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Pakistan exploiting Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit, Sep 22: Poor infrastructure growth, poverty, unemployment and security continue to trouble the people of Gilgit Baltistan. People here are still deprived of their fundamental rights. Small and marginal traders in the region decry the imposition of taxes by the Pakistan government. Gilgit-Baltistan being a disputed region, Pakistan has no right to impose taxes on the people of the region. In an estimate, Pakistan takes away over Rs. 60 billion from the area under different taxes every year, but in return, gives nothing to the indigenous people. Gilgit Baltistan was annexed from the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and is strategically located between Pakistan, India, China and Afghanistan. It has been forcibly controlled by Pakistan for decades now. Since the setting up of the de facto provincial government in Gilgit Baltistan in 2009, Islamabad's exploitation of the region has gained momentum. Sep 22, 2014
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Arterial road damaged during Kashmir rainfall reopens after reconstruction

Jammu & Kashmir, Sep 22 (ANI): The arterial Mughal Road in Kashmir running between the towns of Buffliaz and Shopian, which was rendered inaccessible following landslides caused by the recent heavy rainfall, has been reconstructed and thrown open to traffic. The road has been witnessing heavy traffic ever since it was opened. Residents of Buffliaz, heaved a sigh of relief after the Mughal Road, which is crucial for connectivity to Kashmir, opened up. Vehicles carrying relief material for Kashmir flood victims and other necessary items have been passing through this road which offers the shortest route to Kashmir. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Commanding Officer, Pankaj Kapur, told reporters that the connectivity to Poonch has been opened from both sides, including Mughal Road and Rajouri on a war footing. Sep 22, 2014
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Rajnath Singh visits BSF headquarters, says forces strongly dealing with militant issue

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the BSF headquarters in Delhi and said that the BSF, Paramilitary Force & Indian Army are strongly dealing with the militants issue facing the nation today. Singh also held a meeting with the BSF officials and received guard of honour. He assured finding a solution to the ongoing problems of infiltrations and militants attack. Further, talking about the rescue operations in flood hit Jammu & Kashmir, Singh said that the central government is ready to do everything for the state and there will be no shortage of funds from the government. Sep 22, 2014
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Villagers wait for relief and help in flood-hit Kashmir

Pulwama, Sep 22 (ANI): People waited for relief and help as dozens of houses have collapsed in a village that was devastated by the worst flooding seen in more than a century in Jammu and Kashmir. Both the Indian and Pakistani sides of the disputed Himalayan region have seen extensive flooding this month, with Srinagar particularly hard hit. Hundreds of people have been killed and tens of thousands are homeless. Authorities say the cost of damage in Jammu and Kashmir may run into crores of rupees. Villagers in Pulwama district of the state said they have still not received any help from the government. Many houses have collapsed and the entire village presented a sad picture. Sep 22, 2014
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BJP stage protest against Bilawal Bhutto's 'Kashmir remark'

Kanpur, Sep 21 (ANI): BJP workers in Kanpur staged protest against Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his controversial remarks about Kashmir. Protesters hanged the effigy of Bhutto and also shouted anti-Pakistan slogans. They demanded execution of Bhutto for such a remark for India's Kashmir. Earlier, addressing party workers in Multan on Friday, Bhutto had said, "I will take back Kashmir, all of it, and I will not leave behind a single inch of it because, like the other provinces, it belongs to Pakistan." The statement had invited reactions and criticism from political parties in India, wherein BJP's Subramanian Swamy had claimed that India is capable of destroying Pakistan but does not want a war. Sep 21, 2014
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Tourists throng travel fest in Kerala

Kochi, Sept 21 (ANI): Tourists thronged the eighth edition of tourism mart, in Kochi city of Kerala. The fest is organised once in every two years in a bid to bring new business prospects and initiatives to the state. The Kerala Travel Mart Society hosted this mega event in partnership with the government to bring together the business entrepreneurs behind tourism products and services of Kerala on a single platform. It is perhaps the largest gathering in the tourism Industry of Kerala that facilitates the meeting and interaction of Buyers, Sellers and the Media. Tour Operators, Hotels, Resorts, Home stays, Houseboats, Ayurveda Resorts, cultural art centres and many others showcased their products and services at the fest. Ever since its inception, there has been an overwhelming response from national and international buyers, which has reflected in the steady escalation of the variety of products and in the number of participants. British tourist, James Sheen, said that Kerala is a very important destination for people who have not visited India, earlier. Sep 21, 2014
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Tourism takes a back seat in flood-hit Kashmir

