Crescent Kashmir

US and Russia clash over use and impact of UN sanctions

US and Russia clash over use and impact of UN sanctions

The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China in the UN Security Council on Monday over the usefulness and impact of UN sanctions, which are currently imposed on countries from North Korea to Yemen and Congo as well the al-Qaida and Islamic State extremist groups and their affiliates and supporters. Russia, which […]

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‘Congress In Grip Of Urban Naxals’: PM Narendra Modi

‘Congress In Grip Of Urban Naxals’: PM Narendra Modi

Dynastic parties are the biggest threat to India’s democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as he launched an all-out attack on the Congress and held it responsible for a host of issues, including the Emergency, the anti-Sikh riots, caste politics and the exodus of Pandits from Kashmir. Replying to the debate on the […]

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Amid Light Snowfall In Upper Reaches, Mercury Drops In Kashmir

Amid Light Snowfall In Upper Reaches, Mercury Drops In Kashmir

Srinagar: While upper reaches including Gulmarg and Pahalgam received fresh light snowfall while rains lashed plains, night temperature recorded a drop at most places in Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar, the summer capital of the J&K, had 0.7mm of rainfall during the last 24 hours till […]

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Covid norms

Covid norms

In order to arrest the trend of spread of Omicron Variant in Kashmir valley the government has taken many steps in this direction. One of the possible sources of infection could be the public transport and in this direction recently SSP Traffic City held interaction with Transporters of Kashmir valley. He asked them to follow […]

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Lt Governor lays foundation stone for Jhelum riverfront development

Lt Governor lays foundation stone for Jhelum riverfront development

Jhelum riverfront to be developed on the lines of Sabarmati riverfront; Phase-1 envisaged with modern public utilities & state-of-the-art green space Also lays foundation stone for redevelopment of Polo View Road as pedestrian walkway to provide better ambience and shopping experience to the citizens A systematic effort to improve our cities in J&K UT has […]

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Lt Governor reviews IT Department’s Strategic & Policy initiatives towards Digital Mission

Lt Governor reviews IT Department’s Strategic & Policy initiatives towards Digital Mission

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 07: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today reviewed Information Technology Department and discussed its Strategic & Policy initiatives towards Digital Mission. During the meeting, Sh Sanjay Gaden, Principal Consultant (Head-SeMT)-NISG, briefed the Lt Governor via a PowerPoint presentation on digital services blueprint, which is based on unified interface, major umbrella reforms, and enhanced digital […]

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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 07: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Patoli Brahmana, Domana, Barnai, Purkhoo, Mishriwala, Baba Talab, ShamachakGurhaSinghu, Batera, Dabbin, Chorpur, Manyal, Dhramkhu, Tirth Talab, GREF, Gumpul, Sua No.1, Garkhal and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 08 from 10 am to 3 pm. Similarly, the power supply […]

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One militant killed in chance encounter in Awantipora

One militant killed in chance encounter in Awantipora

A militant was killed in a chance encounter which took place between militants and security forces in Nambal area of South Kashmir’s Awantipora on Monday evening. A top police officer told GNS that a militant was killed in a chance encounter at nambal area. However identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. […]

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Grenade hurled on CRPF in Ganderbal, no casualty

Grenade hurled on CRPF in Ganderbal, no casualty

Suspected militants lobbed grenade on CRPF in Chapargung area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday evening. A senior police officer told GNS that militants attacked CRPF Bunker with an grenade, however it missed the intended target and exploded on road. In this incident no loss of life or injury has been reported. Soon after […]

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At 686, J&K Witnesses 30-day Low In Daily Case Covid-19 Count

At 686, J&K Witnesses 30-day Low In Daily Case Covid-19 Count

Six Persons Die Due To Virus, Active Cases Now At 3168 Srinagar, Feb 7: Daily Covid cases in Jammu and Kashmir fell to 30-day low, with 686 infections reported in the last 24 hours even as six persons succumbed to the virus during the time, officials said on Monday. Regarding the fresh cases, the officials […]