Modi's speech had calming effect, situation in J&K peaceful: Satya Pal Malik

Jammu & Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech had a calming effect on the people in Jammu and Kashmir and the situation is peaceful in the Valley. He also said that relaxations will be given before and on Eid. "The festival will be celebrated in a proper manner," Satya Pal Malik said.

"I today visited the Lalla Ded Hospital and GB Pant Children Hospital. There are round the clock services at hospitals. Cash has been disbursed for medicines, patient welfare and for fuel for ambulances," he said, adding, "'Langars' are operating at TRC, hospitals and other public places in Srinagar. For Eid, 2.5 lakh sheep/goat have been arranged. 30 lakh poultry also arranged. We have two months stock of ration. There is sufficient stock of petrol, diesel and regular supply for LPG."

The J&K Governor said, "1600 employees are on duty to ensure essential services like power supply, water and sanitation. 10,000 people in Kashmir are reporting for their duties. Most bank ATMs are operational. We've released advance salary for August of daily wage workers."