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New Delhi [India] October 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. Following PM Modi, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Piyush Goyal, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other MPs, also paid their respects to the former Prime Minister. Also Read | Mohan Bhagwat Says 'Pahalgam Attack Revealed India's True Friends' During Public Address on RSS 100th An ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. Following PM Modi, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Piyush Goyal, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other MPs, also paid their respects to the former Prime Minister. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat on his bir ...Read More >
Leh (Ladakh) [India], October 2 (ANI): The residents of Leh City in Ladakh are enjoying the relaxation of the curfew on Thursday. The streets are crowded with vehicles and pedestrians after the shops opened, as part of the relaxation permitted by the administration. The markets will open from 10 am to 5 pm today, providing relief to people who are finally able to step outside of their homes. A local resident stated, "The markets were closed for a week." Also Read | 100th Anniversary of RSS: PM ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Srinagar: Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, has said that dialogue remains the sole viable path to address the multifaceted issues confronting the landlocked Himalayan region and its people. "Dialogue is the only bridge to understanding and resolving the challenges of our landlocked region, fostering peace and progress for the people of Ladakh," he said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Union Territory administration rejected allegations of a "witch-hunt" or "smoke-screen" operation targ ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has imposed the penalty of dismissal from service on Rishi Patel, Assistant Section Officer of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in connection with a land allotment case in Safdarjung Enclave dating back to 2020. The L-G has also directed the DDA to re-examine the punishment handed down to another officer, Paras Nath, Deputy Director (now retired). Earlier, in the same matter, the L-G had dismissed another DDA officer, Dilshad Ahmad. According to ...Read More >
Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta addressed recent violence. He vowed strict action against those disturbing peace. Four people died and many were injured in clashes. Over 100 security personnel also sustained injuries. The Lt Governor reviewed law and order. He assured support for injured personnel. Gupta emphasized peace and communal harmony in Ladakh. He urged citizens to uphold brotherhood. No one involved in acts of violence here on September 24 would be spared, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder ...Read More >
Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices of Jammu and Kashmir's police, army, and CAPFs martyrs, while warning that strict action under the law will be taken against anyone who disrespects their memory or challenges the sovereignty of India. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 20th J&K Police Martyr's Memorial Football Tournament, the Lieutenant Governor said, "Those who speak the language of separatists and terrorists insult the sacrif ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 30: "Those who speak the language of separatists and terrorists insult the sacrifices of our martyrs and hurt their soul and strictest possible action as per law of the land will be taken against such elements," Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today. He said the land of UT of Jammu Kashmir is saturated with blood and sacrifice of J&K Police, Army, CAPF martyrs for the nation's integrity and if anyone disrespects the sovereignty of India and the memories of police martyrs, he ...Read More >
Kargil, Sep 30: Life limped back to normal in the Leh district of Ladakh on Tuesday, as the administration ordered a 7-hour relaxation in curfew from 10 am to 5 pm to allow people to purchase essentials, including food and vegetables. However, the personnel of the Ladakh Police, CRPF, and ITBP have been deployed in large numbers in several areas, including the main town of Leh, to maintain law and order. Officials said that the situation remained peaceful and no untoward incident was reported t ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the strictest possible action as per the law of the land would be taken against those elements that speak the language of separatists and terrorists and insult the sacrifices of those who lost their lives in the line of duty and hurt their souls. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the '20th J&K Police Martyrs' Memorial Football Tournament', LG Sinha said, "The land of Jammu and Kashmir is saturated with the blood and sacrif ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 30 (PTI) Authorities relaxed the curfew for almost the entire day on Tuesday in the violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh, allowing markets to gradually reopen and providing relief to the people who were reeling under week-long curbs, officials said. Earlier, restrictions were eased for two hours from 4 PM on Monday, shortly after completion of the last rites of four people -- including a retired Army personnel -- who lost their lives in the widespread clashes between protesters and security ...Read More >
LEH: Authorities have announced that the week-long curfew in Leh town will be relaxed for four hours from 10 am on Tuesday, directing shopkeepers to open their establishments, officials confirmed. Restrictions were previously eased for two hours from 4 pm on Monday, shortly after the completion of the last rites of four individuals, including a retired Army personnel, who died during widespread clashes between protesters and law enforcement agencies on 24 September. A police official stated th ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level security meeting, announcing the reopening of 12 tourist destinations that were closed following an April 22 terror attack. He asserted that the "war against terrorism is not over yet," instructing security forces to maintain high alert and continue stringent operations. These sites are set to reopen from September 29. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Raj Bhavan on F ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 29: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, graced and addressed the 'Swachhata Vijayotsav' organised by the Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj under 'Sewa Parv' today in Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed his commitment to bridge the gap between Rural and Urban J&K and to ensure prosperity. He said truest evidence of the Central Government's commitment to J&K can be seen in performance over the last 5-6 Years. The Lieutenant Governor highl ...Read More >
A Congress delegation met Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, seeking a comprehensive relief package for flood-affected regions in Jammu. The disaster resulted in 150 fatalities and significant infrastructure damage, including houses, roads, and bridges. The delegation requested immediate government intervention for restoration and expert assessment. A Congress delegation has appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for urgent intervention following devastati ...Read More >
