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 Crescent Kashmir

Steady progress

Steady progress

  Recently Jammu and Kashmir has made significant strides in improving access to clean water in the rural households through “Jal Jeevan Mission” with many far flung and hilly areas getting tap water supply for the first time in history. The latest example of this achievement under the mission is Lanker Pombay village of Panchayat […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Braces for Rain, Snow as Fresh Western Disturbance Sets In

Jammu and Kashmir Braces for Rain, Snow as Fresh Western Disturbance Sets In

SRINAGAR: A moderate-intensity Western Disturbance is set to bring a spell of rain and snow to Jammu and Kashmir starting this afternoon, with precipitation expected to intensify over the next three days. According to the Meteorological Department, the disturbance will begin affecting the higher reaches by late afternoon, gradually spreading to most parts of the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Landscape development 

Landscape development 

Recently Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, .chaired a meeting at Baramulla held to review the developmental landscape of the District with emphasis on assessing progress on ongoing projects, addressing challenges in implementation and ensuring timely execution of key initiatives across the various sectors. He conducted a comprehensive review of projects being executed by Public Works […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Healthcare services

Healthcare services

Recently, the Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, inaugurated Catheterization Laboratory (Cath-Lab) and newly constructed Block-A of Mirza Mohammad Afzal Beigh Memorial (MMABM) Associated Hospital, GMC Anantnag. While dedicating the Cath-Lab and Block A of GMC Anantnag to the public, the Minister remarked that this significant development marks a new era […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Helping hand

Helping hand

Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized that uplifting marginalized communities like Gujjar-Bakerwal is not an act of favour but a fundamental duty of his government. He said that despite the limitations in ministerial appointments after last year’s elections, he ensured representation for the Gujjar community by appointing Javed Ahmed Rana as a minister in his […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Vital projects

Vital projects

Recently Deputy CM reviewed progress on development projects at Shopian. Highlighting the historical importance of Shopian district, he directed for fast pacing the work on development projects with special focus on connectivity and Horticulture sectors. He was speaking during a review meeting held, to assess progress on various developmental projects and schemes being implemented in the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Egypt, Spain oppose US plan to displace Palestinians

Egypt, Spain oppose US plan to displace Palestinians

• UAE president tells Rubio he won’t support expulsion • WHO to resume mass vaccination against polio in Gaza MADRID: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday rejected a controversial proposal by US President Donald Trump to displace Palestinians from the conflict-stricken Gaza Strip. The Arab League is scheduled […]

 Crescent Kashmir

‘Classy’ Gill key for Champions Trophy, says India captain Rohit Sharma

‘Classy’ Gill key for Champions Trophy, says India captain Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he hoped “classy” batter Shubman Gill carried his blazing form into the Champions Trophy. Tournament favourites India begin their campaign against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday fresh from a 3-0 ODI sweep of England at home. India then play arch-rivals Pakistan in a Sunday blockbuster. Vice-captain Gill was […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Sports in Focus

Sports in Focus

Recently Chief Secretary awarded medals at Anant Khel 2025, Central University Jammu. The sports extravaganza concluded with the much awaited medal ceremony which was graced by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, as chief guest today in the University campus. He appreciated the emergence of Central University of Jammu as an institution of excellence and underscored the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Man accused of theft dies in police custody in J&K’s Ramban, probe ordered

Man accused of theft dies in police custody in J&K’s Ramban, probe ordered

Banihal/Jammu:A 27-year-old man, who was picked up by police for his alleged involvement in several theft cases, died at a health centre after falling sick in custody in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.   Ramban District Magistrate Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary ordered a magisterial inquiry following the death of Mohd Abid, a […]