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Big blow to regional powers in J&K, Ex-PDP leader launches his party named 'Apni Party'

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Minister and J&K Finance Minister Altaf Bukhari on Sunday launched his own political party named 'Apni Party' in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Senior journalist and broadcaster Reham Khan on WION's Global Summit 2020 slammed the United States over hypocrisy towards Pakistan.

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At WION's third edition of Global Summit in Dubai, BJP's General Secretary Ram Madhav talked on upgraded relations between US and India.

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At WION's third edition of Global Summit in Dubai, BJP's General Secretary Ram Madhav slammed the countries commenting on India's internal issue.

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PM Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani and Hardeep Puri,West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal were among those who remembered those killed when a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel was attacked on February 14 last year.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in paying tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel killed in a terror attack in Pulwama a year ago and said India will never forget their martyrdom.

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Three terrorists killed after a group of at least four militants opened fire at a police team at a toll plaza on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the wee hours here on Friday, officials said.&nbsp;

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"Around 5 am, police stopped a truck for checking, the terrorists who were hidden inside started shooting," Singh said. The incident took place in Ban area of Nagrota. He also said that there is a possibility of at least four more terrorists hiding in the area.&nbsp;

"Area has been cordoned off and the search operation is on."

Following the attack, the highway was shut down and schools in Nagrota were also closed as a precautionary measure. &nbsp;

This is the first attack in the valley after the Centre revoked Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state on August 5 last year.&nbsp;

Nagrota, which has an Indian Army cantonment, is the same area where terrorists disguised as policemen stormed a military camp and killed seven soldiers.&nbsp;

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Three terrorists killed after a group of at least four militants opened fire at a police team at a toll plaza on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the wee hours here on Friday, officials said.

Three terrorists killed after a group of at least four militants opened fire at a police team at a toll plaza on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the wee hours here on Friday, officials said. Also read: Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in encounter between security forces and terrorists in Awantipora #UPDATE Mukesh Singh, IG Jammu: Three terrorists have been killed in the encounter(on Jammu-Srinagar highway) https://t.co/dap28B8DQr pic.twitter.com/AUsfkx1RNx — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2020 × Mukesh Singh IG Jammu said a policeman also received injuries in the attack. Mukesh Singh, IG Jammu: Around 5 am, police stopped a truck for checking, the militants hidden inside started shooting. One police personnel was also injured. There is a possibility of atleast 4 more terrorists hidden in the area. Area has been cordoned&search operation is on. https://t.co/kYwc41Sybi pic.twitter.com/PqNBBCKVFn — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2020 × Also read: Jammu and Kashmir: Voice call, SMS services to be restored for prepaid mobile users "Around 5 am, police stopped a truck for checking, the terrorists who were hidden inside started shooting," Singh said. The incident took place in Ban area of Nagrota. He also said that there is a possibility of at least four more terrorists hiding in the area. "Area has been cordoned off and the search operation is on." Following the attack, the highway was shut down and schools in Nagrota were also closed as a precautionary measure. This is the first attack in the valley after the Centre revoked Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state on August 5 last year. Nagrota, which has an Indian Army cantonment, is the same area where terrorists disguised as policemen stormed a military camp and killed seven soldiers. (with inputs from agencies)

Three terrorists killed in attack in Jammu; one cop injured

The Border Security Force shot down a drone-like flying object along the International Border in Jammu, news agency PTI reported on Monday.

According to the report, the drone was in a forward post in Arnia belt along the International Border.

An investigation into the matter has been launched.&nbsp;

IG BSF, Jammu Frontier, NS Jamwal said that it is a drone-like flying object without a camera, PTI quoted him as saying.

Meanwhile, a terrorist was gunned down on Monday during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.

The encounter broke out after the terrorists opened fire on a patrol team in Anantnag district of Kashmir.

A soldier of the Indian Army was also injured in the encounter.&nbsp;

The security forces have cordoned off the area.&nbsp; 
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The Border Security Force shot down a drone-like flying object along the International Border in Jammu, news agency PTI reported on Monday. According to the report, the drone was in a forward post in Arnia belt along the International Border.

