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08/08/2023

Lt Governor reviews preparedness for Independence Day celebration across the UT

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 08: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting with the senior Administrative and Police officers to review the preparedness for Independence Day celebration across Jammu Kashmir UT.

The meeting was attended by Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Administrative Secretaries; ADGPs; Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officers, in person and through video conferencing.

The Lt Governor took appraisal of the campaigns and events planned by the District Administrations and Government Departments in the run-up to the grand celebration on Independence Day.

We all must work together as a single unit for the successful conduct of ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ across the UT and ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Jammu and Srinagar, the Lt Governor said.

I am confident that this year too people in huge numbers will participate in Independence Day events, he said.

He further directed the District Administration and departments to organise activities under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’.

The Lt Governor also asked for active involvement of common citizens, Public representatives, Youth Clubs, Civil Society, Self Help Groups, NCC Scouts and Guides, Army veterans, ex-servicemen, prominent citizens and educational institutions in the celebration of Independence Day. He emphasised that the Independence Day celebration is not a government function but the country’s most sacred festival which is observed by the entire society with the spirit of oneness, one emotion.

The Lt Governor suggested the Culture Department to come up with the monographs on Martyrs. He directed the officers for tricolor illumination of prominent buildings, tourist spots, border villages, and organizing activities in the honour of the prominent personalities who contributed in nation building.

The meeting also discussed the progress of the ongoing development works and measures taken by the district administrations to meet the targets.

06/08/2023

Kashmir Valley, Kanyakumari likely to be connected through rail by year end: LG
Kashmir Valley, Kanyakumari likely to be connected through rail by year end: LG

Srinagar, Aug 6 Kashmir valley is likely to be connected through railway with Kanyakumari by the end of this financial year, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday.
Sinha made the announcement at the inauguration of the Amrit Bhart Station Scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Kashmir valley will be connected to Kanyakumari by the end of this financial year. It will connect the valley with all important commercial centres of the country”, office of LG tweeted.
“Attended the inauguration of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme by Hon'ble PM Sh. Narendra Modi Ji. Grateful to Hon'ble PM for including three stations of J&K UT, Jammu Tawi, Udhampur & Budgam for redevelopment, which will give a huge boost to connectivity & ease of travel for passengers”, LG Sinha said in another tweet.
Railway Board has sanctioned five Final Location Survey works in Kashmir- Doubling of Baramulla-Banihal Railway Line, New Baramulla-Uri, Awantipora-Shopian, Sopore-Kupwara & Anantnag-Bijbehara-Pahalgam Rail Line. Once approved, the new networks will boost rail connectivity in the valley.
The Lieutenant Governor said: "under the guidance of the PM, we are witnessing rail projects of unprecedented magnitude in Kashmir Valley".
He said “I believe railway connectivity is the lifeline of a society. A railway line not only strengthens connectivity with different regions but it also brings economic prosperity & transforms standard of living and creates a new destiny of the concerned region”.

06/08/2023

A new iconic Clock tower with impeccable work comes up in historic Lal Chowk

Srinagar, Aug 6 Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattu lauded Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Works Wing for delivering the new iconic Clock Tower in historic Lal Chowk in record time with impeccable quality of work.
A new Clock Tower has come up in capital Srinagar Lal Chowk under the Srinagar Smart City Limited project after the old one was demolished and rebuilt giving a new impeccable touch of work and completed in a record time on Saturday.
The Mayor conducted a visit on Saturday an inspection of ongoing works at Lal Chowk and lauded SMC Works Wing for delivering the new iconic Clock Tower in record time while ensuring impeccable quality of work.
The Mayor also inspected ongoing works being undertaken at the city center by Srinagar Smart City Limited and was briefed about the progress and details of these works by senior engineers and officials of SMC and SSCL who accompanied the Mayor to Lal Chowk.
Junaid Mattu passed directions for redoubling efforts to expedite completion of the ongoing works and also interacted with the local traders and their representatives at Lal Chowk.
“These are iconic projects that have been added to the long list of transformational developmental works that have been undertaken and delivered in Srinagar over the last 5 years. The city has been revived and rejuvenated — aiming to develop it as a modern tourist city with modern infrastructure for local residents as well as tourists. The economic impact of this urban transformation is going to be massive and is already being seen in terms of record inflow of tourists into Srinagar”, the Mayor said while speaking to the media at Lal Chowk.
The Mayor also stated that Srinagar had once again become a tourist destination in itself rather than being relegated as a transit destination to other tourist spots and destinations.
“For the past two decades, due to continued administrative and political neglect of Srinagar and its infrastructural needs, Srinagar had become a transit destination for tourists who would spend more time in places like Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonmarg than spend very little time in Srinagar. That has drastically changed. Today, tourists spend more days in Srinagar than other destinations and the fact that our hotels and houseboats have had record-breaking successive seasons is a testament to these efforts to revive Srinagar to its cultural and economic glory”, the Mayor further said.
The Mayor also passed directions for some new projects to be proposed for Lal Chowk by SMC and assured the local traders that no effort would be spared to make Lal Chowk one of the most iconic City Centers and Plazas in the entire country.

