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Everything you need to know about Christirin Ganj Ajmer Edso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Masterchef' finalist wants to be an inspiration for women

June 12, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Ajmer, June 12 (IANS) A mother of a two-year-old boy and a pampering housewife, Doyel Saragi from Kolkata is a finalist on TV cookery competion "Masterchef - Kitchen Ke Superstars". Whether she wins or not, she hopes she is able to set an example for women who have talent but it remains within the four was of their house.

'Masterchef - Kitchen Ke Superstar' finalists seek blessings at Ajmer Sharif

June 11, 2013 at 12:20 AM

Ajmer, June 11 (IANS) It was a classic example of how reality TV can turn commoners into stars. Navneet Rastogi, Doyel Sarangi and Ripudaman Handa finalists of "Masterchef - Kitchen Ke Superstars" had to be guarded by a human chain of 10 security personnel when they visited the dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti here Monday. They ended up eliciting an unexpected response from the locals.

Sonia Gandhi sends "Chadar" to Ajmer Sharif shrine

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday sent a "Chadar" as an offering to the Ajmer Sharif shrine.

Devotees throng Ajmer shrine to mark 801st Death anniversary of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Ajmer, May 11 (ANI): Devotees in large numbers thronged the shrine in Ajmer during the 801st Death anniversary of the Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti, and took part in religious rituals to mark the commemoration 'Urs' of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz.

Sheila inaugurates transit camp for Ajmer Sharif Urs Pilgrims

May 6, 2013 at 4:55 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit opened a transit camp for the pilgrims going to attend the 801st Annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer. The camp at Burari grounds organized by the Department of Revenue would continue upto 25th May, 2013

Rajasthan to promote salt lake tourism

April 15, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) To tap its tourism potential, the desert state of Rajasthan is trying to prop up Sambhar, the largest inland salt lake in the country, as a unique attraction, Tourism Minister Bina Kak said.

RPSC declared final results for Agriculture officer, check results

April 5, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer has published results for the post of Agriculture Officer and other, which were advertised by the

Shiv Sena felicitates Ajmer Sharif head for opposing Pak PM's visit

March 13, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Ajmer, Mar 13 (ANI): The right-wing Shiv Sena on Wednesday felicitated Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, the spiritual head of the shrine of revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer for opposing Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's recent visit.

Ajmer shrine diwan should get Bharat Ratna: Uddhav Thackeray

March 11, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray lauded Diwan Zainul Abedin Ali Khan of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti dargah in Ajmer for showing courage in opposing the visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Pervez Ashraf to the shrine Saturday.

Didn't talk official issues with Pakistan PM: Khurshid

March 10, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Ghaziabad, March 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Sunday made it clear that he held no official talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at Ajmer Saturday.

Pak PM's reception was diplomatic courtesy: Khurshid

March 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Ghaziabad, Mar. 10 (ANI): Reiterating that he did not have any substantive discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf on his daylong visit to Ajmer Sharif yesterday, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday said it was just a courtesy extended to the visiting dignitary from a neighbouring country.

Khurshid, Ashraf meet over lunch, terror not on table

March 9, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was Saturday hosted for lunch by Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here, but there were no official talks between the two sides.

Protests in Rajasthan as Pakistani PM visits Ajmer

March 9, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) A group of protestors waived black flags and shouted slogans as External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid hosted a lunch for Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at Hotel Rambagh Palace here Saturday.

Khurshid, Ashraf meet for lunch, but no official talks

March 9, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was Saturday hosted for lunch by Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here, but there were no official talks between the two sides.

Pakistani PM arrives in Jaipur

March 9, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Saturday arrived here for a day-long private visit to the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer in Rajasthan.

Pakistani PM arrives in Jaipur

March 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Saturday arrived here for a day-long private visit to the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer in Rajasthan.

Pak PM Ashraf reaches Jaipur on his way to Ajmer (Update:Ashraf)

March 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Ajmer, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf arrived on Saturday in Jaipur for his visit to the shrine of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer.

Pak PM Ashraf reaches Jaipur on his way to Ajmer

March 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Ajmer, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf arrived on Saturday in Jaipur for his visit to the shrine of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer.

