European Union Lawmakers' Visit To Jammu & Kashmir: The Charges & Rebuttals.

Gravitas: EU MPs' Kashmir visit: Analysing the charges & rebuttals

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval address the 28 members of the European Union. This is the first time an international delegation is visiting J&K after the abrogation of Article 370. PM Modi has taken them into confidence on developments in Jammu & Kashmir.

28 members of EU are all set to visit J&K tomorrow

As many as 105 new posts have been created for the efficient functioning of Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil.

According to the Department of Information and Public Relations, Jammu and Kashmir administration, 35 posts have been created in Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil each.

The Block Development Council (BDC) elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, which witnessed a total of 98 per cent voting with cent per cent voting in Srinagar.

Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shailendra Kumar said that the lowest voting percentage was witnessed at Pulwama and Shopian at 86 and 85 per cent respectively.

As many as 105 new posts have been created for the efficient functioning of Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil.

As many as 105 new posts have been created for the efficient functioning of Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil. According to the Department of Information and Public Relations, Jammu and Kashmir administration, 35 posts have been created in Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil each. The Block Development Council (BDC) elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, which witnessed a total of 98 per cent voting with cent per cent voting in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shailendra Kumar said that the lowest voting percentage was witnessed at Pulwama and Shopian at 86 and 85 per cent respectively.

Jammu Kashmir: 105 posts created in Pulwama, Kupwara and Kargil

India's Security Forces Have Wiped Out An Al-Qaeda Affiliate From Jammu & Kashmir In a major victory, India's security forces have wiped out an Al-Qaeda affiliate from Jammu & Kashmir.

Gravitas: Big Victory For India: Al-qaeda Affiliate 'wiped Out' From J&K

The Indian government has lifted some restrictions that were put on mobile phones connections. Now postpaid mobile services are back online while prepaid phones and mobile internet still remain suspended.

J&K: Postpaid mobile services back online

The Indian government has lifted some restrictions that were put on mobile phones connections. Now postpaid mobile services are back online while prepaid phones and mobile internet still remain suspended. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has set up internet kiosks in every district to facilitate students and common people as there is no internet access in the valley following the abrogation of article 370.

Indian government set up Internet kiosks across Jammu & Kashmir

Top commanders of the Indian Army met on Monday and reviewed the security situation in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/postpaid-mobile-services-restored-in-jammu-and-kashmir-after-two-months-255767">Jammu and Kashmir</a> and other parts of the country.

The Army Commanders' Conference is being held in the national capital from October 14 to 19.

"On the initial day of the conference, the commanders along with Army Chief General Bipin Rawat reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir where the force is playing a major role in maintaining peace and conducting counter-terrorist operations," Army sources said.

The Indian Army has deployed additional troops in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/residents-of-jammu-and-kashmir-express-joy-after-restoration-of-postpaid-mobile-services-255860">Kashmir valley</a> and Line of Control to counter any attempts by the Pakistan Army to push terrorists into India especially after the abrogation of Article 370 in the valley.

Rawat will also address the conference that would be followed by an update by Army Commanders on their respective operational and administrative issues.

Discussions on ongoing contemporary issues are also scheduled to take place.

The Army Commanders' Conference is an apex-level biannual event held in April and October every year.

A conference is an important event in the planning and execution process of the Indian Army. To ensure due diligence, decisions are taken through the collegiate system comprising Army Commanders and Senior Officers.

The Army Commanders' Conference has comprehensively deliberated all aspects of extant security dynamics, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/postpaid-mobile-services-restored-in-jammu-and-kashmir-after-two-months-255767">emerging security scenarios</a>, enhancing operational capability in the near and long term and enhancement of combat edge over potential adversaries.

Top commanders of the Indian Army met on Monday and reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. The Army Commanders' Conference is being held in the national capital from October 14 to 19.

Top commanders of the Indian Army met on Monday and reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. The Army Commanders' Conference is being held in the national capital from October 14 to 19. "On the initial day of the conference, the commanders along with Army Chief General Bipin Rawat reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir where the force is playing a major role in maintaining peace and conducting counter-terrorist operations," Army sources said. The Indian Army has deployed additional troops in the Kashmir valley and Line of Control to counter any attempts by the Pakistan Army to push terrorists into India especially after the abrogation of Article 370 in the valley. Rawat will also address the conference that would be followed by an update by Army Commanders on their respective operational and administrative issues. Discussions on ongoing contemporary issues are also scheduled to take place. The Army Commanders' Conference is an apex-level biannual event held in April and October every year. A conference is an important event in the planning and execution process of the Indian Army. To ensure due diligence, decisions are taken through the collegiate system comprising Army Commanders and Senior Officers. The Army Commanders' Conference has comprehensively deliberated all aspects of extant security dynamics, emerging security scenarios, enhancing operational capability in the near and long term and enhancement of combat edge over potential adversaries.

Top army commanders reviewing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces are keeping a strict vigil on the movement of government vehicles at Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after receiving a recent alert by intelligence agencies. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/to-support-terrorism-is-pakistans-state-policy-fatf-has-created-pressure-on-it-ajit-doval-255788">The intelligence agencies have warned security forces</a> and local police about the "latest strategy" of the terrorists, who are planning an attack on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. 
 
The terrorists could&nbsp;use car bombs to target the security forces. 
 
"It appears that the latest strategy of the terrorists to target the security forces is by way of car bombs and IED. There is local expertise to carry out attacks on the lines of Pulwama terror attack," an input stated. 
 
According to the agencies, the National Highway (NH) connecting Srinagar with Jammu remains vulnerable as there has been a lot of information regarding the planning of the attack. 
 
Another input claims that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has been given the task to plan an attack on the National Highway by terror groups backed by Pakistan. 
 
Recently in a meeting held in Pulwama, with the help of Pakistan Army and ISI, three top terrorist organisations - Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/more-than-45-terrorists-being-trained-at-jaish-e-mohammeds-balakot-facility-255870">Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)</a> have been given responsibilities to carry out terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, other parts of India and for political and police killings. 
 
A document&nbsp;says that&nbsp;a meeting was held at a location in Pulwama recently where three terror groups were briefed about the responsibilities assigned to them by their masters. 
 
As per the input, JeM has been assigned the responsibility of carrying out the attack along the national highway. 
 
LeT has been given responsibility to carrying the attack on interior security installations while as Hizbul Mujahideen has been assigned the task to ensure shutdown and police/political killings. 
 
On Monday, in an early morning operation, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-to-hold-state-assembly-elections-in-jammu-kashmir-soon-pm-modi-241578">Jammu and Kashmir</a> police along with other security forces arrested two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Ganderbal, Kashmir. AK 47 rifles and ammunition have been recovered.

