<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-supreme-court-judges-speak-out-pm-modi-meets-law-minister-ravi-shankar-prasad-29324" target="_blank">Let the nation decide on CJI&#39;s impeachment: Supreme Court judges in press conference</a></p>

<p>India&#39;s Attorney General K K Venugopal met the Chief Justice (CJI)&nbsp;of India&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-first-4-supreme-court-judges-speak-on-corruption-29314">Dipak Misra</a>&nbsp;after four judges addressed the media for the first time.&nbsp;Four sitting Supreme Court judges Justice Lokur, Justice Kurian Joseph, Justice Chelameswar and Justice Ranjan Gogoi&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-justice-chelameshwar-and-other-senior-supreme-court-judges-said-in-open-meet-today-29316">addressed the media</a>&nbsp;for the first time on differences with the CJI earlier in the day.&nbsp;Asked whether they wanted the Chief Justice to be impeached, Justice Chelameswar said, &quot;let the nation decide.&quot;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-first-4-supreme-court-judges-speak-on-corruption-29314" target="_blank">&#39;We failed to convince the Chief Justice of India,&#39; say 4 senior judges in first ever open meet</a></p>

<p>The judges criticised Supreme Court&#39;s distribution of cases to judges and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-justice-chelameshwar-and-other-senior-supreme-court-judges-said-in-open-meet-today-29316">raised concerns</a>&nbsp;about judicial appointments. &quot;We were left with no choice but to address the media, we have failed to convince the Chief Justice,&quot; Justice Chelameswar said on the lawns of his residence in New Delhi. &quot;The four of us are convinced that unless this institution is preserved and it maintains its equanimity, democracy will not survive in this country,&quot;.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-takes-exception-to-indias-cartosat-2s-satellite-launch-29356" target="_blank">Pakistan takes exception to India&#39;s Cartosat-2s satellite launch</a></p>

<p>Taking exception to India&#39;s 100th satellite+, Pakistan said that such pursuits should not be directed towards a build-up of destabilizing military capabilities, which can negatively impact the regional strategic stability.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hafiz-saeed-criticises-pakistan-government-for-not-ushering-islamic-rule-in-country-29309" target="_blank">Hafiz Saeed criticises Pakistan government for not ushering Islamic rule in country</a></p>

<p>The Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief and UN-designated global terrorist Hafiz Saeed has lashed out at the Pakistan government for not ushering Islamic rule in the country. &quot;They have started this work by finishing the message of Prophet Muhammad. Let us unite and pledge that we would not let it happen,&quot; Saeed has said at an event.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-do-teachers-in-jk-use-separate-map-for-state-asks-army-chief-29358" target="_blank">&#39;Why do teachers in J&amp;K use separate map for state?&#39; asks Army Chief</a></p>

<p>Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday said that schools in Jammu and Kashmir are instilling wrong information into students&#39; mind by showing them a separate map of their state and not as one Indian map.</p>

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Let the nation decide on CJI's impeachment: Supreme Court judges in press conference India's Attorney General K K Venugopal met the Chief Justice (CJI) of India Dipak Misra after four judges addressed the media for the first time. Four sitting Supreme Court judges Justice Lokur, Justice Kurian Joseph, Justice Chelameswar and Justice Ranjan Gogoi addressed the media for the first time on differences with the CJI earlier in the day. Asked whether they wanted the Chief Justice to be impeached, Justice Chelameswar said, "let the nation decide." 'We failed to convince the Chief Justice of India,' say 4 senior judges in first ever open meet The judges criticised Supreme Court's distribution of cases to judges and raised concerns about judicial appointments. "We were left with no choice but to address the media, we have failed to convince the Chief Justice," Justice Chelameswar said on the lawns of his residence in New Delhi. "The four of us are convinced that unless this institution is preserved and it maintains its equanimity, democracy will not survive in this country,". Pakistan takes exception to India's Cartosat-2s satellite launch Taking exception to India's 100th satellite+, Pakistan said that such pursuits should not be directed towards a build-up of destabilizing military capabilities, which can negatively impact the regional strategic stability. Hafiz Saeed criticises Pakistan government for not ushering Islamic rule in country The Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief and UN-designated global terrorist Hafiz Saeed has lashed out at the Pakistan government for not ushering Islamic rule in the country. "They have started this work by finishing the message of Prophet Muhammad. Let us unite and pledge that we would not let it happen," Saeed has said at an event. 'Why do teachers in J&K use separate map for state?' asks Army Chief Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday said that schools in Jammu and Kashmir are instilling wrong information into students' mind by showing them a separate map of their state and not as one Indian map.

WION Evening News brief, January 12, 2018

<p>Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday said that schools in Jammu and Kashmir are instilling wrong information into students&#39; mind by showing them a separate map of their state and not as one Indian map.</p>

<p>&quot;In the schools in Jammu and Kashmir, what teachers are teaching should not be taught. In schools, there can be seen two maps - one of India another of Jammu and Kashmir. Why do we need a separate map for the state? What does it teach the children?&quot; Rawat said addressing the media ahead of the Army Day on January 15.</p>

<p>On <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-should-not-expect-us-to-do-its-work-army-chief-on-pakistan-29340">combating terrorism</a> in Jammu and Kashmir, General Rawat asserted, &quot;We may have neutralised several terrorists but we have also caught 39 of them alive because we wanted to give them a second chance.&quot;</p>

<p>He also called for changing India&#39;s focus from the western frontier to the northern one in the wake of growing Chinese presence in India&#39;s neighbourhood like Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, which have traditionally close ties with New Delhi.</p>

<p>&quot;For too long, we have kept our focus on the western front. I think time has come for us to focus on the northern border. Therefore our infrastructure development on the northern border has to be speeded up,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>General Rawat said countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have to be kept on board as part of a broader strategy to deal with China.</p>

<p>&quot;I think we cannot allow the neighbourhood to be drifted away from us - whether it is Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or Afghanistan. These nations have to be kept on board, and I think we have to put in our wholehearted effort to ensure we continue to support them,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>&quot;We are seeking support of other nations, group of nations in the region, to see that we are not isolated completely in a situation in Asia against an assertive China. That is the next step that is being taken and therefore you will find that a quadrilateral is formed,&quot; General Rawat said.</p>

<p>In November last year, India, Japan, Australia and the US had set the ball rolling for forming a quadrilateral coalition in the Indo-Pacific region to pursue their common interests, a move seen as a measure to counter growing Chinese influence.</p>

<p>He said there are other countries that are coming on board to support India in whatever way they can.</p>

<p>&quot;At the military level, we know that if there is a threat from China, we have to be prepared for it,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>He said by keeping these nations with it, India would be able to make sure that the assertiveness that China is showing against it is balenced in some way.</p>

<p>&quot;That is the approach we are taking. We know China is a powerful country but let us also not forget that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-may-be-a-powerful-country-but-india-is-not-a-weak-nation-either-army-chief-gen-bipin-rawat-29325">we are not a weak nation</a>. Let&#39;s not get so worried. We are dealing with the situation. We are confident we will be able to handle the situation,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day-long standoff in Doklam starting in June last year after the Indian side stopped construction of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army. Bhutan and China have a dispute over Doklam. The face-off ended on August 28.</p>

<p>General Rawat said China has been keeping its troops in north Doklam.</p>

<p>He said India is dealing with China at different levels including through diplomatic engagement.</p>


He also called for changing India's focus from the western frontier to the northern one in the wake of growing Chinese presence in India's neighbourhood.

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday said that schools in Jammu and Kashmir are instilling wrong information into students' mind by showing them a separate map of their state and not as one Indian map. "In the schools in Jammu and Kashmir, what teachers are teaching should not be taught. In schools, there can be seen two maps - one of India another of Jammu and Kashmir. Why do we need a separate map for the state? What does it teach the children?" Rawat said addressing the media ahead of the Army Day on January 15. On combating terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, General Rawat asserted, "We may have neutralised several terrorists but we have also caught 39 of them alive because we wanted to give them a second chance." He also called for changing India's focus from the western frontier to the northern one in the wake of growing Chinese presence in India's neighbourhood like Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, which have traditionally close ties with New Delhi. "For too long, we have kept our focus on the western front. I think time has come for us to focus on the northern border. Therefore our infrastructure development on the northern border has to be speeded up," he said. General Rawat said countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have to be kept on board as part of a broader strategy to deal with China. "I think we cannot allow the neighbourhood to be drifted away from us - whether it is Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or Afghanistan. These nations have to be kept on board, and I think we have to put in our wholehearted effort to ensure we continue to support them," he said. "We are seeking support of other nations, group of nations in the region, to see that we are not isolated completely in a situation in Asia against an assertive China. That is the next step that is being taken and therefore you will find that a quadrilateral is formed," General Rawat said. In November last year, India, Japan, Australia and the US had set the ball rolling for forming a quadrilateral coalition in the Indo-Pacific region to pursue their common interests, a move seen as a measure to counter growing Chinese influence. He said there are other countries that are coming on board to support India in whatever way they can. "At the military level, we know that if there is a threat from China, we have to be prepared for it," he said. He said by keeping these nations with it, India would be able to make sure that the assertiveness that China is showing against it is balenced in some way. "That is the approach we are taking. We know China is a powerful country but let us also not forget that we are not a weak nation. Let's not get so worried. We are dealing with the situation. We are confident we will be able to handle the situation," he said. Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day-long standoff in Doklam starting in June last year after the Indian side stopped construction of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army. Bhutan and China have a dispute over Doklam. The face-off ended on August 28. General Rawat said China has been keeping its troops in north Doklam. He said India is dealing with China at different levels including through diplomatic engagement.

