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Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Vice President of Baba Yatri Niyas. many," she said. Committed to remove 'Dilli Ki Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Home Secretary also No Indo-Pak bonhomie exchange this year at Baba The meeting began at around 3 pm and was attended by 14 prominent attended the meeting. (Agency) leaders from Jammu and Kashmir. (Agency) PM said J&K assembly polls will be held after Chamliyal, only rituals performed PMDP Projects in J&K to be completed during 2021-22, directs Chief Duri' & 'Dil Ki Duri' : Modi at APM pandemic along the International Border in Ramgarh sector of Samba delimitation completed: Jitendra district in Jammu and Kashmir. Secy meeting. Baba Chamliyal is an annual feature and celebrated every last of the delimitation process," the Union Minister said. and financial progress achieved till date. The departments were PM Modi expressed happiness on the commitment to the Constitution Thursday in the month of June. The most significant point is that the meeting took place a day after and democracy espoused by all participants. He said that even one death "The announcement regarding cancellation of the mela (fair) was directed to complete all projects during this fiscal as there would be no the Election Commission of India (ECI) held virtual discussions with its in Jammu and Kashmir is painful and it is 'our collective duty to protect already made but ritual of offering 'chadar' at the Baba Chamliyal spillovers to the next financial year. representatives in Jammu and Kashmir and deputy commissioners our younger generation'. Dargah (shrine) was performed by the BSF authorities, local Chhani Administrative Secretaries of departments of Housing & Urban regarding the delimitation of the 90 Assembly constituencies in the Stressing on the need to provide opportunities to the youth of the Fatwal Panchayat members and the Shrine committee," said an Development, Power Development, Jal Shakti, Planning, Development Union Territory. Union Territory, the Prime Minister said that younger generation of the administrative officer. and Monitoring, Youth Services & Sports, Food Civil Supplies & Singh said that the all-party meeting is a positive effort towards giving region will give back lots to the country. The traditional prayers were performed by the Shrine Head Chetan Consumer Affairs, besides Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer, development and strengthening democracy in Jammu and Kashmir. The developmental work with implementation of many pro-people Sharma amidst the presence of officials from the administration, BSF, Srinagar Smart City participated in the meeting. "The meeting was held in a conducive atmosphere. Everyone showed initiatives, carried out over the last two years in Jammu and Kashmir, Police and local committees. At the outset, the Administrative Secretary, Planning Development their faith towards India's democracy and constitution," he said. was discussed in detail in the meeting held at the Prime Minister's Only limited devotees from nearby villages were allowed to offer and Monitoring Department gave a detailed presentation on the status of The Union Minister further said, "PM Modi laid special emphasis on residence. prayers at the shrine, the official said. PMDP projects underway in Jammu and Kashmir. two main issues in the meeting. He said we will have to work together to PM Modi expressed satisfaction with the acceleration of development He asserted that the visitors offered special prayers for world peace, The Chief Secretary impressed upon the Administrative Secretaries to take democracy to grassroots in J-K. Secondly, for all-around in the Union Territory and said that 'it is creating new hope and especially the end of CoronaVirus. monitor the execution of PMDP projects and focus on project completion development in J-K that reaches all communities and areas, there should aspirations among the people'. The mela was cancelled after a review meeting between the District within stipulated timelines. Extensive deliberations were held to review be cooperation and public participation." "When people experience corruption free governance, it inspires trust Administration Samba, BSF authorities and members of the Dargah the progress of key developmental projects to augment infrastructure in "PM Modi also laid emphasis on the fact that the stakeholders have to among the people and people also extend their co-operation to the Management Committee. power, sports, irrigation & flood control, and housing & urban work together to take J-K to the path of peace and development," he administration and this is visible in Jammu and Kashmir today," the Last year also because of COVID 19, the Chamliyal fair--a symbol of development. added. Prime Minister said, according to sources. Indo-Pak bonhomie was canceled and only limited devotees paid Dr Mehta emphasized that restoration of Dal and Nigeen lakes is a The all-party meeting chaired by Prime Minister concluded at Prime The Prime