Security forces are keeping a strict vigil on the movement of government vehicles at Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after receiving a recent alert by intelligence agencies.

Security forces are keeping a strict vigil on the movement of government vehicles at Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after receiving a recent alert by intelligence agencies. The intelligence agencies have warned security forces and local police about the "latest strategy" of the terrorists, who are planning an attack on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The terrorists could use car bombs to target the security forces. "It appears that the latest strategy of the terrorists to target the security forces is by way of car bombs and IED. There is local expertise to carry out attacks on the lines of Pulwama terror attack," an input stated. According to the agencies, the National Highway (NH) connecting Srinagar with Jammu remains vulnerable as there has been a lot of information regarding the planning of the attack. Another input claims that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has been given the task to plan an attack on the National Highway by terror groups backed by Pakistan. Recently in a meeting held in Pulwama, with the help of Pakistan Army and ISI, three top terrorist organisations - Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) have been given responsibilities to carry out terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, other parts of India and for political and police killings. A document says that a meeting was held at a location in Pulwama recently where three terror groups were briefed about the responsibilities assigned to them by their masters. As per the input, JeM has been assigned the responsibility of carrying out the attack along the national highway. LeT has been given responsibility to carrying the attack on interior security installations while as Hizbul Mujahideen has been assigned the task to ensure shutdown and police/political killings. On Monday, in an early morning operation, Jammu and Kashmir police along with other security forces arrested two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Ganderbal, Kashmir. AK 47 rifles and ammunition have been recovered.

Security forces on alert as terrorists plan attack on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-tourism-department-to-double-promotions-after-tourist-advisory-withdrawal-254966">mobile phone connections will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday</a> from 12 noon, the police and security forces deployed in the region are taking all precautionary measures. 
 
According to sources, there will be strict monitoring of&nbsp;hate mongers and deployment of extra forces will be done at strategic locations to avoid any unlawful gathering called to disturb law and order situation in the valley. 
 
When asked about the precautionary measures for Monday as the mobile phone connections in the Valley will be restored after over two months, Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh told ANI, "All precautions shall be taken." 
 
As mobile phones are the most preferred way for hate mongers to spread lies, local police will also keep an eye on fake news, messages created to ignite any kind of unlawful activity in the region. 
 
There have been inputs that Pakistan-backed groups will try to create a ruckus in the&nbsp;law and order situation by spreading rumours. 
 
The government fully restored landlines&nbsp;six weeks ago. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-opens-to-tourists-as-government-lifts-security-advisory-on-travel-254898">The Jammu and Kashmir administration</a> on Saturday said in a statement, "Having reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, a decision has been taken to restore mobile phone facilities in all the remaining areas of Jammu and Kashmir. More specifically, all post-paid mobile phones, irrespective of the telecom service provider, will stand restored and be functional from 12 noon on Monday, October 14, 2019. This will cover all 10 districts of Kashmir province." 
 
The administration also stated that with this step, tourists will be able to visit the state without being handicapped by the lack of phone connectivity, students can be in touch with parents while attending schools, businessmen can be in touch with customers, transporters can contact clients, and contractors can be in touch with staff. 
 
Phones connectivity in the valley was suspended by the central government as a precautionary measure keeping in view the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, which granted special status to the region. 
 
The Centre also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories -&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

As the mobile phone connections will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday from 12 noon, the police and security forces deployed in the region are taking all precautionary measures.

As the mobile phone connections will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday from 12 noon, the police and security forces deployed in the region are taking all precautionary measures. According to sources, there will be strict monitoring of hate mongers and deployment of extra forces will be done at strategic locations to avoid any unlawful gathering called to disturb law and order situation in the valley. When asked about the precautionary measures for Monday as the mobile phone connections in the Valley will be restored after over two months, Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh told ANI, "All precautions shall be taken." As mobile phones are the most preferred way for hate mongers to spread lies, local police will also keep an eye on fake news, messages created to ignite any kind of unlawful activity in the region. There have been inputs that Pakistan-backed groups will try to create a ruckus in the law and order situation by spreading rumours. The government fully restored landlines six weeks ago. The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday said in a statement, "Having reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, a decision has been taken to restore mobile phone facilities in all the remaining areas of Jammu and Kashmir. More specifically, all post-paid mobile phones, irrespective of the telecom service provider, will stand restored and be functional from 12 noon on Monday, October 14, 2019. This will cover all 10 districts of Kashmir province." The administration also stated that with this step, tourists will be able to visit the state without being handicapped by the lack of phone connectivity, students can be in touch with parents while attending schools, businessmen can be in touch with customers, transporters can contact clients, and contractors can be in touch with staff. Phones connectivity in the valley was suspended by the central government as a precautionary measure keeping in view the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, which granted special status to the region. The Centre also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

J&K Director General of Police says all precautions will be taken during restoration of mobile services

On the eve of the second India-China informal summit, New Delhi has reminded both Islamabad and Beijing that Kashmir is India's internal matter and countries should not comment on it.

The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said, "India’s position has been consistent and clear that Jammu &amp; Kashmir is an integral part of India."

Adding, "China is well aware of our position. It is not for other countries to comment on the internal affairs of India."

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was on a two-day visit to China and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Kashmir was mentioned in the release issued by Pakistan and China on the Xi-Khan talks and was a topic in the joint statement by both countries.

While the Chinese government readout on Xi-Imran talks said that the President supports "Pakistan's legitimate interest in Kashmir... and parties should resolve the dispute via peaceful dialogue", Pakistani readout was stronger and mentioned the "humanitarian crisis in Jammu and Kashmir."

The China-Pakistan joint statement mentioned Kashmir and called for a resolution "based on the UN Charter, relevant UN Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements" with China opposing "any unilateral actions that complicate the situation."

But China and Pakistan have been making statements critical of Delhi since the revocation of the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The India-China second informal summit will take place on October 11 and 12, and New Delhi has asserted that Jammu and Kashmir would not be on the agenda since it's India's internal matter.

Government sources said, "Irrespective of which every country we deal with, our position is very clear. The issue of discussing with any country doesn't arise."

Adding, "If the President of China would like to understand, the PM will outline what we have done. On Union Territory of Ladakh, the logic has been explained. Foreign Minister Jaishankar has made our position clear in this regard."&nbsp;

On Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's ongoing China visit, the source said, "Visit has been decided by Pakistan and China and the matter is not a concern to us... we don't see it as hyphenation if the other side sees it, the Chinese side has to react."

On the eve of the second India-China informal summit, New Delhi has reminded both Islamabad and Beijing that Kashmir is India's internal matter and countries should not comment on it.

