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Security forces give music platform to the youth of Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 26 (ANI): Breaking away from the conventional norms of society, Kashmir’s youth participated in a two day rock band competition “Battle of the Bands” held at an indoor stadium of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir recently. Organizer of the competition Kishore Prasad said that the genre of rock is very popular in Kashmir and therefore, a platform is needed to showcase it. An excited participant Qamar Ahmad wished for more popularity of rock genre. The participants pressed upon more of such competitions so that they get maximum exposure. Dec 26, 2013
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Top LeT militant killed in J and K encounter

Budgam, Dec 26 (ANI): The police killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba militant during an encounter in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The militant, identified as Omar, was on a hideout and was killed in Hushroo village of Budgam district. Earlier on December 11, unidentified militants had attacked a patrol party, killing one assistant sub-inspector (ASI) and injuring a constable. Dec 26, 2013
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If perceptions on CBI not changed, any change ineffective: BJP on CBI's prosecution wing under agenc

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): After the government placed CBI's prosecution wing under the command of the CBI director in order to make the agency more autonomous, BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that perception on CBI need to be changed. He said that unless the doubtful perceptions on CBI are unchanged, there is no way that any change is effective and can build people's trust on the agency. Dec 26, 2013
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AAP not focused on anti-corruption campaign, no action taken against Congress: Balbir Punj

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Even as AAP and Congress are engaged in war of words when they are in process of being a coalition, BJP leader Balbir Punj said that there is a hidden agreement between both the parties that AAP will not act against Congress' corruption. Punj said that AAP is not focusing on its anti-corruption campaign and is taking no action against Congress. He also said that there is no mention of any action against the ruling congress in AAP's 18 points conditions. Dec 26, 2013
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AK Walia on Congress support to AAP

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Congress leader AK Walia on Thursday said that the alleged differences within the Aam Aadmi Party over cabinet berths should be sorted out without prolonging it further. Walia also said that even if a section of Congress leaders are against backing the Arvind Kejriwal government, the High Command's decision would be the final. Dec 26, 2013
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Will charge money if usage of water exceeds 700 litres: AAP

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Speaking on providing 700 litres of free water to the people of Delhi, AAP Leader, Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that 700 litre free water would be given to every household but if someone uses even one litre more, then they will have to pay for the whole. He added that they are doing it to curb wastage of water. Dec 26, 2013
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All are invited to swearing-in ceremony: Arvind Kejriwal

Kaushambi, Dec 26 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal requested all Delhi-ites to attend his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday at the Ramlila Maidan from where he, along with one-time mentor Anna Hazare, had launched a massive campaign in 2011 to demand the Jan Lokpal Bill. The Aam Aadmi Party chief also said that his government will be "searching for honest people." Dec 26, 2013
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Riot-hit victims in Muzaffarnagar refuse to trust UP government

Muzaffarnagar, Dec 26 (ANI): Victims of the Muzaffarnagar riots lamented over the lack of basic amenities and criticized the state government for negligence as they languish in relief camps. Days after Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, visited the riot-hit district of Muzaffarnagar, the dwellers at the relief camps presented a picture contrary to what political leaders had said. Languishing in makeshift tents without proper facilities, the people are a dejected lot. A camp dweller, Rahim Ahmed said they have been living in deplorable conditions and now do not even trust the authorities as they have not been able to induce any hope of normalcy. Dec 26, 2013
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