Centre announces ceasefire in J&K
New Delhi, May 16: The Centre has told security forces not to launch operations in Jammu and Kashmir during the holy month of Ramadan, it was announced on Wednesday.
The decision was taken "to help the peace loving Muslims observe Ramzan in a peaceful environment", a Home Ministry statement said.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh informed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti about the decision, it said.
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Hindi not national language, it is official language: Ex-cricketer Ashwin
Chennai (PTI): Former cricketer R Ashwin has said Hindi was not the country's national language but only an official language.
He made these comments while attending the convocation of a private college near here on Thursday, where he asked the students in what language they would like him to address them.
While a few preferred English and there was overwhelming support when he gave the option of addressing them in Tamil, there seemed to be no takers for Hindi.
"Hindi --no response. I thought I will say it (Hindi) is not our national language, but an official language," the former India all-rounder said.