On the eve of the second India-China informal summit, New Delhi has reminded both Islamabad and Beijing that Kashmir is India's internal matter and countries should not comment on it. The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said, "India’s position has been consistent and clear that Jammu & Kashmir is an integral part of India." Adding, "China is well aware of our position. It is not for other countries to comment on the internal affairs of India." Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was on a two-day visit to China and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Kashmir was mentioned in the release issued by Pakistan and China on the Xi-Khan talks and was a topic in the joint statement by both countries. While the Chinese government readout on Xi-Imran talks said that the President supports "Pakistan's legitimate interest in Kashmir... and parties should resolve the dispute via peaceful dialogue", Pakistani readout was stronger and mentioned the "humanitarian crisis in Jammu and Kashmir." The China-Pakistan joint statement mentioned Kashmir and called for a resolution "based on the UN Charter, relevant UN Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements" with China opposing "any unilateral actions that complicate the situation." But China and Pakistan have been making statements critical of Delhi since the revocation of the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The India-China second informal summit will take place on October 11 and 12, and New Delhi has asserted that Jammu and Kashmir would not be on the agenda since it's India's internal matter. Government sources said, "Irrespective of which every country we deal with, our position is very clear. The issue of discussing with any country doesn't arise." Adding, "If the President of China would like to understand, the PM will outline what we have done. On Union Territory of Ladakh, the logic has been explained. Foreign Minister Jaishankar has made our position clear in this regard." On Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's ongoing China visit, the source said, "Visit has been decided by Pakistan and China and the matter is not a concern to us... we don't see it as hyphenation if the other side sees it, the Chinese side has to react."

Ahead of second India-China informal summit, India reaffirms that Kashmir is internal matter

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-to-address-two-day-conference-of-ats-chiefs-this-month-254287">Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah</a> on Monday reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union territory for forever and it will get back its statehood status once there is a favourable situation for that. 
 
"Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union Territory forever and that the statehood would be returned once the situation is normalised," Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in an official statement quoting Shah. 
 
The Home Minister also said that the notion that only Article 370 protected the Kashmiri culture and identity was a wrong one. 
 
He asserted that all regional identities are inherently protected by the Indian constitution and referred to the misuse of Article 370 as the root cause of cross-border terrorism. 
 
Shah made these remarks while speaking at a function where he met and interacted with the probationers of the 2018 batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS). 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/home-minister-amit-shah-chairs-high-level-meeting-to-review-current-status-of-border-security-253792">The Home Minister</a> touched&nbsp;issues including National Register of Citizens (NRC), Abrogation of Article 370, etc. 
 
Speaking on the need for a National Register of Citizens, he asserted that NRC was essential not just for national security but for good governance as well. 
 
He remarked that the NRC must not be seen as a political exercise, as it is very important to have a national citizen register in order to ensure that benefits of development reach all the&nbsp;citizens. 
 
He also asked the young probationers to focus on honest performance and added that image is made by not one incident but continuous performance and delivery. 
 
"Maintenance of law and order is very important to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a $5 trillion economy," Shah said.

Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union territory for forever and it will get back its statehood status once there is a favourable situation for that.

Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union territory for forever and it will get back its statehood status once there is a favourable situation for that. "Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union Territory forever and that the statehood would be returned once the situation is normalised," Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in an official statement quoting Shah. The Home Minister also said that the notion that only Article 370 protected the Kashmiri culture and identity was a wrong one. He asserted that all regional identities are inherently protected by the Indian constitution and referred to the misuse of Article 370 as the root cause of cross-border terrorism. Shah made these remarks while speaking at a function where he met and interacted with the probationers of the 2018 batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS). The Home Minister touched issues including National Register of Citizens (NRC), Abrogation of Article 370, etc. Speaking on the need for a National Register of Citizens, he asserted that NRC was essential not just for national security but for good governance as well. He remarked that the NRC must not be seen as a political exercise, as it is very important to have a national citizen register in order to ensure that benefits of development reach all the citizens. He also asked the young probationers to focus on honest performance and added that image is made by not one incident but continuous performance and delivery. "Maintenance of law and order is very important to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a $5 trillion economy," Shah said.

Jammu & Kashmir will get statehood, won't remain union territory forever, says Amit Shah

Pakistan on Wednesday morning <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-along-loc-in-shahpur-kerni-sectors-in-poonch-district-250938">violated ceasefire</a> along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Shahpur and Kirni sector in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly to the unprovoked ceasefire violation.

Firing and shelling from across the border started at around 7:45 am IST today, with the Pakistani troops resorting to the firing of small arms and shelling with mortars.

Further details are awaited.

Pakistan on Wednesday morning violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Shahpur and Kirni sector in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly to the unprovoked ceasefire violation.

Pakistan on Wednesday morning violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Shahpur and Kirni sector in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly to the unprovoked ceasefire violation. Firing and shelling from across the border started at around 7:45 am IST today, with the Pakistani troops resorting to the firing of small arms and shelling with mortars. Further details are awaited.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, Indian Army retaliating

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda on Monday addressed a seminar here on the abrogation of Article 370, which he said was "temporary and transitional" since the beginning. 
 
Parliament had in August revoked <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/removal-of-article-370-step-towards-permanent-peace-in-jammu-and-kashmir-says-amit-shah-252796">Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir</a> and also passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act 2019, reorganising the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir with Assembly and Ladakh without it. 
 
"First Sheikh Abdullah, then Farooq Abdullah and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, later Omar Abdullah and Ghulam Nabi Azad used to say that Jammu and Kashmir has special status. They confused the word. It's not a special status. Right from the beginning, Article 370 was temporary and transitional," Nadda said. 
 
Nadda stated that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-misread-indias-action-to-nullify-article-370-jaishankar-251943">Article 370 was revoked</a> due to the will power of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the effective strategy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda on Monday addressed a seminar here on the abrogation of Article 370, which he said was "temporary and transitional" since the beginning.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda on Monday addressed a seminar here on the abrogation of Article 370, which he said was "temporary and transitional" since the beginning. Parliament had in August revoked Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act 2019, reorganising the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir with Assembly and Ladakh without it. "First Sheikh Abdullah, then Farooq Abdullah and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, later Omar Abdullah and Ghulam Nabi Azad used to say that Jammu and Kashmir has special status. They confused the word. It's not a special status. Right from the beginning, Article 370 was temporary and transitional," Nadda said. Nadda stated that Article 370 was revoked due to the will power of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the effective strategy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Article 370 was temporary from the beginning, says BJP working president JP Nadda

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central Government to file its response on the petitions challenging the annulment of Article 370 which gave special status to the border state within four weeks.&nbsp;

The court said that it will take up the matter for further hearing on November 14.

