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PM Modi raises the issue of terrorism at CFR

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the intellectuals at Council for Foreign Relations, raised the issue of terrorism which is a disturbing element worldwide. Modi said that terrorism is an international issue of concern and it needs to be understood by all the nations seriously. He also said that a lot of nations never understood the negative side of terrorism and kept on giving support to the evil. He also raised the ongoing issue of growing terrorism in the Middle East. The Prime Minister said that Terrorism is threat to humanity and whoever believes in humanity they need to come together beyond all divisions. Modi then said that he has always believed in the formula that Terrorism divides and Tourism unites. Sep 30, 2014
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Passengers relieved as train services resume in Kashmir

Baramulla/ Jammu, Sep 29 (ANI): Bringing much relief to the passengers, train services on the Baramulla-Banihal railway track resumed on Monday (September 29) after remaining closed for many days due to floods in Jammu and Kashmir. Train services were badly affected due to worst flooding in the valley. Besides claiming hundreds of lives and inundating thousands of homes, the flood destroyed military bases and hospitals in main city Srinagar after the Jhelum River overflowed its banks. Now with the train services resuming, passengers said it would also help boost their business, making it easier to commute. Meanwhile, the fourth bridge on the River Tawi was also reopened on Monday. After floods washed away the entire Jammu region, several bridges and connecting roads were closed. It led to massive traffic snarl in the valley, causing enough misery and loss to the passengers and traders. Sep 30, 2014
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Sonia, Rahul Gandhi visit flood ravaged Kashmir

Anantnag, Sep 29 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi assured support to flood victims during their visit to the state of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday (September 29). Sonia and her son Rahul also interacted with the flood victims in Anantnag district. Rahul said they would be visiting other flood affected areas of the state as well. Emergency workers are struggling to prevent waterborne diseases like cholera as fetid water swilled around localities in the state. Hospitals were flooded when the Jhelum River burst its banks and staff scattered around the Srinagar city were unable to get to work. Doctors were running out of medicines and surgical equipment as they struggled to provide emergency services in makeshift medical centres. Sep 30, 2014
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Devotees from various communities flock in to celebrate the Urs of Sufi Saint in JandK

Rajouri, Sep 29 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir is known for its rich cultural history and varied religious diversity. While people belonging to different faiths have varied customs and beliefs, they enjoy and celebrate them together to maintain age-old tradition of religious acceptance and tolerance in the state. A similar example is seen at the shrine of Lal Din Mandrian Wale in Rajouri district, where devotes belonging to different religion gather and celebrate the death anniversary of saint with much religious fervor. Every year devotees in large number come from far off places to pay homage and seek blessings from the Sufi saint. The celebration also includes community meal where people irrespective of their caste participate together with great enthusiasm Sep 29, 2014
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Tourists from across the globe throng to 4th International Buddhist Conclave in India

Varanasi/ Bodh Gaya, Sept 29 (ANI): The 4th International Buddhist Conclave in India attracted tourists from across the world, who were eager to visit the place where the Lord attained enlightenment and to learn more about the religion he propagated. The Conclave began on September 26 at Bodh Gaya in Bihar and concluded on Monday on the banks of the holy river Ganges in Varanasi. Most of the visitors were enthralled to witness the rituals performed by priests on the banks of the holy river Ganges. The chanting of hymns, the flickering lights of the traditional earthen lamps and the essence of incense sticks presented a rare spiritual experience for the participants. Secretary, Indian Tourism, Amrit Abhijat, said that the conclave was initiated with the view to attract more of Buddhist tourists from various countries. Sep 29, 2014
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Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan issues raised at United Nations

Geneva, Sept 29: Deteriorating security situation and violations of human rights in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan were raised during the 27th Session of United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. During an event, political and human rights activists highlighted the gruesome political and security situation in Azad Kashmir, an occupied territory ruled directly by Islamabad. Exiled Kashmiri leader Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri showed his concern over the growing interference of Pakistan's Army and spy agencies in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Sep 29, 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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Differentiating reactions come in over PM Modi's UNGA speech

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Differentiating reactions came in on Sunday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at United Nations General Assembly. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that PM should not have talked about the grievances of Pak PM over Kashmir and that he should not have made fun of G-summits. Reacting on this, BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that such remarks by Congress shows their failure during their rule. BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi applauded prime minister's speech. Meanwhile, CPI leader Atul Anjan criticized PM's topics over 'G-all groups' and also on his take on Kashmir among other things. Sep 28, 2014
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Salman Khan donates Rs.50 lakh for J and K relief fund

New Delhi, Sept 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan who is known for big heart and runs Being Human NGO has reportedly donated Rs.50 lakh for relief and rehabilitation of Jammu and Kashmir flood victims. A leading daily quoted a source close to the actor as saying, "Given that Salman does a lot of charity and he runs the NGO Being Human, it's not surprising that he has stepped up for a noble cause. What happened in Jammu and Kashmir was a big natural disaster and he wanted to lend a helping hand." This is not the first time when the actor came forward to fulfill his social responsibility. The valley had witnessed worst flood of this era. More than 300 people were killed while lakhs of others left homeless in the valley. Sep 28, 2014
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Reactions flow over PM Modi's UN General Assembly address

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Reactions flowed on Saturday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his first addressing speech in the United Nations General Assembly. Security Expert Uday Bhaskar said that Prime Minister gave a befitting and comprehensive reply to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's comment on Kashmir issue. Jammu and Kashmir's former DGP MM Khajuria said that Modi's address was a comprehensively thoughtful speech in the benefit of entire world. Meanwhile, former India diplomat NN Jha said that after Nawaz Sharif's comment on Kashmir issue it was a general opinion that India should ignore the matter but added that Modi addressed the issue in a very smart way. Jha also said that Modi gave a befitting reply to Pak on Kashmir by including the calamity in Kashmir and raising help towards it. Sep 27, 2014
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Modi tells Pakistan to create terror-free climate for talks, politicos support

New Delhi, Sept 27 (ANI): Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations General Assembly. Talking about Pakistan, the Prime Minister said that he is prepared to engage in serious bilateral dialogue with the neighbouring country in a peaceful atmosphere, without the shadow of terrorism. Leaders of major political parties in India also backed Modi on the issue. They also said that Kashmir is an issue between India and Pakistan, so no third party should interfere in the matter. Sep 27, 2014
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