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Two Soldiers Injured in Doda Gunfight

Two Soldiers Injured in Doda Gunfight

Two soldiers were injured in an encounter with militants in a forest village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district early Thursday, officials said. The encounter took place at Jaddan Bata village in Kastigarh area around 2:00 am when terrorists opened fire on a temporary security camp established in a government school for the ongoing search […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Omar, Farooq Abdullah Pay Tributes To Martyrs of Karbala

Omar, Farooq Abdullah Pay Tributes To Martyrs of Karbala

The President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Dr Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President Omar Abdullah on the observance of Youm-e-Ashura emphasised that this day holds significant importance in the history of Islam, marking the moment when Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his seventy-two revered companions imparted crucial lessons of perseverance, sacrifice, and faithfulness to […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Farming community

Farming community

Farming community and their welfare is the focus of J&K administration. Recently in this connection Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department (APD), chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the functioning of the Enforcement Wing of Agriculture department. While addressing the meeting, he said that the department is committed to safeguarding the interests of the […]

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Three New Criminal Laws

Three New Criminal Laws

In connection with implementation of Three New Criminal Laws in UT of Jammu and Kashmir, LG Manoj Sinha addressed a gathering at PHQ Srinagar. He expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for bringing the much-needed reforms in the Criminal Justice System of the country. […]

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Jammu Smart City Plans Green Buildings Along Tawi River

Jammu Smart City Plans Green Buildings Along Tawi River

In a significant move towards enhancing urban sustainability, Jammu Smart City Ltd (JSCL) is considering establishing green buildings on the reclaimed land and adjoining areas of the Tawi riverfront development project, an official said on Monday. These green buildings are expected to incorporate energy-efficient designs, renewable energy sources, and sustainable construction materials, contributing to a […]

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Controversy over talks as Hamas protests strikes

Controversy over talks as Hamas protests strikes

• Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades chief survives Israeli attack • Netanyahu says will go after Hamas leadership • Death toll from conflict nears 38,600 CAIRO: Gaza ceasefire talks plunged into uncertainty on Sunday when differing statements came from Hamas in the wake of an Israeli strike targeting its senior commander with one official saying the Palestinian […]

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Vital road projects

Vital road projects

Central government has been funding different highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir and the local administration is monitoring these projects so that they are completed within the stipulated timelines. Recently Chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. takes stock of progress made on construction of Highways across J&K. He directed the concerned Divisional and District administrations […]

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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JULY 12: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Doda town and its adjoining areas will remain affected on July 13 from 6 am to 11 am.

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Dr Shahid reviews progress of RDD schemes in Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama

Dr Shahid reviews progress of RDD schemes in Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama

SRINAGAR, JULY 12: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, conducted a comprehensive review of departmental schemes in Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama districts. The review also assessed the status of ongoing projects funded under the UT Capex budget. During the meeting, the Secretary RDD reviewed the status of the Mahatma […]

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Search Operation Launched in Jammu After Suspicious Movement

Search Operation Launched in Jammu After Suspicious Movement

Security forces launched a search operation in the border belt of Jammu district on Friday after information was received about suspicious movement in the area, officials said. The forces are on high alert and have asked people to share any details of suspected movements in their areas. A joint search operation was launched by Army, […]