Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Leh on Saturday morning on his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the first after the Centre announced the suspension of operations against terror groups during the holy month of Ramzan.

This is his second visit to Leh, a Himalayan town sharing the border with Pakistan and China and located 450 km north of the state's summer capital city of Srinagar. He had visited here on August 12, 2014, and inaugurated a hydel power project.

After reaching the airport, the prime minister stopped on the road and met people who had come to welcome him.&nbsp

"I thank the wonderful people of Leh for the warm welcome. I am delighted to be here,"&nbsphe tweeted

The prime minister will participate in the closing ceremony of the 100th birth anniversary of the 19th Kushak Bakula Rinpoche.

Bakula was seen as the force behind several political agitations in the region and was its voice all over the world. He was born in Matho on May 21, 1917, and educated at Geshes, Lhasa (Tibet). A scholar of the Mahayana school of Buddhism, he was head priest of the Spituk Gompa. He died in 2003.&nbsp

Bakula Rinpoche served the state and nation as he was elected as the member of legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir in 1951. He became a minister in the then state government.&nbsp

He was elected as Member of Parliament representing Ladakh for two consecutive terms -- 1967 and 1971. During 1962 Sino-Indian war, he had allowed the Army to convert a section of his Pethub Monastery into a makeshift military hospital.&nbsp

In 1989, he was appointed as India's ambassador to Mongolia which made him the first and only Monk diplomat in the world.&nbsp

Over a period of ten years, he helped reopen ancient monasteries, organise Buddhist peace conferences and re-established Buddhism. Under his guidance, Pethub Monastery and Dechen Ling Nunnery in Ulaanbaatar developed into important centres of learning for the Mongolian Buddhists.&nbsp

His services in Mongolia were deeply appreciated and he is fondly remembered as 'Elchin Bagsh' (ambassador-teacher). In 2001, he was conferred the Polar Star award, Mongolia's second-highest civilian award. The Pethub Stangey Choskhor Ling Monastery was also built at Ulaanbaatar.

Former governor S K Sinha had renamed Leh airport as Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport as his Spituk Monastery was in the vicinity of the airfield.

At the same event, Modi will unveil a plaque to mark the commencement of work on the Zojila tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity to this region.

The 14 km tunnel will be country's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel.&nbsp

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the prime minister, had approved the construction, operation and maintenance of this tunnel between Baltal and Minamarg, on the Srinagar-Leh section at a total cost of Rs 6,800 crore earlier this year.&nbsp

The construction of this tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh and will lead to all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of these regions.

The road remains cut off from November to March due to heavy snowfall, landslides and avalanches. Normally, it takes around four hours to drive through the mountainous 9 km through Zoji La but after the construction of tunnel, which is likely to be completed in 2026, it will take only 15 minutes.&nbsp

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This is his second visit to Leh, a Himalayan town sharing the border with Pakistan and China and located 450 km north of the state's summer capital city of Srinagar. He had visited here on August 12, 2014, and inaugurated a hydel power project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Leh on Saturday morning on his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the first after the Centre announced the suspension of operations against terror groups during the holy month of Ramzan. This is his second visit to Leh, a Himalayan town sharing the border with Pakistan and China and located 450 km north of the state's summer capital city of Srinagar. He had visited here on August 12, 2014, and inaugurated a hydel power project. After reaching the airport, the prime minister stopped on the road and met people who had come to welcome him. "I thank the wonderful people of Leh for the warm welcome. I am delighted to be here,"&nbsphe tweeted The prime minister will participate in the closing ceremony of the 100th birth anniversary of the 19th Kushak Bakula Rinpoche. Bakula was seen as the force behind several political agitations in the region and was its voice all over the world. He was born in Matho on May 21, 1917, and educated at Geshes, Lhasa (Tibet). A scholar of the Mahayana school of Buddhism, he was head priest of the Spituk Gompa. He died in 2003. Bakula Rinpoche served the state and nation as he was elected as the member of legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir in 1951. He became a minister in the then state government. He was elected as Member of Parliament representing Ladakh for two consecutive terms -- 1967 and 1971. During 1962 Sino-Indian war, he had allowed the Army to convert a section of his Pethub Monastery into a makeshift military hospital. In 1989, he was appointed as India's ambassador to Mongolia which made him the first and only Monk diplomat in the world. Over a period of ten years, he helped reopen ancient monasteries, organise Buddhist peace conferences and re-established Buddhism. Under his guidance, Pethub Monastery and Dechen Ling Nunnery in Ulaanbaatar developed into important centres of learning for the Mongolian Buddhists. His services in Mongolia were deeply appreciated and he is fondly remembered as 'Elchin Bagsh' (ambassador-teacher). In 2001, he was conferred the Polar Star award, Mongolia's second-highest civilian award. The Pethub Stangey Choskhor Ling Monastery was also built at Ulaanbaatar. Former governor S K Sinha had renamed Leh airport as Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport as his Spituk Monastery was in the vicinity of the airfield. At the same event, Modi will unveil a plaque to mark the commencement of work on the Zojila tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity to this region. The 14 km tunnel will be country's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the prime minister, had approved the construction, operation and maintenance of this tunnel between Baltal and Minamarg, on the Srinagar-Leh section at a total cost of Rs 6,800 crore earlier this year. The construction of this tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh and will lead to all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of these regions. The road remains cut off from November to March due to heavy snowfall, landslides and avalanches. Normally, it takes around four hours to drive through the mountainous 9 km through Zoji La but after the construction of tunnel, which is likely to be completed in 2026, it will take only 15 minutes.

PM Modi arrives in Jammu and Kashmir on day-long visit

The Jammu and Kashmir police detained moderate <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-pm-modis-visit-in-jk-separatist-leaders-mirwaiz-umar-farooq-syed-ali-shah-geelani-put-under-house-arrest--138094">Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq</a> along with several other leaders and activists of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).on Saturday after he defied house arrest.

The separatist leader was detained after he tried to march towards Lal Chowk city centre in Srinagar to demand the Kashmir issue resolution during Prime Minister&nbsp;Modi's visit to the state.

On Friday, Farook had called the people to present their "Man Ki Baat" to the Prime Minister on Lal Chowk. He had also asked the people for a complete shut down in the state.

He said while addressing a Friday congregation at Jama Masjid "Mr Modi all have been listening to your 'Mann ki Baat' for years now. As you come here tomorrow, allow us Kashmiris to peacefully gather at Lal Chowk so that you hear our 'Mann ki baat'! It's just three words-- Resolve Kashmir Dispute".

The Joint Resistance Leadership comprises Mirwaiz, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mohammad Yasin Malik had said, "India will try to use the visit of its prime minister to mislead the world community and its own people by claiming that people of Jammu and Kashmir are happy being part of India. The ground reality is that the situation in the state is like hell".

The separatist leaders were put under house arrest ahead of PM Modi's visit to the state as&nbsp;restrictions were imposed in parts of the city following their call to march towards Lal Chowk.

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The separatist leader was detained after he tried to march towards Lal Chowk city centre in Srinagar to demand the Kashmir issue resolution during Prime Minister Modi's visit to the state

The Jammu and Kashmir police detained moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq along with several other leaders and activists of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).on Saturday after he defied house arrest. The separatist leader was detained after he tried to march towards Lal Chowk city centre in Srinagar to demand the Kashmir issue resolution during Prime Minister Modi's visit to the state. On Friday, Farook had called the people to present their "Man Ki Baat" to the Prime Minister on Lal Chowk. He had also asked the people for a complete shut down in the state. He said while addressing a Friday congregation at Jama Masjid "Mr Modi all have been listening to your 'Mann ki Baat' for years now. As you come here tomorrow, allow us Kashmiris to peacefully gather at Lal Chowk so that you hear our 'Mann ki baat'! It's just three words-- Resolve Kashmir Dispute". The Joint Resistance Leadership comprises Mirwaiz, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mohammad Yasin Malik had said, "India will try to use the visit of its prime minister to mislead the world community and its own people by claiming that people of Jammu and Kashmir are happy being part of India. The ground reality is that the situation in the state is like hell". The separatist leaders were put under house arrest ahead of PM Modi's visit to the state as restrictions were imposed in parts of the city following their call to march towards Lal Chowk.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq detained after he defies house arrest in Jammu and Kashmir

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More than 100 people were killed in a fiery crash of a Boeing 737 passenger plane in Cuba on Friday, with just three seriously injured survivors in hospital after being pulled from the wreckage, officials and state media said.

