Lieutenant Governor

Jammu University Gets Guru Nanak Chair

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Friday November 27, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated Guru Nanak Chair and a special purpose vehicle (SPV) foundation building at the University of Jammu for students' overall development.

Ladakh Hikes Education Budget To Rs 871 Crore

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Saturday November 21, 2020

The Ladakh administration has increased multi-fold its education budget to Rs 871 crore. This was revealed during the integrated multidisciplinary professional advancement for teacher (IMPACT) training programme for teachers of Ladakh chaired by Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur.

Hiking Fine For Not Wearing Mask Extraordinary Measure: Delhi Lt Governor

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 19, 2020

The decision to increase the fine amount for not wearing face masks from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 was taken as an "extraordinary measure" due to a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in Delhi over the last fortnight, a statement issued by the lieutenant governor's office said on Thursday.

GB Pant Engineering College Students Call Off Protest

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 10, 2020

Students of GB Pant Engineering College, who were demonstrating against non-inclusion of the institute in admission counselling by the IP University here, on Tuesday called off their protest, claiming that Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal had assured them that he would intervene in the matter.

Delhi Seeks More ICU Beds As Centre Asks Capital To Increase RT-PCR Tests

Delhi News | Written by Sukirti Dwivedi | Thursday November 5, 2020

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today met with Delhi's Health Minister Satyendar Jain, its Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and other officials to discuss the national capital's spike in coronavirus cases over the last two days. The capital has recorded over 6,000 cases of coronavirus on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Advisor To J&K Lieutenant Governor Appointed State Election Commissioner

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 30, 2020

KK Sharma, an advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, resigned from his post on Friday and was appointed the State Election Commissioner, an official said.

10 New Bridges Will Enhance Army's Operational Efficiency In J&K: Official

India News | ANI | Monday October 12, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for the 10 new bridges in the Union Territory, saying that it will open new paths of development, peace and prosperity in the region.

J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Announces Plan To Fill Up 25000 Vacancies

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Friday October 9, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday announced a "comprehensive" employment plan to fill up 25,000 vacant posts in the union territory.

J&K Government To Recruit 1,700 Doctors: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 8, 2020

The Jammu and Kashmir government is all set to recruit 1,700 doctors to strengthen the healthcare system, Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday.

Leave Violence, Will Help You With Jobs: J&K Lieutenant Governor To Terrorists

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 2, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday appealed to the local terrorists to leave the path of violence and promised to help them with jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Indian-American To Run For Republican Nomination For Virginia Lt Governor

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 29, 2020

An Indian-American businessman has joined the race for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, campaigning on a message of "hope, growth and opportunity".

Home Delivery Of Vaishno Devi Prashad, Online Darshan App On Navratri

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday September 28, 2020

Ahead of Navratri, the Vaishno Devi temple administration has decided to home deliver prashad to devotees. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha launched the home delivery of Vaishno Devi puja prashad (offering) on Monday. Darshan (visit) will also be online through a mobile app.

Delhi University Sought Time From Government To Discuss Non-Payment Of Grants, Got No Response: Official

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Monday September 21, 2020

Delhi University had sought time from Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to discuss the alleged non-release of grants to 12 colleges of the university but did not get any response.

J&K Announces Rs 1,350 Crore Economic Relief Amid Covid

India News | Reported By Nazir Masoodi, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Saturday September 19, 2020

An economic reliefpackage of Rs 1,350 crore was announced this afternoon for Jammu and Kashmir's ailing business sector - hit hard by prolonged Covid lockdown and the outbreak - by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who took oath last month as the union territory's L-G. A discount of 50 per cent for people of J&K in water and electricity bills for a ...

Home Ministry Seeks Legislative, Judiciary's Inputs On Criminal Law Changes

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 16, 2020

The Union home ministry has sought suggestions from governors, chief ministers, lieutenant governors, the Chief Justice of India and chief justices of various high courts on comprehensive amendments in criminal laws.