Crescent Kashmir

Non-Local Vendor Shot Dead In Lal Bazar Srinagar

Non-Local Vendor Shot Dead In Lal Bazar Srinagar

Unknown gunmen, suspected to be militants on Tuesday evening shot dead a non-local person in Lalbazar area of Srinagar, official said. A police officer told GNS that militant fired the person, a roadside vendor, selling Bhelpuri. He died on the spot, he said. Earlier owner of Bindroo medicate was shot dead by militants near Iqbal […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Bindroo medicate owner shot at in Srinagar

Bindroo medicate owner shot at in Srinagar

Pistol borne suspected militants shot at a medicate in Kashmir capital Srinagar this evening. Reports said that pistol borne suspected militants fired upon the owner of Bindro Medicate near Iqbal Park Srinagar. He sustained injuries and was shifted to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. (KNT)

 Crescent Kashmir

Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

JK reports 102 new positive cases, 324493 recovered so far SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 05: The  Government on Tuesday informed that 102 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 29 from Jammu division and 73 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 329991. Moreover, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

 DAK calls for flu testing amid Covid-19 pandemic

 DAK calls for flu testing amid Covid-19 pandemic

With the onset of flu season amid Covid-19 pandemic, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday urged authorities to make influenza testing kits available in Kashmir. “Covid and flu have similar symptoms and it is hard to diagnose which condition you have based on your symptoms alone,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul […]

 Crescent Kashmir

DC Ganderbal reviews functioning of Jal Shakti Department

DC Ganderbal reviews functioning of Jal Shakti Department

GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 05:  The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna today chaired a meeting to review the progress of works under Jal Shakti sector at Mini Secretariat, Ganderbal. During the meeting, the DC reviewed the progress of works taken up under various schemes including B2V, JJM, languishing scheme and District CAPEX. The Executive Engineer, Jal […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Girl injured in acid attack in Shopian, shifted to Srinagar hospital

Girl injured in acid attack in Shopian, shifted to Srinagar hospital

An unknown person on Tuesday attacked a girl was attacked with acid in Kral Check area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said here. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the girl (name withheld) of Kral Check Keller was attacked with acid by the unknown person today afternoon. They said that […]

 Crescent Kashmir

After Priyanka Gandhi arrest Mehbooba says nation descending into banana republic

After Priyanka Gandhi arrest Mehbooba says nation descending into banana republic

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has been very vocal against the muzzling of opposition especially after the recent violence in UP. While tweeting for the release of Priyanka Gandhi Mehbooba on Tuesday has said in a tweet, “GOI first gets a docile media to berate Congress & […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Petrol, diesel prices surge to record-high levels

Petrol, diesel prices surge to record-high levels

New Delhi:  Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday surged to all-time high levels as rates were increased again after international oil prices hit the highest mark since 2014. Petrol price was hiked by 25 paise a litre and diesel by 30 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. This sent the petrol price […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Hafeez resumes practice

Hafeez resumes practice

LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez after fully recovering from dengue fever resumed cricket practice here on Monday. The 40-year-old Hafeez who is part of national T20 World Cup squad, was infected with dengue virus last week. Due to the illness, the right-handed batter withdrew from the first leg of the ongoing National T20 Cup in […]

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British military begins deliveries to ease fuel supply crisis

British military begins deliveries to ease fuel supply crisis

LONDON: The British military started delivering fuel to petrol stations on Monday, after a tanker driver shortage sparked two weeks of panic buying by motorists. Troops in fatigues drove tankers from Buncefield Oil Depot in Hemel Hempstead 20 miles (32 kilometres) north of London after the military was put on standby last week. Some 200 […]