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Newly-elected JD(S) and Congress lawmakers from Karnataka, who had been camping in two hotels in Hyderabad to avoid any poaching bids, arrived in Bengaluru today&nbspfor the crucial floor test in the state assembly.

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Zojila tunnel will India's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel. The 14.2 km tunnel is estimated to cost over 6,000 crores and will cut travel time between Srinagar to Leh

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-kishanganga-hydroelectricity-plant-that-was-once-halted-by-pakistan-138063">J&K: PM Modi to inaugurate Kishanganga Hydroelectricity plant that was once halted by Pakistan</a>

PM Modi will inaugurate&nbspKishanganga Hydroelectric Plant, the Megawatt hydroelectricity project&nbspin Jammu and Kashmir today.&nbsp

Passenger plane crashes in Cuba, killing more than 100 people More than 100 people were killed in a fiery crash of a Boeing 737 passenger plane in Cuba on Friday, with just three seriously injured survivors in hospital after being pulled from the wreckage, officials and state media said. Ten dead in Texas school shooting, student arrested Ten people, mostly students, were killed in a deadly attack when a 17-year-old fellow student opened fire at his Texas High school on Friday. JD(S), Congress MLAs arrive in Bengaluru for floor test today Newly-elected JD(S) and Congress lawmakers from Karnataka, who had been camping in two hotels in Hyderabad to avoid any poaching bids, arrived in Bengaluru today&nbspfor the crucial floor test in the state assembly. Ahead of floor test in Karnataka, section 144 imposed in Mangalore To avoid any kind of mishap in Karnataka ahead of the floor test, the&nbspadministration has imposed Section 144 in the state's Mangalore city. PM Modi to inaugurate India's longest road tunnel in J&K today Zojila tunnel will India's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel. The 14.2 km tunnel is estimated to cost over 6,000 crores and will cut travel time between Srinagar to Leh J&K: PM Modi to inaugurate Kishanganga Hydroelectricity plant that was once halted by Pakistan PM Modi will inaugurate&nbspKishanganga Hydroelectric Plant, the Megawatt hydroelectricity project&nbspin Jammu and Kashmir today.

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PM Modi will inaugurate&nbsp;Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant, the Megawatt hydroelectricity project&nbsp;in Jammu and Kashmir today.&nbsp;

Pakistan claims that the dam will have an effect on the flow of the Kishanganga River which flows to Pakistan and is called the Neelam River there.&nbsp;

The construction of the project began in 2007 and was to be completed by 2016. However, the construction was temporarily blocked by the Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration (CoA) in October 2011 after Pakistan protested against it.

In 2013, the CoA administered that India could divert all the water leaving a minimum amount of water to the downstream of the dam on Kishanganga River.

In its judgement on December 20, 2013, the CoA gave its "final award" allowing India to continue with the construction of the Kishanganga dam in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The hydroelectric plant is an&nbsp;$864 million dam located 5 km north of Bandipore in Jammu and Kashmir.

The 330 MW Hydroelectricity plant is part of a run-of-the-river hydroelectric scheme that is designed to divert water from the Kishanganga River in Srinagar to a power plant in the Jhelum River basin. 
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Pakistan claims that the dam will have an effect on the flow of the Kishanganga River which flows to Pakistan and is called the Neelam River there

PM Modi will inaugurate Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant, the Megawatt hydroelectricity project in Jammu and Kashmir today. Pakistan claims that the dam will have an effect on the flow of the Kishanganga River which flows to Pakistan and is called the Neelam River there. The construction of the project began in 2007 and was to be completed by 2016. However, the construction was temporarily blocked by the Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration (CoA) in October 2011 after Pakistan protested against it. In 2013, the CoA administered that India could divert all the water leaving a minimum amount of water to the downstream of the dam on Kishanganga River. In its judgement on December 20, 2013, the CoA gave its "final award" allowing India to continue with the construction of the Kishanganga dam in Jammu and Kashmir. The hydroelectric plant is an $864 million dam located 5 km north of Bandipore in Jammu and Kashmir. The 330 MW Hydroelectricity plant is part of a run-of-the-river hydroelectric scheme that is designed to divert water from the Kishanganga River in Srinagar to a power plant in the Jhelum River basin.

J&K: PM Modi to inaugurate Kishanganga Hydroelectricity plant that was once halted by Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to those Kashmiri youth who have joined violence to return to their homes and live a life of dignity and peace.

The Prime Minister, who is on his first visit to the state after announcing the suspension of anti-militancy operations during holy month of Ramzan, said there are foreign powers at play in the state which do not want development of Jammu and Kashmir.

"Every stone, every weapon, raised by misguided youths destabilises their own Jammu and Kashmir. The state will have to come out of this atmosphere of instability," he said.

Modi said the youths need to join the mainstream development of India and of Kashmir for their future and that of coming generation.

He said the central and the state government have policy, intent and capability to take decisions to solve development issues of the state.

"I would urge everyone to channelise their energies in the development of the state. The solution to every problem is only development, development, development," he said.

The prime minister dedicated to the nation the 330-MW Kishenganga Power Project constructed in the Gurez area of Kashmir.

Modi also laid the foundation stone for the Srinagar Ring Road at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) Srinagar.

The 42.1-Km, four-lane Srinagar Ring Road will link Galandar in West Srinagar to Sumbal in Badnipora district.

The Ring Road in Srinagar is aimed at reducing traffic congestion in these cities and making road travel safer, faster, more convenient and more environment-friendly.

"Not a single year has passed since I took over as the prime minister when I did not visit the state," he said.

The Prime Minister said this month is to remember Prophet Mohammad's teaching and message.

"The lessons of equality and brotherhood from his life can take country and the world forward in true sense," he said.

The Prime Minister said it was a happy coincidence that the ceremony for handing over the project is taking place in the month of Ramzan.

"The project will not only provide free but also sufficient power to the state. A large portion of power requirements of the state are supplied from other parts of the country. This 330 MW project will solve the shortage of power issue to a considerable extent," he said.

The Prime Minister said the government is trying to provide power to every house in the state under the Saubhagya scheme.

He said an important part of Jammu and Kashmir's development is tourism but it cannot run on old methods.

"The tourists now want facilities. They do not want to be stuck in narrow lanes for hours. They want continuous power supply, they want hygiene. Better air connectivity," he said, adding that the government was working for a modern ecosystem that is required for the development of tourism.

"There will be an increase in tourists in J and K with stronger ecosystem. The youths of the state will get new employment opportunity with it," he said.

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The Prime Minister said there are foreign powers at play in the state which do not want development of Jammu and Kashmir.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to those Kashmiri youth who have joined violence to return to their homes and live a life of dignity and peace. The Prime Minister, who is on his first visit to the state after announcing the suspension of anti-militancy operations during holy month of Ramzan, said there are foreign powers at play in the state which do not want development of Jammu and Kashmir. "Every stone, every weapon, raised by misguided youths destabilises their own Jammu and Kashmir. The state will have to come out of this atmosphere of instability," he said. Modi said the youths need to join the mainstream development of India and of Kashmir for their future and that of coming generation. He said the central and the state government have policy, intent and capability to take decisions to solve development issues of the state. "I would urge everyone to channelise their energies in the development of the state. The solution to every problem is only development, development, development," he said. The prime minister dedicated to the nation the 330-MW Kishenganga Power Project constructed in the Gurez area of Kashmir. Modi also laid the foundation stone for the Srinagar Ring Road at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) Srinagar. The 42.1-Km, four-lane Srinagar Ring Road will link Galandar in West Srinagar to Sumbal in Badnipora district. The Ring Road in Srinagar is aimed at reducing traffic congestion in these cities and making road travel safer, faster, more convenient and more environment-friendly. "Not a single year has passed since I took over as the prime minister when I did not visit the state," he said. The Prime Minister said this month is to remember Prophet Mohammad's teaching and message. "The lessons of equality and brotherhood from his life can take country and the world forward in true sense," he said. The Prime Minister said it was a happy coincidence that the ceremony for handing over the project is taking place in the month of Ramzan. "The project will not only provide free but also sufficient power to the state. A large portion of power requirements of the state are supplied from other parts of the country. This 330 MW project will solve the shortage of power issue to a considerable extent," he said. The Prime Minister said the government is trying to provide power to every house in the state under the Saubhagya scheme. He said an important part of Jammu and Kashmir's development is tourism but it cannot run on old methods. "The tourists now want facilities. They do not want to be stuck in narrow lanes for hours. They want continuous power supply, they want hygiene. Better air connectivity," he said, adding that the government was working for a modern ecosystem that is required for the development of tourism. "There will be an increase in tourists in J and K with stronger ecosystem. The youths of the state will get new employment opportunity with it," he said. (With inputs from PTI)

Every stone, weapon raised by misguided youths destabilises Kashmir: PM Modi

The security forces have killed four militants&nbsp;in Jammu and Kashmir who were trying to infiltrate in the country along the International Border on Friday.