'Why do teachers in J&K use separate map for state?' asks Army Chief

<p>The intense cold wave sweeping north India tightened its grip over Jammu and Kashmir as Drass and Kargil in Ladakh region recorded bone-chilling night temperature of minus 33.5 and 23.6 degrees Celsius respectively - lowest so far in the state this season.</p>

<p>Leh was the second coldest town in the state with the minimum temperature recorded at minus 17 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>Weather department has predicted that the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cold-wave-tightens-grip-over-north-india-29041">cold wave conditions</a> will continue in the Valley and the Ladakh region for at least another three to four days. Many water bodies, including the Dal Lake in Srinagar, have partially frozen due to the intense cold wave.</p>

<p>The night temperature in Srinagar slipped to the season&#39;s lowest at -6.2 degrees Celsius, a MeT department official said.</p>

<p>This was the third straight night when the minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at -6.0 degres Celsius or below.</p>

<p>The Kashmir valley is witnessing the 40-day long harsh winter cold known the &#39;Chillai Kalan&quot; which will end on January 30.</p>

<p>Pahalgam recorded minus 7.5 and Gulmarg minus 8.6 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>Biting cold conditions persisted in parts of Himachal Pradesh. The high-altitude tribal areas groaned as the minimum temperature in the hills ranged between minus 13 degrees Celsius and minus 20 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>Keylong and Kalpa, in tribal Lahaul and Spiti, and Kinnaur recorded a low of minus 7.2 degrees Celsius and minus 3.4 degrees Celsius respectively.</p>


Weather department has predicted that the cold wave conditions will continue in the Valley and the Ladakh region for at least another three to four days.

The intense cold wave sweeping north India tightened its grip over Jammu and Kashmir as Drass and Kargil in Ladakh region recorded bone-chilling night temperature of minus 33.5 and 23.6 degrees Celsius respectively - lowest so far in the state this season. Leh was the second coldest town in the state with the minimum temperature recorded at minus 17 degrees Celsius. Weather department has predicted that the cold wave conditions will continue in the Valley and the Ladakh region for at least another three to four days. Many water bodies, including the Dal Lake in Srinagar, have partially frozen due to the intense cold wave. The night temperature in Srinagar slipped to the season's lowest at -6.2 degrees Celsius, a MeT department official said. This was the third straight night when the minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at -6.0 degres Celsius or below. The Kashmir valley is witnessing the 40-day long harsh winter cold known the 'Chillai Kalan" which will end on January 30. Pahalgam recorded minus 7.5 and Gulmarg minus 8.6 degrees Celsius. Biting cold conditions persisted in parts of Himachal Pradesh. The high-altitude tribal areas groaned as the minimum temperature in the hills ranged between minus 13 degrees Celsius and minus 20 degrees Celsius. Keylong and Kalpa, in tribal Lahaul and Spiti, and Kinnaur recorded a low of minus 7.2 degrees Celsius and minus 3.4 degrees Celsius respectively.

At minus 23.6°C, Kargil in J&K records season's lowest temperature

<p>While speaking at the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, chief minister Mahbooba Mufti said &quot;whatever the state will get, it will get from India only, Jammu and Kashmir will not get anything from any other country&quot;.</p>

<p>She asked the people of the state that if they do not accept India&#39;s constitution, Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s constitution, which constitution are they going to follow?&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also said that Jammu and Kashmir had the most empowered assembly in the country. Referring to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), she said it was implemented in the entire country at one go&nbsp;but that it came to Jammu and Kashmir only after a proper debate in the assembly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She also requested in the assembly that the political issue should not be &quot;hijacked&quot; as a religious issue. She said whatever may be going on in the country, but there is harmony in the state alliance.</p>

<p>She said it feels great to see religious diversity in the morning when bells in the temple, gurbani and morning azaan&nbsp;are heard.</p>

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The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister asked the people of the state that if they do not accept India's constitution or Jammu and Kashmir's constitution, then which constitution are they going to follow`

While speaking at the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, chief minister Mahbooba Mufti said "whatever the state will get, it will get from India only, Jammu and Kashmir will not get anything from any other country". She asked the people of the state that if they do not accept India's constitution, Jammu and Kashmir's constitution, which constitution are they going to follow? She also said that Jammu and Kashmir had the most empowered assembly in the country. Referring to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), she said it was implemented in the entire country at one go but that it came to Jammu and Kashmir only after a proper debate in the assembly. Hum J&K constitution ko, mulk ki constitution ko nahi maante, to kis ko maante hain?Fir aapko milne waala kya hai?Kahan se milega? Mai aaj record pe ye baat laana chahti hun-J&K ke jo bhi log hain- jo milne waala hai isi mulq se milega aur kahin se kuch nahi milega:Mehbooba Mufti pic.twitter.com/oEVeyuiuRP — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2018 × She also requested in the assembly that the political issue should not be "hijacked" as a religious issue. She said whatever may be going on in the country, but there is harmony in the state alliance. She said it feels great to see religious diversity in the morning when bells in the temple, gurbani and morning azaan are heard. Ek jo political issue hai, usko religious issue ki tarah hijack na kiya jaaye. Mulq mein kya ho raha hai, kya nahin ho raha hai, magar hamari alliance mein harmony hai. Itna accha lagta hai jab subah mandir ki ghanti, uske baad azaan or din ko gurbani sunti hun: Mehbooba Mufti pic.twitter.com/69mhkySGdz — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2018 ×

Whatever you get, you will get from India: Mehbooba Mufti in J&K assembly

<p>Goods worth Rs 3432.94 crore were traded between business establishments of Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) via two LoC points of Chakan-Da-Bagh and Salamabad along the Indo-Pak border during last three years. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The information was provided by Jammu and Kashmir Industries Minister Chander Prakash Ganga in a written reply to a question of National Conference MLC Shehnaz Ganai in the state Legislative Council today. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The value of items traded by the Indian businessmen in the state during the three-year period amounted to Rs 1676.77 crore while that by the PoK businessmen stood at Rs 1756.17 crore for the same period, the minister said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Items worth Rs 2367.82 crore were traded via Salamabad crossing point in Uri area of Baramulla district (Kashmir) along the Indo-Pak border and Rs 1065.12 crore worth trade was conducted via Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point in Poonch district of Jammu region, Ganga elaborated. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As many as 21 items are traded along these points between traders of PoK and J&amp;K since the trade started in 2005, he said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The state government, in terms of cabinet decision, has conveyed its agreement for establishing the banking facility for cross-LoC trade to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, he said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A final decision, however, is to be taken up further by the Indian government in consultation and mutual agreement with the Government of Pakistan, he said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, the state government has also conveyed its support and agreement to the opening of seven additional trade routes and two additional contact and meeting points as recommended by the working groups, he said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A final decision in this regard is to be taken by the governments of the two countries, the minister added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>He said the state has requested the Centre to include 21 more items in the list of the trade items. He added that a final decision is to be taken following due process of the bilateral diplomatic protocol.</p>


The value of items traded by the Indian businessmen in the state during the three-year period amounted to Rs 1676.77 cr while that by the PoK businessmen stood at Rs 1756.17 cr

Goods worth Rs 3432.94 crore were traded between business establishments of Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) via two LoC points of Chakan-Da-Bagh and Salamabad along the Indo-Pak border during last three years. The information was provided by Jammu and Kashmir Industries Minister Chander Prakash Ganga in a written reply to a question of National Conference MLC Shehnaz Ganai in the state Legislative Council today. The value of items traded by the Indian businessmen in the state during the three-year period amounted to Rs 1676.77 crore while that by the PoK businessmen stood at Rs 1756.17 crore for the same period, the minister said. Items worth Rs 2367.82 crore were traded via Salamabad crossing point in Uri area of Baramulla district (Kashmir) along the Indo-Pak border and Rs 1065.12 crore worth trade was conducted via Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point in Poonch district of Jammu region, Ganga elaborated. As many as 21 items are traded along these points between traders of PoK and J&K since the trade started in 2005, he said. The state government, in terms of cabinet decision, has conveyed its agreement for establishing the banking facility for cross-LoC trade to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, he said. A final decision, however, is to be taken up further by the Indian government in consultation and mutual agreement with the Government of Pakistan, he said. Similarly, the state government has also conveyed its support and agreement to the opening of seven additional trade routes and two additional contact and meeting points as recommended by the working groups, he said. A final decision in this regard is to be taken by the governments of the two countries, the minister added. He said the state has requested the Centre to include 21 more items in the list of the trade items. He added that a final decision is to be taken following due process of the bilateral diplomatic protocol.

Jammu and Kashmir: Goods over Rs 3,432 crore traded via two LoC points in 3 years  

<p>Two militants were killed by security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said on Tuesday. The encounter is still on.</p>

<p>&quot;Two militants have been killed so far in an anti- insurgency operation in Larnoo area of Kokernag in Anantnag district,&quot; an Army official said.</p>

<p>According to reports, a group of terrorists is believed to be hiding in a residential premises in the area.</p>

<p>On Monday, a terrorist was killed in an encounter with a police party in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The gunbattle started after the terrorist opened fire on the police party in Zuhama, Chadoora of Budgam district.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)</em></p>


Indian security forces opened fire on terrorists in Anantnag's Larnoo area today

Two militants were killed by security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said on Tuesday. The encounter is still on. "Two militants have been killed so far in an anti- insurgency operation in Larnoo area of Kokernag in Anantnag district," an Army official said. According to reports, a group of terrorists is believed to be hiding in a residential premises in the area. On Monday, a terrorist was killed in an encounter with a police party in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The gunbattle started after the terrorist opened fire on the police party in Zuhama, Chadoora of Budgam district. (With inputs from PTI)

2 terrorists killed by security forces in J&K encounter: Army

<p>The cold wave sweeping northern India tightened its grip in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and parts of Himachal Pradesh, as dense fog forced the Indian Railways to cancel 22 trains and reschedule another eight.</p>

<p>Delhi recorded the season&#39;s lowest minimum temperature at 4.2 degrees Celsius, three notches below the average, the Met office in the national capital said.</p>

<p>Dense fog delayed 45 north-bound trains, while eight were rescheduled and 22 were cancelled by the Railways.</p>

