Crescent Kashmir

J&K to host maiden J&K Maternal & Child Health Conclave at Srinagar on June 6,7

J&K to host maiden J&K Maternal & Child Health Conclave at Srinagar on June 6,7

Event to bring together best of minds in MCH nationally, globally to discuss best practices in health sector SRINAGAR, JUNE 03:  Jammu and Kashmir is all set to host the first ever two day Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Conclave scheduled on June 6 and 7, 2022 being organized by National Health Mission J&K at […]

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South Kashmir: Encounter between militants and security forces in Anantnag

South Kashmir: Encounter between militants and security forces in Anantnag

An Encounter has started between militants and Security forces in Kapran Verinag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday, officials said. Reports reaching to GNS that a joint team of Police and army’s 19RR launched a cordon and search operation in Kapran Verinag. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, […]

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Dry weather to continue in J&K during next 24 hrs

Dry weather to continue in J&K during next 24 hrs

JAMMU, June 3: Weather remained dry in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the MeT department forecast the same for Friday. “Weather is likely to remain dry in J&K during the next 24 hours. Maximum temperatures are expected to rise further”, an official of the MeT department said. Jammu had 26.5, Katra […]

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PM Modi Says UP will give momentum to India’s growth story

PM Modi Says UP will give momentum to India’s growth story

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that Uttar Pradesh will give momentum to India’s growth story. He said the youth of Uttar Pradesh have the ability to give wings to the dreams of corporates and businessmen. “Your dreams will be realised by the commitment and passion of the youth,” he stated. Addressing the Third […]

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Lasith Malinga named Sri Lanka ‘bowling strategy coach’ ahead of Australia series

Lasith Malinga named Sri Lanka ‘bowling strategy coach’ ahead of Australia series

Sri Lanka named fast-bowling legend Lasith Malinga their “bowling strategy coach” on Thursday for the eight one-day matches against Australia starting next week. Sri Lanka Cricket said the 38-year-old’s expertise and experience would be crucial for the three T20 matches and five one-day internationals to be played in Colombo and Kandy. “(He) will support Sri […]

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Leading Pakistan trio say West Indies cannot be taken lightly

Leading Pakistan trio say West Indies cannot be taken lightly

LAHORE: Leading Pakistan trio of vice-captain Shadab Khan, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi said the visiting West Indies team will not be pushovers. Interacting with the reporters on Thursday ahead of Pakistan’s three-match One-day International series starting next week, they said that Pakistan were well-prepared for the task ahead even if […]

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‘Russia controls fifth of Ukraine’ as war’s 100th day looms

‘Russia controls fifth of Ukraine’ as war’s 100th day looms

SOLEDAR: Russian forces hammered Ukrainian positions in the Donbas region on Thursday, as Kyiv said Moscow was in control of 20 percent of Ukrainian territory on the eve of the war’s 100th day. Vladimir Putin’s troops have set their sights on capturing eastern Ukraine since being repelled from around the capital Kyiv after their invasion […]

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Rural development

Rural development

In order to develop rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the central government has been very liberal with the funding. They want to change the socio economic condition of the rural population and give them a level playing field with the urban population. Recently LG Manoj Sinha said that increased allocations for Rural Infrastructure & […]

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Chadoora Attack: One Among 2 Non-Locals Dies

Chadoora Attack: One Among 2 Non-Locals Dies

One among the two non-locals who were fired upon by militants on Thursday late evening in central Kashmir’s Budgam district succumbed to the injuries at a hospital here. Medical Superintendent SMHS hospital Dr. Kanwaljeet Singh confirmed to GNS that one among the non-locals succumbed to the injuries. Sources identified the deceased as Dilkhush of Bihar, […]

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Two Non-locals shot at, injured in Chadoora

Two Non-locals shot at, injured in Chadoora

Two non-locals were fired upon by militants on Thrusday in Magraypora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. A senior Police officer told GNS that two non-locals were fired upon by militants this evening in Magraypora. One has bullet wound in hand and other has received in shoulder. Both are stated to be stable, the officer […]