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SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the people and addressed their grievances during this month’s “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live Public Grievance Hearing here at Civil Secretariat.Taking first hand appraisal of the grievances of randomly selected applicants of JK-IGRAMS from across the UT, the Lt Governor issued on spot directions to the concerned officials for taking prompt action.Reiterating the government’s commitment to serve all equally, the Lt Governor said, “We have made significant progress in addressing people’s concerns, and need to work as a cohesive unit to sustain and build upon all that we have achieved”.The expectations of…

Muslims in Kashmir’s Budgam celebrated Diwali this year by burning candles. This was to show their brotherhood to the Kashmiri Pandits. They want the Hindu Kashmiris to come back and celebrate with them. The brotherhood will live on, said the Muslims in Kashmir during Diwali celebrations.. It is here in Kashmir that Hindus and Muslims together celebrate each other’s festivals. Kashmiri culture is full of harmony, brotherhood and diversity that has stood there in Kashmir for centuries.

JAMMU, OCTOBER 27: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting of Administrative Secretaries and Deputy Commissioners before commencement of the Back to Village-4 (B2V4) programme in the UT of J&K.Addressing the meeting, the Chief Secretary remarked that much of the necessary infrastructure, especially schools, roads, colleges and power infrastructure, has been constructed throughout J&K and the B2V would provide an opportunity for its first hand assessment. The programme would serve as an occasion for building capacity and noting gaps in infrastructure and delivery of services against norms.The Chief Secretary told the Managing Director of J&K Bank to…

The J&K Film Policy was developed after consulting with all the stakeholders said Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha. The Film Policy will help Jammu & Kashmir Government in the development of a vibrant film ecosystem in the UT. The government is trying its best to bring back the environment of the yesteryears. To effectively implement the J&K Film Policy, the government last year allocated Rs 500 crore. Film Actor Amir Khan said it is a happy moment that J&K Film Policy has been developed. It will give a chance to the industry to film in Kashmir and to shoot in…

New Delhi, October 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released Sheikh Khalid Jehangir’s book “The Two Kashmirs”. The Lt Governor commended the author for effectively countering the false propaganda and calling out the lies and duplicity of Pakistan. This book sheds light on harsh realities of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, where people are deprived of basic amenities, infrastructure, investment and welfare schemes. It has been kept in complete darkness for last 75 years, said the Lt Governor. The Lt Governor, speaking on the transformational journey of J&K said, “While the abrogation of Article 370 has brought a new dawn of hope…

Under the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi programme the PM- Farmers 12th installment was transferred by the PM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Rs 2000 has been transferred to the farmers’ account without any middlemen coming in between. More than 8 crore farmers have been transferred an amount of Rs 16,000 crore. The J&K farmers in Kulgam said we get Rs 6000 every year and this helps us in buying fertilizer and medicines. The farmers were happy and were grateful to the government. In Shopian district, for the registered farmers Rs 4 crore has been transferred for the farmers. It…

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 23: The investment projects worth Rs 10,000 crore are under execution in Jammu and Kashmir and proposals of around Rs 60,000 crore are being processed which reflects the successful campaign of J&K Government to attract investors to Jammu and Kashmir.In Naya J&K, the investment ecosystem has changed a lot after abrogation of Article 370 and thousands of budding entrepreneurs are setting up their own units and are emerging as role models.The days of struggle for entrepreneurs are over and youngsters who desire to establish their own ventures are handholded by Government through various schemes and provided all possible…

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir is attracting tourists to Jammu & Kashmir. Tourist locations such as Gulmarg and Gurez have turned all the more attractive because of the spell of snow. The locals are happy too that the flow of tourists will increase their employment avenues. In Sonamarg, tourists were seen enjoying and playing with snow balls. The tourists expressed their happiness on visiting the ‘heaven on earth’ place. All the arrangements to cater to tourists were functioning well. The tourists said that Kashmir is a safe place to visit and people should visit it at least once in their life.

BARAMULLA, OCTOBER 21: Secretary Health and Medical Education (H&ME), Bhupinder Kumar inaugurated one day awareness programme on ‘Benefits of Golden Card’ at tehsil complex, Boniyar. The objective of organizing the camp was to raise awareness among the participants regarding the benefits of Golden Card, an e-card that needs to be shown at the empanelled hospitals to avail cashless treatment under AB PMJAY.Secretary, while elaborately explaining the broad contours of the scheme, exhorted upon the people to optimally utilize this golden card which enables you get cashless treatment and hospitalization in empanelled public and private hospitals.He asked the officers to ensure…

Under the National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Jal Shakti department has established a water supply scheme in Dadasara village in Tral district of Jammu & Kashmir. The Jal Shakti Department is running a national programme, Jal Jeevan Mission. Basharat Rashid, a local resident says, a water tank is under construction. The estimated cost of this scheme under Jal Jeevan Mission is Rs 5 crore. This will remove the water shortage problems faced by the locals. The village residents used to face hardships in absence of clean water. Ashiq Hussain, a local resident said we had to face…