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<p>The night temperature in Srinagar slipped to the season&#39;s lowest at -6.2C, a MeT department official said in Srinagar.</p>

<p>This was the third straight night when the minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at -6.0C or below.</p>

<p>Many water bodies in the the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir have partially frozen due to the intense cold wave. The Dal Lake partially froze early today, but a bright sunshine through the day defroze the popular lake&#39;s surface.</p>

<p>Elsewhere in the Kashmir Valley, the minimum temperature stayed several degrees below the freezing point.</p>

<p>Biting cold conditions persisted in parts of Himachal Pradesh. The high-altitude tribal areas groaned as the minimum temperature in the hills ranged between -13C and -20C.</p>

<p>Keylong and Kalpa, in tribal Lahaul and Spiti, and Kinnaur recorded a low of -7.2C and -3.4C respectively.</p>

<p>The temperature during daytime, however, rose by 2-3 degrees in Himachal, including in Una, which recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 25.8C.</p>

<p>Punjab, Haryana and their common capital Chandigarh remained under the grip of intense cold conditions. Narnaul recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the states at 0.2C.</p>

<p>The minimum temperature remained up to five degrees below the normal in parts of Punjab and Haryana, the MeT office in Chandigarh said.</p>

<p>The minimum temperature in Chandigarh was 3.4C.</p>

<p>In the desert-state Rajasthan, Bhilwara, Alwar, Churu, Sikar, Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh and Pilani districts reeled under the cold wave.</p>

<p>Alwar was recorded the coldest place in the state at 0.3C, followed by 1.5C in Sikar, 2C each in hill station Mount Abu and Churu, and 2.2C in Sriganganagar.</p>

<p>In Uttar Pradesh, the Met office in Lucknow said the day temperature fell markedly in Bareilly division. The lowest minimum temperature in the state was in Meerut at 2.9C.<br />
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The Met office has forecast dry weather in Uttar Pradesh during the next 24 hours, with shallow to moderate fog at a few places over eastern and western UP.&nbsp;</p>


Delhi recorded the season's lowest minimum temperature at 4.2 degrees Celsius

The cold wave sweeping northern India tightened its grip in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and parts of Himachal Pradesh, as dense fog forced the Indian Railways to cancel 22 trains and reschedule another eight. Delhi recorded the season's lowest minimum temperature at 4.2 degrees Celsius, three notches below the average, the Met office in the national capital said. Dense fog delayed 45 north-bound trains, while eight were rescheduled and 22 were cancelled by the Railways. Also read: Kejriwal blames LG for deaths due to cold, says he appointed 'useless officer' The night temperature in Srinagar slipped to the season's lowest at -6.2C, a MeT department official said in Srinagar. This was the third straight night when the minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at -6.0C or below. Many water bodies in the the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir have partially frozen due to the intense cold wave. The Dal Lake partially froze early today, but a bright sunshine through the day defroze the popular lake's surface. Elsewhere in the Kashmir Valley, the minimum temperature stayed several degrees below the freezing point. Biting cold conditions persisted in parts of Himachal Pradesh. The high-altitude tribal areas groaned as the minimum temperature in the hills ranged between -13C and -20C. Keylong and Kalpa, in tribal Lahaul and Spiti, and Kinnaur recorded a low of -7.2C and -3.4C respectively. The temperature during daytime, however, rose by 2-3 degrees in Himachal, including in Una, which recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 25.8C. Punjab, Haryana and their common capital Chandigarh remained under the grip of intense cold conditions. Narnaul recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the states at 0.2C. The minimum temperature remained up to five degrees below the normal in parts of Punjab and Haryana, the MeT office in Chandigarh said. The minimum temperature in Chandigarh was 3.4C. In the desert-state Rajasthan, Bhilwara, Alwar, Churu, Sikar, Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh and Pilani districts reeled under the cold wave. Alwar was recorded the coldest place in the state at 0.3C, followed by 1.5C in Sikar, 2C each in hill station Mount Abu and Churu, and 2.2C in Sriganganagar. In Uttar Pradesh, the Met office in Lucknow said the day temperature fell markedly in Bareilly division. The lowest minimum temperature in the state was in Meerut at 2.9C. The Met office has forecast dry weather in Uttar Pradesh during the next 24 hours, with shallow to moderate fog at a few places over eastern and western UP.

Cold wave tightens grip over north India

<p>Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has raised questions over the government-appointed <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pmo-has-undermined-dineshwar-sharmas-status-omar-abdullah-23717" target="_blank">interlocutor in Jammu and Kashmir</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While addressing the state assembly, Abdullah said today that they are not aware of Dineshwar Sharma&#39;s role in Jammu and Kashmir. He questioned whether Dineshwar Sharma was a spokesperson, an interlocutor or a special representative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We don&#39;t know what Dineshwar Sharma&#39;s role is? Is he a spokesman, an interlocutor or a special representative? Is there a time frame or will he be here indefinitely?&quot;, Omar Abdullah said.</p>

<p>Omar Abdullah hit out at the state government saying that they blamed him for the creation of &quot;Burhan Wani&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also asked the Jammu and Kashmir government that if they were aware of how many Burhan Wanis had been born in the last one-and-a-half years.&nbsp;</p>

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While addressing the state assembly, Abdullah questioned that if he was a spokesperson, an interlocutor or a special representative

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has raised questions over the government-appointed interlocutor in Jammu and Kashmir. While addressing the state assembly, Abdullah said today that they are not aware of Dineshwar Sharma's role in Jammu and Kashmir. He questioned whether Dineshwar Sharma was a spokesperson, an interlocutor or a special representative. "We don't know what Dineshwar Sharma's role is? Is he a spokesman, an interlocutor or a special representative? Is there a time frame or will he be here indefinitely?", Omar Abdullah said. Omar Abdullah hit out at the state government saying that they blamed him for the creation of "Burhan Wani". He also asked the Jammu and Kashmir government that if they were aware of how many Burhan Wanis had been born in the last one-and-a-half years. We don't know what Dineshwar Sharma's role is? Is he is a spokesman, an interlocutor or a special representative? Is there a time frame or will he be here indefinitely?: Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah in J&K assembly pic.twitter.com/3eNKkQgFWp — ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018 × Aapne (J&K govt) mujhse kaha tha ki Burhan Wani ko paida karne main mera role hai. Par kabhi aapne socha ki in dedh saalon mein aapne kitne Burhan Wani paida kiye? Mujh par agar ek ka ilzaam hai toh aap par kitno ka hai? Iss baat ka apko ehsaas hona chahiye: Omar Abdullah pic.twitter.com/HgHoS5HuJP — ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018 ×

We don't know what Dineshwar Sharma's role is: Omar Abdullah

<p>A terrorist&nbsp;was killed&nbsp;today in an encounter with police party in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The gunbattle started after the terrorist opened fire on the police party in Zuhama, Chadoora of Budgam district.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/governments-hard-approach-in-kashmir-not-working-chidambaram-tweets-bjp-calls-him-pakistani-poodle-28799" target="_blank">Government&#39;s &#39;hard&#39; approach in Kashmir not working, Chidambaram tweets; BJP calls him &#39;Pakistani poodle&#39;</a></p>

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The gunbattle started after the terrorist opened fire on the police party in Zuhama, Chadoora of Budgam district

A terrorist was killed today in an encounter with police party in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The gunbattle started after the terrorist opened fire on the police party in Zuhama, Chadoora of Budgam district. Also read: Government's 'hard' approach in Kashmir not working, Chidambaram tweets; BJP calls him 'Pakistani poodle' #UPDATE: One terrorist killed in the encounter which ensued after firing on police party in Zuhama, Chadoora of Budgam district. More details awaited. #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) January 8, 2018 × #Visuals from site of ongoing encounter in Zuhama, Chadoora of Budgam district where one terrorist was killed (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/ixQofF6PX0 — ANI (@ANI) January 8, 2018 × More details awaited.

J&K: 1 terrorist killed in encounter in Budgam district

<p>Mannan Bashir Wani, a research scholar from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has reportedly joined a terrorist group in Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The research scholar, who hails from Kupwara in Kashmir, was today expelled by the Aligarh Muslim University authorities in the wake of reports alleging that he may have joined a terrorist group.&nbsp;A team of senior AMU officials sealed Mannan Basheer Wani&#39;s room this morning immediately after they received a letter from the Aligarh Superintendent of Police about his alleged &quot;nefarious&quot; activities, university officials said.</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/highest-number-of-youth-joined-militant-group-in-2017-report-27600" target="_blank">Highest number of Kashmiri youth joined militant groups in 2017: Report</a></p>

<p>A recent Facebook post hints that the 26-year-old scholar joined the group &quot;Hizbul Mujahideen&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wani, in a Facebook post, was seen holding an assault rifle. The caption of the picture indicated that he joined the&nbsp;group on January 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a media&nbsp;report, the research scholar was driven to join the militant group after he was humiliated by the armed forces in November 2017. He said the car he was travelling in was stopped four times by armed forces and each time he had to get down to prove his identity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report also said that he was mocked by an army officer from resembling a militant commander.&nbsp;The picture caption said that his code name is Hamzah Bai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wani, pursuing PhD&nbsp;in Geology at Aligarh Muslim University,&nbsp;had taken a break from his university to visit his family in Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A local news agency stated that Wani hails from a well-off family and is a son of a lecturer.<br />
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The Senior Superintendent of Police Kupwara Shamsher Hussain has said that his family was unable to contact Wani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AMU Proctor, Professor Mohsin Khan, meanwhile, told PTI that the University had set &quot;up a comprehensive inquiry into the entire matter&quot; and is also taking further necessary steps for stepping up security in hostels of the university.<br />
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According to a media report the research scholar was driven to join the militant group after he was humiliated by the armed forces

Mannan Bashir Wani, a research scholar from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has reportedly joined a terrorist group in Kashmir. The research scholar, who hails from Kupwara in Kashmir, was today expelled by the Aligarh Muslim University authorities in the wake of reports alleging that he may have joined a terrorist group. A team of senior AMU officials sealed Mannan Basheer Wani's room this morning immediately after they received a letter from the Aligarh Superintendent of Police about his alleged "nefarious" activities, university officials said. Also read: Highest number of Kashmiri youth joined militant groups in 2017: Report A recent Facebook post hints that the 26-year-old scholar joined the group "Hizbul Mujahideen". Wani, in a Facebook post, was seen holding an assault rifle. The caption of the picture indicated that he joined the group on January 5. According to a media report, the research scholar was driven to join the militant group after he was humiliated by the armed forces in November 2017. He said the car he was travelling in was stopped four times by armed forces and each time he had to get down to prove his identity. The report also said that he was mocked by an army officer from resembling a militant commander. The picture caption said that his code name is Hamzah Bai. Wani, pursuing PhD in Geology at Aligarh Muslim University, had taken a break from his university to visit his family in Kashmir. A local news agency stated that Wani hails from a well-off family and is a son of a lecturer. The Senior Superintendent of Police Kupwara Shamsher Hussain has said that his family was unable to contact Wani. AMU Proctor, Professor Mohsin Khan, meanwhile, told PTI that the University had set "up a comprehensive inquiry into the entire matter" and is also taking further necessary steps for stepping up security in hostels of the university.

