Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) J&K L-G Manoj Sinha on Monday conducted an on-site inspection of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board’s Yatri Niwas in Srinagar district. An official statement said that Manoj Sinha conducted an on-site inspection and reviewed the ongoing construction works and pilgrim facilities at the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar.The J&K L-G interacted with the officials and directed them to expedite the progress and ensure completion of pending w…
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Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) J&K Lok Bhavan on Saturday celebrated Sikkim statehood day. The event brought together students, security personnel and people of Sikkim living in the Union Territory.Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, extended his heartiest greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion.“Sikkim, the sacred land of Guru Padmasambhava, shines like a radiant star among Himalayan states and UTs. It is recognised globally as a model of organic farming, pe…
Srinagar, May 14 (IANS) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Kulgam district said on Thursday that they have demolished three illegal shops belonging to a drug peddler as part of the administration’s continuing anti-drug campaign.An official statement said that in a major action against narcotics-related activities, authorities on Thursday demolished three illegal shops allegedly belonging to a drug peddler in Chinigam area of Frisal in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, as part of t…
Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has decided to downsize his cavalcade following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding fuel conservation and minimising unnecessary expenditure.Sources at the Lok Bhawan confirmed to IANS on Wednesday that the Lt Governor had decided to reduce the size of his cavalcade following the Prime Minister’s appeal for fuel conservation. The move is aimed at promoting simplicity, reducing unnecessary expenditure and supporting…
Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) Leading the anti-drug campaign from the front, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday joined the ‘Nasha-Mukt Jammu Kashmir Campaign’ march in Kupwara town.The Lieutenant Governor also addressed a public gathering and said that over the past 32 days, the civil and police administration had struck a devastating blow to the entire drug smuggling ecosystem and this people’s movement was transforming into a revolution against narcotics.“Our consisten…
Washington, May 13 (IANS) In what organisers described as a historic reconnect with their homeland after nearly 36 years of exile, the first-ever Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour & Conclave 2026 will be held in Kashmir from June 6 to 14.The event will culminate in a two-day conclave at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre on June 13 and 14 under the theme: “From Exile to Excellence – Kashmiri Pandit Journey of Resilience, Renaissance and Return.”The initiative seeks t…
Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) Chief Kashmir cleric and senior religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, said on Tuesday that action against narcotics will not succeed as long as sale of liquor continues unchecked in the Union Territory. Speaking to media on the sidelines of the inauguration of a super market here, Mirwaiz Umar reiterated his demand on alcohol ban and cautioned authorities against alleged harassment of families and region-biased measures during anti-drug operations.He reiterated the conce…
Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday joined the ‘Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir’ campaign in Baramulla town, engaging with citizens and participating in a Padyatra. The L-G also announced the launch of two innovative pillars under the campaign for the next 69 days — the Community Immunisation Program against drugs and the Family Fortress Initiative.Speaking on the occasion, L-G Sinha said that “just as we have taught communities to vaccinate …
Srinagar, May 11 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, said on Monday that he is leaving for New Delhi to discuss issues including statehood, the Lieutenant Governor’s powers, reservation etc, with Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.Talking to the media here on Monday morning before leaving for New Delhi, CM Abdullah said the restoration of statehood would not happen through a single meeting, adding that the process was underway and several governance- related issues would be dis…
Srinagar, May 10 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that joining the Union Territory’s police service is not merely a career choice, but becoming part of a legacy written in blood.The Lt Governor handed over appointment letters to newly recruited constables of the Jammu and Kashmir Police during a presentation ceremony at the Armed Police Complex in Zewan.Around 4,000 recruits were selected through a transparent, merit-based process conducted by the Jammu and Kas…