Crescent Kashmir

‘Intermittent’ rain, thunderstorm to continue in J&K: MeT

‘Intermittent’ rain, thunderstorm to continue in J&K: MeT

Srinagar: Weather department here on Tuesday said that intermittent rain and thunderstorms was very likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till April 21. “During this wet spell of (18-19th) thunderstorms with strong gusty wind reaching (20-30KMPH) and hailstorm is also possible at some places of Jammu and Kashmir,” a meteorological department official said. From […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Agri census

Agri census

Government has given priority to agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir. In this direction recently DC reviewed progress under 11th Agriculture Census at Baramulla. He directed revenue officers to complete the Census exercise & uploading of data entries. On the occasion, a threadbare discussion was held wherein focus was laid on the collection […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, APRIL 17: Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to Nanak Chack, Supwal, Barian and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 18 from 10 am to 12 noon.

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Lt Governor attends book launch event in remembrance of Prof. Giridhar Prasad Thakur

Lt Governor attends book launch event in remembrance of Prof. Giridhar Prasad Thakur

NEW DELHI, APRIL 17: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the book launch event in remembrance of Prof. Giridhar Prasad Thakur, today. The Lt Governor paid tributes to Prof. Giridhar Prasad Thakur for his significant contribution to Psychological research and teaching. “He was a leading luminary of Psychology and a world leader in many areas […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Massive Fire Engulfs Shopping Complex At Dargah Hazratbal

Massive Fire Engulfs Shopping Complex At Dargah Hazratbal

A massive fire has broken out in a multi-storeyed shopping complex, just opposite to Sir Syed Gate of University of Kashmir, at Dargah Hazratbal. As per initial reports a fire broke out around 11:45 AM in a multi-storeyed shopping complex and soon after spread to the other compartments of the complex, housing several food outlets […]

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New budget

New budget

For the development of industrial estates, promotion of Ease of Doing Business, export hubs creation to get focus in J&K. The Budget has a provision of conducting exhibitions for showcasing industrial potential of the region besides organizing workshops on capacity building and start-up promotion. The budget has also earmarked funds for providing Turnover Incentives to […]

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Loss of lives in Maharashtra bus accident deeply distressing: President Murmu

Loss of lives in Maharashtra bus accident deeply distressing: President Murmu

New Delhi : The loss of lives in a bus accident in Maharashtra’s Raigad is deeply distressing, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday, and offered condolences to the bereaved families. “I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” she said. Thirteen persons, including at least five minors, were killed and 29 others injured after […]

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Ukraine bars its national teams from events with Russians, Belarusians

Ukraine bars its national teams from events with Russians, Belarusians

KYIV: Ukraine barred its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events which include competitors from Russia and Belarus, the sports ministry said in a decree on Friday. Ukraine’s deputy sports minister, who signed off on the move, told Reuters in an interview that it was a “bad decision” but one that […]

 Crescent Kashmir

RCB ride on their PowerPlay cutting edge

RCB ride on their PowerPlay cutting edge

The Chinnaswamy Stadium, so often the producer of unbridled din, was unusually tetchy, a feeling permeated perhaps by the knowledge of the home side not having enough runs on the board. They had 174, which Virat Kohli told his bowlers was good on that wicket. However, David Warner, who walked out to bat amidst the […]

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Amid forecast for rain spell, night temp records increase in J&K

Amid forecast for rain spell, night temp records increase in J&K

Srinagar: Amid forecast for isolated very light rain and thunderstorm in the next 24 hours and fairly widespread precipitation thereafter till April 21, night temperature recorded a rise on Saturday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.1°C against 9.0°C on the previous night and it was 1.5°C […]