AMU PhD scholar joins Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir, expelled

<p>Four policemen were killed and one&nbsp;seriously injured in an IED blast in Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Baramulla district on Saturday.</p>

<p>The blast took place in the Sapore&#39;s main market. The explosive device was placed near a shop in a lane between the &#39;Chotta Bazaar&#39; and &#39;Bada Bazaar&#39;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The blast was triggered when the police vehicle ran over the IED.</p>

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<p>Three of the four policemen were identified as ASI Irshad, M Amin and Ghulam Nabi, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The fourth policeman succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital.</p>

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<p>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti took to Twitter to condemn the attack. &nbsp;</p>

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The blast was triggered when the police vehicle ran over the IED

Four policemen were killed and one seriously injured in an IED blast in Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday. The blast took place in the Sapore's main market. The explosive device was placed near a shop in a lane between the 'Chotta Bazaar' and 'Bada Bazaar'. The blast was triggered when the police vehicle ran over the IED. More #visuals from Baramulla where 4 Policemen have lost their lives after an IED blast by terrorists in Sopore #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/BLybHzhaFl — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2018 × Three of the four policemen were identified as ASI Irshad, M Amin and Ghulam Nabi, media reports said. The fourth policeman succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital. #Visuals from Baramulla: 3 Policemen have lost their lives & 2 are seriously injured after an IED blast by terrorists in Sopore #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/k4TCaLRxx2 — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2018 × Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti took to Twitter to condemn the attack. Pained to hear that four policeman have been killed in an IED explosion in Sopore. My deepest condolences to their families. — Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) January 6, 2018 × The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway to nab the terrorists.

J&K: 4 policemen killed, 1 injured in IED blast in Sapore

<p>Security agencies have flashed an alert after an SUV with a &quot;JK&quot; numberplate belonging to the CRPF was stolen from outside a camp of the force late last month, official sources said.</p>

<p>The alert, warning against misuse by terrorists ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26, has been issued by multiple agencies, including the Delhi Police, the CRPF and central agencies.</p>

<p>Official sources said a white Sumo Victa of the Central Reserve Police Force was stolen from outside a camp of the force in R K Puram area on the intervening night of December 29-30.</p>

<p>The official number plate of the stolen four-wheeler is &#39;JK 02A W5441&#39;, they said.</p>

<p>The vehicle, with a &#39;Police&#39; sticker, was stolen by at least three people that night, sources said, referring to CCTV footage of the incident.</p>

<p>The alert issued by security agencies, especially to agencies and forces based in Kashmir, said the vehicle could be misused for a possible sabotage attack or fidayeen raid.</p>

<p>Intelligence inputs have already stated that &quot;militants can use a vehicle laden with explosives to attack a camp (of security forces/agencies) in the run-up to Republic Day celebrations...&quot;, it said.</p>

<p>The CRPF, too, issued an alert and asked all its units in Jammu and Kashmir and north India to be on the heightened vigil and take extra precautionary measures.</p>

<p>&quot;No unidentified vehicle should be allowed to enter in the camp without proper identification and anti-sabotage checks,&quot; stated the alert, issued by the CRPF headquarters in Delhi and accessed by PTI.</p>

<p>The force has asked all its unit commanders to share the message with the &quot;last man on the ground&quot; so that the possible misuse of the stolen vehicle does not impact their security.</p>

<p>It also asked all its units in the country to &quot;review&quot; and fortify camp security.</p>

<p>The threat of the stolen vehicle has been escalated to the level of &quot;high alert&quot; in the wake of the recent attack on the CRPF camp in Pulwama, sources said.</p>


The alert, warning against misuse by terrorists ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26, has been issued by multiple agencies, including the Delhi Police, the CRPF and central agencies

Security agencies have flashed an alert after an SUV with a "JK" numberplate belonging to the CRPF was stolen from outside a camp of the force late last month, official sources said. The alert, warning against misuse by terrorists ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26, has been issued by multiple agencies, including the Delhi Police, the CRPF and central agencies. Official sources said a white Sumo Victa of the Central Reserve Police Force was stolen from outside a camp of the force in R K Puram area on the intervening night of December 29-30. The official number plate of the stolen four-wheeler is 'JK 02A W5441', they said. The vehicle, with a 'Police' sticker, was stolen by at least three people that night, sources said, referring to CCTV footage of the incident. The alert issued by security agencies, especially to agencies and forces based in Kashmir, said the vehicle could be misused for a possible sabotage attack or fidayeen raid. Intelligence inputs have already stated that "militants can use a vehicle laden with explosives to attack a camp (of security forces/agencies) in the run-up to Republic Day celebrations...", it said. The CRPF, too, issued an alert and asked all its units in Jammu and Kashmir and north India to be on the heightened vigil and take extra precautionary measures. "No unidentified vehicle should be allowed to enter in the camp without proper identification and anti-sabotage checks," stated the alert, issued by the CRPF headquarters in Delhi and accessed by PTI. The force has asked all its unit commanders to share the message with the "last man on the ground" so that the possible misuse of the stolen vehicle does not impact their security. It also asked all its units in the country to "review" and fortify camp security. The threat of the stolen vehicle has been escalated to the level of "high alert" in the wake of the recent attack on the CRPF camp in Pulwama, sources said.

CRPF SUV with Jammu and Kashmir licence plate stolen, triggers security alert

<p>BSF troops today foiled an infiltration bid and killed an intruder along the International Border in Jammu district.</p>

<p>Troops observed movement of two-three persons along the IB near Nikowal Border Out Post (BoP) in Arnia sector around 0545 hours, IG BSF, Jammu frontier, Ram Awtar said.</p>

<p>They challenged them and opened fire resulting in the death of one intruder, he said adding, the deceased was in his thirties.</p>

<p>The other intruders managed to escape, he said.</p>

<p>The force also destroyed two Pakistani posts in retaliation to the killing of its jawan in unprovoked firing.</p>

<p>Two Pakistani mortar positions were &quot;located, targeted and destroyed by BSF troopers yesterday night only. The coordinated precision fire of BSF troopers silenced Pakistani guns,&quot; a BSF spokesman said.</p>

<p>Yesterday, a BSF jawan was killed in unprovoked firing by Pakistan, the first this year, in Samba sector of Jammu and the force had since then launched retaliatory fire.</p>


The BSF said there were two to three intruders; the others managed to escape

BSF troops today foiled an infiltration bid and killed an intruder along the International Border in Jammu district. Troops observed movement of two-three persons along the IB near Nikowal Border Out Post (BoP) in Arnia sector around 0545 hours, IG BSF, Jammu frontier, Ram Awtar said. They challenged them and opened fire resulting in the death of one intruder, he said adding, the deceased was in his thirties. The other intruders managed to escape, he said. The force also destroyed two Pakistani posts in retaliation to the killing of its jawan in unprovoked firing. Two Pakistani mortar positions were "located, targeted and destroyed by BSF troopers yesterday night only. The coordinated precision fire of BSF troopers silenced Pakistani guns," a BSF spokesman said. Yesterday, a BSF jawan was killed in unprovoked firing by Pakistan, the first this year, in Samba sector of Jammu and the force had since then launched retaliatory fire.

