SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Speculations surrounding the resignation of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Manoj Sinha, have finally ended as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its candidate for the Ghazipur constituency on Wednesday. Mr. Paras Nath Rai, a close aide of Mr. Manoj Sinha, has been nominated as the BJP candidate for the […]
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Maharashtra acquires land in Kashmir for tourist accommodation project: Report
SRINAGAR — Maharashtra is poised to become the first Indian state to acquire land in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the construction of a tourist facility catering to its residents. Reported by The Indian Express, the development entails the establishment of Maharashtra Bhawan in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, marking the valley’s inaugural […]
7 new industrial estates to come up in J&K
JAMMU (KIMS) — Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of Administrative Council (AC) in a meeting accorded approval for the development of seven new Industrial Estates in the UT of J&K spread over 5290 kanals of land for an amount of Rs. 304.51 Crores. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Atal Dulloo, […]
LG Sinha appoints Registrar, Other Positions in Kashmir University
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Mr. Manoj Sinha on Monday appointed registrar and various other positions in the University of Kashmir. Sinha, who is also the Chancellor of the University appointed Dr. Naseer Iqbal as the Registrar of the University. Besides Registrar, Sinha also appointed Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Loan as […]
J&K govt approves increase in cadre strength of judges
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir has raised the cadre strength of district judges by approving a proposal that supported the recommendations of Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC). The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the Chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved increasing the cadre strength of District Judges (Selection Grade) to 35 […]
Snowfall must for power projects to run, tourism sector to thrive: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday hoped for snowfall in Kashmir stating that the snow is a must for power projects to run and the tourism sector to thrive. Addressing a function in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the LG said that dry winter prevails in Kashmir at present. “I pray to […]
LG Sinha reviews security scenario, development programmes in Jammu
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level official meeting on Thursday and reviewed the security scenario in Jammu region while laying emphasis on comprehensive strategy to deal with drug menace. He also discussed various issues concerning development in Jammu division and directed the district administrations to ensure saturation of schemes in all the […]
Monitoring power supply in J&K myself: LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that he is personally monitoring the electricity supply on the daily basis in the UT while Srinagar has emerged as a role model for the rest of the country. Addressing a function in Srinagar, LG said that he personally monitors the electricity supply on […]
Just 20-25 militants can’t scare people of J&K: LG Sinha
JAMMU — Days after four soldiers were killed as militants ambushed two Army trucks in Poonch, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that just 20-25 terrorists cannot scare people in the Union Territory. The LG, while addressing an event on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas in Jammu, said that attempts are being made […]
LG Sinha attends Silver Jubilee Celebrations of DPS Jammu, inaugurates Roshni lab for visually impaired students
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Mr. Manoj Sinha on Monday attended the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Delhi Public School, Jammu. He congratulated the Administration, Teachers and Students of Delhi Public School on the occasion. He said the reputed educational institution, under the care and tutelage of Maharaja Hari Singh Social […]