The gunbattle between the security forces and militants began in&nbsp;J&K's Kupwara district after the security forces noticed their suspicious movement on the Line of Control.

The security forces began the counter operation after they noticed&nbsp;a group of terrorists trying to infiltrate into the Indian side.

The gunbattle between the two sides is underway and the army has&nbsp;launched a cordon and search operation in the region.

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The security forces have killed four militants in Jammu and Kashmir who were trying to infiltrate in the country along the International Border on Friday. The gunbattle between the security forces and militants began in J&K's Kupwara district after the security forces noticed their suspicious movement on the Line of Control. The security forces began the counter operation after they noticed a group of terrorists trying to infiltrate into the Indian side. The gunbattle between the two sides is underway and the army has launched a cordon and search operation in the region. Four terrorists killed so far in the encounter with security forces in Handwara area of Kupwara district, which started yesterday. Operation underway. #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/2DiT0AuKlV — ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018 ×

Army foils infiltration bid in Jammu & Kashmir, 4 militants killed

A BSF soldier and four civilians have lost their lives&nbsp;in a ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir&nbsp;on Friday.

The Pakistani troops opened fire in J&K's RS Pura sector and Arnia sector killing two civilians and one soldier from RS Pura and two civilians in Arnia.&nbsp;

The soldier killed in the violation hailed from Jharkhand and is survived by a three-year-old daughter and one-year-old son.&nbsp;

In the wake of the&nbsp;ongoing gunbattle in the&nbsp;region, the RS Pura sector administration has declared a shut down of schools within 3 kms&nbsp;of the border.&nbsp;

According to government reports, Pakistan had violated the ceasefire agreement over 350 times along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir till early March.

The year 2017 had seen an unprecedented spike in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the line of control.

The Pakistani army had violated the ceasefire agreement over 860 times killing over 15 soldiers while injuring 58 army&nbsp;personnel last year.&nbsp;

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According to government reports, Pakistan had violated the ceasefire agreement over 350 times along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir till early March

A BSF soldier and four civilians have lost their lives in a ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The Pakistani troops opened fire in J&K's RS Pura sector and Arnia sector killing two civilians and one soldier from RS Pura and two civilians in Arnia. The soldier killed in the violation hailed from Jharkhand and is survived by a three-year-old daughter and one-year-old son. In the wake of the ongoing gunbattle in the region, the RS Pura sector administration has declared a shut down of schools within 3 kms of the border. According to government reports, Pakistan had violated the ceasefire agreement over 350 times along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir till early March. The year 2017 had seen an unprecedented spike in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the line of control. The Pakistani army had violated the ceasefire agreement over 860 times killing over 15 soldiers while injuring 58 army personnel last year. Photo of BSF Constable Sitaram Upadhyay, who lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in RS Pura sector of #JammuAndKashmir. He hails from Jharkhand & is survived by a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. pic.twitter.com/ViHqGi5Rzc — ANI (@ANI) May 18, 2018 × India asked security forces not to launch operations during Ramzan but my husband was killed in firing by Pak.What'll happen by offering compensation?It'll not bring back my husband: Wife of BSF's Sitaram Upadhyay, who lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pak in J&K's RS Pura pic.twitter.com/nzAD6TJV5B — ANI (@ANI) May 18, 2018 ×

Jammu and Kashmir: 1 BSF soldier, 4 civilians killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Terrorists attacked a grenade towards a Police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Tuesday.

The grenade attack, however, did not hit the target and exploded&nbsp;outside the station.&nbsp;

The police held a counter-attack with aerial firing.

No casualties&nbsp;were reported in the attack.

Earlier in the day, a police officer succumbed to his injuries in a suspected&nbsp;terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.

The policeman was killed after the terrorist opened fire on his vehicle.&nbsp;

In a similar incident, a policeman was killed on Friday after he was shot dead by terrorists in Budgam.&nbsp;

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The grenade attack, however, did not hit the target and exploded outside the station

Terrorists attacked a grenade towards a Police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Tuesday. The grenade attack, however, did not hit the target and exploded outside the station. The police held a counter-attack with aerial firing. No casualties were reported in the attack. Earlier in the day, a police officer succumbed to his injuries in a suspected terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. The policeman was killed after the terrorist opened fire on his vehicle. In a similar incident, a policeman was killed on Friday after he was shot dead by terrorists in Budgam. #JammuAndKashmir: Terrorists hurled a grenade towards Police station in Pulwama's Rajpora, it missed the target and exploded outside the station. Police retaliated with aerial firing. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/wGv1yDg0Aa — ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2018 ×

Jammu & Kashmir: Terrorists hurl grenade at police station, no casualties

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier was killed in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning, news agency ANI reports.

The deceased has been identified as Devender Kumar, the report added.

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The constable lost his&nbsp;life in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army.

Recent times have seen a spurt in cross-border infiltration with many such attacks.

On May 11 a policeman lost his life in a militant attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district earlier today.

Constable Shamim Ahmad was reported injured when militants opened fire at a guard post in Wadwan village in the valley. Shamim was moved to the nearest hospital but succumbed to injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Devender Kumar, a BSF soldier.

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier was killed in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning, news agency ANI reports. The deceased has been identified as Devender Kumar, the report added. Devender Kumar, a Border Security Force (BSF) Constable, who lost his life in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Samba sector #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/nqNJAH9C3u — ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2018 × The constable lost his life in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army. Recent times have seen a spurt in cross-border infiltration with many such attacks. On May 11 a policeman lost his life in a militant attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district earlier today. Constable Shamim Ahmad was reported injured when militants opened fire at a guard post in Wadwan village in the valley. Shamim was moved to the nearest hospital but succumbed to injuries.

BSF soldier killed in ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir

Terming as very serious&nbspthe attempts by Pakistani forces to push armed terrorists across the border ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) K K Sharma said on Tuesday efforts were on to locate the infiltrators.

Five infiltrators sneaked into Hiranagar sector probably through a tunnel on Sunday night and efforts are on to detect and neutralise them, Sharma said.

Referring to the killing of a BSF jawan in firing from across the border, Sharma said the sacrifice would not go in vain and assured "appropriate action" against Pakistan.

&nbsp"Pakistan is our hostile neighbour and tries to push terrorists and violates ceasefire regularly. BSF does no initiate (ceasefire violations) from this side but whenever Pakistan initiates, we give them a befitting response,"Sharma told reporters at the BSF headquarters in&nbsp

Referring to the latest incidents along the international border, Sharma said a group of five infiltrators may have sneaked in, while another attempt was scuttled.&nbsp

There is a possibility that a group of five (terrorists) managed to sneak into this side through a tunnel on Sunday night. We have not so far detected any tunnel but are looking for it. The anti-tunneling exercise is going on,? he said.&nbsp

He said the presence of a group, comprised of five members, was confirmed through HSTI imagining. I am sure they will be detected and neutralized, the BSF chief added.

He said this (infiltration attempts and Pakistani firing) was a "very serious incident" because it had happened ahead of the scheduled visit of Prime Minister to the state on May 19.&nbsp"The BSF always gives a befitting reply to Pakistan. This time it is not going to be any exception. The martyrdom of our jawan will not go in vain and we will take appropriate action,"&nbsphe said.&nbsp

Asked about intelligence reports suggesting presence of terrorists at launching pads across the border, he said there is no second thought that a lot of terrorists were present at the launching pads and Pakistan is attempting to push them into this side.&nbsp&nbsp

&nbsp&nbspOn a smart fencing project, he said it was nearing completion. I am hopeful that it will be in place either by this month end or in the first or second week of next month and it will be inaugurated by the Union Home minister, Sharma said.

"We have planned to roll out the project to make the Pakistan border safer and secure and completely covered by the technology,"&nbsphe said.&nbsp

Technology is a big advantage as humans cannot see beyond 100 meters or listen beyond 50 meters, he said.

After the induction of smart fencing, we can pick up enemy movement three kilometres away, he said.