BSF destroys 2 Pakistani posts, kills intruder along International Border

<p>A BSF soldier was killed today in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan.</p>

<p>The Pakistan&nbsp;troops opened fire on soldiers in Samba Sector of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>RP Hazra, the BSF Constable who lost his life in the ceasefire violation is survived by his wife, 18-year-old&nbsp;son and 21-year-old daughter.&nbsp;</p>

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The violation occurred in Samba Sector of Jammu and Kashmir

A BSF soldier was killed today in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan. The Pakistan troops opened fire on soldiers in Samba Sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir: One BSF Jawan has lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Samba Sector pic.twitter.com/2b1VuiqJr6 — ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018 × RP Hazra, the BSF Constable who lost his life in the ceasefire violation is survived by his wife, 18-year-old son and 21-year-old daughter. J&K: BSF Head Constable RP Hazra lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Samba Sector. He is survived by his wife, 18-year-old son & 21-year-old daughter. Today is his birthday. pic.twitter.com/T0hjehBX6H — ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018 ×

BSF soldier killed as Pak troops open fire along LoC

<p>Terror-related incidents happened fewer under BJP government than UPA rule, shows an official data accessed by the news agency ANI.</p>

<p>ANI revealed data of Jammu and Kashmir terror incidents which shows how such incidents happened less during&nbsp;BJP government as&nbsp;compared to the UPA government.</p>

<p>More terrorist have been killed by security forces during the BJP government than under UPA.</p>

<p>580 terrorist have been killed since BJP took charge in 2014, though under UPA rule 471 were killed.</p>

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<p>The data also shows that lesser number of civilians deaths in terrorist-related violence happened under BJP government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under BJP rule there were 100 casualties and in UPA&#39;s tenure from 2010 to 2013 there were 108 casualties.</p>

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<p>Also in terror-related incidents, it saw a dip under BJP government.</p>

<p>There were 1094 terror-related incidents under BJP government and 1218 incidents under UPA rule.</p>

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<p>In the past,&nbsp; Prime Minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi has repeatedly claimed that terrorism has been reduced especially in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Union Minister Hansraj Ahir announced in Lok Sabha&nbsp;that&nbsp;10,000 crores have been taken aside for internal security related expenditure in Jammu and Kashmir, Northeastern region and the Naxal-hit areas.</p>


Today ANI revealed a data of Jammu and Kashmir terror incidents which shows how such incidents happened less in BJP government in compare to UPA government

Terror-related incidents happened fewer under BJP government than UPA rule, shows an official data accessed by the news agency ANI. ANI revealed data of Jammu and Kashmir terror incidents which shows how such incidents happened less during BJP government as compared to the UPA government. More terrorist have been killed by security forces during the BJP government than under UPA. 580 terrorist have been killed since BJP took charge in 2014, though under UPA rule 471 were killed. J&K Terror incidents: Acc. to latest official data accessed by ANI more terrorists were killed by security forces during BJP govt than in UPA. BJP Govt (2014,2015,2016&2017) number of terrorists killed were 580 vs UPA govt (2010,2011,2012,2013) no. of terrorists killed were 471. — ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2018 × The data also shows that lesser number of civilians deaths in terrorist-related violence happened under BJP government. Under BJP rule there were 100 casualties and in UPA's tenure from 2010 to 2013 there were 108 casualties. J&K Terror incidents: Latest official data accessed by ANI there were lesser number of civilians killed in terrorist related violence in BJP govt than UPA. BJP Govt (2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) there were 100 casualties vs UPA govt (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) there were 108 casualties — ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2018 × Also in terror-related incidents, it saw a dip under BJP government. There were 1094 terror-related incidents under BJP government and 1218 incidents under UPA rule. J&K Terror Incidents: According to latest official data accessed by ANI there were lesser terror related incidents in BJP govt than UPA govt. BJP (2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) there were 1094 incidents vs UPA (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) there were 1218 incidents. — ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2018 × In the past, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly claimed that terrorism has been reduced especially in Jammu and Kashmir. On Tuesday, Union Minister Hansraj Ahir announced in Lok Sabha that 10,000 crores have been taken aside for internal security related expenditure in Jammu and Kashmir, Northeastern region and the Naxal-hit areas.

Lesser terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir under BJP rule: Report

<p>Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today said an &quot;aggressive strategy&quot; has to be maintained in dealing with ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and indicated that the force has been responding effectively to such incidents.</p>

<p>He said this responding to a question on the Army&#39;s strategy to deal with repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>&quot;They are doing it (violating ceasefire), but we are responding to it, but an aggressive strategy has to be maintained (&#39;Wo kar rahe hain, hum bhi kar rahe hain, lekin aggressive strategy to rakhni padegi na),&quot; he told reporters, on the sidelines on an event at the South Block.</p>

<p>According to official figure, a total of 820 incidents of ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops were reported in 2017 as against 221 in the year before.</p>

<p>On the issue of insurgency in several parts of the country, the Army Chief said it is on a decline in the Northeast while in Kashmir it is &quot;cyclical&quot; in nature.</p>

<p>&quot;The moment peace tends to return to the Valley, there is an interference from across the border,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Earlier, General Rawat interacted with 27 youths from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, who are here as part of a national integration tour.</p>

<p>When one of the youths asked why the Indian Army does not &quot;finish&quot; the Pakistani side, he replied, &quot;If we finish (militarily) Pakistan, it will become like Afghanistan, riddled with all sorts of problems which Afghanistan is today facing.&quot;</p>

<p>Since beginning of the year, the Army pursued an aggressive anti-terror policy in Jammu and Kashmir, at the same time, forcefully responding to all ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control with a tit-for- tat approach.</p>

<p>Rawat also said neighbouring nations have to &quot;learn to live with each other&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;We want to live in peace. Two neighbours living in a colony, if they have any issue, one of them can choose to move house. But, as nations we can&#39;t do that,&quot; he said.</p>


According to official figure, a total of 820 incidents of ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops were reported in 2017 as against 221 in the year before

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today said an "aggressive strategy" has to be maintained in dealing with ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and indicated that the force has been responding effectively to such incidents. He said this responding to a question on the Army's strategy to deal with repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. "They are doing it (violating ceasefire), but we are responding to it, but an aggressive strategy has to be maintained ('Wo kar rahe hain, hum bhi kar rahe hain, lekin aggressive strategy to rakhni padegi na)," he told reporters, on the sidelines on an event at the South Block. According to official figure, a total of 820 incidents of ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops were reported in 2017 as against 221 in the year before. On the issue of insurgency in several parts of the country, the Army Chief said it is on a decline in the Northeast while in Kashmir it is "cyclical" in nature. "The moment peace tends to return to the Valley, there is an interference from across the border," he said. Earlier, General Rawat interacted with 27 youths from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, who are here as part of a national integration tour. When one of the youths asked why the Indian Army does not "finish" the Pakistani side, he replied, "If we finish (militarily) Pakistan, it will become like Afghanistan, riddled with all sorts of problems which Afghanistan is today facing." Since beginning of the year, the Army pursued an aggressive anti-terror policy in Jammu and Kashmir, at the same time, forcefully responding to all ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control with a tit-for- tat approach. Rawat also said neighbouring nations have to "learn to live with each other". "We want to live in peace. Two neighbours living in a colony, if they have any issue, one of them can choose to move house. But, as nations we can't do that," he said.

Aggressive strategy to be maintained with Pak on ceasefire violations: Army chief Rawat

<p>Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the next kin of CRPF soldier Kuldeep Rai who lost his life in Pulwama terror attack.</p>

<p>The newly appointed chief minister has also said that he will try to meet the family of the deceased soldier.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Five CRPF soldiers were killed in a pre-dawn attack on the paramilitary force at Lethpora in Pulwama district.</p>

<p>Pakistan- based Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The security forces killed three terrorists in a counter operation launched against the militants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CRPF Special DG of Jammu and Kashmir zone SN Srivastava has said that the search operation will continue to go on unless the police are doubly sure of no other militant hiding anywhere.&nbsp;</p>

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the next kin of CRPF soldier Kuldeep Rai who lost his life in Pulwama terror attack

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the next kin of CRPF soldier Kuldeep Rai who lost his life in Pulwama terror attack. The newly appointed chief minister has also said that he will try to meet the family of the deceased soldier. We have announced compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the next of kin of CRPF jawan Kuldeep Rai who lost his life in #Pulwama terror attack. I will try to meet the jawan's family too: Himachal Pradesh chief Minister Jairam Thakur pic.twitter.com/yXU9CH0cMK — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018 × Five CRPF soldiers were killed in a pre-dawn attack on the paramilitary force at Lethpora in Pulwama district. Pakistan- based Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack. The security forces killed three terrorists in a counter operation launched against the militants. The CRPF Special DG of Jammu and Kashmir zone SN Srivastava has said that the search operation will continue to go on unless the police are doubly sure of no other militant hiding anywhere. Search operation is still going on, we want discount any chance of anybody hiding, want to be doubly sure before we call off the operation: CRPF Special DG (J&K zone) SN Srivastava on #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/eWFD2j0KNf — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018 × Two of the militants killed yesterday are from this region, one killed today is a foreign militant: CRPF Special DG (J&K zone) SN Srivastava on #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/SzTsBDGp82 — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018 ×

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<p>Pakistani troops today targeted forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Noushera sector in Jammu and Kashmir for nearly an hour, police said.</p>

<p>The small arms firing from across the border targeting forward posts in Noushera sector started around 9 am.</p>

<p>Indian troops retaliated and the exchange of fire between the two sides continued till 10 am, a police official said.</p>

<p>There was no report of any casualty in the incident, the official said.</p>

<p>The latest ceasefire violation by Pakistan comes five days after Pakistani troops opened fire from across the border, leaving four Army personnel dead and another soldier injured in Keri sector of Rajouri on December 23.</p>

<p>Indian troops also killed three Pakistani troops and injured another in retaliatory action at Rukh Chakri sector in Rawlakot on December 25.</p>

<p>On December 24, Pakistani troops had targeted forward posts and villages in Shahpur sector of Poonch district.</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a total of 881 ceasefire violations this year, highest in the past seven years, along the LoC and the International Border, resulting in the death of 34 people.</p>

<p>According to officials, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir 771 times till December 10, and 110 times along the IB till November-end.</p>

<p>In these incidents of firing from across the border, 30 people -- 14 Army personnel, 12 civilians and four BSF personnel -- were killed.</p>

<p>The truce between India and Pakistan along the International Border, the Line of Control and the Actual Ground Position Line in Jammu and Kashmir came into force in November 2003.</p>

<p>India shares a 3,323-km-long border with Pakistan of which 221 km of the IB and 740 km of the LoC fall in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>


