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Kashmir shivers as cold wave shows no signs of abating

Srinagar, Dec 23 (ANI): People of Jammu and Kashmir continue to shiver and daily life is paralyzed as the cold wave in the state shows no signs of weakening anytime soon.Minimum temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir have dropped to sub-zero level forcing people to stay indoors. The sudden dip in temperatures is said to have been caused by snowfall in the Himalayas and has adversely impacted the upper half of the country. The cold wave has compounded the troubles of homeless people and those going out to work and earn their living. A resident, Mashrum Ali, said on Monday that it was quite difficult to step out of homes early in the mornings. To make things worse for the people of Kashmir, Chilai Kalan- the harshest forty day period of winter- arrived in Kashmir with upper reaches of the valley receiving fresh snowfall on Saturday. People are busy preparing and stocking up for Chilai Kalan. Reportedly, this year Chilai Kalan has arrived earlier than expected sparking fears that temperatures may dip lower than the average. Dec 23, 2014
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Sports events help hone the skills of budding players in Manipur

Manipur, Dec 23 (ANI): Archers from Manipur have always made India proud in the international arena. And, to hone to skills of budding players in the state, the Assam Rifles took a step forward to organize an archery competition. Seventy two archers from 16 teams participated in the individual and team events at Assam Rifles Archery Range in Imphal. The Assam Rifles Archery team won the title. Similarly, efforts are high on to improve the standard of football in schools. Recently, a 5-day long event was held in Imphal to sharpen the skills of under-17 girls as they participated in the 60th National School Games. Held under the aegis of Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Manipur, 20 teams from various states participated in the championship at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Events like these help the sports authorities to identify the young talents who can later be trained for international events. Dec 23, 2014
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Analyst: At 81, emperor still plays important role in Japan

As the emperor of Japan turns 81, Tsuneyasu Takeda, descendant of the Meiji Emperor and author of "The Untold Truth about the Imperial Family", says the monarch's role remains important in Japanese society, though only symbolic. Duration: 00:56 Dec 23, 2014
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Essebsi wins Tunisia's first free presidential elections

Veteran politician Beji Caid Essebsi claimed victory in Tunisia's first free presidential election, but bitter rival Moncef Marzouki refused to concede defeat ahead of the release of official results on Monday. Duration: 01:00 Dec 23, 2014
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Iraq Kurd chief hails advances in anti-jihadist battle

Iraqi Kurdish leader Massud Barzani hailed advances by peshmerga fighters against the Islamic State group Sunday as they battled the jihadists for a northern town with the backing of US-led strikes. Duration: 01:24 Dec 22, 2014
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Sierra Leone hopeful 'surge' can slow Ebola transmission

In meetings with the UN Secretary General, Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma said he hoped the ongoing "surge" against Ebola in the west of the country would help "put this issue of the fight against Ebola behind us". Duration: 01:51 Dec 22, 2014
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