The Border Security Force shot down a drone-like flying object along the International Border in Jammu, news agency PTI reported on Monday. According to the report, the drone was in a forward post in Arnia belt along the International Border. An investigation into the matter has been launched. IG BSF, Jammu Frontier, NS Jamwal said that it is a drone-like flying object without a camera, PTI quoted him as saying. Meanwhile, a terrorist was gunned down on Monday during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter broke out after the terrorists opened fire on a patrol team in Anantnag district of Kashmir. A soldier of the Indian Army was also injured in the encounter. The security forces have cordoned off the area.

BSF shoots down drone-like flying object along International Border in Jammu

The 2G data services restored in Jammu and Kashmir from Saturday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdrew the autonomy of the Muslim majority region by ending a nearly six-month communication lockdown.

2G Internet Services Restored In J&K, No Access To Social Media

A day after Jammu and Kashmir DSP Davinder Singh was arrested along with two militants, the state police have confirmed that he will be dealt as a terrorist. #J&K #Kashmir #Terror #WION

J&K: DSP Davinder Singh under police scanner after caught with 3 terrorists

A day after Jammu and Kashmir DSP Devinder Singh were arrested along with two militants, the state police have confirmed that he will be dealt as a terrorist. #J&K #Kashmir #Terror #WION

J&K IG: Police cop detained with terrorists will be treated same as them

Finance Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-to-launch-first-debt-exchange-traded-fund-266182">Nirmala Sitharaman</a> on Wednesday elaborated on key measures being adopted by the center to bring prices under control. The minister dismissed opposition charges about fear factor in the economy and said that that government has taken a series of steps to check the steep rise in onion prices including imports.

Sitharaman, who was replying to the debate on the first batch of supplementary demands for grants for 2019-20, said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/central-government-involved-in-big-onion-scam-aap-mp-sanjay-singh-265934">onion price</a> surge was due to factors such as a reduction in the area of cultivation and production.

The minister, who laid stress on greater scientific storage of onions also said in response to opposition interruptions, that she does not eats much of onions and garlic and comes from a family where there is not much consumption of the two kitchen ingredients.

She also blamed the UPA government for non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks and alleged that loans were given over recommendations made on phone calls between 2008 and 2014.

The House passed the demands for grants allowing the government to spend an additional Rs 21,246 crore, including over Rs 8,820 crore for the newly formed Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in the current fiscal.

She also said that more devolution of funds to the union territories will take place through the 15th Finance Commission.

The minister said FDI inflows were growing and "fear factor does not exist" for investments.

Noting that both revenue expenditure and capital expenditure of government had gone up, she said the government has been able to save Rs 1.41 lakh crore due to the implementation of a direct benefit transfer scheme.

She said 6.21 crore people have been given MNREGA employment this year.

Referring to points made by opposition members during the debate, she said "stressed accounts were not recognized as NPAs" during the UPA government. 
 
She said the opposition was shedding "crocodile tears" over the problems of IDBI bank and its advances shot up due to "aggressive lending" from 2008-2014.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday elaborated on key measures being adopted by the center to bring prices under control. The minister dismissed opposition charges about fear factor in the economy and said that that government has taken a series of steps to check the steep rise in onion prices including imports.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday elaborated on key measures being adopted by the center to bring prices under control. The minister dismissed opposition charges about fear factor in the economy and said that that government has taken a series of steps to check the steep rise in onion prices including imports. Sitharaman, who was replying to the debate on the first batch of supplementary demands for grants for 2019-20, said that onion price surge was due to factors such as a reduction in the area of cultivation and production. The minister, who laid stress on greater scientific storage of onions also said in response to opposition interruptions, that she does not eats much of onions and garlic and comes from a family where there is not much consumption of the two kitchen ingredients. She also blamed the UPA government for non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks and alleged that loans were given over recommendations made on phone calls between 2008 and 2014. The House passed the demands for grants allowing the government to spend an additional Rs 21,246 crore, including over Rs 8,820 crore for the newly formed Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in the current fiscal. She also said that more devolution of funds to the union territories will take place through the 15th Finance Commission. The minister said FDI inflows were growing and "fear factor does not exist" for investments. Noting that both revenue expenditure and capital expenditure of government had gone up, she said the government has been able to save Rs 1.41 lakh crore due to the implementation of a direct benefit transfer scheme. She said 6.21 crore people have been given MNREGA employment this year. Referring to points made by opposition members during the debate, she said "stressed accounts were not recognized as NPAs" during the UPA government. She said the opposition was shedding "crocodile tears" over the problems of IDBI bank and its advances shot up due to "aggressive lending" from 2008-2014.