There was no report of any casualty in the incident

Pakistani troops today targeted forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Noushera sector in Jammu and Kashmir for nearly an hour, police said. The small arms firing from across the border targeting forward posts in Noushera sector started around 9 am. Indian troops retaliated and the exchange of fire between the two sides continued till 10 am, a police official said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident, the official said. The latest ceasefire violation by Pakistan comes five days after Pakistani troops opened fire from across the border, leaving four Army personnel dead and another soldier injured in Keri sector of Rajouri on December 23. Indian troops also killed three Pakistani troops and injured another in retaliatory action at Rukh Chakri sector in Rawlakot on December 25. On December 24, Pakistani troops had targeted forward posts and villages in Shahpur sector of Poonch district. Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a total of 881 ceasefire violations this year, highest in the past seven years, along the LoC and the International Border, resulting in the death of 34 people. According to officials, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir 771 times till December 10, and 110 times along the IB till November-end. In these incidents of firing from across the border, 30 people -- 14 Army personnel, 12 civilians and four BSF personnel -- were killed. The truce between India and Pakistan along the International Border, the Line of Control and the Actual Ground Position Line in Jammu and Kashmir came into force in November 2003. India shares a 3,323-km-long border with Pakistan of which 221 km of the IB and 740 km of the LoC fall in Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K: Pakistan targets forward posts in Noushera

<p>Airing political views on personal social media accounts could now land Jammu and Kashmir government employees in trouble as the state government has issued guidelines for its employees on its usage.</p>

<p>In a notification released on Tuesday, the government added a sub-rule in the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees Conduct rules, asking the employees &quot;not to engage in criminal dishonest conduct on social media which may be prejudicial to the government&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;The employees should not use their personal social media accounts for any political activity or endorse the posts of any political figure and also shall not use their accounts in a manner that could reasonably be construed to imply that the government endorses or sanctions their personal activities in any matter whatsoever,&quot; the notification says.</p>

<p>The government order, signed by IAS officer and Secretary to the government Khurshid Ahmad, also bars the employees from posting inflammatory and extraneous messages in an online community with an intent of provoking readers into emotional response.</p>

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In a notification released on Tuesday, the government added a sub-rule in the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees Conduct rules.

Airing political views on personal social media accounts could now land Jammu and Kashmir government employees in trouble as the state government has issued guidelines for its employees on its usage. In a notification released on Tuesday, the government added a sub-rule in the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees Conduct rules, asking the employees "not to engage in criminal dishonest conduct on social media which may be prejudicial to the government". "The employees should not use their personal social media accounts for any political activity or endorse the posts of any political figure and also shall not use their accounts in a manner that could reasonably be construed to imply that the government endorses or sanctions their personal activities in any matter whatsoever," the notification says. The government order, signed by IAS officer and Secretary to the government Khurshid Ahmad, also bars the employees from posting inflammatory and extraneous messages in an online community with an intent of provoking readers into emotional response. The notification issued by Jammu and Kashmir government. (Others) ×

Jammu and Kashmir government issues guidelines on usage of social media by employees

<p>A Jaish-e-Mohammed&#39;s (JeM) commander was killed in an encounter in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir Monday night.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The commander was identified as 47-year-old Noor Muhammad Tantray.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The encounter continues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tantray, who is the main accused in the attack on the BSF camp near Srinagar airport in October, was shot in a gunbattle with security forces in south Kashmir&#39;s Samboora.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The body of the militant has been recovered along with the weapon.</p>

<p>Tantray had taken over command of the JeM in south Kashmir in October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/in-and-a-difficult-out-of-south-kashmir-3206">In and a difficult out of South Kashmir</a></p>

<p>He was arrested in Delhi in 2003 and awarded a life sentence by a POTA court in 2001 but jumped parole a few months ago and joined the militancy,&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police, 110 Battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 50 RR (Rashtriya Rifles) have been deployed at the encounter site.</p>

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The commander was identified as 47-year-old Noor Muhammad Tantray

A Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) commander was killed in an encounter in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir Monday night. Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Pulwama; One terrorist killed, search operation underway. (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/QG5ZuuF54c — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2017 × The commander was identified as 47-year-old Noor Muhammad Tantray. Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) commander Noor Muhammad Tantray. (Others) × The encounter continues. Tantray, who is the main accused in the attack on the BSF camp near Srinagar airport in October, was shot in a gunbattle with security forces in south Kashmir's Samboora. The body of the militant has been recovered along with the weapon. Tantray had taken over command of the JeM in south Kashmir in October. Also read: In and a difficult out of South Kashmir He was arrested in Delhi in 2003 and awarded a life sentence by a POTA court in 2001 but jumped parole a few months ago and joined the militancy, Jammu and Kashmir Police, 110 Battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 50 RR (Rashtriya Rifles) have been deployed at the encounter site. Search operations are currently being carried out.

JeM commander killed in Kashmir, encounter continues

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir police has downplayed a report&nbsp;that said there was a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/highest-number-of-youth-joined-militant-group-in-2017-report-27600" target="_blank">rise</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/highest-number-of-youth-joined-militant-group-in-2017-report-27600" target="_blank"> in the&nbsp;youth joining militancy</a>&nbsp;in the state.</p>

<p>A day after a report by a security agency revealed that in 2017 the number of youth joining militancy had surpassed 100 and reached its highest level in the past six years, J&amp;K police chief SP Vaid&nbsp;nullified the report.</p>

<p>He said that the militancy in the state was not rising and the situation was fast returning to normal.</p>

<p>While addressing reporters in Jammu, SP Vaid said that the parents of local militants are appealing to their ward to evade the path of violence and join mainstream society.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Referring to a team of women players who had arrived from&nbsp;different parts of the country, the top police official said there is no fear prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;he avoided answering about the number of youth joining militant ranks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Contrary to his claims, a senior security official had said that the figures were based on the case registered. He added that many parents do not report the matter to the law enforcing agencies due to fear and therefore the actual figures may be even more than this.</p>

<p>A&nbsp;recent report released by a security agency showed 2017 as the year of the highest recruitment of youth in various militant&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2010, the number of youth joining militancy was 54. It reduced to 23 in 2011, 21 in 2012, 16 in 2013 before rising again to 53 in 2014 and 66 in 2015. Last year&#39;s figure&nbsp;showed 88 youth became militants and this year the figure surpassed 100 reaching 117.</p>

<p>The rise in the number of young boys joining&nbsp;militancy&nbsp;is linked to the killing of&nbsp;Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist group&#39;s youth militant leader Burhan Wani.</p>

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The police said that the militancy in the state was not on rising and the situation was fast returning to normal

The Jammu and Kashmir police has downplayed a report that said there was a rise in the youth joining militancy in the state. A day after a report by a security agency revealed that in 2017 the number of youth joining militancy had surpassed 100 and reached its highest level in the past six years, J&K police chief SP Vaid nullified the report. He said that the militancy in the state was not rising and the situation was fast returning to normal. While addressing reporters in Jammu, SP Vaid said that the parents of local militants are appealing to their ward to evade the path of violence and join mainstream society. Referring to a team of women players who had arrived from different parts of the country, the top police official said there is no fear prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir. However, he avoided answering about the number of youth joining militant ranks. Contrary to his claims, a senior security official had said that the figures were based on the case registered. He added that many parents do not report the matter to the law enforcing agencies due to fear and therefore the actual figures may be even more than this. A recent report released by a security agency showed 2017 as the year of the highest recruitment of youth in various militant groups. In 2010, the number of youth joining militancy was 54. It reduced to 23 in 2011, 21 in 2012, 16 in 2013 before rising again to 53 in 2014 and 66 in 2015. Last year's figure showed 88 youth became militants and this year the figure surpassed 100 reaching 117. The rise in the number of young boys joining militancy is linked to the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist group's youth militant leader Burhan Wani.

J&K Police negates report of rise in youth joining militancy

<p>The Indian Army said Sunday that the bodies of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-3-soldiers-killed-in-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-in-keri-27540" target="_blank">four soldiers killed</a> in the ceasefire violation yesterday were not mutilated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News reports had said the bodies of the soldiers had been mutilated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The army said Sunday that the injuries suffered had been &quot;due to splinters and gun shot wounds&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Three soldiers and one officer had been killed Saturday in a ceasefire violation blamed on Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Rajouri district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officer was identified as Major Prafulla Ambadas Moharkar.</p>

<p>The soldiers as Lance Naik Gurmail Singh, Lance Naik Kuldeep Singh and Sepoy Pargat Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh had condemned Pakistan for the ceasefire violation.</p>

<p>&quot;Pakistan is indulging in such cowardly actions and is being given a befitting response, but it does not desist from such cowardly acts. Pakistan is a terrorist state and it will not be too long before the country is declared a terrorist state by the world. It does not only support terrorism but also provide state sponsorship,&quot; Singh told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.</p>

<p>Major Ambadas&nbsp;hailed from Bhandara district in Maharashtra and is survived by his wife Avoli.</p>

<p>Lance Naik Gurmail Singh&nbsp;belonged to Amritsar district in Punjab and is survived by his wife Kuljit Kaur and a daughter.</p>

<p>Lance Naik Kuldeep Singh belonged to Bhatinda, Punjab and is survived by his wife Jaspreet Kaur and two children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sepoy Pargat Singh&nbsp;belonged to Karnal district in Haryana and is survived by his wife Ramanpreet Kaur and a son, the army said.</p>


News reports had said the bodies of the soldiers had been mutilated

The Indian Army said Sunday that the bodies of the four soldiers killed in the ceasefire violation yesterday were not mutilated. News reports had said the bodies of the soldiers had been mutilated. The army said Sunday that the injuries suffered had been "due to splinters and gun shot wounds". Death of four army personnel in ceasefire violation by Pakistan, yesterday: Army clarifies "there has been no mutilation of bodies, the injuries suffered are due to splinters and gun shot wounds sustained due to firing by the enemy on the patrol" — ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2017 × Three soldiers and one officer had been killed Saturday in a ceasefire violation blamed on Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. The officer was identified as Major Prafulla Ambadas Moharkar. The soldiers as Lance Naik Gurmail Singh, Lance Naik Kuldeep Singh and Sepoy Pargat Singh. Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh had condemned Pakistan for the ceasefire violation. "Pakistan is indulging in such cowardly actions and is being given a befitting response, but it does not desist from such cowardly acts. Pakistan is a terrorist state and it will not be too long before the country is declared a terrorist state by the world. It does not only support terrorism but also provide state sponsorship," Singh told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. Major Ambadas hailed from Bhandara district in Maharashtra and is survived by his wife Avoli. Lance Naik Gurmail Singh belonged to Amritsar district in Punjab and is survived by his wife Kuljit Kaur and a daughter. Lance Naik Kuldeep Singh belonged to Bhatinda, Punjab and is survived by his wife Jaspreet Kaur and two children. Sepoy Pargat Singh belonged to Karnal district in Haryana and is survived by his wife Ramanpreet Kaur and a son, the army said.