After the completion of cultivation (season), sniping and cross-border firing is a usual thing and the latest incidents are the part of this phenomenon," the BSF chief said.

Five infiltrators sneaked into Hiranagar sector probably through a tunnel on Sunday night and efforts are on to detect and neutralise them, Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) said.

Terming as very serious&nbspthe attempts by Pakistani forces to push armed terrorists across the border ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) K K Sharma said on Tuesday efforts were on to locate the infiltrators. Five infiltrators sneaked into Hiranagar sector probably through a tunnel on Sunday night and efforts are on to detect and neutralise them, Sharma said. Referring to the killing of a BSF jawan in firing from across the border, Sharma said the sacrifice would not go in vain and assured "appropriate action" against Pakistan. "Pakistan is our hostile neighbour and tries to push terrorists and violates ceasefire regularly. BSF does no initiate (ceasefire violations) from this side but whenever Pakistan initiates, we give them a befitting response,"Sharma told reporters at the BSF headquarters in Referring to the latest incidents along the international border, Sharma said a group of five infiltrators may have sneaked in, while another attempt was scuttled. There is a possibility that a group of five (terrorists) managed to sneak into this side through a tunnel on Sunday night. We have not so far detected any tunnel but are looking for it. The anti-tunneling exercise is going on,? he said. He said the presence of a group, comprised of five members, was confirmed through HSTI imagining. I am sure they will be detected and neutralized, the BSF chief added. He said this (infiltration attempts and Pakistani firing) was a "very serious incident" because it had happened ahead of the scheduled visit of Prime Minister to the state on May 19. "The BSF always gives a befitting reply to Pakistan. This time it is not going to be any exception. The martyrdom of our jawan will not go in vain and we will take appropriate action,"&nbsphe said. Asked about intelligence reports suggesting presence of terrorists at launching pads across the border, he said there is no second thought that a lot of terrorists were present at the launching pads and Pakistan is attempting to push them into this side. &nbspOn a smart fencing project, he said it was nearing completion. I am hopeful that it will be in place either by this month end or in the first or second week of next month and it will be inaugurated by the Union Home minister, Sharma said. "We have planned to roll out the project to make the Pakistan border safer and secure and completely covered by the technology,"&nbsphe said. Technology is a big advantage as humans cannot see beyond 100 meters or listen beyond 50 meters, he said. After the induction of smart fencing, we can pick up enemy movement three kilometres away, he said. After the completion of cultivation (season), sniping and cross-border firing is a usual thing and the latest incidents are the part of this phenomenon," the BSF chief said.

'Pak attempt to push armed infiltrators into JK ahead of PM visit very serious': Director General of BSF

According to reports, terrorists opened fire at a police vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The incident took place in Anantnag district's Bijbehara's Pazalpora area.&nbsp;

One policeman was reported injured who later succumbed to injuries. More details are awaited.

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On May 11, a policeman lost his life in a militant attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.

Constable Shamim Ahmad was reported injured when militants opened fire at a guard post in Wadwan village in the valley. Shamim was moved to the nearest hospital but succumbed to injuries.

One policeman has been reported injured, no casualties reported so far

According to reports, terrorists opened fire at a police vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident took place in Anantnag district's Bijbehara's Pazalpora area. One policeman was reported injured who later succumbed to injuries. More details are awaited. #UPDATE: The police personnel injured when the terrorists fired upon a police vehicle in Bijbehara's Pazalpora area in Anantnag district, succumbed to his injuries. #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2018 × On May 11, a policeman lost his life in a militant attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district. Constable Shamim Ahmad was reported injured when militants opened fire at a guard post in Wadwan village in the valley. Shamim was moved to the nearest hospital but succumbed to injuries.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists open fire on police vehicle, one policeman dead

The Centre's interlocutor for Jammu and Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma is discussing the "sensitive" issue of J&K with all the stakeholders.

Sharma's discussion is majorly highlighting the&nbspchallenges to Article 35A of the Constitution.

The article was incorporated in the constitution by a 1954 Presidential Order empowers Jammu and Kashmir&nbsplegislature to define its "permanent residents" and&nbspprovides&nbspspecial rights and privileges to them. It also denies property rights to any woman who marries outside the state.

The&nbspAttorney General (AG) K K Venugopal told the Supreme Court on Monday about the "ongoing" discussion of the interlocutor with all stakeholders.

The apex court was hearing petitions&nbspchallenging Article 35A along with&nbspthe main writ petition filed by a group called 'We The Citizens'.

Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for one of the petitioners, said it was strange that in J&K, a person who had migrated to Pakistan before 1947, could come and settle down under law but those who were residing there for generations cannot get a government job. He said students were debarred from getting admission in government medical college there even after qualifying the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), only because he or she was not a permanent resident of the state.&nbsp Another counsel appearing for the petitioners said it was a "human issue" as around five lakh people had migrated out of the state, were residing in places like Delhi and cannot go back to the valley, PTI reported.

Dineshwar Sharma, former director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), was appointed by the Centre as Jammu and Kashmir&nbspinterlocutor on October 23, 2017.

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Dineshwar Sharma's discussion is majorly highlighting the challenges to Article 35A of the Constitution

The Centre's interlocutor for Jammu and Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma is discussing the "sensitive" issue of J&K with all the stakeholders. Sharma's discussion is majorly highlighting the&nbspchallenges to Article 35A of the Constitution. The article was incorporated in the constitution by a 1954 Presidential Order empowers Jammu and Kashmir&nbsplegislature to define its "permanent residents" and&nbspprovides&nbspspecial rights and privileges to them. It also denies property rights to any woman who marries outside the state. The&nbspAttorney General (AG) K K Venugopal told the Supreme Court on Monday about the "ongoing" discussion of the interlocutor with all stakeholders. The apex court was hearing petitions&nbspchallenging Article 35A along with&nbspthe main writ petition filed by a group called 'We The Citizens'. Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for one of the petitioners, said it was strange that in J&K, a person who had migrated to Pakistan before 1947, could come and settle down under law but those who were residing there for generations cannot get a government job. He said students were debarred from getting admission in government medical college there even after qualifying the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), only because he or she was not a permanent resident of the state. Another counsel appearing for the petitioners said it was a "human issue" as around five lakh people had migrated out of the state, were residing in places like Delhi and cannot go back to the valley, PTI reported. Dineshwar Sharma, former director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), was appointed by the Centre as Jammu and Kashmir&nbspinterlocutor on October 23, 2017.

Interlocutor discussing issues about special rights to J&K residents: Govt

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said today that "studios" have been set up in Pakistan to promote propaganda and manage content on social media to mislead the people of Kashmir, but the Centre is taking effective steps to counter them.

The minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office said a "perception is created in these studios on a daily basis and false messages are spread".

"Intelligence agencies have intercepted recorded false messages like encounter (between militants and security forces) has started and people are requested to reach the spot (to help militants escape)," Singh told reporters here.

"It is a reality that studios were set up in Pakistan under a well-planned strategy to manage propaganda on social media to mislead the people of Kashmir," he said.

Replying to a question on the challenges posed by social media, especially in Kashmir, Singh said the Union Home Ministry has taken a serious note of the matter and is chalking out a strategy to counter the spread of false information.

On the Karnataka Assembly elections, he expressed confidence that the BJP would form the next government in the state. The Union minister said the people of Karnataka have made up their mind to vote the BJP to power in the state.

"Rahul Gandhi has unveiled himself by stating he is ready to become the prime minister of the country and thus spoke of the dynasty rule," he said, referring to the Congress president's assertion on Wednesday that he is ready to occupy the post if his party emerges as the "biggest" party in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Singh said the youth constitute India's 70 per cent population and they have "tasted the real democracy" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule.

"I have full faith that the people Karnataka will express their faith in the leadership of Modi and help him to take India to new heights...By becoming part of the New India," he said.

