The government of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/schools-colleges-reopen-in-kashmir-witness-low-attendance-254695">Jammu and Kashmir</a> has withdrawn security advisory on tourists, as a result, Jammu and Kashmir is now open to tourists after nearly two months.&nbsp;

The government, in August, had&nbsp;issued a security advisory asking tourists to curtail their stay in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The statement issued by the J&amp;K government, dated October 9, states all "tourists desirous of undertaking visiting the state shall be provided with all necessary assistance and logistical support".&nbsp;

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A high-level situation-cum-security review meeting, headed by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, was held on Monday during which it was decided that the advisory will be lifted from October 10.&nbsp;

The Central government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of Article 370, which took away the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

After remaining closed since the abrogation of Article 370, schools, colleges and universities reopened on Wednesday following the government's directive issued earlier.

Last month, the government had directed schools to open but the move remained unsuccessful given the communication shutdown and uncertainty regarding the situation.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-kashmir-will-get-statehood-wont-remain-union-territory-forever-says-amit-shah-254311">Amit Shah</a> this week said that Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union territory for forever and it will get back its statehood status once there is a favourable situation for that.

"Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union Territory forever and that the statehood would be returned once the situation is normalised," Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in an official statement quoting Shah.

The government of Jammu and Kashmir has withdrawn security advisory on tourists, as a result, Jammu and Kashmir is now open to tourists after nearly two months. The government, in August, had issued a security advisory asking tourists to curtail their stay in Jammu and Kashmir.

The government of Jammu and Kashmir has withdrawn security advisory on tourists, as a result, Jammu and Kashmir is now open to tourists after nearly two months. The government, in August, had issued a security advisory asking tourists to curtail their stay in Jammu and Kashmir. The statement issued by the J&K government, dated October 9, states all "tourists desirous of undertaking visiting the state shall be provided with all necessary assistance and logistical support". Govt of Jammu & Kashmir: Security advisory requesting tourists visiting J&K to curtail their stay in the Kashmir valley, is hereby withdrawn. Tourists desirous of undertaking visiting to the state shall be provided all necessary assistance & logistical support. pic.twitter.com/LOUcFT7x4u — ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2019 × A high-level situation-cum-security review meeting, headed by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, was held on Monday during which it was decided that the advisory will be lifted from October 10. The Central government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of Article 370, which took away the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31. After remaining closed since the abrogation of Article 370, schools, colleges and universities reopened on Wednesday following the government's directive issued earlier. Last month, the government had directed schools to open but the move remained unsuccessful given the communication shutdown and uncertainty regarding the situation. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah this week said that Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union territory for forever and it will get back its statehood status once there is a favourable situation for that. "Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union Territory forever and that the statehood would be returned once the situation is normalised," Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in an official statement quoting Shah.

Jammu and Kashmir opens to tourists as government lifts security advisory on travel 

A slide in banking stocks dragged Indian shares lower on Thursday following a sharp rise in the previous session, as markets awaited earnings reports from major IT services companies.

Shares in Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd fell 9 per cent&nbsp;after the central bank blocked its proposed merger with Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd.

It was the latest in a series of negative headlines surrounding the banking industry, which is saddled with a mountain of soured debt.

The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.35 per cent at 11,273.60 by 0437 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was weaker by 0.31 per cent&nbsp;at 38,060.12.

All 12 stocks on the Nifty bank index were in the red, and RBL Bank Ltd was the biggest decliner with a drop of 4.1 per cent.

IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) will report its financial results later in the day, marking the start of the September-quarter earnings season. Industry peer

Infosys Ltd is scheduled to report its results on Friday. Shares in both TCS and Infosys were each up roughly 1 per cent.

Meanwhile, telecom stocks rose after Reliance Jio said it would start charging customers for calls made through its network to other operators.

The move could signal a rise in industry prices and revenues if more operators follow Jio's lead, analysts say.

Jio's rivals Bharti Airtel Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd gained 3.8 per cent&nbsp;and 4.3 per cent, respectively. Shares in Grasim Industries Ltd, the top shareholder in Vodafone Idea, rose 4.5 per cent. 
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A slide in banking stocks dragged Indian shares lower on Thursday following a sharp rise in the previous session, as markets awaited earnings reports from major IT services companies.