Gulmarg, Sep 21 (ANI): Floods mayhem in Jammu and Kashmir badly affected the tourism industry resulting in disrupting the livelihood of local businessmen. Both the Indian and Pakistani sides of the disputed Himalayan region have seen extensive flooding this month, with Srinagar particularly hard hit. Hundreds of people have been killed and tens of thousands are homeless. A Gondola Cable Car Employee in Gulmarg hill station, Mohammad Ashraf, said on Sunday that the devastation due to floods in the entire valley has scared tourists. Meanwhile, an Office Manager at a resort in Gulmarg, Sajid, said that the hill station which is among the major tourist attractions in Kashmir, has no tourists at the moment. Sep 21, 2014
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Four militants killed in gun battle with security forces in Kashmir

Udhampur, Sep 21 (ANI): Four militants were killed in a gun battle in Tangdhar area along the Line of Control by the army, in Kupwara district of Kashmir. Public Relation Officer (PRO) Defence of Northern Command, SD Goswami said that they also recovered huge ammunition from the militants. Goswami also said that in the recent past similar operations were carried out in Tangdhar area and had foiled similar infiltration bids by the militants. Sep 21, 2014
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NDRF launches advanced medical facilities to expedite rescue in flooded Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 21 (ANI): The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team launched advanced medical services to expedite rescue and relief operations in flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir. An ambulance equipped with several advanced emergency medical facilities and vehicles were launched. These facilities will be used in inaccessible areas where patients are stuck and face difficulties in reaching out for health care. Meanwhile, a medical camp was set up in the summer capital of Srinagar where hundreds of flood victims received varied medical services. Men, women, children and the elderly stood in queues for check-ups and treatment besides receiving emergency medicines. Due to floodwater logging in various parts of the state, several water-borne diseases have started to crop up and the valley is on the threshold of an epidemic. Sep 21, 2014
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Responsible tourism in Kerala connects tourists to villages.

Kochi, Sep 20 (ANI): Kerala is giving a chance to tourists to connect to villages and visit them to know more about tradition and food. The tourism department, which markets Kerala as ‘God’s own country’ has come up with Responsible Tourism (RT), to let tourists have a hands on experience. The initiative focuses on attracting tourists to the villages, where they can see activities like weaving, pottery, making items out of coconut and also enjoy authentic Kerala cuisine. As per the state government in Kerala, RT will help in reviving age old traditional handicrafts and attract youth to follow the same. Tourists flocked villages and get elated to see women weaving with coconut leaves. Meanwhile state coordinator, responsible tourism, Bhupesh Kumar, said that tourists can avail packages and see tribal archery, net fishing, etc. Sep 20, 2014
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Sashastra Seema Bal, ITC & SRM University donates to PM National Relief Fund for J&K flood victims

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): ITC Chairman YC Deveshwar on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and donated Rs.10 crore towards the Prime Minister`s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the flood-affected people of Jammu and Kashmir. Sashastra Seema Bal Director General BD Sharma also handed over demand draft of Rs.2.12 crore on behalf of the force for rehabilitation of the flood victims. Meanwhile, the founder chancellor of Chennai`s SRM University, TR Pachamuthu, donated Rs.1 crore for the PMNRF. Prime Minister Modi had recently appealed to the people to donate generously to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, for the flood-affected people of Jammu and Kashmir. Sep 20, 2014
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Murli Manohar Joshi flags off relief material for Jammu and Kashmir

Kanpur, Sep 20 (ANI): BJP veteran leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Saturday flagged off relief material for flood hit areas of Jammu and Kashmir in Kanpur city of Uttar Pradesh. Joshi said that relief material like woolen clothes, blankets, food material and children’s food along with basic medicines has been sent and more will be required in coming days. Earlier also many vehicles of relief material have been sent by the BJP and its youth wing. Sep 20, 2014
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