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 Crescent Kashmir

YUVA survey

YUVA survey

Recently Chief Secretary said that his administration will embark on a prestigious project to identify 1.37 lakh entrepreneurs. The survey, to be done jointly by Labour & Employment (L&E) and Planning Departments, aims identification of around 1.37 lakh potential entrepreneurs besides seeking feedback from the existing enterprises. Present on the occasion were Vice Chancellors of […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Kashmir Continues To Reel Under Cold Conditions, Light Snowfall Expected Over Weekend

Kashmir Continues To Reel Under Cold Conditions, Light Snowfall Expected Over Weekend

 SRINAGAR, Jan 10:  Kashmir valley continued to be under the grip of cold conditions on Friday, with minimum temperatures settling several degrees below the freezing point, officials said.  There is a possibility of light snowfall, especially in the higher reaches, from Saturday, they added. Due to clear skies, Kashmir continued to experience sub-zero night temperatures, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Dignified return

Dignified return

Recently Deputy Chief Minister, reaffirmed that Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) are an integral part of the cultural and social fabric of Jammu and Kashmir and government is committed towards their dignified rehabilitation. He made these remarks while addressing a function on the side lines of his visit to Jagti Township. He was accompanied by Relief Commissioner […]

 Crescent Kashmir

PCB shifts tri-nation series to Lahore and Karachi

PCB shifts tri-nation series to Lahore and Karachi

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made yet another swift change in its plans, this time relocating the upcoming tri-nation series, featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, from Multan Cricket Stadium to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Stadium in Karachi. While the move to the upgraded venues is a positive step, as […]

 Crescent Kashmir

India and UK share deep ties, hope to further strengthen strategic relations: LS Speaker Om Birla

India and UK share deep ties, hope to further strengthen strategic relations: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasised the longstanding and deep relationship between India and the UK, noting that both nations share a commitment to democracy and democratic values. He expressed his hope that the strategic ties between the two countries will be further strengthened in the future. Speaking to reporters, Birla said, “Had a meeting […]

 Crescent Kashmir

51 dead in Israeli raids as Red Cross seeks safe access

51 dead in Israeli raids as Red Cross seeks safe access

GAZA STRIP: Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least 51 more people on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, as the Red Cross called for safe and unhindered access to bring desperately needed aid into the war-torn Palestinian territory where babies are freezing to death. An air strike killed at least 10 people in a multi-storey […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Wind up INDIA bloc if it was for Lok Sabha polls only: CM Omar Abdullah

Wind up INDIA bloc if it was for Lok Sabha polls only: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar,: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the INDIA bloc should wind up if the alliance was for the Lok Sabha polls only.   Speaking to reporters, Omar,  said that it is unfortunate that not a single meeting of INDIA bloc was held for a long time now. “There is […]

 Crescent Kashmir

University Council Meeting

University Council Meeting

Recently Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha held University Council Meeting of University of Jammu. They deliberated on various matters of academic and administrative importance to further improve the overall functioning of the university. The meeting accorded in-principle approval to various agenda items and proposals including adoption and inclusion of several provisions as per the guidelines and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Sakina Itoo Calls MP Ruhulla’s Protest ‘Cheap Publicity Stunt’

Sakina Itoo Calls MP Ruhulla’s Protest ‘Cheap Publicity Stunt’

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, dismissed the recent protest led by MP Srinagar and senior National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdi outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s residence, calling it a “cheap publicity stunt.” Itoo, a member of the cabinet sub-committee reviewing Jammu and Kashmir’s Reservation Policy, criticised […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Healthcare

Healthcare

Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Civil Secretariat here regarding performance and functioning of Health and Medical Education (HME) department in Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal and Pulwama districts. During the meeting, she assessed medical infrastructure, human resources, medical supplies and equipments as well as emergency […]