Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul is the center of knowledge and wisdom: LG

• Lt Governor attends the Foundation Day celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board & SMVD Gurukul’s Annual Day at Katra
• Inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various projects of Shrine Board and Gurukul; Announces Hardship Allowance for 1450 employees of SMVDSB
• LG rolls out RFID system for pilgrims to ensure better crowd management for the convenience of Devotees
• Government is working on development and promotion of spiritual tourism circuit: LG

KATRA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the celebration of 37th Foundation day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) and 12th Annual day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul, Charan Paduka, Katra today at the Matrika Auditorium of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. On the occasion, the Lt Governor laid the foundation stone of various projects of Shrine Board and Gurukul, including a new hostel for the expansion of Gurukul and accommodation facilities for Shrine Board’s employees at Ardhkuwari and Banganga.

Workshop on ‘Scientists as film makers and science communication concludes at NIT Srinagar

• Utilizing film as a media to communicate science can be a powerful way to reach out mass audience: Director

SRINAGAR: A three day workshop titled as “Scientists as Film makers and Science Communication” organized by PG Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar concluded on Wednesday. The event was presided over by Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Sehgal and he was chief guest for valedictory section.

In his key address, Prof Sehgal said the primary objective of the workshop was promotion of Science Communication skills among the students and its importance in context with modern research. “Narrating stories through visual is important medium of communication and youth should come forward to take the lead the subject.

Progressing J&K - Govt. establishes transparent, accountable governance system across J&K

• EMPOWERMENT, BEAMS, JK-PaYSyS among host of initiatives bringing financial discipline in Govt. Deptts

JAMMU: J&K Government has established a unique system through which every work is being put into public domain thereby establishing a greater accountability and transparency in the work culture as well as ensuring that money is spent as per the developmental needs of the people. Government is undertaking several reforms which will help to further fine-tune the developmental strategy and give an impetus to the efforts fast tracking development here.

Success Story - “Mumkin” giving wings to dreams of Youth of Shopian; helping them to become self-reliant

• Of 200 applications received, 144 cases approved till date, out of which 88 CVs provided to the beneficiaries
  

SHOPIAN: Mumkin, a customized livelihood generation scheme of Mission Youth turned out to be a saviour for Hatib Javaid of Memendar, Shopian who always aspired to become self-reliant by becoming self-employed to secure a respectable livelihood that could fulfill the needs of his family. Earlier, working as daily wage labourer, Hatib could hardly bear the expenses of his family with a meagre earning. “Sometimes I would not get work for many days and all my savings dried up those days, and this feeling of not being able to save money for my dream of being self-reliant by becoming self-employed had left me depressed”, said Hatib.

JKTPO organized “StartUp Mock Pitching” workshop in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) today organized a full day StartUp Mock Pitching workshop for StartUps based in Kashmir at Conference Hall, Sannat Ghar, Bemina here in the presence of domain experts from Invest India, DPIIT. BB & GG (LLP), Daskdán Innovations, Occasions, Baraqah, Wani Agro Tools Plant, SESTI, Agro Tech Plant, Sky Robo Drones, Fastbeetle and other StartUps participated in this physical session and got valuable learnings for idea pitching & presentation skills.

Wullar Festival adds an extra flavour to the beauty of Lake

• Thousands of people thronged Wullar Vantage Park to participate in Wullar Festival
  
• Div Com urges people to register for homestays to accommodate tourists & earn livelihood

BANDIPORA:: To promote Wullar as prime tourist destination in the Valley, Bandipora Administration in collaboration with Wullar battalion of Army, Tourism Department and WUCMA organised  Wullar festival on the banks of Wullar Lake at Wullar Vantage Park Garoora  which witnessed much fanfare. Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole was the chief guest on the occasion. 

NIT Srinagar gets 59th rank in Indian Institutional Framework ranking

• Director, Registrar NIT Srinagar extend greetings

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has secured 59th rank in Indian Institutional Framework ranking (IIRF) 2022 among all NITs and IITs in India and first position in UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The rankings were released on Tuesday by Education Post, a monthly magazine on Higher Education, under the engineering category in all NIT’s and IIT’s.

