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Palestinian shot dead in Israeli operation in West Bank

Palestinian shot dead in Israeli operation in West Bank

JERICHO: A Palestinian was killed on Tuesday when Israeli forces stormed a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank in what the army called a “counter-terrorism” operation that sparked violent riots. The deadly shooting was the latest in a wave of bloodshed in the West Bank and Israel as Ramazan and the Jewish Passover overlapped […]

 Crescent Kashmir

2 people injured in accidental fire in Shopian

2 people injured in accidental fire in Shopian

Two civilians sustained injuries in an accidental fire in Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that 2 persons suffered injuries after 12 bore rifle of J&K Bank guard went-off accidentally at J&K Main Branch shopian. The injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment while their identity is […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Reviewing progress

Reviewing progress

In Jammu and Kashmir in the recent past there has been lot of developmental activities with reviews being conducted by the authorities. Recently Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Health Authority (NHA), reviewed progress on implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

IAS Probationers of AGMUT cadre call on DC Srinagar

IAS Probationers of AGMUT cadre call on DC Srinagar

SRINAGAR, APRIL 26:  The 2020 batch of IAS officers of AGMUT cadre Tuesday called on the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad in his officer chamber. The group of officers is on UT darshan to Jammu and Kashmir. During the interaction, Deputy Commissioner enquired about their experience of District Training in different UTs across the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Chief Secretary reviews Power, water scenario in JK

Chief Secretary reviews Power, water scenario in JK

SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, today chaired a meeting of Power Development and Jal Shakti departments at Civil Secretariat here to review power and water scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Jal Shakti, M Raju, SMC Commissioner, Athar Aamir Khan, MD KPDCL, Dr Basharat Qayoom, […]

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FICCI Ladies Organization’s JKL Chapter calls on Lt Governor

FICCI Ladies Organization’s JKL Chapter calls on Lt Governor

JAMMU, APRIL 26:  A delegation of Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, here at Raj Bhavan. The delegation of the women wing of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) JKL chapter, apprised the Lt Governor about the endeavours of their organization […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Jammu Reports 9 Covid-19 Cases, None In Kashmir

Jammu Reports 9 Covid-19 Cases, None In Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir recorded nine new covid-19 cases, all from the J&K’s winter capital, while there was no death due to it in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that fresh cases take the overall tally to 454013—166325 in Jammu and 287688 in Kashmir. There was no death reported in the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Grenade attack on CRPF in Kulgam, no loss of life reported

Grenade attack on CRPF in Kulgam, no loss of life reported

A grenade was hurled on CRPF vehicle on Tuesday afternoon by militants in Brazloo area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. A senior police officer told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that militants lobbed grenade on 18 Batallion a CRPF vehicle. However the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on roadside. While no […]

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Patient Shikhar Dhawan makes Chennai Super Kings pay

Patient Shikhar Dhawan makes Chennai Super Kings pay

For the first time in this IPL, Ambati Rayudu was able to convert his start into a 50-plus score. It went quite close to trumping Shikhar Dhawan’s unbeaten 88 at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Monday. But in spite of his brilliant effort, the 36-year-old couldn’t get Chennai Super Kings over the line as Punjab […]

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India’s freedom struggle had a spiritual foundation: PM

India’s freedom struggle had a spiritual foundation: PM

In the backdrop of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India’s freedom struggle was based on a spiritual foundation and was never confined to the expression of protest and political strategies alone. “While it was a struggle to break the chains of slavery, it was informed by the vision of what […]