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Violations along LoC must stop: Arun Jaitley

Srinagar, June 15 (ANI): Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, who is currently on a two-day visit to Srinagar, on Sunday said that violations along the Line of Control or LoC must stop and that in itself was a 'Confidence Building Measure'. Jaitley claimed that he was quite optimistic about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. His comments came in the wake of a special security review meeting in Srinagar to discuss internal security, the situation along the LoC and arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu, among other issues. Jun 15, 2014
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Politicos react as Jaitley says forces capable of responding to ceasefire violations

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday reacted over Defence Minister Arun Jaitley's comment that the country's forces are capable of responding to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control by Pakistan. Jaitley, who arrived on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, said he will review security related matters with the state government and officers involved in the security grid. Jun 15, 2014
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Contemporary Flavours with a Kashmiri Twist

The beautiful valley of Kashmir and its rich embroideries make a foray onto to the fashion platform at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. Designer Zubair Kirmani, who hails from Kashmir, takes inspiration from his hometown. Colours ranging from bright pinks, blues and finishing with blacks comprise the wide colour palette. Traditional Kashmiri embroideries adorn [...] Jun 15, 2014
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Our Jawans can counter Paks ceasefire violations, says Jaitley during Jammu visit

Srinagar, June 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday visited Raj Bhavan in Srinagar; a day after ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) was reported. Jaitley is on a two-day visit to the state and will be reviewing the security situation with the state government and senior military officials. Reacting on the recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Jaitley said that the Indian Army is capable enough to counter such attacks. On Friday, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by targeting Indian posts along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir with heavy firing, drawing retaliation by Indian forces. Jun 14, 2014
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It Happens: Tibetan Artist

Dharamsala, June 13 (ANI): Renowned Tibetan musician, Jhola Tehchung, launched an upcoming musical event in India's hill town of Dharamsala on June 10 to promotes Himalayan artistes and music from across various genres, including folk to fusion to pop. The four-day musical concert 'Tashi Delek Concert'is organised by a newly formed Tibetan organisation, 'Himalayan International Traditional Arts' (HITA) from Japan and it will be held from 29th of June to 2nd of July in India's northern Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir province, inviting all prominent young musicians from the entire Himalayan region. Spokesperson of HITA, Tsering Dicky, said that the agency is formed by a Tibetan musician based in Japan with an aim to promote Tibetan and Himalayan artists. Music enthusiasts from all across the world are expected to attend the event. Jun 13, 2014
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Pakistan violates ceasefire, politicos react

New Delhi/ Hyderabad, June 13 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday condemned ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the morning. CPI leader Atul Anjan stated that Pakistan has failed to control violence and terrorism which gains support from their government. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that PM Modi's government took an initiative of building friendly relations with Pakistan but it gave negative response. He added that Modi should check into the matter and set conditions right. Congress leader Rajiv Shukla slammed the BJP government saying that when ceasefire violation happened during UPA rule, BJP used to raise voice but now they are silent. Pakistan troops on Friday violated the ceasefire by targeting Indian posts along the LoC in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir with heavy firing and mortar shelling. Jun 13, 2014
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Pakistan ceasefire violation an act to defeat Nawaz Sharif's initiative: Defence Expert

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Talking about the ceasefire violation by Pakistan on Friday, wherein Pakistani troops opened fire in the Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Expert Bharat Verma said that this is done to defeat Nawaz Sharif's initiative to bolster ties with India. Verma said that the acts are finalized by other groups which are stronger than the nation's prime minister. He said that PM Narendra Modi should order the army and even the intelligence agency that there should be no tolerance to any such acts. Further, he also said that stable Pakistan or unstable Pakistan is not of India's interest and actions are required now. Jun 13, 2014
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Himachal Pradesh tragedy survivors blame laxity of safety measures as cause of deaths

Mandi/ Hyderabad, June 13 (ANI): Survivors of the Himachal Pradesh river tragedy which swept away 24 students blamed negligence of safety measures at the site Beas River as the cause of deaths. The survivors said besides the college authorities, state tourism department were also responsible for lack of caution signs at the site. Meanwhile, two more bodies were recovered on Thursday and were flown to their home town. Rescuers stepped up search operations for the missing students of the engineering college who were swept away by water released from a dam while the group was taking photographs at the river bank near Thalot on Manali-Kiratpur Highway in Himachal Pradesh Jun 13, 2014
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Badalta Manzar (June 12, 2014): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

In order to boost and make smooth the technical education in the rural areas the central ministry has started many solar projects in different ITI’s. One such solar plant has been installed in the ITI kangan in ganderbal district. The plant has been installed at a cost of rupees. 1.82 crore. Despite the tall claim of Govt. to gave Guarantee employment of 100 days and released of their wages within fifteen days become eyewash for the poor people of Kathua district residing in far flung areas of Tehsil Billawer. Not only are the male but female workers also wondering from one office to another for the release of their wages since last one year. With enormous schemes and abundant funding from the central govt. the state govt. has miserably failed to improve the health sector in valley particularly in the rural areas of Kashmir. Saderkot payeen is a village in Bandipora district with a population of almost 4000 souls the healthcare facilities in the area are equalant to zero. The whole area just has one health sub centre which has no doctor but only one pharmacist. Jun 12, 2014
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