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Congress & NC splits before state polls, to contest independently Part - 2

Jammu, July 20 (ANI): Congress and the National Conference split up before Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls and are confident to contest independently. Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ambika Soni and Saifuddin Soz, while talking to mediapersons confirmed the same and said that when there is no benefit coming out of an alliance it better be scrapped. Soni said that the candidates are not finalized till yet and that the candidates probably will be among women or youth in the party or even independent candidates. Jul 20, 2014
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Congress and NC splits before state polls, to contest independently Part - 1

Jammu, July 20 (ANI): Congress and the National Conference split up before Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls and are confident to contest independently. Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ambika Soni and Saifuddin Soz, while talking to mediapersons confirmed the same and said that when there is no benefit coming out of an alliance it better be scrapped. Soni said that the candidates are not finalized till yet and that the candidates probably will be among women or youth in the party or even independent candidates. Jul 20, 2014
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Congress slams BJP and PM Modi over ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Jammu, July 20 (ANI): Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that ceasefire violation by Pakistan is happening quite frequently and it is unfortunate. Azad then slammed the new Narendra Modi-led BJP government for making false promises in terms of relief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir from frequent firings on border. Jul 20, 2014
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Omar Abdullah on ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Jammu, July 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that Pakistan has started violating the ceasefire quite frequently which is causing trouble for locals. Abdullah stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart and ask him to stop such violations or India will also have to fight back. Jul 20, 2014
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Reactions pour in after ceasefire violation at JandK's RS Pura reported

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Pakistani troops again resorted to violating ceasefire by firing on an outpost along the international border in RS Pura sector of Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir. The firing started at around 1:00 am in the night and lasted till morning 5:30 am. Reportedly, heavy firing took place at border villages including Gharna, Sai, Kaku De Kothey and Pindi villages. Due to landing of some mortar shells in the residential areas some animals died and some were left injured as well. Pakistan had targeted an Indian post in the same area on July 16 as well wherein an Indian soldier died and three others were injured. Jul 20, 2014
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Cross-firing hits normal life along Indo-Pak border, say villagers

Jammu, July 19 (ANI): The residents living along Indo-Pak Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir said that they have been facing hardships due to cross border shelling. Firing started on July 16 when Pakistani side targeted an Indian post in the Arnia area of RS Pura sector in which an Indian soldier died and three others were injured. Jul 19, 2014
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Himachal Pradesh steps up security in border areas with J&K after reports of militants___ movement

Shimla, July 19 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh has stepped up security in border areas with Jammu and Kashmir after reports of militants___ movement, said police chief, Sanjay Kumar. Director General of Police (DGP), Kumar, said that the intelligence input was passed on by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) authorities in Jammu and Kashmir. Kumar added that patrolling was intensified on the roads connecting Chamba district with Jammu and Kashmir to prevent any attempt by extremists to infiltrate. Chamba district shares nearly 200 kilometers border with Jammu and Kashmir and it is easy for the militants to infiltrate due to mountainous terrain. The restive Kashmir region has witnessed numerous militant attacks, insurgency, and infiltration attempts from across the border in the last two decades. Jul 19, 2014
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Pilgrims en route Amarnath shrine content with hospitality in Kashmir

Srinagar, July 18 (ANI): The devotees who have undertaken the pilgrimage to sacred shrine of Amarnath expressed satisfaction with the hospitality in Jammu and Kashmir. The holy Amarnath cave containing the shrine of Lord Shiva is located at a snow-capped mountainous peak of the Himalayas. Although the authorities of the shrine board and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir have made all arrangements for the pilgrims, the much needed aid is provided by the Kashmiri residents irrespective of cast and creed. Jul 18, 2014
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BSF says will retaliate if Pak continues to violate ceasefire

Jammu, July 18 (ANI): India___s paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) said that it would retaliate to the latest ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir if Pakistan Rangers violated the ceasefire again. On Wednesday, one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was killed and three BSF personnel were injured in cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir. Following the incident, the Director General of BSF, DK Pathak, went to inspect the area along with his convoy and said the situation is presently under control.The BSF personnel reportedly died of a bullet injury to his shoulder. Attempts were made to rescue him, but the heavy firing prevented it, and three more got injured. Jul 18, 2014
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China tries to intrude into Ladakh, Politicos react

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over China___s attempt to intrude into Ladakh. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that such issues can be solved with bilateral talks between both nations. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rajeev Shukla slammed at the BJP government saying that all pre-poll promises have turned false. He added that PM Narendra Modi had promised to get back India___s land from China but intruding practice is continuing from China___s side. Chinese troops have reportedly made two incursion attempts in the last three days in Demchok and Chumar areas of Ladakh sector in Jammu & Kashmir but were pushed back into their territory by Indian security personnel. Jul 17, 2014
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Kashmir shuts down to protest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, army truck accident

Srinagar, July 17 (ANI): Kashmir on Thursday observed a shutdown to protest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza that have killed at least 160 Palestinians. A resident of Srinagar, Irfan Khan on Thursday, expressed concern over the serious and catastrophic situation in Gaza. Separatists have also called for a day’s shutdown in the Kashmir valley on Thursday after an army truck rammed into a cab killing six people in Srinagar. Jul 17, 2014
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Residents protest in Kashmir after army vehicle kills three civilians

Srinagar, July 16 (ANI): Violent protest erupted in outskirts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday after an army vehicle collided with a cab killing three civilians. After the accident, agitated residents started pelting stones on army and tried to set the vehicle ablaze. The police had to baton-charge the protesters and fire tear smoke shells to disperse the angry mob. Jul 16, 2014
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