Thousands of policemen, snipers to guard Pak PM during Jaipur and Ajmer visit today

March 9, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Ajmer, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will spend about five hours in Jaipur along with his family members before heading to the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on Saturday. The Ajmer district administration has deployed more than 1,000 policemen in and around the shrine.

Ajmer shrine official to boycott Pakistan PM's visit

March 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's visit to the world-famous shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer Saturday has run into a controversy with a prominent shrine official deciding to boycott it to protest the beheading of an Indian soldier.

Three-year-old girl raped, assailant arrested

February 12, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Jaipur, Feb 12 (IANS) A three-year old girl was admitted to a hospital in critical condition after she was raped and brutally beaten up by a youth in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district Tuesday, police said.

Jaipur Discoms JVVNL Technical Helper result declared: Check results

January 9, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Jaipur Discoms JVVNL Technical Helper result 2012 has been declared. Previously joint examination was held to fill the vacant posts of Helper under Jaipur/Ajmer/Jodhpur Discoms.

Rajasthan police officer suspended, held for extortion

January 3, 2013 at 10:23 PM

Jaipur, Jan 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan government suspended an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Thursday, a day after he was arrested on corruption charges, officials said.

Supreme Court frees Pak national Khalil Chisti

December 12, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 12 (ANI): Pakistani microbiologist Mohammed Khalil Chishti was on Wednesday acquitted by the Supreme Court of the murder charge in a 20-year-old criminal case and was allowed to return to his native country without any restriction.

Apex court sets Pakistani virologist free

December 12, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday set free octogenarian Pakistani virologist Mohammad Khalil Chisty, who had challenged the life imprisonment given to him for a murder in Rajasthan in 1992.

Download Rajasthan Discom Jaipur JVVNL Data Entry Operator Admit Card 2012

November 7, 2012 at 11:54 AM

The candidates who have applied for Rajasthan Discom Data Entry Operator posts are looking forward to download Rajasthan Discom JVVNL Data Entry Operator. The examination is tentatively scheduled for 18th November 2012.

VHP activists burn effigy of Pak cricket team in Ajmer

November 7, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Nov.7 (ANI): Activists of the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) burnt an effigy of Pakistan cricket team at Ajmer, Rajasthan on Tuesday.

Khaleda Zia visits Moinuddin Chisti's shrine in Ajmer

November 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Nov.1 (ANI): Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khalida Zia visited the shrine of Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, on Thursday.

Fire engulfs twenty five godowns in Ajmer, guts property worth millions

October 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Oct. 23 (ANI): A fire broke out in the Kesar Ganj area of Ajmer, Rajasthan, on Tuesday, engulfing 25 godowns of cloth, chemical and transport companies, and gutted property worth almost ten lakh rupees.

'Milne do' between India and Pakistan might just happen soon

September 8, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Islamabad, Sep.8 (ANI): Increasing domestic pressure in India and Pakistan to liberalize the visa regimes is bearing fruit at last. Hundreds of thousands of displaced families will find it easier now to meet relatives across the border, separated due to partition.

Three killed in house collapse

September 4, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Ajmer, Sep 4 (IANS) A four-year-old girl was among three people killed when rocks from adjoining hills crushed their house after torrential rains in Rajasthan's Ajmer town Tuesday, police said.

Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test RTET 2012 roll number released: Check your roll number

August 24, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test RTET 2012 roll number has been released. The roll no or admit card are available on the Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (BSER), Ajmer website http://rtetbser.com.

Youth arrested for blackmail, rape in Ajmer

August 19, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Jaipur, Aug 19 (IANS) A 19-year old youth was arrested in Rajasthan's Ajmer district Sunday for allegedly raping a teenaged girl by blackmailing her on the basis of an MMS that showed her in a compromising position, police said.

Ajmer shrine finally receives Zardari's $1 mn donation

August 17, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Ajmer, Aug 17 (IANS) Four months after visiting Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari announced $1 million donation for Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's shrine here, the shrine authorities finally received the money from a Pakistan delegation Friday evening, shrine officials said.

