An earthquake and flash floods that struck Afghanistan this week killed at least 38 people and damaged hundreds of homes, the presidential office said Thursday. Wednesday's quake killed 17 and injured 126 in the eastern province of Nangarhar, and 300 homes were damaged, media reported. One person was killed, four were injured and 45 homes were damaged in neighboring Kunar province. The continuing flash floods in the northern province of Balkh have killed 20 and damaged 1,900 houses, the statement said, adding that President Hamid Karzai had ordered emergency help for the victims.
US INVITE TO CM NARENDER MODI : JOLLY Ahmedabad, 28th March 2013 : Senior US Congressman visiting India & State of Gujarat today met Chief Minister Narendra Modi at his residence at Gandhi Nagar . US Congressman Mr Aaron Schock Leader of Delegation from State of Illinois along with Mrs. Cathy McMorris Rodgers from State of Washington and Mrs. Cynthia M. Lumis from the State of Wyoming along with a 7 member US business leaders delegation led by Chicago Punjabi NRI Mr Shalabh Kumar and BJP Overseas Affairs leader Mr Vijay Jolly attended the two and half hours long meeting. The US Congressman extended an invitation to Gujarat Chief Minister Mr Narendra Modi to visit United States of America soon. The C.M accepted their invite promptly and smilingly. The issue of visa was never discussed in the meeting. It is important to state that in recent years, this is the highest point of contact between the US elected...
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