Minister said that there would be political differences but obeisance at the shrine and offered 'chadar' in the Ramgarh sector of priority for the Government and their rehabilitation be undertaken in an Minister's official residence in New Delhi this evening. everyone should work in national interest for the benefit of the people of Samba district. intensive manner to ensure large scale de-weeding of the water bodies The meeting began at around 3 pm and was attended by 14 prominent Jammu and Kashmir. He underlined that an atmosphere of safety and The shrine of Baba Dalip Singh Manhas, a saint popularly known as within three months. He directed the Housing & Urban Development leaders from the Union Territory. security needs to be ensured for all sections of society in the region. Baba Chamliyal, is located in the Samba district and is thronged by lakhs Department to undertake regular monitoring of water quality This was the first high-level interaction between the Centre and PM Modi said that he wants to remove 'Dilli ki Duri as well as Dil Ki of devotees during the fair. parameters including pH, turbidity, dissolved solvents, e-coli, and BOD political leadership mainly from Kashmir since August 5, 2019, when the Duri'. During the Mela, Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets with BSF levels of these lakes. Centre revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and the state Among the leaders who participated in the meeting were Congress' personnel at Zero Line while a delegation of the force offered a 'chadar' Under Smart City Mission, the Chief Secretary directed the was bifurcated into two union territories. Ghulam Nabi Azad, Tara Chand and GA Mir; National Conference's Dr at the shrine, located one-and-a-half kilometres from Zero Line. Department to complete the first phase of Jhelum River Front by 30th Among the leaders who are participated in the meeting were Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah; PDP's Mehbooba Mufti, J-K Apni In 2020, the fair was canceled due to the Covid pandemic and in 2018 September 2021. Additionally, the Department was asked to complete Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad, Tara Chand and GA Mir; National Party's Altaf Bukhari; BJP's Ravinder Raina, Nirmal Singh, and Kavinder and 2019 it was canceled due to estranged relations between India and the Surface Car Parking at Kothibagh, Integrated Traffic Management Conference's Dr Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah; PDP's Mehbooba Gupta; CPI(M)'s M Y Tarigami; National Panthers Party's Prof Bheem Pakistan. System, and Integrated Control and Command Centre by 30th June, 15th Mufti, J-K Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari; BJP's Ravinder Raina, Nirmal Singh; and Peoples Conference's Sajad Gani Lone. BSF troops in return hand over 'shakkar' (holy sugar) and sharbat July, and 31st August 2021, respectively. Singh, and Kavinder Gupta; CPI(M)'s M Y Tarigami; National Panthers Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, (holy water) from the shrine during mela, which is believed to have The Chief Secretary directed the Department to develop a project for Party's Prof Bheem Singh; and Peoples Conference's Sajad Gani Lone. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Home Secretary also healing powers to treat skin diseases. suitable up-gradation of Batmaloo Bus Stand to provide better services to Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, attended the meeting. (Agency) Baba Chamliyal, after whom the village is named, lived about 322 commuters and travelers. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Home Secretary also years ago and is revered by the people of all faiths. In sports sector, the Chief Secretary reviewed the progress of sports attended the meeting. Till 1971, Pakistani nationals were allowed to come to the Indian side infrastructure at Bakshi Stadium. It was informed that 94% of works We demanded early statehood, assembly Earlier in March this year, the Delimitation Commission for Jammu to pay obeisance at the shrine but after the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the worth Rs. 164 crore have been completed. It was decided that the and Kashmir, which was set up in March 2020 to redraw the practice was discontinued. stadium will be thrown open for public use before 15th August, 2021. parliamentary and assemblies constituencies, got a one-year extension polls in J&K: Cong On the Pakistan side, it remains a three-day affair at Village Saidawali The Chief Secretary also reviewed the progress of various iconic from the Central government. in Sialkot opposite village Chamliyal on the Indian side. projects of Jammu and Kashmir including Kwar and Ujh Hydro-Electric "Statehood should be restored at the earliest was our first demand. We The delimitation panel, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Pakistani Rangers hand over a traditional 'chaddar' to BSF for laying Projects (HEP, and Metrolite Rail for Srinagar and Jammu cities. have told them that in Parliament, Home Minister