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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

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,