PM KISAN beneficiaries to receive 12th installment only in Aadhar-seeded accounts

• Month-long ‘Nasha Mukt Abhiyan’ to commence from 1st September across J&K
• ‘Back-to-Village-4’ to be organized soon

JAMMU: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting to take stock of progress under various welfare schemes in Jammu and Kashmir. Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Financial Commissioner, Revenue, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Commissioner/Secretary, Revenue Department, and Commissioner/Secretary, Social Welfare Department, along with Divisional Commissioner Jammu, and Deputy Commissioners of all districts participated in the meeting.

Prisoner doesn't cease to be human, entitled to all fundamental rights when in jail: Justice Magrey

• Chairs high level meeting to discuss ensuring fundamental rights for undetrails/convicts while in custody

SRINAGAR: Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey today chaired a high level meeting to discuss ensuring that the undertrials/convicts are not denied the basic fundamental rights, while they are in custody. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary Home, R. K. Goyal; DG Prisons, H. K. Lohia; Principal Secretary Estates Department, Alok Kumar,  Secretary Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi and Member Secretary, J&K LSA, M. K. Sharma.

DGP alongwith Chairperson PWWA visits Police Hospital Jammu, inaugurates Blood storage Centre, Blood donation Camp

• Dedicates critical care ambulance
• Says PHQ very keen to provide state-of-the-art facilities to members of Police Pariwar

JAMMU: The Director General of Police, J&K, Shri Dilbag Singh accompanied by Chairperson Police Wives Welfare Association (PWWA) Dr. Rubinder Kaur today visited Police Hospital Jammu where he inaugurated Blood Storage Centre, dedicated critical care ambulance to the hospital and inspected various Medicare facilities available in the hospital. He also inaugurated a Blood donation camp organized by Police Hospital Jammu in collaboration with Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar Jammu.

JAKEDA declared Best Performing Nodal Agency by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

• Receives seven other awards in different categories amongst UTs
  

SRINAGAR: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has awarded Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA), Department of Science and Technology, for Best Performance in the Renewable Energy Sector amongst the UTs for the year 2021-22. In addition to this, JAKEDA has also been awarded for the following seven categories amongst the UTs;

Progressing J&K - Integration of JKECP with NCS portal a step towards creating employment avenues for Youth of J&K

• Integration will provide access to youth for vacancies at pan India level
  

JAMMU: The integration of J&K Employment Career Portal (JKECP) with National Career Service (NCS) portal is a remarkable step of J&K Government which would bring more remunerative and gainful employment opportunities for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative would also offer greater choice and better chances for youth to gain employment as per their qualifications and preferences.

Advisor Bhatnagar reviews performance of SIDCO/SICOP

• Directs for formulation of comprehensive action plan for accelerating development of industrial infrastructure across J&K
  

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today asked the management of Jammu & Kashmir State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) and J&K Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited (SICOP) that a comprehensive action plan should be formulated for accelerated development of industrial infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress needs those 'who bow', powerful leaders leaving: Tarun Chugh

• BJP holds series of District Core Group meetings

JAMMU: Congress needs those 'who bow' while all the powerful leaders are leaving the party, said Tarun Chugh, BJP National General Secretary & Prabhari J&K. Tarun Chugh accompanied by J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina, General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Koul, Seh-Prabhari J&K BJP Ashish Sood, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, former Minister Sat Sharma, General Secretary Adv. Vibodh Gupta and other senior party leaders addressed series of meetings held at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Senior party leaders from districts Nowshera, Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu and Jammu West participated in separate Core Group Meetings.

Govt to allocate funds under CSS, UT CapEx for tribal welfare proportionate to their population: Chief Secretary

• Tribal Sub-Plan to be integrated with BEAMS
  
• SEC approves several key initiatives for tribal development and welfare

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired the meeting of State Executive Committee for Tribal Plan and UT Level Coordination Committee meeting for approval of a number of tribal development projects and initiatives apart from mandatory formulation of Tribal Sub-Plan in all sectors. He asked the departments to ensure 100% saturation under various schemes by covering all tribal families and ensure benefit reaches to the migratory population.

