Crescent Kashmir

25-yr-old found dead under mysterious circumstances in Qazigund hotel

25-yr-old found dead under mysterious circumstances in Qazigund hotel

Qazigund: A 25-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a hotel in Qazigund area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday morning. An official said that a man identified as Mohammed Haneef Gogar, son of Ghulam Hassan Gogar of Monhal Ukhral Ramban was found dead in a room at hotel in Chaimulla along […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Afghanistan seek support ahead of crucial ICC moot

Afghanistan seek support ahead of crucial ICC moot

DUBAI: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has requested the support of other full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) ahead of next month’s crucial meeting where the game’s future in the South Asian country is likely to be decided. The strife-torn nation’s remarkable rise has been cricket’s biggest fairytale story in recent times but […]

 Crescent Kashmir

China says recent test was spacecraft, not missile

China says recent test was spacecraft, not missile

BEIJING: China on Monday denied a report it had recently launched a hypersonic missile, saying it tested a spacecraft to trial reusable technologies. The Financial Times reported that Beijing had launched a nuclear-capable missile in August that circled the Earth at low orbit before narrowly missing its target. FT sources said the hypersonic missile was […]

 Crescent Kashmir

India Records Lowest Covid-19 Infections in 231 Days, Active Cases At 277 Day Low

India Records Lowest Covid-19 Infections in 231 Days, Active Cases At 277 Day Low

India logged 13,058 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 231 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,40,94,373, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 4,52,454 with 164 fresh fatalities, while the active cases declined to 1,83,118, the lowest in 227 days, according to the data updated at 8 am. The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Metro Rail Project

Metro Rail Project

Metro Rail Project would be a reality in Jammu and Kashmir as the government has decided to approve it very soon. Not only is this project the government also very keen for LPG Gas Pipeline for J&K to be given a top priority. As part of ongoing ‘Public Outreach Programme’ in J&K, Union Minister for […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Government of Dubai and J&K Government ink MoU aimed at scaling up Industrial Development in the UT

Government of Dubai and J&K Government ink MoU aimed at scaling up Industrial Development in the UT

MoU a significant move towards rapid development, Industrial growth in J&K: Union Minister Piyush Goyal This MoU reaffirms our commitment to build Aatm Nirbhar Jammu Kashmir: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha We are committed to developing a new industrial culture in J&K, enhancing the scope of future investments: LG I am confident that the new intervention […]

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Overcharging, exploitation of tourists shall not be allowed: Div Com Kashmir

Overcharging, exploitation of tourists shall not be allowed: Div Com Kashmir

Says rate for everything has to be reasonable, fixed SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 18: The overcharging and exploitation of tourists by Transporters, Hoteliers and Pony wallas shall not be allowed as it affects tourism sector. Besides, there has to be uniform and fixed rates for services at every tourist destination to stop fleecing of tourists. This was said […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Admin awaiting family decision on last rites of 2 non-local labourers: DC Annatnag

Admin awaiting family decision on last rites of 2 non-local labourers: DC Annatnag

Srinagar: District Administration in Anantnag district of south Kashmir on Monday said that it was awaiting decision of the families of two non-locals regarding last rites. Talking to GNS, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr Piyush Singla told GNS that the administration will provide all assistance whether the last rites are carried here or in native place. […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Snow, rains bring chill and also fill the low lying areas with water

Snow, rains bring chill and also fill the low lying areas with water

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar While the rains have lashed Kashmir valley in the past two days, even the snow in the upper reaches has created a fresh chilly atmosphere with people looking for woollens and other winter items due to the cold weather. However, the weather has improved from Monday afternoon and the incessant […]

 Crescent Kashmir

West Indies captain backs big-hitting Chris Gayle to deliver

West Indies captain backs big-hitting Chris Gayle to deliver

DUBAI: Chris Gayle has joined the West Indies for their title defence in the Twenty20 World Cup and skipper Kieron Pollard backs the big-hitter to come good in the United Arab Emirates. The self-styled ‘Universe Boss’ left the Indian Premier League in the UAE due to ‘bubble fatigue’ after months of franchise and international cricket […]