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh said today that "studios" have been set up in Pakistan to promote propaganda and manage content on social media to mislead the people of Kashmir, but the Centre is taking effective steps to counter them

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said today that "studios" have been set up in Pakistan to promote propaganda and manage content on social media to mislead the people of Kashmir, but the Centre is taking effective steps to counter them. The minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office said a "perception is created in these studios on a daily basis and false messages are spread". "Intelligence agencies have intercepted recorded false messages like encounter (between militants and security forces) has started and people are requested to reach the spot (to help militants escape)," Singh told reporters here. "It is a reality that studios were set up in Pakistan under a well-planned strategy to manage propaganda on social media to mislead the people of Kashmir," he said. Replying to a question on the challenges posed by social media, especially in Kashmir, Singh said the Union Home Ministry has taken a serious note of the matter and is chalking out a strategy to counter the spread of false information. On the Karnataka Assembly elections, he expressed confidence that the BJP would form the next government in the state. The Union minister said the people of Karnataka have made up their mind to vote the BJP to power in the state. "Rahul Gandhi has unveiled himself by stating he is ready to become the prime minister of the country and thus spoke of the dynasty rule," he said, referring to the Congress president's assertion on Wednesday that he is ready to occupy the post if his party emerges as the "biggest" party in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Singh said the youth constitute India's 70 per cent population and they have "tasted the real democracy" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule. "I have full faith that the people Karnataka will express their faith in the leadership of Modi and help him to take India to new heights...By becoming part of the New India," he said.

Effective steps being taken to counter social media propaganda from Pak: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, who was sustained bullet injuries during an encounter with terrorists at Pulwama`s Warpora in Jammu and Kashmir, succumbed to injuries on Saturday.

The 27-year-old jawan, identified as JD Mandeep Kumar, was part of the 182 Battalion of CRPF.

The encounter took place in the late hours of Friday when troops of 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and 182 and 183 Battalion of CRPF were carrying out a joint cordon and search operation in the village, on a specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area.

The operation was called off in the wee hours of Saturday and the troops returned after the terrorists fled from the scene, taking advantage of the heavy stone pelting and darkness.

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The 27-year-old jawan, identified as JD Mandeep Kumar, was part of the 182 Battalion of CRPF.

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, who was sustained bullet injuries during an encounter with terrorists at Pulwama`s Warpora in Jammu and Kashmir, succumbed to injuries on Saturday. The 27-year-old jawan, identified as JD Mandeep Kumar, was part of the 182 Battalion of CRPF. The encounter took place in the late hours of Friday when troops of 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and 182 and 183 Battalion of CRPF were carrying out a joint cordon and search operation in the village, on a specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area. The operation was called off in the wee hours of Saturday and the troops returned after the terrorists fled from the scene, taking advantage of the heavy stone pelting and darkness. (With ANI inputs)

Pulwama encounter: Injured CRPF jawan dies

According to reports, a policeman lost his life in a militant attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district earlier today.

Constable Shamim Ahmad was reported injured when militants opened fire at a guard post in Wadwan village in the valley. Shamim was moved to the nearest hospital but succumbed to injuries.

Security forces have cordoned off the area, more details are awaited.&nbsp;

Kashmir's Soi bug area in Budgam saw massive clashes today where a youth was hit by a&nbsp;bullet in his leg. The victim has been moved to the nearest hospital.

Last Sunday, five civilians were killed in the clashes that broke out between civilians and security forces in parts of Jammu and Kashmir following the encounter of five terrorists.

The clashes erupted in Kashmir's Shopian, Pulwama and other parts after the security forces gunned down five terrorists in South Kashmir's Shopian Badigam on Sunday.&nbsp;

Two security personnel were also injured in the joint operation which was carried out by the army, the police and the Central Reserve Police Force.

The encounter started at Badigam village's Imama Sahib where the terrorists were trapped inside a house. 
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Security forces have cordoned off the area, more details are awaited

According to reports, a policeman lost his life in a militant attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district earlier today. Constable Shamim Ahmad was reported injured when militants opened fire at a guard post in Wadwan village in the valley. Shamim was moved to the nearest hospital but succumbed to injuries. Security forces have cordoned off the area, more details are awaited. Kashmir's Soi bug area in Budgam saw massive clashes today where a youth was hit by a bullet in his leg. The victim has been moved to the nearest hospital. Last Sunday, five civilians were killed in the clashes that broke out between civilians and security forces in parts of Jammu and Kashmir following the encounter of five terrorists. The clashes erupted in Kashmir's Shopian, Pulwama and other parts after the security forces gunned down five terrorists in South Kashmir's Shopian Badigam on Sunday. Two security personnel were also injured in the joint operation which was carried out by the army, the police and the Central Reserve Police Force. The encounter started at Badigam village's Imama Sahib where the terrorists were trapped inside a house.

Jammu and Kashmir: Policeman dies in militant attack 

A tourist died in Jammu and Kashmir's Narbal area on Monday after he was injured in a stone pelting attack in the valley.&nbsp;

The tourist hailed from Chennai and is identified as a 22-year-old R Thirumani.

The 22-year-old&nbsp;sustained injuries after he was hit by protesters, a media reported.&nbsp;

The incident took place on Monday morning on the outskirts of Srinagar.&nbsp;

The injured was shifted to a hospital where he died at around 8:30 in the evening. He had initially slipped into a coma.

A week before two students also got injured after the protesters threw stones at a school bus.&nbsp;

The tourist hailed from Chennai and is identified as a 22-year-old R Thirumani

A tourist died in Jammu and Kashmir's Narbal area on Monday after he was injured in a stone pelting attack in the valley. The tourist hailed from Chennai and is identified as a 22-year-old R Thirumani. The 22-year-old sustained injuries after he was hit by protesters, a media reported. The incident took place on Monday morning on the outskirts of Srinagar. The injured was shifted to a hospital where he died at around 8:30 in the evening. He had initially slipped into a coma. A week before two students also got injured after the protesters threw stones at a school bus.

Chennai tourist dies in stone pelting in Kashmir

The Supreme Court has transferred the Kathua case to Pathankot, Punjab.&nbsp;

The Kathua gang rape and murder had shocked the nation.&nbsp;

An eight-year-old Bakarwal girl had been abducted, kept in captivity in a temple, sedated, gang-raped, and finally murdered.&nbsp;

The police have arrested eight people including a juvenile.&nbsp;

The police chargesheet said the accused carried out their premeditated crime to scare the girl's minority community — they're nomads — out of Jammu.&nbsp;

The victim's father had asked the Supreme Court for the case to be transferred out of Jammu. He had told the court that he feared for his family's safety.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir government had earlier on Monday told the court that it did not want the case transferred out of the state, and that a fair trial would be conducted.&nbsp;

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The Supreme Court meanwhile has ordered daily in-camera (the public will not be allowed into the courtroom) hearings in the case.&nbsp;

The court also refused to hand the probe over to the CBI saying there was no need for it since the investigation had been conducted and the charge sheet filed.

The victim's father's plea had been heard by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.&nbsp;

The victim's father had asked the Supreme Court for the case to be transferred out of Jammu. He had told the court that he feared for his family's safety

The Supreme Court has transferred the Kathua case to Pathankot, Punjab. The Kathua gang rape and murder had shocked the nation. An eight-year-old Bakarwal girl had been abducted, kept in captivity in a temple, sedated, gang-raped, and finally murdered. The police have arrested eight people including a juvenile. The police chargesheet said the accused carried out their premeditated crime to scare the girl's minority community — they're nomads — out of Jammu. The victim's father had asked the Supreme Court for the case to be transferred out of Jammu. He had told the court that he feared for his family's safety. The Jammu and Kashmir government had earlier on Monday told the court that it did not want the case transferred out of the state, and that a fair trial would be conducted. Security is the main concern, we have adequate security in Pathankot: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on transfer of #Kathua case to Pathankot Court pic.twitter.com/z6bzcd9vVk — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2018 × The Supreme Court meanwhile has ordered daily in-camera (the public will not be allowed into the courtroom) hearings in the case. The court also refused to hand the probe over to the CBI saying there was no need for it since the investigation had been conducted and the charge sheet filed. The victim's father's plea had been heard by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

Supreme Court transfers Kathua case to Pathankot, Punjab

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Former prime minister Manmohan Singh today launched a scathing attack on the Modi government for its "disastrous policies" and "economic mismanagement", and said the country was facing crises that were avoidable.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sent a legal notice to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah, and the BJP's chief minister candidate for Karnataka BS Yeddyurappa.&nbsp

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Emergency authorities battling lava flows and gas erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano told some residents to "Go now" as a new fissure opened and more structures were destroyed.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/vladimir-putin-to-take-oath-as-russia-president-for-4th-term-135148">Vladimir Putin takes oath as Russia president for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/vladimir-putin-to-take-oath-as-russia-president-for-4th-term-135148">4th</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/vladimir-putin-to-take-oath-as-russia-president-for-4th-term-135148"> term </a>

Putin has taken oath as the president of Russia for the fourth time at the St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin Palace in a traditional ceremony.&nbspPutin's fourth term comes after he won the presidential election in March, capturing 76 per cent votes.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-soldier-injured-after-terrorist-hurls-grenade-in-jks-pulwama-135183">1 injured after </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-soldier-injured-after-terrorist-hurls-grenade-in-jks-pulwama-135183">grenade</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-soldier-injured-after-terrorist-hurls-grenade-in-jks-pulwama-135183"> thrown at CRPF, police personnel in J&K's Pulwama</a>

A CRPF personnel sustained injuries in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in an attack by terrorists on Monday. The soldier was injured after a terrorist hurled a grenade at police and CRPF personnel deployed&nbspat Tahab Chowk in Pulwama district.

