The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday ordered attaching of a property of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Irshad Ahmed Reshi, who was arrested by the agency in connection with an attack on a CRPF Group Centre in south Kashmir in 2017

The property, which is a house, is in the name of Irshad Reshi's father Nazir Ahmad Reshi in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The house along with 17 marlas of land, situated in Ratnipora village of Kakapora area in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, was attached as a property that represents proceeds of terrorism and that which has been used for furtherance of activities of the JeM terrorist organisation, an NIA spokesperson said in a statement.

The attaching of the property has been made in exercise of powers granted under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.

The accused, Irshad Reshi, was an active Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the JeM militant group. He was also a close associate of slain militant and JeM commander Noor Mohammad Tantray alias Noor Trali.

The attack on the CRPF Group Centre at Lethpora in south Kashmir was executed under a conspiracy to avenge the death of Noor Trali, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in December 2017.

Irshad Reshi, who was arrested by the NIA in April 2019, was a key conspirator who provided logistic support like shelter and transport to the militants and conducted reconnaissance of the CRPF Group Centre before the attack.

Five CRPF personnel were killed when JeM terrorists carried out the attack on the CRPF Group Centre during the intervening night of December 30 and 31, 2017.

Three terrorists were killed retaliatory fire.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday ordered attaching of a property of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Irshad Ahmed Reshi, who was arrested by the agency in connection with an attack on a CRPF Group Centre in south Kashmir in 2017 The property, which is a house, is in the name of Irshad Reshi's father Nazir Ahmad Reshi in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday ordered attaching of a property of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Irshad Ahmed Reshi, who was arrested by the agency in connection with an attack on a CRPF Group Centre in south Kashmir in 2017 The property, which is a house, is in the name of Irshad Reshi's father Nazir Ahmad Reshi in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. The house along with 17 marlas of land, situated in Ratnipora village of Kakapora area in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, was attached as a property that represents proceeds of terrorism and that which has been used for furtherance of activities of the JeM terrorist organisation, an NIA spokesperson said in a statement. The attaching of the property has been made in exercise of powers granted under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. The accused, Irshad Reshi, was an active Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the JeM militant group. He was also a close associate of slain militant and JeM commander Noor Mohammad Tantray alias Noor Trali. The attack on the CRPF Group Centre at Lethpora in south Kashmir was executed under a conspiracy to avenge the death of Noor Trali, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in December 2017. Irshad Reshi, who was arrested by the NIA in April 2019, was a key conspirator who provided logistic support like shelter and transport to the militants and conducted reconnaissance of the CRPF Group Centre before the attack. Five CRPF personnel were killed when JeM terrorists carried out the attack on the CRPF Group Centre during the intervening night of December 30 and 31, 2017. Three terrorists were killed retaliatory fire.

NIA orders attaching house belonging to arrested JeM terrorist

Two associates of militants were arrested in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir and incriminating material was seized from their possession, police said on Saturday.

The two were arrested from Awantipora and Khrew areas of the south Kashmir district, a police spokesman said, without disclosing their names.

He said incriminating material of outfits Hizb-ul-Mujahdeen and Al-Badr was seized from the possession of the militant associates.

Cases have been registered and investigations initiated, the spokesman said.

Two associates of militants were arrested in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir and incriminating material was seized from their possession, police said on Saturday.

Two associates of militants were arrested in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir and incriminating material was seized from their possession, police said on Saturday. The two were arrested from Awantipora and Khrew areas of the south Kashmir district, a police spokesman said, without disclosing their names. He said incriminating material of outfits Hizb-ul-Mujahdeen and Al-Badr was seized from the possession of the militant associates. Cases have been registered and investigations initiated, the spokesman said.

Two terrorist associates held in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have averted a major tragedy after recovering an IED on a road in the Chatloora area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.&nbsp;

The source said that a road opening party of the Indian Army and J&amp;K police were able to spot the IED. A bomb disposal squad team later defused the material without causing any damage.&nbsp;

A police officer told WION that a “suspected IED like material was detected by sniffer dog of ROP of the army at chatlora morh main highway Baramulla-Handwara. This is about some 200 meters away from 32 Rashtriya Rifles unit headquarters.”&nbsp;

Civilian movement in the areas was halted for some time and was resumed after the material was blasted.&nbsp;

Last month, the bomb disposal squad of the Indian Army destroyed an IED like object on Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway. The object was recovered by the Road Opening Party (ROP) of 29 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) near a petrol pump in Tapper Pattan area on the National Highway.&nbsp;

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have averted a major tragedy after recovering an IED on a road in the Chatloora area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have averted a major tragedy after recovering an IED on a road in the Chatloora area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The source said that a road opening party of the Indian Army and J&K police were able to spot the IED. A bomb disposal squad team later defused the material without causing any damage. A police officer told WION that a “suspected IED like material was detected by sniffer dog of ROP of the army at chatlora morh main highway Baramulla-Handwara. This is about some 200 meters away from 32 Rashtriya Rifles unit headquarters.” Civilian movement in the areas was halted for some time and was resumed after the material was blasted. Last month, the bomb disposal squad of the Indian Army destroyed an IED like object on Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway. The object was recovered by the Road Opening Party (ROP) of 29 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) near a petrol pump in Tapper Pattan area on the National Highway.

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces avert major tragedy, IED recovered in Baramulla district

Glaciers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are melting at a "significant" rate, according to a first-of-its-kind study which used satellite data to find that over 1,200 glaciers in the Himalayan region saw an annual reduction in mass of 35 centimetres (cm) on average between 2000 and 2012.

The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, was carried over the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh region, including areas across the Line of Control (LoC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC), and in all 12,243 glaciers were studied for thickness and mass changes.

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"In general, it was observed that the glaciers in the Pir Panjal range are melting at the higher rate,&nbsp;more than one metre per year, while as the glaciers in the Karakoram range are melting relatively at slower rate, around 10 cms per year," noted Professor Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, corresponding author of the study.

"Some glaciers are even advancing or stable in the Karakoram range. In other mountain ranges like the Greater Himalayan range, Zanaskar range, Shamabari range, Leh ranges, the glaciers are undoubtedly melting but the rate of melting is variable," Romshoo, Dean of Research at the University of Kashmir in Srinagar, told PTI.

The research team, including Tariq Abdullah and Irfan Rashid, both from Geoinformatics Department, University of Kashmir, used two satellite observations made in 2000 by NASA and in 2012 by German space agency DLR.

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They employed this data to determine the glacier thickness changes over the entire Upper Indus Basin, comprising of over 12,000 glaciers.

"There is no such data (satellite observations) available in the world after 2012. This is a first of its kind study in the region and provides a very good idea about what is happening to the glaciers in the region," Romshoo explained.

Till date, he said, only six to seven glaciers have been studied in the region for thickness and glacial mass changes using field observations.

The researchers noted that while glacier melting is a continuous process and the shrinkage in area of the glaciers is being estimated routinely, thickness and mass changes are not possible always because of the lack of satellite data.

There are also limitations and challenges associated with field based studies in the mountainous Himalaya, they said.

The team noted that during one decade of observation in this study, the region has lost about 70.32 gigatonne of glacier mass, which is "quite significant."

Romshoo noted that the continued melting of glaciers will have significant adverse impacts on every sector of economy in the region and beyond, particularly in the downstream areas which are already water scarce.

