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| Jan.2 |
New Delhi |
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Massive blackout Blackout left millions of people without electricity because of a sudden power surge in the transmission grid
| Jan.9 |
India |
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Hindu festival smooth start Million pilgrims plunged into the waters of the holy river Ganges to wash away sins
| Jan.10 |
Western Canada |
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No bail for bomb suspects A judge denied bail for Sikh men accused of the 1985 bombing on Air India plane that killed 329 people
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India |
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Diamond trade halts in protest Merchants, dealers and diamond cutters protest the arrest of one of the biggest diamond merchants
| Jan.15 |
Kashmir |
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Voting in Kashmir after 23 years Villagers in 3 districts of Kashmir voted despite islamic guerrillas had asked to boycott the polls
| Jan.24 |
India |
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Millions flock to Ganges festival 30 million Hindu pilgrims are expected to go to the river for the most auspicious day of the Maha Kumbh Mela
| Jan.25 |
India |
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Dalai Lama condemns converting Dalai Lama has joined Hindu leaders in condemning the Christian and Muslim practice of seeking converts
| Jan.26 |
India |
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Quake death toll could reach 1000 Rescuers dug through collapsed buildings for survivors
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Gujarat |
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Up to 2,000 killed in quake Residents in the Gujarat State spent the night outside. Fear of aftershocks spreads. 4,000 missing
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Gujarat |
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7.9 Earthquake killed 30,000 people Earthquake at 8:46 in the morning, centered near Bhuj, on the 51st celebration of Republic Day
Gujarat officials have said that homeless will be offered food in exchange for aiding the reconstruction effort. Total property damage was estimated at $5.5 billion. In Ahmedabad as many as 50 multistory buildings collapsed and several hundred people were killed
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| Jan.27 |
Gujarat |
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Quake death toll could be 15,000 Survivors waited for supplies. Rescuers had pulled more than 3,200 bodies
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Gujarat |
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11,000 killed in quake Officials say more than 11,000 died. Rescue workers climbed atop debris hoping for some sign of life | |
| Jan.28 |
Gujarat |
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125,000 not accounted for Priorities are shifting from rescue efforts to helping quake survivors. The toll could be as high as 30,000 | |
| Jan.29 |
Gujarat |
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Indian PM visits quake location Vajpayee said that help was not coming fast enough. He asks for $1.5 billion in aid and loans.
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Gujarat |
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Quake toll may reach 100,000 4 days after earthquake rescuers are continuing work to free people trapped under debris. Official toll is more than 6,000 | |
| Jan.30 |
India |
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Rescuers revive quake search plans Rescuers plucked a young man from the rubble
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Gujarat |
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Order collapses Quake survivors seek food, water. Relief flights arrived in India. Villagers try to intercept relief trucks | |
| Jan.31 |
India |
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13-year-old girl rescued Turkish rescue workers pulled a girl from a pile of debris after 6 days
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