Crescent Kashmir

An IAS officer’s viral ‘domicile certificate’ triggers fear of demographic change in J&K

An IAS officer’s viral ‘domicile certificate’ triggers fear of demographic change in J&K

Srinagar: The emergence of an IAS officer’s purported domicile certificate on social media has created a fresh controversy in Jammu & Kashmir, once again bringing to the fore local concerns about the Modi government’s August 2019 decision to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A. The certificate in question purportedly involves the grant of domicile to IAS […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Budgam family stage protest demands justice

Budgam family stage protest demands justice

Budgam, June 26 (KNS): family members of lady who recently dies after consuming poison on Friday held a protest demonstration authorities for failing to arrest the culprits of the lady. According to Kashmir News Service a 21 year old lady (Name with Held ) of Gurwath Khan sahib have consumed some poison and later died […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Breaking chain of drug trafficking lies on shoulders of teachers, parents: Dr Samoon

Breaking chain of drug trafficking lies on shoulders of teachers, parents: Dr Samoon

Srinagar, June 26 (KNS): Directorate of School Education Kashmir today observed International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Online discussions and webinars were organized in all districts in which more than 1.5 lakh students and 30 thousand teachers were connected online across Kashmir division. On this occasion, Principal Secretary School Education and Skill Development, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

When will Modi govt take back our territory in Ladakh, asks Sonia Gandhi

When will Modi govt take back our territory in Ladakh, asks Sonia Gandhi

Amid reports of fresh Chinese incursions in Ladakh, the Congress Friday stepped up its attack with party chief Sonia Gandhi asking the Centre to disclose when and how it plans to push back Chinese troops from Indian territory. “Today when there is a problem along the India-China border, the central government cannot shy away from its responsibility. The Prime […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Imran inspired young generation of fast bowlers: Aamir Sohail

Imran inspired young generation of fast bowlers: Aamir Sohail

LAHORE: Former skipper Aamir Sohail believes the 1992 World Cup winning Pakistan captain Imran Khan inspired the young generation to become a fast-bowler, saying the legendary all-rounder set high standards in the game. “Remember that 1977 Sydney Test when Imran bowled a spell with his shirt torn and when those pictures came out, it inspired […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Delegation of junior coaches calls on JKAP leaders in Jammu

Delegation of junior coaches calls on JKAP leaders in Jammu

Jammu, June 26 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) senior leader and former MLC Vijay Bakaya on Friday appealed to the Lieutenant Governor’s led administration to notify fresh dates for interviews of Junior Coaches in Jammu and Kashmir. “Lt Governor’s administration should immediately notify fresh dates of interview as directed by the Hon’ble High […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Trooper, 4-year-old boy killed as militants attack CRPF party in Bijbhera

Trooper, 4-year-old boy killed as militants attack CRPF party in Bijbhera

  Srinagar, June 26 GNS): A CRPF trooper and a 4-year-old boy were killed after militants attacked paramilitary forces in Bijbhera area in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday afternoon. Reports reaching GNS said that militants attacked 90 battalion CRPF near Padshae Bagh this afternoon. One CRPF personnel identified as Shymal Kumar and a 4-year-old […]

 Crescent Kashmir

I am Indira Gandhi’s granddaughter’: Priyanka dares UP govt

I am Indira Gandhi’s granddaughter’: Priyanka dares UP govt

“I am Indira Gandhi’s granddaughter, not an undeclared BJP spokesperson like some of the opposition leaders,” Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said, as she alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government is threatening her through various departments for speaking the truth. Priyanka Gandhi’s dare to the Uttar Pradesh government came a day after […]

 Crescent Kashmir

First faceoff in Galwan was early May, weeks before showdown

First faceoff in Galwan was early May, weeks before showdown

Indian and Chinese troops had their first faceoff in the Galwan Valley in the first week of May, around the time they came to blows on the banks of the Pangong Tso, and more than a month before the June 15 showdown in Galwan Valley in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed. This came to light […]

 Crescent Kashmir

‘Always With Indian Army, But Restore Communication Services’: Ladakh Councillors To Govt

‘Always With Indian Army, But Restore Communication Services’: Ladakh Councillors To Govt

As border villages in Ladakh continue to be without communication lines that were snapped after India-China standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region, councillors of Ladakh Hill Development Council (LHDC) have written a letter to Divisional Commissioner Ladakh asking for restoration of communication lines and extending their support to the Indian […]