Zardari's Rs.50m donation to Ajmer shrine leads to management dispute

August 8, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Islamabad, Aug. 8 (ANI): The Rs.50 million donation made by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, has resulted in a tussle between two organisations handling the shrine's management.

Process on to deliver Zardari's donation to Ajmer shrine

July 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) More than three months after Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari announced a donation of Rs.5 crore to the Ajmer dargah during his visit to the revered Sufi shrine, the Pakistan high commission Monday clarified that arrangements are being made to fulfill the pledge.

Woman commits suicide along with two sons in Rajasthan

July 27, 2012 at 10:26 PM

Jaipur, July 27 (IANS) A 32-year old woman allegedly committed suicide by throwing herself into a well in Rajasthan's Ajmer district along with her two sons aged 6 and 8 years, police said Friday.

20 schoolkids injured in Rajasthan accident

July 26, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Jaipur, July 26 (IANS) About 20 school children were seriously injured when the pickup vehicle in which they were travelling overturned in Rajasthan's Nagaur district Thursday, police said.

RPSC RAS Pre physics paper exam 2012 cancelled

July 26, 2012 at 10:25 AM

RAS Pre physics paper exam 2012 has been cancelled by the RPSC. According to the RPSC sources this examination will be conducted on August 12, 2012 from 10 to12 am in Ajmer.

I visit Ajmer dargah for peace of mind: Deepika

July 24, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) While the debate on whether Bollywood stars should be allowed at the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah in Ajmer rages on, actress Deepika Padukone says her sole motive while visiting such places is peace of mind.

Ajmer shrine custodians protest administrator's remark on Bollywood stars

July 23, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Ajmer, July 23 (IANS) A day after the dewan (administrator) of the world-famous Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti shrine termed prayers there by Bollywood actors and directors for the success of their movies and serials against Islamic) laws and Sufism, his statement drew strong protest from the shrine's khadims (custodians).

Six-month-old kidnapped in Ajmer, incident caught on CCTV

July 18, 2012 at 12:00 AM

Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) A woman was caught on a CCTV stealing a six-month-old boy while his mother was sleeping near him in the world-famous shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Rajasthan's Ajmer town Tuesday, police said.

Pakistan's legendary batsman Alimuddin passes away in London

July 13, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Lahore, July 13 (ANI): Pakistan's legendary batsman Alimuddin passed away on Thursday in London at the age of 81, after a protracted illness.

Three die as bus overturns in Rajasthan

July 8, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) Three people were killed and 17 others injured Sunday when a bus in which they were travelling turned over after hitting a road divider in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, police said.

RRB Ajmer JAA and Senior Clerk cum Typist result declared

June 23, 2012 at 12:19 PM

RRB Ajmer JAA and Senior clerk cum Typist result has been declared. The students can check their results on the Railway Recruitment Board Ajmer Website http://rrbajmer.org

Youth workshop to foster culture held in Srinagar

June 14, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Srinagar, June 14 (ANI): A cultural youth workshop, Jashan-e-Kashmir, was organized here in a bid to promote the culture and heritage of the state among the youth.

Rajasthan Board Secondary class 10 results 2012 declared

May 31, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Rajasthan Board Secondary class 10 results 2012 have been declared on Thursday May 31. The results are available on the website http://rajresults.nic.in/

16 die in Uttar Pradesh bus tragedy

May 19, 2012 at 2:03 PM

lucknow, May 19 (IANS) At least 16 people returning from a religious congregation were killed and over a dozen injured when a private bus in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary truck and caught fire in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, police said Saturday.

Pak Opposition leader brands Zardari's state-funded donation to Ajmer Sharif 'financial scam'

May 19, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, May 19 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Pakistan National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, has said the donation announced by President Asif Ali Zardari for the administration of the shrine at Ajmer Sharif during his India visit, was tantamount to a financial scam.

Katrina Kaif prays for success of her upcoming films at Ajmer shrine

September 6, 2011 at 7:46 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Sep.6 (ANI): Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif on Tuesday visited the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, to offer her prayers for the success of her upcoming films 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' (My Brother's Bride) and 'Ek Tha Tiger' (There was a Tiger).

