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The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Terrorists' attempt to draw sustenance from society should be foiled, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) that ordinary citizens were taking a stand against Pakistan-backed terrorism through street protests which was a good sign for establishing peace in the Valley. Stressing that the development of the tourism sector is possible only in a peaceful and secure environment, he said the people of Jammu and Kashmir should ensure that terrorists' attempts to draw sustenance from society are foiled. Mr. Sinha was addressing a two-day tourism conference at SKICC that is also being attended by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. "Ordinary citizens are taking a stand against terrorism. Street protests against Pakistan-backed terrorists is a good sign to establish permanent peace in the Valley. "Entire Jammu Kashmir must rise and make sure terrorists have no place in this beautiful Union Territory," Mr. Sinha posted on his official X handle. This conference is a befitting reply to terrorism and reflects J&K's march towards peace, progress and prosperity. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, J&K is an unstoppable force and it will continue to flourish, the LG said. He said J&K's tourism sector has undergone a phenomenal transformation in the last few years. "We've strengthened traditional tourism circuits and expanded tourism's horizon. We have ensured that the benefits of tourism reach every corner of J&K and transform lives. "The development of the tourism sector is possible only in a peaceful and secure environment. In J-K, security forces have a huge role in ending terrorism. but the role of society is also no less. "Terrorists' attempt to draw their sustenance from society should be foiled," he added.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
L-G Sinha reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra with stakeholders
Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday (June 28, 2025) interacted with a broad spectrum of stakeholders in Srinagar to review preparations and ensure smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. The interaction, held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), was attended by National Conference leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with members of civil society, religious leaders, District Development Council (DDC) chairpersons, office-bearers of business and trade associations, and sitting MLAs. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Sinha said the administration had made comprehensive arrangements, including security-related measures, to facilitate the comfort and safety of visiting pilgrims. 'Despite challenging weather conditions and tough terrain, efforts have been made to ensure better facilities for the pilgrims. Many of you are aware of this. Significant improvements have taken place. I also know that people from Jammu and Kashmir, especially those involved in this yatra, have served with dedication and will continue to do so,' the Lieutenant Governor said. Speaking to reporters following the consultation, Mr. Sinha stated that all stakeholders had assured him of their cooperation. 'I had invited all the senior leaders and representatives of the political parties to the Raj Bhavan and requested them to make the Amarnath Yatra and Muharram successful. They assured me of support for both the yatra as well as Muharram,' he said. 'The members of the civil society, religious leaders, DDC chairpersons, office-bearers of business and trade associations, and MLAs were here for consultations today. Senior officers were also present. We have been doing this endeavour for the last four years,' Mr. Sinha added. He noted that the stakeholders emphasised the yatra as a people's pilgrimage rather than merely an administrative or shrine board event, pledging their full support for its success. 'I hope that with the blessings of Baba Amarnath, the yatra will be successful,' he said.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
International Yoga Day 2025 — In pictures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished International Yoga Day on Saturday (June 21, 2025) from Visakhapatanam in a massive International Yoga Day organised by Andhra Pradesh. The Yoga Day programme was organised along a 26-km-long corridor from R.K. Beach in the port city of Visakhapatnam, which stretches up to Bhogapuram. Andhra Pradesh bagged Guinness record for staging the maximum number of people doing Surya Namaskar at a place. During his speech, PM Modi said that it is not an ordinary feat that 175 nations have adopted Yoga in just 11 years after the U.N. declared June 21 as International Day of Yoga in 2014 Many countries across the world are set to celebrate Yoga Day. A girl performs yoga on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, at her terrace near the Taj Mahal, in Agra,on June 21, 2025. An aerial view of participants taking part in the International Yoga Day celebrations along Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on June 21, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu were present at the event. People perform yoga on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, in the middle of the Yamuna river, in New Delhi on June 21, 2025 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along with their family members and others take part in a yoga session to mark the International Day of Yoga, at Attari-Wagah Border, in Amritsar district, on June 21, 2025. Border Security Force jawans perform Yoga to mark the International Day of Yoga. In December 2014, the United Nations (UN) declared 21 June as the International Day of Yoga after adopting a resolution proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Students of Rex higher secondary school performing yoga on the Occasion of International yoga day in Udhagamandalam on June 21, 2025. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with MPs and other dignitaries performs yoga during a 'Yoga Shivir', organised on the International Day of Yoga, at the Parliament House complex in New Delhi, on June 21, 2025. Students take part in a yoga session, organised to mark the International Day of Yoga, in Shimla Over 22,000 tribal students participating in 'Yogandhra', a mass yoga session aimed at setting a Guinness record, at Andhra University Engineering College Grounds in Visakhapatnam on June 20, 2025, as a prelude to the International Yoga Day celebrations. People perform Yoga to mark the International Day of Yoga at SKICC bnaks of Dal lake in Srinagar. A student performs Yoga to mark the International Day of Yoga at SKICC bnaks of Dal lake in Srinagar Foreign participants performing yoga asanas during the International Yoga Day celebrations along Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on June 21, 2025. PM Modi participated in the event. BJP leaders perform Yoga to mark the International Day of Yoga at clock tower city center lalchowk in Srinagar Border Security Force Jawans perform Yoga to mark the International Day of Yoga at BSF Huhama campus in Srinagar, on June 21, 2025. People perform Yoga on the occasion of International Yoga Day celebrations at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada on June 21, 2025. Union Home minister Amit Shah participating in International Yoga Day celebrations in Ahmedabad on June 21, 2025. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and other Indian Army personnel perform Yoga on the occasion of International Yoga Day at Udhampur base in J&K. Actor Mohanlal participating in a Yoga session held as part of the International Yoga Day at Nedumbassery in Kochi on June 21, 2025. International Day of Yoga 2025 was celebrated at Indian Coast Guard Dist. HQ No.4 (Kerala & Mahe) in Fort Kochi in collaboration with Kochi Cultural Heritage & Tourism Society and Brahmakumaris Foundation. Over 300 people participated.
