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Consult ex-servicemen to combat rising terrorism in valley: J-K LG Sinha

'Despite an increase in tourism, with a record-breaking number of tourists reaching 2 crore 12 lakh this year, our neighboring country persists in attempting to instigate violence in J & K,' he added

J-K admin committed to ensuring safety, dismantling terror ecosystem: L-G

It is the paramount responsibility of the administration to ensure the safety of people and dismantle the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. Addressing the Abhinandan Samaroh organised by the All Minority Employees Association of Kashmir here, Sinha also said that peace and development have brought a qualitative change in people's lives and standard of living. Terrorism is breathing its last breath and "we will finish the terror ecosystem soon," he asserted. "The prime task is to ensure the security of vulnerable people and break the backbone of conflict profiteers and the ecosystem of terrorism. All efforts will be firmly made in this direction," Lt Governor Sinha said. He also said that to achieve these, people also need to play their role. Without taking names, Sinha said he knows "some people, who say one thing in Jammu and another in Kashmir." "Whatever I say in Kashmir, I reiterate it in Jammu," he said. Rejecting any

Viksit Bharat Yatra signifies PM's resolve for all-round development: Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Udhampur district on Wednesday and said the procession signifies Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve to fulfil the dreams of the common man. The Lt Governor congratulated the people of J&K for their overwhelming participation in the Yatra, which aims to spread word about the central government's flagship schemes ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election. "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a resolve and guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil the dreams of common man. It has a pivotal role in bringing transformation in the lives of people by ensuring that all the benefits reach citizens and to bring holistic, inclusive development in rural and urban areas," the Lt Governor said. He said the empowerment of the poor, women, farmers and marginalised sections of the society is essential for a developed India and a developed Jammu Kashmir. The Lt Governor called upon the elected ...

Omar, Mehbooba claim under house arrest ahead of SC verdict, L-G denies

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said any report of the house arrest or arrest of anyone ahead of the Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution is "totally baseless". Sinha said this after the People's Democratic Party (PDP) claimed that its president Mehbooba Mufti was put under house arrest on Monday ahead of the Supreme Court verdict. "This is totally baseless. In entire Jammu and Kashmir, no one has been put under house arrest or arrest. This is an attempt to spread rumour," the LG told reporters here. Sinha said he is saying it with full responsibility that no one was put under house arrest or arrest for political reasons anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir. "Even before Supreme Court judgement is pronounced, police has sealed the doors of the residence of PDP president @MehboobaMufti and put her under illegal house arrest," the party said in a post on X.

PM Modi committed towards 100% saturation of govt schemes: J-K L-G Sinha

Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed towards 100 per cent saturation of government schemes and reaching out to the unreached, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that people should actively participate in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra'. Sinha further added that people should avail the "on-spot services" being provided and disseminate the information about the schemes. He highlighted the efforts of the J&K government to ensure benefits of welfare measures reach the poor and the weaker sections of society. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed towards 100 percent saturation of government schemes and reaching out to the unreached," Sinha said at the Dhok Waziran panchayat. The LG said that the Union Territory administration is providing five Marla land to poor landless beneficiaries under the PMAY (G). "This will raise the living standards of poor, vulnerable landless families, remove the existing societal imbalances and lead to their ..

J&K receives investment proposal worth Rs 86,000 crore: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Union Territory has received investment proposals worth Rs 86,000 crore as the region has emerged as a favourite destination for investors in the country and abroad. "Investment proposals to the tune of Rs 86,000 crore have come to the Industries and Commerce Department. People from within the country and outside are considering J&K as a favourite investment destination," Sinha said while addressing a function at the Industrial Complex at Lassipora, 35 kilometres from Srinagar. Sinha, who inaugurated 12 controlled atmosphere stores here, said the government was working to ensure that these investment proposals are translated into tangible projects for the development and prosperity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "We are working to bring these proposals to the ground level, but there can be no development without peace. While security forces will do their job, people will have to raise their voices against ...

