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Omar Abdullah assures steps to rehabilitate victims of ceasefire violations

Srinagar, Aug 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Monday (August 25), maintained that all steps are being taken to rehabilitate the victims of the ceasefire violations along the India-Pakistan border. His statement comes after a regional party, Jammu and Kashmir National Panther's Party (JKNPP) blamed the state and central government for turning a blind eye to those affected in the conflict torn region. Addressing a session of the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly, Abdullah said that the allegations politically motivated. Aug 25, 2014
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BJP slams Omar for asking Centre to hold 'talks' to end Pak firing

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): The BJP on Monday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his remark that the Centre should reconsider its decision of cancelling talks with Pakistan in order to end the border hostilities. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that Pakistan will have to pay for humiliating and bleeding Indian soldiers. India had called off Foreign Secretary level talks with Pakistan after Islamabad's envoy to New Delhi Abdul Basit went ahead with meetings with separatist leaders from Kashmir even after he was asked by the Centre to desist from it. Aug 25, 2014
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JKNPP protests govt apathy towards victims of ceasefire violation in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 25 (ANI): Representatives of Jammu and Kashmir National Panther's Party (JKNPP) held demonstrations in the Kashmir State Assembly on Monday against the apathy of the central and state governments towards those who have been affected by the recent ceasefire violations on the border. Pakistan army violated a ceasefire on the Indian border in the intervening night of August 24th and August 25th in Jammu district of the region. People living along the border have been under constant threat of the firing which has made them leave their homes overnight. The displaced live in chaotic conditions, most of the time without basic amenities. Aug 25, 2014
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Former Diplomat slams Omar Abdullah asking centre to hold talks with Pak to end firing

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): Former Indian Diplomat Rajiv Dogra on Monday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his controversial statement linking shelling of border villages by Pakistan to the calling off of the foreign secretary-level talks between the two countries by the Narendra Modi government. Dogra said that Abdullah is trying to cover up his inaction during his tenure by such statements and this would only lower the morale of Army and people along the international borders. He also said that ceasefire violations by Pakistan have increased recently and that Indian Army should take adequate actions in advance and should not waste any time whatsoever. Aug 25, 2014
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Political reactions flow as Pak continues to violate ceasefire

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): Political reactions flowed on Monday as Pakistan continued to violate the ceasefire along Indo-Pak international border. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that Pakistan will have to pay for their continuous attempts to bleed Indians. BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain said that BJP government will look into the matter and give a befitting reply to Pak. Congress leader Rashid Alvi stated that the government has to give an answer as to why our soldiers and civilians are being killed on the border. Aug 25, 2014
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At least 10 people killed in stampede at Kamtanath Pahad Temple in MP

Chitrakoot, Aug 25 (ANI): Ten pilgrims were killed and over 60 are believed to have suffered injuries in a stampede early on Monday at Kamtanath Pahad Temple, about 80 kms away from Satna district headquarters, on the Madhya Pradesh - Uttar Pradesh border. The stampede took place at about 6 am today, as devotees crowded Kamtanath temple in Chitrakoot for a festival called the Somvati Amavasya. The stampede occurred during 'Shayana Pradakshinam' which is done in a lying posture. District officials fear the number of dead and injured could rise and said five of those killed were women. Aug 25, 2014
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Villagers along Indo-Pak border under constant threat as ceasefire violations continue

Jammu, Aug 25 (ANI): As the ceasefire violations by Pakistan continues along the Indo-Pak international border, villagers in Kashmir live under constant fear and shadow of death. Pakistan army continued to violate the ceasefire on the Indian border in the intervening night of August 24 and August 25 in the RS Pura area of Jammu district. Villagers in the bordering areas say that are moving out of the area due to constant threat to their lives. A villager in RS Pura sector sustained injury by midnight shelling from Pakistani troops and is admitted in a nearby hospital. Earlier on Sunday, two separate encounters at Keran sector and Kalaroos of the state killed four militants and two soldiers while three army men, including an officer, sustained injuries. Aug 25, 2014
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Aam Aadmi Sena protests against ongoing ceasefire violation by Pak

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Activists of a social organisation, Aam Aadmi Sena staged a protest in New Delhi on Sunday demanding stern action against spate of ceasefire violations by Pakistani rangers along the international border Jammu and Kashmir. Activist of Aam Aadmi Sena, Vishal Ghoshla said the people demand answer from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not giving a befitting reply. Pakistani troops continued to violate the ceasefire by shelling and firing upon 25 Border Out Posts (BoPs) and 19 villages along the International Border in Jammu sector, in the intervening night of August 23rd and August 24th, prompting the BSF to retaliate. Aug 24, 2014
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India, Bangladesh discuss insurgents issue, cross-border smuggling at bilateral meet

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): India and Bangladesh discussed issues related to illegal migration, seizure of fake currencies along the border, smuggling of cattle and weapons in each others_ territories during a bilateral meet of the border guarding forces of both the nations in New Delhi on Sunday. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) led by its Director General, Major General Aziz Ahmed, said they have not got information about production of fake currency in Bangladesh and it originates from outside. The BGB delegation is on a five-day visit to India for the bi-annual _Border Co-ordination Conference_. India_s paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) team was led by its Director General DK Pathak. Aug 24, 2014
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