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Train halts in Kashmir due to landslide, heavy rains

Udhampur, Sep 06 (ANI): A train bound to Katra in Jammu and Kashmir was halted after landslides and heavy rains caused the tracks to clog. New Delhi to Katra bound 'Shri Shakti Express' train was forced to halt at the Ramnagar railway station in Udhampur district of the state. Passengers said since the train has stopped the authorities have not done much to improve the situation. The services of this train were started in July to facilitate the pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi. Nearly 100 people have been killed due to floods in Kashmir as rivers in the region flowed above the danger mark due to incessant rains. Sep 6, 2014
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Congress urges govt to dismiss talks with Pak after Al Qaeda threats

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): Leader of Congress party, Manish Tewari, on Saturday (September 06), urged the ruling BJP to dismiss talks with Pakistan in wake of the recent threats from Al-Qaeda signalling the formation of a militant group in the Indian subcontinent. Tewari also urged the government to form its Pakistan policy after having the matter investigated. Al Qaeda leader, Ayman al Zawahri, on September 03 announced the formation of an Indian branch of his militant group and said would spread Islamic rule and "raise the flag of jihad" across the subcontinent. Sep 6, 2014
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Finding Fanny with Deepika, Arjun and Homi

New Delhi, September 6 (ANI): Director Homi Adjania along with Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor promoted the film in New Delhi. In an exclusive interview given to ANI, tehy spoke about the film, their experiences and much more. Sep 6, 2014
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Key Indian Mujahideen terrorist arrested from Saharanpur

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): A key terrorist of India Mujahideen, Ejaz Sheikh, was arrested by the Special Cell of Police in Saharanpur city of Uttar Pradesh. Special Commissioner of Special Cell, SN Srivastava said on Saturday that Sheikh was a key terrorist who used to provide logistics to other IM terrorists and was an expert in technology. He added that Sheikh was involved in German Bakery Blast, Jama Masjid blast and Varanasi blast as his key operations. Srivastava also said that Sheikh used to create forged documents and mail ids which were used by terrorists in seeking admissions, renting property and buying sim card other than sending threat mails. Sep 6, 2014
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Musical music launch of Khoobsurat

Mumbai, September 6 (ANI): Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan hosted a Khoobsurat music launch of their forthcoming movie “Khoobsurat” in Mumbai recently. Keeping in tone with the fun and groovy music of their upcoming film, Sonam and Fawad were seen in a party mood at the music launch. Sonam looked drop dead gorgeous in a black crop top with a floral printed flared skirt and black jacket. Hair braided from one side, black printed heels, and a pink lip completed her look. While Fawad looked as handsome as ever in a grey suit paired perfectly with a black shirt. The event saw rocking live performances by Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan and Sona Mohapatrra. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, the movie also features Kirron Kher and Ratna Pathak and will hit the screens on September 19. Sep 6, 2014
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Traditional pookkalam adds colourful touch to Onam in Kerala

Kochi, Sep 06 (ANI): People in Kerala ushered in festive spirit of harvest festival of Onam with the making of colourful traditional patterns from flowers. Residents from different parts of Kochi city participated in a contest organised at a mall where they created ‘pookkalam’ - traditional designs and patterns made on floor by arranging flowers of different varieties and colours - which is followed as a ritual in almost every household of Kerala as part of celebration during the ten-day Onam festival. The winning team was awarded the cash prize of rupees 20,000 and exciting gifts from the sponsors. Sep 6, 2014
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Flood water enters homes and buildings in Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 06 (ANI): Incessant rain disrupted the life of the common man as flood water entered homes and buildings in Kashmir. Authorities declared a disaster alert in the northern region after two days of heavy rain hit villages across the Kashmir valley, causing the worst flooding in two decades. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, said that the floods have so far claimed nearly 100 people, as rivers in the region flow above danger mark due to incessant rains. During a rescue operation, rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 50 members of a wedding party aboard an ill fated bus that was washed away by flash floods. A local, Farooq Ahmad, told that the administration has not taken concrete steps to drain the flood water out of residential areas. The state's main river Jhelum and its tributaries are flowing several feet above the danger mark. Sep 6, 2014
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Assam: Two school girls found hanging from a tree in Karimganj

Karimganj, Sep 06 (ANI): In another shameful crime against women, two school girls were found dead in Karimganj district in Assam. Two Assam school girls, who had been missing from their homes since Wednesday, were found hanging from a tree on Thursday in the state's Karimganj district, close to the Bangladesh border. The police suspect that the girls were raped and then murdered. According to the police, the bodies have been recovered and sent for a post-mortem. Only after the post-mortem and forensic reports, will the police be able determine the cause of death and if the girls had been molested. The girls were studying in class eighth and ninth and had gone missing from their schools since Wednesday. Sep 6, 2014
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Politicos welcome nuclear deal signed between India and Australia

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday welcomed nuclear deal signed between India and Australia. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that it was essential and that PM Narendra Modi has worked tremendously for the nation. Meanwhile, Congress and NCP also welcomed the move but said that BJP along with Modi should thank the previous UPA government for the development. Sep 6, 2014
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