Proper noun
Helmand
A province of Afghanistan, named after the river running through it.
The Avesta extols the Helmand in similar terms to those used in the Rigveda with respect to the Sarasvati: "the bountiful, glorious Haetumant swelling its white waves rolling down its copious flood". Source: Internet
KABUL: The Afghan Security Forces have killed at least 14 militants in separate clashes erupted between them in southern Helmand and Zabul provinces. Source: Internet
Whether such a transfer of the name has taken place, either from the Helmand to the Ghaggar-Hakra, or conversely from the Ghaggar-Hakra to the Helmand, is a matter of dispute. Source: Internet
Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani announced the operation via Twitter on Monday saying Afghan forces supported by international troops "launched operations in Helmand to abolish opium processing labs" and that eight labs were destroyed. Source: Internet
As much as I feel for the residents displaced by the landslide, I am actually very sad to see the Helmand go. Source: Internet
As many as 105 people were released after Afghan special forces raided prisons run by the Taliban in southern province of Helmand last night, officials said Thursday. Source: Internet