"It is pertinent to mention here that the waters emanating from this region are shared between the neighbouring countries in the south Asia," the professor at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Kashmir, added.

The knowledge generated about the glacier thickness changes across different mountain ranges in the data-scarce Himalayan region is vital for determining the sustainability of water resources in the south Asian region, according to the researchers.

Melting of the glaciers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is going to impact the water, food and energy security with the consequent adverse effect on the dependent livelihoods, they noted.

The researchers explained that the main drivers of the glacial melt in the Himalayan region are increasing temperatures and decreasing snow precipitation, resulting from greenhouse gas emissions from industrialisation and increasing use of fossil fuels the world over.

Romshoo noted that though there is "almost no industrialisation" in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Himalaya, the mountainous region is facing the brunt of climate change happening globally.

A study, published in the journal Climatic Change on July 29, found that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh may witness a temperature increase of up to 6.9 degrees Celsius by the end of the century due to climate change, warning that the glaciers in this Himalayan region could shrink by 85 per cent if the projections come true.

The latest study was conducted as part of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) research project "Centre of Excellence for glacial research in the western Himalaya."

Glaciers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are melting at a "significant" rate, according to a first-of-its-kind study which used satellite data to find that over 1,200 glaciers in the Himalayan region saw an annual reduction in mass of 35 centimetres (cm) on average between 2000 and 2012.

Glaciers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are melting at a "significant" rate, according to a first-of-its-kind study which used satellite data to find that over 1,200 glaciers in the Himalayan region saw an annual reduction in mass of 35 centimetres (cm) on average between 2000 and 2012. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, was carried over the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh region, including areas across the Line of Control (LoC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC), and in all 12,243 glaciers were studied for thickness and mass changes. Also read: Jammu and Kashmir's historical Mughal garden to be included into UNESCO world heritage list "In general, it was observed that the glaciers in the Pir Panjal range are melting at the higher rate, more than one metre per year, while as the glaciers in the Karakoram range are melting relatively at slower rate, around 10 cms per year," noted Professor Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, corresponding author of the study. "Some glaciers are even advancing or stable in the Karakoram range. In other mountain ranges like the Greater Himalayan range, Zanaskar range, Shamabari range, Leh ranges, the glaciers are undoubtedly melting but the rate of melting is variable," Romshoo, Dean of Research at the University of Kashmir in Srinagar, told PTI. The research team, including Tariq Abdullah and Irfan Rashid, both from Geoinformatics Department, University of Kashmir, used two satellite observations made in 2000 by NASA and in 2012 by German space agency DLR. Also read: Three terrorist associates of LeT arrested in J&K's Bandipora They employed this data to determine the glacier thickness changes over the entire Upper Indus Basin, comprising of over 12,000 glaciers. "There is no such data (satellite observations) available in the world after 2012. This is a first of its kind study in the region and provides a very good idea about what is happening to the glaciers in the region," Romshoo explained. Till date, he said, only six to seven glaciers have been studied in the region for thickness and glacial mass changes using field observations. The researchers noted that while glacier melting is a continuous process and the shrinkage in area of the glaciers is being estimated routinely, thickness and mass changes are not possible always because of the lack of satellite data. There are also limitations and challenges associated with field based studies in the mountainous Himalaya, they said. The team noted that during one decade of observation in this study, the region has lost about 70.32 gigatonne of glacier mass, which is "quite significant." Romshoo noted that the continued melting of glaciers will have significant adverse impacts on every sector of economy in the region and beyond, particularly in the downstream areas which are already water scarce. "It is pertinent to mention here that the waters emanating from this region are shared between the neighbouring countries in the south Asia," the professor at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Kashmir, added. The knowledge generated about the glacier thickness changes across different mountain ranges in the data-scarce Himalayan region is vital for determining the sustainability of water resources in the south Asian region, according to the researchers. Melting of the glaciers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is going to impact the water, food and energy security with the consequent adverse effect on the dependent livelihoods, they noted. The researchers explained that the main drivers of the glacial melt in the Himalayan region are increasing temperatures and decreasing snow precipitation, resulting from greenhouse gas emissions from industrialisation and increasing use of fossil fuels the world over. Romshoo noted that though there is "almost no industrialisation" in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Himalaya, the mountainous region is facing the brunt of climate change happening globally. A study, published in the journal Climatic Change on July 29, found that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh may witness a temperature increase of up to 6.9 degrees Celsius by the end of the century due to climate change, warning that the glaciers in this Himalayan region could shrink by 85 per cent if the projections come true. The latest study was conducted as part of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) research project "Centre of Excellence for glacial research in the western Himalaya."

Glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir melting at 'significant' rate: Study

Pakistan violated ceasefire in Shahpur, Kirni and Degwar sectors in Poonch district here on Saturday morning.

The ceasefire violation began at 9:15 am by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars along the Line of Control.Indian Army is retaliating befittingly. Further details are awaited.&nbsp;

Pakistan violated ceasefire in Shahpur, Kirni and Degwar sectors in Poonch district here on Saturday morning. The ceasefire violation began at 9:15 am by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars along the Line of Control.

Pakistan violated ceasefire in Shahpur, Kirni and Degwar sectors in Poonch district here on Saturday morning. The ceasefire violation began at 9:15 am by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars along the Line of Control.Indian Army is retaliating befittingly. Further details are awaited.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir

At least five civilians have been hurt after terrorists hurled a grenade at security forces deployed at Azad Gunj area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir police while confirming the incident said that 3 to 4 civilians have been injured according to initial information while forces were rushed to the area after the attack.

All the injured have now been shifted to a local hospital for treatment. Reports suggest all of them have suffered splinter injures and are undergoing treatment.

At least five civilians have been hurt after terrorists hurled a grenade at security forces deployed at Azad Gunj area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir police while confirming the incident said that 3 to 4 civilians have been injured according to initial information while forces were rushed to the area after the attack.

At least five civilians have been hurt after terrorists hurled a grenade at security forces deployed at Azad Gunj area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir police while confirming the incident said that 3 to 4 civilians have been injured according to initial information while forces were rushed to the area after the attack. All the injured have now been shifted to a local hospital for treatment. Reports suggest all of them have suffered splinter injures and are undergoing treatment.

Jammu and Kashmir: Five civilians injured in Baramulla terror attack 

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army was killed on Sunday in a firing incident along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said.

The firing from across the border started soon after the Army noticed some suspicious movement along the LoC in Nowshera sector, the sources said.

They said the Indian troops retaliated strongly and in the exchange of firing, a JCO was hit by a bullet and later succumbed to injuries.

The cross-border firing was going on when the last reports came in, the sources said, adding further details are awaited.

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army was killed on Sunday in a firing incident along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said.

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army was killed on Sunday in a firing incident along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said. The firing from across the border started soon after the Army noticed some suspicious movement along the LoC in Nowshera sector, the sources said. They said the Indian troops retaliated strongly and in the exchange of firing, a JCO was hit by a bullet and later succumbed to injuries. The cross-border firing was going on when the last reports came in, the sources said, adding further details are awaited.

Army JCO killed in firing along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

The Border Security Force (BSF) has detected a tunnel just beneath the India-Pakistan international border fence in Jammu, officials said on Saturday.

The force has launched a major search operation in the area to look for other such hidden structures that aid infiltration even as it is analysing the spotted structure, they said.

BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana has directed his frontier commanders to ensure that the anti-infiltration grid is intact and there are no gaps along this front, they added.

The tunnel, about 50 metres from the border fence on the Indian side, was located by a BSF patrol on Thursday in the Samba sector of Jammu.

The force later examined the tunnel and found plastic sandbags on its mouth that had "Pakistani markings" on them, officials told PTI.

The tunnel, as per sources, has a depth of about 25 feet at the opening and the border force has launched a mega search operation along the IB in this area to detect any other such clandestine structure that can aid infiltrators to cross over from the Pakistan side and also help in smuggling of arms and narcotics.

About 8-10 plastic sandbags that have 'Karachi and Shakargarh' written on them have been recovered from the opening of the tunnel and the bags have a manufacturing and expiry date embossed on them indicating they were manufactured recently, officials said.

The nearest Pakistani border post is about 400 meters from the tunnel, they said.

The force has been conducting a mega 'anti-tunnel drive' in the IB areas of Jammu and other places after five armed infiltrators were recently killed by it along this front in Punjab.

The entire BSF formation deployed across the 3,300 km International Border that runs along Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat is on extra alert as there are multiple intelligence inputs of terrorists trying to breach the IB and infiltrate into India, officials said.

The border force is also looking at deploying ground penetrating radars to detect tunnels along this sensitive front which is prone to infiltration by terrorists from Pakistan and cross-border smuggling of arms and narcotics.

Tunnels have been detected by the BSF along the Jammu border front earlier too.&nbsp;

The Border Security Force (BSF) has detected a tunnel just beneath the India-Pakistan international border fence in Jammu, officials said on Saturday. The force has launched a major search operation in the area to look for other such hidden structures that aid infiltration even as it is analysing the spotted structure, they said.

The Border Security Force (BSF) has detected a tunnel just beneath the India-Pakistan international border fence in Jammu, officials said on Saturday. The force has launched a major search operation in the area to look for other such hidden structures that aid infiltration even as it is analysing the spotted structure, they said. BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana has directed his frontier commanders to ensure that the anti-infiltration grid is intact and there are no gaps along this front, they added. The tunnel, about 50 metres from the border fence on the Indian side, was located by a BSF patrol on Thursday in the Samba sector of Jammu. The force later examined the tunnel and found plastic sandbags on its mouth that had "Pakistani markings" on them, officials told PTI. The tunnel, as per sources, has a depth of about 25 feet at the opening and the border force has launched a mega search operation along the IB in this area to detect any other such clandestine structure that can aid infiltrators to cross over from the Pakistan side and also help in smuggling of arms and narcotics. About 8-10 plastic sandbags that have 'Karachi and Shakargarh' written on them have been recovered from the opening of the tunnel and the bags have a manufacturing and expiry date embossed on them indicating they were manufactured recently, officials said. The nearest Pakistani border post is about 400 meters from the tunnel, they said. The force has been conducting a mega 'anti-tunnel drive' in the IB areas of Jammu and other places after five armed infiltrators were recently killed by it along this front in Punjab. The entire BSF formation deployed across the 3,300 km International Border that runs along Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat is on extra alert as there are multiple intelligence inputs of terrorists trying to breach the IB and infiltrate into India, officials said. The border force is also looking at deploying ground penetrating radars to detect tunnels along this sensitive front which is prone to infiltration by terrorists from Pakistan and cross-border smuggling of arms and narcotics. Tunnels have been detected by the BSF along the Jammu border front earlier too.

BSF detects tunnel along India-Pak border in Jammu

India is ramping up infrastructure along Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. The efforts are on to improve facilities to tackle the menace of cross-border infiltration and terrorism. Some of the areas like Machil did not have electricity at all after independence. But now, government has made arrangements for 24 electricty. Soon, all villages in Machil Sector will get electricity.

Machil Sector falls under Kupwara District and has become the second sector after Keran to get round-thge-clock electricity for the first time after independence.

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Currently, 9 villages in Machil Sector have been provided electricty. But the government aims to cover all 20 villages in less than a month.

Prior to government's initiative, 20 villages in Machil Sector used to get electricity through diesel generators. But now the sector is being connected to electricity grid.

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The Himalayan terrain is understandably difficult for any construction activity. It is even a challenge to erect electricity poles. However, the government is taking all measures to ensure that the necessary structures are erected and electricity is made available to people.

Kupwada District Collector Anshul Garg decribed this as second milestone in a month.

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India is ramping up infrastructure along Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. The efforts are on to improve facilities to tackle the menace of cross-border infiltration and terrorism. Some of the areas like Machil did not have electricity at all after independence. But now, government has made arrangements for 24 electricty. Soon, all villages in Machil Sector will get electricity. Machil Sector falls under Kupwara District and has become the second sector after Keran to get round-thge-clock electricity for the first time after independence. ALSO READ: Jammu and Kashmir's biggest Yoga centre to come up in Udhampur Currently, 9 villages in Machil Sector have been provided electricty. But the government aims to cover all 20 villages in less than a month. Prior to government's initiative, 20 villages in Machil Sector used to get electricity through diesel generators. But now the sector is being connected to electricity grid. × The Himalayan terrain is understandably difficult for any construction activity. It is even a challenge to erect electricity poles. However, the government is taking all measures to ensure that the necessary structures are erected and electricity is made available to people. Kupwada District Collector Anshul Garg decribed this as second milestone in a month. Grid connected power for Macchil area on #LOC in #AspirationalDistrict #kupwara for first time ever; 2nd milestone in a month after Keran area; New era of development begins for over 25,000 people in 9 Panchayats that received only 3 hour power daily through DG sets; @NITIAayog pic.twitter.com/se1WdVyPWs — Anshul Garg (@hello_anshul) August 26, 2020 × Principal Secretary (Power) Rohit Kansal made a tweet in this regard as well #Thejourneycontinues#Promisefulfilled#GridpowertoLoC 25,000 people in 9 panchayats of Machhil area in #AspirationalDistrict Kupwara on the #LoC to now get grid power for the first time. Were earlier supplied limited power through DG sets@hello_anshul@manojsinha_@OfficeOfRKSingh https://t.co/eRoLVi0qBy — Rohit Kansal (@kansalrohit69) August 26, 2020 ×

Jammu and Kashmir: Machil Sector in Kupwara gets electricity 74 years after independence

Union territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir's Reasi district will soon host the world's highest railway bridge. The bridge will be completed by August 2022 and will be 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower. It is being built over the Chenab river.

Deputy chief engineer RR Malik who is the project manager told WION, "We have a deadline of 2022."

Asked about how difficult the task is given the geography, he said, "It is not an easy job, building in such terrain."

It will connect the Kashmir valley with Katra in Jammu and the rest of the country, overall it will reduce journey time by 5-6 hours from Katra to Srinagar.

Reasi district of J&amp;K which is&nbsp;famous for Vaishno Devi shrine is expected to get a major uptick in tourism with the highest railway bridge project.

Indu Kanwal Chib (KAS), deputy commissioner, Reasi explained to WION: "This bridge will be one of its kind. It has a helipad, so what will happen, people from Delhi can come via chopper."

"It will generate local employment. Hectic activity will happen. It will also boost the local economy. People of my districts are waiting for it to be finished," &nbsp;Reasi added.