A slide in banking stocks dragged Indian shares lower on Thursday following a sharp rise in the previous session, as markets awaited earnings reports from major IT services companies. Shares in Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd fell 9 per cent after the central bank blocked its proposed merger with Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. It was the latest in a series of negative headlines surrounding the banking industry, which is saddled with a mountain of soured debt. The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.35 per cent at 11,273.60 by 0437 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was weaker by 0.31 per cent at 38,060.12. All 12 stocks on the Nifty bank index were in the red, and RBL Bank Ltd was the biggest decliner with a drop of 4.1 per cent. IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) will report its financial results later in the day, marking the start of the September-quarter earnings season. Industry peer Infosys Ltd is scheduled to report its results on Friday. Shares in both TCS and Infosys were each up roughly 1 per cent. Meanwhile, telecom stocks rose after Reliance Jio said it would start charging customers for calls made through its network to other operators. The move could signal a rise in industry prices and revenues if more operators follow Jio's lead, analysts say. Jio's rivals Bharti Airtel Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd gained 3.8 per cent and 4.3 per cent, respectively. Shares in Grasim Industries Ltd, the top shareholder in Vodafone Idea, rose 4.5 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty retreat as banks fall; Indiabulls dips 9%

Indian retail inflation probably reached a 12-month high in September, still leaving room for further interest rate cuts because it's expected to remain below the Reserve Bank of India's target, according to a Reuters poll.

An extended monsoon has delayed harvests and interrupted the supplies of vegetables like onions, a key ingredient in Indian kitchens. That probably pushed retail inflation higher last month; food prices account for over half the inflation basket.

Any previous sharp rise in onion prices has been painful for Indian policymakers. To keep that price surge from spiralling out of control, as it did a few years ago, the government has banned onion exports.

The October&nbsp;4-9 poll of over 40 economists predicted India's annual consumer inflation rose to 3.7 per cent&nbsp;in September, its highest in a year. Forecasts ranged from 3.10&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;to 3.92 per cent. Only two economists expected inflation to be lower than August's 3.21 per cent.

If the consensus is right, inflation will come in below the RBI's medium-term target for 14 months in a row. The inflation data are due on October&nbsp;14.

"Headline consumer price inflation likely jumped in September on the back of a surge in onion prices. But that will hardly bring tears to the eyes of the RBI, as it is likely to have stayed below the 4.0&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;target," said Shilan Shah, senior India economist at Capital Economics.

"Another rate cut in December seems likely."

Subdued inflation and an economic slowdown have allowed the RBI to cut interest rates by a total of 135 basis points this year, including a 25-basis-point cut last week, making it the most aggressive central bank in Asia.

Economists in a separate Reuters poll said the central bank was not yet done with rate cuts.

"The RBI has been quite vocal about the fact that they would continue to support growth and they have left the door open for more policy cuts," Sakshi Gupta, senior India economist at HDFC Bank.

Indian retail inflation probably reached a 12-month high in September, still leaving room for further interest rate cuts because it's expected to remain below the Reserve Bank of India's target, according to a Reuters poll.

Indian retail inflation probably reached a 12-month high in September, still leaving room for further interest rate cuts because it's expected to remain below the Reserve Bank of India's target, according to a Reuters poll. An extended monsoon has delayed harvests and interrupted the supplies of vegetables like onions, a key ingredient in Indian kitchens. That probably pushed retail inflation higher last month; food prices account for over half the inflation basket. Any previous sharp rise in onion prices has been painful for Indian policymakers. To keep that price surge from spiralling out of control, as it did a few years ago, the government has banned onion exports. The October 4-9 poll of over 40 economists predicted India's annual consumer inflation rose to 3.7 per cent in September, its highest in a year. Forecasts ranged from 3.10 per cent to 3.92 per cent. Only two economists expected inflation to be lower than August's 3.21 per cent. If the consensus is right, inflation will come in below the RBI's medium-term target for 14 months in a row. The inflation data are due on October 14. "Headline consumer price inflation likely jumped in September on the back of a surge in onion prices. But that will hardly bring tears to the eyes of the RBI, as it is likely to have stayed below the 4.0 per cent target," said Shilan Shah, senior India economist at Capital Economics. "Another rate cut in December seems likely." Subdued inflation and an economic slowdown have allowed the RBI to cut interest rates by a total of 135 basis points this year, including a 25-basis-point cut last week, making it the most aggressive central bank in Asia. Economists in a separate Reuters poll said the central bank was not yet done with rate cuts. "The RBI has been quite vocal about the fact that they would continue to support growth and they have left the door open for more policy cuts," Sakshi Gupta, senior India economist at HDFC Bank.

India's inflation surged in September but won't 'bring tears' to RBI: Report

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to campaign in the upcoming assembly polls in Maharashtra on October 13 and 15, party sources said.