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Our nation today is experiencing difficult times: Manmohan Singh Former prime minister Manmohan Singh today launched a scathing attack on the Modi government for its "disastrous policies" and "economic mismanagement", and said the country was facing crises that were avoidable. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah sends defamation notice to Modi, Amit Shah and BSY, demands public apology Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sent a legal notice to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah, and the BJP's chief minister candidate for Karnataka BS Yeddyurappa. Hawaii volcano erupts, 1,700 people forced to flee homes Emergency authorities battling lava flows and gas erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano told some residents to "Go now" as a new fissure opened and more structures were destroyed. Vladimir Putin takes oath as Russia president for 4th term Putin has taken oath as the president of Russia for the fourth time at the St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin Palace in a traditional ceremony.&nbspPutin's fourth term comes after he won the presidential election in March, capturing 76 per cent votes. 1 injured after grenade thrown at CRPF, police personnel in J&K's Pulwama A CRPF personnel sustained injuries in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in an attack by terrorists on Monday. The soldier was injured after a terrorist hurled a grenade at police and CRPF personnel deployed&nbspat Tahab Chowk in Pulwama district.

A CRPF personnel sustained injuries in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in an attack by terrorists on Monday.

The soldier was injured after a terrorist hurled a grenade at police and CRPF personnel deployed&nbsp;at Tahab Chowk in Pulwama district.

The police and CRPF soldiers were deployed for maintaining law and order at the Tahab Chowk.

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A CRPF personnel sustained injuries in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in an attack by terrorists on Monday. The soldier was injured after a terrorist hurled a grenade at police and CRPF personnel deployed at Tahab Chowk in Pulwama district. The police and CRPF soldiers were deployed for maintaining law and order at the Tahab Chowk. Jammu & Kashmir: Terrorists hurled grenade at police and CRPF personnel deployed for law and order at Tahab Chowk in Pulwama district. One CRPF personnel received injuries More details awaited. — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2018 ×

1 injured after grenade thrown at CRPF, police personnel in J&K's Pulwama

Thunderstorms accompanied by squall, hail and heavy rains are likely to occur in at least 13 states and two Union Territories across the country today.

Thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh while thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely today at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Punjab.

Heavy rains are likely today at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, a home ministry official said on Sunday quoting an Indian Meteorological Department advisory.

Schools in Haryana to remain shut on May 7, 8

The meteorological department has warned of thunderstorm accompanied with squall at isolated places in Haryana between May 7 and 8, following which the state government decided that all government and private schools will remain closed on these two days.

State Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma today said the decision to keep schools closed on May 7 and 8 has been taken in view of the MeT Department's warning.

The weatherman has forecast thunderstorm with squall at isolated places in the state on May 7 and thunderstorm with squall and hail at some places on May 8.

In view of the warning, the Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Department, in an advisory, has suggested safety tips be adopted in case of thunderstorms, dust storms and squall. A spokesperson of the department said there is no need to panic and people should follow the precautions, pay special attention to children and senior citizens. All departments have been directed to stay alert, he said.

At least 124 people were killed and more than 300 others were injured in five states due to dust storms, thunderstorms and lightning last week.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dust storm and heavy rain likely at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, western Rajasthan and states in North-east

Thunderstorms accompanied by squall, hail and heavy rains are likely to occur in at least 13 states and two Union Territories across the country today. Thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh while thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely today at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Punjab. Heavy rains are likely today at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, a home ministry official said on Sunday quoting an Indian Meteorological Department advisory. Schools in Haryana to remain shut on May 7, 8 The meteorological department has warned of thunderstorm accompanied with squall at isolated places in Haryana between May 7 and 8, following which the state government decided that all government and private schools will remain closed on these two days. State Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma today said the decision to keep schools closed on May 7 and 8 has been taken in view of the MeT Department's warning. The weatherman has forecast thunderstorm with squall at isolated places in the state on May 7 and thunderstorm with squall and hail at some places on May 8. In view of the warning, the Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Department, in an advisory, has suggested safety tips be adopted in case of thunderstorms, dust storms and squall. A spokesperson of the department said there is no need to panic and people should follow the precautions, pay special attention to children and senior citizens. All departments have been directed to stay alert, he said. At least 124 people were killed and more than 300 others were injured in five states due to dust storms, thunderstorms and lightning last week.

Thunderstorm warning: 13 states on alert, schools closed in Haryana

Thunderstorms accompanied by squall, hail and heavy rains are likely to occur in at least 13 states and two Union Territories across the country tomorrow, the Home Ministry said.

Thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh while thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely tomorrow at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Punjab.

Heavy rains are likely tomorrow at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, a Home Ministry official said today quoting an Indian Meteorological Department advisory.

Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh.

Dust storm and thunderstorm are also likely at isolated places in West Rajasthan, a PTI reported quoting the official.

At least 124 people were killed and more than 300 others were injured in five states due to dust storms, thunderstorms and lightning last week.&nbsp

Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh.

Thunderstorms accompanied by squall, hail and heavy rains are likely to occur in at least 13 states and two Union Territories across the country tomorrow, the Home Ministry said. Thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh while thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely tomorrow at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Punjab. Heavy rains are likely tomorrow at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, a Home Ministry official said today quoting an Indian Meteorological Department advisory. Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh. Dust storm and thunderstorm are also likely at isolated places in West Rajasthan, a PTI reported quoting the official. At least 124 people were killed and more than 300 others were injured in five states due to dust storms, thunderstorms and lightning last week.

Thunderstorms, rains likely in 13 states, 2 Union Territories tomorrow

Five civilians were killed in the clashes that broke out between civilians and security forces on Sunday in parts of Jammu and Kashmir <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/encounter-between-security-forces-terrorists-in-jks-shopian-134867">following the encounter of five terrorists</a>.

The clashes erupted in Kashmir's Shopian, Pulwama and other parts&nbsp;after the security forces gunned down five terrorists in South Kashmir's&nbsp;Shopian&nbsp;Badigam on Sunday.&nbsp;

The terrorists killed includes Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sadam Padder and&nbsp;Kashmir University assistant professor-turned-militant&nbsp;Rafi Bhat.

Two security personnel were also injured in the joint operation which was carried out by the army, the police and the Central Reserve Police Force.

The encounter started at Badigam village's Imama Sahib where the terrorists were trapped inside a house.

The army had cordoned off the area and searched the area acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Badigam in the Zainapora area of the south Kashmir district.

The search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding militants fired upon the forces. 
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The clashes erupted in south Kashmir's Shopian, Pulwama and other parts of south Kashmir after the security forces gunned down five terrorists in South Kashmir's Shopian Badigam on Sunday

Five civilians were killed in the clashes that broke out between civilians and security forces on Sunday in parts of Jammu and Kashmir following the encounter of five terrorists. The clashes erupted in Kashmir's Shopian, Pulwama and other parts after the security forces gunned down five terrorists in South Kashmir's Shopian Badigam on Sunday. The terrorists killed includes Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sadam Padder and Kashmir University assistant professor-turned-militant Rafi Bhat. Two security personnel were also injured in the joint operation which was carried out by the army, the police and the Central Reserve Police Force. The encounter started at Badigam village's Imama Sahib where the terrorists were trapped inside a house. The army had cordoned off the area and searched the area acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Badigam in the Zainapora area of the south Kashmir district. The search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding militants fired upon the forces. Clashes broke out between civilians and security forces in Shopian, Pulwama and other parts of South Kashmir following encounter of five terrorists in Shopian's Badigam today five civilians were killed in the clashes pic.twitter.com/Uvnk2rGX62 — ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2018 ×

Jammu and Kashmir: 5 civilians killed in clashes following Shopian encounter

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/seven-indian-engineers-kidnapped-in-afghanistan-police-134950">Seven Indian engineers kidnapped in Afghanistan: Police</a>

