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Jammu-Kashmir's LG Manoj Sinha condoles loss of lives in Kathua mishap

J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed his condolences over the loss of lives in the Kathua road accident."Anguished by the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Kathua. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. Directed district administration to provide the best possible treatment to injured," tweeted Sinha.On Friday night, in a tragic road accident, five persons were killed and 15 others were seriously injured at the Dhanu Parole village in Jammu & Kashmir's Billawar.According to the police, the accident took place after the vehicle travelling from Koug to Dannu Parole fell into a deep gorge after rolling down at Sila. The accident initially killed four people and the fifth person succumbed to the injuries later.The 15 injured persons have been taken to the Sub District Hospital in Billawar.The deceased have been identified as Bantu, Hans Raj, Ajeet Singh, Amroo, and Kaku ...

G20 Summit: Chair of Women-20 India Purecha calls on J-K LG Manoj Sinha

Chair of W20 (Women-20) India Dr Sandhya Purecha on Saturday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here and shared the vision and goals of the official G20 engagement group on gender equality, an official spokesman said. The Lt Governor assured cooperation and support of the Union Territory administration to the W20 in its endeavours towards women-led development and an equal and equitable society, he said. Purecha also shared with the Lt Governor efforts to mainstream gender considerations into G20 discussions and translate into the G20 Leaders' declaration policies and commitments that foster gender equality and women's economic empowerment, the spokesman said.

Shift Kashmiri Pandits to safer Jammu till things improve: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Questioning the safety of the Kashmiri Pandits, he said that life is more important than employment and the government should transfer Kashmiri Pandits to Jammu

Those supporting terror ecosystem will face action: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that those supporting the 'terror ecosystem' will face action.

J&K Lt Guv announces Rs 5 lakh for kin of locals killed in Rajouri firing

Two locals were killed in a firing incident outside an Army camp in Rajouri on Friday

J-K LG Sinha chairs Amarnath shrine board meeting, reviews projects

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired the 43rd meeting of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) in Delhi and said his administration is committed to ensure a hassle-free pilgrimage. During the meeting, the members discussed various ongoing and upcoming projects, an official release said. This year, 3.65 lakh pilgrims visited the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas from June 30 to August 11. According to the release, the board was informed that Border Roads Organisation (BRO) had been asked to restorate and maintain both stretches of the yatra track - the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam in Anantnag district and 14-km shorter Baltal in Ganderbal district. The members were also apprised about the upcoming Yatri Niwas at different locations to increase the holding capacity of the yatris at prominent places. During the meeting, directions were issued for early preparation of all the yatra related works and ensuring their allotment

Anti-terrorist operations to not stop till last terrorist is removed: Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday asserted that anti-terrorist operations will not be stopped until the last terrorist is eliminated in the Union Territory. Sinha also said Jammu and Kashmir has marched a great distance in the last three years in ensuring that no section of society is left behind. "Jammu and Kashmir government is committed that until last terrorist and mentors on the ground are eliminated, anti terrorist operations will not be stopped and assault on terror ecosystem will not be slowed down," the LG said while inaugurating Amar Jawan Shourya Sthal in Reasi. He said that fear, corruption and dynasty rule in Jammu and Kashmir for a long time had caused damaged to the social setup here, but during past 2-3 years, there has been a great change. "The effort is to bring major positive changes in social setup in J&K." He said that for the past thirty years, cross-border terrorism in the Union Territory has been posing a challenge to us. "It is .

People want to be heard and expect quick action from J-K admin: L-G Sinha

People want to be heard and expect quick action from the administration, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday, directing the officers to resolve their complaints and strengthen public confidence. Interacting with people during the latest edition of 'LG's Mulaqaat'- a live public grievance hearing programme at the Civil Secretariat here, Sinha said effective handling of complaints and grievances is fundamental to accountability and prompt resolution of public concerns in a timely and cost-effective way. "Listening to people first is the top priority of the administration...people want to be heard and expect quick action from the administration," he said, adding the ease of conversations through LG's Mulaqaat stimulates different departments to support citizen-centric system that provides seamless and integrated public services to meet the increasing societal expectations. Sinha said the interaction has emerged as a people-friendly platform, which enables and ..

Earlier govts were buying peace, we are establishing it in Valley: J&K L-G

"People of the Valley are playing a crucial role in maintaining peace and harmony in the region, and recently 8,000 people also carried out a rally.

