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India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K LG Manoj Sinha hands out 40 appointment letters to victims of terrorism, assures justice
Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday distributed 40 appointment letters to the victims of terrorism. The distribution event took place in Baramulla, where the LG interacted with the next of kin (NoKs) of victims and assured that the government remained committed to supporting all victims of terrorism through jobs, compensation, and inquiry-based redressing. Speaking to mediapersons after the event, he said, 'Those who are eligible will be given government jobs. Those who have not been given any financial assistance will be provided with it. In cases where an FIR was not lodged or the property was confiscated, an FIR will be lodged, an inquiry will be conducted, and the property will be returned to them.' He further added, 'Today, 40 appointment letters have been distributed. A helpline number has been launched, and I request all those who have been victims of terror attacks to send their application on that number, and an inquiry will be conducted.' On July 7, he accused Pakistan of trying to disturb the peace and prosperity of the Union Territory and said that some people are unhappy with Jammu and Kashmir's development. While speaking at an event in Anantnag, LG Sinha said, 'Our neighbour, Pakistan, which gave birth to terrorism, is trying to destroy the peace and prosperity of J&K. Some people are unhappy with Jammu and Kashmir's development. Some are outsiders, but there are some insiders as well.' Sinha attended the Annual Hawan held on the occasion of the Harbah celebration at Teerthraj Sidhlakshmi Peeth Trust in Anantnag. He appreciated the efforts of Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces, saying that they were working hard to ensure peace in the region. 'There is a need to unite the whole society, whether they are outsiders or insiders, to create awareness in the society against them,' he later added. (ANI)
India Gazette
07-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pakistan is trying to destroy peace, prosperity of J-K," says LG Manoj Sinha
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 7 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday accused Pakistan of trying to disturb the peace and prosperity of the Union Territory and said that some people are unhappy with Jammu and Kashmir's development. Speaking at an event in Anantnag, LG Sinha said, 'Our neighbour, Pakistan, which gave birth to terrorism, is trying to destroy the peace and prosperity of J&K. Some people are unhappy with Jammu and Kashmir's development. Some are outsiders, but there are some insiders as well.' Sinha attended the Annual Hawan held on the occasion of the Harbah celebration at Teerthraj Sidhlakshmi Peeth Trust in Anantnag. He appreciated the efforts of Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces, saying that they were working hard to ensure peace in the region. 'There is a need to unite the whole society, whether they are outsiders or insiders, to create awareness in the society against them,' he further added. On Friday, Sinha also inaugurated the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board Yatri Niwas in Baltal, Ganderbal district, and flagged off around 6,000 devotees for the Amarnath Yatra, marking the beginning of the pilgrimage. 'For the past two days, an unprecedented spiritual celebration has begun in Jammu and Kashmir. With the start of the Baba Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a new energy. A huge crowd of devotees from across the country and abroad has thronged for this pilgrimage. On the morning of July 2, I had the privilege of flagging off around 6,000 devotees. I feel blessed to dedicate this pilgrim accommodation to the devotees of Baba,' Sinha said while addressing the gathering. Sinha said that over 20,000 devotees coming from different parts of the country have already finished their pilgrimage to Amarnath. He said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are welcoming the devotees with 'open hearts'. LG Sinha apprised the reporters about the efforts of the Jammu and Kashmir administration and the Shrine Board in expanding their services for devotees. (ANI)