The total length of the rail bridge is 1.3 km long and it can with withstand an earthquake measuring more than 7 on the Richter scale. The project is being developed by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited and is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir's Reasi district will soon host the world's highest railway bridge. The bridge will be completed by August 2022 and will be 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir's Reasi district will soon host the world's highest railway bridge. The bridge will be completed by August 2022 and will be 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower. It is being built over the Chenab river. Deputy chief engineer RR Malik who is the project manager told WION, "We have a deadline of 2022." Asked about how difficult the task is given the geography, he said, "It is not an easy job, building in such terrain." It will connect the Kashmir valley with Katra in Jammu and the rest of the country, overall it will reduce journey time by 5-6 hours from Katra to Srinagar. Reasi district of J&K which is famous for Vaishno Devi shrine is expected to get a major uptick in tourism with the highest railway bridge project. Indu Kanwal Chib (KAS), deputy commissioner, Reasi explained to WION: "This bridge will be one of its kind. It has a helipad, so what will happen, people from Delhi can come via chopper." "It will generate local employment. Hectic activity will happen. It will also boost the local economy. People of my districts are waiting for it to be finished," Reasi added. The total length of the rail bridge is 1.3 km long and it can with withstand an earthquake measuring more than 7 on the Richter scale. The project is being developed by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited and is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

India to complete construction of highest rail bridge in J&K by 2022

Jammu and Kashmir's biggest Yoga centre is all set to be built in Udhampur's Mantalai. It is being built by National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC) and is expected to be completed by March 2021. The total cost of the project is Rs 9,782 lakh.

What is interesting is the place that was once famous for Dhirendra Brahmachari's Yoga center Aparna. He was also Yoga teacher of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. After Brahmachari's death, the property was taken over by the government of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Deputy commissioner Udhampur Dr Piyush Singla told WION, "Yoga is part of life. Mantalai area has been famous for Yoga activities because of Dhirender Bhramchari. To give a fillip to area, the government launched international Mantalai Yoga centre. The centre will give a filip to religious and tourist destination."

When it comes to Mantalai Yoga centre, a pyramid shaped mega structure is being built. Other than that, houses for tourist, meditation pods, dinning block, helipad are other few projects that are coming up. The Yoga centre is part of a larger project -- integrated development of tourism facility in Mantalai, Sudh Mahadev and Patni Top".

At Sudh Mahadev, a cafeteria has been built and at Patni top, a convention centre will be built under the project.

KR Rana, Project management, NPCC who is executing the project said, "The focus is to get tourists. We are trying to expedite the project."

The land for the project was handed over in November 2017 by the then state government. It was to be completed in 36 months, which is November 2020 but got delayed due to COVID crisis.

In long term, the focus will continue to be at connecting the Yoga centre in Udhampur to Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Jammu.&nbsp;

The Yoga centre, spa area and treatment center can together have 60-70 people at any given time.

Jammu and Kashmir's biggest Yoga centre is all set to be built in Udhampur's Mantalai. It is being built by National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC) and is expected to be completed by March 2021.

Jammu and Kashmir's biggest Yoga centre is all set to be built in Udhampur's Mantalai. It is being built by National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC) and is expected to be completed by March 2021. The total cost of the project is Rs 9,782 lakh. What is interesting is the place that was once famous for Dhirendra Brahmachari's Yoga center Aparna. He was also Yoga teacher of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. After Brahmachari's death, the property was taken over by the government of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Deputy commissioner Udhampur Dr Piyush Singla told WION, "Yoga is part of life. Mantalai area has been famous for Yoga activities because of Dhirender Bhramchari. To give a fillip to area, the government launched international Mantalai Yoga centre. The centre will give a filip to religious and tourist destination." When it comes to Mantalai Yoga centre, a pyramid shaped mega structure is being built. Other than that, houses for tourist, meditation pods, dinning block, helipad are other few projects that are coming up. The Yoga centre is part of a larger project -- integrated development of tourism facility in Mantalai, Sudh Mahadev and Patni Top". At Sudh Mahadev, a cafeteria has been built and at Patni top, a convention centre will be built under the project. KR Rana, Project management, NPCC who is executing the project said, "The focus is to get tourists. We are trying to expedite the project." The land for the project was handed over in November 2017 by the then state government. It was to be completed in 36 months, which is November 2020 but got delayed due to COVID crisis. In long term, the focus will continue to be at connecting the Yoga centre in Udhampur to Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Jammu. The Yoga centre, spa area and treatment center can together have 60-70 people at any given time.

Jammu and Kashmir's biggest Yoga centre to come up in Udhampur

A militant who was killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district along with a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander was identified as a Pakistani ultra, police on Thursday said.

They said the Pakistani terrorist named Danish was killed in the encounter on Wednesday.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said the killing of the two militants was a big achievement for the security forces.

Kumar on Wednesday had said that one of the slain militants was LeT commander Naseer-u-din Lone, who was involved in killing of three CRPF jawans at Sopore on April 18 and another three CRPF jawans at Handwara on May 4 this year.

He said an AK-47 rifle, which was snatched from a CRPF jawan after the attack at Vangam Handwara on May 4, was recovered from Lone. This proved his involvement in the killing of the three CRPF jawans, he said on Thursday.

Killing of Lone and Danish is a big achievement for the forces, the IGP Kashmir said.

The Kashmir Zone Police on its official Twitter page uploaded a CCTV grab purportedly showing Lone firing on CRPF jawans at Aahad Baba Chowk in Sopore on April 18. The police wrote "justice done" on August 19 in the tweet.

The encounter at Ganipora Kralgund area of Handwara in north Kashmir's Kupwara district started after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.

The encounter was the second such operation on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, security forces killed two militants in Shopian district in south Kashmir.

A militant who was killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district along with a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander was identified as a Pakistani ultra, police on Thursday said.

A militant who was killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district along with a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander was identified as a Pakistani ultra, police on Thursday said. They said the Pakistani terrorist named Danish was killed in the encounter on Wednesday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said the killing of the two militants was a big achievement for the security forces. Kumar on Wednesday had said that one of the slain militants was LeT commander Naseer-u-din Lone, who was involved in killing of three CRPF jawans at Sopore on April 18 and another three CRPF jawans at Handwara on May 4 this year. He said an AK-47 rifle, which was snatched from a CRPF jawan after the attack at Vangam Handwara on May 4, was recovered from Lone. This proved his involvement in the killing of the three CRPF jawans, he said on Thursday. Killing of Lone and Danish is a big achievement for the forces, the IGP Kashmir said. The Kashmir Zone Police on its official Twitter page uploaded a CCTV grab purportedly showing Lone firing on CRPF jawans at Aahad Baba Chowk in Sopore on April 18. The police wrote "justice done" on August 19 in the tweet. The encounter at Ganipora Kralgund area of Handwara in north Kashmir's Kupwara district started after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. The encounter was the second such operation on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, security forces killed two militants in Shopian district in south Kashmir.

Militant killed in Kupwara encounter identified as Pakistani

The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, has recorded the highest ever day temperature recorded in August in the last 39 years. The city of Srinagar recorded 35.

