Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday made his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir and called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review the prevailing security situation in the union territory. Officials said General Seth called on the J&K L-G at Lok Bhavan. The J&K L-G and the Army Chief reviewed the prevailing security situation in the region.The Army Chief was accompanied by Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, GOC Chi…
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Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed authorities to provide immediate relief to people affected by the cloudburst in the Thathri area of Doda district. A press statement from the J&K Lok Bhavan said the Lieutenant Governor has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Doda to provide immediate relief to affected families.The statement said the J&K L-G is closely monitoring the situation following the cloudburst.He spoke to Deputy Commiss…
Srinagar, July 6 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said he envisions a J&K where every young girl grows up believing that her dreams are valuable, her voice is powerful, and her future holds limitless possibilities. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor hailed the fellows as symbols of J&K’s ongoing transformation toward a future built on self-confidence, equal opportunities and dignity for all.He lauded the efforts of women’s organisations for creati…
Bareilly, July 5 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi on Sunday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government over allegations that textbooks procured under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme glorify separatist leaders and terrorists. He demanded an immediate ban on such books, warning that exposing students to such content could lead to radicalisation.His remarks came after the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Forum (JKPF), a social and non-political organisat…
Jammu, July 5 (IANS) After the book controversy erupted in which eight officials were suspended, police said on Sunday that a case has been registered, and the Counter-Intelligence Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police was carrying out raids.Officials said the Counter Intelligence Wing registered a first FIR on Saturday and launched raids in connection with the alleged glorification of separatists in two controversial publications.The books in contention are titled ‘Personalities and Legends of J…
Srinagar, July 5 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited the South Kashmir Nunwan base camp of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, SANJY-2026, to review arrangements with senior officials.L-G Sinha said on X, “Today, I visited the Nunwan Base Camp in Pahalgam to review the management of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra with senior officials. The discussions focused on key aspects including movement of pilgrims, security measures, accommodation facilities, registration progress, and o…
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday urged pilgrims not to travel without obtaining valid registration for SANJY-2026. Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting on the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.During the meeting, he directed all departments and security agencies to ensure seamless coordination while appealing to intending pilgrims to undertake the pilgrimage only as per their allotted registration dates to ensure the safety, s…
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is facing severe criticism over allegations that a “textbook purchased under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme glorifies separatist leaders and terrorists”. Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Forum (JKPF), a social and non-political organisation, has strongly criticised the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleging that a textbook purchased under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme glorifies separatist leaders and terrorists such a…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The second batch of pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra passed through Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday under tight security arrangements, continuing the smooth conduct of the ongoing pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Lord Shiva.The convoy moved along the designated route amid multi-layer security cover and facilitation measures put in place by the administration to ensure the safe and uninterrupted movement of yatris.Speaking during …
Jammu, July 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that life-skills education has become essential these days as the challenges of modern life are far more complex than before. L-G Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended ‘One Day Capacity Building Programme’ organised by Bharti Airtel Foundation, State Council of Educational Research and Training, J&K and School Education Department.The event served as a formal platform for the launch of instructional resources joi…