Seven Indian engineers and an Afghan national working for a power plant in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan were kidnapped on Sunday, news agency Reuters reported quoting officials.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/blast-at-mosque-in-eastern-afghanistan-kills-13-official-134952">Blast at </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/blast-at-mosque-in-eastern-afghanistan-kills-13-official-134952">mosque</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/blast-at-mosque-in-eastern-afghanistan-kills-13-official-134952"> in eastern Afghanistan kills 13: Official</a>

An explosion at a mosque in the eastern Afghan province of Khost on Sunday killed at least 13&nbsppeople and wounded 31, news agency Reuters reported quoting a local police official.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/french-president-emmanuel-macron-warns-of-risk-of-war-if-trump-withdraws-from-iran-deal-134967">French President warns of risk of war if Donald Trump withdraws from Iran deal</a>

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that war could ensue if US&nbspPresident Donald Trump withdraws from the 2015 deal in which Iran agreed to curb its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/clashes-breaks-out-in-jk-following-terrorist-encounter-5-civilians-killed-134954">5 civilians killed in clashes following </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/clashes-breaks-out-in-jk-following-terrorist-encounter-5-civilians-killed-134954">terrorist</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/clashes-breaks-out-in-jk-following-terrorist-encounter-5-civilians-killed-134954"> encounter</a>

Five civilians were killed in the clashes that broke out between civilians and security forces on Sunday in parts of Jammu and Kashmir&nbsp<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/encounter-between-security-forces-terrorists-in-jks-shopian-134867">following the encounter of five terrorists</a>.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-watchdog-orders-cambridge-analytica-to-hand-over-americans-personal-data-134968">UK watchdog orders Cambridge Analytica to hand over American's personal data</a>

Britain's data privacy watchdog has ordered Cambridge Analytica to hand over all the personal information it holds on a US academic, confirming the right of people abroad to seek data held by a UK firm.

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Seven Indian engineers kidnapped in Afghanistan: Police Seven Indian engineers and an Afghan national working for a power plant in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan were kidnapped on Sunday, news agency Reuters reported quoting officials. Blast at mosque in eastern Afghanistan kills 13: Official An explosion at a mosque in the eastern Afghan province of Khost on Sunday killed at least 13&nbsppeople and wounded 31, news agency Reuters reported quoting a local police official. French President warns of risk of war if Donald Trump withdraws from Iran deal French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that war could ensue if US&nbspPresident Donald Trump withdraws from the 2015 deal in which Iran agreed to curb its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. 5 civilians killed in clashes following terrorist encounter Five civilians were killed in the clashes that broke out between civilians and security forces on Sunday in parts of Jammu and Kashmir following the encounter of five terrorists. UK watchdog orders Cambridge Analytica to hand over American's personal data Britain's data privacy watchdog has ordered Cambridge Analytica to hand over all the personal information it holds on a US academic, confirming the right of people abroad to seek data held by a UK firm.

A stone pelter died in Jammu and Kashmir's Noorbagh on Saturday after he was hit by a police van while protesting.

Also, three&nbsp;Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries in the protest.

The state police have registered an FIR in the incident.

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A stone pelter died in Jammu and Kashmir's Noorbagh on Saturday after he was hit by a police van

A stone pelter died in Jammu and Kashmir's Noorbagh on Saturday after he was hit by a police van while protesting. Also, three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries in the protest. The state police have registered an FIR in the incident.

1 civilian dies, 3 soldiers injured in Jammu and Kashmir stone pelting

Pakistan has raked up the issue of alleged human rights violation in Kashmir at the UN's Committee on Information to which India raised strong objection, saying it was irrelevant to the work of the panel.

Pakistan's delegate Masood Anwar, addressing a session of Committee on Information yesterday, raised the issue of Kashmir alleging that human rights violations are taking place against the people of Kashmir.&nbsp

"The world we live today is marred with conflict and strife while we maintain unity in fighting terrorism and extremism. Countering the narrative of this twisted ideologies is imperative,"Anwar said during a General Debate on Committee on Information.

He said the UN's Department of Public Information (DPI) can play an important role in defusing tensions and promoting interfaith harmony.

"Human rights violations, in particular, are a matter of serious concern to the international community," he said.&nbsp

He urged DPI to highlight situations where "grave violations of human rights are taking place", especially against the Rohingya, Kashmiris and Palestinians.&nbsp

India strongly rejected Anwar's reference to Kashmir, saying his remarks are irrelevant to the work of the Committee.

"We have seen another attempt here today to make reference to issues extraneous to the agenda of the Committee. We completely reject these remarks as they have no relevance to the work of the Committee," S Srinivas Prasad, Minister in the Indian Mission to the UN, said during the session.

In his statement, Prasad said India supports the DPI's work on counter-terrorism. ?India is opposed to all forms of terrorism and believes that effective cooperation among countries is necessary to combat the threat," he said.&nbsp

He referred to the production of the documentary "Surviving Terrorism: Victim's voices' on the survivors of the Norway terror attack of 2011, saying civilians affected by terrorism is an "untold story" and hoped that the DPI will pick up more such stories from terrorist violence affected countries.&nbsp

He, however, voiced concern over declining financial resources that have presented a serious constraint on the ability of the DPI to carry out its mandated tasks especially in non-official languages. DPI needs to look at innovative ways to raise resources beyond the regular budgetary allocations, including through voluntary contributions to continue and expand its global outreach activities, especially in the widely-spoken non-official languages, he said.

Prasad voiced appreciation over expansion in the number of languages in which UN guided tours are offered. He pointed out that guided tours of the world body have been very popular with Indian tourists in the city, urging the addition of a guided tour in Hindi to facilitate Indian tourists.&nbsp

Prasad also noted that the Department facilitated the on-location filming of Bollywood film 'Padman' at the United Nations headquarters in November 2017.&nbsp

Akshay Kumar-starrer Padman was the second movie after 'Half Girlfriend' to use the UN as a backdrop of its story. The film is based on menstrual hygiene, an issue relating to the Sustainable Development Goal number four that focusses on achieving inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

Pakistan's delegate Masood Anwar urged DPI to highlight situations where "grave violations of human rights are taking place", especially against the Rohingya, Kashmiris and Palestinians.

Pakistan has raked up the issue of alleged human rights violation in Kashmir at the UN's Committee on Information to which India raised strong objection, saying it was irrelevant to the work of the panel. Pakistan's delegate Masood Anwar, addressing a session of Committee on Information yesterday, raised the issue of Kashmir alleging that human rights violations are taking place against the people of Kashmir. "The world we live today is marred with conflict and strife while we maintain unity in fighting terrorism and extremism. Countering the narrative of this twisted ideologies is imperative,"Anwar said during a General Debate on Committee on Information. He said the UN's Department of Public Information (DPI) can play an important role in defusing tensions and promoting interfaith harmony. "Human rights violations, in particular, are a matter of serious concern to the international community," he said. He urged DPI to highlight situations where "grave violations of human rights are taking place", especially against the Rohingya, Kashmiris and Palestinians. India strongly rejected Anwar's reference to Kashmir, saying his remarks are irrelevant to the work of the Committee. "We have seen another attempt here today to make reference to issues extraneous to the agenda of the Committee. We completely reject these remarks as they have no relevance to the work of the Committee," S Srinivas Prasad, Minister in the Indian Mission to the UN, said during the session. In his statement, Prasad said India supports the DPI's work on counter-terrorism. ?India is opposed to all forms of terrorism and believes that effective cooperation among countries is necessary to combat the threat," he said. He referred to the production of the documentary "Surviving Terrorism: Victim's voices' on the survivors of the Norway terror attack of 2011, saying civilians affected by terrorism is an "untold story" and hoped that the DPI will pick up more such stories from terrorist violence affected countries. He, however, voiced concern over declining financial resources that have presented a serious constraint on the ability of the DPI to carry out its mandated tasks especially in non-official languages. DPI needs to look at innovative ways to raise resources beyond the regular budgetary allocations, including through voluntary contributions to continue and expand its global outreach activities, especially in the widely-spoken non-official languages, he said. Prasad voiced appreciation over expansion in the number of languages in which UN guided tours are offered. He pointed out that guided tours of the world body have been very popular with Indian tourists in the city, urging the addition of a guided tour in Hindi to facilitate Indian tourists. Prasad also noted that the Department facilitated the on-location filming of Bollywood film 'Padman' at the United Nations headquarters in November 2017. Akshay Kumar-starrer Padman was the second movie after 'Half Girlfriend' to use the UN as a backdrop of its story. The film is based on menstrual hygiene, an issue relating to the Sustainable Development Goal number four that focusses on achieving inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN Committee on Information; India objects

Restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar, Pulwama and Kulgam of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in view of a strike call by separatists to protest the killing of a civilian near the site of an encounter with security forces.&nbsp

A police official said the curbs have been imposed in police station areas of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal, Maisuma, Kralkhud and Maharajgunj.

