The flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir is "unprecedented", said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday, dismissing criticism that his government didn't do enough.


Flood situation unprecedented: Omar Abdullah


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London, Sep 10 (RAY) The Indian government is furious about British MPs' plan to hold a debate on the "political and humanitarian situation in Kashmir" on Thursday.


India furious about UK MPs' Plan to debate Kashmir


Over 76,500 people have been rescued in Jammu and Kashmir and relief efforts were on in the flood-hit parts of the state where hundreds still remained trapped even as the flood waters continued to recede Wednesday, officials said adding that at least 215 people have died in the inundation.


Over 76,500 evacuated in flood-hit Kashmir


More than 50,000 people have been rescued so far, but hundreds are still trapped here as the flood waters receded Wednesday. Officials said 215 people have died in the Jammu and Kashmir floods.


Kashmir flood waters recede; over 50,000 rescued



Over 50,000 rescued as Kashmir flood waters recede


Armed forces stepped up rescue efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, evacuating over 47,000 people so far and government agencies tried to restore road and communication links snapped in the state's worst floods in 50 years that have left nearly 200 dead and crippled infrastructure.


Kashmir floods toll near 200, rescue efforts on, aid pours in (Intro Roundup)


Over seven lakh people have been affected by the incessant rains and floods in Jammu and Kashmir while 160 people have died, NGO Action Aid India said Tuesday.


Over seven lakh affected in Kashmir floods: NGO


A Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist from Pakistan was gunned down in a joint operation by the Indian Army and state police in a village of Kupwara district here, an army spokesman said.


Terrorist gunned down in Kashmir


Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked chief ministers of states where the party is in power to contribute "with all means" towards relief and rehabilitation in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir.


Sonia directs Congress-ruled states to help Kashmir


Armed forces stepped up rescue efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, evacuating over 47,000 people so far and government agencies tried to restore road and communication links snapped in the state's worst floods in 50 years that have left nearly 200 dead and crippled the infrastructure.


Kashmir floods: Toll nears 200, some roads restored, aid pours in (Roundup)


Uttar Pradesh Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs.20 crore for flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir.


UP announces Rs.20 crore for flood-hit Kashmir


The armed forces and NDRF personnel have rescued 47,227 people in Jammu and Kashmir as relief efforts continue in the flood-hit parts of the state, defence officials said Tuesday.


Over 47,000 evacuated in flood-hit Kashmir


The Delhi unit of the BJP Tuesday sent two trucks of relief material to the flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir, where nearly 200 people have died.


Delhi BJP sends relief material to flood-hit Kashmir


Road connectivity to the flood ravaged Kashmir Valley has been restored from Leh region, the military said Tuesday.


Road from Leh to Kashmir Valley open


Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Tuesday announced Rs.9 crore in aid for relief work in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir.


Bihar announces Rs.9 crore aid for flood-hit Kashmir


The Narendra Modi government is doing everything it can to help Jammu and Kashmir tide over the flood calamity that has claimed the lives of around 200 people so far and caused immense damage, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh said here Tuesday.


No time for blame game over Kashmir floods: Jitendra Singh


The Congress legislators in Goa Tuesday decided to donate a month's wages for relief and rehabilitation work in Jammu and Kashmir following the devastating floods in the northernmost state.


Kashmir relief: Goa Congress donates month's wages


The armed forces and NDRF personnel have rescued over 42,000 people in Jammu and Kashmir as relief efforts continue in the flood-hit parts of the state, a defence ministry release said Tuesday.


Over 42,000 evacuated in Jammu and Kashmir


Flood waters continued to play havoc in Srinagar Tuesday as authorities scrambled to rescue the marooned and tried to restore the telecommunications network that has been on the blink for the past three days.


Flood waters leave Srinagar gasping



Srinagar inundated, efforts on to restore connectivity


A five-day film festival -- Jammu & Kashmir International Film Festival (JKIFF) -- will be held in October in the valley, courtesy filmmakers concerned about the latency of cinema culture in the region.

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