Eunuchs offer chadar at Ajmer Sharif for speedy recovery of Sonia Gandhi

August 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

Ajmer, Aug 8 (ANI): Eunuchs on Sunday offered prayers at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty in Ajmer for the speedy recovery of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who successfully underwent a surgery on August 4.

RSS leader denies reports of connection with 2007 Ajmer blasts

August 2, 2011 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar has denied having links with 2007 Ajmer shrine blasts amid reports of his arrest.

Amitabh Bachchan visits Ajmer Dargah after 40 years

July 5, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), July 5 (ANI): Actor Amitabh Bachchan visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah of Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti on Monday.

Sonia Gandhi sends "Chadar" to Ajmer Sharif shrine

June 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday sent a "Chadar" as an offering to Ajmer Sharif shrine on Saturday.

We are not scared of hooliganism of BJP: Yasin Malik

February 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM

Ajmer, Feb 12 (ANI): Reacting to the protest by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists against him, separatist leader Yasin Malik said he was not scared of the part's hooliganism.

Shoe hurled at Yasin Malik in Ajmer

February 11, 2011 at 8:40 PM

Ajmer, Feb 11 (ANI): A shoe was flung at Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front leader Yasin Malik here on Friday, when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists staged a protest against his Rajasthan visit.

Attack on Yasin Malik in Ajmer triggers protests in Srinagar

February 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

Srinagar, Feb 11 (ANI): At least five persons were injured, when protestors clashed with the police here on Friday over reports that Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front leader Yasin Malik was attacked by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists in Ajmer.

Rituparna Sengupta offers prayers at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer

January 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM

Ajmer, Jan.3 (ANI): Bollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta visited the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti here on Monday to pray for the success of her upcoming movies that are slated for release this year.

Train services continue to remain disrupted due to Gujjar agitation

December 23, 2010 at 12:47 PM

Pilupura (Rajasthan), Dec 23 (ANI): Train services continue to remain disrupted in Rajasthan as Gujjars have stepped up their agitation a day after the High Court kept on hold the state government's Reservation Act giving five per cent extra quota for Gujjars in government jobs.

Obama connects with Rajasthan villagers to know about India's IT revolution

November 7, 2010 at 12:32 PM

Mumbai, Nov 7 (ANI): US President Barack Obama interacted with the villagers of Kanpura, around 25 kilometers from Ajmer via video-conferencing from here to have a glimpse of the IT revolution in India.

Ajmer blast case: Indresh Kumar is innocent, says Baba Ramdev

November 1, 2010 at 9:17 PM

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 1 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Monday said senior Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar, who has been accused in the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast case, is innocent.

It's political conspiracy against me and RSS, says Indresh Kumar

October 31, 2010 at 10:33 PM

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), Oct.31 (ANI): Senior Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar, who has been accused in the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast case, on Sunday denied his involvement while describing the charges against him as "politically motivated".

Ajmer blast case: RSS leaders meet to discuss charges on Indresh Kumar

October 29, 2010 at 3:46 PM

Jalgaon, Oct 29 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is holding a three-day national executive committee meeting in Maharashtra's Jalgaon city to discuss its strategy to counter the charges against Indresh Kumar, whose name figures in the chargesheet relating to the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast.

840 kg of adulterated sweets confiscated in Ajmer

October 26, 2010 at 5:17 PM

Ajmer, Oct.26 (ANI): Rajashthan Police and the Department of Food and Civil Supplies (DFS) has confiscated about 840 kilograms of adulterated sweets in Ajmer.

BJP leader Gadkari defends Ajmer blast accused Indresh Kumar

October 25, 2010 at 5:32 PM

Nagpur, Oct.25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari said that the police chargesheet accusing Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar in the Ajmer shrine blast, is a political conspiracy.

BJP defends RSS leader Indresh in 2007 Ajmer blast case

October 23, 2010 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 23 (ANI): Defending Rashtriya Swayamsewak Santh leader Indresh Kumar, whose name has allegedly figured in the Ajmer blast chargesheet, Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday claimed that there was nothing "substantial or credible" against him in the chargesheet.