J&K LG Sinha hands over land allotment orders to PMAY-G beneficiaries

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday handed over the land allotment orders to the landless beneficiaries of 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G).'The LG handed over the land allotment orders during the 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' Celebration event organized by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar. LG Sinha also inaugurated the 'Cashless Panchayats', adoption of BHIM-UPI mode of transactions in Gram Panchayats of the Union Territory.A total of 245 landless PMAY-G beneficiaries from across the J & K were identified for land allotment orders on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti today, said officials. He also dedicated 13 Block Development Council buildings across J & K to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) representatives to mark the occasion.In his address, the Lt Governor expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for shaping a new destiny for Jammu and Kashmir, which has achieved a historic milestone of

ICAI signs MoU with J-K govt to promote skill development: Officials

The MoU was signed in the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

New start-up policy for Jammu & Kashmir to be notified by next month: LG

Jammu and Kashmir government would notify a new start-up policy by the next month to provide a roadmap for nurturing innovation, creating jobs and driving economic growth, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. Addressing the valedictory session of J&K Start-Up Conclave 2023 in Srinagar, the Lt Governor announced that the UT administration has drafted a new Start-Up Policy 2023 for Jammu and Kashmir which will be notified by the next month. The new policy will provide a roadmap for nurturing innovation, creating jobs and driving economic growth. It will ensure market access, suitable infrastructure and all the assistance and help to entrepreneurs in their journey, he added. J&K Start-Up Policy will also facilitate the growth of many cutting-edge sectors for Jammu and Kashmir which are still untapped. For the Seed Funding, one-time assistance up to Rs 20 lakh in four equal installments will be provided to start-ups recognized by J&K Government, the Lt Governor ...

India's arms imports declined significantly in last 4-5 years: J-K L-G

India's arms imports reducing significantly in the last 4-5 years and defence export reaching an all-time high in the last financial year shows our commitment to innovation and Indigenous technology development, Lieutenant Governor Major Sinha said on Monday. Sinha made the remarks while attending the North-Tech Symposium-2023 held on Jagti Campus of IIT. He attended the event along with Chief of defence staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan. The CDS too held informal interaction with the media. The Lt Governor congratulated the Northern Command, Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and IIT Jammu for jointly hosting hundreds of industries and defence tech startups. "It is a proud moment for the academia as for the first time since its inception North-Tech Symposium, defence expo is being held in IIT Jammu," the Lt Governor said. He said that the three-day event will showcase cutting-edge technological advancements of the Indian Army and forge a synergy between army, industry, and

J-K Lt Guv, political parties congratulate Isro on Chandrayaan-3's landing

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and political leaders on Wednesday congratulated ISRO scientists on Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the Moon, which put India in a group of select nations that have mastered the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface. The feat has been achieved by the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union. Celebrations by tourists erupted near the historic 'Ghanta Ghar' (Clock Tower) in the Lal Chowk city centre as soon as the spacecraft made the soft landing. They were watching its live telecast. Jammu city also witnessed celebrations by political parties and other organisations on the occasion. Led by its Jammu and Kashmir unit chief Ravinder Raina, BJP workers burst firecrackers and distributed sweets among people. "India is on the moon! Heartiest Congratulations to team @ISRO for the success of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. Absolutely momentous achievement and important milestone in the development of India's space programme

J-K to get Rs 80,000 cr investments for industrial ecosystem: L-G Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir will get investments to the tune of Rs 80,000 crore in the near future as the administration is keen to establish an industrial ecosystem that will help the local youth achieve their dreams. "The kind of enthusiasm I see and the kind of proposals we are getting, I am sure that, in the coming days, we will get investments of Rs 75,000 crore to Rs 80,000 crore. It will provide employment to five lakh people," Sinha said after laying the foundation stone of a private hospital and medical college here. Sinha said over the past two years, the Union Territory on an average has got six proposals per day for setting up industrial units. "If I take average of two years, we have been receiving proposals for setting up six industrial units every day," he added. Sinha said the hopsital and medical college project, which is estimated to come up at a cost of Rs 559 crore, was second such project in the valley after Milli Trust ...

Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway in J&K's Pulwama

An encounter between security forces and terrorists that broke out on Sunday evening in the Larrow-Parigam area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district is still underway, police said on Monday.Early morning visuals from the spot today show vehicles of the security forces deployed at the scene.Kashmir Zone Police further said that police and security forces are on duty.However, there were no reports of any casualty on either side.Earlier yesterday, the Kashmir Zone police said on 'X' (formerly Twitter), "An encounter has started in the Larrow- Parigam area of Pulwama.Police and security forces are on the job. Details shall follow," Kashmir Zone Police said.More details are awaited.