The former Congress president will hold an election rally in Mumbai on October 13.

This will be his first election campaign after the Lok Sabha polls debacle.

Maharashtra will go for polls on October 21, while the results for the same will be declared on October 24.&nbsp;

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to campaign in the upcoming assembly polls in Maharashtra on October 13 and 15, party sources said. The former Congress president will hold an election rally in Mumbai on October 13.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to campaign in the upcoming assembly polls in Maharashtra on October 13 and 15, party sources said. The former Congress president will hold an election rally in Mumbai on October 13. This will be his first election campaign after the Lok Sabha polls debacle. Maharashtra will go for polls on October 21, while the results for the same will be declared on October 24.

Rahul Gandhi to campaign for Maharashtra assembly polls on October 13, 15

The Centre on Wednesday said that it has advised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not to attend the C-40 World Mayors'&nbsp;Summit in Denmark in view that the participation of the AAP supremo as a speaker at the event's panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that its decision to grant political clearance is based upon multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries and the type of invitation extended, to name a few.

"A considered decision on political clearance by the MEA is based on multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries, type of invitation extended, etc. In the instant case, the participation of Chief Minister of Delhi as a speaker at a panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a statement.

"The Chief Minister of one of the largest and populous cities in the world, which also is the capital of India, was therefore advised not to attend the event," Kumar added.

The MEA's statement came in response to media queries regarding political clearance for Kejriwal to visit Copenhagen for the summit, which was later denied.

Kejriwal was to attend the four-day C-40 climate summit beginning from October 9. He was to speak on his government's work towards lowering pollution, including the car rationing scheme.

Earlier in the day, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar also clarified that the permission was denied to Kejriwal for attending the climate meet in Denmark as it is a mayor-level conference.

Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim is slated to attend the four-day programme.

"The West Bengal minister is going (to attend the climate meet in Denmark). This is a mayor-level conference," Javadekar had told reporters at a cabinet briefing.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had accused the BJP-led Centre of showing hostility and not giving political clearance to Kejriwal and others for attending the conference.&nbsp; 
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The Centre on Wednesday said that it has advised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not to attend the C-40 World Mayors' Summit in Denmark in view that the participation of the AAP supremo as a speaker at the event's panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries.

The Centre on Wednesday said that it has advised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not to attend the C-40 World Mayors' Summit in Denmark in view that the participation of the AAP supremo as a speaker at the event's panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that its decision to grant political clearance is based upon multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries and the type of invitation extended, to name a few. "A considered decision on political clearance by the MEA is based on multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries, type of invitation extended, etc. In the instant case, the participation of Chief Minister of Delhi as a speaker at a panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a statement. "The Chief Minister of one of the largest and populous cities in the world, which also is the capital of India, was therefore advised not to attend the event," Kumar added. The MEA's statement came in response to media queries regarding political clearance for Kejriwal to visit Copenhagen for the summit, which was later denied. Kejriwal was to attend the four-day C-40 climate summit beginning from October 9. He was to speak on his government's work towards lowering pollution, including the car rationing scheme. Earlier in the day, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar also clarified that the permission was denied to Kejriwal for attending the climate meet in Denmark as it is a mayor-level conference. Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim is slated to attend the four-day programme. "The West Bengal minister is going (to attend the climate meet in Denmark). This is a mayor-level conference," Javadekar had told reporters at a cabinet briefing. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had accused the BJP-led Centre of showing hostility and not giving political clearance to Kejriwal and others for attending the conference.

Kejriwal's participation in C-40 climate meet 'not commensurate' with level of participation from other countries: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a commemorative stamp in honour of Marshal of the Indian Air Force late Arjan Singh at an event here.

"This year we mark the birth centenary of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh DFC. As a tribute to his exemplary service to our nation, a stamp was released. May his courage keep motivating the people of our nation for years to come," tweeted PM Modi after attending the Air Force at-home reception.

The commemorative stamp was launched during Prime Minister Modi`s visit to the IAF exhibition on 'Self Reliance Through Innovation and Indigenisation'&nbsp;at Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria`s residence.

Arjan Singh is an icon of Indian military history and the best remembered for providing excellent leadership to a young IAF during the 1965 war.

He served as the Chief of Air Staff from August 1964 to July 1969.

Even after retirement, he continued to serve in various positions including India's Ambassador to several countries.

