Crescent Kashmir

Govt likely to extend session by 3 days

Govt likely to extend session by 3 days

New Delhi: Amid reports of the current Parliament session being the most productive in the past 20 years, there is a likelihood that it could be extended by at least three days. The session, which is the first of the newly-convened 17 Lok Sabha, is scheduled to end on July 26. Though it is not […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Deliver Babri verdict in 9 months: SC to judge

Deliver Babri verdict in 9 months: SC to judge

New Delhi: The Supreme Court directed the special judge holding trial in Babri Masjid demolition conspiracy case against BJP leaders L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Umas Bharti and others to complete the trial and deliver judgment in nine months. Asking all including the prosecution and defense to co-operate in the conclusion of trial, the bench […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Modi seeks suggestions for speech on August 15

Modi seeks suggestions for speech on August 15

New Delhi: Just like he has been doing for the past few years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited suggestions from the general public on what he should say in his Independence Day speech, saying it would allow the thoughts of ordinary citizens to be heard by the entire nation. “I am delighted to invite […]

 Crescent Kashmir

British PM hosts world champions

British PM hosts world champions

LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May hosted the World Cup-winning England cricket team in the garden of her Downing Street residence on Monday evening, describing their win as ‘one of the great sporting spectacles of our time’. England ended their 44-year wait for a first 50-overs world title by beating New Zealand in a nail-biting […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Inzamam steps down as chief selector

Inzamam steps down as chief selector

Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday announced to leave his post of the chief selector of the men’s cricket team once his contract ends at the end of this month. Addressing the media at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Inzamam said he would not be interesting in seeking out an extension, drawing the curtain over a three-year stint […]

 Crescent Kashmir

13th batch of 304 Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia

13th batch of 304 Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia

Srinagar:The thirteenth batch of pilgrims consisting of 304 Hujaj Kiram, 13 male and 141 female today left for Saudi Arabia in two Spice Jet Flights from Srinagar International Airport. The Hajj Pilgrims were seen off at the airport by officials of District Administration Budgam, Hajj Committee Officers/Officials and other concerned, an official said.

 Crescent Kashmir

Shahpur Kandi Project

Shahpur Kandi Project

  After the years of negotiations, J&K Government was finally able to strike a deal with the Government of Punjab for the Shahpur Kandi Project in Kathua district. This project when operational will be the game changer in the villages of Kathua as the water canal will be connected with Punjab and all the barren […]

 Crescent Kashmir

In 7 decades, cricket due to JKCA’s failure goes for a six in State: Parvez Rasool

In 7 decades, cricket due to JKCA’s failure goes for a six in State: Parvez Rasool

Srinagar,: In last seven decades, the cricket in the State due to the failure of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) had gone for a six as the association failed to make infrastructure available in the State, said Parvez Rasool an ace cricketer. “The infrastructure available in the State was not even the five per […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Talks with Hurriyat not possible as they are not real stakeholders: BJP

Talks with Hurriyat not  possible as they are not real stakeholders: BJP

Srinagar,: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday said that talks with Hurriyat leaders were not possible as they are not the real stakeholders of Kashmir. The party also said that it will not forge any pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. In an exclusive chat with Kashmir News Service (KNS), BJP’s State General Secretary (Organization), Ashok […]

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As tourists rue poor road infrastructure, J&K Governor directs for setting up recreational facilities for guests

As tourists rue poor road  infrastructure, J&K Governor directs for setting up recreational facilities for guests

Srinagar,: Governor Satya Pal Malik has asked the officers to ensure immediate repair of roads leading to the tourist spots across Kashmir and Srinagar and also to set up sources of entertainment for the visitors both foreign and domestic so that they enjoy their evening stays in Srinagar along the Boulevard. “Special directions have been […]