The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, has recorded the highest ever day temperature recorded in August in the last 39 years. The city of Srinagar recorded 35.7 degrees Celsius temperature on Monday, which is more than 6 degrees above the normal in the month. It has set alarm bells ringing among the experts tracking climate change in the region. Similar temperatures were recorded back in 1981. This has worried the farmers as there has been a deficient rainfall of 54 per cent below normal, according to India Meteorological Department data. Similar weather changes have also been noticed in other districts of the valley. Waterbodies have dried up which has also caused the scarcity of drinking water. "We have received less rainfall and western disturbances haven't impacted, due to which J&K & Ladakh have witnessed deficient rainfall. There has been a sharp increase in the day temperature," Sonam Lotus, Director, IMD, J&K told WION. A study conducted by Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has already warned about an increase in temperatures in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh due to the melting of glaciers which is a direct impact of climate change. Satellite images have shown a significant impact of climate change on the glaciers in the valley, among them is Shafar Glacier which contributes to the Indus river. "I wasn't expecting such heatwave here because Kashmir is cooler as compared to Jammu but the heatwave here is intense this year. People from outside think the weather in Srinagar will be cooler like Shimla but its hot here as well," Ishtiyaq Ahmad, non-local said. Global warming is showing an impact world over, from a small place like Kashmir in India to the Death Valley in the United States where the temperatures of 54.4 degrees Celsius were reported Sunday. World Meteorological Organization says the high temperatures are part of a global trend. Last year, Jammu and Kashmir surpassed the world in average temperature rise recorded in the last 100 years. Experts are also blaming human-induced activities for the rise in the overall temperature in Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K: Hottest day recorded in August after 39 years in Srinagar, experts worried

Two unidentified terrorists were killed hours after they attacked security forces in Kreeri area of Baramulla in north Kashmir leaving three including a cop and two CRPF men dead.

Two unidentified terrorists were killed hours after they attacked security forces in Kreeri area of Baramulla in north Kashmir leaving three including a cop and two CRPF men dead. Following the attack, a joint team of security forces cordoned off the area to look for the terrorists, and soon contact was established with them using a sniffer dog, reports said. The bodies of both were recovered from the spot of encounter. In a tweet, Jammu and Kashmir police said that "01 more terrorist killed (Total 02). Operation going on. Further details shall follow." While replying to a question if terrorists had adopted a new strategy to attack security forces at checkpoints, inspector general of police Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, said “we are also concerned about the attacks on security check posts. There is generally less presence of forces in such as Naka points in remote areas. They have managed to attack and escape but we will soon fix this problem." He told that Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists were behind the attack. Sources told WION that two CRPF men died at a hospital while they were undergoing treatment. This is the second big attack on the security forces in the valley in just four days. On August 14, terrorists attacked security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar, killing two policemen and injuring one.

Two terrorists neutralized in ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

Two Jammu and Kashmir policemen were killed while another sustained injures in a terror attack carried out by Jaish-e-Muhammad terrorists on the outskirts of Srinagar this morning.

J&amp;K police said that terrorists fired indiscriminately upon policemen near Nowgam Bypass area of Srinagar in which three cops sustained injuries, two of them later succumbed to their injuries at a hospital.

“They were shifted to hospital for treatment where 02 among them attained martyrdom. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow,” police said in a tweet.

Inspector general of Police Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, blamed Jaish-e-Muhammad outfit for carrying out the attack. The outfit is known for carrying out deadly attacks on security forces in the valley.

Two Jammu and Kashmir policemen were killed while another sustained injures in a terror attack carried out by Jaish-e-Muhammad terrorists on the outskirts of Srinagar this morning.

Two Jammu and Kashmir policemen were killed while another sustained injures in a terror attack carried out by Jaish-e-Muhammad terrorists on the outskirts of Srinagar this morning. J&K police said that terrorists fired indiscriminately upon policemen near Nowgam Bypass area of Srinagar in which three cops sustained injuries, two of them later succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. “They were shifted to hospital for treatment where 02 among them attained martyrdom. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow,” police said in a tweet. Inspector general of Police Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, blamed Jaish-e-Muhammad outfit for carrying out the attack. The outfit is known for carrying out deadly attacks on security forces in the valley.

Two Jammu and Kashmir policemen killed in Srinagar terror attack

India is considering offering young Kashmiri militants an escape from a life of violence by temporarily resettling them in more peaceful parts of the country, according to the top military commander in the Kashmir Valley.

India is considering offering young Kashmiri militants an escape from a life of violence by temporarily resettling them in more peaceful parts of the country, according to the top military commander in the Kashmir Valley. Lieutenant General BS Raju revealed the plan for a new scheme to offer a way out of militancy during a telephone interview from his headquarters in Srinagar, Kashmir's main city. He told recommendations had been submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and that the plan, while not finalised, was in an advanced stage. "These are young boys who need to be taken care of for a period of time," Raju said, adding that could involve temporarily settling them outside of Muslim-majority Kashmir. Past efforts to persuade fighters to put down their guns have had mixed success. But Raju said the military had recommended the scheme take a longer-term approach to rehabilitate ex-militants. "The bottom line is that it will have a structure that will help and give confidence to the people who are opting to surrender," Raju said. More than 50,000 people have died during more than three decades of an insurgency that New Delhi accuses neighbouring Pakistan of fuelling, by using militant groups to wage a proxy-war across the disputed border dividing the Himalayan region. India has flooded the valley with security forces - about 200,000 military and paramilitary troops are deployed there. And Raju said militant attacks have dropped by nearly 40% compared to last year. Around 180 active Last August, Prime Minister Modi changed the political landscape by taking away Jammu & Kashmir's status as India's only Muslim majority state, splitting it into two federally-controlled territories and removing the special privileges afforded to Kashmiris. Promising a concerted effort to develop the region economically, Modi said the move was needed to integrate Kashmir more fully with the rest of the country, but critics said it would further alienate Kashmiris. Pakistan, which maintains a long-standing territorial claim on Kashmir though it denies accusations that it materially helps the militants, has denounced Modi's action. Since the start of the year, Indian security forces have killed around 135 militants, most of them recruited locally. The military estimates that there are currently around 180 militants operating with various groups active in the valley, Raju said. Some 70 local Kashmiris are reckoned to have been recruited by these groups since the start of the year, about a dozen less than during the same period a year ago. "We wish that this should drop further, and finally cease altogether," Raju said. Currently, most surrenders are conducted in line with a 2004 policy that provides a lump sum payout of 150,000 Indian rupees ($2,000), a small monthly stipend, free vocational training and cash payments for weapons handed over. The New Delhi-based South Asia Terrorism Portal estimated that more than 400 insurgents have surrendered since 2004, but after 2007 the numbers came down to a trickle, with only two dozen men giving up arms in the last three years. Kuldeep Khoda, a former Kashmir police chief, said the scheme had partly failed because the vocational training provided by the government was inadequate. "If you ask me very frankly, there was hardly any training being given. They were just kept there for a few months," he said. "It was just a formality which was being completed."

India considers resettling Kashmiri youth who give up arms

The central government has agreed to restore 4G Internet in one district each in Jammu and Kashmir division on a trial basis, more than a year after high-speed internet services were suspended on August 5 last year.

Centre mulling 4G restoration in Jammu and Kashmir for two months

With the arrest of six accused, police have busted a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror financing network in Jammu, Mukesh Singh, Inspector General of Police, Jammu said on Saturday.