Government of India designated him as the Marshal of the Air Force in January 2002. He remains the only officer of the IAF to be given a Five-Star rank. 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a commemorative stamp in honour of Marshal of the Indian Air Force late Arjan Singh at an event here. "This year we mark the birth centenary of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh DFC.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a commemorative stamp in honour of Marshal of the Indian Air Force late Arjan Singh at an event here. "This year we mark the birth centenary of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh DFC. As a tribute to his exemplary service to our nation, a stamp was released. May his courage keep motivating the people of our nation for years to come," tweeted PM Modi after attending the Air Force at-home reception. The commemorative stamp was launched during Prime Minister Modi`s visit to the IAF exhibition on 'Self Reliance Through Innovation and Indigenisation' at Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria`s residence. Arjan Singh is an icon of Indian military history and the best remembered for providing excellent leadership to a young IAF during the 1965 war. He served as the Chief of Air Staff from August 1964 to July 1969. Even after retirement, he continued to serve in various positions including India's Ambassador to several countries. Government of India designated him as the Marshal of the Air Force in January 2002. He remains the only officer of the IAF to be given a Five-Star rank.

PM Modi launches commemorative stamp to honour Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

The weather forecast agency further predicted that places over Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day.

The thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Sikkim, Odisha, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

In Delhi, the sky will partly be cloudy with the minimum and the maximum temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity in the area would be around 78 per cent.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. The weather forecast agency further predicted that places over Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day. The thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Sikkim, Odisha, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa and Coastal Andhra Pradesh. In Delhi, the sky will partly be cloudy with the minimum and the maximum temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity in the area would be around 78 per cent.

Madhya Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD

In an attempt to brace the newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress unit for the political battle in the state, General Secretary and UP in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will supervise a three-day training workshop for them.

According to Congress sources, on October 14, 15 and 16, a training camp will be held for the leaders of the UP Congress Committee in Raebareli.

The training, which comes merely days after the formation of the new committee, will be held in the presence of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

The new district heads will also be given training in the workshop, which will be held in two parts, sources said.'

In the workshop, leaders will be given information on all the issues related to the ideology of the party as well as from the media to social media and the leaders will also be heard.

Party sources say that Priyanka will start the workshop and will be present in every session.

The national-level leaders of the Congress have been tasked to train the new team.

AICC head of the training department Sachin Rao and AICC head of social media Rohan Gupta will also train the UP team, sources told ANI.

It is worth noting that Priyanka Gandhi has formed a new team to prepare the party in view of the 2022 assembly elections.

While, on one hand, the challenge for Congress is to strengthen the party in the state and portray itself as a strong alternative, on the other hand, it also has to highlight the shortcomings of the incumbent government.

The party had, on Monday, appointed party MLA Ajay Kumar Lallu as its chief and Aradhana Misra 'Mona'&nbsp;as the leader of the legislative party.

Four vice-presidents and 12 general secretaries were also appointed the same day.

In the new committee, grassroots and youth leaders were given prominence.

Advisory and strategy committees, which will be chaired by Priyanka Gandhi, were also set up consisting of experienced and senior party leaders of the state.

"Priyanka Gandhi will meet everyone. What will happen in Rae Bareli training workshop is not known but we are all very excited. The party has given a big responsibility by identifying the grassroots people with the thought that Together we will work to strengthen the party in the state," a secretary of the new state committee told ANI on the condition of anonymity. According to party sources, the announcement of new district heads will soon be done.&nbsp;

 
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In an attempt to brace the newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress unit for the political battle in the state, General Secretary and UP in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will supervise a three-day training workshop for them.

In an attempt to brace the newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress unit for the political battle in the state, General Secretary and UP in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will supervise a three-day training workshop for them. According to Congress sources, on October 14, 15 and 16, a training camp will be held for the leaders of the UP Congress Committee in Raebareli. The training, which comes merely days after the formation of the new committee, will be held in the presence of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The new district heads will also be given training in the workshop, which will be held in two parts, sources said.' In the workshop, leaders will be given information on all the issues related to the ideology of the party as well as from the media to social media and the leaders will also be heard. Party sources say that Priyanka will start the workshop and will be present in every session. The national-level leaders of the Congress have been tasked to train the new team. AICC head of the training department Sachin Rao and AICC head of social media Rohan Gupta will also train the UP team, sources told ANI. It is worth noting that Priyanka Gandhi has formed a new team to prepare the party in view of the 2022 assembly elections. While, on one hand, the challenge for Congress is to strengthen the party in the state and portray itself as a strong alternative, on the other hand, it also has to highlight the shortcomings of the incumbent government. The party had, on Monday, appointed party MLA Ajay Kumar Lallu as its chief and Aradhana Misra 'Mona' as the leader of the legislative party. Four vice-presidents and 12 general secretaries were also appointed the same day. In the new committee, grassroots and youth leaders were given prominence. Advisory and strategy committees, which will be chaired by Priyanka Gandhi, were also set up consisting of experienced and senior party leaders of the state. "Priyanka Gandhi will meet everyone. What will happen in Rae Bareli training workshop is not known but we are all very excited. The party has given a big responsibility by identifying the grassroots people with the thought that Together we will work to strengthen the party in the state," a secretary of the new state committee told ANI on the condition of anonymity. According to party sources, the announcement of new district heads will soon be done.