JAMMU, Sept 29: A delegation of senior leaders of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee led by its working president and former Minister, Raman Bhalla called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here today and submitted a detailed memorandum. The members of the delegation discussed various welfare issues of families and farmers affected due to recent natural calamities in Jammu Kashmir. They submitted a memorandum requesting the Central Government for a comprehensive relief, rehabilitation, restoration, ...Read More >
The curfew was imposed on Wednesday evening after violence during a shutdown call by Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on demand for statehood for Ladakh resulted in four deaths and injuries to 80 others. SRINAGAR: Leh remained under curfew for the third consecutive day on Friday, with mobile internet suspended, even as no fresh violence was reported two days after four people were killed in protests in the border region. A home affairs ministry (MHA) team held meetings ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Ladakh representatives withdrew Monday from scheduled talks with Union home ministry's high-powered committee, demanding a judicial inquiry by a retired Supreme Court judge into the Sept 24 firing by security forces in Leh that killed four protesters and wounded more than 80. In response, govt said it has always been "open for dialogues on Ladakh matters with Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time" and "would continue to welcome the discussion".ABL also so ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 29: An 11-member high-level delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) led by its working president Raman Bhalla met the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan on Monday and submitted a detailed memorandum seeking immediate central package for flood affected and early restoration of statehood. "The delegation referring to the colossal loss due to recent rains, floods, sinking of lands and landslides, sought a comprehensive package from the Centre for th ...Read More >
Srinagar: Police have directed for heightened focus on social media platforms to curb the spread of propaganda and anti-national content in Kashmir, an official said. This comes days after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha termed the narratives pushed by terror groups like Terrorist Resistance Front (TRF) as a serious threat, calling upon the people of Jammu and Kashmir to stand united against terrorism and help counter the extremist propaganda for peace and stability. Chairing a security review ...Read More >
"The yatra is going on smoothly as pilgrims in large numbers are paying obeisance at the temple every day. So far, over 1,25,645 pilgrims have registered for darshan till Sunday night," a Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board official told PTI. Amid chants of devotion and bhajans echoing through Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi, and en route, devotees continue to arrive in the town from across the country and abroad to seek the deity's blessings. Katra, the twin routes and the Bhawan te ...Read More >
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) announced on Monday its decision to withdraw from scheduled talks with the central government, originally set for October 6 in New Delhi. This decision follows a recent outbreak of violence in Leh, which resulted in the tragic deaths of four individuals and injuries to over 50 others. At a press conference, senior LAB member Thupstan Chhewang said that the body unanimously agreed to halt discussions until specific conditions are met. These include a demand for a judicial ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 29 (PTI) A Congress delegation on Monday met Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and submitted a memorandum demanding a comprehensive package for rehabilitation and reconstruction in areas affected by the August floods in the Jammu region. In rain-battered Jammu and Kashmir, over 150 people lost their lives in cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides since last month. Infrastructure, including over 4000 houses, 70 bridges and over 3000 kilometres of roads, suffered exte ...Read More >
"I consider the Basohli Utsav as the Mahakumbh of art, culture and tradition. It reminds all sections of society that they are inheritors of the great heritage of India and they need to contribute to the cultural renaissance and in the journey towards a developed India," Sinha said. The festival is being organised by the J-K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, divisional administration, Jammu, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts. "As we intensify the process for a Viksit Bharat, ...Read More >
He appealed for calm, cooperation and upholding of Ladakh's traditions of peace and said the Union Territory's peace and brotherhood will not be allowed to be disturbed at any cost. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal, Director General of Police S D Singh Jamwal, Additional Director General, CRPF, Rajesh Kumar and senior officers of the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police , a spokesperson of the Raj Bhavan said. He said the officers briefed the Lt Governor on the latest de ...Read More >
Leh, Sept 28: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta on Sunday issued a strong and clear message to anti-social and disruptive elements, warning them that strict action will be taken against anyone found trying to incite violence or create unrest. The LG chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the prevailing security situation in Leh. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, Director General of Police Dr S.D. Singh Jamwal, Rajesh Kumar, Additional Director Gener ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, participated in the Sewa Parv at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, highlighting its goal of fostering community unity and nation-building. The event focused on public health, ecological sustainability, and women empowerment, emphasizing women's roles in societal and economic decision-making. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi's 'Sewa Parv' in Reasi district, emphasizing the initiative's aim to unite c ...Read More >
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor on Sunday said that "massive infrastructure development and investor-friendly policy have transformed J&K into an attractive investment destination of north India". According to an official press release, addressing an 'Investors Meet', organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce and ICICI Bank, at Basohli in Kathua, Shah affirmed that the Government of India is committed to extending all possible support to facilitate J&K's Industrial growth. "Industries ...Read More >
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who chaired the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) of multiple security wings meeting at the Raj Bhawan on Friday (September 26, 2025) in Srinagar, announced the reopening of 12 more tourist spots in Jammu and Kashmir, which were closed in the wake of the Pahalgam attack in April this year. An official said out of 12 tourist spots thrown open, five are in the Jammu division and seven in the Kashmir division. The parks and gardens in and around Pahalgam, including Ar ...Read More >
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