According to the police, the arrested accused have been identified as Mudasir Farooq Bhat, Tauqil Ahmad Bhat, Asif Bhat, Khalid Latif Bhat, Gazi Iqbal and Tariq Hussain Mir.

Singh told a press conference, "We got information that a terror financing network is operating in Jammu. Special Operations Group (SOG), Jammu, called up Mudasir Farooq Bhat, resident of Doda, for interrogation and subsequently arrested him after his confession about links with Lashkar-e-Toiba financing network."

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"On July 19, police seized a tiffin box containing Rs 1.5 lakh. On further interrogation, he disclosed other details on the basis of which, we arrested five more people having links with LeT. A case has been registered under section 38 (Membership of LeT) and 40 (Financing and other support activities) of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act," said Singh.

He said that all these accused were working for Haroon Ilias Khubeb (Mohammad Naveen Bhat), resident of Doda. Haroon was trained with the LeT in Pakistan in 1997.

"Haroon came back to Doda and was involved in LeT activities. He then went back to Pakistan in 2006. Since then he has been working for the organisation and is active there," Singh said.

"Haroon has created this network in Jammu which had been taking part in LeT activities for the last two-three years. A man named Abid Ahmad Bhat was recruited and was killed in an encounter in 2018. Another person named Jamaldin was recruited and had been arrested in 2019 and is in jail at present," said the Inspector General.

They were being paid for performing terror activities and a total of Rs 12.5 lakh has been transferred to them through Attari Border and other channels.

Hawala transactions were made through Mumbai and some of the money was transferred through electronic mode.Singh said they were planning something bigger in future.

"We don`t have specific information regarding any activity that they were planning on August 5 or 15, but yes the attempt was to reactivate and probably, they were planning something bigger in future," Mukesh Singh said.

With the arrest of six accused, police have busted a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror financing network in Jammu, Mukesh Singh, Inspector General of Police, Jammu said on Saturday.

With the arrest of six accused, police have busted a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror financing network in Jammu, Mukesh Singh, Inspector General of Police, Jammu said on Saturday. According to the police, the arrested accused have been identified as Mudasir Farooq Bhat, Tauqil Ahmad Bhat, Asif Bhat, Khalid Latif Bhat, Gazi Iqbal and Tariq Hussain Mir. Singh told a press conference, "We got information that a terror financing network is operating in Jammu. Special Operations Group (SOG), Jammu, called up Mudasir Farooq Bhat, resident of Doda, for interrogation and subsequently arrested him after his confession about links with Lashkar-e-Toiba financing network." Also read: Collective action against Lashkar, Jaish terror groups will serve humankind well, says India at UNSC "On July 19, police seized a tiffin box containing Rs 1.5 lakh. On further interrogation, he disclosed other details on the basis of which, we arrested five more people having links with LeT. A case has been registered under section 38 (Membership of LeT) and 40 (Financing and other support activities) of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act," said Singh. He said that all these accused were working for Haroon Ilias Khubeb (Mohammad Naveen Bhat), resident of Doda. Haroon was trained with the LeT in Pakistan in 1997. "Haroon came back to Doda and was involved in LeT activities. He then went back to Pakistan in 2006. Since then he has been working for the organisation and is active there," Singh said. "Haroon has created this network in Jammu which had been taking part in LeT activities for the last two-three years. A man named Abid Ahmad Bhat was recruited and was killed in an encounter in 2018. Another person named Jamaldin was recruited and had been arrested in 2019 and is in jail at present," said the Inspector General. They were being paid for performing terror activities and a total of Rs 12.5 lakh has been transferred to them through Attari Border and other channels. Hawala transactions were made through Mumbai and some of the money was transferred through electronic mode.Singh said they were planning something bigger in future. "We don`t have specific information regarding any activity that they were planning on August 5 or 15, but yes the attempt was to reactivate and probably, they were planning something bigger in future," Mukesh Singh said.

Lashkar-e-Toiba terror financing network busted in Jammu, 6 held

India has slammed Turkey for making "factually incorrect, biased and unwarranted" statement on Kashmir. Turkey had made a statement on the first anniversary of India removing special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir on 5th August saying the development has "complicated" the situation.

The ministry of external affairs spokesperson Anurag Shrivastava responding to a WION question in a weekly presser said, "We would urge the govt of Turkey to get a proper understanding of the situation on the ground and refrain from interfering in matters internal to India".

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This is not for the first time Turkey has made remarks on Kashmir. Turkey, a close ally of Pakistan has been making repeated remarks on Kashmir drawing New Delhi's ire. &nbsp;

Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has been making a number of remarks on India, including from the United Nations General Assembly last year. Turkish President who has a personal rapport with Pakistani PM Imran Khan earlier this year visited Pakistan and vowed support to Islamabad against India.

India has slammed Turkey for making "factually incorrect, biased and unwarranted" statement on Kashmir. Turkey had made a statement on the first anniversary of India removing special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir on 5th August saying the development has "complicated" the situation.

India has slammed Turkey for making "factually incorrect, biased and unwarranted" statement on Kashmir. Turkey had made a statement on the first anniversary of India removing special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir on 5th August saying the development has "complicated" the situation. The ministry of external affairs spokesperson Anurag Shrivastava responding to a WION question in a weekly presser said, "We would urge the govt of Turkey to get a proper understanding of the situation on the ground and refrain from interfering in matters internal to India". Also read | India-China standoff: Report claiming 'Chinese aggression on LAC' vanishes from defence ministry website This is not for the first time Turkey has made remarks on Kashmir. Turkey, a close ally of Pakistan has been making repeated remarks on Kashmir drawing New Delhi's ire. Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has been making a number of remarks on India, including from the United Nations General Assembly last year. Turkish President who has a personal rapport with Pakistani PM Imran Khan earlier this year visited Pakistan and vowed support to Islamabad against India.

India slams Turkey for making 'biased' statement on Kashmir

Former union minister and senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha, has been appointed as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

A communique issued by the President's secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir was accepted.

The communique issued by the President's press secretary Ajay Kumar said "the President has been pleased to appoint Shri Manoj Sinha, to be the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office" in place of Murmu.

The 61-year-old has been actively involved in working for the backward villages of eastern Uttar Pradesh. His political career started when he was elected the president of Banaras Hindu University Students Union in 1982. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1996 and repeated the term in 1999.

Sinha has been a member of the BJP national council from 1989 to 1996. He was elected to the Lower House for a third term in national politics when the BJP swept the Lok Sabha elections in 2014.

He was former Minister of State for Railways and later held an independent charge of Ministry of Communication.&nbsp; 
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Former union minister and senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha, has been appointed as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. A communique issued by the President's secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir was accepted.

Former union minister and senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha, has been appointed as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. A communique issued by the President's secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir was accepted. The communique issued by the President's press secretary Ajay Kumar said "the President has been pleased to appoint Shri Manoj Sinha, to be the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office" in place of Murmu. The 61-year-old has been actively involved in working for the backward villages of eastern Uttar Pradesh. His political career started when he was elected the president of Banaras Hindu University Students Union in 1982. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1996 and repeated the term in 1999. Sinha has been a member of the BJP national council from 1989 to 1996. He was elected to the Lower House for a third term in national politics when the BJP swept the Lok Sabha elections in 2014. He was former Minister of State for Railways and later held an independent charge of Ministry of Communication.