Government taking measures to curb price rise in onion: Sitharaman

Owing to a landslide, vehicular movement between Jammu and Srinagar remains suspended for the third consecutive day on the National Highway-44 at Digdole in Ramban district.

The disruptive landslide took place at 8.40 pm on Thursday and continues to wreak havoc on the highway as connectivity remains deeply affected due to stones and boulders. This market the fourth landslide on the same route since November 7.

"About 1400 trucks are stranded between Nashri and Digdole while 150 trucks are stranded between Digdole and Banihal. This is the fourth landslide in eight days since November 7", Senior Superintendent of Traffic Police, National Highway (NHW), JS Johar told ANI. 
 
Project Director, Hindustan Construction, Purshotam Kumar Possi, the in-charge of widening and maintenance of NH44 said, "The intermittent rolling down of shooting stones, rainfall and dense fog has been hampering the clearance operation''.

Passengers who were stranded were seen trekking with their luggage to reach the opposite end of the stretch. Additionally, railway connectivity is also heavily affected due to landslides. The train service which had resumed between Srinagar and Baramulla on November 12 after three months also remains shut as landslides create trouble very often on NH44 between Banihal and Ramban.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Owing to a landslide, vehicular movement between Jammu and Srinagar remains suspended for the third consecutive day on the National Highway-44 at Digdole in Ramban district.

Owing to a landslide, vehicular movement between Jammu and Srinagar remains suspended for the third consecutive day on the National Highway-44 at Digdole in Ramban district. The disruptive landslide took place at 8.40 pm on Thursday and continues to wreak havoc on the highway as connectivity remains deeply affected due to stones and boulders. This market the fourth landslide on the same route since November 7. "About 1400 trucks are stranded between Nashri and Digdole while 150 trucks are stranded between Digdole and Banihal. This is the fourth landslide in eight days since November 7", Senior Superintendent of Traffic Police, National Highway (NHW), JS Johar told ANI. Project Director, Hindustan Construction, Purshotam Kumar Possi, the in-charge of widening and maintenance of NH44 said, "The intermittent rolling down of shooting stones, rainfall and dense fog has been hampering the clearance operation''. Passengers who were stranded were seen trekking with their luggage to reach the opposite end of the stretch. Additionally, railway connectivity is also heavily affected due to landslides. The train service which had resumed between Srinagar and Baramulla on November 12 after three months also remains shut as landslides create trouble very often on NH44 between Banihal and Ramban. (With inputs from ANI)

Jammu-Srinagar road connectivity hampered due to continuous landslides on NH44

China said that the formation of J&K and Ladakh UT is unlawful and Void, In response to that India said that the Indian government don't expect China to comment on internal matters.

India slams China on J&K Remark

J&K Officially split into Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh UTs. Girish Chandra Murmu will take charge as J&K L-G.

J&K officially split into Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh UTs

After fresh intelligence inputs suggested that a group of terrorists from Pakistan has infiltrated into India, defence bases in Punjab and Jammu area have been placed on high alert.

"The defence bases in and around Punjab and Jammu are on high alert. The Indian Air Force has put its airbases in Punjab including Pathankot and Jammu on orange alert," government sources said.

"The inputs were received by forces today morning after which they are taking all precautions to protect the defence bases," they said.

A few days ago, the bases were on high alert but the alert levels were brought down a couple of days later, they said.

