Crescent Kashmir

J&K: 2 Militants, 1 CRPF Jawan Killed Near Srinagar; Family Disputes Police’s Claim About 3rd

Giving details of Wednesday’s incident, the CRPF Special DG Jammu and Kashmir, Zulfikar Hassan, said a special a check post was set up near Narbal following the intelligence about the possible movement of militants. Three militants and a CRPF jawan were killed in a gunfight near Srinagar’s Narbal area, police said on Wednesday. They added the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Kashmir Press

Kashmir Press

  Kashmir based newspapers and journalists have been appealing the authorities for the complete restoration of internet service so that they can discharge their duties. There has been assurance but fact remains that media outlets and journalists still work at the place provided by the Jammu and Kashmir Government in the State Information premises. Journalists […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K Leaders Sajjad Lone, Waheed Para Put Under House Arrest After Release

J&K Leaders Sajjad Lone, Waheed Para Put Under House Arrest After Release

Kashmir’s three most prominent leaders – National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, his son Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti – continue to remain in detention. Srinagar:  Two Jammu and Kashmir politicians – Sajjad Lone and Waheed Para – were released today, exactly six months after they were detained by the central […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Two Militants, CRPF Personnel Killed In Encounter In Srinagar

Two Militants, CRPF Personnel Killed In Encounter In Srinagar

Two militants and a personnel of CRPF were killed on Wednesday in a gun battle that erupted on the outskirts of Srinagar. According to the police, militants opened fire on security forces in Shalteng area, leading to a gunfight, PTI news agency reported.

 Crescent Kashmir

Mehbooba, Lone, Shah Feasal At Raj Bhawan

Mehbooba, Lone, Shah Feasal At Raj Bhawan

SRINAGAR: After meeting Dr Farooq Abdullah, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti had a brief meeting with Sajjad Lone and Dr Shah Feasal. After a brief meeting, they left to meet the Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik. The meeting took place at the residence of Sajjad Lone’s Church Lane meeting. Earlier, Mehbooba had a brief meeting […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Maintain calm, do not believe in rumours: Governor to political leaders

Maintain calm, do not believe in rumours: Governor to political leaders

Srinagar:The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Satya Pal Malik met at short notice a delegation of political leaders including Mehbooba Mufti, Shah Faesal, Sajjad Lone and Imran Ansari. They had sought to meet the Governor who immediately gave them time. Governor Satya Pal Malik addressing his maiden press conference at SKICC Srinagar on Wednesday, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Dewatering city

Dewatering city

  Governor’s administration in the past few days has been very busy to dewater Srinagar city and in this direction the authorities have been able to bring out many localities of Srinagar city from water logging. Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned to ensure additional de-watering pumps along with deployment of men and machinery at all […]

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Road Safety Fund Action Plan 2019-20 approved

Road Safety Fund Action Plan 2019-20 approved

SRINAGAR: Financial Commissioner, Finance, Arun Kumar Mehta chaired the meeting of Fund Management Committee for finalisation of Road Safety Fund Action Plan for the financial year 2019-20 on Friday. The meeting discussed the action plan for utilisation of Rs. 26.55 crore for undertaking various road safety measures across the state under Road Safety Fund Action Plan, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

No order issued for closure of schools, don’t pay heed to rumours: Div Com

No order issued for closure of schools, don’t pay heed to rumours: Div Com

Requesting people not to pay heed to rumours, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today rebutted the reports regarding the closure of schools in Kashmir valley. The Div Com said that no such order has been issued by the government. “In case of any clarification, people should contact concerned Deputy Commissioners,” the Div Com […]

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Govt rolls out 102, 108 ambulance services in JK

SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the M/s BVG India Limited for outsourcing and operationalization of 102 and 108 ambulance services across the State. The MoU was signed in presence of Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo here. He asked the […]