Manoj Sinha appointed new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

On August 5, 2019, India abrogated Article 370 in the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir. On the first anniversary of this historic decision. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on what has changed in Kashmir.

Gravitas: One year of Article 370 abrogation | What has changed?

On August 5, 2019, India abrogated the Article 370 in India’s northern-most erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The former Article 370, in conjunction with Article 35A of the constitution gave Jammu and Kashmir multiple powers of autonomy across major fronts. The state was allowed to have its own constitution, and was free to make laws on matters they deemed fit.

When the provisions were suspended, Indian constitution and Parliament extended their jurisdiction in the state, as it is for the rest for the country. This made J&amp;K’s constitution obsolete.

What has changed?

Last year’s Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act heralded by the BJP-led central government sheds light on the changes made in the legal functioning of the state, and which laws have now been rendered unenforceable in the region.

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As part of this abrogation, many central laws have been extended to the territory, with the state being bifurcated into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

As of October 31, 2019, these are the changes that have been made in the state’s legal structure, based on the appendix to the Act:

<ul>
	<li>164 laws including 153 state laws and 11 Governor's Acts have been effectively repealed&nbsp;</li>
	<li>166 preexisting state laws have been retained&nbsp;</li>
	<li>7 state laws have been modified, but retained</li>
	<li>106 central laws have been made applicable&nbsp;in the region</li>
</ul>

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Of the many laws that have been extended to the union territories, the major ones include the Right to Information Act (2005), and the Representation of People Act (1951).

In the pre-abrogation India, such laws were valid across the country, besides the state of J&amp;K. A caveat which prevented the implementation of such laws in the former state has been scrapped as part of the Reorganisation Act.

Who is a citizen now?

Before the article was scrapped, the former state’s residents enjoyed privileges. For starters, the state could define who is a permanent resident. Additionally, non-residents of the state could not apply for government jobs, could not buy land, and were ineligible for scholarships.

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As per the new domicile rules, non-Kashmiris can become become residents of the state, but on meeting certain conditions.

For starters, the person and their family would get Kashmiri domicile after serving as government officials, or after holding a public job for 10 years or more.

Additionally, anybody living in the region for 15 years can apply for domicile. If one has studied in the union territory for more than seven years, they may also become permanent residents. Appearing for standard 10 and 12 exams in the territory automatically guarantees domicile.

In the aftermath of the abrogation, over 4 lakh domicile certificates were issued in just a month!

Before the article was scrapped, section 144 was imposed in Srinagar, and many local leaders like former CMs Mehboob Mufti and Omar Abdullah were placed under house arrest.

Fearing uproar in the region in the aftermath of abrogation of 370, a&nbsp;blanket internet blackout was enforced in the area, which is partially still in place, one year in. 2G services were restored in March.

On August 5, 2019, India abrogated the Article 370 in India’s northern-most erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The former Article 370, in conjunction with Article 35A of the constitution gave Jammu and Kashmir multiple powers of autonomy across major fronts.

On August 5, 2019, India abrogated the Article 370 in India’s northern-most erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The former Article 370, in conjunction with Article 35A of the constitution gave Jammu and Kashmir multiple powers of autonomy across major fronts. The state was allowed to have its own constitution, and was free to make laws on matters they deemed fit. When the provisions were suspended, Indian constitution and Parliament extended their jurisdiction in the state, as it is for the rest for the country. This made J&K’s constitution obsolete. What has changed? Last year’s Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act heralded by the BJP-led central government sheds light on the changes made in the legal functioning of the state, and which laws have now been rendered unenforceable in the region. Also read: After the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir to get a new party As part of this abrogation, many central laws have been extended to the territory, with the state being bifurcated into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. As of October 31, 2019, these are the changes that have been made in the state’s legal structure, based on the appendix to the Act: 164 laws including 153 state laws and 11 Governor's Acts have been effectively repealed 166 preexisting state laws have been retained 7 state laws have been modified, but retained 106 central laws have been made applicable in the region Also read: If we had worked according to old ways, then Article 370 would never have been abrogated, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha Of the many laws that have been extended to the union territories, the major ones include the Right to Information Act (2005), and the Representation of People Act (1951). In the pre-abrogation India, such laws were valid across the country, besides the state of J&K. A caveat which prevented the implementation of such laws in the former state has been scrapped as part of the Reorganisation Act. Who is a citizen now? Before the article was scrapped, the former state’s residents enjoyed privileges. For starters, the state could define who is a permanent resident. Additionally, non-residents of the state could not apply for government jobs, could not buy land, and were ineligible for scholarships. Also read: Supreme Court declines to refer the petitions challenging government move on Article 370 to a larger bench As per the new domicile rules, non-Kashmiris can become become residents of the state, but on meeting certain conditions. For starters, the person and their family would get Kashmiri domicile after serving as government officials, or after holding a public job for 10 years or more. Additionally, anybody living in the region for 15 years can apply for domicile. If one has studied in the union territory for more than seven years, they may also become permanent residents. Appearing for standard 10 and 12 exams in the territory automatically guarantees domicile. In the aftermath of the abrogation, over 4 lakh domicile certificates were issued in just a month! Before the article was scrapped, section 144 was imposed in Srinagar, and many local leaders like former CMs Mehboob Mufti and Omar Abdullah were placed under house arrest. Fearing uproar in the region in the aftermath of abrogation of 370, a blanket internet blackout was enforced in the area, which is partially still in place, one year in. 2G services were restored in March.

Today marks one year since Article 370 was scrapped in J&K: Here's what has changed!

Article 370, combined with Article 35A, accorded Jammu and Kashmir special status under the Constitution of India, allowing it to have a separate constitution and a separate penal code among other legal distinctions.

First anniversary of Article 370's abrogation | Jammu & Kashmir

Infiltrating terrorists were intercepted by the Indian Army after a suspicious movement of unidentified persons was detected on the Indian side of Line of Control (LoC) at Machhal sector in Kupwara on Friday.

"Early morning today, suspicious movement of unidentified persons was detected on the Indian side of LoC at Machhal sector in Kupwara. Infiltrating terrorists were intercepted; firefight ensued. Operation in progress," said Chinar Corps, Indian Army.

According to the Army, 3 AK rifles, a sniper rifle, 8 grenades and other warlike stores were recovered. Search in the area is underway.

Infiltrating terrorists were intercepted by the Indian Army after a suspicious movement of unidentified persons was detected on the Indian side of Line of Control (LoC) at Machhal sector in Kupwara on Friday.

Infiltrating terrorists were intercepted by the Indian Army after a suspicious movement of unidentified persons was detected on the Indian side of Line of Control (LoC) at Machhal sector in Kupwara on Friday. "Early morning today, suspicious movement of unidentified persons was detected on the Indian side of LoC at Machhal sector in Kupwara. Infiltrating terrorists were intercepted; firefight ensued. Operation in progress," said Chinar Corps, Indian Army. According to the Army, 3 AK rifles, a sniper rifle, 8 grenades and other warlike stores were recovered. Search in the area is underway.

Terrorists intercepted in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara; rifles, grenades recovered

In Srinagar, an ambulance driver is being hailed a coronavirus warrior for his selfless service in not only ferrying thousands of COVID-19 patients to hospitals but also for assisting in funeral rites of the dead COVID-19 patients. Watch report.

