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Omar Abdullah slams Central govt for calling him anti national

Srinagar, Aug 31 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, slammed the Central government for calling him 'anti-national'. Addressing the state assembly on its last session, he said each political party in Kashmir has made sacrifices to strengthen the country. He further expressed his anger by saying that putting the army in danger and asking it to go to war is considered an act of nationalism in this country. Aug 31, 2014
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Chennai hosts colourful exhibition showcasing best of Thailand industry

Chennai, Aug 31 (ANI): Chennai hosted a four day colourful exhibition showcasing the best of Thailand industry artefacts. The aim of the event is to promote trade and commerce between the two countries amid productive tie-ups with importers, distributors and retailers in the Indian market. The exhibition kick started on Thursday and will come to its end on Sunday. The event has been organised by Thailand Ministry of Tourism and Commerce. Adding the glitz and glamour to the event, traditional folk dances of Thailand were presented by dancers that enthralled the visitors. Hoping for good bilateral business ties, Thailand’s Deputy Consul General in Chennai said being the frontline producer in various consumer commodities, Thai products have great market in India. Meanwhile, resident of Chennai were seen having good time buying Thai products and enjoying Thai folk dances. Aug 31, 2014
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Bangladesh holds medical education fair for students in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 30 (ANI): Education Ministry of Bangladesh on Saturday organised a two-day career counseling camp on medical education for prospective students in Kashmir. Bangladesh Education Minister Inamul Haque Chaudhary along with various other dignitaries graced the event by their presence. Students and their parents thronged the venue to get an insight about various prospective medical streams across the globe. Organiser Basharat Ahmad said it was a great opportunity for Kashmiri students to explore various opportunities in the field of medical sciences that Bangladesh had to offer. A participant Farista Jaan said events like these not only provide knowledge but also aware the students about latest career trends in the world. Aug 30, 2014
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Villagers lament loss of crop due to ceasefire violations in Kashmir

RS Pura, Aug 30 (ANI): Villagers in RS Pura district of Jammu and Kashmir lamented the damage to crop amid continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the international border. The incessant firing has led to damage to crop in the fields close to the border. Villagers at Abdullian, the last village on the Indian side, said that they were unable to tend to the crops. Bullet marks on buildings have restricted people to their homes. Children are unable to attend regular school as well. Another villager Sewa Ram said he has been staying in one of the many rehabilitation camps that villagers in the region have evacuated to. It has been five days since he moved with his family. Aug 30, 2014
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Philippine tourism dept promotes the island nation as wedding destination to Indians

Philippines, Aug 30 (ANI): The Philippine tourism department is initiating new ventures to promote the island nation as a perfect wedding destination to Indian tourists while also targeting Bollywood in a big way to promote travel from India.Verna Covar, Director, Tourism Development Sector, Department of Tourism, Philippines, said they are initiating new campaigns and projects in order to turn Philippines as a romantic destination for Indian tourists. With more than 7000 islands in the country, the tourism officials said they have all necessary arrangements to organize traditional Indian weddings.Besides having Indian wedding specialists, Philippines offer hotel services that are accustomed to catering tourists from India. Aug 30, 2014
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Indian Jawan killed in Kupwara encounter shows nature of proxy war on India: Security Analyst

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Talking about the encounter in Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, wherein one Indian Jawan was killed, Security Analyst Retired Commodore Uday Bhaskar on Saturday said that such incidents show nature of proxy war against India. He said that this also reflect the tense situation along the line of control. Bhaskar said that the ceasefire violation by Pakistan is going on since many years and that India needs to find a composite response for the same. Aug 30, 2014
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Uproar in JandK Assembly over 'discrimination' issue, NPP MLAs moved out by Marshals

Srinagar, Aug 30 (ANI): National Panthers Party MLAs were on Saturday moved out of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after uproar in the house over 'discrimination' with Jammu district and also Minority Affair Minister Najma Heptullah's remark on 'Indian being called as Hindus'. Talking about the same, NPP member Haresh Dev Singh said that the state government never tried to address the discrimination going on in the state. Further, he also said that remarks claiming religion of India is not at all welcomed and that India belongs to all citizens and not to any particular community or religion. Aug 30, 2014
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Encounter between Army and Militants in Kupwara, one jawan martyred