RSS, SIMI both have destructive ideology: Congress

October 23, 2010 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct.23 (ANI): Congress party on Saturday termed the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) and banned Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) as "similar" for following "a destructive ideology".

Rajasthan CM satisfied with alertness of forces against terrorists

October 20, 2010 at 4:24 PM

Ajmer, Oct 20 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has expressed satisfaction over the working and alertness of the state police particularly the Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) and said the state security agencies were capable to deal with terrorists threats and foil terror designs.

Ajay Devgan prays for success of his film in Ajmer

October 11, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Ajmer, Oct.11 (ANI): Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan offered prayers for the success of his upcoming movie 'Aakrosh' at a Sufi shrine here over the weekend.

Commonwealth Games: Queen's Baton reaches Delhi

September 30, 2010 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): The Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) of the XIXth Commonwealth Games reached host city New Delhi on Thursday after completing a 20,000 kilometer long journey, passing through all 28 Indian states and seven Union Territories.

Rajasthan doctors strike partially withdrawn

September 7, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Jaipur, Sep 7 (ANI): A section of doctors in Rajasthan, who are currently on strike against the alleged baton charging of medicos in Jodhpur, have called off their agitation after the authorities assured them of a thorough probe into the incident.

Locals pray for rain at Moinuddin Chishti's shrine

July 19, 2010 at 8:13 PM

Ajmer, July 19 (ANI): Seeking an end to the continuing dry spell, the locals in Rajasthan's Ajmer city offered special prayers at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti on the special occasion of 'Chatti Sharif'.

TV channel office in Delhi attacked by RSS workers

July 16, 2010 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (ANI): RSS workers numbering over 100 attacked AajTak and Headlines Today office in Delhi on Friday.

Krishna to offer chaddar at Lahore's Data Gunj Baksh shrine

July 16, 2010 at 1:05 PM

Islamabad, July 16 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna will offer a chaddar at the Data Gunj Baksh shrine in Lahore via Punjab Chief MInister Shahbaz Sharif, whom he will meet shortly.

Ajmer blast case: Joint investigation on, says CBI Director

July 10, 2010 at 8:33 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar on Saturday said the CBI and the State police forces are jointly investigating the 2007 Ajmer bomb blast case.

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June 15, 2010 at 9:01 PM

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Mulim dervishes on way to Ajmer Sharif perform daredevil acts

June 14, 2010 at 5:18 PM

Ajmer, June 14 (ANI): Hundreds of Muslim dervishes performed astonishing acrobatics to show their devotion to the Sufi saint Khawaja Moin-ud-Din Chishti here on Monday.

Sonia Gandhi sends her offerings to Sufi saint's shrine

June 14, 2010 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi/Ajmer, June 14 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday sent a 'chaddar' to the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti in Rajasthan's Ajmer city.

Muslim devotees throng Ajmer to take part in Chishti Urs

June 13, 2010 at 5:11 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), June 13 (ANI): Scores of Muslim devotees converged in Rajasthan's Ajmer city to take part in the annual Urs festival, the anniversary fair of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, which commenced from Sunday.

Tight security measures ahead of Urs fair in Ajmer

June 12, 2010 at 8:56 PM

Ajmer, June 12 (ANI): Security has been beefed up in and around the holy shrine of Ajmer Sharif in Rajasthan ahead of the annual Urs, the anniversary fair of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Ajmer blast accused remanded to jail custody

June 4, 2010 at 9:44 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), June 4 (ANI): The Ajmer Sessions Court on Friday remanded Devender Gupta and Chandrasekhar Borad, two accused in the Ajmer blast case, to jail custody till June 14.

Rajasthan ATS seeks longer custody for Ajmer blast accused

June 1, 2010 at 4:57 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), June 1 (ANI): The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday sought more time from the city's Session's Court for the judicial remand of Ajmer Dargah blast accused Lokesh Sharma.

HuJI commander discloses airport terror plot

January 22, 2010 at 11:38 AM

Hyderabad, Jan 22 (ANI): Amjad Khwaja, the commander of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) terrorist outfit, who was arrested by the Chennai police on January 18, revealed on Friday plans of a deadly plot to hijack Indian planes.