had assured us that Ranjana Prakash Desai, was set up only for one year. Later, the panel got the statehood will be restored after some time. We said that the time has it at Baba Chambliyal 'dargah'. Further, while reviewing the mega projects of Biotechnology Park at A gazette notification was issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Handwara and Industrial Biotechnology Park at Ghatti, Kathua which come as all elections are concluded including BDC and DDC and the Justice on March 3, 2021, in this regard. (Agency) are being built in collaboration with ICMR and IIIM as knowledge border is also at peace," Azad added. NSA Doval proposes action plan partners, Dr. Mehta directed the concerned Department to consult the The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said the second Article 370 has been abrogated, will never stakeholders from various educational and research institutions of demand was to conduct the legislative assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir; with the objective of ensuring outcomes that may benefit the Kashmir at the earliest. against LeT, JeM population at large. return: Kavinder According to sources, NSA Doval proposed that an action plan "They said they are doing everything to strengthen the democracy. We they will get a representative. Article 370 has been abrogated. It against LeT and JeM as part of the SCO framework. He emphasised the also want this and assembly elections should be conducted at the earliest. should not even be thought that it will ever come back." adoption of international standards to counter terror financing including LG Sinha greets people on Kabir Jayanti You did panchayat election, and there should also be legislative Former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and senior BJP an MOU between SCO and Financial Action Task Force (FATF). on the auspicious occasion of Sant Kabir Das Ji Jayanti. elections," he said. leader Nirmal Singh stressed that the Delimitation Commission will hold Over the last two decades, LeT and Jaish have planned and executed In his message of felicitations, the Lt Governor observed that Sant Congress also called upon the government to bring a bill giving discussions with all the stakeholders. a number of attacks in India, which include the 26/11 Mumbai attack Kabir, mystic poet and a weaver, had brought great social reforms with guarantee regarding domicile and employment in the state to the "Delimitation will be done and after this, the further process will be and also on the Indian parliament. These groups are actively engaged in his writings, popularly known as Kabir's Dohas and made an invaluable impact on the social structure of India. residents of Jammu and Kashmir. undertaken. Delimitation Commission will hold discussions with promoting infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir and also indoctrinating everyone, after that things will move forward," Nirmal Singh told youth across India, these groups are also accused of being involved in Through his teachings and philosophy, Sant Kabir, an exponent of "We had historic domicile rules and also rules regarding mediapersons after the meeting. terror financing. Bhakti Movement, had spread the message of oneness, peace, and social employments. The government should give a guarantee that they will "Almost all political parties came to a consensus that there should be Interestingly, NSA Doval talked about action against Pakistan-based justice, which would continue to inspire the generations to come, added bring bills on land and employment," Azad said. peace in Jammu and Kashmir and a government should come there outfits at the SCO meet where his Pakistan counterpart Moeed Yusuf was the Lt Governor. The Congress leader said his party also demanded rehabilitation of democratically. Prime Minister appealed to all the leaders that there also participating. The Lt Governor urged the people to follow Sant Kabir's ideals of Kashmiri Pandits and promised the government to help in the process. would be peace only when everyone works together," he said. The FATF plenary is going on in Paris and is soon going to decide on universal brotherhood and social harmony, which are more relevant in "We asked the government to release all the political prisoners, not the Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina informed that Prime keeping Pakistan on the grey list or putting it on its blacklist. the modern era, for building a better society to live in. militants, but political prisoners, at the earliest," Azad said. Minister Narendra Modi has assured that the government will work Furthermore, NSA Doval strongly condemned terrorism in all forms and On this auspicious occasion, I pray for sustained peace, progress, and towards the development of Jammu and Kashmir. manifestations. Perpetrators of terrorism including cross-border terror prosperity in the UT and well-being of its people, said the Lt Governor. The Congress leader said that Home Minister Amit Shah spoke before "All leaders of Jammu and Kashmir have been assured by Prime