A five-judge constitution bench passed the order after Attorney General (AG) KK Venugopal, representing the government, sought more time in this regard.&nbsp;

The bench headed by Justice N V Ramana and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant was hearing clubbed petitions against the dilution of Article 370 and the restriction by the government, including communication blockade, curbs on media, detention of minors and others.&nbsp;

The government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of the article, which took away the special rights enjoyed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central Government to file its response on the petitions challenging the annulment of Article 370 which gave special status to the border state within four weeks.

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central Government to file its response on the petitions challenging the annulment of Article 370 which gave special status to the border state within four weeks. The court said that it will take up the matter for further hearing on November 14. A five-judge constitution bench passed the order after Attorney General (AG) KK Venugopal, representing the government, sought more time in this regard. The bench headed by Justice N V Ramana and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant was hearing clubbed petitions against the dilution of Article 370 and the restriction by the government, including communication blockade, curbs on media, detention of minors and others. The government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of the article, which took away the special rights enjoyed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

Article 370 abrogation: Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on pleas challenging decision

The repealing&nbsp;of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/death-of-article-370-means-strengthening-of-indias-unity-integrity-ram-madhav-251280">Article 370</a> was a move towards permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir and it reflects the honour and respect given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the security personnel who laid down their lives for the country, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. 
 
"I believe that the true and well-deserved respect to our personnel who have sacrificed their lives in Kashmir was given by revoking Article 370 and Article 35-A from Jammu and Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a move for permanent peace in the valley," Shah said at the 27th Raising Day event of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), a specialised wing of the CRPF constituted to deal with riots. 
 
"It is a push for peace so that our personnel do not have to lay down their lives in the Valley but are there to take care of the usual law and order situation. People re-elected the Prime Minister with a big majority and he did the right thing in less than a month," he added. 
 
Provisions of Article 370, which gave special powers to Jammu and Kashmir, were repealed last month. 
 
Earlier in his speech, Shah praised the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other paramilitary forces for their role in providing security to people. 
 
He said over 34,000 personnel who had laid down their lives for the internal security of the country have contributed immensely to the process of development. 
 
Shah also lauded the role of RAF since its inception. 
 
"RAF so far has fulfilled its role in keeping with the expectation of the people and the government," he said. 
 
Recounting the bravery of the CRPF personnel, Shah cited the terror attacks in Kashmir and the attacks on Parliament and the makeshift Ram temple in Ayodhya which were foiled by its personnel. 
 
Referring to the National Police Memorial in the national capital, he said it was completed and inaugurated at the initiative of Prime Minister. 
 
The Minister said the logo of the memorial, which is dedicated to the sacrifices of security personnel in internal security duties, will be unveiled on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary next month by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-has-great-expectations-from-india-tamil-still-resonates-in-the-us-pm-modi-at-iit-madras-252768">Prime Minister</a>.&nbsp;

The repealing of Article 370 was a move towards permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir and it reflects the honour and respect given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the security personnel who laid down their lives for the country, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.

The repealing of Article 370 was a move towards permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir and it reflects the honour and respect given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the security personnel who laid down their lives for the country, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. "I believe that the true and well-deserved respect to our personnel who have sacrificed their lives in Kashmir was given by revoking Article 370 and Article 35-A from Jammu and Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a move for permanent peace in the valley," Shah said at the 27th Raising Day event of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), a specialised wing of the CRPF constituted to deal with riots. "It is a push for peace so that our personnel do not have to lay down their lives in the Valley but are there to take care of the usual law and order situation. People re-elected the Prime Minister with a big majority and he did the right thing in less than a month," he added. Provisions of Article 370, which gave special powers to Jammu and Kashmir, were repealed last month. Earlier in his speech, Shah praised the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other paramilitary forces for their role in providing security to people. He said over 34,000 personnel who had laid down their lives for the internal security of the country have contributed immensely to the process of development. Shah also lauded the role of RAF since its inception. "RAF so far has fulfilled its role in keeping with the expectation of the people and the government," he said. Recounting the bravery of the CRPF personnel, Shah cited the terror attacks in Kashmir and the attacks on Parliament and the makeshift Ram temple in Ayodhya which were foiled by its personnel. Referring to the National Police Memorial in the national capital, he said it was completed and inaugurated at the initiative of Prime Minister. The Minister said the logo of the memorial, which is dedicated to the sacrifices of security personnel in internal security duties, will be unveiled on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary next month by the Prime Minister.

Removal of Article 370 step towards permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir, says Amit Shah

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-exchange-of-fire-between-security-forces-and-two-suspected-terrorists-at-batote-252575">Jammu and Kashmir</a>&nbsp;administration has relaxed day-time restrictions from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. 
 
"Daytime restrictions have been relaxed from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. It has been done after improvement in the situation," Dilbag Singh, DGP Jammu and Kashmir told ANI. 
 
Earlier on September 2, Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning) Jammu and Kashmir said daytime restrictions have been lifted from 92 police stations in Kashmir. 
 
"Relaxation in daytime restrictions is up from 81 police stations to 92 from last week with 91 per cent of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-rs-35-crore-released-for-strengthening-healthcare-framework-in-srinagar-251697">Kashmir Valley</a> free from any day-time restrictions," he had said. 
 
Restrictions were imposed across the state after the government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. However, the restrictions have been relaxed in a phased manner.

Jammu and Kashmir administration has relaxed day-time restrictions from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. "Daytime restrictions have been relaxed from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir administration has relaxed day-time restrictions from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. "Daytime restrictions have been relaxed from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. It has been done after improvement in the situation," Dilbag Singh, DGP Jammu and Kashmir told ANI. Earlier on September 2, Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning) Jammu and Kashmir said daytime restrictions have been lifted from 92 police stations in Kashmir. "Relaxation in daytime restrictions is up from 81 police stations to 92 from last week with 91 per cent of Kashmir Valley free from any day-time restrictions," he had said. Restrictions were imposed across the state after the government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. However, the restrictions have been relaxed in a phased manner.

Daytime restrictions revoked from all 105 police stations in Kashmir: DGP

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called Pakistan a "challenging neighbour" and stressed while there is terrorism globally, there is no country in the world that sponsors terror consciously and deliberately against India.

"You have a neighbour who will not trade with you who will not allow you connectivity who has slowed down regionalism who filters people-to-people interaction. It is a very challenging neighbour," he said in an interactive session with Frank G. Wisner, a former US ambassador to India.

"You have terrorism in different parts of the world, but there is no part of the world where a country uses it consciously and deliberately as a large scale industry against its neighbour," the minister stressed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-misread-indias-action-to-nullify-article-370-jaishankar-251943">Jaishankar </a>said that a country is ready to have a dialogue with their neighbour, but questioned that how India can have negotiations with a nation that is nurturing terror and following a policy of implausible deniability, in a reference to Pakistan.