Kupwara, Aug 30 (ANI): Militants taking shelter in the Kalaroos Forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District have reportedly killed an Indian Army soldier and injured another in an encounter on Saturday morning. The encounter with four to five militants is reportedly still on. Meanwhile, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan Police has reportedly cautioned and alerted the Border Security Force (BSF) to intensify patrolling in the border areas of the state, especially in Bikaner, Jodhpur and Barmer that adjoin Pakistan in the wake of reports that a group of terrorists may be attempting to cross into Indian Territory. Aug 30, 2014
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India-Pak border meeting raises hope of peace at Kashmir border

RS Pura, Aug 30 (ANI): Pakistani Rangers and India's paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) flag meet raises hope of peace at Line of control (LoC) in Kashmir, after a "successful" meeting between the border guards of the two nations, said senior official. The meeting was held at the Octroi Post in Suchetgarh area near the international border. Inspector General of BSF, Rakesh Sharma said that the meeting was "successful" and pleasant while primary issues were discussed to cease border tension. Aug 30, 2014
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Policeman sustains injury in firing outside Kashmir court

Anantnag, Aug 30 (ANI): A policeman sustained injury after firing took place outside a district court in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir. The firing occurred just before a flag meeting between India and Pakistan border security officials in the RS Pura Sector. Pakistani troops had earlier this week fired on 40 border outposts (BoPs) and 24 villages along the International Border in Jammu and Samba districts, leaving three people injured. According to reports, there have been 33 ceasefire violations since July 16. Aug 30, 2014
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Jewellery exhibition in Kashmir draws enthusiasts

Srinagar, Aug 30 (ANI): The department of handicraft and tourism along with a manufacturing jewellery and gem stone company organised a jewellery exhibition in Jammu and Kashmir to attract locals as well as tourists. Artists and craftsmen from different states of the country took part in the exhibition, which was organised at Nigeen Club in Srinagar. The exhibitors said Indian jewellery was famous everywhere and such events give a boost to tourism industry and also generate employment. Different varieties of jewellery pieces like necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc were being sold at reasonable prices. Aug 30, 2014
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Traders in Kashmir demand boost in cross-border trade with Pakistan

Poonch, Aug 30 (ANI): Traders in Jammu and Kashmir called for increase in cross-border trade between New Delhi and Islamabad. At present, the cross-border trade stands at 850 crore rupees. The two nuclear-armed countries have fought two wars over Kashmir but had sought to ease access and commerce in a region at the heart of more than 60 years of hostility. An approved list of items is traded between both the countries. At present, this list includes 21 items but traders are looking to raise the number of products. The most widely exported crops from the Indian side are bananas, red chili, cumin and tamarind while imports from the Pakistani side include dry fruit and mangoes. Both sides hope closer integration of Pakistan with India's giant economy would help lay the ground for a lowering of political tensions between them. Aug 30, 2014
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It Happens: Kashmir Book Fair

Srinagar, August 29 (ANI): The National book fair held in the 'Kashmir Haat' ground in Srinagar city of Kashmir which attracted thousands of book lovers, promises to make future generations of the valley aware of the history, culture and heritage of the country. The biggest national book fair has been organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Academy for Art, Culture and Languages, Federation of Publishers and Booksellers Associations in India, National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) and District Administration Srinagar. Organiser of the Book Fair, Vijender Kumar, said that the fair has received a great response. Aug 29, 2014
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Pandemonium in Kashmir assembly over multi-million-land scam

Srinagar, Aug 29 (ANI): State assembly of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed mayhem on Friday after a leader of ruling National Conference (NC) party stormed into the well of the House accusing opposition leaders of multi-million land scam. NC legislator Doctor Veeri alleged that patron of regional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and deputy speaker of legislative assembly, Muhammad Sartaj Madni, were party to a multi-crore land scam in south Kashmir. Chief Secretary M Iqbal Khandey was directed to ascertain the facts over the allegations of a legislator that some opposition party members were encroaching upon government land. The directions to Khandey came from Legislative Council Chairman Amrit Malhotra after the NC members raised the issue. Meanwhile, regional Panthers Party also demanded to incorporate 'secular' word in the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution. Aug 29, 2014
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