firecracker campaign and awareness drive about ill-effects of bursting harmful firecrackers gaining momentum, manufacturers of firecrackers supplied eco-friendly variants anticipating public demand.

Carrying photographs of various Bollywood and Hollywood actors and actresses, the eco-friendly crackers were a major draw for everyone here.

Lucknow zoo in search of right mates

Uttar PradeshLucknow, Oct. 22 : Authorities at a Lucknow zoo are faced with an unusual problem after observing that many animals at the zoo don’t have fellows to pair. Hence, they are exploring possibilities of exchange programme for help the creatures at the zoo.

Presently, the zoo officials wish to ensure pairing of animals under their care since a majority of the animals here are starved of partners.

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