J&K govt working to ensure equal rights, opportunities for all: LG Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said the Jammu and Kashmir government is working to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all along with the participation of every stakeholder in the union territory's development. He visited Jhiri Mela to pay obeisance at Baba Jitto shrine on Friday. The LG said the UT government is working with a strong resolve to ensure that every individual gets equal rights and equal opportunities and that every stakeholder is a partner in J&K's development journey. He also said Jammu and Kashmir will progress when our farmers will prosper. "J&K will progress, when our farmers prosper", Sinha said while addressing a huge gathering here. "Dr Mangala Rai-led Apex Committee on Agriculture provides a comprehensive solution for upliftment of the farming community. We are making efforts to implement the suggestions with the necessary institutional mechanism and support," he said. The committee headed by former Director General, Indian Council of ...

J-K has potential to emerge as a powerhouse of prosperity: LG Manoj Sinha

Highlighting the transformation taking place in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the Union Territory has the potential to emerge as a powerhouse of prosperity

Kashmir's first multiplex screens Lal Singh Chaddha on opening day

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the valley's first multiplex in Sonawar area of the city, ending the three-decade wait of the movie buffs to watch their favourite stars on the big screen. "Inaugurated INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar. Congratulations to the people, Sh. Vijay Dhar & INOX Group. A major socio-economic revolution is sweeping through J&K in the last 3 years, Sinha tweeted soon after inaugurating the multiplex. He said, It is a reflection of a new dawn of hope, dreams, confidence and aspirations of people." The mulitplex management held a special screening of Aamir Khan-starrer 'Lal Singh Chaddha' after the inauguration ceremony. The regular shows will start from September 30 with the screening of Vikram Vedha, starring Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan. The first multiplex in Kashmir will have three movie theatres with a total capacity of 520 seats. The premises will also have a food court aimed at promoting the local ...

House full as cinemas open in Shopian and Pulwama in South Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday inaugurated multipurpose cinema halls in South Kashmir's Pulwama and Shopian districts

J&K LG Sinha inaugurates artificial limbs and calipers distribution camp

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated free artificial limbs and calipers distribution camp here, officials said. Sinha said 1,000 motorised tricycles out of targeted 4,000 have already been distributed in the first phase to provide a dignified life to the specially-abled persons in the Union Territory. He also said the number of beneficiaries receiving the pension benefits has doubled in the last two years and there has been a 206 percent increase in the scholarship to children of poor families compared to 2018-19. The camp was inaugurated to mark the birth centenary celebrations of late Dr Uttam Chand Shastri Ji, the officials. Sinha said selfless efforts to help others in need are the true service of mankind. "It is our primary responsibility to mobilise resources for the Divyangjan, create infrastructure and facilities to make them equal partners in the nation's development journey," the Lt Governor said. "Under the guidance of Hon'ble Prime .

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha lays foundation for 14 projects of Jammu Smart City

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation for 14 projects of Jammu Smart City worth Rs 113 crore.

Jammu will emerge as new model of sustainable development, says LG

Jammu will emerge as a new model of sustainable development in the next few years, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. As many as 3,506 development projects were completed in the winter capital Jammu in the last financial year, while 4,115 projects will be completed during the current financial year, he said. Inaugurating the recommencement of balance work of Tawi Barrage here, he said the ambitious project, which was delayed for more than a decade, will enhance scenic beauty, increase tourism potential of the city of temples and ensure creation of recreational spots for people. Today's initiative is a part of the government's endeavour to develop urban centres as engines of economic growth and make the cities ecologically and economically sustainable. "The new and robust infrastructure will cater to tourists as well as the local population, making citizens partners in the conservation and development of water bodies, he said. Under the leadership of Prime

J-K LG Sinha inaugurates recommencement of balance work of Tawi Barrage

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated the recommencement of balance work of Tawi Barrage.

Shah asks armed forces to make border, LoC 'impregnable' for a peaceful J-K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed the security forces to "strive" to make the border and the Line of Control (LoC) "impregnable" to have a prosperous and peaceful Jammu and Kashmir

Normalcy is returning in J&K...and many don't like it: LG Manoj Sinha

'The current attacks are a conspiracy of those elements who don't like the fact that 11.6 million tourists have come to Kashmir'

School enrolment rate has increased by 14.5% in last 2 years: J-K L-G Sinha

Student enrolment in government schools in Jammu and Kashmir was steadily declining before 2019, but in the last two years, it has increased by 14.5 per cent, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said here on Saturday. Sustained efforts were being made for early childhood care and education as recommended by the national education policy, he said. "In the three years before 2019, there was a continuous decrease in enrolment in government schools. However, in the last two years, enrolment has increased by 14.5 per cent," the L-G said, addressing the annual day function at the Devki Arya Putri Pathshala. He said several interventions were made in the education sector of the Union territory in the last two years, and efforts were being made to provide quality education to children. Under the 'Aao School Chalein Campaign', the UT administration has enrolled 1.65 lakh children in the last one year, and the 'Talaash' app is being used to identify those who had to drop out of schools due to so