24/07/2023

Muharram occasion of utmost religious importance for all of us: LG

SRINAGAR, JULY 24: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a high level meeting today to review arrangements for Muharram.

The meeting at Civil Secretariat was attended by heads of religious organisations, eminent members of Shia Community; Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Sh M.K Sinha, ADGP Hqrs; Sh Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir; Sh Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Administrative Secretaries; Deputy Commissioners; Heads of Departments and other senior officers of UT administration.

“This is the occasion of utmost religious importance for all of us. The UT administration and Government of India is working with sensitivity and commitment to ensure that all arrangements are made for smooth, safe and hassle-free conduct of Muharram,” the Lt Governor said.

The Lt Governor directed the Deputy Commissioners to ensure improved connectivity to Imambaras, power supply, availability of extra ration, water and basic amenities, regular market inspection, cleanliness, traffic management, best possible medical facilities to the people.

He also sought valuable inputs from the eminent representatives of Shia Community on the Muharram arrangements. The Lt Governor assured prompt and appropriate steps to address the issues and demands raised during the interaction.

Deputy Commissioners briefed the meeting on the preparations and arrangements made in their respective districts for Muharram.

22/07/2023

SCoC meet of State Public Service Commissions held at Srinagar

SRINAGAR, JULY 22: The meeting of Standing Committee of Chairpersons (SCoC) of State Public Service Commission’s was held today at Conference Hall of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission, Solina here.

The meeting was chaired by chairman of Goa Public Service Commission , Jose Manuel Noronha, chairman of SCoCs and was attended by Chairpersons of Nagaland, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

During the meeting, host of issues like application of technology to selection processes in state public service commissions were discussed in detail.

The standing committee meets around four tunes in a year and discusses and deliberates on issues that concern State Public Service Commissions.

The standing committee is a nine member group represented by the chairman of concerned Public Service Commission and each member has a tenure of three years.

22/07/2023

Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2023

Lt Governor visits Nunwan, Chandanwari base camps

PAHALGAM, JULY 22: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited Nunwan and Chandanwari Base camps, today.

At the Nunwan Base Camp, the Lt Governor interacted with the pilgrims and reviewed arrangements for queue management.

In a review meeting held with the senior officers at the base camp, the Lt Governor discussed measures taken for comfortable stay, food, healthcare, connectivity, sanitation, water and other facilities for Yatris in case of bad weather.

The Lt Governor was briefed that the Camp Directors are holding regular meetings with service providers, stakeholders and additional lanes have been added at check-points.

He observed that administration is sensitive to the needs of pilgrims, responsive and has ensured better arrangements for hassle-free pilgrimage.

“I am extremely proud of entire team, Shrine Board, J&K Police, CAPFs, Army, BRO, NDRF, SDRF, Mountain Rescue Teams, service providers, citizens for commendable work and ensuring smooth conduct of Yatra. Through our solidarity, resolve and preparation, we'll overcome any future challenges,” the Lt Governor said.

“Pilgrims from across the country and abroad are now the Brand Ambassadors of J&K. The economic activities associated with spiritual pilgrimage generate livelihood for the locals and spur tourist influx to the UT,” he said.

The meeting also discussed the deployment of security and police personnel, Doctors, medical staff, rescue teams, and the steps taken to facilitate the smooth movement of yatris.

During his visit to Chandanwari Base Camp, the Lt Governor interacted with pilgrims, sanitation workers, service providers and took stock of the arrangements.

The Lt Governor was accompanied by Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, CEO, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board; Sh Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir; Sh Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Dr. Piyush Singla, Administrative Secretary, Revenue Department; Sh Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag and other senior officers of District Administration, SASB, Police and Army.