Uttar Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi to supervise training workshop for new Congress unit from October 14-16

Advisor to Governor Satya Pal Malik, Farooq Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the preparedness for the smooth conduct of upcoming annual examinations of 10th, 11th and 12th classes in Kashmir and winter zone of Jammu division.

"The Chairperson informed that the examination for 10th and 12th classes are likely to start from the last week of October. The detailed instructions will be issued to the supervisory staff for collecting necessary material related to the exams from concerned police stations in accordance with the date sheet, classes etc to avoid any kind of pilferage," said an official statement.

Khan directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Chairman to work out a detailed schedule for the smooth conduct of board examinations and emphasised the need for proper coordination between the JKBOSE authorities, police and civil administration to ensure the hassle-free examinations.

The chairman appraised that the concerned superintendents of the examination shall deposit the answer book/packets in proper seal cover with respective police stations which shall be later collected by the BOSE staff.

"The meeting noted that Section 144 will be imposed around all examination centers and adequate deployment of police personnel shall be made to avoid public interference in order to uphold the sanctity of the examinations," the statement said.

It said that the police department will ensure the facility of communication and transmission of urgent messages during the course of examinations.

School Education Commissioner and Secretary Sarita Chouhan, JKBOSE Chairperson Veena Pandita, Kashmir Director School Education Mohammad Younis, Jammu Director School Education Anuradha Gupta, and other senior officers were also present in the meeting.&nbsp; 
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Advisor to Governor Satya Pal Malik, Farooq Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the preparedness for the smooth conduct of upcoming annual examinations of 10th, 11th and 12th classes in Kashmir and winter zone of Jammu division.

Advisor to Governor Satya Pal Malik, Farooq Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the preparedness for the smooth conduct of upcoming annual examinations of 10th, 11th and 12th classes in Kashmir and winter zone of Jammu division. "The Chairperson informed that the examination for 10th and 12th classes are likely to start from the last week of October. The detailed instructions will be issued to the supervisory staff for collecting necessary material related to the exams from concerned police stations in accordance with the date sheet, classes etc to avoid any kind of pilferage," said an official statement. Khan directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Chairman to work out a detailed schedule for the smooth conduct of board examinations and emphasised the need for proper coordination between the JKBOSE authorities, police and civil administration to ensure the hassle-free examinations. The chairman appraised that the concerned superintendents of the examination shall deposit the answer book/packets in proper seal cover with respective police stations which shall be later collected by the BOSE staff. "The meeting noted that Section 144 will be imposed around all examination centers and adequate deployment of police personnel shall be made to avoid public interference in order to uphold the sanctity of the examinations," the statement said. It said that the police department will ensure the facility of communication and transmission of urgent messages during the course of examinations. School Education Commissioner and Secretary Sarita Chouhan, JKBOSE Chairperson Veena Pandita, Kashmir Director School Education Mohammad Younis, Jammu Director School Education Anuradha Gupta, and other senior officers were also present in the meeting.

Jammu and Kashmir: Advisor to Governor reviews preparedness for upcoming board exams

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Goel on Wednesday hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for blaming Centre for not letting him attend the climate meet in Denmark and said the AAP chief was habituated to criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Goel said Kejriwal should have sent mayors to the conference in Denmark, as the event is meant for them, not for chief ministers.

"The conference he spoke of is for mayors. He should have sent mayors from Delhi corporations. But he did not do that. The only thing he could do is speak negative things about the Prime Minister," he said.

"Kejriwal is busy criticizing Prime Minister Modi instead of focusing on Delhi`s development", the BJP leader alleged.

Cornering Kejriwal for taking credit of reducing pollution levels in Delhi, Goel said that it was possible due to initiatives by the Centre.

"What did he do? He has done everything in advertisements. It is the central government`s initiatives that led to air pollution control. He is again blaming stubble burning for imposing odd-even on Delhi residents," the BJP MP said.

