Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead

Lieutenant Governor J&K, Shri Manoj Sinha paid condolences to martyr Maqbool Sherwani by laying a floral wreath to pay tributes to the brave 19-year-old freedom fighter from Baramulla, Srinagar. Maqbool Sherwani was a Kashmiri Muslim youth and National Conference member who delayed the march of Pakhtoon tribesmen from Pakistan and rebel forces in Baramulla in October 1947. LG Manoj Sinha implored everyone to remember the contributions of this young man who fought the barbaric atrocities perpetrated by the Pakistani government and its army and changed the course of 1947 war between India and Pakistan. He saved Srinagar from the Pakistani…

A Tiranga march was organised in Jammu & Kashmir. Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor J&K, led the Tiranga march with other dignitaries and Kashmiri folks. People in Kashmir carried the Tricolour flag with pride as they marched from Dal Lake till Botanical Garden in Srinagar reliving the Independence zeal of August 15, 1947. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said the Indian national flag is a reflection of the pride of our past, our commitment to the present and our dreams of the future. The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to honour Azadi Ka…

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today joined thousands of citizens from all walks of life in a Walkathon from Lalit Ghat to Botanical Garden to celebrate the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Utsav. It’s a new dawn of hopes and dreams, said the Lt Governor. The Lt Governor congratulated the organizers and participants of the Walkathon which saw a massive participation of people from all walks of life. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor recalled the words of Mahatma Gandhi delivered at the Tank Maidan, Mumbai on August 08, 1942 which inspired the people all across the country to overthrow British rule.…

Lt Governor reviews preparations for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in a high level meeting Amrit Kal Khand is a golden opportunity for retrospection and preparation for a leap into the glorious future: LG Srinagar, August 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high level meeting with Deputy Commissioners and senior officials, at the Civil Secretariat, to review the preparations for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, which will start from Saturday, 13th August. Har Ghar Tiranga is a celebration of spirit of Janbhagidari and Jan Andolan. Schools and colleges are organizing programmes recalling the contribution of freedom fighters and unsung heroes…

J&K LG Manoj Sinha flaggged off “Tiranga Shikara Rally” at Dal Lake in Srinagar to promote ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Hundreds of shikaras carrying tricolor rowed together in the Dal Lake instilling the spirit of nationalism and peace. The LG appealed to everyone to join the campaign by hoisting the tricolor in their homes from 13th to 15th August. The rally is part of the celebration commemorating the 75th year of India’s independence. The event was organised by the Youth Services and Sports Department of the UT.

On the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha announced the launch of three important programmes which are best examples that have resulted from conflict to creativity. For many years, Jammu & Kashmir’s socio-economic condition was in serious trouble. To make the state prosperous, the LG stated that we have begun a journey under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. In these years, Kashmir fought many challenges and had to deal with many conflicts and the government is trying to lessen the gap between villages and cities. Speaking to all…

I feel immensely blessed and happy that as an individual I have got a chance to contribute for the environment, says student Siya Musharraf. Dal Lake is the prime tourist spot of Srinagar. So this is a small contribution from my side for the cleaning drive at Dal Lake and I am happy about it. If everyone contributes in small ways at their level, then a big change can come. Speaking about ‘Athwas’ this new cleanliness initiative, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha said that this drive has been undertaken by Srinagar residents and environment lovers.…

The Tourism Department and District Administration organised a Bangus Tourism Mela 2022 in the lush green meadows of Bangus Valley in Kupwara district. Khalid Jahangir, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara inaugurating the mega mela stated that the aim was to explore, promote and publicise the event so that the whole Kupwara district benefits. Locals say the J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha has put the Bangus Mela event on the international tourist map because of which Kupwara is witnessing a lot of visitors, be it locals, national or international. The valley of Bangus is, indeed, an unseen paradise with inherent beauty and greenery,…

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to the great patriot and freedom fighter Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at Urliwand, Kathua. The sacrifices of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee live on in our hearts. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest scholars and statesmen of the country. In this Amrit Kal Khand, let us strive to become worthy heirs to Dr. Mookerjee who sacrificed his life for a united and modern India, said the Lt Governor. Addressing the ‘Tiranga Utsav’ programme organized by the District Administration, the Lt Governor said that the struggle Dr. Mookerjee endured for human welfare through self-realization…

J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated “UMEED market place” under AVSAR scheme at Srinagar airport. The scheme promotes rural livelihoods and encourages women to form Self Help Groups (SHGs). The market place was replete with handmade products coasters, bags and accessories all created by Kashmiri women. The girls were given training and they created innovative designs and some products were made through screen printing. This scheme supports local art and artisans of Self Help Groups. A similar marketplace was inaugurated by the LG at Jammu Airport. Both the outlets will exhibit products from the 20 districts of Jammu &Kashmir.