Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Javed Ahmed Rana said on Thursday that they are not only "boycotting" the Union Territory (UT) Foundation Day but also "rejecting" it.
J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah will attend the Union Territory (UT) Foundation Day in the future and said that a person holding a constitutional post should rise above party politics.
Senior Superintendent of Police Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, Mohd Aslam on Thursday informed that two militant groups are currently active in the district.
The Indian Army Romeo Force Rashtriya Rifles battalion celebrated Diwali with the locals in DKG Dehra Ki Gali of Tapa Pir and Manyal village of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
Earlier in the day, J&K LG Manoj Sinha questioned Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other National Conference (NC) leaders for not attending the sixth Union UT Foundation Day celebrations on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected separatism and terrorism, making the Constitution and democracy of India victorious.
Away from their home in the service of nation Indian Army jawans on Wednesday evening celebrated Deepawali at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
Eight of the 154 people injured in the fireworks incident at a temple in Kerala's Kasaragod district remain in critical condition and are receiving intensive care.