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NEW DELHI: Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is gearing up for the launch of a communication satellite on November 14 that is specifically meant for Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern regions.Talking to TOI, Isro chairman K Sivan said, "Isro will launch Gsat-29 from Sriharikota on November 14. It is an advanced highthroughput communication satellite which will have two Ku and Ka operational payloads. "On lunar payloads, the chairman said, "The orbiter, lander and rover were being tested for the lunar mission. The payloads are meant to provide communication services to J&K and northeastern regions under the 'Digital India' programme. Gsat-11 is also a highthroughput communication satellite that will help usher in high-speed internet era in the country.On the country's highly ambitious Chandrayaan-II mission, Sivan said, "We are targeting to launch the Chandrayaan mission on January 3..