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Z-Morh Tunnel Opens New Era for Year-Round Tourism in Sonamarg

Z-Morh Tunnel Opens New Era for Year-Round Tourism in Sonamarg

The inauguration of the Z-Morh Tunnel by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked optimism among tourism stakeholders, with many calling it a game-changer for Sonamarg’s economy. The tunnel, built at a cost of ?2,717 crore, is set to ensure all-season connectivity, particularly during harsh winters when heavy snowfall cuts off the region.     For decades, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

PM Modi Meets Engineers and Workers After Inaugurating Z-Morh Tunnel

PM Modi Meets Engineers and Workers After Inaugurating Z-Morh Tunnel

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday commended the efforts of engineers and construction workers who worked tirelessly to bring the Z-Morh Tunnel to fruition. After inaugurating the tunnel, PM Modi interacted with the workers and engineers involved in the project. The workers took photographs with the Prime Minister and briefed him on the tunnel’s […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Railway Division

Railway Division

Recently Prime Minister inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister for dedicating the new Jammu Railway Division. “This new division is very important from strategic point of view. It will also stimulate economic growth, employment generation, infrastructure development and creation of […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K | Four Police Officers Deputed To Prisons Deptt

J&K | Four Police Officers Deputed To Prisons Deptt

JAMMU, Jan 10: The  Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has deputed four police officers to the Prisons Department. Two of the deputed officers have also been posted as Superintendents of the District Jails in Kathua and Udhampur. AGENCIES

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YUVA survey

YUVA survey

Recently Chief Secretary said that his administration will embark on a prestigious project to identify 1.37 lakh entrepreneurs. The survey, to be done jointly by Labour & Employment (L&E) and Planning Departments, aims identification of around 1.37 lakh potential entrepreneurs besides seeking feedback from the existing enterprises. Present on the occasion were Vice Chancellors of […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Kashmir Continues To Reel Under Cold Conditions, Light Snowfall Expected Over Weekend

Kashmir Continues To Reel Under Cold Conditions, Light Snowfall Expected Over Weekend

 SRINAGAR, Jan 10:  Kashmir valley continued to be under the grip of cold conditions on Friday, with minimum temperatures settling several degrees below the freezing point, officials said.  There is a possibility of light snowfall, especially in the higher reaches, from Saturday, they added. Due to clear skies, Kashmir continued to experience sub-zero night temperatures, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Dignified return

Dignified return

Recently Deputy Chief Minister, reaffirmed that Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) are an integral part of the cultural and social fabric of Jammu and Kashmir and government is committed towards their dignified rehabilitation. He made these remarks while addressing a function on the side lines of his visit to Jagti Township. He was accompanied by Relief Commissioner […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Wind up INDIA bloc if it was for Lok Sabha polls only: CM Omar Abdullah

Wind up INDIA bloc if it was for Lok Sabha polls only: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar,: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the INDIA bloc should wind up if the alliance was for the Lok Sabha polls only.   Speaking to reporters, Omar,  said that it is unfortunate that not a single meeting of INDIA bloc was held for a long time now. “There is […]

 Crescent Kashmir

University Council Meeting

University Council Meeting

Recently Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha held University Council Meeting of University of Jammu. They deliberated on various matters of academic and administrative importance to further improve the overall functioning of the university. The meeting accorded in-principle approval to various agenda items and proposals including adoption and inclusion of several provisions as per the guidelines and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Sakina Itoo Calls MP Ruhulla’s Protest ‘Cheap Publicity Stunt’

Sakina Itoo Calls MP Ruhulla’s Protest ‘Cheap Publicity Stunt’

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, dismissed the recent protest led by MP Srinagar and senior National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdi outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s residence, calling it a “cheap publicity stunt.” Itoo, a member of the cabinet sub-committee reviewing Jammu and Kashmir’s Reservation Policy, criticised […]