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Propaganda about no freedom of expression in India not true: Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said there is a propaganda that there is no freedom of expression in India, but that is not the truth

J&K on path of peace, development because of security personnel: LG Sinha

J&K is marching towards peace and development because of the sacrifices of security personnel, and bravehearts like Maqbool Sherwani who delayed the invasion of Pakistan-backed tribals: LG Manoj Sinha

LG Manoj Sinha flags off 'The Great India Run' from Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off The Great India Run from Lal Chowk

J-K govt preps for Digital Week celebrations to be held from today

To avail various e-services provided by different Government departments, Jammu and Kashmir government has invited citizens to be a part of Digital Mela at Kala Kendra at Jammu from July 25 to July 27

Public institutions in J&K renamed after martyrs, eminent persons

The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council (AC) which met under the chairmanship of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday approved naming of schools, roads, buildings after martyrs and eminent persons

J-K exports can increase 3 times in next 5 years, says LG Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, launched the first District Export Plans on Friday in the presence of Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel.Speaking at the event, held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre on the banks of Dal Lake, said that efforts are being made to ensure every district from the northern state exports something or the other."We will try to export from every district of Jammu and Kashmir in the coming time. We are running with a target that we can increase exports by 3 times in the coming 5 years," said Sinha.The initiative has been taken up with an aim to provide a platform for all stakeholders of industries, and commerce including horticulture, art and craft."With a vision to convert all 20 districts into an export hub, J & K UT unveiled its District Export Plans in presence of Hon'ble Union MoS, Commerce and Industry Anupriya S Patel. The region possesses several comparative advantages like climate,

Centre wants to create framework for PPP in farm sector: Agriculture Secy

Manoj Sinha said work on the framework is ongoing, private players are encouraged to share their inputs

J&K LG chairs high level meet to review rescue & relief ops at Amarnath

GoC said all the agencies involved in the rescue and relief operations are working in excellent coordination and they are well equipped to clear the debris.

J&K LG cancels police SI recruitment, recommends CBI probe into the scam

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday recommended a CBI probe into the police sub-inspector recruitment scam after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha cancelled the list of successful candidates issued last month. Sinha, while cancelling the recruitment process, said the culprits will be brought to justice soon. "JKP Sub-Inspector recruitment has been cancelled & a CBI probe has been recommended into selection process. Culprits will be brought to justice soon," Sinha said. "It's a first big step towards securing future of our youth & govt will soon decide future course of action for fresh recruitment," the LG added. Last month, Sinha had ordered an inquiry into the selection of police sub-inspectors after allegations of fraud in the recruitment process surfaced. The list of 1,200 successful candidates was declared by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board on June 4. Over 97,000 candidates had appeared in the exam for the posts. Protests were held in Jammu against

J&K govt approves renaming directorates of Social Welfare Department

The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council which met under the chairmanship of Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved for the change of nomenclature of directorates in the Social Welfare Department

Governor Manoj Sinha flags off 1st batch of Amarnath pilgrims from Jammu

The 43-day pilgrimage to the cave shrine will begin from twin base camps in Kashmir on Thursday and will conclude on August 11 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan

Security forces have upper hand over terrorism, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said the security forces in the Union territory have an upper hand over terrorism sponsored by the neighbouring country. Addressing a special National Integration Camp of NCC cadets as part of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' programme here, Sinha also said J&K has the lowest crime rate in the country. The UT of Jammu and Kashmir has the lowest crime rate in the whole country and our security forces have upper hand over the terrorism sponsored by the neighbouring country, Sinha said, while denouncing the myth created around J&K's law and order situation. J&K, which was kept away from industrial growth for decades, has now become a promising destination for investors and industries from all over the world. Still, attempts are being made to create a wrong perception about J-K. All of you attending this camp have a responsibility to break these myths and carry the message of peace, prosperity and the change happening in the

Kashmir Valley witnesses tourism boom breaking 10-yr-old record: J&K govt

According to statistics of the Jammu Kashmir tourism department, March 2022 broke the 10-year tourist arrival record in Kashmir, signalling that the tourism industry is finally on the path to recovery

J&K Lt Gov reviews security arrangements, preparations for Amarnath Yatra

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Govenor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed security arrangements and preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra which begins later this month, officials said

LG Manoj Sinha launches online portal for heli services to Amarnath cave

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday launched the online helicopter booking portal for the Amarnath yatra which is scheduled to start from June 30

Targeted killings aimed to foment unrest in region: J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Target killings are taking place deliberately in the hope that police and security forces commit a mistake, kill an innocent person, and the people come out on streets to protest, he said.

LG Sinha inaugurates State Data Centre in Jammu under Digital India mission

L-G Manoj Sinha inaugurated the State Data Centre at the Civil Secretariat here and said that the future-ready central facility will ensure efficiency, agility, optimisation, control and security

Militants attacking civilians in desperation to provoke forces: Manoj Sinha

Militants are attacking innocent civilians in desperation to provoke security forces, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha said, appealing to the people of the Union territory to isolate terror elements

Kashmir, past continuous

Modi government's Kashmir policy has been a success in changing the status of the state and redefining what remains negotiable

Industrial development scheme fetches J-K investments over Rs 38,800 cr: LG

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the new industrial development scheme has enabled the Union Territory to fetch investment of over Rs 38,800 crore. The proposals include 338 industrial units associated with the biotech sector in some way or the other, Sinha said after he along with Union minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated north India's first industrial biotech park constructed at Ghatti in Kathua district. With new Biotech capabilities and innovation, Jammu and Kashmir, bestowed with more than 3,500 medicinal plant species, will be able to harness market advantages in the most effective way and help the farmers to generate more income. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the new Industrial Development Scheme has enabled J&K to fetch investment of more than Rs 38,800 crore as on dates, which also includes proposals of 338 industrial units associated with the biotech sector in some way or the other, Sinha said. He said the establishment