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Terrorist incidents have declined in Kashmir since Aug 5, 2019: Shah

On his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday defended the Centre's decision saying that it has led to a decline in terrorist incidents and ended stone-pelting. Addressing members of Kashmir's youth clubs at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre here, Shah said that August 5, 2019 will be written in golden letters in history as it ushered in an era of peace, development and prosperity in the Valley. The Centre revoked the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh -- on August 5, 2019. On the curfew imposed in J&K after the abrogation of Article 370, Shah said it was like a "bitter pill" that helped save many lives. Shah said that only the youth of J&K can take it forward on the path of peace and development. No change is possible without the involvement of the youth. "From 2004-14, 2,081

Amit Shah flags off inaugural Srinagar-Sharjah direct flight

Shah flagged off the inaugural Srinagar-Sharjah flight from the Sheikh Ul-Alam international airport here on Saturday, reviving the direct airlink between the valley and the UAE after 11 years.

Amit Shah says J&K statehood will be restored after delimitation and polls

The Union Home Minister said the youths of Kashmir should take advantage of the various opportunities being created by the administration for their progress.

Abrogation of Article 370 brought democracy to grassroot level in J&K: Shah

Shah, who is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, was interacting with members of Jammu and Kashmir's Youth Clubs

Mehbooba Mufti slams Centre over Amit Shah's J&K visit

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday slammed Centre over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's three-day J&K visit.

Union Home Min Shah visits J&K, reviews security situation in the Valley

Fifty companies of additional paramilitary forces, about 5,000 troopers, are being inducted into the Valley.

Amit Shah in J&K on 3-day visit, first since abrogation of Article 370

Shah on Saturday arrived here on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, his first since the revocation of Article 370, during which he will review the security situation in the valley

Security beefed up across Kashmir ahead of HM Amit Shah's visit

It will be Shah's first visit to Kashmir after the Centre revoked J-K's special status and bifurcated the erstwhile state into union territories in August 2019.

Shah visits rain-hit Uttarakhand, state govt pegs damage at Rs 7,000 cr

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday conducted an aerial survey of rain-ravaged areas of Uttarakhand to asses the damage which the state government has pegged at Rs 7,000 crore. Talking to reporters at the Jollygrant airport here after returning from the survey of affected areas in Kumaon region, Shah said that alertness of the central and state government agencies had helped contain the damage. Relief and rescue operations continued in the worst-hit Kumaon region amid efforts to restore connectivity and evacuate people from vulnerable areas. Earlier, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said three days of incessant rains in the state have caused damages worth Rs 7,000 crore. Restoring the network of damaged roads and bridges at the earliest and evacuating people to safety is the priority at the moment, he said. "A heavy rain alert was issued well in advance which helped take required precautionary steps like halting the Chardham Yatra. The damage could have been more if it was

Internet snapped in areas of Kashmir, 2Ws seized ahead of Amit Shah's visit

Authorities have shut down the internet in some areas of Kashmir while police seized a large number of two-wheelers ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's likely visit to the Valley this weekend

Amit Shah chairs meeting over issues related to sugar mills in Maharashtra

Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a meeting over issues related to sugar mills in Maharashtra.

Shah chairs top security meet of DGPs, IGPs, intel officials

According to the officials in the security agencies, during the meeting the prevailing security situation in the country is being discussed

Centre will provide all help; continuously monitoring Kerala floods: Shah

The Centre will provide all possible assistance to the people of Kerala who have been affected by heavy rains and resulting floods, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. He said in a tweet that the government was "continuously monitoring the situation in parts of Kerala in the wake of heavy rainfall and flooding." "The Central govt will provide all possible support to help people in need. NDRF teams have already been sent to assist the rescue operations. Praying for everyone's safety," Shah said. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 11 teams for search, rescue and relief operations in the state where the death toll from heavy rains and landslide rose to eight on Sunday.

Amit Shah to address public rally in Jammu on October 24

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a huge public rally on October 24, the first in the winter capital after the abrogation of Article 370, said Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina

Shah attacks Savarkar's critics, says they should have some shame

Shah said Savarkar had everything that he needed for a good life, but he chose the tough path, which indicated his unwavering commitment to the motherland.

Amit Shah visits cell in Port Blair where Veer Savarkar was imprisoned

Shah is on a three-day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands from October 15-October 17.

PM Modi enhanced value of Indian passport abroad: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi "increased the value" of Indian passports abroad

Surgical strike sent strong message to world on terror, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah on Thursday said surgical strike carried out by India five years ago sent a strong message to the world that no one can interfere with its borders

BJP will win absolute majority in Goa Assembly polls and form govt: Shah

Shah expressed confidence that the ruling BJP would win 'absolute majority' in the Goa Assembly elections due in February next year and form the government in the state once again

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