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Rs 12.28 cr donated to quake victims
April 19, 2006 12:08 IST
The India-Pakistan cricket one-dayer at the Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday served its purpose more than well, with 10 million Dirham (Rs. 12.28 cr) donated to the victims of Kashmir earthquake last year.  | Also Read | | |
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The UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, handed a cheque of Dh2.5-million to Sharad Pawar, the President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Dh7.5 million to Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf for the victims of either side of the border.The deadly earthquake that shook Jammu and Kashmir on October 8, 2005 was the severest in the state in over 120 years. Over 73,000 were killed and 69,000 injured.
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Sub: ravi...
Its a great idea to conduct a cricket match between the two teams (India-pakistan) and collect the money for the earth quake victims....
Posted by ravi
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Sub: Cheers to Indian and Pakistani Cricket team
Its was a generous step by the cricketers towards the bereaved earthquakes victims of India and Pakistan. Cheers for the two capatins and team mates. ...
Posted by Alok
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Sub: its nice
its nice. but the needy should be benefited. single paise of any donation should not be mis-used or it can not be diverted to other ...
Posted by prasad
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Sub: manoj
what about our growth??
Posted by Manoj
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