"The issue is not whether to talk or not, everybody wants to talk to their neighbour. The issue is how do I talk to a country that is conducting terrorism and follows a policy of implausible deniability," he said.

He said he does not think that the fundamental issue between India and Pakistan is Kashmir.

"To my mind, the big challenge before us is if you have differences with a neighbour, how do you resolve it? Now, these differences are not normal because they are rooted in our history, which is not normal," Jaishankar remarked.

"Now all of that you could still handle if they do not do the one thing which is actually unacceptable &nbsp;to conduct terrorism, which in their eyes is a legitimate tool of statecraft as a way to pressure you to come to the negotiating table," he said, adding that it was not acceptable as a norm in international relations.

India has repeatedly maintained that dialogue with Pakistan will not be initiated until it takes concrete action against terror emanating from its soil.

Calling Pakistan "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-problem-talking-to-pakistan-but-have-problem-talking-to-terroristan-jaishankar-251859">terroristan</a>", Jaishankar on Tuesday had said that Islamabad has created an "entire industry of terrorism" to fuel unrest in Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi cannot talk to a country that sponsors terror.

"They have to accept the model which they have built for themselves, no longer works. You cannot in this day and age, conduct policy using terrorism as a legitimate instrument of statecraft that is at the heart of the issue. We have no problem in talking to Pakistan, we have a problem talking to terroristan," the minister said during an interview with Asia Society Policy Institute's President Kevin Rudd.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called Pakistan a "challenging neighbour" and stressed while there is terrorism globally, there is no country in the world that sponsors terror consciously and deliberately against India.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called Pakistan a "challenging neighbour" and stressed while there is terrorism globally, there is no country in the world that sponsors terror consciously and deliberately against India. "You have a neighbour who will not trade with you who will not allow you connectivity who has slowed down regionalism who filters people-to-people interaction. It is a very challenging neighbour," he said in an interactive session with Frank G. Wisner, a former US ambassador to India. "You have terrorism in different parts of the world, but there is no part of the world where a country uses it consciously and deliberately as a large scale industry against its neighbour," the minister stressed. Jaishankar said that a country is ready to have a dialogue with their neighbour, but questioned that how India can have negotiations with a nation that is nurturing terror and following a policy of implausible deniability, in a reference to Pakistan. "The issue is not whether to talk or not, everybody wants to talk to their neighbour. The issue is how do I talk to a country that is conducting terrorism and follows a policy of implausible deniability," he said. He said he does not think that the fundamental issue between India and Pakistan is Kashmir. "To my mind, the big challenge before us is if you have differences with a neighbour, how do you resolve it? Now, these differences are not normal because they are rooted in our history, which is not normal," Jaishankar remarked. "Now all of that you could still handle if they do not do the one thing which is actually unacceptable to conduct terrorism, which in their eyes is a legitimate tool of statecraft as a way to pressure you to come to the negotiating table," he said, adding that it was not acceptable as a norm in international relations. India has repeatedly maintained that dialogue with Pakistan will not be initiated until it takes concrete action against terror emanating from its soil. Calling Pakistan "terroristan", Jaishankar on Tuesday had said that Islamabad has created an "entire industry of terrorism" to fuel unrest in Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi cannot talk to a country that sponsors terror. "They have to accept the model which they have built for themselves, no longer works. You cannot in this day and age, conduct policy using terrorism as a legitimate instrument of statecraft that is at the heart of the issue. We have no problem in talking to Pakistan, we have a problem talking to terroristan," the minister said during an interview with Asia Society Policy Institute's President Kevin Rudd.

Pakistan is a very challenging neighbour: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday outlined that before the abrogation of Article 370 Jammu and Kashmir were in a mess while adding that the restrictions were imposed in the region to prevent loss of lives following the stripping of special status.

He said that the Indian government's first concern was to ensure that there was no loss of lives due to violence and demonstrations in the region post abrogation of Article 370.

"We had the experience of 2016 when a self-advertised terrorist cult figure called Burhan Wani was killed and after that, there was a spike in violence. Our intention was to manage the situation (post Article 370) without loss of life and restrictions were intended to do that," he said.

"As many as 42,000 people were killed in the last 30 years. Level of intimidation had reached a height where senior police officers were lynched on streets of Srinagar. Journalists who wrote against separatism were assassinated, military personnel returning home for Eid were kidnapped and killed. So, Pre August 5 Kashmir was in a mess. Difficulties in Kashmir did not start on August 5. It is supposed to be a way of dealing with those difficulties," the minister underlined.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-problem-talking-to-pakistan-but-have-problem-talking-to-terroristan-jaishankar-251859">Jaishankar </a>said that the situation in the region has now stabilized and lots of restrictions have been rolled back including the operationalizing of landlines and mobile towers and resumption of economic activity.

"Particular efforts are being made to keep the supplies normal in the state. This is a harvest season for apples. Efforts are being made to procure apples so that farmers do not get victimized by these changes," he said.

He explained how Jammu and Kashmir acceded to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/clear-attempt-at-pandering-to-vote-bank-interests-india-condemns-labour-party-motion-on-kashmir-252103">India </a>after the country gained freedom in 1947 and the drafting of Article 370.

"The situation in Jammu and Kashmir was peculiar for a number of reasons as it was a border state but also they were themselves under attack at that time. They had the desire to extend the period of alignment with the rest of India in terms of the application of laws. The Constituent Assembly recognized that it was a special case at that time," he said in an interactive session with Frank G. Wisner, a former US ambassador to India.

"The only temporary article of the constitution was drafted which was called Article 370. At that time, it was numbered as 306a. After the Constitution was adopted, there was a series of presidential proclamations under that article that started aligning the state. In the last 70 years, you had 54 of these presidential proclamations," Jaishankar added.

Outlining the reasons for the problems faced in Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370 was adopted, the minister said that the presidential proclamations were very rapid in the initial years and there was a climate of intimidation and separatism in Kashmir.

"You did not have the economic activity in Jammu and Kashmir as compared to the rest of India. There were less job opportunities and there was a more sense of alienation, separatism and therefore, a climate of terrorism across the border. The state was in socio-economic terms less aligned with India. 100 important progressive laws of India did not apply to Kashmir," Jaishankar remarked.

The minister said that the temporary provision allowed a set of narrow elite to arbitrage Article 370 for monopolizing political power and creating a closed-loop politics.

"They had vested interests in keeping alive separatist sentiments. You had a situation where separatist political parties were openly allied with terror groups operating out of Pakistan. They had vested interests in keeping alive separatist sentiments," he said.

