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Kashmir flood victims urge government to start rehabilitation work

Rajouri, Oct 20 (ANI): Flood victims in Jammu and Kashmir urged the Central government to start rehabilitation work in the devastated valley on a war footing. Residents had pinned hopes on Modi government for help in bringing the flood ravaged state of Jammu and Kashmir back on track. A legislator of Rajouri region, Choudhary Zulakar Ali, appealed to the Central government to look into the matter seriously. Both Indian and Pakistani sides of the state have seen extensive flooding last month with Srinagar particularly hard hit. Hundreds of people have been killed and tens of thousands are homeless. A flood victim, Abdul Rasheed, also urged the government to rehabilitate the displaced people in the region. Many complain that the government has left them to their fate. Authorities say the cost of damage in Jammu and Kashmir may run into crores of rupees. Oct 20, 2014

Politicos react as Bilawal Bhutto again claims to take back Kashmir

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Monday after Pakistan People's Party Chief Bilawal Bhutto again claimed to take back Kashmir. NCP leader Majid Memon said that this statement over Kashmir was also made by the predecessors of Bilawal Bhutto but it has no meaning. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that Bhutto is an immature leader and he is making such remarks just to gain people's confidence. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that Bhutto is not taken seriously even in his own country so remarks made by him should be ignored by India. Oct 20, 2014
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J and K hospitals get solar power plants

Ganderbal, Oct 20 (ANI): In an attempt to provide 24x7 health care facilities available on all public health care centers, the government installed solar power plants in the hospitals in Ganderbal, some 37 kms from Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir. The plant which is charged by the sunlight provides regular electricity to the hospital. The plant has been installed at the cost of rupees 43 lakhs with the funding from the central government. Doctors say that they are now able to run the operation theater round the clock and are ready to take up any emergency. The locals are happy as they are getting round the clock health facilities and other procedures. The government is planning to install this solar system in other hospitals as well. Oct 20, 2014
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PDP hopes Modi govt will help JandK to get back on track

Ajmer, Oct 19 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday was hopeful that Narendra Modi government would help in bringing the flood ravaged state of Jammu and Kashmir back on track. Both Indian and Pakistani sides of the disputed Himalayan region have seen extensive flooding last month with Srinagar particularly hard hit. Hundreds of people have been killed and tens of thousands are homeless. Mufti told reporters in Ajmer that Kashmir tourism, which is considered as back bone of the economy, has suffered a lot due to the catastrophic floods. Oct 19, 2014

Bollywood comes together for Kashmir Flood Victims

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): From Aamir Khan to Farhan Akhtar, Anupam Kher to Vivek Oberoi along with several other film and music personalities joined hands for a special concert 'Hum Hain Umeed-e-Kashmir' to raise funds for the flood victims of Kashmir and Assam in New Delhi. The concert was an initiative of the entertainment industry led by the Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), the Film and Television Producers Guild and Zee Media. Voicing their concerns over the issue, stars urged people to make their contribution in whatever way possible. Also spotted on the occasion were stars like Aditi Rao Hydari, Neha Dhupia, Daler Mehandi, Shaan and Ravi Kishan among others who performed live to raise funds. Oct 19, 2014
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Kashmir floods affect supply of dry fruits ahead of Diwali

Ahmedabad/ Srinagar, Oct 19 (ANI): The worst floods in the last several decades that submerged Kashmir recently, have badly affected the supply of dry fruits from the state that are packed into glittering boxes and distributed as gifts in Diwali throughout India. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is one of the major suppliers of dry fruits in India. Farmers remained the worst hit due to the massive floods in Kashmir as stagnant water in their agricultural fields damaged crops and affected the yield. Diwali, which will fall on October 23 this year, is celebrated with great fervour and gaiety all over India. Shop owners in Ahmedabad said that the floods affected their business this year with the scant supply of dry fruits. Oct 19, 2014
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EC have made elaborate arrangements for all polls, J&K poll date to be decided soon: VS Sampath

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath said that elaborate arrangements are made for polls and counting by the teams and every counting centres are under tight security. He said that the EC is happy with the increase in percentage of voters with time but this needs to further go up. Further, Sampath said that assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir is under screening and that officers are taking stock of the situation in the state and all the views of the political parties are taken in the matter. He said that taking in account all this, decision on dates of polls will be decided in next few days. Oct 19, 2014
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EC to hold further consultations to decide election timings in JandK: VS Sampath

Srinagar, Oct 18 (ANI): The Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Saturday said that the schedule of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be decided only after holding a further round of consultations at the national capital. He added that the elections will not interfere with the ongoing relief work in the flood-hit JandK. He further said that the state administration is thoroughly prepared for holding assembly polls in JandK. Oct 18, 2014
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'Modi wave' still prevalent across nation: Anurag Thakur

Jammu, Oct 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) President Anurag Thakur on Saturday said that the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana have proved that a 'Modi wave' is still prevalent across the nation. He added that BJYM will work hard for the upcoming elections in Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir to help the BJP attain full majority. Thakur further explained the problems faced by the state during National Conference's rule. Oct 18, 2014
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Protesters push for rehabilitation, demand postponement of elections in flood hit Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 18 (ANI): Protesters in Srinagar took to streets on Saturday demanding that the state assembly elections be postponed and first priority be given to the people who have lost their homes and property in the recent floods. The devastation due to floods has also put the state assembly in a dilemma about holding the assembly elections scheduled to take place in December this year. Officials of the Election Commission of India, including the Chief Commissioner, VS Sampath and two commissioners, HS Brahma and Naseem Zaidi, are in the state on a two-day visit to survey the flood-ravaged state and review whether polls can be conducted as scheduled. They are likely to reach a decision later in the day. People of Kashmir, who have lost their livelihoods, however, feel that the government is deviating from the main agenda of rehabilitation. Oct 18, 2014
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Reactions flow in after Pak army chief says resolution of Kashmir issue vital for peace

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Reactions flowed in on Saturday after Pakistan Army Chief Raheel Sharif said that the resolution of Kashmir issue is imperative for peace in the region. Defence Expert Lt Gen (Retd) Vinod Bhatia said that Pakistan is trying to internationalize the issue of Kashmir and hence Pakistan officials are raising the issue over and again. Defence Expert Lt Gen (Retd) Raj Kadyan said that peace talks can take place between the two countries only when Pakistan stops violating ceasefire agreement and killing the innocent civilians of India. Oct 18, 2014
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EC to visit flood-hit JandK to take final call on assembly poll, Politicos react

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Political leaders react as Election Commission is to make a visit to the flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The visit is aimed at reviewing the situation in the state and taking a final call on holding the assembly elections. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that EC will decide on the assembly polls and BJP will abide by the EC's decision. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi and PC Chacko said that elections shouldn't be held until normalcy is brought back in the valley. Oct 18, 2014
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Pakistan occupied Kashmir refugees in India welcome financial help

Poonch, Oct 18 (ANI): Refugees from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) lauded state government of Jammu and Kashmir for providing them with financial help of Rupees 9,096 crore with Rupees 25 lakh being distributed to each family. Nearly 36,000 families are presently registered as PoK refugees. A refugee from PoK, Gurmeet Singh, hailed the decision and said that financial aid will work as oxygen for downtrodden. Meanwhile, chairman of SOS International PoK Refugee Organisation, Rajeev Chunni, declined to accept the financial aid as one time settlement plan and questioned the government's intention in calling it as a final settlement. Oct 18, 2014
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