Crescent Kashmir

DEO Gbl calls for active involvement of eligible citizens in shaping future through votes

DEO Gbl calls for active involvement of eligible citizens in shaping future through votes

Addresses low voter turnout concerns in 2019 GE GANDERBAL, MARCH 06: The Deputy Commissioner (District Election Officer) Ganderbal, Shyambir today undertook an initiative to know the cause and tackle the issue of low voter turnout in the 2019 General Elections (GE) in Ganderbal. This visit, conducted under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) […]

 Crescent Kashmir

SMC’s ABC&AVC Tengpora acknowledged as premier centre for population management of stray dogs

SMC’s ABC&AVC Tengpora acknowledged as premier centre for population management of stray dogs

SRINAGAR, MARCH 05: The Animal Birth Control and Anti-Rabies Vaccination Centre (ABC&AVC) at Tengpora, established by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), received high commendations from an inspection team led by Dr. S.K Dutta, Joint Commissioner (AH), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying/ Secretary, Animal Welfare Board of India, Government of India. During the inspection, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Hawal acid attack: Court sentences convict to life imprisonment, fined Rs 40 lakhs

Hawal acid attack: Court sentences convict to life imprisonment, fined Rs 40 lakhs

A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to imprisonment for life for throwing acid on a woman at Hawal here on 1 February 2022. The court of Principal Sessions Judge Srinagar Jawad Ahmed announced the sentence against the main convict, Sajid Altaf Sheikh of Buchwara Dalgate in a jam packed court, according to GNS […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Smart city mission

Smart city mission

Recently CEO Srinagar Smart City Ltd. (SSCL), visited the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) at Zainakote HMT, Srinagar, to gain insights of cutting-edge urban technologies in Srinagar. He engaged in productive discussions with officials of SSCL and all stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology to enhance urban living and address key challenges faced […]

 Crescent Kashmir

‘Passerby Injured In Accidental Fire Discharge from Weapon of Security Guard in Jammu’

‘Passerby Injured In Accidental Fire Discharge from Weapon of Security Guard in Jammu’

Srinagar: A passerby was injured in an accidental fire discharge from the weapon of a security guard at Gandhi Nagar Jammu on Wednesday morning, an official said. The official said that in an accidental discharge of fire from the weapon of one Surjeet Singh, manning Jagdambey Jewelers in Gandhi Nagar, a passerby was hit in […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Government Orders Transfers, Postings in Administration Department

Government Orders Transfers, Postings in Administration Department

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered transfers and postings of four JKAS officers. Here is the list of the transfers: Mukhlis Ali, previously serving as JKAS Assistant Director in DE&CC Poonch, has been transferred and appointed as Assistant Director in DE&CC Jammu. Rupali Jasrotia, who was previously posted as Assistant Labour Commissioner in […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Authorities Seize Unregistered Clinic, Chemist Shop in Kashmir

Authorities Seize Unregistered Clinic, Chemist Shop in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Authorities seized a clinic and a chemist shop in south Kashmir’s Pulwama on Tuesday, operated by an unqualified practitioner, officials reported. An official said that the action followed the circulation of a viral video showing Firdous Ahmad prescribing medications to patients. A team dispatched to the premises near the district hospital Pulwama discovered the unregistered […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Army chopper lands briefly in field in Rajouri

Army chopper lands briefly in field in Rajouri

Jammu, Mar 5: A Cheetah helicopter of the Army briefly landed in an agriculture field in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.While some reports said the chopper made an emergency landing due to a technical snag, Army officials denied it.The chopper, with two pilots on board, landed in Dewak Hathal village of Sunderbani sub-division.Videos of the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Capacity Building Programme

Capacity Building Programme

In every district of Jammu and Kashmir, administration is busy in monitoring Capacity Building Programmes. In this direction Chairman DDC Bandipora presides over the programme. The programme was conducted under the overall supervision of District Child Protection Officer Bandipora, Mir Hidaytullah and facilitated by Chairperson Child Welfare Committee Aasima Hassan. During the program, various speakers […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Lt Governor, Union FAH&D Minister inaugurate Technology Exhibition-cum-Seed Mela at SKUAST Kashmir

Lt Governor, Union FAH&D Minister inaugurate Technology Exhibition-cum-Seed Mela at SKUAST Kashmir

He also appreciated the vital role of SKUAST-Kashmir in driving reforms in Agriculture Sector and unlocking the potential of Jammu Kashmir. Today, we celebrate the spirit of innovation and resilience that defines our agricultural landscape. This event serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, technology dissemination, and market linkages, empowering our farmers to embrace modern […]