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Blast in Kashmir injures two soldiers

Baramulla, Oct 16 (ANI): Two soldiers were injured, on Thursday after militants triggered off a blast in Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir. Militants detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was targeted towards an army convoy passing through Baramulla's Rafiabad area. The soldiers were rushed to an army hospital and the area was cordoned-off. A search operation has been launched in this regard. Oct 16, 2014
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Security Expert raises concern over ISIS flag issue in JandK and China's objection on border highway

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Security Expert Alok Bansal on Thursday raised concern over ISIS flag been unfurled in Jammu and Kashmir and also China objecting road construction along border in Arunachal Pradesh. Bansal said that there is a menace that needs to be tackled carefully and in very deliberate manner. Further, he said that it is unfortunate that China has objected to such a thing and that the construction of road is for betterment of livelihood of border people. He also said that such developments should be seen from angle of economic development and not from defence angle. Oct 16, 2014
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Politicos demand strict action against those raising ISIS flag in J and K

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday demanded strict action against the people who are raising ISIS flag in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that this is a dangerous sign for the country's security and the Chief Minister should take note of the act and strict action should be taken against those guilty. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that the suspected people raising ISIS flags should be arrested and demanded that President's rule should be imposed in the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir under AFSPA. Oct 16, 2014
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Waving of Islamic State flag in Kashmir matter of grave concern, says army

Srinagar, Oct 16 (ANI): General Officer Commanding (GOC), Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General, Subrata Saha said that the appearance of Islamic State (IS) flag in Kashmir is a matter of grave concern and it could have serious implications. He added that IS has the ability to attract volunteers by implication and to misguide the youth. He further said that IS even has the potential to create sectarian strife. Oct 16, 2014
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Kashmir flood victims protest against state government

Srinagar, Oct 15 (ANI): Flood victims in Jammu and Kashmir protested against state government on Wednesday for they are forced to live in tents as they have not received any aid after the worst flooding in a century hit the state. Many houses have turned into debris and most of the villages present a sad picture. The protesters shouted slogans against Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, and said they want him to see the conditions they are living in. Oct 15, 2014
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Opposition says elections in flood hit J&K should be delayed

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Congress party said on Wednesday (October 15) that elections in flood affected state of Jammu and Kashmir must not take place until normalcy returns. CPI leader Atul Anjan, also said elections should be delayed. However, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reportedly, wants to have elections across the state as scheduled as it feels the rescue and rehabilitation work conducted by it in Jammu and Kashmir might help boost its image. BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that the Election Commission will take the final decision. Oct 15, 2014
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Indian army recovers Pakistan made landmine in Kashmir

Rajouri, Oct 15 (ANI): The Indian army on Wednesday recovered a Pakistan made landmine along the de-facto Line of Control (LoC) border in Rajouri district of Kashmir. Indian Army Official, Colonel Harpreet Singh, said that their surveillance team detected a suspected woman near the line of control (LoC) and when she was challenged, she left behind a bag in which the explosives were recovered. Oct 15, 2014
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JandK police woman Shakti Devi wins UN peacekeeping award, politicos welcome

oct15vNew Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): The United Nations (UN) has honoured Jammu and Kashmir Police officer, Shakti Devi deployed in the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), with the International Female Police Peacekeeper Award 2014 for her efforts in helping victims of sexual and gender-based violence. Shakti has 14 years of work experience in the department. Reacting over this, political leaders welcomed this and said that it is a great honour. Oct 15, 2014
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BJP says Pakistan violating ceasefire out of frustration

New Delhi/Akhnoor, Oct 15 (ANI): Pakistan is still continuing to violate the ceasefire even after being severely warned by the Indian government. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said on Wednesday that Pakistan is violating ceasefire out of frustration since it has been cornered internationally. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the government should take strict measures against the continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan. Nine Pakistani and eight Indian civilians have been killed since security forces from both sides started heavy shelling more than a week ago along the international border in Kashmir. Almost 20,000 Indian civilians have fled their homes in the lowlands around India's Jammu region to escape the fighting, taking refuge in schools and relief camps. Oct 15, 2014
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Farmers in Kashmir unable to reap crops under shadow of Pak shelling

Kathua, Oct 15 (ANI): Continuous shelling has compelled the farmers of 57 border villages at the zero line along the India Pakistan border to leave their crop unreapened or cut it raw as they flee to safer places to save their lives. Since the beginning of October, Pakistan and India have been firing mortars and shells across the border, leading to the highest death toll in a decade among civilians on both sides. According to local media reports, more than 12 people have been killed and 64 others injured along the Line of Control (LoC) and the working boundary over the past two weeks in Kashmir. Farmers worry that they cannot reap the crop they have sown after investing huge amounts. Villagers say they are witness to the preparations by Pakistan for attacking the Indian border villages. Owing to the constant fear, many farmers cut their raw crop in the hope of paying off their bank loans. Oct 15, 2014
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Amitabh Bachchan comes in support of flood-hit Kashmir

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): On behalf of the Indian film fraternity, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan came in support of flood-hit Kashmir and appealed to all citizens to contribute to the cause of rehabilitation of the flood ravaged state. Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), the Film and Television Producers Guild and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd have initiated a fund-raiser campaign, "HUM HAIN... Umeed-e-Kashmir" to raise funds for Kashmir. Oct 15, 2014
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Govt's scheme of easy housing loan welcomed in J and K: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday that the Central Government's scheme of easy housing loan has been launched in the flood affected state of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh said that various ministries have been announcing schemes for rehabilitation in areas affected by natural calamities but this easy housing loan scheme by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been welcomed by the people in Jammu and Kashmir and will be successful. Oct 15, 2014
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