Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today met Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh.The Lt Governor discussed with the Union Minister important issues related to PMGSY for strengthening rural connectivity in J&K and various...

A group of probationers of Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS) led by Principal Accountant General (Audit) Jammu & Kashmir, Pramod Kumar today met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.During the interaction, the IAAS probationers...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released an e-book consisting of pictorial compendium of 9514 projects worth Rs 3900 cr completed in J&K under various UT sector schemes during 2020-21.The e-book is available for public viewing on the official website...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a series of meetings with Covid Task Force, Deputy Commissioners and District SSP to review the Covid situation across the Union Territory of J&K.The meetings were the latest in the series, wherein the Lt Governor...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha launched “Green J&K Drive-2021” from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu today. During this year, as many as 1.30 crore saplings are proposed to be planted across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.The Lt Governor...

A number of delegations including DDC Chairperson, Poonch; Doctors Association Jammu; PM Package Selectees; representatives of LJK Economic Growth and Development Dialogue (LEAD), among others called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today e-inaugurated and laid e-foundation of sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 18.10 cr and dedicated the new sports facilities to the local youth.Moving ahead towards developing state-of-the-art sports infrastructure in the...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha took a comprehensive review of the status of various projects being executed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, at the Raj Bhavan here...

The structural changes and consolidation of different programmes for farm and non-farm population in the rural areas is nothing short of a revolution for rural J&K. The UT has also redefined the agriculture and horticulture business in the country with...

J&K Government today inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JSW Foundation for restoration and conservation of Shalimar and Nishat Gardens.In the presence of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, the MoU was signed by Sh. Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Commissioner/Secretary,...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind urged upon the younger generation of Kashmir to learn from their rich legacy. He said that they have every reason to know that Kashmir has always been a beacon of hope for the rest of India. It’s spiritual and cultural...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Valedictory session at the 3-day long Young Thinkers Meet-2021 at SKICC here.The Lt Governor interacted with the Youth who came from different States/UT, and shared the progressive and reformative measures taken...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the new Boys Hostel of the Faculty of Forestry worth Rs 5.30 crore and laid stones of Mini-Watershed Project costing Rs 10 crore, Trainees Hostel at Rs 3.80 cr and Academic Block costing Rs 8 cr at SKUAST-Kashmir...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today set the target for Health Department to vaccinate 15 lakh additional population in coming weeks.The Lt Governor was chairing the weekly review meetings with members of Covid Task Force, Deputy Commissioners and SPs and took...

In a historic move, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the night flight operations at the Jammu Airport, fulfilling the aspirations of the people of the region by commencing the much-awaited facility.The Lt Governor virtually flagged off...

The turnaround in the power transmission and distribution sector in the last one year in Jammu & Kashmir has helped in achieving reliable, quality, and sustainable electricity supply. Power sector of the UT has not seen any development since last three...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu’s online orientation program of 2nd Batch of Ph.D. and 6th Batch of MBA.While congratulating all incoming students for making it into the academic programs of IIM...

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha asserted on Wednesday that all employees of anti-national credentials would be purged out of the State institutions and systems and there would be no more any place in the government for the incumbents...

In this month’s episode of “Awaam ki Awaaz” radio programme, aired today on all local & primary channels of All India Radio (AIR) stations in the UT, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha acknowledged the tireless contribution of corona warriors and frontline...

Taking Good Governance to the grass-root level and strengthening the participatory democracy, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha will interact with the DDCs, BDC and Panchayat  representatives once every month, thus laying a platform for the elected...

In order to assess the effectiveness of containment measures, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a Covid review meeting with all Deputy Commissioners, SPs and senior officials of the UT administration through video conferencing.While taking...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed various development projects of J&K in New Delhi today, with the motto “Development with Transparency” enunciated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Shri Shah said all-round development and welfare of the people...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today unveiled the Yoga videos in Dogri and Kashmiri languages based on Common Yoga Protocol issued by Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, in a virtual function held here at Raj Bhavan. The videos will be telecast on TV Channels...

Giving a fresh impetus to the recruitment process which had slowed down in wake of the ongoing Covid pandemic, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today approved the proposal of recruitment of 800 Sub Inspectors in the Jammu and Kashmir Police.In a historic reform...

In order to increase the presence of Youth engagement at the Panchayat level, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today directed for establishing Youth Clubs in every Panchayat across Jammu and Kashmir for constructive activities and addressing all the concerns...

To give the necessary impetus to developmental works under Jammu & Kashmir Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC) Ltd., Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting and reviewed the status of projects being executed by the...

A delegation of All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.The delegation led by its Chairman, Sh. Jagmohan Singh Raina, apprised the Lt Governor about their concerning issues pertaining...

Riding high on the success of ambitious ‘Back to Village initiative’, J&K government is planning to reach out to 50,000 youth for financial assistance under the next leg of Back to Village program, the details of which would be finalized soon.It may be...

During a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha assured the people of Jammu division that a Committee will be constituted by the Chief Secretary to enquire into the recent unscheduled power outage in various areas.The Lt...

In a historic decision, Rs. 12,600.58 Crore District Capex Budget 2021-22, which is more than double to the previous year’s budget of Rs. 5134.40 Cr, has been approved today for equitable development of J&K with active involvement of Panchayats, BDCs...

International Cricketer, Suresh Raina today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, here at Raj Bhavan.Sh. Raina apprised the Lt Governor about the functioning of cricket academies, and the schools which he has adopted to develop and nurture young sporting talents...

