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South Kashmir: 2nd militant surrenders after hectic persuasion: IGP Kashmir

South Kashmir: 2nd militant surrenders after hectic persuasion: IGP Kashmir

One militant was killed while another militant surrendered before security forces in an ongoing operation in Noorpora area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told GNS that one militant was killed in intial exchange of firing, while the second militant who was trapped inside the encounter site […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Day 154: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 36 domestic flights with 4,211 passengers aboard

Day 154: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 36 domestic flights with 4,211 passengers aboard

JAMMU, OCTOBER 26: On day 154 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 36 domestic flights with 4,211 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1541 passengers aboard 15 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 21 domestic flights with about 2670 passengers aboard […]

 Crescent Kashmir

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 7,15,353 stranded JK residents; 5,75,061 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 7,15,353 stranded JK residents; 5,75,061 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains

JAMMU, OCTOBER 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 7,15,353 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur  and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Tral gunfight: One militant killed, op on

Tral gunfight: One militant killed, op on

One militant has been killed in an ongoing gunfight in Noorpora area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday evening, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). A senior police officer told GNS that one militant has been killed in ongoing gunfight, however identity of the militant is yet to be […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K youth inherently talented, UT Government committed to provide necessary handholding to facilitate & nurture their capabilities: Lt Governor

J&K youth inherently talented, UT Government committed to provide necessary handholding to facilitate & nurture their capabilities: Lt Governor

Government is aiming to operate youth engagement programmes in the field of Sports, Livelihood generation, Recreation, Education, Counselling to effectively support & encourage young individuals “Youth empowerment is imperative for a better tomorrow. When we empower youth, we empower the future of the Nation”: LG   Asks Officers to build an atmosphere of trust and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

29 travelers among 364 new covid-19 cases in J&K, tally crosses 92K mark

29 travelers among 364 new covid-19 cases in J&K, tally crosses 92K mark

Srinagar, Oct 26 : 29 travelers were among 364 new covid-19 cases reported in last 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total count to 92225. Among the fresh cases, officials told that 147 were reported from Jammu Division and 217 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 76 cases, Budgam […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Awantipora

Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Awantipora

A gunfight broke out between militants and the government forces in Noorpora area of Awantipora belt in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday evening, reported a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO). An unidentified official told the agency that a joint team of Police, army’s 42 Rashtriya Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force launched […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J-K: ACB files charge sheet against policeman in 4-year-old graft case

J-K: ACB files charge sheet against policeman in 4-year-old graft case

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a charge sheet against a policeman for accepting a bribe of Rs 59,000 for the release of an arrested person in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, the agency’s spokesperson said. The charge sheet was filed against Head Constable Khurhseed Ahmad, presently posted at District Police Lines, Poonch, before […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Police booked advocate Deepika Rajawat for ‘hurting’ religious sentiments in JK

Police booked advocate Deepika Rajawat for ‘hurting’ religious sentiments in JK

Jammu and Kashmir police confirmed on Monday that they have booked an advocate for ‘hurting’ the religious sentiments of a community. Police sources said advocate Deepika Singh Rajawat has been booked under sections 295A and 505 (b) (2) of the IPC for creating enmity and hatred between different classes of people. News agency IANS quoting […]

 Crescent Kashmir

LAHDC polls: BJP wins 6 out of seven in Nubra Valley

LAHDC polls: BJP wins 6 out of seven in Nubra Valley

Leh: The Leh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious on six out of seven in Nubra valley in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC). An official said that BJP has won six seats out of seven at Nubra Valley, the result of which has been declared. He said that an independent […]