India has repeatedly maintained that constitutional changes made by its government on Kashmir are strictly an internal matter, a stance supported by several countries, including those from SAARC and Arab World.

Pakistan, on the other hand, has "condemned" the move and downgraded its bilateral ties with India. Islamabad has since resorted to anti-India rhetoric and has attempted to internationalize the Kashmir issue but to no avail.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday outlined that before the abrogation of Article 370 Jammu and Kashmir were in a mess while adding that the restrictions were imposed in the region to prevent loss of lives following the stripping of special status.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday outlined that before the abrogation of Article 370 Jammu and Kashmir were in a mess while adding that the restrictions were imposed in the region to prevent loss of lives following the stripping of special status. He said that the Indian government's first concern was to ensure that there was no loss of lives due to violence and demonstrations in the region post abrogation of Article 370. "We had the experience of 2016 when a self-advertised terrorist cult figure called Burhan Wani was killed and after that, there was a spike in violence. Our intention was to manage the situation (post Article 370) without loss of life and restrictions were intended to do that," he said. "As many as 42,000 people were killed in the last 30 years. Level of intimidation had reached a height where senior police officers were lynched on streets of Srinagar. Journalists who wrote against separatism were assassinated, military personnel returning home for Eid were kidnapped and killed. So, Pre August 5 Kashmir was in a mess. Difficulties in Kashmir did not start on August 5. It is supposed to be a way of dealing with those difficulties," the minister underlined. Jaishankar said that the situation in the region has now stabilized and lots of restrictions have been rolled back including the operationalizing of landlines and mobile towers and resumption of economic activity. "Particular efforts are being made to keep the supplies normal in the state. This is a harvest season for apples. Efforts are being made to procure apples so that farmers do not get victimized by these changes," he said. He explained how Jammu and Kashmir acceded to India after the country gained freedom in 1947 and the drafting of Article 370. "The situation in Jammu and Kashmir was peculiar for a number of reasons as it was a border state but also they were themselves under attack at that time. They had the desire to extend the period of alignment with the rest of India in terms of the application of laws. The Constituent Assembly recognized that it was a special case at that time," he said in an interactive session with Frank G. Wisner, a former US ambassador to India. "The only temporary article of the constitution was drafted which was called Article 370. At that time, it was numbered as 306a. After the Constitution was adopted, there was a series of presidential proclamations under that article that started aligning the state. In the last 70 years, you had 54 of these presidential proclamations," Jaishankar added. Outlining the reasons for the problems faced in Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370 was adopted, the minister said that the presidential proclamations were very rapid in the initial years and there was a climate of intimidation and separatism in Kashmir. "You did not have the economic activity in Jammu and Kashmir as compared to the rest of India. There were less job opportunities and there was a more sense of alienation, separatism and therefore, a climate of terrorism across the border. The state was in socio-economic terms less aligned with India. 100 important progressive laws of India did not apply to Kashmir," Jaishankar remarked. The minister said that the temporary provision allowed a set of narrow elite to arbitrage Article 370 for monopolizing political power and creating a closed-loop politics. "They had vested interests in keeping alive separatist sentiments. You had a situation where separatist political parties were openly allied with terror groups operating out of Pakistan. They had vested interests in keeping alive separatist sentiments," he said. India has repeatedly maintained that constitutional changes made by its government on Kashmir are strictly an internal matter, a stance supported by several countries, including those from SAARC and Arab World. Pakistan, on the other hand, has "condemned" the move and downgraded its bilateral ties with India. Islamabad has since resorted to anti-India rhetoric and has attempted to internationalize the Kashmir issue but to no avail.

Kashmir was a mess before August 5: Jaishankar on Article 370

India has said its quite confident at United Nations Human Rights Council ( UNHRC) even as Pakistan tries to rake up Kashmir at the Geneva-based institution and highlighted Islamabad's poor track record on the situation of minorities.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We are quite confident that the members of UNHRC, they are aware of our position on Article 370 and the steps we have taken in J&amp;K to ensure normalcy."

Calling Pakistan's situation quite desperate, Raveesh Kumar said, "In case of doublespeak, its quite audacious on Pakistan that the country which is harbouring terrorists, which is the epicentre of terrorism, is pretending to speak on behalf of the global community on human rights, this is very rich. Their record of persecution of minorities ethnic and religious I don't think I need to explain."

Adding further he said, "Repeating a lie, 4-5 times doesn't turn out to be gospel truth that came out very clearly at UNHRC."

The 42nd session of the Human Rights Council is underway in Geneva from September 9-27.&nbsp;

On Tuesday clashes emerged between India and Pakistan as Islamabad raised Kashmir at the forum as they put out there national statements and right of reply.

Asked about the joint statement Pakistan has claimed on the behalf of 58 countries on the situation on Kashmir, Raveesh said, "If they got support, you would have known, it is not a secret session of UNHRC."

Explaining further Kumar said, "The list of countries who support them you have to ask them to provide. we do not have the list. You have to understand, there are 47 members including India and Pakistan, they are claiming 60, so either they have gone beyond to wider international community."

Pakistan has been hoping to bring a resolution against India or a special session on Kashmir but has failed due to lack of support.

MEA Secretary (East) Vijay Thakur Singh in Geneva who is leading the India delegation in Geneva on Thursday met United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet and briefed her about India's concern on cross border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

India has said its quite confident at United Nations Human Rights Council ( UNHRC) even as Pakistan tries to rake up Kashmir at the Geneva-based institution and highlighted Islamabad's poor track record on the situation of minorities.

India has said its quite confident at United Nations Human Rights Council ( UNHRC) even as Pakistan tries to rake up Kashmir at the Geneva-based institution and highlighted Islamabad's poor track record on the situation of minorities. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We are quite confident that the members of UNHRC, they are aware of our position on Article 370 and the steps we have taken in J&K to ensure normalcy." Calling Pakistan's situation quite desperate, Raveesh Kumar said, "In case of doublespeak, its quite audacious on Pakistan that the country which is harbouring terrorists, which is the epicentre of terrorism, is pretending to speak on behalf of the global community on human rights, this is very rich. Their record of persecution of minorities ethnic and religious I don't think I need to explain." Adding further he said, "Repeating a lie, 4-5 times doesn't turn out to be gospel truth that came out very clearly at UNHRC." The 42nd session of the Human Rights Council is underway in Geneva from September 9-27. On Tuesday clashes emerged between India and Pakistan as Islamabad raised Kashmir at the forum as they put out there national statements and right of reply. Asked about the joint statement Pakistan has claimed on the behalf of 58 countries on the situation on Kashmir, Raveesh said, "If they got support, you would have known, it is not a secret session of UNHRC." Explaining further Kumar said, "The list of countries who support them you have to ask them to provide. we do not have the list. You have to understand, there are 47 members including India and Pakistan, they are claiming 60, so either they have gone beyond to wider international community." Pakistan has been hoping to bring a resolution against India or a special session on Kashmir but has failed due to lack of support. MEA Secretary (East) Vijay Thakur Singh in Geneva who is leading the India delegation in Geneva on Thursday met United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet and briefed her about India's concern on cross border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

United Nations Human Rights Council members aware of our position on Article 370: India

Islamabad is all set to raise the Jammu and Kashmir issue when both India and Pakistan speak at the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday. The two nuclear-armed neighbours will be speaking as part of the 42nd session of the UNHRC, which is underway in Geneva.

