Crescent Kashmir

Solid waste management

Solid waste management

Recently the Deputy Commissioner convened a meeting to assess the progress of solid waste management initiatives under the Swachh Bharat Mission across different blocks of the district. The Block Development Officers provided updates on the implementation of waste segregation, door-to-door collection and processing in their respective jurisdictions. The DC called upon the BDOs to accelerate […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Resolve Issue Of Reservation, Leaving It To Court Is ‘Very Unfortunate’: Mehbooba To J&K CM

Resolve Issue Of Reservation, Leaving It To Court Is ‘Very Unfortunate’: Mehbooba To J&K CM

Srinagar, Dec 24: Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday asked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to find a way to resolve the issue of reservation saying leaving the matter for the courts was “very unfortunate”.Jammu local businessesJammu and Kashmir tourism Speaking to reporters here, Mufti said the people of J-K, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Prof. Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi May Return as Vice Chancellor of Kashmir University

Prof. Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi May Return as Vice Chancellor of Kashmir University

Srinagar:In a potential leadership transition at Kashmir University, discussions have emerged about the return of former Vice Chancellor Prof. Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi to lead the prestigious institution once again, potentially succeeding the current Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nilofer Khan.   Prof. Andrabi, who served as the Vice Chancellor from 2014-2018 , is known for his contributions […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Illegal mining

Illegal mining

Recently Deputy Chief Minister directed the officials to implement strict measures to prevent unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals. He was  chairing  a high level review meeting of the Mining Department (Kashmir Division) today at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting was also attended by Commissioner/Secretary  Mining Department; Director, Geology and Mining, J&K; Special Secretary, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

MP Aga Ruhullah, Waheed Parra among others outside CM’s residence to protest over Reservation Policy row

MP Aga Ruhullah, Waheed Parra among others outside CM’s residence to protest over Reservation Policy row

Srinagar: National Conference leader and Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah today reached outside chief minister Omar Abdullah’s official residence in Gupkar to protest over Reservation Policy row. PDP leaders Waheed ur Rehman Parra and Iltija Mufti among others also reached the spot to join the protest.   Aga Ruhullah started the protest march from Burn […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Ultra Marathon

Ultra Marathon

Recently  Chief Secretary, chaired a meeting of Tourism Department to take review of the Jammu Half Marathon and Ultra Marathon-2025 here proposed to be held here in the month of February next year. Besides the Commissioner Secretary, Tourism Department the meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur; Director Tourism, Jammu; Traffic […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Academic overburden

Academic overburden

  With focus on education of future generation, recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stressed need to protect youth from academic overburden. He highlighted the immense pressure faced by the younger generation, particularly the unrealistic expectations of achieving academic excellence, which, he believed, steals their childhood and leaves little room for joy. Speaking at Amar Ujala’s […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Man Found Dead in South Kashmir

Man Found Dead in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A 29-year-old man was found dead on Saturday in Sangam area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Officials said that a man working at the Sangam petrol pump was found dead in his room at the Petrol pump. The deceased has been identified as Kifayatullah Khanday (29) son of Kasim Ali Khanday resident of Doda. […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Enhanced visibility

Enhanced visibility

Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Information Department at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting assessed department’s performance and deliberated on matters requiring improvement to enhance efficiency and outreach of the Information department. He emphasized the need to streamline and expedite the process, ensuring that filmmakers receive approvals without unnecessary […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Cop Found Dead In Mysterious Circumstances In J&K’s Rajouri

Cop Found Dead In Mysterious Circumstances In J&K’s Rajouri

Dec 19: A policeman was found dead in mysterious conditions near district police lines in Rajouri district of  Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.Jammu and Kashmir tourism Officials said that a cop was found in an unconscious state near DPL Rajouri followed which he was shifted to nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased […]

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