Page 19 - Latest Updates on Article 370
Internet back in Kargil, no word on resumption of services in Kashmir
In Kargil, mobile internet services were restored in view of complete normalcy returning to the district, with no untoward incident taking place over the past four months, the officials said
 "Internet back in Kargil, no word on resumption of services in Kashmir")
Opposition delegation led by Rahul Gandhi sent back to Delhi from Srinagar
The delegation comprising oppn parties like Cong, CPI, DMK, RJD, TMC, NCP and JD(S) was visiting the city in Jammu and Kashmir to see the ground reality days after the Centre abrogated Article 370
 "Opposition delegation led by Rahul Gandhi sent back to Delhi from Srinagar")
Kargil gets mobile services back after 145-day long internet shutdown
The services were restored in view of complete normalcy returning to Kargil, with no untoward incident taking place over the past four months, officials said.
 "Kargil gets mobile services back after 145-day long internet shutdown")
From Citizenship Act to Article 370, how the Home Ministry had a busy 2019
MHA handled Citizenship Act protests, abrogation of Article 370, Pulwama attack among other issues. Amit Shah also took charge as the new Home Minister in 2019 after the Lok Sabha elections
 "From Citizenship Act to Article 370, how the Home Ministry had a busy 2019")
Year in Review: Events that made biggest political news in India in 2019
From revocation of J&K's special status to the Citizenship Amendment Act, Business Standard lists six defining events of 2019 that became the biggest political issues in India
 "Year in Review: Events that made biggest political news in India in 2019")
Short-sighted aggression
Not in Indian interest to needlessly offend US legislators
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No change in Pakistan's visa policy for residents of Jammu and Kashmir: FO
Tensions between India and Pakistan spiked following New Delhi's decision to abrogate Article 370
 "No change in Pakistan's visa policy for residents of Jammu and Kashmir: FO")
Kashmir sees over $2.4 billion losses since Article 370 was amended
Tourism, for decades a mainstay of the scenic region's economy, has been badly hit
Situation along LoC can escalate anytime, Indian Army prepared: Bipin Rawat
His remarks came in the backdrop of spurt in ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in August.
 "Situation along LoC can escalate anytime, Indian Army prepared: Bipin Rawat")
China withdraws request for discussion on Kashmir in UN Security Council
The matter was expected to be discussed in the Security Council Consultations Room under "other matters" during closed consultations Tuesday afternoon.
To bring back normalcy, restore statehood in J&K: Yashwant Sinha-led group
"The psyche of the people of Kashmir has been deeply wounded by the actions of the government of India," the group said in its 19-page report
 "To bring back normalcy, restore statehood in J&K: Yashwant Sinha-led group")
Home Ministry floats idea of implementing Article 371 in J-K instead of 370
Under Article 371, the Constitution provides special provisions for all the hill states with domicile rights, similar to that enjoyed under Article 35A in J&K
 "Home Ministry floats idea of implementing Article 371 in J-K instead of 370")
Article 370: SC to consider referring issue to 7-judge bench at later stage
The hearing remained inconclusive and would continue on January 21, 2020.
 "Article 370: SC to consider referring issue to 7-judge bench at later stage")
Normalcy returning to Kashmir; almost no terror cases reported: Rajnath
The minister said that the region has been facing terror incidents for the past 35 years and security forces were dealing with them effectively
 "Normalcy returning to Kashmir; almost no terror cases reported: Rajnath")
US Congress Committee urges India to lift 'devastating' Kashmir curbs
Restrictions were first imposed across Kashmir on August 5 when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcate J&K into two union territories
 "US Congress Committee urges India to lift 'devastating' Kashmir curbs")
A tale of conflicted gathering: When Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims meet on Eid
The occasion of Eid al-Adha in and around the capital offered a glimpse of what they are grappling with and how the unfolding crisis lays bare complex relations between Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits
 "A tale of conflicted gathering: When Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims meet on Eid")
SMS services resume in Kashmir Valley; prepaid phones, internet still down
The resumption of service messages will help the general public, especially business-persons, receive service messages from banks, they said
 "SMS services resume in Kashmir Valley; prepaid phones, internet still down")
Pakistan PM urges global community to press India to lift J&K restrictions
Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari also tweeted that while the world marks Human Rights Day, "it cannot ignore the massive human rights violations...and continue the restriction for over 4 months.
 "Pakistan PM urges global community to press India to lift J&K restrictions")
EU concerned over Kashmir's situation, important to restore normalcy: Envoy
The ambassador also said that the visit to Kashmir by the Members of the European Parliament was not 'an expression of EU's policy decision'
 "EU concerned over Kashmir's situation, important to restore normalcy: Envoy")
Supreme Court starts hearing on petitions against Article 370 abrogation
The hearing before a five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Justice N V Ramana, started with senior advocate Raju Ramachandran, appearing for petitioner and bureaucrat-turned-politician Shah Faesal