Crescent Kashmir

Two Militants Killed In JK’s Kulgam Gunfight

Two Militants Killed In JK’s Kulgam Gunfight

SRINAGAR: Two militants have been killed in an encounter at Redwani Payeen area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. A top police officer said that two militant bodies are visible at the encounter site while searches are still underway. The identity of the slain militants will be established after completion of the operation, the officer […]

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Food Safety rules

Food Safety rules

Food Safety rules are being implemented in every district of jammu and Kashmir by the authorities. It is being implemented under the Food safety & Standard Act (FSSA), 2006. Recently Deputy Commissioner Kupwara impressed upon the concerned officers to ensure strict implementation of the Food Safety rules so that the consumers get healthy and hygienic […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Poonch Attack: Army Releases Sketch of Two Suspects, Offers Rs 20 Lakh Reward

Poonch Attack: Army Releases Sketch of Two Suspects, Offers Rs 20 Lakh Reward

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Monday released sketches of two suspected militants believed to be behind the attack on Indian Air Force (IAF) vehicles, killing a soldier and injuring four others in Poonch district. The army has also declared a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information on the two terrorists. Five IAF soldiers sustained injuries in […]

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Russian rockets kill three, as rivals mark Orthodox Easter

Russian rockets kill three, as rivals mark Orthodox Easter

KYIV: Russian strikes on the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Kharkiv killed three people and wounded at least a dozen more, officials said on Sunday. These latest attacks came as Orthodox Christians in Ukraine and Russia celebrated Easter, and as Moscow said its forces had captured another village on the battlefield. “In Pokrovsk, rocket […]

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Substantial incentives

Substantial incentives

Recently I&C Deptt overshoots financial targets set by DPIIT for 2023-24. Furthermore, the Department of Industries and commerce has approved substantial incentives during the current financial year. In FY 2023-24, Rs. 85.15 crore stands approved under Capital Investment Incentive (CII), Rs. 27.45 crore under Working Capital Interest Subvention (WCIS), and Rs.7.48 crore through Capital Interest […]

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Sports icons

Sports icons

Recently LG Manoj Sinha felicitated the medal winners of National and International Competitions for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23 He said that our Sports Icons are the true inspiration for the youth of Jammu Kashmir and the efforts of the government to take sports to villages, far-flung and border areas have bridged the decades-old gap […]

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Night temp stays below normal in J&K

Night temp stays below normal in J&K

Srinagar: Night temperature recorded an increase amid cloud cover but continued to hover below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.A meteorological department official said Srinagar recorded a low of 7.8°C against 5.7°C on the previous night and it was 1.9°C below normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year.Qazigund […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Medal winners

Medal winners

Recently LG Manoj Sinha felicitated the medal winners of National and International Competitions for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23. He congratulated all the athletes and coaches on their outstanding performances. A total 368 sportspersons, from 17 disciplines, received special cash awards amounting to Rs 1.35 crore directly in their Bank accounts through DBT mode. Rs […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Ladakh | One Man Commission Constituted To Identify Areas Adjoining LAC For Reservation

Ladakh | One Man Commission Constituted To Identify Areas Adjoining LAC For Reservation

JAMMU, May 2: The Union Territory Administration in  Ladakh has constituted Justice (Retired) Bansi Lal Bhat led Commission to identify areas adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) for the purpose of reservation under the J&K Reservation Act 2004 as applicable to the UT of  Ladakh. AGENCIES

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Paragliding Course

Paragliding Course

Recently Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, flagged off a group of 25 adventure enthusiasts from Railway station here to undertake a 17-day Special Combined Paragliding Course at  NIMAS Training area in Seppa, Arunachal Pradesh, renowned for adventure sports education. She highlighted on the  tremendous potential of Jammu as an adventure tourism hotspot. She  stressed on the importance […]