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Timeline

Timeline

All the district heads in Jammu and Kashmir are stressing for the completion of different projects within the stipulated timelines. Recently District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, convened a meeting of officers at the DC office, here to review the physical and financial progress of works under various components of the District Capex Budget 2024-25. The […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Army Soldiers Open Fire After Observing Suspicious Movement Near LoC In J&K’s Poonch

Army Soldiers Open Fire After Observing Suspicious Movement Near LoC In J&K’s Poonch

JAMMU, Dec 5: An Army ambush party opened fire after observing suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The troops on ambush duty along the possible infiltration routes picked up suspicious movement near Bagyaldara village late on Wednesday night and fired a few […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Zojila Freezes at -18°C as Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh brace for Winter’s Wrath

Zojila Freezes at -18°C as Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh brace for Winter’s Wrath

Srinagar: With winter tightening its grip, Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh are witnessing a significant fall in temperatures plunging below normal adding to the frost.The majestic Zojila Pass emerged as the coldest spot of the night at a staggering -18.0°C. Night temperatures in areas like Shopian were (-5.5°C), Pahalgam (-5.3°C) and Sonamarg (-4.9°C) offered no respite […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Properties of drug peddlers worth crores attached in Srinagar: Police

Properties of drug peddlers worth crores attached in Srinagar: Police

Srinagar,: Srinagar Police has attached properties worth more than 3 crores belonging to drug peddlers under the provisions of section 68 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.   According to a statement, , police has attached a three-storied residential house worth Rs 65 lakh of a drug peddler namely Abdul Ahad Bhat son of […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Srinagar Records Minus 2.0°C

Srinagar Records Minus 2.0°C

SRINAGAR: The minimum temperature dropped further across the Valley, with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recording the season’s coldest night at minus 2.0 degrees Celsius. Pahalgam, a renowned tourist destination, recorded a low of minus 4.8 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department (MeT) reported that Qazigund, known as the gateway to Kashmir, recorded […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Private sector

Private sector

Private sector of education in J&K is showing visible progress on every front. Recently Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Tribal Affairs, presided over the annual day and prize distribution ceremony of RM Public School, Jammu, titled ‘Aarangam,’ held at the Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. He applauded the hard work […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Srinagar Gunfight: Militant Killed In Dachigam, Operation On

Srinagar Gunfight: Militant Killed In Dachigam, Operation On

SRINAGAR – One unidentified militant has been killed in an overnight gunfight in Dachigam area of Harwan in Srinagar district on Tuesday.   A top police officer said that a specific input was recieved by police and security forces and further cordon and search operation was launched on Monday late evening in Dachigam area.   […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Welfare requirements

Welfare requirements

Recently District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, visited Aglar Fruit Mandi at Shopian in order to take firsthand appraisal of requirements of various developmental initiatives along with welfare measures for traders, transporters and growers. The DDC was apprised by President Growers & Traders Association about the need for infrastructure upgradation in the Mandi including Protection Wall, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Hurriyat Chief Welcomes Move To Seize Drug Peddlers’ Assets In Kashmir

Hurriyat Chief Welcomes Move To Seize Drug Peddlers’ Assets In Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Dec 2: Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday welcomed the administration’s move to confiscate properties of drug peddlers in Kashmir as part of its efforts to eradicate the menace of narcotics from the Valley. Addressing a religious gathering at a mosque here, Farooq appreciated the police’s intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Welfare requirements

Welfare requirements

Recently District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, visited Aglar Fruit Mandi at Shopian in order to take firsthand appraisal of requirements of various developmental initiatives along with welfare measures for traders, transporters and growers. The DDC was apprised by President Growers & Traders Association about the need for infrastructure upgradation in the Mandi including Protection Wall, […]