Crescent Kashmir

Flowers as income source

Flowers as income source

Normally in Kashmir valley people grow flowers as a hobby in their home gardens and also around them where they live. Now the government of Jammu and Kashmir is very keen to introduce Floriculture as a commercial scheme for the farmers. Recently the Chief Secretary held a review meeting and asked the officers of Floriculture […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Delegation of Jammu University Teachers’ Association calls on Lt Governor

Delegation of Jammu University Teachers’ Association calls on Lt Governor

JAMMU, JANUARY 27: The office bearers of Jammu University Teachers’ Association today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. The delegation led by the President of the Association, Prof. Pankaj Srivastava, submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lt Governor pertaining to various welfare issues of the teachers of the University including promotion […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Director Sheep Husbandry inspects departmental works in Samba district

Director Sheep Husbandry inspects departmental works in Samba district

JAMMU, JANUARY 27: Director, Sheep Husbandry Jammu, Krishan Lal today inspected the ongoing construction works of the Department at Sheep Extension Centre Building Purmandal and Hay Shed and Feed Store at  Ramnagar-Rehian District Samba. He stressed upon the Executing Agency to use standard quality material in the construction and complete the works within the stipulated […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K Reports 4959 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 7 Deaths

J&K Reports 4959 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 7 Deaths

Jammu and Kashmir reported 4959 new covid-19 cases while seven persons died due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said 1394 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 3565 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total tally to 419731. The virus also claimed seven lives, one […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Tata Group takes over Air India

Tata Group takes over Air India

New Delhi: Tata Group on Thursday took over the ownership of national carrier Air India. “The strategic disinvestment transaction of Air India successfully concluded today with transfer of 100 per cent shares of Air India to M/s talace Pvt Ltd along with management control,” DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in a tweet. A new board, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

After the snowfall, clear skies bring cold wave back during night

After the snowfall, clear skies bring cold wave back during night

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Night temperatures have started falling again and in most of the places of Kashmir valley and Drass, during night minus temperatures have been recorded by the officials. The fresh cold wave has been triggered by the clear skies after the recent snowfall and in the most far flung areas of […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Abducted girl traced, accused arrested in Sgr: Police

Abducted girl traced, accused arrested in Sgr: Police

Srinagar, Jan 27: Srinagar police on Thursday claimed to have traced an abducted girl and arrested tan accused person involved in the act. A police spokesman in a statement issuer to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that on 14th of the January, Police Station Zakura received a written complaint from a person (name […]

 Crescent Kashmir

CRPF trooper dies of heart attack inside the camp

CRPF trooper dies of heart attack inside the camp

A trooper died of a heart attack while taking a morning walk inside the camp at Dhriti Dhorre area of Katra Jammu. Police sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a CRPF Constable part of the 6 Battalion was taking a morning walk inside the camp when he collapsed and fell unconscious. The trooper […]

 Crescent Kashmir

PSL 2022: What to expect from tournament opener between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans

PSL 2022: What to expect from tournament opener between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans

The seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 is upon us. The opening match of the tournament sees Karachi Kings host defending champions Multan Sultans at National Stadium Karachi tonight. The game is expected to kick off at 7pm but not before a star-studded opening ceremony formally declares the tournament open for business. […]

 Crescent Kashmir

India records 2.86 lakh new Covid cases, 573 more deaths

India records 2.86 lakh new Covid cases, 573 more deaths

With 2,86,384 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s total tally of Covid cases rose to 4,03,71,500, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll has climbed to 4,91,700 with 573 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases had decreased to 22,02,472 […]