Developing stories

 Crescent Kashmir

Aspirants for JKCCE appeal government to relax age limit

Aspirants for JKCCE appeal government to relax age limit

  By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Many young aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir who have crossed the prescribed age limit of 32 years, have appealed government to relax the upper age limit for them so that they can appear in competitive examination. It is in place to mention that J&K Public Service Commission for the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Russia launches major ‘offensive’ in eastern Ukraine

Russia launches major ‘offensive’ in eastern Ukraine

Moscow launched dozens of air strikes across eastern Ukraine overnight, its defence ministry said on Tuesday, after Kyiv accused Russian forces of unleashing a major new offensive in the Donbas region. Russia’s defence ministry said that “high-precision air-based missiles” had hit 13 Ukrainian positions in parts of the Donbas while other air strikes “hit 60 […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Woman dies, two injured in Rajouri road mishap

Woman dies, two injured in Rajouri road mishap

Rajouri: A woman died whereas two other person sustained injuries in a car accident that took place at Tralla Rehan on Rajouri Kotranka road. An official said that the accident took place when an alto car moving on Rajouri Kotranka Budhal road skidded-off at Tralla gorge. As per the official, a woman got killed on […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Night temp drops amid forecast for scattered to widespread rains in J&K

Night temp drops amid forecast for scattered to widespread rains in J&K

Srinagar: Amid forecast for scattered to fairly widespread light rain and thunderstorm in next 48 hours, night temperatures recorded a drop in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.6°C against 11.2°C on the previous night. The temperature, he said, was 1.7°C above normal during […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Srinagar beautification

Srinagar beautification

 In order to give a new face lift to Srinagar city to make it more attractive for tourists, the government has taken a number of steps for this purpose. Recently the Chief Secretary had visited the Dal Lake area and issued instructions for giving a better look to the Boulevard Road area which is frequented […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Non-Local Couple Injured In Mysterious Blast In Rajouri

Non-Local Couple Injured In Mysterious Blast In Rajouri

A non-local couple was injured in a mysterious explosion in Jaglanoo area in Kotranka area of Rajouri on Tuesday evening. They said that the couple from UP, putting up in a shanty, have been removed to hospital after the blast which took place late this evening. SSP Rajouri Mohammad Aalam Choudhary confirmed the blast and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Will not buy peace in Jammu and Kashmir, but will establish it: LG Manoj Sinha

Will not buy peace in Jammu and Kashmir, but will establish it: LG Manoj Sinha

  Jammu, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the government is committed to establishing peace in Jammu and Kashmir instead of the “past practice of buying it”. He said the security forces have gained the upper hand in countering terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and are working to destroy the militant ecosystem […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Pr. Secy I&C chairs SLC meets for sanctioning of subsidy cases under IDS

Pr. Secy I&C chairs SLC meets for sanctioning of subsidy cases under IDS

SLC sanctions 46 cases under the scheme JAMMU, APRIL 19: Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce (I&C), Ranjan Prakash Thakur today chaired separate meetings of State Level Committees (SLC) for sanctioning of subsidy cases under the Central Package of incentives and sanctioning of 30% Central Capital Investment Incentive for Access to Credit (CCIIAC) and 3% Central […]

 Crescent Kashmir

DC Srinagar reviews Power scenario, drinking Water supply

DC Srinagar reviews Power scenario, drinking Water supply

Directs for quick response to public complaints SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday chaired a meeting of the concerned officers to review the Power and Drinking Water supply scenario in the district. Taking strong note of complaints being received from the public regarding unscheduled power cuts, the DC asked […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K Reports 9 Covid-19 Cases, No Death

J&K Reports 9 Covid-19 Cases, No Death

Jammu and Kashmir registered nine new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to it in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that five of the cases were reported from Jammu—all from the winter capital and four from Kashmir region—two each from Srinagar and Baramulla. The fresh cases take the […]