Crescent Kashmir

China’s scorching region extends power curbs as heatwave lingers

China’s scorching region extends power curbs as heatwave lingers

SHANGHAI: China’s scorched southwestern regions extended curbs on power consumption on Monday as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand during a long drought and heatwave. State weather forecasters issued a heat “red alert” for the 11th consecutive day on Monday, as extreme weather continues to play havoc with power supplies […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Modern methods

Modern methods

In order to provide the latest technology to the farmers of Jammu and Kashmir, the government is on its way to do so. Recently the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir said that the latest research and scientific methods would be used on the ground for the farmers of J&K. He said that endeavor should […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

  JAMMU, AUGUST 22: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Rangoor and adjoining areas shall remain affected on August 23 from 8 am to 1 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Jourian, Troti, Muthi, Mara, Bakora, Rakh Muthi,PHE, BSF, Border Migrant, Sohal and adjoining areas shall remain affected on August […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Grenade attack in Bijbhera Anantnag, Two Civilians recieved minor injuries: Police

Grenade attack in Bijbhera Anantnag, Two Civilians recieved minor injuries: Police

Two civilians recieved minor injuries after suspected militants hurled grenade upon CRPF at Sangam in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday evening. A top police officer told GNS that suspected militants lobbed a grenade on Bunker of 136 BN CRPF at Sangam. However the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on roadside. In this […]

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Atal Dulloo reviews LSD control measures across J&K

Atal Dulloo reviews LSD control measures across J&K

‘Directs officers ensure availability of medicines in all affected areas’ SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the measures taken for combating the spread of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary in APD, Special Secretary, […]

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JK reports 131 fresh positive cases, 469103 recovered

JK reports 131 fresh positive cases, 469103 recovered

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22:The  Government today informed that 131fresh  positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reported today; 14 from Jammu division and 117 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 476175. Moreover, 435 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 51fromJammu division and 384from […]

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Member DDC Poonch, Chairperson Arising Kashmir call on Lt Governor

Member DDC Poonch, Chairperson Arising Kashmir call on Lt Governor

JK reports 131 fresh positive cases, 469103 recovered SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Sh Riyaaz Bashir Naaz, Member, District Development Council (DDC), Poonch called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan here today. The DDC member apprised the Lt Governor of various issues of District Poonch, pertaining to augmentation of medical facilities, strengthening of road and […]

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Mainly dry weather with isolated rain forecast in J&K

Mainly dry weather with isolated rain forecast in J&K

Weatherman on Monday forecast mainly dry weather with isolated light rain and thundershower over Jammu and Kashmir divisions in next 24 hours. For subsequent two days, the meteorological department has predicted “scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rain/thundershowers.” Regarding minimum temperature, an official of the department here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Won’t attend All Party Meeting: Sajad Lone

Won’t attend All Party Meeting: Sajad Lone

Peoples Conference (PC) Chairman, Sajad Gani Lone on Monday said that he will not attend the All Party Meeting, called by National Conference (NC) Dr Farooq Abdullah. Addressing a presser at his Srinagar residence, Lone said that he has been invited for the meeting today. “Politics apart, I have a lot of respect for Dr […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Hundreds of farmers reach Delhi to take part in SKM’s ‘mahapanchayat’

Hundreds of farmers reach Delhi to take part in SKM’s ‘mahapanchayat’

Hundreds of farmers from different states started reaching Delhi amid heavy security arrangements to participate in a ‘mahapanchayat’ called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) at Jantar Mantar on Monday. SKM Leaders claimed at some locations, farmers were being stopped from reaching Jantar Mantar, a claim denied by the Delhi Police. “The mahapanchayat is a […]