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 Crescent Kashmir

Green cover

Recently LG Manoj Sinha on the international day of forest said that large population of tribal families in Jammu and Kashmir is dependent on forest produce With more than 55% green cover, Jammu Kashmir is ahead of many other states and UTs. He gave valuable suggestions for sustainable management of forests. He said the 2.5 […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, MARCH 27: Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle Jammu, JPDCL has informed that the power supply to Nanak Nagar, Railway Complex and their adjoining areas shall remain affected on March 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. Meanwhile, the Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to CTM Factory, GMC, Chackludan, Godrej Factory […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K govt endeavors to boost silk production by arming farmers with training, technology

J&K govt endeavors to boost silk production by arming farmers with training, technology

SRINAGAR, MARCH 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government is working under a multi pronged strategy towards revival and holistic development of Sericulture sector in the Union Territory. “Cocoon growers are being facilitated with requisite skill development training, latest technological interventions and related infrastructural support for transforming the sericulture industry in J&K”, maintained an official while […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Lt Governor chairs high-level meeting to review power scenario in J&K

Lt Governor chairs high-level meeting to review power scenario in J&K

JAMMU, MARCH 27: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review the power scenario in Jammu Kashmir, today at Civil Secretariat. The Lt Governor appraised the multi-pronged strategies to meet the high electricity demand in the summer season and directed for integrating reforms for making the Power sector robust and resilient. The […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Two linemen electrocuted in Bandipora receiving station, hospitalized

Two linemen electrocuted in Bandipora receiving station, hospitalized

Bandipora : Two linemen of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) were critically injured on Sunday late evening after they received an electric shock at Panzigam receiving station in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. An official told that the duo was critically injured after they were electrocuted while repairing the high voltage electricity line at the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Mega Job Fair

Mega Job Fair

Mega Job Fair is conducted by the government in Jammu and Kashmir and is providing on spot placements to the job aspirants. Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir e-inaugurated Divisional level Mega Job Fair at Sgr Exhibition Ground, 3000 jobs on offer by 110 private companies; 542 placements made onspot Thousands of young jobseekers […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

SRINAGAR, MARCH 25: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Grid Station Lisser shall remain affected on March 26 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to receiving station Panzgam shall remain affected on March 27 from 10 am to 4 pm. Likewise, the power supply to receiving stations […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Youth found dead in Srinagar

Youth found dead in Srinagar

A youth from Rambagh area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district was found dead on Saturday morning, officials said. They said that the body was spotted by locals, who later informed the police. They said that a team police reached to the spot and the body was shifted to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities. They […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J-K: One died, 6 injured in ‘mortar shell blast’ inside factory

J-K: One died, 6 injured in ‘mortar shell blast’ inside factory

One person died and six others were injured in a mortar shell blast inside a factory in the Samba district on Saturday, officials said. A police official confirmed the death of one person and identified him as Mohan Lal. He said six persons injured in the incident inside the factory namely “Subash Chandra and Sons” […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Large-scale production

Large-scale production

  In order to provide a boost to the farmers having small land holdings, the government is trying to introduce new technology. To achieve these objectives, several activities will be undertaken including establishing demonstration units for large-scale production, introducing new technologies such as hydroponics and vertical farming, promoting commercial cultivation, strengthening existing processing units, capacity […]