In a significant goodwill gesture of far reaching consequences, the Army has decided to hand over the possession of 139.04 acres of defence land situated in the heart of Srinagar city to the local administration.
The goodwill gesture is a major step to avoid face off between the civilian population and the Army which has been a major demand of successive J&K governments since the last over 50 years.
An official statement said, “139.04 acres of Defence land at Tattoo ground to be developed for tourism and other related activities
“Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Government of UT of J&K for transfer of Defence land measuring 139.04 acres situated at Tattoo ground to the Ministry of Home Affairs for the promotion of tourism and other developmental activities in the region.
“Lt governor, Manoj Sinha presided over the MoU signing ceremony at Raj Bhawan. Ministry of Defence was represented through Local Military Authority of Tattoo Ground Garrison and Defence Estate Officer Kashmir Circle Srinagar. The land will be handed over by the Ministry of Defence within the period of 120 days.
“The Lt Governor termed the MoU as a momentous occasion in developing major tourism space in J&K UT.
“Hailing the Army for its cooperation, the Lt Governor said the administration and security forces are dedicated to the welfare of people.
“We will make honest and dedicated efforts to fulfill all the conditions of the MoU and develop tourism and other related activities in such a way that the tourists visiting Kashmir valley find Tattoo ground as one of the most attractive destinations," Lt Governor said.
“He also discussed with the senior Army officers the ‘Mera Mati Mera Desh’ campaign to honour the martyrs and preparations for Independence Day events.
“Lt General Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 Corps; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Sh Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir; Sh Vijay Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; senior officers of the Army and UT Administration were present on the occasion”.
Tripura Assembly's Budget session to begin on March 21
The Budget session of the Tripura Assembly will start on March 21 and apart from the budget for fiscal 2025-26, some important bills will be tabled during it, a minister said here on Wednesday.
Bangladeshi convicted by Tripura court, 29 nationals of neighbouring country held by BSF
A Tripura court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced to one year of simple imprisonment of 100 days and a fine of Rs 5,000 to a 29-year-old Bangladeshi youth for entering into India illegally last year, officials said.
Tripura Govt to recruit 118 computer science teachers in Vidyajyoti schools
In yet another move to boost the education sector of the state, the Tripura cabinet has given a nod for recruitment of at least 118 PGT Computer Science teachers in various Vidyajyoti schools of the state, said cabinet minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday.
Minister Sushanta Chowdhury emphasizes on cordial relation between panchayat representatives and govt officials for overall development of Tripura
Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday chaired the general body meeting of the West Tripura Zilla Parishad here in the conference hall of the West District Magistrate and sought cooperation from all government departments for overall development of the state.
CM Dr Manik Saha emphasizes on protection of forest resources and endangered animals in Tripura; chairs review meeting of Wildlife board
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the Tripura state Wildlife Board here in the conference hall of the secretariat and emphasized on protection of forest resources and endangered animals.