J&K Sports Council celebrates National Sports Day as a mark of tribute to Major Dhyan Chand

• Functions held at TRC Football Turf Srinagar, KK Hakkhu Stadium Jammu, other district centers
  

SRINAGAR,:  J&K Sports Council today held a series of sports functions across Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate National Sports Day. Secretary Youth Services & Sports Department, Sarmad Hafeez presided over the function as chief guest at TRF Football Turf here. While addressing an event to commemorate the hockey icon on his birthday which is celebrated as National Sports Day, Hafeez said, "National sports day is being celebrated all across the country today and various sporting events are being organized.

He told that both at Divisional and Panchayat levels players are participating in the sports day celebration events and all the sports promoters of the ‘My Youth My Pride’ sports program are being felicitated here today. He further added that all the people associated with the event have played a pivotal role in taking sports to the nook and corner of the union territory. Lieutenant Governor is personally monitoring all the activities related to sports and is keeping track of all the activities, he added.

Hold monthly convergence meetings of all the deptts at each Panchayat: CS

• Complete all 3620 Amrit Sarovar, SBM-G targets before Gandhi Jayanti
  

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today stressed on the officers of the Rural Development Department (RDD) to hold at least one monthly meeting of all the line departments for ironing out the issues related to  development in each panchayat. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, School Education; Commissioner Secretary, RDD; DG Budget; MD, JKRLM; Directors RDD Jammu/Kashmir and many other concerned officers and officials of the department.

Dr Mehta impressed upon the officers to ensure that each village is clean, hygienic and there is smooth implementation of schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission, DDUGJY, MGNREGA, PMGSY etc. He asked them to have regular interdepartmental meetings to formulate strategies for monitoring and better planning for each panchayat.

Strategically planned final assault is required to march towards a terror free J&K: Dilbag Singh

• DGP J&K chairs Crime Review meeting at PHQ Jammu 

JAMMU: We have to put in more efforts to consolidate peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir. This was stated by the Director General of Police, J&K, Shri Dilbag Singh while chairing a high level Crime review meeting at Police Headquarters, Jammu today. 

Spl. DG CID, J&K, Shri R.R Swain, ADGP Jammu, Shri Mukesh Singh, IG BSF Jammu, Shri D.K Bora, IG CRPF Jammu, Shri P. R. Ranpise, DIG JSK Range Shri Vivek Gupta, DPT J&K, Shri Shridhar Patil, SSP Jammu Shri Chandan Kohli, SO to IGP Technical Services Ms Sargun Shukla, SSP Samba Dr. Abhishek Mahajan attended the meeting at PHQ while Spl. DG Crime J&K, Shri A.K Choudhary, DIG Udhampur Reasi Range Shri Mohammad Suleman Choudhary, DIG Poonch Rajouri Range Dr. Haseeb Mughal, AIG (T/P) PHQ, Shri J.S Johar, and District SSsP of Jammu zone attended the meeting through video conferencing. 

Training programme on maternal, child care commences for Doctors, Staff Nurses of UTs of J&K, Ladakh commences

SRINAGAR: Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) in collaboration with National Health Mission, J&K and Norway India Partnership initiative today organised three days training programme for Paediatricians, Medical Officers and Staff Nurses of all Districts of UTs of J&K and Ladakh here. The training programme is being carried by NHM, J&k with an aim to provide better Maternal and Child Health Care services. Mission Director, NHM, J&K, Yasin M. Choudhary was chief guest on the occasion and Dr. Iftakhar Ahmed Chowdhary, Mission Director NHM, UT of Ladakh was guest of Honour.

Bivoltine Cocoon rearing in J&K can bring substantial increase in farmers income: Dulloo

• Reviews functioning of Sericulture Development Department
  

SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo today stated that Bivoltine Silk is the most demanding in the Indian Silk Industry and there is a huge gap between production and requirements. Dulloo said this while chairing a meeting to review the functioning of Sericulture Development Department here at Civil Secretariat.

