Crescent Kashmir

Sarfraz, Haider earn selections for England tour in 29-man Pakistan squad

Sarfraz, Haider earn selections for England tour in 29-man Pakistan squad

LAHORE: Former captain Sarfraz Ahmed and uncapped batsman Haider Ali were the major inclusions when Pakistan chief selector-cum-head coach Misbah-ul-Haq announced on Friday an expanded 29-member squad for the three Tests and as many T20 Internationals against England. Also returning to the national side is the aging Sohail Khan, the 36-year-old who last played at […]

 Crescent Kashmir

JKAP concerned over plight of non-COVID patients

JKAP concerned over plight of non-COVID patients

Srinagar, June 13 : Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said the healthcare system in J&K can no longer afford to focus exclusively on COVID-19 containment, oblivious that its response to the pandemic is jeopardising the wellbeing and life of other non-COVID patients. In a statement issued […]

 Crescent Kashmir

17 COVID-19 Patients Recover At JLNM Hospital, Discharged: Dr Bilkees

17 COVID-19 Patients Recover At JLNM Hospital, Discharged: Dr Bilkees

Srinagar, June 13: Authorities of JNLM Hospital Srinagar on Saturday said that seventeen Covid 19 have been discharged after completely recovering from the coronavirus. Nodal officer JNLM hospital Dr Bilkees while confirming to KNS said that 17 patients have been discharged from the hospital today morning and said that sixteen among them belong to Srinagar […]

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Shahid Afridi Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Shahid Afridi Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Srinagar, June 13 (KNS): Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Posting via his Twitter handle, he wrote, “I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m covid positive. Need prayers for a speedy recovery, InshaAllah” Recently, the former […]

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Revoke new media policy Hakeem yaseen to Govt

Revoke new media policy Hakeem yaseen to Govt

Srinagar, June 13 (KNS): Chairman People’s Democratic Front (PDF) Hakeem Yaseen has strongly criticised the new media policy for Jammu and Kashmir, terming it a bizzer onslaught on the freedom of press. He has demanded to revoke the media policy immediately. In a statement issued to KNS, Hakeem Haseen , while demanding revocation of the […]

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ANOTHER PETITION

ANOTHER PETITION

Fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Union Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, and Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, for their alleged “wilful disobedience” in complying with the supreme court’s order for setting up a “special committee” to consider restoration of 4G […]

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COVID-19: Retired doctor died, toll reaches 54

COVID-19: Retired doctor died, toll reaches 54

  Srinagar, June 13 : A retired doctor from Parraypora Srinagar died of covid-19 early Saturday morning at SKIMS Bemina here, taking the death toll due the disease in Jammu and Kashmir to 54. Dr Riyaz Untoo, Principal SKIMS Bemina, told GNS that the patient was on treatment for Covid-19 from June 2 at the […]

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Kulgam encounter: Two militants Killed, operation on

Kulgam encounter: Two militants Killed, operation on

Kulgam, June 13: Two militants have been killed in an encounter that broke between militants and the security forces in Zadoora Nipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday morning. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that two militants have been killed in an exchange of fire while as operation is on […]

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India’s coronavirus count crosses 3 lakh mark but doubling rate improves

India’s coronavirus count crosses 3 lakh mark but doubling rate improves

India on Friday reported a total Covid-19 tally of over three lakh cases, barely two weeks after the Centre announced lifting of the nationwide lockdown in phases and billed it Unlock-1. The country recorded over 10,000 new coronavirus cases in its highest single-day spike taking the tally to 3,01,579, according to data from Worldometer. Maharashtra has […]

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Attention Stranded Labourers of Bihar, UP, West Bengal

Attention Stranded Labourers of Bihar, UP, West Bengal

Kupwara, June 12 (KNS): Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara has asked stranded labourers of Bihar to attend Boys Higher Secondary School (BHSS) Kupwara on June 12 to June 13 upto 8 AM for departure to their home state. Likewise, stranded labourers of Uttar Pradesh shall attend the same venue on June 14 at 8 AM and […]