He said the Delhi Chief Minister was coming up with such strategies as national capital is set to go to polls next year.

Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim are slated to attend the climate meet in Copenhagen from October 9 to 12.

Kejriwal was to attend the four-day C-40 climate summit. He was to speak on his government`s work towards lowering pollution, including the car rationing scheme.

The AAP had accused the BJP-led Centre of showing hostility and not giving political clearance to Kejriwal and others for attending the conference.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had said that "clearance from political angle was declined" on the application of Kejriwal and seven others, seeking political clearance to attend the climate summit in Denmark.

Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson MEA said, "A considered decision on political clearance by the Ministry of External Affairs is based on multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries, type of invitation extended, etc."

The participation of Delhi Chief Minister as a Speaker at a panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries. The chief minister of one of the largest and populous cities in the world, which also is the capital of India, was therefore advised not to attend the event."&nbsp;

 
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BJP Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Goel on Wednesday hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for blaming Centre for not letting him attend the climate meet in Denmark and said the AAP chief was habituated to criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Goel on Wednesday hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for blaming Centre for not letting him attend the climate meet in Denmark and said the AAP chief was habituated to criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Goel said Kejriwal should have sent mayors to the conference in Denmark, as the event is meant for them, not for chief ministers. "The conference he spoke of is for mayors. He should have sent mayors from Delhi corporations. But he did not do that. The only thing he could do is speak negative things about the Prime Minister," he said. "Kejriwal is busy criticizing Prime Minister Modi instead of focusing on Delhi`s development", the BJP leader alleged. Cornering Kejriwal for taking credit of reducing pollution levels in Delhi, Goel said that it was possible due to initiatives by the Centre. "What did he do? He has done everything in advertisements. It is the central government`s initiatives that led to air pollution control. He is again blaming stubble burning for imposing odd-even on Delhi residents," the BJP MP said. He said the Delhi Chief Minister was coming up with such strategies as national capital is set to go to polls next year. Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim are slated to attend the climate meet in Copenhagen from October 9 to 12. Kejriwal was to attend the four-day C-40 climate summit. He was to speak on his government`s work towards lowering pollution, including the car rationing scheme. The AAP had accused the BJP-led Centre of showing hostility and not giving political clearance to Kejriwal and others for attending the conference. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had said that "clearance from political angle was declined" on the application of Kejriwal and seven others, seeking political clearance to attend the climate summit in Denmark. Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson MEA said, "A considered decision on political clearance by the Ministry of External Affairs is based on multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries, type of invitation extended, etc." The participation of Delhi Chief Minister as a Speaker at a panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries. The chief minister of one of the largest and populous cities in the world, which also is the capital of India, was therefore advised not to attend the event."

Instead of focusing on Delhi's development, Kejriwal busy targeting PM Modi: Vijay Goel

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with his Thai counterpart, Don Pramudwinai at Hyderabad House today to intensify bilateral ties between the two South Asian countries.

The Thai Foreign Minister arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a three-day visit to India with an aim to boost bilateral relations.

Pramudwinai will also participate in the eighth Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) between India and Thailand, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

The signing of agreements is scheduled to take place at around 12 pm.

Pramudwinai will emplane for Thailand on Friday morning.

Last month, troops of India and Thailand participated in the annual joint military exercise 'Maitree'.

The Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army troops participated in the field exercise of joint planning, helicopter insertion, and joint counter-terrorism operations under the joint military drill.

The exercise was aimed at the training of troops in counter-terrorism operations in both jungle terrain and urban scenario.&nbsp; 
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with his Thai counterpart, Don Pramudwinai at Hyderabad House today to intensify bilateral ties between the two South Asian countries.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with his Thai counterpart, Don Pramudwinai at Hyderabad House today to intensify bilateral ties between the two South Asian countries. The Thai Foreign Minister arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a three-day visit to India with an aim to boost bilateral relations. Pramudwinai will also participate in the eighth Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) between India and Thailand, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The signing of agreements is scheduled to take place at around 12 pm. Pramudwinai will emplane for Thailand on Friday morning. Last month, troops of India and Thailand participated in the annual joint military exercise 'Maitree'. The Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army troops participated in the field exercise of joint planning, helicopter insertion, and joint counter-terrorism operations under the joint military drill. The exercise was aimed at the training of troops in counter-terrorism operations in both jungle terrain and urban scenario.

Jaishankar holds talks with Thai counterpart to intensify bilateral ties

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