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In his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the BJP withdrew its support to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in June last year, PM Modi inaugurated projects worth Rs 35,000 crore at Vijaypur, while in Kashmir and Ladakh he dedicated projects worth Rs 9,000 crore. Modi laid foundation stones of various development projects worth Rs 6,000 crore which include setting up of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Vijaypur, a bridge over river Chenab, pollution abatement project on rivers Devika and Tawi, a campus of Northern Regional Centre of Indian Institute of Mass Communication and University Institute of Engineering and Technology in Kathua.:

Updated on: Feb 3, 2019, 17:37:03 IST
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PM Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates development projects in Srinagar. (ANI/Twitter)
PM Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates development projects in Srinagar. (ANI/Twitter)

Our country has immense potential for tourism: PM

Our country has immense potential for tourism... The first requirement of tourism is the one should be proud of their country’s things: PM Modi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 3, 2019

4:50 pm IST

If country decides to get rid of poverty, no force can keep us poor: Modi

A student from Kurukshetra university asks if India can become poverty free nation in the future.

If the country decides that we want to get rid of poverty, no force on Earth can keep us poor. If we use our natural and human resources in a planned way, it is not difficult to get rid of poverty: PM Modi.

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4:47 pm IST

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4:46 pm IST

My satisfaction lies in giving birth to new dreams: PM Modi

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“My satisfaction doesn’t lie in patting myself but in giving birth to new dreams: PM Modi

4:41 pm IST

Want people from abroad to come and study in India: PM

We should develop such education institutions that instead of students leaving the country to study abroad, people from outside should come to India... I’m working with that dream: PM Modi

4:31 pm IST

We want to achieve global standards of education: PM Modi

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4:06 pm IST

PM Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates development projects in Srinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates development projects in Srinagar.

01:50 pm IST

Government with every martyr: PM

The government will be standing with you at every step with the family of every martyr. I also reassure families facing firepower from across the border that their safety is being tried every possible.

01:45 pm IST

Congress gets the fever of loan waiver when elections are around the corner: PM Modi

The Congress party gets the fever of a loan forgiveness as soon as the elections are around the corner, once in 10 years.

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01:42 pm IST

PM Modi on Rs 6000 allotment to farmers

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01:38 pm IST

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Our government has brought a proposal to amend the citizenship law. These are part of the resolution by which we will stand with all the people who were ever part of India and have separated us from the circumstances in 1947.

01:35 pm IST

PM Modi on Kashmiri Pandits

The Centre is committed to the preserving the rights of the Kashmiri Pandits, the Kashmiri displaced brothers and sisters, and is devoted to their dignity and pride.

01:31 pm IST

Central government is dedicated to giving youth equal opportunities: PM Modi

Central government is dedicated to giving youth equal opportunities.

Recently, 10% reservation to poor general-class youth in government services and educational institutions was allotted.

01:28 pm IST

To improve road network, BJP govt has provisioned Rs 40 crore: PM

The BJP government has provisioned Rs 40 crore in the Pradhanmantri Vikas package to improve the road network, connecting far-flung areas together.

01:20 pm IST

Jammu and Kashmir had 70 MBBS seats: PM Modi

Jammu and Kashmir had 70 MBBS seats, now with BJP’s work, the numbers will turn double.

01:14 pm IST

Happy to come once again in the canopy of Maa vaishno: PM Modi

Happy to come once again in the canopy of Maa vaishno. Whenever I come here, energy inspires me to do my job with more power.

01:00 pm IST

PM Modi inaugurates development projects in Jammu

PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurated development projects in Jammu.

10:35 am IST

PM Modi on the budget

In ST welfare, the budget has given around 30% increase and nearly 35% budget has been alloted for the development of Dalits.

10:28 am IST

PM Modi on Kisan Honour Fund scheme

The government has decided that farmers who have less than 5 acres of land will get money in their bank accounts directly every year: PM Shri

10:20 am IST

Once Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line is completed, the distance from Delhi to Leh will be reduced: PM

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10:18 am IST

Left behind the culture of delays: PM Modi

We’ve left behind culture of delays, says PM Narendra Modi

10:15 am IST

Your affection gives me a great motivation: PM Modi

Those who live in difficult situations, they challenge every difficulty. Your affection gives me a great motivation to keep working hard.

10:10 am IST

PM Modi on new trek routes

Life gets easier, economically as well once a city is well connected. We have decided to launch five trekking routes.

10:00 am IST

PM applauds crowd for attending the event in chilling cold weather

After welcoming everyone, PM Modi applauded the crowd for attending the event in chilling cold weather in Leh.

09:45 am IST

PM Modi reaches Ladakh, inaugurates various development projects in Leh

PM Modi reached Ladakh on his one-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar and Ladakh. He inaugurated and lay foundation stone for various development projects in Leh.

09:25 am IST

Mobile internet services suspended in Srinagar

Mobile internet services suspended in Srinagar ahead of PM Modi’s visit, according to news agency IANS.

08:46 am IST

Police carry rigorous search operations

On Saturday, police seized dozens of two wheelers which were found without papers. On Friday evening, forces launched a cordon and search operation at business centre at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

08:37 am IST

For PM’s visit, tight security put in place

A three-tier security grid has been put in place around the S K International Conference Centre in Srinagar and traffic has already been diverted to alternate routes to secure the venue.

08:24 am IST

PM to hold separate meeting with BJP leaders

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08: 19 am IST

PM Modi to kick-start his election campaign

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08:10 am IST

PM will inaugurate projects worth Rs 35,000 crore

He will also inaugurate projects worth Rs 35,000 crore at Vijaypur, while in Kashmir and Ladakh he will be dedicating projects worth Rs 9,000 crore.

08:00 am IST

PM Modi to visit Jammu and Kashmir today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate various development projects in Jammu and Srinagar during a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir today.

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