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Protest at Jantar Mantar against imposition of PSA on political leaders in Kashmir

Protest at Jantar Mantar against imposition of PSA on political leaders in Kashmir

The protest, which was organised by a group of NGOs, youth alliances and students, also saw performances of traditional Kashmiri music and songs. Dozens gathered at Jantar Mantar Thursday to protest against the imposition of the Public Safety Act (PSA) on political leaders and residents in Kashmir. They also demanded restoration of Article 370 and internet […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Tourism on decline

Tourism on decline

Since the abrogation of article 370, on August 5, 2019, there has been virtually no tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. Tourism has been on decline not only in Kashmir valley but the impact is visible even in Jammu region. The clampdown of the government post abrogation of article 370 along with ban on internet resulted […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Second Batch Of Union Ministers To Visit J&K In April: Report

Second Batch Of Union Ministers To Visit J&K In April: Report

Srinagar The Centre plans to send a second batch of Union ministers to Jammu and Kashmir as part of its outreach to the newly carved Union Territory. Officials said the PMO will finalise the names in consultation with the home ministry, Economic Times reported. The dates of the visit could be announced soon after the end of […]

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Anti-encroachment drive in Jammu

Anti-encroachment drive in Jammu

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: To provide the sufficient space to the commuters, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu has ordered for launching an anti encroachment drive for smooth plying of vehicles and streamlining traffic movement in IInd phase w.e.f. 15-02-2020 to 28-02-2020 in the areas like Talab Tillo, Road, Narwal Area, Janipur Chowk Area,  Bus Stand – B.C. Road, […]

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Objectives of Fundamental Duties: DLSA Jammu hosts orientation prog for lawyers

Objectives of Fundamental Duties: DLSA Jammu hosts orientation prog for lawyers

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: District Legal Services Authority, Jammu under the aegis of J&K Legal Services Authority, organized one Day Orientation/Training Programme on ‘Objectives of   Fundamental Duties and its various aspects’ for Retainer Lawyers; Panel Lawyers; Para Legal Volunteers and Law students of different institutions, here at Conference Hall of District Court Complex Janipur. The Welcome […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Functions held at Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Budgam

Functions held at Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Budgam

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 20: On the eve of International Mother Tongue Day, the functions were organized in various districts of Kashmir division, today. AT SRINAGAR, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir in collaboration with Chief Education Office Srinagar organised a function to observe the day, at Girls Higher Secondary School Kothibagh Srinagar. Renowned Kashmiri poet and […]

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DDC inspects District Hospital Shopian

DDC inspects District Hospital Shopian

SHOPIAN FEBRUARY 20:  District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Choudhary Mohammad Yasin today took stock of ongoing developmental works of District Hospital Shopian being executed by Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC). During his visit, DDC inspected progress of work on academic block, administrative block, OPD, Operation Theatre, Surgical and other wards. He directed the […]

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DDC Pulwama directs for timely grievance redressal

PULWAMA, FEBRUARY 20: Continuing its weekly Phone-in-Call Programme, District Development Commissioner (DDC), Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer, today listened to scores of grievances on phone in presence of Additional Deputy Commissioners Pulwama, Tral, Awantipora and heads of the various departments. During the Programme, the callers from various areas of the district brought various developmental issues and grievances […]

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Geology and Mining Department in slumber:

Geology and Mining Department in slumber:

‘Self-styled’ Contractors loot hapless sand diggers Pulwama, KNT: Geology and Mining Department has miserably failed to check self-styled contractors who loot sand diggers to their content. Ironically, the department has not given any rights to these contractors and yet they demand royalty from sand diggers.   The sand diggers from Samboora, Kanahbal and Behibagh areas of […]

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Water scarcity hits summer capital Srinagar

Water scarcity hits summer capital Srinagar

 Srinagar,, KNT: With summer just about to begin the people in summer capital Srinagar are already anguished with routine water scarcity.    A source inside Public Health Engineering (PHE) department Rajbagh said that for the last more than two months, more than two lakh people are without water supply as government has failed to fix the […]