Srinagar's COVID-19 warrior: An ambulance driver who also helps with funeral rites

What is Pakistan planning on the first anniversary of India's Kashmir decision? WION has accessed exclusive details of Pakistan's information war campaign. On the 5th of August - the Imran Khan government is planning a series of events to protest India's Kashmir move.

Gravitas Exclusive: One year of India's Kashmir decision, Pakistan plans propaganda campaign

Despite poor internet and bad security situation, a young boy from Kashmir has become first from the valley to qualify aircraft maintenance engineering common entrance test. Hailing from a backward village, Owais's journey is an inspiring one.&nbsp;

You might have heard or read about Pulwama district when an encounter happens in the valley but this time the district is in news because of this young boy. His dream has been different from many others including his friends.&nbsp;

Inspired by Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space, Owais's feat has brought joy to this remote village in south Kashmir. He learned about aircraft maintenance engineering from a television show at an early age and studied from government-run schools only.&nbsp;

"My childhood dream was to become an astronaut or aircraft maintenance engineer &amp; I just followed my passion despite belonging to a middle-class family," Owais Nazir says.&nbsp;

He's the first from the family to study and credits them for their support. The boy has also been able to grab 88th rank in the entire country despite tough situations in the valley which includes a low-speed internet service.&nbsp;

Our village is very little known. Owais's success will lead the path for many youths &amp; now our village will be known across India," says Fayaz Ahmad Mir, a local villager.&nbsp; 
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Despite poor internet and bad security situation, a young boy from Kashmir has become first from the valley to qualify aircraft maintenance engineering common entrance test.

Despite poor internet and bad security situation, a young boy from Kashmir has become first from the valley to qualify aircraft maintenance engineering common entrance test. Hailing from a backward village, Owais's journey is an inspiring one. You might have heard or read about Pulwama district when an encounter happens in the valley but this time the district is in news because of this young boy. His dream has been different from many others including his friends. Inspired by Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space, Owais's feat has brought joy to this remote village in south Kashmir. He learned about aircraft maintenance engineering from a television show at an early age and studied from government-run schools only. "My childhood dream was to become an astronaut or aircraft maintenance engineer & I just followed my passion despite belonging to a middle-class family," Owais Nazir says. He's the first from the family to study and credits them for their support. The boy has also been able to grab 88th rank in the entire country despite tough situations in the valley which includes a low-speed internet service. Our village is very little known. Owais's success will lead the path for many youths & now our village will be known across India," says Fayaz Ahmad Mir, a local villager.

Inspired by Kalpana Chawla, Kashmiri youth becomes first from valley to clear AME CET

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Ranbirgarh area on the outskirts of the city this morning following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said as the forces were conducting the search, militants fired upon them.&nbsp;The forces retaliated, ensuing a gunfight.

The identity and group affiliation of the militants are&nbsp;being ascertained as per the&nbsp;Kashmir Zone Police.

The search operation is going on and further details were awaited.

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Ranbirgarh area on the outskirts of the city this morning following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Ranbirgarh area on the outskirts of the city this morning following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said as the forces were conducting the search, militants fired upon them. The forces retaliated, ensuing a gunfight. The identity and group affiliation of the militants are being ascertained as per the Kashmir Zone Police. The search operation is going on and further details were awaited.

Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces near Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday sanctioned Rs 15 crore to set up additional testing laboratory and equipment for three medical colleges, for Personal protective equipment and other COVID containment efforts under State Disaster Response Fund.

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The sanctioned amount will be equally distributed among Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Government Medical College of Jammu and Srinagar, that is,&nbsp;Rs 5 crore each, stated the press release by the Department of Information and Public Relation, Jammu and Kashmir.

This funding is mainly provided to the Health Department, said Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam during a Subject Expert Committee (SEC) meeting headed on Thursday.

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday sanctioned Rs 15 crore to set up additional testing laboratory and equipment for three medical colleges, for Personal protective equipment and other COVID containment efforts under State Disaster Response Fund.

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday sanctioned Rs 15 crore to set up additional testing laboratory and equipment for three medical colleges, for Personal protective equipment and other COVID containment efforts under State Disaster Response Fund. Also read: J&K police carries out awareness rallies on COVID-19; lockdown reimposed The sanctioned amount will be equally distributed among Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Government Medical College of Jammu and Srinagar, that is, Rs 5 crore each, stated the press release by the Department of Information and Public Relation, Jammu and Kashmir. This funding is mainly provided to the Health Department, said Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam during a Subject Expert Committee (SEC) meeting headed on Thursday.

Jammu and Kashmir sanctions Rs 15 crore for additional setup in 3 medical colleges

At a time when Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a rise in the number of Coronavirus positive cases, a local Urdu daily while giving out a positive message by surprised its readers by attaching a mask with the newspaper.&nbsp;

There were fresh restrictions in the city and other districts as curve started showing an upward trend, largely because many people were seen without masks and social distancing norms.&nbsp;

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While different agencies have launched awareness campaigns in Kashmir, the move by the newspaper is being hailed by one and all. An&nbsp;editorial message on the front page carried a packed surgical mask with a message 'mask ka istemal zaroori &nbsp;hai' which translates to “a mask is important."

The editor of the Daily Roshni says that it was important to give out such message. "It is aimed at making people understand the importance of mask," he said.&nbsp;

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On social media, people appreciated the move while tagging some leading national dailies to follow the same pattern in order to create awareness. "These masks cost around 10 Indian rupees and newspaper only costs 2 rupees, so this tells you the goal of the owner is to send out a large message," said Yasir, a resident of Srinagar.&nbsp;

At a time when Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a rise in the number of Coronavirus positive cases, a local Urdu daily while giving out a positive message by surprised its readers by attaching a mask with the newspaper.

At a time when Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a rise in the number of Coronavirus positive cases, a local Urdu daily while giving out a positive message by surprised its readers by attaching a mask with the newspaper. There were fresh restrictions in the city and other districts as curve started showing an upward trend, largely because many people were seen without masks and social distancing norms. Also read: J&K joins 'Boycott China' campaign While different agencies have launched awareness campaigns in Kashmir, the move by the newspaper is being hailed by one and all. An editorial message on the front page carried a packed surgical mask with a message 'mask ka istemal zaroori hai' which translates to “a mask is important." The editor of the Daily Roshni says that it was important to give out such message. "It is aimed at making people understand the importance of mask," he said. Also read: Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against 100 per cent domicile quota in J&K On social media, people appreciated the move while tagging some leading national dailies to follow the same pattern in order to create awareness. "These masks cost around 10 Indian rupees and newspaper only costs 2 rupees, so this tells you the goal of the owner is to send out a large message," said Yasir, a resident of Srinagar.

A local daily in J&K surprises readers with face masks as cases rise

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said.

Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in the Amshipora area of Shopian in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation there, a police official said.

He said the search operation led to an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces, drawing retaliation.

Three militants were killed in the gunfight, the official said.

The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants were being ascertained, he said, adding the operation was continuing.

On Friday, three militants, including a self-styled top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), were killed in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in the Amshipora area of Shopian in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation there, a police official said.

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in the Amshipora area of Shopian in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation there, a police official said. He said the search operation led to an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces, drawing retaliation. Three militants were killed in the gunfight, the official said. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants were being ascertained, he said, adding the operation was continuing. On Friday, three militants, including a self-styled top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), were killed in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Three militants killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir

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