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 Crescent Kashmir

Preservation of water bodies

Preservation of water bodies

The government of Jammu and Kashmir is giving special attention to the preservation of water bodies and has also removed a lot of illegal constructions in and around these water sources. Srinagar city has a lot of water bodies and Lakes and most of them have the problem of illegal constructions and it needs a […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Lt Governor launches first of its kind QR Code based mechanism for certification & labeling of handmade carpets of J&K

Lt Governor launches first of its kind QR Code based mechanism for certification & labeling of handmade carpets of J&K

With the unique QR Code, customers can verify authenticity and other requisite details of carpets produced in UT J&K Handicrafts are repository of India’s creative traditions, serving as cultural expression for centuries; This creative tradition is strikingly visible in handmade carpets with intricate designs & subtle shades, says Lt Governor With the help of modern […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K Govt signs MoC with New Zealand G2G for transforming Sheep Farming Sector in the UT

J&K Govt signs MoC with New Zealand G2G for transforming Sheep Farming Sector in the UT

Overarching objective of MoC is to improve farmers’ remuneration, transfer of technology, marketing & value addition of sheep products of J&K: Lt Governor New Zealand is an important partner of India’s expanding relationship globally, says the LG We attach special values to our ties not only because of deep bonding & cultural affinities but also […]

 Crescent Kashmir

At 547, Covid-19 Cases Drop To 33-Day Low In J&K, 7 Persons Die

At 547, Covid-19 Cases Drop To 33-Day Low In J&K, 7 Persons Die

Active Cases Decline To Less Than 10000 Daily Covid cases in Jammu and Kashmir fell to 33-day low, with 547 infections reported in the last 24 hours even as seven persons succumbed to the virus during the time, officials said on Thursday. They said 307 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Mercury Drops Below Freezing Point in Kashmir, Minus 10.4°C In Gulmarg

Mercury Drops Below Freezing Point in Kashmir, Minus 10.4°C In Gulmarg

Night temperatures dropped below freezing point in Kashmir with Gulmarg recording a low of minus 10.4°C on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here told GNS Srinagar, the summer capital of the J&K, recorded a low of minus 0.1°C against last night’s 0.6°C, he said. Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, witnessed a low […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Car damages in a mysterious fire incident

Car damages in a mysterious fire incident

A car was damaged in a mysterious fire incident in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The incident occurred at Kanjinag village. Sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the owner of the Alto 800 had parked his vehicle on the roadside. The car was damaged in a mysterious fire incident. Sources added […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Minor girl from Sgr killed in Awantipora accident

Minor girl from Sgr killed in Awantipora accident

A minor girl from Srinagar was killed in road accident in Awantipora area of Pulwama district on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a vehicle bearing registeration number JK18B-6101 met with an accident at Chersoo in Awantipora area in which a minor girl received critical injuries. He said that the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Poor road connectivity

Poor road connectivity

There is a lot of poor road connectivity in Jammu city and the government has recently decided to take action against the engineers who have not implemented the orders for the road restoration. In this direction recently Divisional Commissioner Jammu has directed the engineers that the road from Panjthirthi to Gujjar Nagar (Circular Road) and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 09: Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to PHE, Samleh, Rakh, Karandi, Kalibari, Ramnagar shall remain affected on February 10 from 10 am to 3 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Arazi Samba, Dansal Mandi, Trilokan di Chapri, Tahlora Mandi, Sangwali Mandi, Garh Mandi shall remain […]

 Crescent Kashmir

DC Srinagar conducts extensive tour of Khonmoh; inspects developmental works

DC Srinagar conducts extensive tour of Khonmoh; inspects developmental works

Model Panchayat level SWMP to come up at Khonmoh; CFC to be made functional within 2 weeks SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 09: In order to have an on the spot resolution of public issues and to inspect the progress of ongoing developmental works, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday conducted an extensive tour of […]