attacks should be expeditiously brought to justice, he said. the Prime Minister and said the Centre is committed to restoring the Miniter Narendra Modi that all will work together for the future and He also underlined the need for full implementation of UN statehood and conduct assembly elections there," he added. betterment of Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister heard everyone and resolutions and targeted sanctions against UN-designated terrorist SPO killed, forest guard injured in Doda The Congress leader said that the Centre assured them that their said that all steps will be taken for the development of the people of individuals and entities. Need to monitor new technologies used by A police official said that a Swift car bearing registration number demands will be met. Jammu and Kashmir." Raina told reporters. terrorists including drones for smuggling of weapons and misuse of dark JK02CM-0885 met with an accident at Manoie in which one SPO Asked if there were discussion regarding the abrogation of Article 370, During a three-and-a-half-hour long meeting with 14 leaders from web, artificial intelligence, blockchain and social media, NSA Doval told identified as Ashok Kumar (1053/SPO) posted at Spp Malikpora died on Azad said almost 80 per cent of parties spoke on Art 370 but the matter Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister patiently heard out suggestions SCO members. spot and another forest guard namely Muahmmad Ashraf l, son of is sub judice in court. and inputs from all participants. NSA Doval also highlighted in the SCO NSA meet that greater The meeting began at around 3 pm and was attended by 14 prominent connectivity including through initiatives like Chahbahar, INSTC, Muhammad Shafi Zargar of Bhaderwah was injured. Fourteen prominent leaders from Jammu and Kashmir attended the leaders from Jammu and Kashmir. Regional Air Corridors, Ashgabat Agreement always leads to economic meeting. PM Modi said that his government is fully committed to the gains and building trust. However, connectivity must respect the The injured was shifted to SDH Gandoh for treatment. This was the first high-level interaction between the Centre and democratic process in J-K. sovereignty and territorial integrity. political leadership mainly from Kashmir since August 5, 2019, when the Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that There was also a detailed discussion on the issue of Afghanistan, Indian Army to buy 1,750 Futuristic Centre revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and the state all participants shared their frank and honest views. which is witnessing a surge in Taliban violence. It is learnt from reliable was bifurcated into two union territories. (Agency) "It was an open discussion which revolved around building a better sources that NSA Doval told SCO members that there is a need to Infantry CVs, light tanks future for Kashmir. The main focus of the meeting was to strengthen the preserve gains made in the last two decades in Afghanistan and give top enemy tanks and carry troops. democratic process," sources said. priority to the welfare of its people. The Indian Army says it wants to deploy the vehicles in places like PM assured J&K will emerge as 'zone The Prime Minister emphasised on the need to strengthen democracy He also told SCO that India fully supports the SCO Contact Group on Eastern Ladakh along with desert and amphibious terrain. at the grassroots and work together with the people of Jammu and Afghanistan, which should be more active. Though India became SCO The FICV project has been in plans for a long time and the need for a Kashmir to ensure their upliftment. Member in 2017, it has physical, spiritual, cultural and philosophical modern troops carrier equipped with tank-busting capabilities was felt of peace': Baig This was the first high-level interaction between the Centre and inter-linkages for centuries with countries that now make up SCO, he during the recent Ladakh conflict. and Kashmir becomes a zone of peace rather than a zone of conflict." political leadership mainly from Kashmir since August 5, 2019, when the added. (Agency) Due to the experiences in the Ladakh theatre, the Indian Army is also "First delimitation process should take place, after that they will make Centre revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and the state looking at the prospect of acquiring 350 light tanks in a phased manner, a call for the election in Jammu and Kashmir," he said. was bifurcated into two union territories. J&K reports 448 new +ve cases, 11 deaths along with performance-based logistics, niche technologies, engineering The most significant point is that the meeting took place a day after Among the leaders who are participated in the meeting were patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals support package, and other maintenance and training requirements. the Election Commission of India (ECI) held virtual discussions with its Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad, Tara Chand and GA Mir; National