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Agri awareness

Agri awareness

  In order to focus on the agricultural economy in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central government has introduced a number of schemes under HADP. Recently, the Minister for Agriculture Production Department, said that successful implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) will revolutionise the agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Sakeena Masood conducts surprise inspection of SMHS Hospital, Super Speciality hospital Srinagar

Sakeena Masood conducts surprise inspection of SMHS Hospital, Super Speciality hospital Srinagar

Takes stock of medical care facilities, availability of essential services in both hospitals SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood, conducted surprise inspection of SMHS Hospital and Super Speciality Hospital Srinagar and took stock of medical care facilities and availability of essential services for patients. During her […]

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Amit Shah Condoles Death Of BJP MLA Devendra Singh Rana

Amit Shah Condoles Death Of BJP MLA Devendra Singh Rana

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday condoled the death of senior  Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader and MLA from Nagrota Assembly Devendra Singh Rana. Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets “I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of senior Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader and MLA from Nagrota Assembly Devendra Singh Rana. He […]

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Strict action

Strict action

Recently the Minister for Jal Shakti, said that we have a collective responsibility towards the welfare of people and should work towards achieving that goal in a transparent manner while involving the community at the local level. He made these remarks during a comprehensive maiden review meeting of the Jal Shakti department convened by the […]

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Javed Rana emphasises community based conservation efforts for revival of Markhor habitat

Javed Rana emphasises community based conservation efforts for revival of Markhor habitat

SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today asked the wildlife authorities to assess the impact of human activities and livestock grazing by non-traditional migratory herders on Markhor and its habitat. While travelling through Mughal road, the Minister visited the Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary in Shopian […]

 Crescent Kashmir

A dozen injured, several vehicles damaged as mob attacks MLA’s rally in Gurez

A dozen injured, several vehicles damaged as mob attacks MLA’s rally in Gurez

Gurez: At least a dozen people were injured after MLA Gurez Nazir Ahmad Khan’s rally was attacked by a mob in Gujran area of Tulail in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district last evening, officials said. An official said that the mob attacked the rally in Gujran, resulting in injuries to a dozen people, while several vehicles […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Focus on farming

Focus on farming

To review the achievements under different schemes and developmental activities being carried out in the district, Director Horticulture Jammu recently conducted a two day extensive tour of district Poonch. Accompanied by Anil Chhibber, MCC, the Director was   welcomed by Chief Horticulture Officer and other officers of the department. During the whirlwind tour, the Director visited […]

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12 Old Quarters Gutted In Fire In Jammu Outskirts

12 Old Quarters Gutted In Fire In Jammu Outskirts

JAMMU, Oct 29: Twelve quarters of displaced Kashmiri Pandits were gutted in a fire on the outskirts of  Jammu city on Tuesday. The fire reportedly started in one of the old quarters in the Purkhoo camp area and quickly spread, they said. Fire service personnel and equipment were rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze. Though […]

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Flags Off ‘Run for Unity’ at SKICC, Srinagar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Flags Off ‘Run for Unity’ at SKICC, Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ programme at the scenic back lawn of SKICC, Srinagar, on Tuesday. News agency KINS reported that the event witnessed the participation of officials from the civil administration, police, and CRPF, along with a significant number of young men and women who joined in to […]

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Winter preparedness

Winter preparedness

As the winter is approaching, Divisional commissioner Kashmir has reviewed the winter preparedness in all the districts. In view of Winter Season ahead, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir recently convened a meeting to review the preparation of the District Administrations and the civil departments to ensure timely  arrangements on ground for the convenience of general public across […]