Constitution allows action against those who endanger country: J-K L-G

Notably, article 311 of the Constitution which deals with the dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of civil employees in the Union or state governments

All decks cleared for new medical college in J&K after L-G meeting

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired the 71st meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) in Reasi district, with the board according in-principle approval for setting up a medical college. The meeting was attended by members of the board, the Lt Governor's Principal Secretary Mandeep Kumar Bhandari and SMVDSB Chief Executive Officer Anshul Garg, an official spokesman said. He said the board accorded in-principle approval for the establishment of a 50-bed medical college at Kakryal at an approximate cost of Rs 350-450 crore. "The board concurred with the projected need for expansion of the operational base of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH) to cater to a larger number of patients requiring specialized treatment. After extensive deliberations, the board accorded in-principle approval to addition of 200 to 220 beds to the existing capacity of the hospital at an approximate cost of Rs 120 crore," the ..

More than 300 films, shows shot in J-K after launch of new film policy: L-G

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said over 300 movies and serials have been shot here after the administration launched the new film policy. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the first-day shoot of upcoming TV serial "Pashmina", Sinha said the union territory is re-emerging as a favourite destination for film shootings. Two years ago, a new film policy was launched by the J-K administration after consultations with all stakeholders. Now, we are seeing that Jammu and Kashmir is re-emerging as a favourite destination for film shootings, Sinha told reporters. The LG said the film-related activities in the union territory will help in generating more employment opportunities for the youth. "I feel that the era when Hollywood or Bollywood films were shot here till the '80s, is returning. More than 300 films have been shot here. Today, SAB TV has started the serial Pashmina' from here and I wish them the best. "I think it will provide employment ...

J-K LG dedicates digital initiatives for delivery of services to citizens

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday dedicated various digital initiatives to the people of the union territory for an improved doorstep delivery of services. Sinha attended the 'Yug Parivartan, Badalta Jammu Kashmir' programme in Srinagar. In his address, the Lt Governor appreciated the IT Department and other stakeholder agencies for their endeavours to ensure seamless access to government services. He said the new digital initiatives launched on Saturday such as Digi-Dost (Doorstep delivery of services), CSC-Aadhaar Seva Kendras at Block Level, on-boarding of 300 services on auto appeal system and Digi Sahayak, a multilingual chatbot will provide improved citizen-centric services to the people. The Lt Governor highlighted the key initiatives of the UT administration to make the governance system more transparent, accountable and responsive. "Digital J&K has given many unique and incredible digital-first experiences. In future, the outcome of combined team

Post-Article 370 abrogation, people living life as per their wishes: J-K LG

The biggest change after the abrogation of Article 370 is that the common people of Jammu and Kashmir are living life according to their own wishes, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday, the fourth anniversary of the scrapping of the article. The Centre on this day in 2019 had revoked Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. "Pakistan-sponsored shutdowns by terrorists and separatists, due to which schools, colleges and business establishments used to remain closed for about 150 days a year, have ended," Sinha told reporters after an event here. "The biggest change that is visible on the ground is that the common people of Jammu and Kashmir are living life according to their own wishes. Street violence has ended," he said. The lieutenant governor (LG) said the youth of Kashmir are enjoying late night-outs and now spend time at the Poloview market and Jhelu

Engineers' expertise will be crucial in driving 'Make in India': L-G Sinha

Asserting that the ''Make in India'' and ''Digital India'' initiatives present a fertile ground for young minds to make their mark, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said young engineers' expertise will be instrumental in driving these missions. He said the world's greatest powers are witness to the fact that great engineers have been instrumental in propelling those nations to unparalleled heights. "Young engineers' expertise will be instrumental in driving the mission of Make in India and Startup India: Their ideas and solutions can pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable society", LG said Sinha was addressing the students of the joining batch of 2023 of IIT Jammu at the inaugural session of the Foundation Programme at the Jagti campus. He said "Make in India and Digital India initiatives coupled with a burgeoning startup ecosystem, presents a fertile ground for young minds to make their mark and carve a successful career in engineering". The LG said India's .

LG Sinha visits Baltal base camp, reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited the Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. At the base camp, the Lt Governor interacted with the pilgrims, service providers and officials and reviewed the arrangements for the ongoing yatra. "Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is making significant contribution to tourism, employment generation and revenue. Human spirit soaring to great heights, cultural diversity, communal harmony is being strengthened," Sinha said. The sacred journey is bringing happiness in people's lives and giving new wings to local aspirations, he added. The Lt Governor, during a review meeting with the senior officers of the administration, stakeholder departments, SASB, police and security forces, directed for maintaining enthusiasm for excellent service, seamless coordination, effective communication, prompt response to concerns and encourage feedback from pilgrims during the remaining period of yatra. Make sure every ...