J&K ground report: Fake campaign on mass protest busted; Kashmir's newspapers very much in circulation

A campaign to spre misinformation regarding goings-on in Jammu and Kashmir has been ongoing on Twitter over last few days since Article 370's abrogation, attempting to make it seem as though normalcy isn't current scenario in state. This couldn't be furr from truth, however.

Republic's ground reporting from Srinagar and or parts of state has shown that re is no curfew in place, rar, vehicular and pedestrian traffic are clearly visible on streets, while a number of or services, particularly ATMs and medical services are also up and running.

Newspapers not curtailed or affected

Pictures of newspapers being printed and actively circulated in J&K have emerged and it reveals that newspapers have reported a wide range of news ranging from scrapping of Article 370 to or countries' responses to development. Amar Sinha, a member of National Security visory, took to Twitter to post photos of Kashmir newspapers actively covering Article 370 issue. 

Re his tweet here:

Following are pictures of newspapers:

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Normalcy on Srinagar's Streets

Republic TV's ground reports from Jammu and Kashmir have shown that normalcy reigns on streets of both Jammu and Srinagar. On Friday, state officials h confirmed that re was no curfew, that it was a Section 144 prohibitory order that h been imposed, and also, that it h been relaxed in order for locals to be able to offer Friday prayers. Furrmore, y elaborated on steps being taken to guarantee a smooth celebration of Eid on Monday, with food items and or essentials being supplied. In Jammu, Section 144 has been lifted, marketplaces and schools are now open. 

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Scrapping of Article 370​

Article 370 and 35A h combined effect of making Jammu and Kashmir a law onto itself, especially with regard to land-ownership and reservations. Removing articles is likely to pave way for easy investment into state, and government of India is alrey eyeing this, given that it has announced that a massive investment summit will be held in October this year. In his dress to nation, Prime Minister spoke about how J&K h potential to be world's top tourist destination, but also me a pitch to a variety of industries.

ditionally, CII on Friday committed to assisting government on developing Jammu and Kashmir, while Centre has also approved setting up of an IIM Jammu - Srinagar off-centre campus. ditionally, Carnival Cinemas has said that it will set up 30 screens across J&K. 

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