Soldiers' bodies were not mutilated, says army

<p>Displaced people from restive Pakistan-cccupied&nbsp;Kashmir (PoK) met Home Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence on Sunday.</p>

<p>Their meeting was initiated for liberating the Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The people of PoK have time and again held protests against the Pakistan government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On October 22, people from the PoK held anti-Pakistan protests across the region to mark 70 years of Pakistan occupation of the region which they called &quot;Black Day&quot;.</p>

<p>The people&nbsp;frequently protest against the enforced taxation and&nbsp;exploitation&nbsp;by the&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The locals had also held protests&nbsp;against the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) citing that the inhabitants along&nbsp;the route have not been consulted in the construction of the corridor. Neither have they received any compensation for the exploitation of their land.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/members-of-baloch-and-sindhi-community-protest-against-pakistan-in-london-26418" target="_blank">similar protests were staged in London by members of Baloch and Sindhi community</a>.</p>

<p>Pakistan has been witnessing<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/opinion-why-pakistan-supports-kashmirs-aazadi-and-not-that-of-pok-26042" target="_top">&nbsp;several protests from&nbsp;minorities</a>&nbsp;who revolt against the suppression of the Pakistan government.&nbsp;</p>

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The people of PoK have time and again held protests against the Pakistan government

Displaced people from restive Pakistan-cccupied Kashmir (PoK) met Home Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence on Sunday. Their meeting was initiated for liberating the Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan. Displaced people from Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir met Home Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence in Delhi, urged for liberation of POJK from Pakistan pic.twitter.com/MyDA3OuKxN — ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2017 × The people of PoK have time and again held protests against the Pakistan government. On October 22, people from the PoK held anti-Pakistan protests across the region to mark 70 years of Pakistan occupation of the region which they called "Black Day". The people frequently protest against the enforced taxation and exploitation by the Pakistan government. The locals had also held protests against the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) citing that the inhabitants along the route have not been consulted in the construction of the corridor. Neither have they received any compensation for the exploitation of their land. Recently, similar protests were staged in London by members of Baloch and Sindhi community. Pakistan has been witnessing several protests from minorities who revolt against the suppression of the Pakistan government.

Displaced people from PoK meet Rajnath Singh, request for PoK liberation

<p>A&nbsp;recent report released by a security agency shows 2017 as the year of the highest recruitment of youth in various militant&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the first&nbsp;time since the&nbsp;data has been recorded, the numbers have crossed beyond 100.</p>

<p>In 2010 the number of youth joining militancy was 54. It reduced to 23 in 2011, 21 in 2012, 16 in 2013 before rising again to 53 in 2014 and 66 in 2015. Last year&#39;s figure&nbsp;showed 88 youth became militants and this year the figure surpassed 100 reaching 117.</p>

<p>The rise in the number of young boys joining&nbsp;militancy&nbsp;is linked to the killing of&nbsp;Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist group&#39;s poster boy Burhan Wani.</p>

<p>Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter in south Kashmir on July 8, 2016.</p>

<p>While the reports indicate the number of youth joining the militancy this year is as high as 117, the Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police SP Vaid claims that the numbers are much lesser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, contrary to his claims a senior security official has said that the figures of the police are based on the case registered. Citing that many parents do not report the matter to the law enforcing agencies due to fear he indicated that the actual figures are always on the rise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A security official said that the boys joining the path of militancy are well aware that they are at a risk of being killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The youth joining militant groups not only hail from the middle or lower class but are also literate students from well-off families.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Militants like Owais Ahmed Shah from Kokernag in south Kashmir and Eisa Fazil from Soura in Srinagar were brilliant students who joined militancy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With input from PTI)</em></p>


For the first?time since the?data?has been recorded, the numbers have crossed 100

A recent report released by a security agency shows 2017 as the year of the highest recruitment of youth in various militant groups. For the first time since the data has been recorded, the numbers have crossed beyond 100. In 2010 the number of youth joining militancy was 54. It reduced to 23 in 2011, 21 in 2012, 16 in 2013 before rising again to 53 in 2014 and 66 in 2015. Last year's figure showed 88 youth became militants and this year the figure surpassed 100 reaching 117. The rise in the number of young boys joining militancy is linked to the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist group's poster boy Burhan Wani. Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter in south Kashmir on July 8, 2016. While the reports indicate the number of youth joining the militancy this year is as high as 117, the Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police SP Vaid claims that the numbers are much lesser. However, contrary to his claims a senior security official has said that the figures of the police are based on the case registered. Citing that many parents do not report the matter to the law enforcing agencies due to fear he indicated that the actual figures are always on the rise. A security official said that the boys joining the path of militancy are well aware that they are at a risk of being killed. The youth joining militant groups not only hail from the middle or lower class but are also literate students from well-off families. Militants like Owais Ahmed Shah from Kokernag in south Kashmir and Eisa Fazil from Soura in Srinagar were brilliant students who joined militancy. (With input from PTI)

Highest number of Kashmiri youth joined militant groups in 2017: Report

<p>Sparked by the killing of two terrorists in the Shopian encounter, clashes erupted between locals and the security forces in the Jammu and Kashmir district on Tuesday.</p>

<p>A 24-year old woman was killed while eight protestors were injured in the clashes near the encounter site. &nbsp;The woman suffered bullet injuries and was declared dead on arrival at hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The clashes erupted between protesters and forces after a cordon-and-search-operation was launched. &nbsp;As per media reports, the protestors pelted stones at the forces to disrupt their operation against the terrorists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In return, the armed forces lobbed teargas shells and fired pellets to disperse the protesters, triggering further clashes.</p>

<p>Earlier, two militants, hiding in a residential house, were killed during an overnight encounter. A third terrorist, also hiding in the house, started firing at the forces and managed to escape.</p>

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The violence was sparked by the killing of two militants in an encounter with security forces

Sparked by the killing of two terrorists in the Shopian encounter, clashes erupted between locals and the security forces in the Jammu and Kashmir district on Tuesday. A 24-year old woman was killed while eight protestors were injured in the clashes near the encounter site. The woman suffered bullet injuries and was declared dead on arrival at hospital. The clashes erupted between protesters and forces after a cordon-and-search-operation was launched. As per media reports, the protestors pelted stones at the forces to disrupt their operation against the terrorists. In return, the armed forces lobbed teargas shells and fired pellets to disperse the protesters, triggering further clashes. Earlier, two militants, hiding in a residential house, were killed during an overnight encounter. A third terrorist, also hiding in the house, started firing at the forces and managed to escape. The identities of the militants are being ascertained.

J&K: Woman killed, 8 injured as Shopian encounter sparks clashes between locals, security forces

<p>The ceasefire along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir was violated 881 times this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir told the Lok Sabha Tuesday that Pakistan had violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir 771 times till December 10, and 110 times along the IB till November-end.</p>

<p>He added that the firing from across the border had led to the deaths of 30 people -- 14 Army personnel, 12 civilians, and four BSF personnel.</p>

<p>He added that there had been no cross-border firing in any other state bordering Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The truce between India and Pakistan along the International Border, the Line of Control and the Actual Ground Position Line in Jammu and Kashmir came into force in November 2003.</p>

<p>India shares a 3,323-km-long border with Pakistan, of which 221 km of the IB and 740 km of the LoC fall in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>In 2016, there had been 449 ceasefire violations in which 13 civilians and 13 security personnel were killed and 83 civilians and 99 security personnel injured.&nbsp;</p>

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Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir told the Lok Sabha Tuesday that the firing from across the border had led to the deaths of 30 people

The ceasefire along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir was violated 881 times this year. Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir told the Lok Sabha Tuesday that Pakistan had violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir 771 times till December 10, and 110 times along the IB till November-end. He added that the firing from across the border had led to the deaths of 30 people -- 14 Army personnel, 12 civilians, and four BSF personnel. He added that there had been no cross-border firing in any other state bordering Pakistan. The truce between India and Pakistan along the International Border, the Line of Control and the Actual Ground Position Line in Jammu and Kashmir came into force in November 2003. India shares a 3,323-km-long border with Pakistan, of which 221 km of the IB and 740 km of the LoC fall in Jammu and Kashmir. In 2016, there had been 449 ceasefire violations in which 13 civilians and 13 security personnel were killed and 83 civilians and 99 security personnel injured. (With inputs from PTI)

J&K: Ceasefire along India-Pakistan border violated 881 times this year

<p>The&nbsp;security forces killed two&nbsp;unidentified terrorists in an overnight encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said on Tuesday morning.</p>

<p>Following&nbsp;information about the presence of terrorists in the area, the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation in Wanipora area of Shopian yesterday evening, an&nbsp;Army officer said.</p>

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<p>The search operations soon turned into an encounter when the&nbsp;terrorists opened fire at the security forces.</p>

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<p>&quot;Two terrorists have been killed so far and the operation is still in progress,&quot; the officer&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>The bodies of the two terrorists recovered but the third one is still alive and present at the house. He started firing again a few minutes back, said&nbsp;Inspector general of police (Kashmir) Muneer Khan.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


"Two militants have been killed so far and the operation is still in progress," the officer?said.

