JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone for construction of new homes for families affected by recent natural calamities in Udhampur and Ramban districts. As many as 530 houses — 341 in Udhampur and 189 in Ramban — will be constructed at a cost of Rs 34 […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday met a social media journalist, whose house was recently demolished by the Jammu Development Authority, and urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to order an inquiry into the “selective” anti-encroachment drive. Choudhary claimed the action was taken without the consent of Chief Minister Omar […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday hit out at the Lieutenant Governor administration, claiming that arbitrary transfers and the use of bulldozers by the Raj Bhavan are part of a “conspiracy” to “malign” the elected government in the Union territory. Abdullah was reacting to the demolition of several structures, including the […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to combating climate change, stressing that safeguarding the environment is a collective responsibility. He said the Union Territory must work together to adopt sustainable practices and strengthen resilience against emerging climate challenges. Attending the third Aerosol Winter School […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called for revolutionary innovations from the younger generation, saying fresh perspectives of youth and their innovativeness are a powerful force for building a bright future. He asked the youth to work with dedication and commitment to change not just their own destiny but also […]
JAMMU — Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said from the very first day, his mission in Jammu and Kashmir has been to improve the lives of citizens, eradicate discrimination and injustice, and dismantle the terror ecosystem. Speaking at the Constitution Day celebrations here, Sinha asserted that the long-standing practice of rewarding separatists and harassing […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called upon the youths to step up against organisations and individuals involved in radicalisation in the Kashmir valley. Sinha’s remarks come close on the heels of security agencies busting a “white collar” terror module involving several young doctors from Kashmir. Addressing the closing ceremony […]
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Commando Training Centre (CTC) of Jammu Kashmir police at Sunjwan here, an official spokesperson said. Accompanied by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Sinha reviewed the programme on various specialised modules and other activities conducted during the training courses. He was briefed by officers on […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting here, directing officials to take the “strongest possible action” against terror sympathisers and those trying to radicalise youth. He also asked officials to intensify intelligence-led operations against terrorists and concerted efforts to monitor digital platforms used by terror […]
JAMMU — A delegation of BJP legislators late Saturday called on Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and sought the revocation of the first admission list issued by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Reasi district. The delegation led by Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma questioned […]