There have been reports of a possible terror attack on major defence facilities since August 5 when the Centre moved to abrogate Article 370 that granted a special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Late last month, intelligence agencies had issued a warning against a module of eight to ten Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists. The input suggests that the terror group may possibly try to carry out a suicide attack against air force bases in and around Jammu and Kashmir.

After fresh intelligence inputs suggested that a group of terrorists from Pakistan has infiltrated into India, defence bases in Punjab and Jammu area have been placed on high alert.

After fresh intelligence inputs suggested that a group of terrorists from Pakistan has infiltrated into India, defence bases in Punjab and Jammu area have been placed on high alert. "The defence bases in and around Punjab and Jammu are on high alert. The Indian Air Force has put its airbases in Punjab including Pathankot and Jammu on orange alert," government sources said. "The inputs were received by forces today morning after which they are taking all precautions to protect the defence bases," they said. A few days ago, the bases were on high alert but the alert levels were brought down a couple of days later, they said. There have been reports of a possible terror attack on major defence facilities since August 5 when the Centre moved to abrogate Article 370 that granted a special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Late last month, intelligence agencies had issued a warning against a module of eight to ten Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists. The input suggests that the terror group may possibly try to carry out a suicide attack against air force bases in and around Jammu and Kashmir.

Defence bases in Punjab, Jammu on orange alert after fresh intelligence input of terror attack

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

Following days of restrictions, mobile phone services have been resumed in five districts of Jammu region.

Starting Wednesday night, the services were restored in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch districts. The services were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, given security concerns in the region following Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370.

Defending restrictions on the use of mobile phones and internet, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik had said that the curb has been imposed as these facilities were abused as "a weapon" against the country and mostly exploited by terrorists to mobilise the people.

"There is much hullabaloo over the absence of telephone facilities. I want to say that people should wait for 10 more days. For us every life is important. Please try to understand the reasons behind these restrictions. Who uses phone and internet? It is of little use for us but is mostly exploited by terrorists and Pakistanis," Malik said.&nbsp;

Following days of restrictions, mobile phone services have been resumed in five districts of Jammu region. Starting Wednesday night, the services were restored in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch districts.

Following days of restrictions, mobile phone services have been resumed in five districts of Jammu region. Starting Wednesday night, the services were restored in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch districts. The services were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, given security concerns in the region following Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370. Defending restrictions on the use of mobile phones and internet, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik had said that the curb has been imposed as these facilities were abused as "a weapon" against the country and mostly exploited by terrorists to mobilise the people. "There is much hullabaloo over the absence of telephone facilities. I want to say that people should wait for 10 more days. For us every life is important. Please try to understand the reasons behind these restrictions. Who uses phone and internet? It is of little use for us but is mostly exploited by terrorists and Pakistanis," Malik said.

Mobile phone services restored in five districts of Jammu

Situations getting back to normal in J&K, landline services restored. Watch this video to know more.

Situations getting back to normal in J&K, landline services restored

Russian Foreign Minister&nbsp;Sergei Lavrov has told&nbsp;Pakistani foreign minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/let-people-in-pakistan-kashmir-be-aware-unsc-not-waiting-for-you-qureshi-242536">Shah Mehmood Qureshi</a> to solve issues with India bilaterally.

A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said, Moscow&nbsp;"Emphasized the need for de-escalation of tensions, and that there is no alternative to resolve differences between Pakistan and India except bilaterally through political and diplomatic means."

Qureshi who has been dialling global capitals had called&nbsp;Moscow to rake up Kashmir.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-warmongering-over-scrapping-of-article-370-president-alvi-calls-for-jihad-against-india-242906">Also read:&nbsp;Pakistan's warmongering over scrapping of Article 370, President Alvi calls for jihad against India</a>

The release from Pakistan also acknowledged the Russian stance.

The Pakistani foreign ministry statement said, "Foreign Minister Lavrov underlined the importance of resolution of all outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means."

Over the weekend Russia became the first member of the permanent five of the United Nations security council to back New Delhi's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Russia's&nbsp;ministry of foreign affairs, in response to a question, said, "Change in the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and its division into two Union Territories are carried out within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India."