Pakistan to rake up J&K issue in UNHRC

Two consecutive earthquakes hit Himalayan states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on Monday afternoon.

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir and Chamba region in Himachal Pradesh at 12:10 pm.

"Earthquake of Magnitude:5.0, Occurred on 09-09-2019, 12:10:31 IST, Lat:32.9 N &amp; Long: 76.1 E, Depth: 5 Km, Region: Jammu and Kashmir- Himachal Pradesh (Chamba) Border Region," IMD tweeted.

Half an hour later, another earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale hit the same region again at 12:40 pm."Earthquake of Magnitude:3.2, Occurred on 09-09-2019, 12:40:16 IST, Lat:32.9 N &amp; Long: 76.0 E, Depth: 5 Km, Region: Jammu and Kashmir- Himachal Pradesh (Chamba) Border Region," IMD tweeted. 
 
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Two consecutive earthquakes hit Himalayan states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on Monday afternoon. An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir and Chamba region in Himachal Pradesh at 12:10 pm.

Two consecutive earthquakes hit Himalayan states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on Monday afternoon. An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir and Chamba region in Himachal Pradesh at 12:10 pm. "Earthquake of Magnitude:5.0, Occurred on 09-09-2019, 12:10:31 IST, Lat:32.9 N & Long: 76.1 E, Depth: 5 Km, Region: Jammu and Kashmir- Himachal Pradesh (Chamba) Border Region," IMD tweeted. Half an hour later, another earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale hit the same region again at 12:40 pm."Earthquake of Magnitude:3.2, Occurred on 09-09-2019, 12:40:16 IST, Lat:32.9 N & Long: 76.0 E, Depth: 5 Km, Region: Jammu and Kashmir- Himachal Pradesh (Chamba) Border Region," IMD tweeted.

Earthquake jolts J-K, Himachal''s Chamba region

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Pak's ICJ lawyer said, ''Pakistan has no proofs to back it's any claim on J&K''

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US President Donald Trump has made it very clear that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-trump-offers-to-mediate-on-kashmir-issue-during-meeting-with-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-report-237780">his offer to mediate between India and Pakistan</a> on the Kashmir issue is not on the table anymore after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rubbishes-donald-trumps-claim-that-pm-modi-asked-him-to-mediate-in-resolving-kashmir-issue-237794">New Delhi rejected it</a>, India ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said on Monday (local time).

"President Trump has made it very clear that his offer to mediate on Jammu and Kashmir is dependent on both India and Pakistan. Since India has not accepted his offer, the president has made it clear that this is not on the table anymore," the Indian envoy said in an interview with Bret Baier of Fox News.

"It has been the United States long-standing policy. The United Nations Secretary-General was also very clear that this issue has to be resolved bilaterally between India and Pakistan in keeping with the agreements-- the Shimla Agreement and the Lahore declaration-- that the two countries had signed.This is not an issue that needs to be settled with a third party and President Trump has clarified it," Shringla added.

Tensions simmered between the two neighbours following New Delhi`s historic decision to abrogate Article 370 that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and transform it into Union Territories, with effect from October 31.

Rattled by India`s decision, Pakistan had initiated a series of measures against its neighbour, including the downgrading of bilateral ties and suspension of cross-border communication of railways and bus services.

Followingly, India had urged Pakistan to review its decision but the request was refuted by Islamabad.

Referring to the ongoing crisis in the region, Shringla stated, "India`s decision is an administrative one. It is the 12th time that India is taking such reorganisation of states. It does not in any way impinge on the borders of Jammu and Kashmir or the international borders and it is, therefore, an internal matter of India."

"We have taken this decision because we have found that over 70 years the level of development in the state has been hampered due to the special status that it enjoyed, which was, in any case, a temporary provision in the Indian Constitution. And now the intention is to ensure good governance and socio-economic justice reaches the state," he added.

In the wake of India`s decision, Pakistan has also urged the international community, including groups such as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, to interfere in the matter and called for restraint against the so-called "illegal aggression" of New Delhi in the region

US President Donald Trump has made it very clear that his offer to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue is not on the table anymore after New Delhi rejected it, India ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said on Monday (local time).

US President Donald Trump has made it very clear that his offer to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue is not on the table anymore after New Delhi rejected it, India ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said on Monday (local time). "President Trump has made it very clear that his offer to mediate on Jammu and Kashmir is dependent on both India and Pakistan. Since India has not accepted his offer, the president has made it clear that this is not on the table anymore," the Indian envoy said in an interview with Bret Baier of Fox News. "It has been the United States long-standing policy. The United Nations Secretary-General was also very clear that this issue has to be resolved bilaterally between India and Pakistan in keeping with the agreements-- the Shimla Agreement and the Lahore declaration-- that the two countries had signed.This is not an issue that needs to be settled with a third party and President Trump has clarified it," Shringla added. Tensions simmered between the two neighbours following New Delhi`s historic decision to abrogate Article 370 that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and transform it into Union Territories, with effect from October 31. Rattled by India`s decision, Pakistan had initiated a series of measures against its neighbour, including the downgrading of bilateral ties and suspension of cross-border communication of railways and bus services. Followingly, India had urged Pakistan to review its decision but the request was refuted by Islamabad. Referring to the ongoing crisis in the region, Shringla stated, "India`s decision is an administrative one. It is the 12th time that India is taking such reorganisation of states. It does not in any way impinge on the borders of Jammu and Kashmir or the international borders and it is, therefore, an internal matter of India." "We have taken this decision because we have found that over 70 years the level of development in the state has been hampered due to the special status that it enjoyed, which was, in any case, a temporary provision in the Indian Constitution. And now the intention is to ensure good governance and socio-economic justice reaches the state," he added. In the wake of India`s decision, Pakistan has also urged the international community, including groups such as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, to interfere in the matter and called for restraint against the so-called "illegal aggression" of New Delhi in the region