The meeting was attended by Shabnam Kamili, Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Manzoor Ahmad Qadiri, Director Sericulture J&K and other officers of the Department. The ACS remarked that J&K is having enormous potential for Bivoltine Silk Production due to congenial climatic conditions and can play an important role to meet the requirements of power loom sector in the coming years.

Sports inspire us to cooperate, show compassion for others' suffering: Humayun Qaiser

• SCERT Reinforces Sports' Importance on National Sports Day

SRINAGAR: The State Council of Educational Research and Training Kashmir (SCERT), Monday, hosted the largest celebration of National Sports Day, which was commemorated in all the districts and schools in both the provinces of Jammu and Kashmir. The event, attended by the all the faculty members of SCERT, emphasised the value of sports and their practicality, describing them as a significant source of employment in the modern world.

JKTPO organized “StartUp Mock Pitching” workshop in Jammu

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) today organized a full day StartUp Mock Pitching workshop for StartUps based in Jammu region at Conference Hall of Jawaharlal Nehru Udyog Bhawan here in the presence of domain experts from StartUp India and E&Y.

The objective of this workshop was to educate, train &prepare StartUp founders for pitching their venture ideas& delivering a powerful StartUp presentation in front of investors in order to convey their idea perfectly and creating good impression to receive funding opportunity.

NHM J&K releases ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e Sahaj)

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory of J&K has started the implementation of Hospital Management Information System which is named as JK e -Sahaj (Electronic System for Automation of Hospital Administration J&K) in different types of facilities i.e. Tertiary care, District Hospitals, Community Health Centres, Primary Health Centres and some New Type PHCs.

Dulloo reviews measures to control Lumpy Skin Disease in J&K

• Directs concerned to increase sampling & testing in their respective areas
  

SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the measures taken for controlling the spread of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) across Jammu and Kashmir. Director Animal Husbandry Jammu/Kashmir, representatives of SKUAST Jammu/Kashmir, Chief Animal Husbandry officers of all districts and other concerned officials attended the meeting in person and through video conferencing.

Progressing J&K - 200 services made online by J&K Govt. for prompt service delivery

• Move aims to establish efficient, responsive, transparent governance system across J&K

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Government has made more than 200 services online for prompt service delivery for its citizens with effective feedback mechanism system. With the help of this system, people could easily learn about the development works being done anywhere in J&K through Jan Bhagidari online platform and thereby establishes transparent system.

During the ongoing digital revolution, feedback from thousands of people could be gathered in a minute which could efficiently reveals the effect of services offered by the government. Government of Jammu and Kashmir has embarked on an ambitious journey for ushering the era of smart, efficient, responsive, transparent, citizen friendly and corruption free governance across Jammu and Kashmir.

Only youth has potential to light up society and transform several vital matters related to social welfare, says LG

• Lt Governor attends the Final Match & Closing Ceremony of Kashmir Mega Football Tournament at Ganderbal
• We are witnessing unifying power of sports and personal transformation of youth, who are emerging as creative leaders of the society: LG 
• UT Govt is formulating policies that engages youth in governance process and ensures their participation in on the ground implementation. Young men and women in villages and towns are vibrant partners of the government to achieve the ultimate goal of building a peaceful and prosperous UT: LG 
• LG appeals people to join the efforts of UT Government, Youth Clubs, Social Welfare Department, Sports Council, & District Administrations in the fight against Drug-menace & to achieve a drug-free Jammu Kashmir

GANDERBAL: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the Final match and Closing ceremony of Kashmir Mega Football Tournament at Sehpora, Ganderbal. The tournament was organized by Voice for Peace & Justice (NGO) in collaboration with J&K Sports Council under Special Activity Program of My Youth My Pride (Phase-II) and witnessed participation of young talents of the region as well as Football players from foreign countries including Nigeria, Brazil and South Africa.