Echoing India's policy,&nbsp;Russian foreign ministry recalled Shimla and Lahore accord and said, "We hope that the differences between them will be resolved by political and diplomatic means on a bilateral basis in accordance with the provisions of the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999."

Both the agreement call of no third party mediation and resolution of issues between the 2 south Asian countries bilaterally.&nbsp;

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to solve issues with India bilaterally. A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said, Moscow "Emphasized the need for de-escalation of tensions, and that there is no alternative to resolve differences between Pakistan and India except bilaterally through political and diplomatic means.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to solve issues with India bilaterally. A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said, Moscow "Emphasized the need for de-escalation of tensions, and that there is no alternative to resolve differences between Pakistan and India except bilaterally through political and diplomatic means." Qureshi who has been dialling global capitals had called Moscow to rake up Kashmir. Also read: Pakistan's warmongering over scrapping of Article 370, President Alvi calls for jihad against India The release from Pakistan also acknowledged the Russian stance. The Pakistani foreign ministry statement said, "Foreign Minister Lavrov underlined the importance of resolution of all outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means." Over the weekend Russia became the first member of the permanent five of the United Nations security council to back New Delhi's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Russia's ministry of foreign affairs, in response to a question, said, "Change in the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and its division into two Union Territories are carried out within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India." Echoing India's policy, Russian foreign ministry recalled Shimla and Lahore accord and said, "We hope that the differences between them will be resolved by political and diplomatic means on a bilateral basis in accordance with the provisions of the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999." Both the agreement call of no third party mediation and resolution of issues between the 2 south Asian countries bilaterally.

Solve your issues with India bilaterally: Russia tells Pakistan

After the Parliament cleared the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/full-text-of-presidents-resolution-to-revoke-article-370-in-jammu-and-kashmir-240833">Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill </a>to&nbsp;scrap Article 370 of the Constitution and convert Jammu and Kashmir in two Union Territories, the Bharatiya Janata Party is now working to<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-delimitation-dogra-group-demands-8-seats-for-jammu-region-225188"> delimit the state's assembly</a>.

The Election Commission has initiated a meeting to discuss different aspects of delimitation of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly.

The BJP in the state&nbsp;has been raising the issue of reorganisation of the state so that Jammu gets a larger share of seats in the 87-member state assembly.

As of now, Kashmir region has 46 seats followed by Jammu region with 37 and Ladakh with four.

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After the Parliament cleared the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution and convert Jammu and Kashmir in two Union Territories, the Bharatiya Janata Party is now working to delimit the state's assembly.

After the Parliament cleared the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution and convert Jammu and Kashmir in two Union Territories, the Bharatiya Janata Party is now working to delimit the state's assembly. The Election Commission has initiated a meeting to discuss different aspects of delimitation of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. The BJP in the state has been raising the issue of reorganisation of the state so that Jammu gets a larger share of seats in the 87-member state assembly. As of now, Kashmir region has 46 seats followed by Jammu region with 37 and Ladakh with four.

Election Commission begins meeting to discuss delimitation of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

Normalcy was restored in Jammu on Saturday as the city woke up to the familiar sight of young children racing to school.&nbsp;

Many children along with their parents and grandparents were seen waiting for their school buses and vans to arrive.

Yesterday, the District Magistrate of Jammu had withdrawn section 144 of CrPC, which prohibits an assembly of more than four people, which was imposed in the district five days ago.

'The order dated August 5 issued under section 144 CrPC, within Municipal Limits of Jammu district is hereby withdrawn,' read the order issued by Sushma Chauhan, District Magistrate, Jammu.

As per the order, all schools, colleges and academic institutions that are closed can resume functioning normally from Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/section-144-imposed-in-jk-internet-services-suspended-240701">Section 144 was imposed in the backdrop of the whittling down of Article 370</a> and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.&nbsp;

Normalcy was restored in Jammu on Saturday as the city woke up to the familiar sight of young children racing to school. Many children along with their parents and grandparents were seen waiting for their school buses and vans to arrive.

