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Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in grip of cold wave

Muzaffarabad, POK, January 21: Lives of Pakistan Occupied Kashmiris living in tents have been made miserable by plummeting temperatures caused by exceptionally chilly weather. Jan 21, 2014
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Badalta Manzar (Jan 09, 2014): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The Kashmir Valley is considered a ‘Paradise on Earth’ and it is visited every year by lakhs of domestic and foreign tourists. A mystical historical cave in Kenur village of Budgam District has been neglected by the local administration. The government is implementing many schemes to promote education in the rural areas. But, a lot more still needs to be done. Jan 21, 2014
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Badalta Manzar (Dec 26, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) central sponsored scheme is beneficial scheme for the Remote areas and far- flung areas of Udhampur district. In present times when special focus is laid on providing the better healthcare facilities in the rural areas the community health centre in the border village Zachaldara of north Kashmiris district Kupwara is without an ambulance since past many years. From infant mortality to immunization, from pre-school education to women's health, the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) has policies on everything, which makes it a good scheme on paper. Jan 21, 2014
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Badalta Manzar (Dec 19, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The technical educational college was the long pending demand of the Poonch district students. The start of polytechnic college few days back in district Poonch is a educational gift for the students of district poonch. A larger population of Schedule Tribes including the Gujjar, Bakerwal and Gaddi community are residing in Kathua district and are engaged in traditional professional of Cattle grazing like Goats, Sheep’s , Horse and Buffalos in upper reaches of hilly areas to earn their livelihoods. Although the state govt. with the assistance from the central govt. is keen on upgrading the health infrastructure in Kashmir valley particularly in the rural areas. Jan 21, 2014
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Grammy Awards 2014: Complete List of Nominees

The 56th Annual Grammy Awards is all set to take place on 26 January at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The event will be aired live on CBS network starting from 8pm ET. Jan 21, 2014
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Pakistan halts cross-border bus service in Poonch

Poonch, Jan 21 (ANI): Indian authorities said that their counterparts in Pakistan had suspended cross-border bus service along the Line of Control (LOC) in disputed Kashmir region by not opening the border gates for the passage of vehicles. Reportedly, the suspension was in retaliation to the arrest of a Pakistan truck driver, who was detained by the Indian security forces while agedly trying to cross the border with 114 packets of brown sugar in Kaman post area of Kashmir on January 17. Passengers sitting inside the busses who had to return back to the Indian side were troubled due to this sudden halt of the bus service. Travellers said that such incident has hurt their sentiments and emotions. Jan 21, 2014
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The Touch of Royal

From the valley of Kashmir to the forts of Hyderabad, designer Preet S Kapoor takes inspiration from everything with a royal touch. Her collection titled ‘Royal India’ brings together a wealth of Indian crafts. Purple, fuchsia, orange, saffron, green and shocking pink blend perfectly to create majestic lehengas, anarkalis and sarees.  Bollywood actress Aditi Rao [...] Jan 21, 2014
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Annual urs of Baji Rasool Hassan Shah- Perfect example of interfaith harmony

Jammu & Kashmir, Jan 20 (ANI): The beautiful state of Jammu and Kashmir is known for attracting tourists from all over the world. The essence of its divine exquisiteness and the unity with which its people work together to keep it alive, spares nobody to visit the state at least ones in a lifetime. This utmost togetherness amongst people belonging to different communities spreads a message of communal harmony. A similar example comes from Rajouri district of Jammu where devotees practicing different religions together visit the shrine of Baji Rasool Hassan Shah to celebrate his annual Urs. The saint is believed to grant all the wishes of his devotees and heal all their health problems. Jan 20, 2014
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Pak border trade suspended after contraband haul in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir, Jan 20 (ANI): India suspended border trade with Pakistan after police recovered a truck containing 114 packets of suspected brown sugar in Kashmir. The police recovered the packets from a truck said to be containing bags of almonds which was coming from Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police, Baramulla range, Jaipal Singh addressed media persons and said the Pakistan authorities have refused to take back the trucks, which indicates that they had some knowledge of the contents of these bags. Singh added this is one of the biggest drug hauls in Kashmir. Jan 20, 2014
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Law Minister in Trouble as Mob Targets Blacks in Delhi; Latest Reactions

In what seems to have been a case of racial profiling, a group of African women who were targeted by a vigilante mob led by Delhi's Law Minister Somnath Bharti has caused a national embarrassment. The women, who are Ugandan nationals, have now demanded the resignation of the law minister. Jan 19, 2014
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India and Pakistan hold flag meet over ceasefire violations

Poonch / New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): India and Pakistan conducted a brigadier-level flag meeting near the border in Jammu and Kashmir, following a large number of ceasefire violations on the Line of Control (LoC) last year. The meet continued for an hour-and-a-half at Chakan-Da-Bagh on LoC, a military line that divides Kashmir between the nuclear-armed neighbours, in Poonch district of the region. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, met Union Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde, to reduce the tension along the border. Jan 18, 2014
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Neha Dhupia inaugurates IITT 2014

Mumbai, Jan 17 (ANI): Bollywood diva Neha Dhupia was seen inaugurating IITT 2014 -- a travel tourism exhibition in the showbiz capital, Mumbai recently. At the event, she told that what the importance of travel tourism is? She wore beautiful fusion ethnic attire as she paired her cropped brocade top with a skirt and a churidaar. She also wrapped a dupatta around her neck. No, doubt she looked quite classy! Jan 17, 2014
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Army prepares comprehensive plans to fight infiltration in Kashmir

Akhnoor, Jan 16 (ANI): The Northern Command of Indian Army said that they have done a comprehensive analysis of the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir region and have defence plans to stop infiltration bid from across the border. General Officer Commanding (GOC), Northern Command, Lieutenant General Sanjiv Chachra, said that they have ensured Indian soldiers do not become a subject to Pakistan's brutality. Referring to beheading of two Indian Army soldiers by Pakistan Army regulars in Poonch district last January, Lt Gen Chachra said that they have ensured such bad actions do not take place again. Meanwhile, replying to a question if they were ready to tackle threat from terror organisations like al-Qaeda and the Taliban, Lt Gen Chachra said that the Army was prepared for it. Jan 16, 2014
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