Progressing J&K - Cooperatives in J&K giving new impetus to women, youth entrepreneurship

• Govt. provides highest capital infusion of Rs 366.91 Crs to three district Central cooperative banks

JAMMU: The J&K administration is making efforts to facilitate development of new women and youth cooperatives by providing them solid support system to flourish.  Government aims to increase the number of Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies by providing much-needed support to the people in every Panchayat. This will substantially increase the credit lending in agriculture and allied sectors, thereby benefits will also flow to small and marginal farmers.

In order to truly realize the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’, Cooperatives in J&K focus on agri-marketing, food processing, branding, supply of seeds and other innovative activities in dairy and handicrafts. Government has asked all the stakeholders to take necessary steps via cooperative institutions in making all Panchayats of the UT prosperous and creating village infrastructure, so that by taking inspiration from the past, a prosperous future can be built.

J&K has touched new heights in terms of development and good governance from last three years: Arjun Ram Meghwal

• The Minister also interacts with the elected representatives of district Anantnag
  

ANANTNAG:: The Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal today said that from last three years, the mantra of development and good governance of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has reached new heights in Jammu and Kashmir which is evident at the ground level with the total implementation of all the Central Government Schemes. The Minister said this while interacting with the media during a press briefing held at Dak Bungalow, Anantnag.

While addressing media here, Sh. Meghwal said that the development and peace in J&K is touching new heights that is evident from this year’s record number of the arrival of tourists. The tourist destinations are to be explored and developed so as to attract tourists not only from the country but around the world, the Minister added.

Waqf creating digital record base of all assets & properties which will remain in public domain: Dr Darakhshan

• Dr Andrabi visits Sufi Shrine & Waqf School at Hajibal in Tangmarg

SRINAGAR:  Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, the Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board today visited Hajibal Shrine in Tangmarg area and paid obeisance at the sufi shrine at Hajibal in Tangmarg area of Gulmarg Tehsil in North Kashmir. SDM & Tehsildar of Tangmarg along with Chief Executive Officer of Waqf Board Dr Syed Majid Jahangir & Administrator of Waqf Board were accompanying Waqf Board Chairperson. Dr Andrabi later inspected the Waqf School Hajibal and took stock of the facilities there.

PM’s vision transforms J&K as investment hub: Slathia

• “Faster dev, rapid industrialization, ample employment generation under focus”

VIJAYPUR: Former minister and Pradesh Vice President BJP Mr Surjeet Singh Slathia today lauded the vision of Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi in transforming Jammu and Kashmir as an investment hub to enable faster development, rapid industrialization, ample employment generation and wider economic activities for people, especially the youth, so that they become an integral part of India’s growth story.

“After over 70 years, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a time when there is ground work on development, employment and empowerment of every common person, with discrimination to none, neither any region nor any segment”, Mr Slathia said while addressing a public rally at Birpur Bari Brahmana in Vijaypur Assembly Constituency.

Union Government approves PMGSY-III for 1276 KMs costing Rs 1357 Cr for J&K

• Lt Governor expresses gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister & Hon’ble Union MoRD Minister
• It will provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected Habitations for sustainable & inclusive growth: LG
• The approval for PMGSY-III is another milestone in the rural connectivity of J&K. The modern rural infrastructure, enhanced connectivity will improve rural economy and ease of living: LG

SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry for Rural Development on Friday approved Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-Phase-III for 1276 KMs costing Rs 1357 Cr for the Union Territory of J&K. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude  to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Union Minister for Rural Development, Shri Giriraj Singh. 

My Youth My Pride: Flood lights add life to the stadiums, attract thousands to the venue

SRINAGAR: With the focus on sports and sports-related activities, J&K Sports Councils’ inclusive sports program, “My Youth My Pride" is garnering more support and appreciation each day.

The Football match played under the banner of My Youth My Pride program yesterday evening drew more than 15000 spectators to the Khushal Stadium, Sopore in North Kashmir to witness one of the best matches of the ongoing Industrial Cup slated between star-studded Real Kashmir FC and Ali Jana FC. The match lived up to every single penny as the winner was decided in a tie-breaker and Real Kashmir trounced Ali Jana FC by 5-4 balls in the net.