Normalcy was restored in Jammu on Saturday as the city woke up to the familiar sight of young children racing to school. Many children along with their parents and grandparents were seen waiting for their school buses and vans to arrive. Yesterday, the District Magistrate of Jammu had withdrawn section 144 of CrPC, which prohibits an assembly of more than four people, which was imposed in the district five days ago. 'The order dated August 5 issued under section 144 CrPC, within Municipal Limits of Jammu district is hereby withdrawn,' read the order issued by Sushma Chauhan, District Magistrate, Jammu. As per the order, all schools, colleges and academic institutions that are closed can resume functioning normally from Saturday. Section 144 was imposed in the backdrop of the whittling down of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Section 144 withdrawn from Jammu; schools, colleges re-open after five days

Normalcy was restored in Jammu on Saturday as the city woke up to the familiar sight of young children racing to school. Yesterday, the District Magistrate of Jammu had withdrawn section 144 of CrPC, which prohibits an assembly of more than four people, which was imposed in the district five days ago. Watch this video to know more.

Situation returning to normal in J&K, Schools re-open after five days

Jawahar Lal Nehru had probably realised his folly of giving a generous gift of ‘autonomy’ and ‘special status’ to Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

Within a few years, he had ordered the arrest of his good friend Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on charges of conspiracy (hobnobbing with Pakistan) and overseen many privileges of the new state go away or get diluted.

Since 1955, saffron parties under different names kept their focus on this anomaly. To be fair to the BJP, the party had always promised to repeal Article 370 of the Constitution and bring Jammu &amp; Kashmir at par with the rest of the country.

Indian voters seldom give a second look to the election manifestoes of parties, and least believe the promises made therein. Therefore, people were in for a pleasant shock when the Narendra Modi government took the bold step of scrapping state’s special status and divide it into two Union territories.

As a Kashmir-born person, I can say that special privileges and autonomy never touched the lives of common people in the state. It deprived them of job and other economic opportunities as no big businesses were ready to set shop in the state.&nbsp;

Corruption was rampant as everyone believed the central funds were there for loot. The elite — ruling classes — &nbsp;formed a close-knit club to milk the autonomy cow. On one hand, they threatened Delhi with dire consequences if any reform or change was proposed or accountability sought, and on the other, they filled the minds of the common man with hate and fear of the Big Brother Delhi. The mistrust kept increasing and turned into a wave of hate and prejudice against Delhi.

No wonder, when Pakistan was ready to implement its Operation TOPAC and launch an insurgency in Kashmir by the end of the eighties, this very anger acted as a catalyst for the ‘Azadi’ movement that swept the Valley.&nbsp;

With the inevitability of security forces swarming the Valley’s towns and village to hunt down terrorists, this hate had made people desperate. In three decades, the Kashmiri had turned into a potential jihadi outpost for global terror groups — Taliban, ISIS and Al Qaeda all waiting in wings for swooping down in Kashmir.

On the other hand, over the years the so-called autonomy was further diluted with Supreme Court getting jurisdiction over the state and labour laws being implemented there.&nbsp;

The J&amp;K Assembly has no record of giving a single landmark law to the people that would be worth emulating by the rest of the country. It adopted most of the laws made by Parliament and dragged its feet on some others like Right to Information and Right to Education.&nbsp;

To top of it, the male-dominated polity kept women subjugated by not banning their right of inheritance in case they married a non-Kashmiri.&nbsp;

Nehru’s idea of a privileged Muslim-dominant state being the crowning glory of secular India was badly shattered in the early nineties when some 3.5 lakh Kashmiri Hindus had to flee their homes overnight from terrorists and their supporters.&nbsp;

His dream had turned sour and for the first time, the common man in India felt betrayed. The exodus of Kashmiri Pandits added to the rise of the right-wing politics in India.

On the ground, Ladakh was the first to rise in revolt against the Kashmiri-dominated political leadership. From day one, Ladakhis were clear that Union Territory status for their land would be enough for them.

Jammu may still not be happy at being clubbed with Kashmir in the new arrangement, while Ladakhis are genuinely feeling vindicated in their stand of a peaceful struggle.

