Jammu, April 18: President Ram Nath Kovind arrived here on Wednesday on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir amid heightened security.
He was received by Governor N.N.Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.
He headed straight for the Raj Bhawan from where he is scheduled to leave for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in Katra town for a convocation.
Over 880 scholars will receive their degrees and merit certificates at the ceremony.
A civic reception will be held at Amar Mahal Lawns in Jammu city to honour Kovind later in the day.
Vohra will host a dinner in the President's honour at the Raj Bhawan after that.
Kovind will visit the Mubarak Mandi heritage site on Thursday before flying back to New Delhi, informed sources said.
Additional deployments of police and the paramilitary forces have been made to secure the routes the President would be using during his visit.
He had visited the Ladakh region of the state on August 21, 2017 when he presented the President's colours to Ladakh Scouts Regiment.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