Progressing J&K - NITI Ayog to establish 500 ATLs across J&K

• ATLs to nurture innovative mind-set among students
  

JAMMU: To nurture the innovative mind-set among high school students across the length and breadth of J&K, Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Ayog is establishing more than 500 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) here under Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).

 ATL is the flagship initiative of AIM launched by Government of India, to nurture an innovative mindset amongst high school students across the length and breadth of India. Government of India is working on a five-year vision document for AIM to create and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of the country.

coto focuses on building hyper-local communities for women in Jammu; launches ‘City Ambassador Program’

JAMMU: In an increasingly digital world, online safety has always been a pain point for women. The toxic levels of harassment have disempowered women, driving them out of online spaces and silencing them. For the women on the internet, this has adversely impacted their ability to be seen and heard. According to a survey by Plan International, an NGO working for children’s rights and equality for girls in India, over 58% of women have faced online abuse. The harassment has also resulted in one in five girls (19%) leaving a social media platform and one in ten girls (12%) changing the way they express themselves online.

coto is a Web3-based social community platform designed for women that envisions changing this equation through a trustworthy, transparent, and decentralised world where women hold the power to make a difference. A significant step towards this is coto’s ‘City Ambassador Program’. Through this program, coto has taken the hyper-local approach to unleash the potential of women to become community creators globally. Launched in 30 Indian regions, the phase-wise program will include city, state, zonal, and area-wise local ambassadors.

PSPS Govt. P.G College for Women Gandhi Nagar Jammu organizes seminar on “Cyber Hygiene” for non-teaching employees of college

JAMMU: Department of Computer Applications Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Govt. P.G College for Women Gandhi Nagar Jammu in collaboration with IQAC & Department of Commerce organized a seminar on “Cyber Hygiene”. The programme was held under the patronage of worthy Principal Prof. Minu Mahajan and attended by non-teaching employees of the college. She stressed upon the non-teaching staff to participate actively in these types of activities which will make them aware and safe from cybercrimes. Prof. Mamta Gupta, HoD Commerce welcomed the Resource Person and said that cyber hygiene is needed to be practice regularly.

Stadiums & Indoor Sports Complexes come alive with ‘My Youth My Pride’ activities across J&K

JAMMU/ SRINAGAR: With the target to include around 14 lakh youth in the Phase-II of ‘My Youth My Pride’ programme after the successful completion of Phase-I which witnessed participation of around 9 lakh youth across J&K, the programme is a massive hit among the sporting circles of J&K. In the Jammu division, hundreds of players participated in the events held for Gymnastics, Football, Hockey Judo, yoga, Boxing, and Cricket in the Kathua Stadium and Indoor Sports Complex Billawar in the Kathua district.

People of Jammu & Kashmir would decisively defeat the proxy war with the help of security forces: Union Home Minister

• Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah held a review meeting in New Delhi today on the security situation in Jammu & Kashmir
• Shri Amit Shah appreciated the efforts of the security agencies and administration of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir forthe successful conduct of the AmarnathYatra
• Shri Shah said it is the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to have a prosperous and peaceful Jammu & Kashmir, and to achieve this, security forces should strive to make the border and the LOC impregnable
• Union Home Minister asked security forces and the police to continue with the coordinated efforts through meticulous and well-planned counter-terrorism operations to wipe out terrorism

NEW DELHI: The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah held a review meeting in New Delhi today, on the security situation in Jammu & Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, the National Security Advisor, Shri Ajit Doval and other senior officials of the Government of India, including the Army and Jammu & Kashmir Government attended the meeting.

COVID-19: JK reports 229 fresh positive cases, 470150 recovered

JAMMU/SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 229 fresh  positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 41 from Jammu division and 188 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 476932. Moreover, 395 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 91 from Jammu division and 304 from Kashmir division. 02 COVID deaths have been reported from Jammu division.