The rise of insurgency and terrorism in Kashmir had taken India by surprise. Learning from our experience, one can safely say that the Union Territory status for the state is the best bet for ensuring there is no repeat of terrorism or unrest in Kashmir!&nbsp;

It could also facilitate the return of normalcy there, including the return of the natives in a routine and gradual way. The leaders in Kashmir have only believed in enjoying privileges and never felt responsible to the people and the nation.&nbsp;

When insurgency was at its peak in Kashmir and the situation was getting out of control in the early nineties, Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah simply resigned and abdicated his responsibilities. It was easy for him to blame Delhi and wash his hands off his regime’s responsibility in letting Kashmiri youth in hordes go to Pakistan for arms and sabotage training. Mehbooba Mufti was no better, as she is often blamed for leading Team B of the separatists.

As a reporter who witnessed the most violent 10 years of terrorism in Kashmir, I can hardly recollect one state leader who spoke for India and countered Pakistan’s narrative.&nbsp;

Many of them appeared to be apologists for Hurriyat and terrorists. Their stand led to confounding the confusion of the youth, many believing that supporting Pakistan is a way to survive in the tenuous situation.&nbsp;

Celebrations over, the Modi government will have to face the wrath of Kashmiris as soon as they emerge out of the forced confinement of their homes and the embargo on communication and TV is lifted. The process of confining people to their homes while the Parliament took crucial decisions on their land and lives, has left Kashmiris deeply hurt.

Maybe it was unavoidable for preventing bloodshed, but now onwards, New Delhi has to show its magnanimity and launch all-round developments for creating jobs.

(This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the <a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-end-of-nehru-s-mission-kashmir-2779892">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)&nbsp;

Jawahar Lal Nehru had probably realised his folly of giving a generous gift of ‘autonomy’ and ‘special status’ to Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir. Within a few years, he had ordered the arrest of his good friend Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on charges of conspiracy (hobnobbing with Pakistan) and overseen many privileges of the new state go away or get diluted.

