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Kurukshetra Bus Time Table by SMS

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People from Kurukshetra can now easily get time table and bus root information by just sending a SMS. All we need is to type following detail: CCMS <space> KBUS <space> STATION and send this to mobile number 9954699899 For an example CCMS KBUS DELHI More information available at bus stand enquiry number 01744-220468 

Aggarsain Chowk Kurukshetra

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One of the oldest and famous chowk in Kuruksehtra is Aggarsain (अग्रसेन) Chowk. It is situated at the center of the City and on a main road of Kurukshetra. Distance from Pipli (at NH1) is around 2 KM. Nearby this circle there are many shops available. This chowk represents the glory of great man Dadamuni Maharaja Aggrasen, who is known as the Founder of the Aggarwal Samaj. In the history of India, very few kings have been credited with founding new communities or societies. Maharaja Aggrasen or  Aggarsain was one such great monarch. Apart from being a great monarch, he was also the founder of a new community which is named after him as Aggarwal Samaj.

Mini Zoo in Kurukshetra

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A mini Zoo in Kurukshetra, which was established during 1982. It is spread over an area of 27 acres. This Zoo is located on GT (Grand Trunk) Road near Pipli bus stand Kurukshetra. Visiting Days / timings : The Kurukshetra zoo is open six days a week. It is closed on Monday. Zoo Hours   : 8.00 AM to 2.00 PM, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (In Summer) and 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (In Winter). Zoo Holidays : 15th August, 2nd October & 26th January. Ticket rates Children between 3-12 years age Rs 2 each Above 12 years and adults Rs 4 each. Marsh Crocodile - Guinea Fowl - Black Buck - State animal of Haryana. List of Animals and Birds in the Mini Zoo Pipli, Kurukshetra. Sr. No.    Name of Birds/ Animals      Male      Female     Young    Total 1 Tiger 1 1 2 Black Buck 4 2 1 7 3 Hog Deer 1 1 4 Barking Deer 1 1 5 Bonnet Monkey 4 1 5 6 Common Langur 3 1 1 5 7 Cockteal 4 2 6 8 Silver Pheasant

Canteen Stores Department In Kurukshetra

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Canteen stores department commonly abbreviated to CSD canteen. It is own by Govt. of India Enterprises under Indian Ministry of Defence. Troops of the Army, Navy and Air Force and their families can do shopping from these stores. Price at CSD always less than market price and only valid CSD card holder can take this facility. CSD canteen in Kurukshetra is organised by Golden Lion Canteens Organisation (GLCO). GLC Pipli was opened on 01 Jun 1985. Shifted to present loc in Feb 2004. Its near by Pipli bus stand and Opposite Parakeet Complex Pipli. Address : GT Road, Opposite Parakeet Tourist Complex, Pipli (KKR) Timing : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Monday Off Sunday Half day Contact info Manager : Lt Col Jaibir Singh(Retd) Mob No of Manager : 9671753538 Accountant : Sub Veer Bhan Singh(Retd) Mob No of Accountant : 7357972250, 8930768750 Canteen Tele No : 01744-230630 Websites : http://goldenlioncanteens.com/, http://www.csdindia.gov.in/

Famous Malls in Kurukshetra

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Malls in Kurukshetra have become the perfect hangout places in recent times. Shop til you drop! is the mantra behind all the shopping malls in Kurukshetra. One place that suffice everyone’s needs, that’s what our shopping malls in Kurukshetra are. One can easily get mesmerized with the variety of options. You get here everything from clothing, departmental stores, restaurants, kids play zone, toy stores and entertainment. List of famous shopping Malls in Kurukshetra Kessel Mall Kessel mall is located in Kurukshetra’s sector 17. This makes Kessel mall easily accessible as its near by city’s Old bus stand. The mall measures nearly area of 100,000 square feet and is one of the largest in the city. It has total 3 floors. The shop sizes range from 300 square feet to 4000 square feet With a motto of “Fun, Food, Fashion, Films”, it’s still one of the most popular ones. Major brands are Caffe coffe day, Baskin-Robbins, Wrangler, LOUIS PHILIPPE, WoodLand, More, Peter England, Puma, VanH

