Crescent Kashmir

15-year-old boy drowns while taking bath in Dal Lake

15-year-old boy drowns while taking bath in Dal Lake

A 15-year-old boy drowned while he was taking a bath in the interiors of Dal Lake at Jogi Lankar in Rainawari area of Srinagar on Saturday. An official told the news agency KNO that the teenager was taking a bath along with two others in the Dal Lake when he drowned. “His body was fished […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Two army soldiers reportedly injured after vehicle meets accident in Pulwama

Two army soldiers reportedly injured after vehicle meets accident in Pulwama

An army vehicle met with an accident in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, leaving two soldiers reportedly injured. Reports said that an army vehicle skidded off the road and crashed into a field in Dangerpora village. They said that two soldiers were injured in the mishap, who were shifted to a […]

 Crescent Kashmir

2 militant associates held in south Kashmir’s Pulwama: Police

2 militant associates held in south Kashmir’s Pulwama: Police

AWANTIPORA: Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested two unidentified militant associates from Awantipora and Khrew areas in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A police statement said that “incriminating material” associated with the militant outfits Hizb-Ul -Mujahideen and Al-Badr has been recovered from the arrested duo. It said that a case under relevant sections of law […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K Govt Announces a package of 1350 crore rupees for the revival of business sector in J&K

J&K Govt Announces a package of 1350 crore rupees for the revival of business sector in J&K

50 % discount in electricty and water bills for one year GoI has prepared the new industrial policy for J&K and it will benefit the investors massively. I believe that every annoucement we make should be implemented with quality Decided to give 5% Interest subvention to every borrower from business community at every level for […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Rifle snatched from J-K bank guard in south Kashmir

Rifle snatched from J-K bank guard in south Kashmir

Unknown persons on Saturday snatched a 12-bore rifle from a bank guard in Dadsara area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, reported a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO). An unidentified police official told the agency that some unidentified persons snatched a rifle from a bank guard posted at J-K Bank branch Dadsara Tral at […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Altitude begins to take a toll in Ladakh

Altitude begins to take a toll in Ladakh

The Indian Army has observed Chinese medical teams evacuate a few soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on stretchers from heights in the Finger Area on the northern bank of Pangong Tso to a nearby field hospital, officials familiar with the developments said on Friday, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Some Chinese troops […]

 Crescent Kashmir

LG reviews power scenario in J&K

LG reviews power scenario in J&K

Seeks winter preparedness plan SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: To assess the preparedness of the Power Development Department for the ensuing winter season, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha conducted a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here today. The Lt Governor directed the officers concerned to ensure necessary advance procurement and decentralized distribution of critical components like transformers, poles, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Suresh Raina to set up cricket academy in J&K ‘Sports to give new direction to JK youth’: Lt Governor

Suresh Raina to set up cricket academy in J&K  ‘Sports to give new direction to JK youth’: Lt Governor

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: International cricketer Suresh Raina today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here today. The celebrity cricketer, on the request of Lt Governor, agreed to set up five schools in Kashmir division and an equal number in Jammu division to train the aspiring cricketers, particularly the youngsters from remote areas of the UT. […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Lt Governor reviews functioning of J&K Sports Council & Youth Services & Sports Department

Lt Governor reviews functioning of J&K Sports Council & Youth Services & Sports Department

Releases Coffee Table Book of J&K Sports Council Directs for completing all pending projects within stipulated timelines Calls for making concerted efforts to involve more and more youth in sports to channelize their energies SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today reviewed the functioning of J&K Sports Council & Youth Services & Sports Department […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Lt Governor lauds exemplary courage and bravery of CRPF officer

Lt Governor lauds exemplary courage and bravery of CRPF officer

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited 92 Base Hospital and enquired about the well being of Sh. Rahul Mathur, Dy Commandant of Quick Action Team of CRPF. Dy Commandant Rahul Mathur was part of Thursday’s encounter at Firdousabad, Batmaloo wherein he received gunshot injuries while leading the assault. Rahul Mathur later managed […]

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