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BSF foils infiltration bid along International Border in Kathua, intruder killed

Kathua, July 22 (ANI): BSF foiled an infiltration bid and killed an intruder along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. Jawans of the 68 Battalion of BSF challenged and opened fire on the infiltrators, killing one of them on the spot. BSF troops launched a search operation and recovered body of an unarmed intruder. This is the second infiltration attempt along the IB in less than a week. On Thursday night, the BSF had thwarted an intrusion bid in Suchetgarh sector of Jammu district. Jul 22, 2014
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Congress must respect NCP_s sentiments: Majid Memon

New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majid Memon on Tuesday said that the Congress party must respect the sentiments of NCP and its legitimate demands regarding seats. With the Assembly polls due later this year, the Congress party had announced on Sunday that it would contest the polls in Jammu and Kashmir on its own. The NCP is also demanding a lion_s share of 144 out of the 288 seats in the upcoming Assembly Elections. Jul 22, 2014
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Politicos react as Congress-NC split in JandK

New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Politicos on Monday reacted over Congress and National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir split. Both the parties had split before state Assembly polls and decided to contest elections independently. The National Conference and the Congress had six- year old partnership. Jul 21, 2014
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Indian Army defuses two live mortar shells in Kashmir

RS Pura, July 21 (ANI): Indian Army defused two live mortar shells in a village in R.S. Pura sector in Jammu city of Jammu and Kashmir. The explosives were recovered following the cross-border firing which started on July 16 when Pakistani side targeted an Indian post in RS Pura sector in which a soldier died and three others were injured. The Army_s Bomb Disposal Squad reached the site to defuse the shells. Jul 21, 2014
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Kids paint myriad hues of Ramadan in Kashmir

Srinagar, July 21 (ANI): Children in Jammu and Kashmir drew and painted their imaginations during a painting competition-cum-exhibition during the holy month of Ramadan. The event was organised especially for children, to know what they think about Islam and Ramadan and also to explore their creative side. The two-day event was held in Srinagar to know perspective of young generation. Participants made mosques, burqa-clad Muslim women, colourful sceneries, etc and came out with brilliant pieces of paintings. Meanwhile, one of the participants, Sehar, thanked the group for conducting the event. Jul 21, 2014
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Protesters clash with security forces in Kashmir over teenager's killing

Kulgam, July 20 (ANI): Clashes erupted between protesters and armed forces as large numbers of Kashmiri youths took to street against the alleged killing of a teenager by security forces during anti Israel protest. Kashmiris had assembled in large numbers to protest the killing of 15-year-old Suhail Ahmad Mir. Youths pelted stones on forces deployed in the area. Forces responded with baton charge and tear gas shells in which three youths were wounded. Jul 20, 2014
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PDP on Congress- NC split before JandK Assembly polls

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Talking about the split between the Congress and the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir before the state Assembly polls, PDP Leader Dr Sameer Kaul said that it was their wish to part ways and that it is their internal matter. He said that contesting elections together or independently would not affect their credibility in the state. Jul 20, 2014
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Congress- NC was alliance between dynasties, split not surprising: BJP

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): After Congress and National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir split up before state Assembly polls and decided to contest elections independently, BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that the alliance was between dynasties. He said that the split was not surprising and the moment they realized the boat of the other family is drowning, they parted their ways. Jul 20, 2014
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No threat to coalition Govt in JandK, but Cong and NC will contest upcoming Assembly polls separatel

Jammu, July 20 (ANI): National Conference leader Devender Singh Rana on Sunday said that there is no threat to present coalition government in JandK, but Congress and NC will contest upcoming Assembly polls separately. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad announced the end of years of alliance with National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls in the state. AICC general secretary Ambika Soni also confirmed the decision and said that Congress will contest on the 87 state Assembly seats alone. Jul 20, 2014
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Villagers living along Indo-Pak border suffer amid cross border shelling

Jammu, July 20 (ANI): The residents living along Indo-Pak Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir said on Sunday that they have been facing hardships due to cross border shelling. Villagers suffer heavy losses as livestock die-off in cross border firing. Firing started on July 16 when Pakistani side targeted an Indian post in Arnia area of RS Pura sector in which a soldier died and three others were injured. Jul 20, 2014
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