B.L Verma, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Uttar Pradesh today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.Sh. Verma shared with the Lt Governor his views about the present development scenario of the Union Territory of Jammu &...

DDC Chairperson, former Deputy Chief Minister,  former Secretary JKAACL, President JKNPF, Political leader, young entrepreneur today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.Sh. Muzaffar Hussain Baig, former Deputy Chief Minister...

In a major push to religious and pilgrimage tourism in J&K, the much-awaited Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for construction of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was held today at Majeen here in adherence of all Covid SoPs.Lieutenant...

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.The MoS and the Lt Governor discussed a range of issues pertaining to the internal security, law & order management and public...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited the family of Municipal Councillor Rakesh Pandita, who was killed by terrorists in Tral, Pulwama on June 2, and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family members.Conveying condolences to the family members of the...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the residence of Sh. Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu here and extended condolences to the latter on the demise of his father, Sh. Upendra Prasad Singh.The Lt Governor, accompanied by his Principal Secretary Sh. Nitishwar Kumar,...

In order to review the effectiveness of containment measures, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a series of high-level meetings, wherein members of Covid Task  Force, Deputy Commissioners, SPs, and other senior officials participated here...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) 500-bedded COVID Hospital at Khonmoh, Srinagar.After constructing a 500-bedded COVID hospital in Jammu, DRDO has completed another 500-bedded hospital...

J&K Government today signed historic MoUs - Memorandums of Understanding with Policy Advocacy Research Centre (PARC) here at Civil Secretariat.In presence of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, the MoUs were signed between Sh. Navin Kumar Choudhary, Principal...

Taking a giant leap in the agriculture sector & adopting environment-friendly farming practices across the UT, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first consignment of IFFCO’s Nano Urea (Liquid) from Kalol area of Gujarat, through virtual...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today delivered the keynote address at the Project Yug Parivartan Global Summit-2021 being held from June 4th - 8th through virtual mode, here at Raj Bhavan.While addressing the summit, the Lt Governor said that any challenge can...

Giridhar Aramane, Secretary, Road Transport and Highways, Government of India today met the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.Union Secretary and Lt Governor held a detailed discussion on the execution of various major road and tunnel projects...

Nuzhat Ishfaq, Chairperson, District Development Council, Ganderbal today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.The DDC Chairperson, accompanied by former Legislator, Sh. Ishfaq Jabbar and Vice Chairperson, DDC Ganderbal, Sh. Bilal Ahmad...

“J&K Government continue to make a sustainable investment in healthcare, clinical workforce to build a resilient health infrastructure to combat the ongoing crisis and future health emergencies. We are committed to make life better for people.”Lieutenant...

Sh. Irfan Manhas, Vice-Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC), Shopian today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha,  here at Raj Bhavan.Sh. Manhas put forth various issues of public importance from Shopian pertaining to upgradation of District...

Political activist and President, Jammu & Kashmir Workers Party (JKWP), Sh. Mir Junaid called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here today.Sh. Junaid submitted a memorandum to the Lt Governor highlighting various issues of public importance,...

General MM Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff, today met Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at the Raj Bhavan.The Army Chief was accompanied by Lt Gen YK Joshi, Northern Army Commander and Lt Gen DP Pandey, General Officer Commanding (GoC) 15 Corps.The Lt...

A delegation of Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan.The delegation lead by its President Dr. M. Yousuf Tak submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lt Governor pertaining to risk allowances...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called for institutionalizing the three-tier of patient care within the hospital by categorizing nurses in three modes, to be implemented across the UT.First category of nursing staff for registration and counseling of patients,...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting with Administrative Secretaries of the Union Territory at the Civil Secretariat, here today.During the meeting, he urged the officials to improve the speed and quality of decision-making without fear...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha visited GoC Chinar Corps, Lt. General, DP Pandey at his residence in Srinagar today.The Lt Governor paid tribute to his father in law, Colonel Panjab Singh (Retd.), Vir Chakra, who passed away last week due to covid in Chandigarh....

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited the construction site of Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) 500-bedded COVID Hospital at Khonmoh and inspected the work done for the establishment of the Covid dedicated facility.While reviewing...

In yet another move to ramp up the healthcare infrastructure to effectively deal with Covid-19 pandemic, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) 500-bedded Covid Hospital and dedicated...

The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the grant of financial relief through the Special Assistance Scheme for COVID Moralities (SASCM/Saksham) to the families of COVID victims....

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, and officers and the staff of the Raj Bhavan, today accorded a warm farewell to Major Vipin Yadav, who has served as OSD to Lieutenant Governor.Major Vipin Yadav had also served as ADC to Governor since 2018 here.On completion...

No compromise on Covid Appropriate Behaviour; Strict enforcement of Test-Track-Treat protocol and vaccination is the only long term solution to mitigate the spread of Corona Virus.Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks while chairing a series...

In order to take stock of prevailing on-ground Covid-19 situation and containment efforts in the Districts, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today reviewed health institutions in Rajouri, Poonch & Reasi districts.The Lt Governor sought a detailed status...

Continuing the initiative of making the process of governance more participatory and people-centric by giving a platform to the public to share their suggestions and views, the second episode of ‘Awaam ki Awaaz’ radio programme was today aired on all local &...

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Government Medical College, Jammu to review Covid clinical management measures being undertaken by the Hospital administration.Emphasizing on strengthening the healthcare workforce, the Lt Governor directed for hiring...