Crescent Kashmir

JKSSB conducts Phase-I of objective type test for Class-IV Posts

JKSSB conducts Phase-I of objective type test for Class-IV Posts

Board bars 3 candidates for 3 years from participating in SSB exams for indulging in malpractice during exam JAMMU, FEBRUARY 27: The J&K Services Selection Board conducted phase first of objective type written examination for the Class IV post today from 12 noon to 2 pm. A statement issued here by SSB said that the […]

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Even after ceasefire agreement anti-militancy operations to continue in Kashmir

Even after ceasefire agreement anti-militancy operations to continue in Kashmir

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar The Army has said that they will continue their anti-militancy operations in Kashmir as the ceasefire agreement has no bearing on such operations being conducted by them. Earlier whenever such ceasefire agreements used to happen, it was always followed by suspension of anti-militancy operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Most of […]

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Jasprit Bumrah Released Ahead Of Fourth India Vs England Test Match

Jasprit Bumrah Released Ahead Of Fourth India Vs England Test Match

Days ahead of the fourth and final Test against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released Jasprit Bumrah. According to a BCCI release, the 27-year-old made a request to the Indian cricket board to be released. The reason is said to be personal. “Accordingly, the fast bowler has been released […]

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UN Council adopts resolution for equitable access to vaccines

UN Council adopts resolution for equitable access to vaccines

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council gave unanimous approval on Friday to a resolution calling for improved access to Covid-19 vaccines in conflict-hit or impoverished countries. It was the second resolution on the pandemic passed by the council since it began a year ago. In a rare gesture, it was co-sponsored by all 15 members […]

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Farmers’ Stir: UN Criticises Centre For Police Action Against Journalists, Activists

Farmers’ Stir: UN Criticises Centre For Police Action Against Journalists, Activists

Expressing hope for an “equitable solution” to the farmers’ “crisis”, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said the farmers’ protests highlight the need for governments to consult all stakeholders before introducing any new legislations. Bachelet made the comments while updating the UN Human Rights Council on recent human rights issues in more than 50 countries, […]

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Srinagar-Jammu national highway closed after fresh landslides

Srinagar-Jammu national highway closed after fresh landslides

The authorities on Saturday suspended the vehicular movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway due to landslides and shooting stones at several places of Ramban district. An official said that due to landslides and shooting stones at Magerkot, the tarffic movement has been suspended on the highway-connecting Kashmir valley with rest of the country. He said that […]

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Finally peace

Finally peace

Will there be finally peace and tranquility in Jammu and Kashmir as India and Pakistan have decided to go for a ceasefire agreement and the newspaper reports suggest that both countries will hold further negotiations so that they live like neighbors. The people of Jammu and Kashmir will benefit from such friendship of India and […]

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JK reports 85 new positive cases, 123527 recovered so far

JK reports 85 new positive cases, 123527 recovered so far

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26-The Government on Thursday informed that 85 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 16from Jammu division and 69 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 126286.Also 01 COVID-19 death has been reported from Kashmir Division. Moreover, 101 more […]

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Farooq Khan inspects Quality Control Laboratory Lalmandi; Asks for further adding to its capacity, strength

Farooq Khan inspects Quality Control Laboratory Lalmandi; Asks for further adding to its capacity, strength

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today inspected Quality Control Laboratory at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, Srinagar. Advisor visited various units of the laboratory including Fertilizer Quality Control Lab, Pesticide Quality Control Lab and Organic/Bio-Fertilizer Quality Control Lab. Director Agriculture, Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, accompanied the Director. During the inspection, Advisor exhorted upon […]

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Tokyo Olympics organisers warn against big gatherings during torch relay

Tokyo Olympics organisers warn against big gatherings during torch relay

TOKYO: The Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee said on Thursday they could suspend the upcoming torch relay should big gatherings raise coronavirus infection risks, asking spectators to support by clapping. The toned-down torch relay, which will begin on March 25 and travel through Japan, will be broadcast live to avoid gatherings on streets, Yukihiko Nunomura, senior […]