including 170 from Jammu Division and 512 from Kashmir Division. The Light Tank is planned to be procured under the 'Make-in-India' representatives in Jammu and Kashmir and deputy commissioners Conference's Dr Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah; PDP's Mehbooba One new confirmed case of mucormycosis has been reported today, ethos and spirit of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) - 2020, the regarding the delimitation of the 90 Assembly constituencies in the Mufti, J-K Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari; BJP's Ravinder Raina, Nirmal bringing the cumulative no of confirmed cases to 27 in the UT of J&K. Indian Army has stated. Union Territory. Singh, and Kavinder Gupta; CPI(M)'s M Y Tarigami; National Panthers Besides this, 80.54 percent of population above the age of 45 years has The Indian Army specified that it wants its less than 25 tonnes tanks As per sources, the meeting was attended by 20 deputy Party's Prof Bheem Singh; and Peoples Conference's Sajad Gani Lone. been vaccinated across the Jammu and Kashmir. to be used for operations in High Altitude Area (HAA), marginal terrain commissioners from Jammu and Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, According to the daily Media Bulletin, out of 313476 positive cases, (Rann), amphibious operations, etc. "Administrative difficulties faced by the deputy commissioners with Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Home Secretary also 6537 are Active Positive, 302655 have recovered and 4284 have died; 2087 "The advancement in technology also facilitates that the 'Light Tank' is respect to the assembly constituencies were discussed," the sources said. attended the meeting. (Agency) in Jammu division and 2197 in Kashmir division. having weapon systems and protection of adequate capacity and is The Bulletin further said that out of 9679738 test results available, equipped suitably to operate in current/future threat spectrum, to Meanwhile, People's Conference leader Sajjad Lone said that the We do not accept abrogation of Art 370, 9366262 samples have been tested as negative till Thursday. support combat operations as a weapon system," the RFI issued on April meeting was held in a very cordial manner. Till date 2353939 persons have been enlisted for observation which 23 said. (Agency) "We came out quite positive that hopefully there will be some delivery included 25971 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated for the people of Jammu and Kashmir," Lone said. by government, 6537 in isolation and 206497 in home surveillance. The high-profile all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra will fight it in court: Omar Militancy-related violence has..... hands. We will fight this in court, and hope that we'll get justice Besides, 2110650 persons have completed their surveillance period. Modi with political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir concluded at Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed that 448 new the country are trying to instill fear among people by killing unarmed Prime Minister's official residence in New Delhi on Thursday evening. there," he said. "We also told Prime Minister that there's been a breach of trust positive cases of novel Corona virus (183 from Jammu division and 265 people, a senior Army officer said on Thursday. The meeting began at around 3 pm and was attended by 14 prominent from Kashmir division), have been reported thus taking the total number leaders from the Union Territory. between the state and Centre. It's the Centre's duty to restore it, and for "The parameters of violence have decreased by nearly 50 per cent. The of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 313476. situation is very good and there is stability in entire Kashmir," General This was the first high-level interaction between the Centre and that whatever Prime Minister thinks best, he should do. The Prime Also, 11 deaths have been reported, 08 from Jammu Division and 03 Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army's Chinar Corps Lieutenant political leadership mainly from Kashmir since August 5, 2019, when the Minister listened to us in a good and peaceful environment. We told him from Kashmir Division. General D P Pandey told reporters on the sidelines of a function at Centre revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and the state that it is important to reverse the decisions that were taken and are not Moreover, 682 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and Handwara in Kupwara district. was bifurcated into two union territories. in favour of Jammu and Kashmir," he added. discharged from various hospitals including 170 from Jammu Division He said attempts are being made by militants to create an atmosphere Among the leaders who are participated in the meeting were The former Chief Minister said Jammu and Kashmir was given the and 512 from Kashmir Division. of fear by targeting civilians, politicians and unarmed policemen. Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad, Tara Chand and GA Mir; National status of a Union Territory and "people don't like it". One new confirmed case of mucormycosis has been reported today, "Some of these criminal elements are controlled from across (the Conference's Dr Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah; PDP's Mehbooba "They want full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir with Jammu and bringing the cumulative no of confirmed cases to 27 in the UT of J&K. border) and some by enemies within the country. The enemies are so Mufti, J-K Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari; BJP's Ravinder Raina, Nirmal Kashmir cadre restored," he said. Besides this, 80.54 percent of population above the age of 45 years has frustrated by peace, stability and development that they are killing Singh, and Kavinder Gupta; CPI(M)'s M Y Tarigami; National Panthers Omar Abdullah said all leaders who participated in the meeting been vaccinated across the Jammu and Kashmir. shopkeepers, politicians and unarmed policemen," Lt Gen. Pandey said. Party's Prof Bheem Singh; and Peoples Conference's Sajad Gani Lone. demanded full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. According to the daily Media Bulletin, out of 313476 positive cases, He said he was confident that police will curb these small incidents. Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, "Both Prime Minister and Home Minister said the work for elections 6537 are Active Positive, 302655 have recovered and 4284 have died; 2087 Replying to a question, Lt Gen. Pandey said around 200 militants are Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Home Secretary also and restoring statehood should start soon. However, Azad Sahib said in Jammu division and 2197 in Kashmir division. active in Kashmir as on date. attended the meeting. that first statehood should be restored and then elections should be held. The Bulletin further said that out of 9679738 test results available, The Army had organised a function to rename the Army Goodwill Earlier in March this year, the Delimitation Commission for Jammu On this Prime Minister didn't say anything," Abdullah added. 9366262 samples have been tested as negative till Thursday. School at Bedkut in Handwara after Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, who was and Kashmir, which was set up in March 2020 to redraw the Fourteen prominent leaders from Jammu and Kashmir took part in the meeting, the first high-level interaction between the Centre and political Till date 2353939 persons have been enlisted for observation which killed in an encounter with militants in May last year. parliamentary and assemblies constituencies, got a one-year extension included 25971 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated from the Central government. leadership mainly from Kashmir since August 5, 2019, when the Centre revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and the state was by government, 6537 in isolation and 206497 in home surveillance. The delimitation panel, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Besides, 2110650 persons have completed their surveillance period. Ranjana Prakash Desai, was set up only for one year. Later, the panel got bifurcated into two union territories. (Agency) Delhi Police Special ...... A gazette notification was issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Told PM that J&K people don't accept 'illegal' A team of Delhi Police went to Kargil to arrest the four students and Justice on March 3, 2021, in this regard. (Agency) later obtained the transit remand from a local court to bring them to Pratham Pooja held at Holy Cave Delhi. pandemic situation, Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2021 has been cancelled, abrogation of Arte 370: Mehbooba "Delhi Police has arrested the students after obtaining a transit PM urged J&K leaders to participate in but the Shrine Board is committed to carry out all religious rituals a per and Kashmir are in a lot of difficulties after August 5, 2019. They are remand from a local court. The arrest was made under a separate FIR. past practice, the CEO, SASB said. angry, upset and emotionally shattered. They feel humiliated. I told They were questioned earlier, and their questioning will continue. Their The CEO prayed for the good health and well-being of the people. phones were switched off at the same time on the day of the blast," the delimitation: Bukhari "With the blessings of Lord Shiva, who is a source of strength for Prime Minister that people of Jammu and Kashmir do not accept the police added. He said the Prime Minister urged the political leaders from Jammu people during this difficult time, we shall overcome this health crisis and manner in which Article 370 was abrogated unconstitutionally, illegally The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is undertaking the main and Kashmir to participate in the delimitation process. work towards welfare of the mankind," the CEO said. and immorally." investigation in the explosion that took place in the near Israeli Embassy