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2 Indians among 39 killed in mall attack in Kenya

Nairobi, Sep 22 (ANI): Two Indians, including an 8-year-old boy, were among 39 killed in a massive mall attack in Kenya's capital of Nairobi. A group of Islamic extremist gunmen started to throw grenades and fire assault rifles at customers randomly inside an upscale Nairobi shopping mall around Saturday noon. Sep 22, 2013
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Congress condemns Nairobi mall attack

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): Congress leader Meem Afzal on Sunday has condemned the massive mall attack in Kenya's capital of Nairobi where two Indians, including an 8-year-old boy, were among 39 killed. A group of Islamic extremist gunmen started to throw grenades and fire assault rifles at customers randomly inside an upscale Nairobi shopping mall around Saturday noon. Sep 22, 2013
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Police in Jharkhand recover huge cache of arms of Maoists

Jharkhand, Sep 21 (ANI): After a brief exchange of fire, the police in Jharkhand has managed to recover cache of arms including rifles, bullets, and essential belongings of the Maoists. Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aseem Vikrant Minj stated a gun battle with the rebels had taken place, prior to the recovery. The rebels, also known as Naxals, have fought for decades in a wide swathe of central and eastern India, including many resource-rich regions where tensions run high between poor farmers and industrial developers. Sep 21, 2013
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Incessant rains wreak havoc in Kaziranga National Park

Assam, Sep 20 (ANI): Due to incessant rain several parts of Kaziranga, Burapahar, Bagori and other national parks have been flooded. This has forced wild animals to move to the highlands. Several villages have been flooded and hundreds of people have been affected in the region. Sep 20, 2013
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155 cadres of 4 militant outfits surrender in Manipur

Manipur, Sep 16 (ANI): After prolonged negotiations, four militant outfits in Manipur have joined the peace process by entering into a Suspension of Operation agreement with the government. A total of 155 cadres surrendered before Chief Minister O. Sep 16, 2013
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Bomb blast kills 9, injures 11 in Manipur

Imphal, Sep 14 (ANI): An unexpected bomb blast has claimed 9 lives and injured 11 others at Imphal in Manipur on Friday. According to police, the bomb exploded at around 7.35 p.m inside a makeshift shed of certain workers in the city. Reportedly, the incident took place when a group of migrant labourers, hailing from the neighbouring state of Assam were resting in this temporary shed. Sep 14, 2013
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Manipur Bomb Blast: 8 Killed, 13 Injured; Police Suspect Local Militant Groups

At least eight people were killed and 13 others injured in a powerful blast that took place in the heart of Manipur state capital Imphal on Friday evening. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the blast at the time of filing this report but police suspect the involvement of local rebel groups in the attack. Sep 14, 2013
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New health initiatives launched in Assam under NRHM

Assam, Sep 12 (ANI): Recently, the Union Health minister inaugurated health initiatives worth Rs. 500 crores in Assam. They include Free Generic Drug Service, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya karyakram, National Iron Plus Initiative, National Ambulance Service, Assam Mother and Child Tracking System and Mother and child health wings in 14 districts of the state. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi was also present at the public meeting at the Sarusujai Stadium. Sep 12, 2013
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Northeast Bands rock Fresher's Meet in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Around 5000 students from different parts of New Delhi gathered at the NSUI ground in Central Secretariat to celebrate the Fresher's Meet held under the theme of "peace and unity". The event was organized by NSUI and students from the Northeast in Delhi with the aim of bringing people together, across barriers of race and language. During the event, the culture of the region, especially its dances, was on display. It included the Adi tribe cultural dance from Arunachal, harvest dance from Nagaland and Sattriya dance from Assam. One of the highlights of the event was the bamboo dance performed by young Mizo boys and girls in colorful traditional attires. Sep 10, 2013
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