Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha underscored a new chapter of progress in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing that the region's youth now channel their energy through sports rather than protests.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival at SKICC, nestled on the picturesque shores of Dal Lake, LG Sinha highlighted the positive transformation that has taken place in the Union Territory over the recent years.

Addressing athletes and guests from across the country, Sinha encouraged sportspersons to act as messengers of the new Jammu and Kashmir. "The image of this region has changed dramatically. Instead of shutdowns and street unrest, we now have a calendar full of sporting events," he said, ...