The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party leader said the Prime Minister The CEO further said in order to respect the religious sentiments of The PDP chief said that they will struggle peacefully even if it takes on January 29. During the explosion earlier this year, windscreens of several cars also told the meeting that the government was committed to the millions of devotees worldwide, SASB has made all the arrangements for months or years. restoration of statehood. carrying out traditional religious rituals at the Holy Cave. parked in the vicinity of the Embassy on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road in "People of Jammu and Kashmir will struggle constitutionally, New Delhi were found damaged. "The Prime Minister heard our issues of all leaders. He said that the The SASB would perform morning and evening Arti of the Holy Ice democratically, peacefully. Be it months or years, we will restore Article election process will begin when the delimitation process finishes. The Lingam at the Holy Cave Shrine from 28th June, 2021 to Shravan At the time, sources had confirmed that ammonium nitrate was used Prime Minister asked all to participate in the delimitation process. We Purnima falling on 22nd August, 2021. The timing of the Arti would be 370 in Jammu and Kashmir as it is a matter of our identity. We did not for the explosion and added this blast may be a trial of some "bigger have been assured that this is the roadmap towards elections. Prime 6.00 a.m to 6.30 a.m in the morning and 5.00 p.m to 5.30 p.m in the get it from Pakistan, it was given to us by our country, by Jawaharlal conspiracy". Minister also said that we are committed to the restoration of statehood," evening. The devotees can have 'Darshan' through live telecast of Nehru, Sardar Patel," she said. Almost five months after the blast, the NIA had released CCTV he said. footage of two suspects near the embassy before the blast. The agency Morning and Evening Arti through Shri Amarnathji Shrine Boards This was the first meeting between the Centre with the political The meeting began at around 3 pm and was attended by 14 prominent had launched a manhunt for the two persons and has placed a reward of website link: http://www.shriamarnathjishrine.com/AartiLive.html or leaders of the region after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 leaders from Jammu and Kashmir. through Shrine Board's Android based Application which may be Rs 10,00,000 for any information in connection with the explosion. and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. This was the first high-level interaction between the Centre and downloaded through the link: The footage revealed that a cab had dropped two persons near the political leadership mainly from Kashmir since August 5, 2019, when the http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ncog.shriamarnath The PDP president said that she congratulated the Prime Minster over embassy and the Delhi Police Special Cell has contacted the concerned cab driver and enquired about the two persons. Centre revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and the state The CEO, was accompanied by Anup Kumar Soni, Additional Chief holding talks with Pakistan, which reduced infiltration in the union was bifurcated into two union territories. Police had also found a camera hidden behind a tree near the blast Executive Officer, SASB, and other officers of the Shrine Board; Krittika territory, and added that the government should instead talk about the Among the leaders who are participated in the meeting were site. In the footage retrieved from the camera, the timestamp was of the Jyotsna, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal; Rahul Pandey, Director halted trade. year 1970 but the content is not clear and police are investigating it to Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad, Tara Chand and GA Mir; National "I congratulated him that they talked to Pakistan and it led to ascertain information. Conference's Dr Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah; PDP's Mehbooba Information Department; Nikhil Borkar SP Anantnag; Dr Surinder Jain, ceasefire, less infiltration. For peace of Jammu and Kashmir if they have Israeli ambassador to India, Ron Malka had suspected that blast Mufti, J-K Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari; BJP's Ravinder Raina, Nirmal National Joint Secretary, VHP; Rajesh Gupta, Working President VHP outside the Israeli Embassy here could be a terror attack and asserted Singh, and Kavinder Gupta; CPI (M)'s M Y Tarigami; National Panthers Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh; Sudershan Khajuria, General Secretary, to talk to Pakistan again, they should. They should also talk to Pakistan that there is full cooperation between New Delhi and Tel Aviv to Party's Prof Bheem Singh; and Peoples Conference's Sajad Gani Lone. Karan Singh Charak, Senior Vice President; and Shri Shakti Dutt Sharma, about trade with them that has halted, it is a source of employment for investigate the explosion. (Agency)