Crescent Kashmir

Kashmir under deep freeze, Srinagar shivers at minus 5.2°C on New Year

Kashmir under deep freeze, Srinagar shivers at minus 5.2°C on New Year

Srinagar: Severe cold conditions continued to grip Jammu and Kashmir with summer capital of the Valley recording a low of minus 5.2°C on the first day of the new year on Monday. A meteorological department official said that the minimum temperature in Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2°C against minus 3.4°C on the previous […]

 Crescent Kashmir

5-Day Vibrant Bhaderwah Winter Festival Concludes on a high note

5-Day Vibrant Bhaderwah Winter Festival Concludes on a high note

Bhaderwah earmarked as a destination for Weddings and Mice tourism DODA, DECEMBER 31: The Vibrant Bhaderwah Festival, a symbol of cultural splendour and winter charm in the Chenab Valley, culminated in a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration. This grand finale was marked by the sensational performance of Punjabi star Kaka. Thanks to the collaborative efforts […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Judicial Academy organizes workshop on “Civil Trials” for Civil Judges

Judicial Academy organizes workshop on “Civil Trials” for Civil Judges

JAMMU, DECEMBER 30: J&K Judicial Academy, under the patronage of Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy) and stewardship of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Chairperson, Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy and guidance of Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Justice Rahul Bharti and Justice Moksha Kazmi, […]

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Haris Rauf should be in Pakistan Test side, says Shahid Afridi

Haris Rauf should be in Pakistan Test side, says Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said fast bowler Haris Rauf should be playing in the three-Test series against Australia, where conditions would suit him, instead of the Big Bash League (BBL). White-ball specialist Rauf, who has played only one Test and nine first-class matches in his career, turned down an offer to be part of […]

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US military launches secretive space plane

US military launches secretive space plane

CAPE CANAVERAL: The US military’s secretive X-37B robot space plane blasted off from Florida on Thursday night on its seventh mission, the first launched atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket capable of delivering it to a higher orbit than ever before. The Falcon Heavy, composed of three liquid-fuelled rocket cores strapped together, roared off its […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Foggy Conditions Ease But Kashmir Continues To Reel Under Severe Cold

Foggy Conditions Ease But Kashmir Continues To Reel Under Severe Cold

Srinagar: Cold wave conditions continued as the minimum temperature settled below freezing point at most places in Kashmir but there was reduction in early morning fog that had affected the Valley for the past several days. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.8°C against minus 3.3°C on […]

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Commissioner Secretary IT participates in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Sahar, Kathua

Commissioner Secretary IT participates in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Sahar, Kathua

Distributes financial assistance among KCC, PMEGP, NRLM, MSME beneficiaries KATHUA, DECEMBER 29: Commissioner Secretary, IT and Information, Prerna Puri, today participated in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at panchayat Sahar of block Kathua. Deputy Commissioner, Rakesh Minhas, SSP, Shivdeep Singh Jamwal, Vice Chairman DDC, Raghunandan Singh, ACD, Kishore Singh Katoch, and other departmental heads besides […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Education in focus

Education in focus

Education is the top priority of the central government and J&K administration. Primary education in the schools is also in the focus of the government. Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting to review the implementation of PM SHRI Schools (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. On the occasion […]

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Secretary Transport holds public darbar at Tangmarg; Assures timely redressal of public issues

Secretary Transport holds public darbar at Tangmarg; Assures timely redressal of public issues

TANGMARG, DECEMBER 28: As a sequel towards taking the governance at people’s doorsteps, Secretary, Transport, Prasanna Ramaswamy G, today convened a public darbar at Tangmarg here. The event witnessed overwhelming response from all sections of the society where people apprised the Secretary of issues being faced by them seeking his intervention in redressing the same. […]

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Lt Governor & Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Inaugurate ‘Purple Festival’ a celebration of inclusion and diversity

Lt Governor & Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Inaugurate ‘Purple Festival’ a celebration of inclusion and diversity

This Festival of Inclusion will be a milestone in the journey of empowerment of Divyangjan in J&K UT. It will inspire every citizen to work unitedly for empowerment and rehabilitation of Divyangjan and to build an inclusive society: LG Sinha J&K Administration is committed to create an environment that provides equal opportunities and protects the […]