By Ajaz Rashid For many in Kashmir, grief has been an uninvited companion for decades, lingering in silent corners of homes, etched into the lines of mothers’ faces and the unspoken gazes of orphaned children. On Tuesday, at SKICC in Srinagar became the stage for an unprecedented moment of closure, as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]
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Families of Terror Victims in Kashmir to Receive Government Jobs on August 5
Srinagar, August 4, 2025: In a significant step toward justice and rehabilitation, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will distribute appointment letters to 250 next of kin of terror victims from across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. The beneficiaries—drawn from North, Central, and South Kashmir—belong to families who lost […]
Srinagar Court Delivers Justice to Foreign Woman in 17-Year-Old Fraud Case
In a landmark judgment that brings to close nearly two decades of legal wrangling, a Srinagar court has convicted two local men for defrauding a foreign national of ₹34 lakh in a long-concealed property scam that dates back to 2008. The City Judge Srinagar, Abdul Bari, pronounced the verdict on Friday, holding Mukhtar Ahmad […]
Woman, 8-Year-Old Boy Killed in Kupwara After Makeshift Shelter Collapses
By Ajaz Rashid Kupwara, July 31: A 60-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy lost their lives late Wednesday night when a makeshift shelter collapsed in the forest area of Amri Bhak Warnow in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to officials, the tragic incident occurred during the night when the temporary structure gave way, trapping the […]
IGP Kashmir Reviews Arrangements for NLSA, KU Meet
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi (IPS), on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir ahead of two major events—the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) programmes and the University of Kashmir Alumni Meet. The meeting brought together top officers from various security and civil departments, including […]
7 dead, 17 injured in Doda accident
By Umaisar Gull Ganie Doda, Jul 15: Seven persons were killed and 17 were injured after a passenger vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Ponda area of hilly Doda district on Tuesday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an accident occurred when […]
Justice for Forgotten Victims
By Ajaz Rashid Srinagar, July 13: In a historic step towards justice and recognition for victims of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over appointment letters to the next of kin (NoKs) of civilians killed in terror attacks. The move marks a long-overdue acknowledgment of the suffering endured by families […]
LG Manoj Sinha Inaugurates ‘Bharat Sanrachna J&K 2025’ in Srinagar, Warns Against Divisive Narratives
Srinagar, July 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘Bharat Sanrachna J&K 2025’ exhibition and public outreach initiative in Srinagar, calling it a powerful platform to showcase developmental strides and strengthen the bond between citizens and governance. During his address, the LG issued a strong warning against elements attempting to disrupt peace through false […]
Lieutenant Governor met Families of Common Kashmiris who were brutally killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists since 1990s
Srinagar, 29 June 2025: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met the family members of Kashmiri Civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists in the last 3-decades. It’s a historic step to finally recognize and honour the thousands of innocent civilians in Kashmir who were brutally killed by Pakistani terrorists. Lieutenant Governor bowed to the family members […]
Lieutenant Governor interacts with NCC Cadets at Special National Integration Camp at Srinagar
Srinagar, June 27: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha interacted with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cadets at the Special National Integration Camp, today at Chinar Auditorium, Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the NCC Directorate, J&K and Ladakh, Headquarters 15 Corps and Headquarters 31 Sub Area for organising Special National Integration […]