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Attractions of pahalgam

Pahalgam is a beautiful valley, and the Lidder River running through it makes it even more picturesque. Here are few interesting things to do when you are in Pahalgam. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Travelbugshow Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunotravel A Ventuno Production : www.ventunotech.com Aug 27, 2014
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BSF warns Pak that India will retaliate to ceasefire violation strongly

Jammu and Kashmir, Aug 27 (ANI): Amid growing ceasefire violation by Pakistan, director general (DG) of paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF), DK Pathak visited the border area and warned the neighbouring country that India will retaliate to unprovoked firing. Addressing a news conference, Pathak said he did not know what triggered such ceasefire violation for prolonged 45 days this year. He added that ceasefire violation is not new and it happened last year also and continued for around 26 days. He also alleged that their Pakistani counterparts are not responding to initiation of peace and are continuing the attacks on civilians. He added that no flag meeting is being held by the Pakistani soldiers. Aug 27, 2014
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Last rites of Kupwara encounter martyrs performed in Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr, Aug 26 (ANI): The last rites of Army soldier Rahul Kumar of 23 Grenadier Battalion, martyred in militant encounter of Kupwara were performed in his native village of Bulandshahr on Tuesday. His family members and scores of local residents lined up to pay their respects to the martyr. Meanwhile, dead body of Corporal Neeraj Kumar Singh was also brought to his native village in Bulandshahr. Rahul Kumar and Neeraj Sharma were killed after a militant group attacked a patrol party along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday night. Aug 26, 2014
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Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire agreement, DGMO level talks to take up cause

Jammu and Kashmir, Aug 26 (ANI): At least three soldiers and five militants were killed in two separate encounters that have been going on intermittently since Saturday in Kupwara district of Kashmir. In a fresh ongoing encounter in Kalaroos area of Kupwara district on Tuesday, one jawan lost his life. A DGMO level talks between India and Pakistan is to take place today where Indian Army is likely to raise the issue of ceasefire violations to their Pakistani counterparts. Meanwhile, continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the international border drew ire of villagers, who have to run in the midnight to save their lives. People living along the de-facto border have been under constant threat of the firing. Many villages at the border have been abandoned. Aug 26, 2014
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Uproar in J&K Assembly by opposition over ceasefire violations by Pak

Srinagar, Aug 26 (ANI): Opposition parties in Jammu & Kashmir created uproar in the state assembly on Tuesday over the ongoing ceasefire violations by Pakistan. National Panthers Party Member Haresh Dev Singh said that the state as well as the central government is showing total apathy towards the villagers along the Indo-Pak international border. He said that the villagers are facing a lot during this time and the government should visit them and provide them with adequate supplies to sustain themselves in this tough time. Aug 26, 2014
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RSS leader Indresh Kumar challenges Omar Abdullah to enlist benefits of Article 370

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) challenged the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah to enlist benefits of special status. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution provides special status to the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir such as separate citizenship, separate constitution and special property rights. The RSS has demanded repeal of this article, claiming that it encourages secessionist tendencies among a section of the population. Kumar also hit out at Kashmiri separatist leaders for meeting Pakistan High Commissioner in New Delhi ahead of foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan. Aug 26, 2014
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Family of martyred soldier killed during encounter with Pak militants grieve on their loss

New Delhi/ Bulandshahar, Aug 26 (ANI): Family of the martyred soldier, Grenadier Rahul Kumar grieved on their loss as his body reached his village in Bulandshahar district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. Kumar's relative blamed the central government for their apathy and no policy for the soldiers of the nation. Villagers came to pay respect to the martyr and to support the grieved family. Earlier on Monday, Vice Chief of Indian Army staff, Lieutenant General Philip Campose paid tribute to fallen soldiers, Kumar and Corporal Neeraj Kumar Singh, in Delhi. The two officers lost their lives in two separate encounters between army and militants in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Aug 26, 2014
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Shankpal temple in Ramban attracts devotees from all religion

JandK, Aug 26 (ANI): Besides natural beauty, the state of Jammu and Kashmir is known for religious tolerance between different communities. A land of religious diversity, the state, from centuries, has witnessed people celebrating, participating and offering services in each other's fairs and festivals. This ethos comes alive during the annual fair at Shankpal Temple in Ramban district of Jammu. The temple attracts devotees belonging to different communities in large number from across the region. Every year people offer prayers and perform various rituals with utmost devotion and faith. While Hindu devotees perform prayers, Muslims here establish stalls for providing eatables, water and horse-riding service. Aug 26, 2014
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Jammu Rally: Amit Shah hits back at Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Aug 25 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Monday targeted Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during a rally in Kathua district of Jammu. Launching a scathing attack on Omar government, Shah said that if there is shelling from Pakistan, NDA government will give a fitting reply. He also stated that the National Conference government had no right to stay in power in the state. Aug 25, 2014
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Indian Army ready to thwart infiltration bid by Pakistan, security beefed up along Indo-Pak border

Poonch, Aug 25 (ANI): Senior Army officers expressed confidence that the soldiers posted in forward areas along the India Pakistan border in Kashmir are well trained to foil any attempts by Pakistan to pump in infiltrators across the Line of Control. Kashmir has witnessed almost uninterrupted ceasefire violation by Pakistan since August 15. Brigade Commander, Sanjay Thakaran, posted in border district of Poonch said on Monday that the soldiers are aware of Pakistan's attempt to keep the tension on Line of Control high, but all such attempts will be thwarted. Another officer, Colonel Amit Bisht, also spoke on the same lines and assured that every bid to infiltrate will be thwarted. Aug 25, 2014
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Omar Abdullah assures steps to rehabilitate victims of ceasefire violations

Srinagar, Aug 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Monday (August 25), maintained that all steps are being taken to rehabilitate the victims of the ceasefire violations along the India-Pakistan border. His statement comes after a regional party, Jammu and Kashmir National Panther's Party (JKNPP) blamed the state and central government for turning a blind eye to those affected in the conflict torn region. Addressing a session of the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly, Abdullah said that the allegations politically motivated. Aug 25, 2014
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BJP slams Omar for asking Centre to hold 'talks' to end Pak firing

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): The BJP on Monday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his remark that the Centre should reconsider its decision of cancelling talks with Pakistan in order to end the border hostilities. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that Pakistan will have to pay for humiliating and bleeding Indian soldiers. India had called off Foreign Secretary level talks with Pakistan after Islamabad's envoy to New Delhi Abdul Basit went ahead with meetings with separatist leaders from Kashmir even after he was asked by the Centre to desist from it. Aug 25, 2014