Crescent Kashmir

4 more drones spotted hovering in Samba

4 more drones spotted hovering in Samba

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar According to the police and media reports, 4 more drones were spotted in the Samba district of Jammu one of them was spotted very near to an army camp. There has been a lot of panic in the Jammu division after the drone attack on the air station and recently […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Ahead of abrogation anniversary, Ladakh, Kargil leadership demand article 371 and statehood

Ahead of abrogation anniversary, Ladakh, Kargil leadership demand article 371 and statehood

By: Wani Parvaiz CK Srinagar In a big political development both Leh and Kargil leaderships have together demanded statehood to Ladakh region and also the safeguards under article 371. This demand has come when few days are left for the anniversary of abrogation of article 370, when the central government decided to dismember erstwhile JK […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Mehbooba claims centre is keeping innocent youth in jails

Mehbooba claims centre is keeping innocent youth in jails

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has alleged that the central government has let off the hook a police officer who was caught with militants while the innocent youth are languishing in different jails. She said that a new norm has been set for the youth of Kashmir […]

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Sports infra

Sports infra

There is lot of focus by the JK administration to develop sports infrastructure across for the youth. In this direction recently LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated laid e-foundation of sports infra projects worth Rs 18.10 cr. While doing so he said that the government is moving ahead to develop state of art sports infrastructure across Jammu […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K Anti Corruption Bureau raids Kathua Mining office, recovers cash

J&K Anti Corruption Bureau raids Kathua Mining office, recovers cash

 The sleuths of Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau have raided the office of District Geology and Mining Department Kathua and seized cash and the records, an official here said on Sunday. He said that during the raid, the ACB sleuths also recovered Rs 3 lakh in cash seized from the office. The raid was […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K is cultural gateway of northern India; a symbol of national integration; unity in diversity: LG

J&K is cultural gateway of northern India; a symbol of national integration; unity in diversity: LG

Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is the cultural gateway of northern India as the land is blessed with rich cultural heritage, literature and wisdom of Saints and Sufis, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha laid special emphasis on encouraging the youth to be a part of the intensive campaign to promote the cultural heritage of the Union […]

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Drug peddler arrested in Kulgam; contraband recovered

Drug peddler arrested in Kulgam; contraband recovered

A drug peddler was arrested along with huge cache of contraband in south Kashmir district of Kulgam on Sunday. A police spokesperson said that following specific information about transportation of drugs, a checkpoint was established near Chamgund in Kulgam. “Police intercepted a motorcycle and during checking recovered 20 kg of poppy straw concealed in two […]

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Director Agriculture Kashmir conducts extensive tour of Kupwara

Director Agriculture Kashmir conducts extensive tour of Kupwara

Takes detailed review of physical/ financial progress under CAPEX, CSS KUPWARA, AUGUST 01:  The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today conducted a daylong extensive tour of district Kupwara to assess the impact of present climatic scenario on standing crops. During the tour, the Director also visited the Departmental Vegetable farm, Vegetable clusters and farmers’ […]

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US Navy says drone strike hit oil tanker off Oman

US Navy says drone strike hit oil tanker off Oman

DUBAI: US Navy explosive experts believe a drone strike targeted an oil tanker that came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, killing two on board, the American military said on Saturday. The strike on Thursday night on the oil tanker Mercer Street marks the first-known fatal attack after years of […]

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Maharashtra Reports Its 1st Case Of Zika Virus After A 50-Year-Old Woman Tests Positive

Maharashtra Reports Its 1st Case Of Zika Virus After A 50-Year-Old Woman Tests Positive

Maharashtra has reported its first case of Zika virus after a 50-year-old woman tested positive for the infection, officials said on Saturday. While appealing to people to not panic, state government officials said that the woman has completely recovered from the infection and that neither she nor her family members have any symptoms of the […]