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Advisor Bhatnagar reviews progress on finalisation of modalities for imparting training to newly identified youth under B2V4

Advisor Bhatnagar reviews progress on finalisation of modalities for imparting training to newly identified youth under B2V4

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 29: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired a meeting to review the progress on finalisation of modalities for imparting training to newly identified youth under Back to Village-4 (B2V4) programme at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo; Principal Secretary, Skill […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Beekeeping ventures emerging as new hope for J&K youth

Beekeeping ventures emerging as new hope for J&K youth

NBHM aims to promote Beekeeping, self-sustaining employment avenues in rural areas SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 29: Beekeeping ventures across J&K have emerged as epitome of new business among the local unemployed youth. Many people in Jammu and Kashmir, most of them youth, are able to earn a livelihood, because of honey bee colonies that have come up […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Leopard takes shelter beneath vehicle in Chadoora, creates panic

Leopard takes shelter beneath vehicle in Chadoora, creates panic

Srinagar : Panic has gripped Doulatpora Chadoora as a leopard has taken shelter beneath a vehicle in the area which falls in the central Kashmir’s Budgam district, reports said on Tuesday. They said that the leopard is apparently is full-grown one and continues to rest inside the vehicle, creating panic among the locals. A wildlife […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Amid mist, Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 2.2°C

Amid mist, Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 2.2°C

Srinagar, Nov 29: Freezing weather conditions show no signs of abating in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh as Srinagar recorded the season’s coldest night at minus 2.2°C on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that amidst mist this morning, the summer capital of J&K surpassed previous lowest of minus 2.1°C recorded only on Sunday […]

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Gharana Wetland

Gharana Wetland

Jammu has a jewel in the form of Gharana Wetland which is home to thousands of migratory birds during the winter season. In order to make the habitat of birds better in Jammu region, recently Commissioner Secretary Forest inspected ongoing works in Gharana Wetland which is famous for migratory birds during winter. He appreciated the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Mehbooba Mufti vacates Gupkar residence, shifts to private house at Khimber

Mehbooba Mufti vacates Gupkar residence, shifts to private house at Khimber

Srinagar: Former chief minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehboob Mufti vacated from her Gupkar residence on Monday and shifted to a private house. PDP spokesperson, Najam-Us-Saqib while said Mehbooba Mufti has vacated from Gupkar residence today and has shifted to a private residence in Khimber locality. Jammu and Kashmir administration had asked Mehbooba […]

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Portugal’s Santos crossing his fingers as injury worries mount

Portugal’s Santos crossing his fingers as injury worries mount

AL RAYYAN: Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he hoped central defender Danilo Pereira would not be sidelined with injury for long and there were also fitness concerns about midfielder Otavio ahead of Monday’s World Cup match against Uruguay. Pereira suffered three broken ribs in training on Saturday, ruling him out of the rematch of the […]

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China’s Covid-19 cases hit fresh record high after weekend of protests

China’s Covid-19 cases hit fresh record high after weekend of protests

China posted another record high Covid-19 infections on Monday, after an extraordinary weekend of protests across the country over restrictive coronavirus curbs, in scenes unprecedented since President Xi Jinping assumed power a decade ago. In Shanghai, demonstrators and police clashed on Sunday, with police taking away a busload of protesters, with the BBC saying that […]

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ADC Srinagar reviews arrangements for smooth conduct of JKSSB Exams commencing from November 29

ADC Srinagar reviews arrangements for smooth conduct of JKSSB Exams commencing from November 29

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 28: To ensure fair and smooth conduct of JKSSB Exams (CBT mode) scheduled to be held from 29th of November, 2022 to December 20, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Dr Syed Haneef Balkhi today chaired a meeting of concerned officers  in his office chamber to review arrangements put in place at the […]

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Kashmir, Ladakh reels under sub-zero temperature

Kashmir, Ladakh reels under sub-zero temperature

Pahalgam coldest at minus 4.0°C in Valley, Drass records minus 12.1°C Srinagar : Most parts of Kashmir and Ladakh continued to reel under sub-zero temperature with Pahalgam remaining the coldest place in the Valley on Monday. A meteorological department official here told that Srinagar witnessed mist this morning and recorded a low of minus 1.8°C […]