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Atleast 300 militants preparing to infiltrate J and K: DS Hooda

Poonch, Nov 22 (ANI): More than 300 militants are preparing to infiltrate along the disputed border of Jammu and Kashmir, according to Senior Army official. While visiting an army school in Poonch district on Thursday (November 21), Lieutenant General, 16 corps of the Northern Command Headquarter, DS Hooda said that according to intelligence sources, cross-border militants were trying to enter the Indian Territory along the disputed international border. Hooda said that security forces were put on a high alert at the line of control to check the infiltration. Nov 22, 2013
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Shahid Kapoor will look for his life partner himself!

New Delhi, Nov 22 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has dismissed reports about his father actor Pankaj Kapoor looking for a girl for him and said that he will choose his life partner himself. It was being reported that Shahid's father had made a few trips to Punjab to find a girl for his son. "I can promise you that my father is not looking for any girl for me. When I read that article I was shooting for Haider in Kashmir and my father was shooting for Finding Fanny in Goa. And according to the article my father was in Punjab. So no truth in it," said the actor. Nov 22, 2013
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Sushilkumar Shinde lauds security forces for combating Maoists in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday lauded security forces for combating Maoists in rebel infested Chhattisgarh. Speaking at a conference attended by top brass of police in New Delhi on Thursday, Shinde said with the efforts of security forces Maoist activities have been curbed to a large extent in the state. Shinde also said though the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir was challenging, but the security forces were fighting hard to curb cross-border militancy. Nov 21, 2013
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Heritage buildings in Kolkata set for illumination and glitter

Kolkata, Nov 20 (ANI): In a bid to attract tourists, authorities are planning to use colourful illumination to beautify major heritage buildings in Kolkata, including the famous Victoria Memorial build during the British Era in India. The State tourism department has identified four heritage buildings in the city, which include the Victoria Memorial Hall, Nakhoda Masjid, St Paul's Church, and the Town Hall. The beautification drive will see authorities using musical LED lights and sound and light shows depicting historical events at these famous places to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of these buildings. Nov 20, 2013
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Kaziranga National Park gives a warm welcome to tourists

Assam, Nov 15 (ANI): The Kaziranga National Park in Assam, which has been declared an UNESCO world heritage site, is a prominent centre of eco-tourism in the Northeast. The park, home to some rare species like one-horn rhinos and wild elephants, attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world every year. Nov 15, 2013
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Security forces busted terrorist hideout in Rajouri

Rajouri, Nov 15 (ANI): Acting on a tip off, security personnel busted a militant hideout in Rajouri district of Kashmir recovering a huge cache of arms and ammunition. Police conducted a search operation after receiving specific information of ammunition in a militant hideout in Manjakote area of the district. One AK-47 rifle, 11 magazines, 51 rounds of bullets, seven rocket launchers and cache of other arms and ammunitions were recovered from the hideout. The Kashmir region has witnessed numerous militant attacks, insurgency and infiltration attempts from across the border in the last two decades. Nov 15, 2013
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Peace on border tops agenda in meeting between India and Pakistan

Gurgaon, Nov 13 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid met advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister on security and foreign affairs, Sartaj Aziz, on the sidelines of ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) as the two leaders discussed the need to maintain peace and tranquillity on the Kashmir border. While addressing mediapersons at the meeting, India's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin said that New Delhi still calls for the 2003 ceasefire agreement to be honoured. Nov 13, 2013
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PoK healthcare in shambles

Muzaffarabad, Nov 12: Healthcare is virtually nonexistent in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Mortality rate is one of the highest in the region. No cure or diagnostics are available to trace even the most cardinal diseases. Moreover, to top it dispensaries and health facilities built by foreign countries are in a bad shape because of poor management. Situation of healthcare is grim and critical in PoK. Nov 12, 2013
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Traditional buffalo fight in Shimla enthralls hundreds of spectators

Shimla, Nov 11 (ANI): The traditional buffalo-fight fair captivated hundreds of villagers in Baychari village of Shimla. People gathered together to celebrate this century old buffalo fighting fair, to preserve the old traditions and religious belief of the area. This is also done to praise Hindu gods and local deities. Meanwhile, Virender Kashyap, an MP from Shimla, who was also present during the fair said that such traditions help in preserving the culture of Himachal Pradesh. The event is organized to promote tourism in the region. The fair is organized every year during the month of October-November and is attended by people from across the state as well as from outside. Nov 11, 2013
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Mausoleum in Rajouri breaking communal barriers

Rajouri, Nov 11 (ANI): Sufism in Jammu and Kashmir has served to promote a common way of understanding the world. Hence, there is a belief in the powers of the Sufi saints, and people from all walks of life congregate at their shrines to pay their respects. The Urs of Baba Faiz Baksh Shah Bukhari in Rajouri district provides a perfect example of this fact. Here, every year, devotees from different faiths come in large numbers to pay obeisance to the revered saint. Legend has that the saint was a mystic who devoted his entire life for the betterment of mankind, and preached communal harmony. It is believed that wishes of devotees are fulfilled here. Nov 11, 2013
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Pakistani Taliban creates havoc in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit, Nov 11 : Despite the death of its commander Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is on a rampage in Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir. The TTP, an umbrella organization of various Islamist militant groups based in North Waziristan, is not only responsible for targeting Shias, but also for killing foreign tourists. The outlawed group recently issued a warning about targeting the Shia community in Gilgit Baltistan. Such open threats expose the inadequate security measures put in place by the administration for the safety of the people of Gilgit Baltistan. Nov 11, 2013
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J and K focus of meeting with Sartaz Aziz, Hurriyat wants cooperation and not confrontation: Mirwaiz

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): After the meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz in New Delhi, Moderate Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that the focus of meeting was Jammu and Kashmir. He said that Hurriyat wants cooperation and not confrontation. He further said that ceasefire and demilitarization should start and that proper support can solve the Kashmir issue. He also said that Aziz informed that new democratic government in Pakistan will support the cause. Nov 10, 2013
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