Crescent Kashmir

J-K: Rusted landmine destroyed near international border

J-K: Rusted landmine destroyed near international border

A rusted landmine was destroyed near the international border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Saturday, police officials said. The landmine, believed to have been planted over two decades ago as part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, was noticed by a farmer near Poolpur post near Basantar, the officials told Press Trust of India. […]

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Role of NGOs

Role of NGOs

There is a huge role of NGOs and panchayats for ground level development. Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir laid thrust on achieving the target before the stipulated timeline of 15th August, also called for roping in NGOs for Door to Door waste collection, disposal and recycling. Emphasizing on the need for skill up […]

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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JUNE 09: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Bishnah, Kotli, Sarore, Deoli, Kheri, Pandorian, Rehal, Lalyana, Salehar, Rathana, Khour, Makhanpur, Lalyana, Seora, Sarore, Salehar, Khour, Biaspur, Makwal, Rathana, Jinder Mellu and adjoining shall remain affected on June 13 from 6 am to 10 am. Similarly, the power supply […]

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Will CBI now enter people’s washrooms? Mamata on CBI raids

Will CBI now enter people’s washrooms? Mamata on CBI raids

New Delhi: Angry at the CBI raids on at least 14 civic bodies, chief minister Mamata Banerjee took a swipe at the CBI alacrity and wondered if the agency would now raid the washrooms in pursuit of its investigation. “Since morning, the agency has entered 14 to 16 civic bodies. Will the agency now raid […]

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DC Srinagar reviews progress of implementation of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

DC Srinagar reviews progress of implementation of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

Department-wise targets set to improve Air quality Index under Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2022-23 8 Water Fountains built at major intersections as part of Air Quality Monitoring System in the City SRINAGAR, JUNE 09:- In order to review the progress on implementation of Action Plan under National Clean Air Programme(NCAP) to reduce PM10 levels by 2025 […]

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Amarnath Yatra: Home Minister Amit Shah to chair high-level meeting

Amarnath Yatra: Home Minister Amit Shah to chair high-level meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting on Friday to take stock of the preparations and security for the upcoming Amarnath pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir. The 62-day-long annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath, located at a height of 3,880 metres in the south Kashmir Himalayas, will begin on […]

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HADP

HADP

Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) programme is the game changer for the farmers of Jammu and Kashmir at the ground level Panchayat members are playing an important role for the implementation of (HADP). Recently LG Manoj Sinha said Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP)  offers an opportunity to empower 3/4th population of J&K UT.  We have […]

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Emotional Harry finishes evidence in historic tabloids court battle

Emotional Harry finishes evidence in historic tabloids court battle

LONDON: Prince Harry accused a tabloid publisher of “industrial scale” phone hacking as he wrapped up almost eight hours of court testimony on Wednesday, becoming the first British royal in over a century to take to the witness stand. The younger son of King Charles III appeared emotional as he came to the end of […]

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Yasha Mudgal for stringent action against poor performing J&KSCARD branches

Yasha Mudgal for stringent action against poor performing J&KSCARD branches

Constitutes review committee to monitor such entities JAMMU, JUNE 8: Cautioning of stringent action against poor performing bank branches, Commissioner Secretary, Cooperatives,  Yasha Mudgal, today exhorted upon all entities of J&K State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Limited (J&KSCARD) working in Kashmir division to step up efforts for achieving the set targets in time. Commissioner […]

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Empowering people

Empowering people

While inaugurating Jambu Zoo at Nagrota in Jammu, LG Manoj Sinha said that his administration is trying to make the infrastructure within the timelines set by the agencies. He reiterated the commitment of the J & K Government to empower every section of the society, especially the youth in achieving the goals of sustainable and […]