The security forces killed two unidentified terrorists in an overnight encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said on Tuesday morning. Following information about the presence of terrorists in the area, the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation in Wanipora area of Shopian yesterday evening, an Army officer said. #LatestVisuals from Shopian encounter in Jammu and Kashmir. Two terrorists killed, search operation underway. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/zoD4gikMWG — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2017 × The search operations soon turned into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire at the security forces. "Bodies of two terrorists recovered but third one is still alive and is present in a house, he started firing again a few minutes back" says Inspector general of police (Kashmir) Muneer Khan #ShopianEncounter — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2017 × "Two terrorists have been killed so far and the operation is still in progress," the officer said. The bodies of the two terrorists recovered but the third one is still alive and present at the house. He started firing again a few minutes back, said Inspector general of police (Kashmir) Muneer Khan.

2 unidentified terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>Train testing&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-metros-magenta-line-to-be-inaugurated-by-modi-crashes-through-wall-on-test-run-27200">Delhi Metro&#39;s magenta line, to be inaugurated by Modi, crashes through wall</a></p>

<p>The Delhi Metro&#39;s magenta line, which was to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, has crashed through a wall on a test run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The train broke through a boundary wall at the Kalindi Kunj depot, the matter is being probed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-will-be-the-next-gujarat-chief-minister-here-are-the-top-contenders-27197">Who will be the next Gujarat Chief Minister? Here are the top contenders</a></p>

<p>The BJP, which managed to retain Gujarat for a record sixth time after a keenly contested assembly elections, is reportedly mulling a course correction as it also lost several seats to its arch-rival Congress.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-intercepts-yemen-rebel-missile-over-riyadh-state-media-27194">Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh: State media</a></p>

<p>Saudi Arabia intercepted a Yemeni rebel missile over Riyadh on Tuesday, state media said,</p>

<p>The rebels said the target was Yamamah palace, the official residence of King Salman.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/woman-killed-8-injured-as-shopian-encounter-sparks-clashes-between-locals-security-forces-27186">J&amp;K: Woman killed, 8 injured as Shopian encounter sparks clashes between locals, security forces</a></p>

<p>Sparked by the killing of two terrorists in the Shopian encounter, clashes erupted between locals and the security forces in the Jammu and Kashmir district on Tuesday.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-nifty-close-at-record-highs-after-bjps-gujarat-himachal-wins-27183">Sensex, Nifty </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-nifty-close-at-record-highs-after-bjps-gujarat-himachal-wins-27183">close</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-nifty-close-at-record-highs-after-bjps-gujarat-himachal-wins-27183"> at record highs after BJP&#39;s Gujarat, Himachal wins</a></p>

<p>The Sensex and NIfty closed at record highs on Tuesday after the BJP&#39;s wins in Gujarat and Himachal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BSE Sensex rose 0.7 per cent to end at 33,836.74, while the NSE Nifty ended 0.72 per cent higher at 10,463.20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both indexes rose for a fourth straight session.&nbsp;</p>


Train testing Delhi Metro's magenta line, to be inaugurated by Modi, crashes through wall The Delhi Metro's magenta line, which was to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, has crashed through a wall on a test run. The train broke through a boundary wall at the Kalindi Kunj depot, the matter is being probed. Who will be the next Gujarat Chief Minister? Here are the top contenders The BJP, which managed to retain Gujarat for a record sixth time after a keenly contested assembly elections, is reportedly mulling a course correction as it also lost several seats to its arch-rival Congress. Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh: State media Saudi Arabia intercepted a Yemeni rebel missile over Riyadh on Tuesday, state media said, The rebels said the target was Yamamah palace, the official residence of King Salman. J&K: Woman killed, 8 injured as Shopian encounter sparks clashes between locals, security forces Sparked by the killing of two terrorists in the Shopian encounter, clashes erupted between locals and the security forces in the Jammu and Kashmir district on Tuesday. Sensex, Nifty close at record highs after BJP's Gujarat, Himachal wins The Sensex and NIfty closed at record highs on Tuesday after the BJP's wins in Gujarat and Himachal. The BSE Sensex rose 0.7 per cent to end at 33,836.74, while the NSE Nifty ended 0.72 per cent higher at 10,463.20. Both indexes rose for a fourth straight session.

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<p>Night temperature at most places in Kashmir division, including Ladakh region, increased on Sunday night, but the mercury continued to fall in Kargil which experienced this winter&#39;s coldest night.</p>

<p>The minimum temperature in Kargil dipped over a degree from minus 13.4 degrees Celsius to minus 14.5 degrees Celsius, an official of the Meteorological Department said.</p>

<p>He said the mercury has been on a downward spiral for the past week in the town which experienced this winter&#39;s coldest night.</p>

<p>The nearby Leh recorded a low of minus 11 degrees Celsius last night over a degree up from the previous night&#39;s minus 12.2 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>The official said Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius up from the previous night&#39;s minus 3.7 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>The mercury in Qazigund in south Kashmir settled at a low of minus 2.8 degrees Celsius, a notch up, while Kokernag town recorded a low of minus 2.3 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>Kupwara town in north Kashmir registered a low of minus 2.4 degrees Celsius, the official said.</p>

<p>The famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir recorded a low of minus 6 degrees Celsius last night compared to the previous night&#39;s minus 7.5 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>He said the mercury at Pahalgam, the famous health resort which also serves as one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra, rose by nearly four degrees from minus 9.2 degrees Celsius the previous night to register the minimum of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>The MeT office has forecast mainly dry weather in the state over the next few days.</p>


The nearby Leh recorded a low of minus 11 degrees Celsius last night over a degree up from the previous night's minus 12.2 degrees Celsius.

Night temperature at most places in Kashmir division, including Ladakh region, increased on Sunday night, but the mercury continued to fall in Kargil which experienced this winter's coldest night. The minimum temperature in Kargil dipped over a degree from minus 13.4 degrees Celsius to minus 14.5 degrees Celsius, an official of the Meteorological Department said. He said the mercury has been on a downward spiral for the past week in the town which experienced this winter's coldest night. The nearby Leh recorded a low of minus 11 degrees Celsius last night over a degree up from the previous night's minus 12.2 degrees Celsius. The official said Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius up from the previous night's minus 3.7 degrees Celsius. The mercury in Qazigund in south Kashmir settled at a low of minus 2.8 degrees Celsius, a notch up, while Kokernag town recorded a low of minus 2.3 degrees Celsius. Kupwara town in north Kashmir registered a low of minus 2.4 degrees Celsius, the official said. The famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir recorded a low of minus 6 degrees Celsius last night compared to the previous night's minus 7.5 degrees Celsius. He said the mercury at Pahalgam, the famous health resort which also serves as one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra, rose by nearly four degrees from minus 9.2 degrees Celsius the previous night to register the minimum of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius. The MeT office has forecast mainly dry weather in the state over the next few days.

At minus 13.4 degrees Celsius, Kargil in J&K experiences winter's coldest night

<p>An FIR has been registered against a government school teacher for raping a student of his in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The teacher is reportedly&nbsp;married with four children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The victim is reportedly in class 10.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teacher reportedly abducted the student from a wedding on December 3 and held her hostage at a hotel till December 6.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He abandoned her on learning that her&nbsp;parents had launched&nbsp;a manhunt for her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is currently on the run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News reports said that to cover up the matter, the locals tried to force the girl to marry the teacher.</p>

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The girl was studying in class 10, the teacher is reportedly married with four children

An FIR has been registered against a government school teacher for raping a student of his in Jammu and Kashmir. The teacher is reportedly married with four children. The victim is reportedly in class 10. The teacher reportedly abducted the student from a wedding on December 3 and held her hostage at a hotel till December 6. He abandoned her on learning that her parents had launched a manhunt for her. He is currently on the run. News reports said that to cover up the matter, the locals tried to force the girl to marry the teacher. But the girl and her family refused.

J&K: Teacher rapes student, on the run

<p>A medium intensity earthquake&nbsp;had hit the North-eastern state Meghalaya today morning.</p>

<p>The Earthquake struck the state at around 8 am and was measured 4.7 on Richter Scale.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The epicentre&nbsp;of the quake was at a depth of 60 km in remote East Garo Hills district.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A similar&nbsp;medium intensity earthquake had struck Jammu and Kashmir today morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;National Seismology Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the earthquake occurred at 4:28 am(local time)&nbsp; and was at a depth of 33 km.</p>

<p>There was no report of a casualty from any of the earthquakes.&nbsp;</p>

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A similar?medium intensity earthquake had struck Jammu and Kashmir today morning

A medium intensity earthquake had hit the North-eastern state Meghalaya today morning. The Earthquake struck the state at around 8 am and was measured 4.7 on Richter Scale. The epicentre of the quake was at a depth of 60 km in remote East Garo Hills district. Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred in Meghalaya at around 8 am. (Source: EMSC) — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × A similar medium intensity earthquake had struck Jammu and Kashmir today morning. The earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale. The National Seismology Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the earthquake occurred at 4:28 am(local time) and was at a depth of 33 km. There was no report of a casualty from any of the earthquakes.

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2 terrorists killed by security forces in J&K encounter: Army

Cold wave tightens grip over north India

We don't know what Dineshwar Sharma's role is: Omar Abdullah

J&K: 1 terrorist killed in encounter in Budgam district

AMU PhD scholar joins Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir, expelled

J&K: 4 policemen killed, 1 injured in IED blast in Sapore

CRPF SUV with Jammu and Kashmir licence plate stolen, triggers security alert

BSF destroys 2 Pakistani posts, kills intruder along International Border

BSF destroys 2 Pakistani posts, kills intruder along International Border

BSF soldier killed as Pak troops open fire along LoC

Lesser terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir under BJP rule: Report

Aggressive strategy to be maintained with Pak on ceasefire violations: Army chief Rawat

Himachal government offers compensation to Pulwama martyr

J&K: Pakistan targets forward posts in Noushera

Jammu and Kashmir government issues guidelines on usage of social media by employees

JeM commander killed in Kashmir, encounter continues

J&K Police negates report of rise in youth joining militancy

Soldiers' bodies were not mutilated, says army

Displaced people from PoK meet Rajnath Singh, request for PoK liberation