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NDA applauds 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana' even as Congress calls it a UPA policy

New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana' on birth anniversary of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan, NDA leaders lauded the scheme even as Congress party termed it as a UPA policy. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the scheme will motivate farmers. Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that the scheme is welcome step and the development of village will lead to development of India. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said that it should be made clear if the funds for development will be given by an MP alone and if that so, what will happen to central government's funds for the same. Party leader Rashid Alvi and Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the scheme is good but alleged that it is taken up from the UPA regime without even crediting the previous government. Oct 11, 2014
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Vivek Oberoi organizes a fund raiser Fashion Show for Cancer Patients

Mumbai, Oct 7 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Vivek Oberoi along with designer Maheka Mirpuri's foundation MCan and Tata Memorial Hospital organized a special fashion to raise funds for cancer patients. Speaking on the occasion Vivek thanked everyone present for their support. The event saw models sashaying down the runway in Maheka's beautiful creation against the backdrop of soulful Sufi music. Oct 7, 2014
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Rajnath Singh reviews situation in flood affected Northeastern states, releases funds from centre

Guwahati/ Tura, Oct 01 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took aerial survey of flood affected states of Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. He also held a meeting with Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and later with Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma over the situation in the states. Singh further announced funds released by the central government to the state governments. He said that according to the information received, in Assam 40 people have died, in Meghalaya 55 and in Arunachal Pradesh 56. He assured of all possible help to the states by the government of India. Further, Singh appealed all the political parties to come together to help the people in these areas. Oct 1, 2014
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Politicians critical of PM's 'points of concerns' in US even as BJP proud on issues raised

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit is coming to a close with series of events and meetings with high dignitaries, political leaders back in India remained critical of his 'points of concerns' raised in US. BJP remained proud on the issues raised by PM and said that the speech was comprehensive. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that it will be good if PM's words get converted into foreign funds for India. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that Modi's visit came out to be a success but the story behind it is the effort put by his supporters to convince such support in US too. RJD leader Manoj Jha said that PM Modi's ideas only reflected his concern for the corporate and not the poor. He also said that the prime minister should see not to compromise on its interest over US's. Sep 30, 2014
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Hyderabad police academy donates a day's salary for J and K flood victims

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that Director General of SVP National Police Academy in Hyderabad, Aruna M Bahuguna met him to donate funds for relief work in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh said that director general and the IPS officers of the academy have given their one day's salary for victims of the flood ravaged J and K. he further congratulated the academy for the noble task done. Sep 29, 2014
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Villagers upbeat as government opens block in Maoist-infested area of Jharkhand

Palamu, Sept 27 (ANI): Villagers were upbeat with the government’s decision to open a block (district-subdivision) office in the Maoist-infested Palamu district of Jharkhand. People of Palamu district were thrilled because the development funds of the government would come directly to their village and their administrative works could be addressed easily. The government sees development as a central plank of its efforts to wean people away from the Maoists who have operated in a vacuum of official neglect that has fuelled distrust of the authorities. Sep 27, 2014