Crescent Kashmir

Private practice takes heavy toll on patient care, Poor people worst sufferers: DAK

Private practice takes heavy toll on patient care, Poor people worst sufferers: DAK

Days after the committee of medical experts constituted following the directions of J&K High Court recommended a blanket ban on private practice of doctors in medical colleges, civil society members are also of the opinion that the step would improve patient care in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdul Qayoom Wani, chairman of the civil society forum […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Navin Choudhary visits Uri; Reviews development scenario

Navin Choudhary visits Uri; Reviews development scenario

Lays foundation stone for hi tech Polygreen House at Sheeri Interacts with PRIs, delegations; Assesses their issues BARAMULLA, JANUARY 18: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary, accompanied by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Choudhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited Uri, Baramulla and reviewed development scenario in the district especially in Sub Division Uri. He […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K Reports 197 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, Lowest Single-Day Tally In 46 Days

J&K Reports 197 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, Lowest Single-Day Tally In 46 Days

One Person Dies In 24 Hours, First Death After 4 Days Due To Virus Jammu and Kashmir reported 197 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest single-day count in 46 days, even as one person succumbed to the virus, the first death reported after four days, officials said on Friday. They said […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Handwara man found dead mysteriously at Punjab’s Firozpur

Handwara man found dead mysteriously at Punjab’s Firozpur

Family alleges murder, demand probe; PC chief Sajad urges DGP Punjab to ensure justice, investigate family claim Srinagar, Feb 18: A day he went missing, a 35-year-old of man from Handwara was Friday found dead under mysterious circumstances in Firozpur area of Punjab while his family here alleged that he was murdered. News agency—Kashmir News […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Cop suffers minor injury in Khajbazaar Grenade Blast

Cop suffers minor injury in Khajbazaar Grenade Blast

A policeman sustained minor injuries in a grenade blast at Khajbazaar Nowhatta area of Downtown Srinagar on Friday. As details emerge, policeman Ashiq Hussain sustained minor injuries in the blast in which three shops were also minorily damaged. The incident happened around 1:00 Pm when suspected militants hurled the grenade at joint police and CRPF […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Medical infrastructure

Medical infrastructure

Post several pandemic waves in Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has accelerated the process for the development of Medical infrastructure. Jammu and Kashmir is facing an unprecedented challenge due to COVID – 19 pandemic, the Jammu and Kashmir Administration has amplified the medical infrastructure across the Union Territory to safeguard the lives of people and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Window dressing of 3 shops damaged in Khawaja Bazar grenade explosion

Window dressing of 3 shops damaged in Khawaja Bazar grenade explosion

The window dressing of three shops were damaged in a grenade attack at Khawaja Bazar area of Srinagar on Friday afternoon. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that unknown militants lobbed a grenade at Khawaja Bazar area this afternoon. They said that although no loss of life or injury was reported, but […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 17: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Patoli Brahmana, Domana, Barnai, Purkhoo, Mishriwala, Baba Talab, Shamachak, Gurha Singhu, Batera, Dabbin, Chorpur, Manyal, Dhramkhu, Tirth Talab, GREF, Gumpul, Sua No.1, Garkhal, Lower Barn, Kalra, Kargil Colony, Tanda, Maria Madrian, Balli Gulaba, Chowki Choyra, Jourian, Sogal Bhalwal, Rakh Muthi, […]

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Commissioner Secretary reviews functioning of Floriculture Department

Commissioner Secretary reviews functioning of Floriculture Department

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 17: Commissioner Secretary, Parks Gardens and Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, chaired an extensive review meeting regarding the working of Floriculture Department here today. The meeting was attended by Director Floriculture Kashmir, Deputy Directors, Executive Engineer and district officers of the department. Commissioner Secretary was briefed about the activities including preparedness with regard to […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Grenade hurled in Shopian, no casualty

Grenade hurled in Shopian, no casualty

Militants lobbed grenade on security forces in Keegam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian on Thrusday. A senior police officer told GNS that militants lobbed grenade on CRPF vehicle, however grenade missed the intended target and exploded on roadside. In this incident there was no loss of life or injury reported. Meanwhile whole area has been […]