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Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel on Srinagar-Leh highway today Union minister of road transport and national highways, Nitin Gadkari reached Sonamarg on Monday along with J&K Lt. cManoj Sinha and members of Parliament to visit the site of the Zojila tunnel and to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on Srinagar-Leh highway. Gadkari is scheduled to throw open the Z-Morh tunnel that will make Sonamarg tourist resort an all weather destination. The Zojila Tunnel, which will connect the Ladakh region with the rest of the country, will remain open year roun...
Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel on Srinagar-Leh highway today
Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel on Srinagar-Leh highway today
Source: IANS
10/04/2023 12:36:38 PM
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana extended to all jammu and kashmir districts The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to the farmers of all 20 districts of the union territory, an official said on Friday. Speaking at the launching event of the extension of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu on Friday, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said that the scheme will provide comprehensive coverage against crop losses arising out of natural calamities and unseas...
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana extended to all jammu and kashmir districts
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana extended to all jammu and kashmir districts
Source: IANS
25/02/2023 11:31:18 AM
X-Band Doppler Weather Radar comes up in J&K Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Science Technology and Earth Sciences Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday jointly inaugurated the X-Band Doppler Weather Radar at Banihal Top, during the 148th Foundation Day celebrations of India Meteorological Department. The event was also attended by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and his Himachal Pradesh counterpart Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, virtually, as Doppler Weather Radar Systems for their states were also inaugu...
X-Band Doppler Weather Radar comes up in J&K
X-Band Doppler Weather Radar comes up in J&K
Source: IANS
16/01/2023 11:35:56 AM
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor chairs meeting on preparations for G20 Summit meetings The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday chaired a meeting to oversee the preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit meetings to be held in J&K next year. "The L-G called for extensive preparations ahead of the G20 meetings, and said the meetings under India's presidency is also an opportunity to share Jammu and Kashmir's achievements and showcase its rich cultural heritage," an official statement said. Sinha also called for involving stu...
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor chairs meeting on preparations for G20 Summit meetings
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor chairs meeting on preparations for G20 Summit meetings
Source: IANS
21/12/2022 12:08:01 PM
`Naya J&K`: Financial institutions, government departments join hands to transform rural economy The government reaching out to under-banked sectors in 'Naya Jammu and Kashmir' has transformed the very concept of the rural economy. The focus has been on making the financial institutions, including public sector banks, vibrant. The government departments are working in close coordination with each other and the banks to ensure that the seamless credit flows to address the needs of farmers and the youth for their capacity building and entrepreneurship development. Till...
`Naya J&K`: Financial institutions, government departments join hands to transform rural economy
`Naya J&K`: Financial institutions, government departments join hands to transform rural economy
Source: IANS
6/12/2022 4:28:15 PM
Jammu and Kashmir approves regulations for functioning of Agri Markets The Administrative Council (AC) of Jammu and Kashmir which met under the chairmanship of the Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha has approved regulations for the functioning of agriculture markets across the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. The Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Produce & Market Committee (APMC) Act, 1997 ceased to exist after the operation of J&K State Reorganization Act - 2019. The Board will manage and regulate the established Mandis in J&K...
Jammu and Kashmir approves regulations for functioning of Agri Markets
Jammu and Kashmir approves regulations for functioning of Agri Markets
Source: IANS
3/12/2022 9:35:51 AM
Walnut plantation to undergo major makeover It's that time of the year again when the green of fields and the blue of the skies change their colour like a chameleon to the brightest hues of red and the dullest shades of yellow. Known as Harud in the local tongue, Autumn is the time to wrap up the year's walnut and saffron produce. The process of tending to walnuts in this final phase is a tedious activity made bearable only in the company of fellow fruit-pickers. The tradition is to sing songs in the glory of nature and h...
Walnut plantation to undergo major makeover
Walnut plantation to undergo major makeover
Source: IANS
18/09/2022 5:13:16 PM
Yoga Day celebrations begin across Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday participated in the International Yoga Day 2022 celebrations at the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar city. Sinha along with Union Minister of State Kapil Patil and senior officials of administration joined hundreds of people at the Dal Lake on Tuesday to perform Yoga. "I urge all to embrace Yoga as an integral part of life for a holistic approach to health & well-being. "YogaForHumanity theme for this year emphasize...
Yoga Day celebrations begin across Jammu and Kashmir
Yoga Day celebrations begin across Jammu and Kashmir
Source: IANS
21/06/2022 10:06:38 AM
J&K LG meets Team India pacer Umran Malik Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday met Umran Malik, the fast bowler from Jammu who got selected in the Indian team for the T20 series against South Africa starting next month. While appreciating Malik's hard work, Sinha said that his achievement is a proud moment for Jammu & Kashmir which will motivate and inspire many more youth from the UT to follow his footsteps and bring laurels to J&K and the country. "As a sporting genius and a global spo...
