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 Crescent Kashmir

Experts say though covid has receded, cannot be called as endemic

Experts say though covid has receded, cannot be called as endemic

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar The sharp decline in Omicron Variant cases in various parts is being described by the experts and scientists as the fluctuations in the infections, but said that it cannot be called as endemic as the scientific temperament will not allow them to consider it to have entered into the endemic […]

 Crescent Kashmir

ICDS scheme

ICDS scheme

The government of Jammu and Kashmir is very keen to review the functioning of ICDS and recently Advisor to LG has sought explanation on arbitrary engagement of individuals by district offices. He recently reviewed the functioning of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) of the Social Welfare Department. He emphasized that the ICDS is aimed […]

 Crescent Kashmir

No proposal to re-appoint retiring CE as ED in PDD: Govt

No proposal to re-appoint retiring CE as ED in PDD: Govt

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 14: As some associations of Power Engineers have expressed their apprehension over the alleged re-appointment of a retiring Chief Engineer (CE) on the post of Executive Director (ED) in Power Development Department (PDD). The department in this context clarifies that there is no such proposal under the consideration of the Government.

 Crescent Kashmir

Div-Com kick starts event from snow covered Aharbal; flags-off trekkers group, inaugurates multiple Snow games

Div-Com kick starts event from snow covered Aharbal; flags-off trekkers group, inaugurates multiple Snow games

KULGAM, FEBRUARY 14: Winter Carnival, the festival to showcase the beauty of Kulgam for its recreational and adventure potential commenced today with a colourful start from the Snow-covered Aharbal tourist destination, here. The Winter Carnival was thrown open by Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole in presence of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

At 245, J&K Reports Lowest Single Day Covid Tally In 41 Days

At 245, J&K Reports Lowest Single Day Covid Tally In 41 Days

No Death In Last 24 Hours, Active Cases Decline To Less Than 5000: Officials Jammu and Kashmir reported 245 fresh covid-19 cases, lowest daily count in 41 days, even as there was no death to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said, 160 of the cases were reported from […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Booster shot should be given in six months says DAK

Booster shot should be given in six months says DAK

By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday has appealed to authorities that they should shorten the timeline of the booster dose from nine months to six months in order to avoid the spread of infection. Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) said that if the authorities will give the booster dose after six […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Wetlands and their importance

Wetlands and their importance

The biodiversity of Kashmir valley is deeply dependent on the water bodies and wetlands which have diminished with time here because of the encroachments and land filling. Recently the government of Jammu and Kashmir has tried to retrieve these water bodies and wetlands and have started removing the encroachments in and around them. In this […]

 Crescent Kashmir

DDC chairperson, BBBP Abhiyan J&K In-charge, former president Bar Association Jammu, President JD(U) J&K call on Lt Governor

DDC chairperson, BBBP Abhiyan J&K In-charge, former president Bar Association Jammu, President JD(U) J&K call on Lt Governor

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 13: Ms Safina Baig, DDC Chairperson Baramulla; Ms Rekha Sharma, BJP leader and Chairperson Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan, J&K UT; President  JD(U) J&K and former President JKHC Bar Association, Jammu, today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan. Ms Rekha Sharma accompanied by Vice-Chairpersons, BBBP Abhiyan, J&K UT, Ms Gurmeet […]

 Crescent Kashmir

440 Fresh Covid-19 Cases In J&K, 1 Death In J&K

440 Fresh Covid-19 Cases In J&K, 1 Death In J&K

Jammu and Kashmir reported 440 fresh covid-19 cases while one person succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said, 276 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 164 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 450771. Giving district wise details, Srinagar reported 92 cases, Baramulla […]

 Crescent Kashmir

PDP’s Political Affairs Committee meets to discuss initial report of delimitation commission

PDP’s Political Affairs Committee meets to discuss initial report of delimitation commission

Srinagar: A meeting of the PDP’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC), the highest decision-making body of the party, is underway here on Sunday to discuss the report of the delimitation commission for Jammu and Kashmir and the future strategy of the party.   The PAC of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is meeting under the chairmanship […]