Crescent Kashmir

Mughal Road Closed After Fresh Bout Of Snowfall

Mughal Road Closed After Fresh Bout Of Snowfall

JAMMU, Jan 23: The vital Mughal Road connecting the Kashmir Valley with the Pir Panjal region has been closed for traffic following a fresh bout of snowfall. Several inches of snow were recorded around Pir Ki Gal area on the highway overnight, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures and suspend vehicular movement. AGENCIES

 Crescent Kashmir

Lt Governor attends 14th National Voters’ Day celebration in Jammu

Lt Governor attends 14th National Voters’ Day celebration in Jammu

This year’s theme– ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote For Sure’ re-affirms the ideals of the founding fathers of the Constitution and power of the people in decision-making and shaping their own destiny: LG Sinha LG appeals to all the officers at the registration office to ensure that every eligible citizen is included in the electoral […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JANUARY 25: Chief Engineer, (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Ramban, Assar, Maitra, Trungle and adjoining areas will remain affected on January 27 from 9 am to 5.30 pm. Meanwhile, the Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to BB Town, Kaluchack, Old Complex Industry and […]

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It is our commitment to wipe tear from every eye and ensure happy and successful life for every family: LG Sinha

It is our commitment to wipe tear from every eye and ensure happy and successful life for every family: LG Sinha

Appointment letters handed over to 209 candidates of J&K selected through Combined Competitive Exams; 885 compassionate appointment letters released Lt Governor expresses Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for giving highest priority to overall progress of J&K UT Today, 885 compassionate appointment letters were released, which is a testimony to our commitment to ensure […]

 Crescent Kashmir

SEHAT Scheme

SEHAT Scheme

The interventions by the Central government in the healthcare system have shown remarkable changes on the ground. Recently Secretary Health and Medical Education (H&ME), chaired a meeting to review implementation of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY/ SEHAT scheme in Jammu & Kashmir. CEO State Health Agency (SHA), Sanjiv Gadkar, presented a comprehensive overview of scheme’s implementation across […]

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Night Temp Records increase amid forecast for light rain, snow in Kashmir

Night Temp Records increase amid forecast for light rain, snow in Kashmir

Srinagar: Night temperature recorded a slight increase on Thursday amid forecast for isolated to scattered light rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir in next few days. Isolated to fairly widespread light rain and snow has been predicted for subsequent two daysThe MeT office has also issued an advisory in wake of the weather system […]

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Sarmad Hafeez chairs public grievances redress camp, Viksit Bharat Sankalp event at Shopian

Sarmad Hafeez chairs public grievances redress camp, Viksit Bharat Sankalp event at Shopian

Reaffirms govt’s resolve of providing accessible, responsive administration to people: Secretary SHOPIAN, JANUARY 24: Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department, Sarmad Hafeez, today chaired a public grievances redressal camp besides participating in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra event here at Shopian. Deputy Commissioner, Shopian,Faz Lul Haseeb was also present on the occasion. Delegations including District Development […]

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Scientific Beekeeping

Scientific Beekeeping

Recently Director Agriculture Kashmir, inaugurated seven days divisional level training programme (DLTP) on scientific beekeeping under (NBHM) at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi Srinagar. The inaugural session of the week-long program was attended by beekeepers, students and officers of the department. He highlighted the importance of small scale Agri- Cottage industries like beekeeping, Mushroom Cultivation and other […]

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Farooq, Omar Leave For Saudi Arabia For Umrah

Farooq, Omar Leave For Saudi Arabia For Umrah

JAMMU, Jan 24: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah, both former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, have departed for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, also known as the ”minor Haj”. Omar Abdullah, the National Conference vice president, posted a picture of his father with him in a flight on various […]

 Crescent Kashmir

After Long Dry Spell, Weatherman Predicts Snowfall In J&K

After Long Dry Spell, Weatherman Predicts Snowfall In J&K

SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Even as intense dry cold gripped Kashmir and Jammu recorded below normal temperatures on Wednesday, the MeT department said that the long dry spell was likely to end by this weekend. The Meteorological (Met) department has forecast snow/rain in plains as well as in the higher reaches between January 26 to February […]