J&K LG meets Team India pacer Umran Malik
J&K LG meets Team India pacer Umran Malik
Source: IANS
25/05/2022 3:37:28 PM
Jammu & Kashmir LG chairs meeting for upcoming Real Estate Summit in Srinagar The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday chaired a pre-event consultation meeting for the forthcoming Real Estate Summit likely to be held in August in Srinagar. At the meeting, Sinha asked the CREDAI and the concerned officials of the UT administration to explore all possibilities of providing affordable and quality housing infrastructure in J&K. "We are making a systematic effort to improve our cities and the growth has opened up unprecedented opp...
Jammu & Kashmir LG chairs meeting for upcoming Real Estate Summit in Srinagar
Jammu & Kashmir LG chairs meeting for upcoming Real Estate Summit in Srinagar
Source: IANS
27/04/2022 9:14:37 AM
Will make J&K most beautiful investment destination: Lt Governor Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday that said that Union Territory will provide global standard end to end facilities for businesses. Addressing the Gulf countries investment summit here on Tuesday, he said that he had highlighted the scope for Jammu and Kashmir and sought Gulf-based companies' economic cooperation to make "this paradise on earth as the most beautiful investment destination in the world". He said the visit by CEOs of top companies, entrepr...
Will make J&K most beautiful investment destination: Lt Governor
Will make J&K most beautiful investment destination: Lt Governor
Source: IANS
23/03/2022 9:20:22 AM
Jammu and Kashmir approves 50% remission for stamp duty rates for 1st-time purchase The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council which met under the chairmanship of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, has approved the remission of fifty percent stamp duty for all first time buyers of real estate in the housing sector for a period of two years, officials said on Friday. The decision is aimed at giving a boost to the real-estate sector in Jammu and Kashmir and motivating the new buyers to participate in the market. It is also expected to provide momentum to property sale and registrat...
Jammu and Kashmir approves 50% remission for stamp duty rates for 1st-time purchase
Jammu and Kashmir approves 50% remission for stamp duty rates for 1st-time purchase
Source: IANS
26/02/2022 10:17:38 AM
Jammu and Kashmir to buy 200 MW solar power for next 25 years The J&K Administrative Council, which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, approved the purchase of 200 MW solar power through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to meet the growing power demand and promote the use of green and clean energy in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision will allow the purchase of renewable energy at an estimated cost of Rs 2.52 per kWh for the next 25 years, which is by far the lowest rate ever offered to J&K. A...
Jammu and Kashmir to buy 200 MW solar power for next 25 years
Jammu and Kashmir to buy 200 MW solar power for next 25 years
Source: IANS
18/12/2021 9:23:24 AM
J&K govt approves medi-cities in Kashmir, Jammu Jammu and Kashmir administration council (AC) on Thursday approved establishment of two medi-cities, one each in Kashmir and the Jammu division. An official statement said that the AC, which met here under the chairmanship of the Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, approved the proposal of Industries and Commerce Department to establish two medi-cities, one each at Sempora, Pampore in the Valley and Miransahib in Jammu division. "The decision aims at strengthening the health services in the ...
J&K govt approves medi-cities in Kashmir, Jammu
J&K govt approves medi-cities in Kashmir, Jammu
Source: IANS
16/12/2021 5:34:03 PM
Nitin Gadkari, Manoj Sinha lay foundation for 4 NH projects in J&K Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari and J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stones for four National Highway projects worth Rs 3,612 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, including commencement of Srinagar Ring road project. General V.K. Singh, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways was also present on the occasion. Gadkari, during his address, termed road connectivity as a key driver of the socio-economic growth and deve...
Nitin Gadkari, Manoj Sinha lay foundation for 4 NH projects in J&K
Nitin Gadkari, Manoj Sinha lay foundation for 4 NH projects in J&K
Source: IANS
28/09/2021 10:04:53 AM
First international flight between Srinagar and Sharjah to start soon After detailed deliberations between J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, a slew of announcements have been made to strengthen the aviation infrastructure in the Union Territory, officials said on Saturday. Sinha said that Scindia and the J&K government have agreed to start the first international flight between Srinagar and Sharjah soon, ending the long-pending demand of the UT to have direct international connectivity. "...
First international flight between Srinagar and Sharjah to start soon
First international flight between Srinagar and Sharjah to start soon
Source: IANS
26/09/2021 10:15:15 AM
J&K`s Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation to develop 850 MW project The J&K Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday approved the incorporation of the Joint Venture Company (JVC) under the name Ratle Hydro-electric Power Corporation to implement the 850 MW Ratle Hydro-Electric Project (HEP) on river Chenab at Drabshala in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The proposed JVC will have authorised capital of Rs 1,600 Crore with initial paid up capital of Rs 100 Crore, out o...
J&K`s Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation to develop 850 MW project
J&K`s Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation to develop 850 MW project
Source: IANS
18/03/2021 9:32:40 AM