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Flood water enters homes and buildings in Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 06 (ANI): Incessant rain disrupted the life of the common man as flood water entered homes and buildings in Kashmir. Authorities declared a disaster alert in the northern region after two days of heavy rain hit villages across the Kashmir valley, causing the worst flooding in two decades. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, said that the floods have so far claimed nearly 100 people, as rivers in the region flow above danger mark due to incessant rains. During a rescue operation, rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 50 members of a wedding party aboard an ill fated bus that was washed away by flash floods. A local, Farooq Ahmad, told that the administration has not taken concrete steps to drain the flood water out of residential areas. The state's main river Jhelum and its tributaries are flowing several feet above the danger mark. Sep 6, 2014
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Rajnath writes to Omar seeking land for Kashmiri Pandits, Politicos react

New Delhi, Sept 06 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted over, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's letter to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking land for Kashmiri Pandits. Rajnath, in his letter to Omar suggested that the land may be identified near the respective native places the Kashmiri pandits migranted from. Rajnath Singh had also advised that such areas must be selected taking into consideration, the availability of adequate security in close proximity of the place. At present there are about 62,000 registered Kashmiri Pandit families in the country who migrated from the Kashmir Valley to either Jammu, Delhi or to other parts of the country due to militancy in the state in early 1990s. Sep 6, 2014
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At least 100 people killed due to flash floods in JandK: Omar Abdullah

Rajouri/ Srinagar/ Kathua/ Sopore, Sep 06 (ANI): Nearly 100 people were killed due to floods in Kashmir, said state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as all the rivers have been flowing above the danger mark due to incessant rains. Authorities declared a disaster alert in the Himalayan region after two days of heavy rain that hit Kashmir valley, causing the worst flooding in two decades. The police and army have begun rescue operations as floods, triggered by heavy rains, washed away bridges and houses and marooned people. Abdullah said the major challenge was to rehabilitate flood hit victims. Home Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting in New Delhi to review the flood situation and has dispatched members of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to assist the state government. Singh cancelled trip to the region due to the bad weather. Sep 6, 2014
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All efforts being made to help affected people: Jitendra Singh on JandK floods

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday said that condition in Jammu and Kashmir is very bad due to floods. Singh said that state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has also visited the affected areas and the Home Minister Rajnath Singh has been intimidated about the situation. He added that the home minister has given directions to make all possible help available to the people. Sep 5, 2014
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Govt taking all flood control measures, will make sure there is no loss of lives: Omar

Srinagar, Sep 04 (ANI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday personally monitored the flood situation in Srinagar. He has put the state administration on high alert, directing them to be at the beck and call of the people wherever required. Omar said that the government is taking all flood control measures and will make sure there is no loss of lives. Sep 4, 2014
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Omar Abdullah promises to compensate families affected due to cross-border shelling

Jammu, Sept 03 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met the families affected by Pakistan's ceasefire violations along the international border and promised to amend the existing compensation SRO policy. He expressed regret over the fact that solely militancy affected families get relief funds, and not the ones which also suffer due to cross-border shelling. Abdullah added whoever has borne heavy losses due to damage to their crops because of exchange of fire will also be compensated with free ration for three months. Meanwhile, Abdullah also inaugurated a multi-level parking lot in Jammu. Speaking to the mediapersons, he emphasized upon restoring dialogue with Pakistan regardless of the number of encounters that have taken place in Kashmir valley. Sep 3, 2014
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Omar Abdullah slams Central govt for calling him anti national

Srinagar, Aug 31 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, slammed the Central government for calling him 'anti-national'. Addressing the state assembly on its last session, he said each political party in Kashmir has made sacrifices to strengthen the country. He further expressed his anger by saying that putting the army in danger and asking it to go to war is considered an act of nationalism in this country. Aug 31, 2014
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RSS leader Indresh Kumar challenges Omar Abdullah to enlist benefits of Article 370

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) challenged the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah to enlist benefits of special status. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution provides special status to the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir such as separate citizenship, separate constitution and special property rights. The RSS has demanded repeal of this article, claiming that it encourages secessionist tendencies among a section of the population. Kumar also hit out at Kashmiri separatist leaders for meeting Pakistan High Commissioner in New Delhi ahead of foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan. Aug 26, 2014
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Jammu Rally: Amit Shah hits back at Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Aug 25 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Monday targeted Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during a rally in Kathua district of Jammu. Launching a scathing attack on Omar government, Shah said that if there is shelling from Pakistan, NDA government will give a fitting reply. He also stated that the National Conference government had no right to stay in power in the state. Aug 25, 2014
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