India will rule 21st century, the era of knowledge: PM

PM Narendra Modi concludes his address.

When there is a place for sports in your life, you can stay away from illness. Preventive healthcare is very important: PM

We are hosting FIFA U-17 World Cup and this has to be an opportunity for us to celebrate sports. The world should see our Yuva Shakti: PM

This sports complex will help sports and will help sportsman spirit: PM Modi

Without 'Khel' there cannot be 'Khilna'...the person who plays, shines: PM

This land is drawing students from all over the nation and this gives strength to India: PM

His (Vajpeee) slogan of `insaaniyat` (humanity), `jumhooriyat` (democracy) and `Kashmiriyat` (composite Kashmir culture) is and shall continue to be our guiding spirit for development and peace in Jammu and Kashmir, says Modi.
 

Modi remembers former Bharatiya Janata Party prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, says nobody was perhaps as "emotionally attached to Jammu and Kashmir as Vajpayee".

I was hearing Mehbooba ji. The enthusiasm with which she spoke of the future of J&K and her energetic leadership...I congratulate her. Mehbooba ji always talks about the development of J&K when we meet. When such a thought is there, development is bound to happen: PM

PM Narendra Modi addresses a public rally in Katra. "We remember Mufti Sahab. He spent years in public life. He had such a long political career and vision. One thing was always on his mind: To narrow down physical and psychological distances between Jammu and the Valley," says Modi, referring to the gulf between the Muslim-dominated Kashmir Valley and the largely Hindu-populated Jammu region.

The Prime Minister distributes free OPD treatment and cashless health insurance cards to residents of four villages who have donated land for the hospital. 

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex at Katra.

J&K is a mini India. People of all faiths stay here: CM Mehbooba Mufti at a public meeting in Katra

In Pakistan, the government is fighting against its own people... Sunni kills Shia and vice versa, says Mehbooba Mufti.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti speaks about "pain in the heart of Kashmir" which needs to be addressed immediately by all so that the youth of the state also flourish and contribute to the growth of the nation.

PM Modi concludes his address.

This is a century of knowledge and whenever there has been an era of knowledge, India has showed the way to world: PM Modi

Dream to do something and not to become someone. Problems come in life but you must strive to move ahead. This university is a mini-India and when you move out of here be the ambassadors of the 'Crown of India' (Jammu and Kashmir: PM

India will lead the 21st century because the energy required for the 21st century, which is knowledge and that is with India. India has 800 million youth power which is below 35 years. Dream of every youth can become a progress story for the country. Our nation is scaling new heights of progress and with such a youthful population we can achieve so much: PM Modi

You will remember every moment of your time here: PM

The universities in our country normally get funded by the taxpayers` money, but this is the only university as an exception which is built through the contribution of many pilgrims, poor, who come to Mata Vaishno Devi temple. Let`s pledge that we will do something for the poor because it was a poor pilgrim, who contributed to build this university: PM

This university is built through the contribution of so many pilgrims, many of whom came from far away places: PM

You may have thought of so much in your childhood, but things might not have worked out. Forget that and instead think of what you have achieved: PM tells students

When children are born, parents get immense joy, but when children achieve in life, the joy of patents becomes boundless. Now it is for you to decide where you go from here: PM

Recall what your parents did for you. They sacrificed their own happiness for yours: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi begins his address at the Convocation ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.

PM @narendramodi delivers the Convocation Address at the 5th Convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra pic.twitter.com/hgstbI0vBQ

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PM @narendramodi distributes awards to students at 5th Convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra. pic.twitter.com/fEKIEMF9ai

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti speaks at the Convocation ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Katra.

PM Modi is attending the Convocation ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Katra. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital to the people of Jammu and Kashmir in Katra belt of Reasi district. The 230-bed hospital has been set up by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board with an investment of about Rs 300 crore at Kakryal near Katra.

PM Shri @narendramodi at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital in Katra, J&K. pic.twitter.com/bUS3BD6CXX

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Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Katra, Pakistani troops today resorted to ceasefire violation along the International Border (IB) in Sabma district of Jammu and Kashmir.
 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital in Katra.

Schedule of PM @narendramodi's public programs in Jammu and Kashmir, 19 April 2016. Get live updates at @YuvaiTV. pic.twitter.com/yiKLyHN3Zy

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From the technical area of Jammu airport, Modi flies in Army's MI-17 helicopter to Katra town where a busy day-long schedule awaits him.

State Governor NN Vohra, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh and other senior officials of central and state governments receive Modi at the airport.

Governor Shri NN Vohra and CM Ms. Mehbooba Mufti welcomed PM @narendramodi to Jammu and Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/KKQpoqxwPT

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A special plane carrying the Prime Minister lands at the technical area of Jammu airport.  

PM Narendra Modi en route to Katra.

However, helicopter services carrying pilgrims from Katra town to the Trikuta Hills where the cave shrine is located will remain suspended as a security measure.

Management of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said the pilgrimage will continue uninterrupted during Modi's visit to Katra.

Dozens of specially trained commandos of the special protection group (SPG) are being deployed around the town.

This is Modi's third visit to Katra shrine since he took office in May 2014.

Modi will fly to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine base camp town of Katra in Reasi district along with Vohra and Mufti.

State Governor NN Vohra, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, senior ministers of the PDP-BJP ruling coalition government and top Army and civil administration officials will receive Modi at the airport.

A special plane carrying the prime minister will land at the technical area of Jammu airport at around 9.00 am.

During his visit, the PM will also inaugurate the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital and a sports complex besides addressing a public meeting. The 250-bedded hospital has been built at a cost of Rs 300 crores and is equipped with state of the art facilities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday visit Katra in Jammu and Kashmir to address the convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and attend some other events.