HuJI top commander arrested in Chennai

January 18, 2010 at 6:05 PM

Chennai, Jan 18 (ANI): Chennai police on Monday arrested Amjad Khwaja, a top commander of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) terrorist outfit.

Sheikh Hasina offers prayer at a Sufi shrine in Jaipur

January 13, 2010 at 9:40 PM

Jaipur, Jan 13(ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered prayers at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer on Wednesday.

Dausa MP released from Ajmer jail

December 31, 2009 at 2:02 PM

Ajmer, Dec 31 (ANI): Dausa MP Kirori Lal Meena was released from the Ajmer Central Jail here on Thursday morning.

Kashmir's security situation improving: Omar Abdullah

December 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Dec 21 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has said that the withdrawal of 30,000 troops from the State showed the improvement in the security situation during the last one year.

A.R Rahman urge people to maintain cleanliness around Ajmer Dargah

November 22, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Ajmer, Nov 22 (ANI): Oscar winning musician A. R. Rahman has urged the people to keep the surroundings of the Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Dargah here clean.

Five persons run over by a train in Haryana

November 3, 2009 at 2:03 PM

Pataudi (Haryana), Nov 3 (ANI): The New Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi train crushed five persons to death at Pataudi in Haryana this morning when they were crossing the railway tracks. The death triggered protests by the locals who surrounded the train.

Four Indian Army hand grenades recovered near Ajmer

September 28, 2009 at 1:19 PM

Hathi Kheda village (Rajasthan), Sep 28 (ANI): Rajasthan police recovered four hand grenades from a hilly area in Rajasthan's Ajmer district on Sunday.

Omar Abdullah offers Chaddar at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

August 4, 2009 at 8:52 PM

Ajmer, Aug.4 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the famous Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan and offered prayers seeking peace and harmony for his State.

Police cane women protesting against water scarcity in Ajmer

July 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM

Ajmer, July 24 (ANI): Police resorted to baton-charge following a scuffle with scores of women protesting against water scarcity in Ajmer.

Sonia Gandhi sends 'chadar' to sacred Ajmer Sharif shrine

June 27, 2009 at 10:23 PM

Ajmer, June 27(ANI): Union Ministers Salman Khursheed and Sachin Pilot offered a 'chadar' or holy cloth at the revered shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti in Ajmer on the occasion of 797 "Urs", here on Saturday.

Muslim saints perform acrobatics in Ajmer ahead of 'Urs'

June 24, 2009 at 6:37 PM

Ajmer, June 24 (ANI): Ahead of 'Urs', the death anniversary of Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-Din Chishti, thousands of Muslim saints or Qalandars performed acrobatics at Ajmer Sharif shrine in Rajasthan.

797th Urs of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisty begins in Ajmer

June 20, 2009 at 9:41 PM

Ajmer, June 20 (ANI): Ajmer's famous annual Urs festival, dedicated to Sufi saint Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisty started here on Friday.

Sachin Pilot wins from Ajmer

May 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM

Ajmer, May 16 (IANS) Young Congress leader Sachin Pilot Saturday won the Ajmer Lok Sabha seat in Rajasthan.

India should have pondered more before blaming us: Pakistan

November 28, 2008 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Hours after India blamed 'some elements in Pakistan' for the terror strikes in Mumbai, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday said that India should have 'pondered more' before coming to a conclusion.

I'm here to build bridges: Pakistan foreign minister

November 28, 2008 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Hours after India blamed 'some elements in Pakistan' for terror strikes in Mumbai, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday condemned the 'barbaric, inhuman' attack and underlined that he was in India 'to build bridges'.

I'm not making Lanka, says Samir Karnik

November 18, 2008 at 7:27 PM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Director Samir Karnik, whose recent release 'Heroes' faired well at the box office, is baffled by a news report that he's making a film entitled 'Lanka'.

Ticket seekers in midnight brawl

November 6, 2008 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) It was a sight to see though few could as it came in the middle of the night -- dejected ticket-seekers indulging in a free-for-all at the Congress headquarters here.