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First of its kind ‘Back to the Village’ program being organized across J&K from June 20

First of its kind ‘Back to the Village’ program being organized across J&K from June 20

Srinagar;In a first of its kind, the J&K Government has embarked on an ambitious initiative of reaching out to the people at the grassroots level through a programme named as ‘Back to the Village’. The programme is being organized from June 20-27, 2019 across all Panchayats of the state Chief Secretary reviews preparations with Administrative […]

 Crescent Kashmir

ACB registers FIR against Deputy Mayour Srinagar, JK Bank officers, Govt officials

ACB registers FIR against Deputy Mayour Srinagar, JK Bank officers, Govt officials

Srinagar:Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against deputy Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation, J&K Bank and government officials for illegal appropriation of subsidy with inflated project cost for establishment of CA storage at Lassipora, Pulwama. According to the statement on Saturday, a case FIR No. 3/2019 u under section 5(1) (d) P.C Act Samvat 2006, […]

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Joe Root’s second World Cup century helps England thrash West Indies

Joe Root’s second World Cup century helps England thrash West Indies

SOUTHAMPTON: England has bagged a convincing victory in their match against West Indies. Jofra Archer took three wickets as England bowled tightly to dismiss West Indies for a below par 212 in their Cricket World Cup match on Friday. Nicholas Pooran top-scored for the Windies with 63 but after struggling to 55-3, they never broke free […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K Bank launches ‘Premium Savings Bank Account’ scheme

J&K Bank launches ‘Premium Savings Bank Account’ scheme

1Srinagar, : To meet the requirements of high net worth individuals, J&K Bank today launched Premium Savings Bank Account scheme- a tailor-made product with special add-ons, freebies and discounts in fee / charges at the Corporate Headquarter of the Bank. Customized to address the needs of different sets of prospective customers, the account has an Average […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Conduct beat patrolling of Jhelum embankments regularly: Div Com to DCs

Conduct beat patrolling of Jhelum embankments regularly: Div Com to DCs

Srinagar;In order to combat flood situation arising due to recent rainfall across the valley, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan on Thursday directed all Deputy Commissioners of the valley to conduct beat patrolling of Jhelum embankments, other rivers and streams on a regular basis which are flowing in their respective districts. Conduct beat patrolling […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Traffic on Sgr-Jmu suspended as fresh landslides hit Ramban area

Traffic on Sgr-Jmu suspended as fresh landslides hit Ramban area

Srinagar,: The fresh landslides in Ramban area has forced the authorities to suspend the traffic on Srinagar-Jammu highway while as the authorities claim to have pressed men and machinery to clear the roads. The landslides triggered by incessant rains occurred in Ramban area, which has resulted in the closure of 300 km long Srinagar-Jammu highway, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Unconditional talks

Unconditional talks

  For the first time State Governor Satya Pal Malik has asked militants to shun the path of violence and come for the talks on table without any conditions. The press briefing of the Governor has come at a time when the Central Interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma has come back to Kashmir Valley to reinitiate the […]

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Anantnag attack sends security grid into a tizzy in Kashmir

Anantnag attack sends security grid into a tizzy in Kashmir

Srinagar, : The deadly suicide attack at KP Road in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district that left five CRPF men dead and a police officer critically injured on Wednesday has sent the security agencies in Kashmir into a tizzy with the Governor S P Malik’s security advisor—K Vijay Kumar stating that the security policy for the […]

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Mirwaiz holds meeting at headquarters, concerned over killings across Kashmir

Mirwaiz holds meeting at headquarters, concerned over killings across Kashmir

Srinagar:The Hurriyat (m) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on expressed anguish and concern over the killings across the valley during the meeting at party headquarters in Srinagar. During the meeting, Mirwaiz also reiterated that political engagement is the most effective way to move forward and end painful “bloodshed”. He also urged leaders of India and Pakistan […]

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Work for greater interests of state: Dr Farooq Abdullah to party functionaries

Work for greater interests of state: Dr Farooq Abdullah to party functionaries

Srinagar;Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the state is facing unprecedented challenge saying that the need of the hour calls for keeping personal interests aside for the greater interests of the party and the state. Party president while addressing a provincial committee meet of Kashmir province said that the […]