Trump's Kashmir mediation offer not on table anymore: Indian envoy

Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Saturday assured that Section 144 will be lifted soon in Jammu and Kashmir where it was in place after the abrogation of Article 370.&nbsp;

"There was peace in Jammu and Kashmir post the abrogation of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-responsible-for-corruption-poverty-underdevelopment-in-jammu-and-kashmir-amit-shah-240865">Article 370 and 35A</a>. Section 144 will be lifted within a week to ten days and that there will be normalcy in the Valley soon. For the past 70 years, Indians were like aliens in their own country and now the abrogation of Article 370 has led to an extension of the Indian Constitution in totality to Jammu and Kashmir. &nbsp;In many places, Section 144 has been relaxed in Jammu and Kashmir," Reddy said at National Seminar on Cyber Security at the Institute of Engineers here.&nbsp;

"Pakistan was trying to mislead people by giving false reports. Similarly, some political parties in the country also misled people for their own vested interests," he said.

Communication was also being restored in some places and will be done soon in many places. There are no signs of havoc in Jammu and Kashmir. We are just taking precautions, if provoked then things will be settled as soon as possible. After the abrogation of Article 370, we can see that people are much happier than before.

"The minister said that Jammu and Kashmir will have developed in the industrial sector and the culture of the state will be recognized."

Parliament recently withdrew special status to the Jammu and Kashmir and also passed Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act 2019, reorganising the state in two Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir with Assembly and Ladakh without Assembly.&nbsp;

Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Saturday assured that Section 144 will be lifted soon in Jammu and Kashmir where it was in place after the abrogation of Article 370.

Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Saturday assured that Section 144 will be lifted soon in Jammu and Kashmir where it was in place after the abrogation of Article 370. "There was peace in Jammu and Kashmir post the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A. Section 144 will be lifted within a week to ten days and that there will be normalcy in the Valley soon. For the past 70 years, Indians were like aliens in their own country and now the abrogation of Article 370 has led to an extension of the Indian Constitution in totality to Jammu and Kashmir. In many places, Section 144 has been relaxed in Jammu and Kashmir," Reddy said at National Seminar on Cyber Security at the Institute of Engineers here. "Pakistan was trying to mislead people by giving false reports. Similarly, some political parties in the country also misled people for their own vested interests," he said. Communication was also being restored in some places and will be done soon in many places. There are no signs of havoc in Jammu and Kashmir. We are just taking precautions, if provoked then things will be settled as soon as possible. After the abrogation of Article 370, we can see that people are much happier than before. "The minister said that Jammu and Kashmir will have developed in the industrial sector and the culture of the state will be recognized." Parliament recently withdrew special status to the Jammu and Kashmir and also passed Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act 2019, reorganising the state in two Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir with Assembly and Ladakh without Assembly.

Section 144 to be lifted in Valley within week: Minister of State Home Kishan Reddy

Here's How Things Are Changing On The Ground In J&K After The Abrogation Of Article 370. Indian government is likely to introduce sweeping reforms to end the misuse of public funds in Jammu and Kashmir. For instance, the privileges of former CMs are all set to go, they may lose their bungalows. Wion's Ieshan Wani filed this report.

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The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that seeks to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, while also bifurcating the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Lok Sabha passes J&K Reorganisation bill

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the deployment of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir was a precautionary measure to prevent the security situation from worsening and stated that the forces would not be removed under any "pressure".

Replying to a debate on scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir relevant draft laws, Shah hit out at Congress, saying due to vote bank politics, the opposition party was not able to show courage to support the abrogation of the constitutional provision.

"This is nothing. There was a situation in Kashmir between 1989 and 1995 when terrorism was at its peak and curfew was being imposed for years. Leave the phone, people were not able to get bread and butter," he said, responding to a query by NCP's Supriya Sule, who questioned the deployment of excessive security forces in the state.

Shah said the curfew wasn't put in place because the law and order situation deteriorated.

"It is precautionary so that no one could get the opportunity to succeed in deteriorating the security situation in the state by misguiding the people. There is no other reason. There is no such situation," he said.

Shah asked how anyone can stop the government from taking security measures.

"It seems from the tone of some of the members that we would remove the security forces coming under pressure so that they could carry out some incidents...we are not going to do that...we will not come under any pressure nor we will remove the security forces," he said.

Shah said that Article 370 does not integrate Jammu and Kashmir with India as claimed; instead, it keeps the state apart from India.

"From today onwards this hurdle (Article) 370 would be removed forever," he said.

Shah also said that statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be given when the time is ripe.

"This is not a permanent provision. I want to make it clear that as soon the situation improves the government would have no objections in giving the full statehood status at the appropriate time," he said.

Responding to members'&nbsp;concern over Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, the BJP chief said that India`s claim was as strong as it was in the past.

"Still we have the 24 seats (Assembly) reserved for PoK. Our claim is as strong as it was in the past," he said, blaming former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for Pakistan occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the deployment of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir was a precautionary measure to prevent the security situation from worsening and stated that the forces would not be removed under any "pressure".

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the deployment of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir was a precautionary measure to prevent the security situation from worsening and stated that the forces would not be removed under any "pressure". Replying to a debate on scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir relevant draft laws, Shah hit out at Congress, saying due to vote bank politics, the opposition party was not able to show courage to support the abrogation of the constitutional provision. "This is nothing. There was a situation in Kashmir between 1989 and 1995 when terrorism was at its peak and curfew was being imposed for years. Leave the phone, people were not able to get bread and butter," he said, responding to a query by NCP's Supriya Sule, who questioned the deployment of excessive security forces in the state. Shah said the curfew wasn't put in place because the law and order situation deteriorated. "It is precautionary so that no one could get the opportunity to succeed in deteriorating the security situation in the state by misguiding the people. There is no other reason. There is no such situation," he said. Shah asked how anyone can stop the government from taking security measures. "It seems from the tone of some of the members that we would remove the security forces coming under pressure so that they could carry out some incidents...we are not going to do that...we will not come under any pressure nor we will remove the security forces," he said. Shah said that Article 370 does not integrate Jammu and Kashmir with India as claimed; instead, it keeps the state apart from India. "From today onwards this hurdle (Article) 370 would be removed forever," he said. Shah also said that statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be given when the time is ripe. "This is not a permanent provision. I want to make it clear that as soon the situation improves the government would have no objections in giving the full statehood status at the appropriate time," he said. Responding to members' concern over Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, the BJP chief said that India`s claim was as strong as it was in the past. "Still we have the 24 seats (Assembly) reserved for PoK. Our claim is as strong as it was in the past," he said, blaming former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

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