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Govt Orders Restructuring Of R&B Department

Govt Orders Restructuring Of R&B Department

Srinagar: The Government on Friday ordered restructuring of Public Works (R&B) Department by way of re-organisation of cadre and rationalization of jurisdiction of its subordinate and field offices by making them co-terminus with territorial limits of divisions, districts and blocks of the Jammu and Kashmir. According to a government order, a copy of which lies […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JANUARY 6: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to SMVDU University Campus shall remain affected on January 07 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Chatha, Bhour Camp, Govindpura, Khandwal, SKUAST and adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 07 from 9 am to 3 […]

 Crescent Kashmir

80 percent work on dog sterilisation facility at Tengpora completed: SMC Commissioner

80 percent work on dog sterilisation facility at Tengpora completed: SMC Commissioner

Srinagar: Srinagar Municipal Corporation Commissioner Athar Amir Khan on Friday said that around 80 percent work has been completed on dog sterilisation facility in Tengpora area of Srinagar. Talking to reporters here, Khan, said the Corporation was working hard to control dog population in the City and for that several initiatives have been taken. He […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Minimum Temp Improves Slightly In J&K, Possibility Of Snowfall Over Few Days From Saturday

Minimum Temp Improves Slightly In J&K, Possibility Of Snowfall Over Few Days From Saturday

SRINAGAR, Jan 6: There was some respite from the intense cold conditions in Kashmir as the minimum temperature improved slightly even as the Valley braces up for a possible wet weather spell for a few days from Saturday, officials said on Friday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday night against […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Youth in focus

Youth in focus

While the government of Jammu and Kashmir is stressing on providing skill training to the youth, the Chief Secretary has recently asked his officers to help the youth to get self employed in different sectors. Principal Secretary, SDD, recently gave insights about the training to be started by the department to upskill the youth identified […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolts J-K

Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolts J-K

A moderate earthquake was felt across parts of Jammu and Kashmir this evening. Tremors, measuring 5.8 on Richter scale, were felt for several seconds at around 7:58 pm. The epicentre of the earthquake was Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (70.83°E 36.47°N). There were no immediate reports of any injury or damage to any property received from […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JANUARY 5: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu today issued revised curtailment schedule for 11 KV Urban feeders of JPDCL distribution till further orders. The feeders are divided into four groups which are X and Y. The power supply to the Feeders under Group X in respect of STD Udhampur, which are Dabbar, Generation Colony, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Kashmir Valley Under Deep Freeze As Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night At Minus 6.4°C

Kashmir Valley Under Deep Freeze As Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night At Minus 6.4°C

SRINAGAR, Jan 5: Severe cold conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar and Kupwara experiencing season’s coldest night on Thursday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 6.4°C against last night’s minus 5.2°C. Today’s minimum temperature was 4.3°C below normal and surpassed the previous lowest temperature that was recorded […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Strict action

Strict action

Deputy Commissioner Srinagar in a recent meeting has asked police and different wings of administration to take strict action on the ground against drug peddlers so that the youth are saved from this menace. He said Religious Heads, Influencers and Parents have an important role to keep the youngsters away from the use of drugs […]

 Crescent Kashmir

DAK urges people to take precautions to reduce risk of high BP in winter

DAK urges people to take precautions to reduce risk of high BP in winter

With continuous dip in temperatures to sub-zero levels in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said chilly weather puts people at greater risk of high blood pressure. In a statement, DAK president Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan said falling temperatures in winter cause hike in blood pressure which increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, […]