Year: 2015

BJP takes out ‘Dhanyavaad rally’ in Jammu

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Claiming that the Central government has sanctioned AIIMS for Jammu region, the BJP on Friday took out a ‘Dhanyavaad rally’ here to express gratitude to the Union government. Led by State Forest Minister Bali Bhagat, BJP leaders and activists took out the rally in the city in a cavalcade of vehicles. “We took out a rally here to express gratitude to the Union government for sanctioning AIIMS for Jammu and to congratulate the people of Jammu province for getting this prestigious institute,” Bhagat said. Bhagat and Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal…

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‘Islamic State J&K is coming’ – flags waved in Srinagar after Friday prayer

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In what may be taken as a possible threat of Islamic State to India, a group of hardliners were on Friday seen raising ISJK flags near Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. Following the congregational prayers on Friday afternoon, a group of people were waving pro-ISIS and LeT flags shouting slogans ‘ISJK is coming’. It is not the first time that ISIS, LeT or pro-Pakistan flags have been seen in Srinagar. The practice has become a regular affair. The flags have been waved at a time when India is dealing with cross-border firing…

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31 including 23 Britons rescued from flash floods in Leh

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31 people, including a group of 23 British trekkers, trapped after flash floods in Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir were on Friday airlifted. “A group of 23 British citizens comprising one male (group leader) one female teacher, 21 girl students, eight local guides and cooks were trapped due to flash floods between Markha and Sko areas of Leh on August 5,” a police spokesman said. On receiving information, a party from Leh police station and headed by Head Constable Mohammad?Isa trekked 12-hour journey with ration and set the rescue?operation in…

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High alert in Jammu, night security heightened

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With the recent terror attack in Udhampur and Gurdaspur, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF and other forces on Friday issued high alert. Night security has heightened in the district of Rajouri, which is quite close to the border. All the highways have been installed with police posts and thorough checking is being done of every passing vehicle. “The security is very tight and this is a good move by the administration to curb any infiltration in Rajouri.” Since Rajouri is quite close to the border,installing such posts will be very…

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Pill-free ways to keep BP in check

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Here are 10 pill-free ways to keep your blood pressure in check this summer Drink coconut water This mild tropical drink can lower blood pressure as much as 12 points for 71 per cent of people. Coconut water is packed with 1,500 mg of potassium per 20-ounce serving. This mineral helps calm the entire central nervous system, preventing artery-damaging blood pressure surges when life gets hectic. Look for coconut water in grocery stores and whole foods stores. Season with sesame oil The oil’s healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids and unique sesamin…

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Why Kashmir hates the new OLX ad

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The new OLX India ad filmed in Kashmir is projecting much more the famed beauty of Valley previously exploited in many “Incredible India” ads and films. Apart from showing the usual stereotypes of Kashmir and Kashmiris as projected in many previous ads and films — bearded, skull capped, Pheran-clad Kashmiri — the new ad appears to normalise the relationship between the military and the Kashmiri natives who are shown as good old “friends” helping each other in tough times. In the past, many Bollywood films have used Kashmir as a backdrop to…

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Weather terror scares tourists away from Kashmir

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A series of cloudbursts, landslides and flood alerts in Kashmir – a combination of extreme events dubbed “weather terror” by local business people – has caused tourist arrivals to drop 60 percent so far this year, and things may get worse. Kashmir, whose stunning Himalayan mountain and lake scenery once made it a magnet for visitors, had seen its important tourism industry revive over the past four years, following two decades of armed insurgency against Indian rule which had deterred all but the hardiest travellers. From 2011 to 2014 Kashmir…

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Forces open fire at protesters in Kakpora, two persons critically wounded

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Government forces have fired tear gas and bullets at anti-India protesters who broke from a funeral procession of a suspected insurgent killed in the Indian portion of Kashmir. Senior police officer Nitesh Kumar says at least two people suffered serious bullet wounds on Friday as thousands of protesters waved Pakistani flags and chanted “Down with India” and “We want freedom.” It was in the village of Kakpora, 35 kilometers (20 miles) south of Kashmir’s main city, Srinagar. The protesters hurled stones at the government forces in at least at three…

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A Kashmir shrine where men whirl and dance

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Reviving the central Asian Sufism tradition of ‘Dervish dance’, dozens of local devotees on Friday performed ‘Dambali’ at the shrine of Lal Bab Sahib in Zakura area on the outskirts of Srinagar city. Whirling and dancing at the Urs, the artistes belonged to Lalpora village of central Badgam district in the Valley, the home of the saint buried at Zakura. ‘Dambali’ artists come here each year on the Urs of the saint to invoke divine blessings and re-affirm their faith in the centuries old Sufist tradition of Kashmir. “Holding long…

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Health tips which will change your life

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Choosing a healthy lifestyle can lead to a longer, more fulfilling life. Improving your physical and mental health has a positive effect on everyone around you. You can teach your family and friends better habits through example. There’s no need to be intimidated by the idea of living healthier. Make a few small changes and see big results. Get Moving There are exercise programs out there that promise amazing body transformations in a short amount of time but they’re grueling. If you love that kind of challenge then go for…

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