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PM Modi addresses rally in Palghar in Maharashtra Part - 2

Palghar, Oct 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a rally in Maharashtra's Palghar district. Modi addressed the problems faced by the fishermen in the district and said that the fishermen of Gujarat and Palghar share a special bond. Modi also said that after he became the Prime Minister, Pakistan released many fishermen and their boats for the first time. Further, Modi said slammed the Congress party and said that Congress never gave an account of its 60 years' so they have no right to ask what his government did in the very first 60 days. Oct 13, 2014
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PM Modi addresses rally in Palghar in Maharashtra Part - 1

Palghar, Oct 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a rally in Maharashtra's Palghar district. Modi addressed the problems faced by the fishermen in the district and said that the fishermen of Gujarat and Palghar share a special bond. Modi also said that after he became the Prime Minister, Pakistan released many fishermen and their boats for the first time. Further, Modi said slammed the Congress party and said that Congress never gave an account of its 60 years' so they have no right to ask what his government did in the very first 60 days. Oct 13, 2014
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Cyclone Hudhud hammers Vizag before lashing heavy rains in Jharkhand

Ranchi, Oct 13 (ANI): After leaving at least five people dead and a trail of destruction in the port city of Visakhapatnam and adjoining districts of Odisha, rains lashed Jharkhand in the wake of Cyclone Hudhud, after it made landfall earlier on Sunday. Cyclone Hudhud blasted eastern seaboard with gusts of up to 195 km per hour (over 120 mph), uprooting trees, damaging buildings and killing at least five people despite a major evacuation effort. Visakhapatnam was hammered as the cyclone made landfall, unleashing the huge destructive force it had sucked up from the warm waters of the Bay of Bengal. Most people heeded warnings to take refuge, but five were killed by falling trees and masonry, and thousands of homes were damaged, emergency officials said. Strong winds and heavy rains lashed Jharkhand on Sunday night because of which electric poles and trees were destroyed in the interior of the state. Heavy rains also caused destruction in the capital city of Ranchi. Oct 13, 2014
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Unidentified men opened fire at Delhi police killing one and injuring other in Vijay Vihar

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): A police constable was killed and another seriously injured after they were shot at by three unidentified people, near a police station at Rohini's Vijay Vihar area in early hours on Monday. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vikramjeet Singh, the policemen tried to stop three men who were travelling in an autorickshaw, following which the men opened fire at the constables, hitting one in the chest and the other in the back. The constable who was hit in the chest died. Meanwhile, the three attackers managed to flee from the spot. The constable with serious injury is undergoing treatment in a hospital. The police are investigating the matter. Moreover, the Delhi Police's crime branch and special cell have been roped in to probe the case Oct 13, 2014
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Tigress kills 10 year old boy in Uttar Pradesh

Bijnor, Oct 13 (ANI): A ten-year-old boy was killed by a man-eater tigress in Uttar Pradesh, said a forest official. The big cat attacked him when the boy was playing near his house in Bijnor district. After hearing the screams, parents of the boy attacked the animal with sticks after which it fled in the forest area. However, the boy died due to severe bleeding. Depletion of their habitat has also threatened the wild animals, forcing them to stray into human settlements - attacking people, poultry birds and livestock cattle - and often getting killed in return. Oct 13, 2014
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At least 22 school children injured in bus accident in Jaipur

Jaipur, Oct 13 (ANI): At least 22 school children were injured when a bus carrying them turned turtle in Jaipur, said a senior police officer. The accident happened when the bus carrying 57 children for a picnic on the outskirts of city of Jaipur tumbled. No causalities have been reported till now but condition of three children is critical. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Karan Singh, said the cause of accident was under investigation. The children were admitted to nearby hospital. The children belonged to Maharshi Gautam Vidyapeeth school. Oct 13, 2014
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Model hospitals being constructed to boost rural healthcare in Assam

Jorhat, Oct 13 (ANI): The Saraibahi area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Titabor sub-division of Assam's Jorhat District, comprises nearly 25 villages with a total population of over 40000. Most of these villages have to depend on a few dispensaries for their basic healthcare needs. However, the construction of a new model hospital under the National Rural Health Mission has come as a big relief, as people do not have to go to big towns anymore to avail better treatment. The basic objective of constructing such model hospitals in the state is to provide quality healthcare facilities to people residing in the remote areas. The Government of Assam is trying to provide better healthcare facilities to people residing in rural and interior areas by establishing model hospitals. It has decided to construct 55 new model hospitals under the National Rural Health Mission. Around 35 hospitals have already started functioning. There are 4 model hospital in Jorhat one is already completed and 3 more are still under construction. These hospitals with a capacity of 30 beds will be equipped with all the modern amenities as per the Indian Public Health Standard. Oct 13, 2014
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Kerry calls for new Middle East peace talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry Sunday called for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, saying both sides had to be helped to make "tough choices" for lasting stability. Duration 00:38 Oct 12, 2014
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Morales set for landslide victory in Bolivia vote

Bolivia's indigenous President Evo Morales was widely expected to win a third term in power in elections Sunday, along with a legislative majority that would permit him to push through his leftist reforms. Duration: 00:52 Oct 12, 2014
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Bodies pile up in Ukraine morgue despite ceasefire deal

Hundreds of people have died since the signing of a ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels in the east of the country. At the morgue of Kalinin Hospital in Donetsk, bodies are piling up. Duration: 01:13 Oct 12, 2014
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Velocity of Cyclone Hudhud has come down to 90 100 kmph, 3 casualties reported: Ajit Seth

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): After heading meeting with National Crisis Management Committee on Sunday, Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth said that the velocity of Cyclone Hudhud has come down to 90-100 kmph. He said that the casualty reported is three and has not increased till now. He said that there has been physical damage of mobile communication, electricity lines and roads for whose construction and relief, central government will provide with all possible help. He also said that as far as Andhra Pradesh is concerned, quick assessment will be done and restoration process will start after that. Seth also advised eastern states to taken precautionary measures as the cyclone is possible to show affects their too. Oct 12, 2014
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Politicos rest hope on preparedness as cyclone Hudhud hits southern coast

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday rested hope on the preparedness after severe cyclone Hudhud hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that there should be a proper structure made to protect people from natural disaster. Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said that the central government is capable of handling any situation. Leaders from other political parties said that the centre and state government should be in constant contact and take steps to prevent any kind of damage from the cyclone. Oct 12, 2014
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