The restrictions have been imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order, he said.

Two militants, including top Hizbul Mujahideen ultra Sameer Ahmad alias Tiger, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Drabgam area of Pulwama District on Monday.&nbsp

Meanwhile, a civilian was killed in the security forces' action against protestors near the scene of gun battle.&nbsp

Separatists, under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), had called for a strike to protest the killings.

The strike affected normal life in the Valley as most of the shops and other business establishments were shut, while public transport was off the roads, officials said.

Schools and colleges remained closed while universities postponed the examinations scheduled to be held Tuesday. 
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Restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar, Pulwama and Kulgam of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in view of a strike call by separatists to protest the killing of a civilian near the site of an encounter with security forces

Restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar, Pulwama and Kulgam of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in view of a strike call by separatists to protest the killing of a civilian near the site of an encounter with security forces. A police official said the curbs have been imposed in police station areas of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal, Maisuma, Kralkhud and Maharajgunj. The restrictions have been imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order, he said. Two militants, including top Hizbul Mujahideen ultra Sameer Ahmad alias Tiger, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Drabgam area of Pulwama District on Monday. Meanwhile, a civilian was killed in the security forces' action against protestors near the scene of gun battle. Separatists, under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), had called for a strike to protest the killings. The strike affected normal life in the Valley as most of the shops and other business establishments were shut, while public transport was off the roads, officials said. Schools and colleges remained closed while universities postponed the examinations scheduled to be held Tuesday.

Restrictions imposed in J&K as separatists protest civilian's death in encounter

The Jammu and Kashmir police have neutralised the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-encounter-underway-between-terrorists-security-forces-133716">terrorists who were involved in civilian killings </a>and attacks on security forces in Pulwama on Monday.

The police&nbspsaid that two terrorists were killed after forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the region.

The operation was launched after the police force received special inputs.

The police emphasised that the killing of one terrorist, Sameer Ahmed Butt, was&nbspimportant for the forces as he was active in civilian killings and attacks on security forces since 2016.

A day before the security forces had gunned down two terrorists, Sameer Tiger and Aaqib Khan, in an encounter in Pulwama's Drabgam district. 
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The police said that two terrorists were killed after forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the region

The Jammu and Kashmir police have neutralised the terrorists who were involved in civilian killings and attacks on security forces in Pulwama on Monday. The police&nbspsaid that two terrorists were killed after forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the region. The operation was launched after the police force received special inputs. The police emphasised that the killing of one terrorist, Sameer Ahmed Butt, was&nbspimportant for the forces as he was active in civilian killings and attacks on security forces since 2016. A day before the security forces had gunned down two terrorists, Sameer Tiger and Aaqib Khan, in an encounter in Pulwama's Drabgam district. (With inputs from ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist involved in civilian killings, attacks on security forces killed

The People`s Democratic Party(PDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir is all set for a cabinet reshuffle the state cabinet on Monday noon.

The much-awaited reshuffle likely to see some new faces from the BJP.

The BJP had asked all its nine ministers to resign on April 17 to enable the party to bring in new faces.A day before the reshuffle, Nirmal Singh resigned as Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to sources, Singh will now be made a speaker.BJP leader Kavinder Gupta will take over as the new Deputy Chief Minister of the state.

BJP`s new ministers Rajiv Jasrotia, Shakti Parihar, Sat Sharma, Kavinder Gupta, Mohd Khalil Band, Mod Ashraf Mir and others will take the oath.

The Mehbooba Mufti-led government can have a maximum of 25 ministers, including the chief minister, out of which 14 portfolios are with the PDP and the remaining with the BJP.&nbsp;

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The BJP is expected to bring in some new faces in the much-awaited reshuffle in the Mehbooba Mufti-led Jammu and Kashmir government.

The People`s Democratic Party(PDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir is all set for a cabinet reshuffle the state cabinet on Monday noon. The much-awaited reshuffle likely to see some new faces from the BJP. The BJP had asked all its nine ministers to resign on April 17 to enable the party to bring in new faces.A day before the reshuffle, Nirmal Singh resigned as Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. According to sources, Singh will now be made a speaker.BJP leader Kavinder Gupta will take over as the new Deputy Chief Minister of the state. BJP`s new ministers Rajiv Jasrotia, Shakti Parihar, Sat Sharma, Kavinder Gupta, Mohd Khalil Band, Mod Ashraf Mir and others will take the oath. The Mehbooba Mufti-led government can have a maximum of 25 ministers, including the chief minister, out of which 14 portfolios are with the PDP and the remaining with the BJP.

Jammu and Kashmir cabinet reshuffle today

An MLA who reportedly attended the rally taken out in Kathua in support of the suspected rapists of an eight-year-old girl has been sworn in as a Jammu and Kashmir cabinet minister.&nbsp;

The MLA in question is Rajiv Jasrotia, who represents Kathua in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly speaker Kavinder Gupta and seven others were on Monday sworn in as ministers in the state's PDP-BJP government led by Mehbooba Mufti .

The reshuffle is a result of BJP ministers Lal Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga resigning from the cabinet earlier this month after they were criticised for taking part in the same rally Jasrotia is reported to have attended.&nbsp;

The move was attacked on Twitter by former chief minister Omar Abdullah.&nbsp;

"2 BJP ministers removed in J&K for attending a pro-rapist rally & a MLA who is reported to have attended the same rally is promoted as a minister. Why are the BJP/ @MehboobaMufti &nbsp;confused about where they stand on the #Kathua rape?" he tweeted.&nbsp;

Congress leader Priyanka Chaturvedi also took to Twitter to slam the BJP.&nbsp;

"As per news reports BJP MLA who attended the pro-rapist rally in Kathua, Rajeev Jasrotia, is now a minister in the cabinet reshuffle. BJP protects rapists and promotes rape apologists. Shame," Chaturvedi tweeted.&nbsp;

Kavinder Gupta will take over as the state's deputy chief minister from Nirmal Singh, who submitted his resignation last night.&nbsp;

Gupta himself <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-rape-a-small-issue-says-jks-new-deputy-cm-kavinder-gupta-133801">ran into trouble</a> on Monday when, after his swearing in, he referred to the Kathua gang rape — which sent shockwaves through the nation — as a "minor incident".&nbsp;

'2 BJP ministers removed in J&K for attending a pro-rapist rally & a MLA who is reported to have attended the same rally is promoted as a minister. Why are the BJP/ @MehboobaMufti confused about where they stand on the #Kathua rape?' Omar Abdullah tweeted

An MLA who reportedly attended the rally taken out in Kathua in support of the suspected rapists of an eight-year-old girl has been sworn in as a Jammu and Kashmir cabinet minister. The MLA in question is Rajiv Jasrotia, who represents Kathua in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly. Jammu and Kashmir Assembly speaker Kavinder Gupta and seven others were on Monday sworn in as ministers in the state's PDP-BJP government led by Mehbooba Mufti . The reshuffle is a result of BJP ministers Lal Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga resigning from the cabinet earlier this month after they were criticised for taking part in the same rally Jasrotia is reported to have attended. The move was attacked on Twitter by former chief minister Omar Abdullah. "2 BJP ministers removed in J&K for attending a pro-rapist rally & a MLA who is reported to have attended the same rally is promoted as a minister. Why are the BJP/ @MehboobaMufti confused about where they stand on the #Kathua rape?" he tweeted. Congress leader Priyanka Chaturvedi also took to Twitter to slam the BJP. "As per news reports BJP MLA who attended the pro-rapist rally in Kathua, Rajeev Jasrotia, is now a minister in the cabinet reshuffle. BJP protects rapists and promotes rape apologists. Shame," Chaturvedi tweeted. Kavinder Gupta will take over as the state's deputy chief minister from Nirmal Singh, who submitted his resignation last night. Gupta himself ran into trouble on Monday when, after his swearing in, he referred to the Kathua gang rape — which sent shockwaves through the nation — as a "minor incident".

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