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Div Com reviews measures to combat the spread of COVID-19

Div Com reviews measures to combat the spread of COVID-19

JAMMU, MARCH 14: Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma today reviewed the measures put in place to prevent the spread of Corona virus, here at a meeting with concerned officers. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Mission Director National Health Mission, Commissioner JMC, DIG Jammu, SSP Jammu, Director Heath Services, CMO Jammu and other concerned […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K admin looks to revive traditional arts & crafts; incentivise weavers, artisans

J&K admin looks to revive traditional arts & crafts; incentivise weavers, artisans

Jammu, Mar 14  The Jammu and Kashmir administration has directed officials to put in place a robust mechanism for ensuring the revival and propagation of traditional arts and crafts, especially Pashmina weaving, an official spokesman said on Saturday. The direction was passed by K K Sharma, advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, while chairing the meetings […]

 Crescent Kashmir

If J-K has to progress, all political leaders under detention must be released: Ghulam Nabi Azad

If J-K has to progress, all political leaders under detention must be released: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said that if Jammu and Kashmir has to progress, then all political leaders under detention in Srinagar must be released. Azad, who spoke to media persons in the presence of National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah here, said: “If […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Cong leader Ghulam Nabi Azad meets Farooq Abdullah at his residence

Cong leader Ghulam Nabi Azad meets Farooq Abdullah at his residence

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad met National Conference (NC) president, Farooq Abdullah, at his residence here on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the three-time former chief minister Farooq met his son Omar Abdullah in the sub-jail in Srinagar where […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Farooq Meets Son Omar In Srinagar Sub-Jail

Farooq Meets Son Omar In Srinagar Sub-Jail

SRINAGAR – It was an emotional meeting when NC president Farooq Abdullah met his son Omar Abdullah in the sub-jail in Srinagar where he has been under detention for over the last seven months. Released on Friday after his detention under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) was revoked, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah drove from […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Srinagar-Jammu highway remains closed for third consecutive day

Srinagar-Jammu highway remains closed for third consecutive day

Srinagar The Srinagar- Jammu highway remained closed on Saturday for the third consecutive day due to landslides, a traffic official said. An official said that no vehicular movement would be allowed on the highway keeping the safety of travellers in mind. “The traffic was suspended on Thursday following landslides at many places along the highway […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Assistance

Assistance

There are hundreds of students from Jammu and Kashmir presently stranded in some countries where corona virus infection has taken lot of human toll. Most of such students are currently in Iran and recently parents of these students met Foreign Minister Jaishankar who had come to Srinagar. He assured them that the central government will […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Civilian injured in ceasefire violation in Mendhar sector

Civilian injured in ceasefire violation in Mendhar sector

Srinagar, Mar 14 : A civillian was injured in fresh ceasefire violation on LoC in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The injured person has been identified as Muhammad Rafiq (52), son of Alla Ditta, resident of Gohlad Mendhar. Officials said that he has bullet injury in his thigh and has been shifted to hospital […]

 Crescent Kashmir

After Release From Detention, Farooq Abdullah Visits Father’s Grave

After Release From Detention, Farooq Abdullah Visits Father’s Grave

Srinagar:  Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah visited his father Sheikh Abdullah’s grave, located on the banks of the Dal Lake at Hazratbal in Srinagar, shortly after being released from his 221-day detention on Friday. Accompanied by his wife Moile, grandson Adeem and other members of the family, Mr Abdullah offered prayers at […]

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JJM implementation: DC approves Rs 309.29 Cr

JJM implementation: DC approves Rs 309.29 Cr

BANDIPORA, MARCH 13:  The District Administration Bandipora approved Rs 309.29 Crore for implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) which envisages supply of 55 liters of piped water per person per day to every rural household of the district. The amount was approved during a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza, here today. The meeting […]