Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, OCTOBER 06: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Mandi, Loran and Jhullas will remain affected on October 08 from 7 am to 1 pm. Similarly, the power supply to SICOP, Birpur Complex, Bari Brahmana, Palli, Kothi Morh, Canal Road, Sevada, Shazadpur, Gho Manhasa, Marh, Gajansoo, Karloop, Dataryal, Marh Bagh and adjoining areas […]

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Developmental projects

Developmental projects

At the divisional levels in Jammu and Kashmir authorities are reviewing all the measure developmental projects under different programmes. These include Jal Shakti Mission, NABARD and other developmental projects. Recently Div Com Kashmir reviewed the functioning of KPDCL, KPTCL, PHE, R&B Departments and other wings of the government. Regarding the status of Household Tap Connections, […]

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J&K Cong Protests Against BJP Over Rahul Gandhi Poster

J&K Cong Protests Against BJP Over Rahul Gandhi Poster

Jammu- The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday held a protest against the BJP for portraying Rahul Gandhi as a ‘new age Ravan’ in a social media poster. The BJP poster on X had triggered a strong criticism from the Congress which on Thursday called it totally unacceptable and “downright dangerous”. Led by former minister Yogesh […]

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Advisor Bhatnagar felicitates medal winners of 29th Junior National Thang-Ta Championship 2023 at Srinagar

Advisor Bhatnagar felicitates medal winners of 29th Junior National Thang-Ta Championship 2023 at Srinagar

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 05: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today remarked that the sports infrastructure has been amplified in every nook and corner of Jammu and Kashmir, underlining the government’s commitment to promoting sports here. The Advisor made these remarks while addressing the medal felicitation ceremony of 29th Junior National Thang-Ta Championship 2023 at […]

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PMAY beneficiaries

PMAY beneficiaries

Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir took review of key people oriented initiatives and also arrangements for Meri Mati Mera Desh in presence of Administrative Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs. Regarding the land allotment to the PMAY beneficiaries as per the survey made in 2018, the Chief Secretary emphasized on accelerating the process further. […]

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2.50 Lakh Backdoor Appointments Made by Past Regimes, Says CS Mehta

2.50 Lakh Backdoor Appointments Made by Past Regimes, Says CS Mehta

SRINAGAR: Over 2.50 lakh jobs were given to the underserving candidates through backdoor channels by past regimes in the Union Territory of JK, Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta said on Thursday. Mehta who was addressing a gathering in north Kashmir’s Kupwara said that poor people were being deprived of their rights. “I feel ashamed to […]

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‘We don’t want to play our conservative brand of cricket’

‘We don’t want to play our conservative brand of cricket’

Grant Bradburn has returned to the Pakistan men’s setup after one and half years, this time as a head coach and is tasked with helping the side win the 2023 ICC World Cup. In Part 1 of the interview with Cricbuzz, Bradburn opens up about the evolution of the players, the areas that the team […]

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Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for prisoner swap deal

Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for prisoner swap deal

CAIRO: US President Joe Biden called Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to thank him for Doha’s mediation that resulted in the release of a number of Americans from Iran, the Amiri Diwan and the White House said on Tuesday. Last month, with Doha’s mediation, Iran freed five Americans as part of a prisoner […]

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Youth Shot At, Injured in Anantnag, Shifted to hospital

Youth Shot At, Injured in Anantnag, Shifted to hospital

Srinagar: A student was shot and injured by unknown gunmen on Wednesday evening in Watrigama Wanihama area of Anantnag district. A top police officer said that suspected militants fired upon a youth identified as Sahil Bashir a student at Wanihama. He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. Till this report was being filed […]

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Empowerment of people

Empowerment of people

For the development of any society, empowerment of common people is imperative. The benefits being given by the government must reach at the ground level without any delay for the socio economic development of weaker sections. Recently laid the foundation stone of the much-awaited 125-bedded District Hospital Complex at a cost of Rs 49.32 crore […]