Jawahar Lal Nehru had probably realised his folly of giving a generous gift of ‘autonomy’ and ‘special status’ to Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir. Within a few years, he had ordered the arrest of his good friend Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on charges of conspiracy (hobnobbing with Pakistan) and overseen many privileges of the new state go away or get diluted. Since 1955, saffron parties under different names kept their focus on this anomaly. To be fair to the BJP, the party had always promised to repeal Article 370 of the Constitution and bring Jammu & Kashmir at par with the rest of the country. Indian voters seldom give a second look to the election manifestoes of parties, and least believe the promises made therein. Therefore, people were in for a pleasant shock when the Narendra Modi government took the bold step of scrapping state’s special status and divide it into two Union territories. As a Kashmir-born person, I can say that special privileges and autonomy never touched the lives of common people in the state. It deprived them of job and other economic opportunities as no big businesses were ready to set shop in the state. Corruption was rampant as everyone believed the central funds were there for loot. The elite — ruling classes — formed a close-knit club to milk the autonomy cow. On one hand, they threatened Delhi with dire consequences if any reform or change was proposed or accountability sought, and on the other, they filled the minds of the common man with hate and fear of the Big Brother Delhi. The mistrust kept increasing and turned into a wave of hate and prejudice against Delhi. No wonder, when Pakistan was ready to implement its Operation TOPAC and launch an insurgency in Kashmir by the end of the eighties, this very anger acted as a catalyst for the ‘Azadi’ movement that swept the Valley. With the inevitability of security forces swarming the Valley’s towns and village to hunt down terrorists, this hate had made people desperate. In three decades, the Kashmiri had turned into a potential jihadi outpost for global terror groups — Taliban, ISIS and Al Qaeda all waiting in wings for swooping down in Kashmir. On the other hand, over the years the so-called autonomy was further diluted with Supreme Court getting jurisdiction over the state and labour laws being implemented there. The J&K Assembly has no record of giving a single landmark law to the people that would be worth emulating by the rest of the country. It adopted most of the laws made by Parliament and dragged its feet on some others like Right to Information and Right to Education. To top of it, the male-dominated polity kept women subjugated by not banning their right of inheritance in case they married a non-Kashmiri. Nehru’s idea of a privileged Muslim-dominant state being the crowning glory of secular India was badly shattered in the early nineties when some 3.5 lakh Kashmiri Hindus had to flee their homes overnight from terrorists and their supporters. His dream had turned sour and for the first time, the common man in India felt betrayed. The exodus of Kashmiri Pandits added to the rise of the right-wing politics in India. On the ground, Ladakh was the first to rise in revolt against the Kashmiri-dominated political leadership. From day one, Ladakhis were clear that Union Territory status for their land would be enough for them. Jammu may still not be happy at being clubbed with Kashmir in the new arrangement, while Ladakhis are genuinely feeling vindicated in their stand of a peaceful struggle. The rise of insurgency and terrorism in Kashmir had taken India by surprise. Learning from our experience, one can safely say that the Union Territory status for the state is the best bet for ensuring there is no repeat of terrorism or unrest in Kashmir! It could also facilitate the return of normalcy there, including the return of the natives in a routine and gradual way. The leaders in Kashmir have only believed in enjoying privileges and never felt responsible to the people and the nation. When insurgency was at its peak in Kashmir and the situation was getting out of control in the early nineties, Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah simply resigned and abdicated his responsibilities. It was easy for him to blame Delhi and wash his hands off his regime’s responsibility in letting Kashmiri youth in hordes go to Pakistan for arms and sabotage training. Mehbooba Mufti was no better, as she is often blamed for leading Team B of the separatists. As a reporter who witnessed the most violent 10 years of terrorism in Kashmir, I can hardly recollect one state leader who spoke for India and countered Pakistan’s narrative. Many of them appeared to be apologists for Hurriyat and terrorists. Their stand led to confounding the confusion of the youth, many believing that supporting Pakistan is a way to survive in the tenuous situation. Celebrations over, the Modi government will have to face the wrath of Kashmiris as soon as they emerge out of the forced confinement of their homes and the embargo on communication and TV is lifted. The process of confining people to their homes while the Parliament took crucial decisions on their land and lives, has left Kashmiris deeply hurt. Maybe it was unavoidable for preventing bloodshed, but now onwards, New Delhi has to show its magnanimity and launch all-round developments for creating jobs. (This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

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Batting strongly for delimitation of assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan (DSS) Thursday demanded grant of eight seats to Jammu region, including six seats for Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) refugees.

Former minister and DSS chairman Choudhary Lal Singh said seats under this process should be granted to Jammu through an administrative order by the governor as has been done in the past.

"We welcome reports in media about move of the centre for delimitation of assembly constituencies in J&amp;K. We demand that six should be granted to refugees of PoK and two seats should be given to displaced Kashmir Pandits in Jammu," Singh told reporters here.

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The BJP in Jammu and Kashmir has been raising the issue of reorganisation of the state so that Jammu gets a larger share of seats in the 87-member state assembly. As of now, Kashmir region has 46 seats followed by Jammu region with 37 and Ladakh with four.

Batting strongly for delimitation of assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan (DSS) Thursday demanded grant of eight seats to Jammu region, including six seats for Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) refugees.

Batting strongly for delimitation of assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan (DSS) Thursday demanded grant of eight seats to Jammu region, including six seats for Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) refugees. Former minister and DSS chairman Choudhary Lal Singh said seats under this process should be granted to Jammu through an administrative order by the governor as has been done in the past. "We welcome reports in media about move of the centre for delimitation of assembly constituencies in J&K. We demand that six should be granted to refugees of PoK and two seats should be given to displaced Kashmir Pandits in Jammu," Singh told reporters here. Watch: Significance of government's Delimitation push in J&K × The BJP in Jammu and Kashmir has been raising the issue of reorganisation of the state so that Jammu gets a larger share of seats in the 87-member state assembly. As of now, Kashmir region has 46 seats followed by Jammu region with 37 and Ladakh with four.

J&K delimitation: Dogra group demands 8 seats for Jammu region

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