Kurukshetra the Land of Historical and Religious Importance

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Kurukshetra (कुरुक्षेत्र) is a district in Haryana state. The holy city is also known as Dharmakshetra, Uttravedi, Brahmavedi and holds a historical and religious importance in India. In ancient time Kurukshetra was situated between two holy rivers Saraswati on the North side and Drishadvati on the South side. Kurukshetra is place where the legendary 18 days battle of Mahabharat was fought between Kauravas and Pandavas. Jyotisar is place where Lord Krishna delivered the message of Bhagavad Gita to Arjun. Jyotisar is also part of Kurukshetra. King Kuru who was ancestor of Pandavs and Kouravas performed an intense penance (or tapasya) to Lord Vishnu at this land. During his time Kurukshetra was known as Uttravedi. God Vishnu granted him two boons – 1. This land forever will be known as a holy land after his name as the land of Kuru, Kurukshetra. 2. Anyone dying on this land will be going to heaven. The planets constellations and starts are subject to the danger of falling down

The Story Of Kurukshetra

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Kurukshetra belongs to state of Harayana and situated north of Delhi. Kurukshetra is considered to be one of the most sacred place for Hindus for it is here in Kurukshetra the epic Mahabharatha took place. The other major significance of Kurukshetra is that it is in this battleground the holy script of the Hindus Bhagavat Gita was narrated. Kurukshetra is also referred as Dharmakshetra which signifies justice and righteousness. This sacred place attracts lot of pilgrims and has many historically important sites to be seen.

Police Stations in Kurukshetra

"In India, number 100 which is reserved for calling Police services is very popular. This makes 100 a suitable candidate for the choice of single number for IECRS (Integrated Emergency Communication and Response System)," Trai said. List of Police Stations and Chowkis in Kurukshetra with emergency contact numbers. Telephone numbers of police stations in Kurukshetra district Sr. No. Name of Officer/Police Station Mobile No. Telephone No. 1 SP Kurukshetra 9729990004 01744-220319, 01744-220320, 01744-220345 (R) 2 DSP/HQ 9729990402 208 3 DSP City 9729990403 209 4 DSP Pehowa 9729990404 01741-220462, 01741-220451 (R) 5 Inspector Detective 9729990406 — 6 Inspector CIA 9729990407 01744-220252 7 SHO City 9729990408 01744-222835 8 SHO Sadar 9729990409 01744-230351 9 SHO Pehowa 9729990410 01744-230100 10 SHO Shahabad 9729990411 01744-241100 11 SHO Ladwa 9729990412 01744-260711 12 SHO Babain 972999041

Emergency & Helpline Numbers in Kurukshetra

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Emergency & Helpline numbers in Kurukshetra district like Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Indian Railway, Electricity Complaint, KU Enquiry & Yatri Niwas etc. 1 Ambulance 102 2 Fire Brigade 101, 01744-220601 3 Indian Railway, Train Enquiry 131 4 Earth-quake, Helpline Service 1092 5 Child Line Service, Phone Service For Children In Need Of Aid And Assistance. 1098 6 Kisan Call Center, For Any Queries Related To Agriculture 1551 7 e-Disha Center, Toll free number 1800-180-1744 8 DC Office 01744-220270 9 DC Residence 01744-220271 10 Post Office, Kurukshetra Head Office 01744-220619 11 Post Office, Kurukshetra University S.O. 01744-238034 12 Traffic Toll free number 1073 13 SP Office 01744-220320 14 SP Residence 01744-220345 15 Civil Surgeon 01744-290344 16 Civil Hospital 01744-291512 17 Bus Stand Enquiry 01744-220468 18 Police Station City 01744-222835 19 Police Station Sadar 01744-230351