Highlights from PM Modi's first visit to J&K since abrogation of Article 370

Amid multi-tier security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated India's first 'carbon neutral panchayat' to the nation apart from inaugurating and laying foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore to give fillip to speedy development of Jammu and Kashmir.

This was the Prime Minister’s first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since the Central government abrogated Article 370.

A red alert was sounded in the Union Territory following the encounter on Friday near Sunjwan Army camp on the outskirts of the city which averted a major terrorist attack.

Barely hours before his arrival in Palli hamlet, a blast took place in agriculture field, some kilometres away from the venue triggering concern in the security establishment. However, the police suspected that the blast was caused by a lightning strike or a meteorite.

PM Modi participated in the celebration for the National Panchayati Raj Day and address 'Gram Sabhas' across the country. He also visited Palli Panchayat in Samba district, which is set to become the first carbon-free solar panchayat.