Lt Governor inaugurates 8th India International MSME Start-up Expo & Summit 2022 at New Delhi

• In the last 8 years, MSME sector has undergone very rapid change. New strength, resilience & global competitiveness of MSMEs will make India a preferred destination for manufacturing for the world: LG
  
• Indian MSME sector today can be described as Magical, Steadfast, Magnificent Enterprises, which is contributing nearly 45% of overall India’s exports: LG
• The number of initiatives under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is driving economic progress and social development, says the LG
• After August 2019, J&K's economy has been living up to the expectation. In FY 2021-22, MSMEs export registered 54% growth & importer-exporter registration has gone up by 173%. Strategic focus on food processing, handicraft & organic products has stimulated the economic growth: LG
• J&K has one of the fastest growing horticulture markets in the country. Our strengths in natural resources & skilled workforce, best in class incentives through new Industrial development scheme are well known and makes J&K an ideal MSME destination: LG

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the 8th India International MSME Start-up Expo & Summit at New Delhi. The Expo provides a much needed platform to SMEs, startups, trade, industry, service providers to explore new opportunities, buyers-sellers meet, sharing knowledge about central/state's/UTs schemes etc.

Progressing J&K - Govt. fulfilling the vision of new, healthy J&K with constant development of medical infrastructure

JAMMU: J&K Government is taking several reformative measures for the advancement and upgradation of health infrastructure, besides providing affordable healthcare services to people here. J&K Administration is fulfilling the vision of a new and healthy J&K by developing the medical infrastructure on constant basis. Five new medical colleges, two AIIMS, nearly 1000 healthcare and wellness centers, five new nursing colleges as well as start of BSc paramedical courses and with more than 100% increase in medical seats are contributing towards the development and advancement of the healthcare sector here

Crime Branch Kashmir produces challan against accused for taking money to provide Govt. Jobs

SRINAGAR: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir produced challan in Case FIR No. 14 of 2019 U/S 420, 468, 471,201,120-B of RPC of Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir against Manzoor Ahmad Khan S/O Gh. Rasool Khan R/O Check-i-Arslan Khan Bandipora, Abdul Ahad Dar S/O Ghulam Ahmad Dar R/O Chinarbagh TakiyaWagam Pulwama & Farooq Ahmad Rather S/O Abdul Rehman Rather R/O Bazipora Ajas, Bandipora before Hon’ble Court of City Judge Srinagar.

As voice of people of J&K, Arun Ji in his blogs had highlighted their plight, demanding abrogation of Article 370: LG

• Lt Governor attends the book launch of 'A New India- Selected Writings' of Shri Arun Jaitley 
• A towering man of ideas & ideals, Shri Arun Jaitley ji has brought immense grace to public life: LG 
• His pursuit for reforms under guidance of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji ensured that the dream of making India a developed nation is realized soon: LG 
• Through, his writing, he contributed immensely to bring equality and social justice to the people of J&K, says the LG
• His foremost priority was to enrich the nation and his voice for social justice, his priceless legacy will live. His writing and this book will be a beacon light for the new generation to follow his ideals and contribute towards nation building: LG
• From domestic, foreign policy to economic reforms, from a caring human being to a charismatic leader, he left a lasting impression on Indian politics: LG

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the book launch of 'A New India- Selected Writings' of Shri Arun Jaitley. The event was presided over by Sh M Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice President of India. Paying his tributes to the stalwart of Indian Politics and Padma Vibhushan Shri Arun Jaitley, the Lt Governor said that Shri Jaitley ji has brought immense grace to public life.

Outlook Traveller Awards-2022 - J&K bags award for promoting offbeat destinations, adventure tourism

NEW DELHI: J&K Tourism has bagged an award for promotion of off destinations at the national level at the Outlook Traveller Awards-2022. The award was presented by Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, G Kisan Reddy to Secretary, Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez at a glittering function here this evening. The award was given to the Tourism Department for promoting Gurez in the category of offbeat tourism destinations. J&K Tourism also bagged the silver award for adventure tourism at Gulmarg.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Tourism Minister said it was satisfying to note that tourism in J&K has seen a turnaround in the last two years and the tourist arrivals this year have crossed a record number. He said under the new film policy, shooting of films in J&K has been revived and is being incentivized.