<p>Jammu and Kashmir principal secretary, Rohit Kansal on Saturday briefed media on the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that day-time restrictions have been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In Jammu division, the corresponding figure is 81 police stations without any day-time restrictions," Kansal said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He said that there has been a steady decline in incidents from August 17 but the threat of cross-border terrorism continues to exist.</p>

<p>"Relevant security forces are maintaining a state of high alert," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kansal also informed that as many as 1500 primary and 1,000 middle schools were opened but attendance continues to be very thin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the restoration of landline phones in the region, Kansal said, "There have been both demand and complaint regarding the pace at which landlines have been restored. This is continuously being reviewed with the relevant telephone authorities, who have informed us that one of the reasons for the slow pace is the manual intervention required at some exchanges. Be that as it may, we are now being informed that eight new exchanges comprising 5,300 phones are likely to be restored over the weekend."</p>

<p>"There has been an important decision taken regarding holding elections to the Block Development Councils, as the next step towards operationalising and institutionalizing Panchayati Raj mechanism in the state."Regarding this, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Department Secretary, said "Elections would be held to 316 Block Development Councils across Jammu and Kashmir. The preparations are underway for the same. The first step is to conduct reservation exercise in the valley and it is in the last stage in Jammu. By the end of September, we should be able to complete the exercise."&nbsp;</p>


Jammu and Kashmir principal secretary, Rohit Kansal on Saturday briefed media on the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that day-time restrictions have been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley.

Jammu and Kashmir principal secretary, Rohit Kansal on Saturday briefed media on the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that day-time restrictions have been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley. "In Jammu division, the corresponding figure is 81 police stations without any day-time restrictions," Kansal said. Rohit Kansal, J&K Principal Secretary, Planning Commission: Day-time restrictions have now been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley. In Jammu division, the corresponding figure is 81 police stations without any day-time restrictions. pic.twitter.com/pE7ajt1Eq8 — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × He said that there has been a steady decline in incidents from August 17 but the threat of cross-border terrorism continues to exist. "Relevant security forces are maintaining a state of high alert," he added. Rohit Kansal, J&K Principal Secretary, Planning Commission: Day-time restrictions have now been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley. In Jammu division, the corresponding figure is 81 police stations without any day-time restrictions. pic.twitter.com/pE7ajt1Eq8 — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × Kansal also informed that as many as 1500 primary and 1,000 middle schools were opened but attendance continues to be very thin. Speaking about the restoration of landline phones in the region, Kansal said, "There have been both demand and complaint regarding the pace at which landlines have been restored. This is continuously being reviewed with the relevant telephone authorities, who have informed us that one of the reasons for the slow pace is the manual intervention required at some exchanges. Be that as it may, we are now being informed that eight new exchanges comprising 5,300 phones are likely to be restored over the weekend." "There has been an important decision taken regarding holding elections to the Block Development Councils, as the next step towards operationalising and institutionalizing Panchayati Raj mechanism in the state."Regarding this, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Department Secretary, said "Elections would be held to 316 Block Development Councils across Jammu and Kashmir. The preparations are underway for the same. The first step is to conduct reservation exercise in the valley and it is in the last stage in Jammu. By the end of September, we should be able to complete the exercise."

Threat of cross-border terrorism continues to exist, security forces remain on high alert: Jammu and Kashmir principal secretary

<p>Principal Secretary of Planning Commission in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-limps-back-to-normalcy-internet-telephone-services-restored-schools-to-reopen-tomorrow-243742">Jammu and Kashmir</a>, Rohit Kansal on Sunday said that cases of hooliganism and mischievous elements creating disturbances were reported from certain areas but was dealt with by local security agencies.</p>

<p>Addressing a briefing, Kansal said that two minor injuries were reported in the region.</p>

<p>"We have received reports of hooligans and mischievous elements forcing shopkeepers in certain areas to keep their establishments shut. This has been taken note of by law enforcing agencies. Appropriate action will be taken," he said.</p>

<p>He opined that no report of any untoward incident came to fore from the areas where relaxation was provided.</p>

<p>"In areas where relaxation was provided, we have no report of any untoward incident. There are, however, very minor reports of 2-3 disturbances in areas where relaxations were not provided. These were dealt with by local security agencies," Kansal said.</p>

<p>He continued, "As of now, we have reports of two injuries; both are reported to be minor injuries. We will endeavour that landline communication is restored to its full functionality as soon as possible, subject to the physical limitation that BSNL is facing."</p>

<p>"We have a plan of reopening over 190 primary schools in Srinagar district alone," he added.</p>

<p>Apart from the relaxations, 2G mobile internet services were restored in Jammu, Reasi, Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts of the region.</p>

<p>Mobile internet services were suspended in Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 in view of security concerns in the region following Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370.</p>

<p>On Friday, the government had decided to lift restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir in a phased and gradual manner.&nbsp;<br />
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Principal Secretary of Planning Commission in Jammu and Kashmir, Rohit Kansal on Sunday said that cases of hooliganism and mischievous elements creating disturbances were reported from certain areas but was dealt with by local security agencies.

Principal Secretary of Planning Commission in Jammu and Kashmir, Rohit Kansal on Sunday said that cases of hooliganism and mischievous elements creating disturbances were reported from certain areas but was dealt with by local security agencies. Addressing a briefing, Kansal said that two minor injuries were reported in the region. "We have received reports of hooligans and mischievous elements forcing shopkeepers in certain areas to keep their establishments shut. This has been taken note of by law enforcing agencies. Appropriate action will be taken," he said. He opined that no report of any untoward incident came to fore from the areas where relaxation was provided. "In areas where relaxation was provided, we have no report of any untoward incident. There are, however, very minor reports of 2-3 disturbances in areas where relaxations were not provided. These were dealt with by local security agencies," Kansal said. He continued, "As of now, we have reports of two injuries; both are reported to be minor injuries. We will endeavour that landline communication is restored to its full functionality as soon as possible, subject to the physical limitation that BSNL is facing." "We have a plan of reopening over 190 primary schools in Srinagar district alone," he added. Apart from the relaxations, 2G mobile internet services were restored in Jammu, Reasi, Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts of the region. Mobile internet services were suspended in Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 in view of security concerns in the region following Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370. On Friday, the government had decided to lift restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir in a phased and gradual manner.

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