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J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announces relief package for flood victims

Srinagar, Rajouri, Sept 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah announced a total package of Rs 200 crore for the state after it was hit by the worst floods in the last 60 years which claimed more than 200 lives in the region, besides causing immense loss of property. Omar announced a package of Rs 100 crore each to the Jammu and Kashmir division for relief and rehabilitation activities. He said Rs 3.5 Lakh will be given to the family members of those who died in the disaster. Abdullah also announced financial assistance of Rs. 75,000 as initial installment for those who lost their homes and free ration for six months. Meanwhile, Air Force helicopters were dropping relief materials to far flung areas in Rajouri district of the state which was cut-off for the last 10 days. Sep 13, 2014
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JandK Floods: Omar conducts aerial survey and drops relief material

Onboard, Sep 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas of the valley and dropped relief material for the victims on Wednesday. He said that at the present situation supplying food, water and medicine are on the priority list. He said that once the Jammu-Srinagar highway is open, people can be send wherever they want via road. Sep 10, 2014
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Massive rescue operations underway as flood situation remains grim in JandK

Srinagar, Sep 10 (ANI): Rising death toll in Kashmir and worst floods in 60 years submerged villages and destroyed crops as the number of dead hit 420 and thousands remained trapped on rooftops. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had earlier said that paramilitary and defence forces were pressed into service to rescue people stranded on rooftops and flooded residential areas. A tourist affected by floods, Rajat Khanna, said he waded through neck-deep floodwater to reach a safer place. Another tourist who has been stranded due to floods, Mitesh Chugh, said all connections were snapped. Soldiers rescued families using boats or airlifted them from rooftops by helicopter after the river Jhelum burst its banks in Srinagar, but many more remained stranded. Sep 10, 2014
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Situation serious due to floods, no time for politics over it: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Sep 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that situation in the state is very serious due to floods. He said that rescue operations are underway and the army, air force and NDRF officials are trying their best to reach to maximum people and provide them with relief. On being asked about Opposition's blame over State government's inaction, Abdullah said that this is not the time for politics. Sep 10, 2014
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Abdullah insists he won disputed Afghan election

Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah insists that he has won the country's disputed election, dimming hopes that a power-sharing deal could soon be agreed to end the prolonged political crisis. Duration: 00:53 Sep 10, 2014
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PM Modi arrives in JandK, holds review meeting to assess flood situation

Jammu, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Jammu city of Jammu and Kashmir to review the flood situation in the state which has claimed more than 160 lives. Modi held a review meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, state Governor NN Vohra and other officials. Modi is scheduled to travel to Srinagar later today. Sep 7, 2014
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Situation getting better in Jammu but worsening in Kashmir, appeal people not to panic: Omar Abdulla

Jammu, Sep 07 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday gave a review of flood situation in the state. Abdullah said that situation is getting better in Jammu and water level has started to fall down. He said that the government is focusing upon relief work followed by rehabilitation of the rescued people. He then said that situation is worsening in areas of Kashmir where water level has risen up to the level of first floors. He said that Central Government has helped the State with boats for recue and officers have been deployed to assess the situation and focus on the medical facilities is being laid. Further, Abdullah appealed to the people not to panic and stay above the water level and assured that they will be rescued surely. Sep 7, 2014
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Situation worsening due to floods, assure all possible help: Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Sep 06 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the state has never witnessed such a flood situation in the past 50 years which is worsening day by day. He said that the priority of the State government is to rescue the people and give them basic care and later think about their rehabilitation. Abdullah also said that he is not bothered about whether the Centre terms it as a 'natural calamity' or not as long as help comes for people. He also thanked the NDRF and Armed Forces for their rescue efforts and assured the people that the State government will leave no stone unturned to protect the people in flood-hit areas. Sep 6, 2014
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Rajnath Singh arrives in Srinagar to take stock of flood situation, announces compensation

Srinagar, Sep 06 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday arrived in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the situation in the flood affected region. Singh couldn't take the aerial survey due to bad weather conditions but state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah drove him in his car to show the damage. Singh assured that the central government will help the state in all possible manners and that it provide all relief whatsoever. Singh also announced compensation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 Lakh for kin of people who died due to the flood and Rs 50,000 for injured. Sep 6, 2014
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