Page 24 - Latest Updates on Article 370
Restrictions imposed in Srinagar after separatists call march to UN office
Restrictions were eased in most areas of Kashmir this week, with barricades being lifted and the movement of people and traffic increasing gradually
 "Restrictions imposed in Srinagar after separatists call march to UN office")
Will no longer seek talks with India, says Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Stepping up his criticism of India after it revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status early this month, Khan told The New York Times that he fears the threat of a military escalation
 "Will no longer seek talks with India, says Pakistan PM Imran Khan")
Many mediation offers on Kashmir, but progress depends on India: Pakistan
India maintains that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and there is no role for a third party
 "Many mediation offers on Kashmir, but progress depends on India: Pakistan")
Restrictions eased in most of Kashmir, but mobile, internet still suspended
In view of the improving situation, the movement of people and traffic was slowly increasing in the city and other district headquarters of the Valley, officials said
Normalcy slowly returning to Kashmir as day-time relaxations continue
The government on Tuesday had said normal functioning of large parts of the state was reported with 12 out of the 22 districts functioning normally
 "Normalcy slowly returning to Kashmir as day-time relaxations continue")
BJP plans nationwide campaign on Article 370 move, ropes in prominent faces
The party has started working on organising a 'Jan Jagran Abhiyan' (public awareness campaign) on the matter and will hold indoor meetings at state and district levels across the country
 "BJP plans nationwide campaign on Article 370 move, ropes in prominent faces")
UK PM tells PM Modi Kashmir a bilateral issue, calls for India-Pak dialogue
The telephone conversation came ahead of the G7 meeting in France over the weekend, where the two leaders are scheduled to meet for the first time since Boris Johnson became the UK Prime Minister
 "UK PM tells PM Modi Kashmir a bilateral issue, calls for India-Pak dialogue")
Will do best to mediate: Trump to take up Kashmir with PM Modi at G7 Summit
India has made it clear to the US that Kashmir was a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and there was no role for a third party
 "Will do best to mediate: Trump to take up Kashmir with PM Modi at G7 Summit")
Trump asks Pak PM Imran Khan to 'moderate rhetoric' with India over Kashmir
After his 30-minute conversation with Modi, Trump held a telephonic conversation with Khan, the second in less than a week
 "Trump asks Pak PM Imran Khan to 'moderate rhetoric' with India over Kashmir")
PoK suspends cross LoC bus service, 42 residents stranded in Poonch
Out of 42 PoK residents stranded in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, permits of 27 people have expired
 "PoK suspends cross LoC bus service, 42 residents stranded in Poonch")
How Ladakh fared economically and culturally under Kashmir's politics
The region was alienated as Jammu and Kashmir battled instability and militancy, data shows.
 "How Ladakh fared economically and culturally under Kashmir's politics")
Removing Article 370 correct; economy needs correction: Subramanian Swamy
The Rajya Sabha MP said that the 'wrong policies' adopted during former finance minister Arun Jaitley's tenure were responsible for the economy slowing down
 "Removing Article 370 correct; economy needs correction: Subramanian Swamy")
Congress has lost its way: Bhupinder Hooda slams party's stand on Kashmir
Hooda promised several sops if he becomes the chief minister, seen as an open challenge to the party which is yet to name its candidate for the top post
 "Congress has lost its way: Bhupinder Hooda slams party's stand on Kashmir")
J&K turmoil: India way ahead of Pakistan in the game of diplomatic Chess
So far, there have been few surprises from both India's friends and enemies over the government's move on J&K
 "J&K turmoil: India way ahead of Pakistan in the game of diplomatic Chess")
Talks with Pakistan now will only be about PoK, says Rajnath Singh
Curbs tightened in parts of Kashmir
 "Talks with Pakistan now will only be about PoK, says Rajnath Singh")
Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission
Call for fiscal autonomy to Union Territories with Assemblies may get louder with 'special status' to J&K in the Finance Commission, say experts
 "Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission")
Ex-defence officers, bureaucrats move SC against abrogation of Article 370
The group sought directions declaring presidential orders of August 5 as "unconstitutional, void and inoperative".
 "Ex-defence officers, bureaucrats move SC against abrogation of Article 370")
Ladakh leaders urge Centre for tribal-area status to protect land, identity
Namgyal appealed to Munda to declare it a tribal area under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to protect the interests of its people
Landline services restored in Kashmir's 17 exchanges; 50,000 lines reopened
These exchanges are mainly in Civil Lines area, Cantonment area, airport of Srinagar district
 "Landline services restored in Kashmir's 17 exchanges; 50,000 lines reopened")
Restrictions eased, 50,000 landlines restored as Kashmir awaits normalcy
The restrictions were eased on Saturday morning to facilitate the movement of government employees towards their offices, officials said
 "Restrictions eased, 50,000 landlines restored as Kashmir awaits normalcy")
