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

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

Jammu and Kashmir reported 19 fresh Covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said 10 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and nine from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 453422. Giving district wise details, the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Militants Shot Dead CRPF trooper on leave in Shopian

Militants Shot Dead CRPF trooper on leave in Shopian

Militants on Saturday evening shot dead a paramilitary CRPF personnel at Check Chotipora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian. Official sources told GNS that militants fired upon Muktar Ahmad Doie son of Mohammad Jamal Din Doie, leaving him critically injured. He was shifted to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival. Mukhtar had returned […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Seven dead in Delhi slum fire

Seven dead in Delhi slum fire

As many as seven people, including an 11-year-old child, were charred to death in a major fire that broke out at Gokalpuri village of the national capital, an official said on Saturday. The official informed that they received a call about the fire incident around 1.00 a.m. near pillar no 12, Gokalpuri village in north […]

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Delhi Capitals unveils new jersey ahead of 2022 IPL season

Delhi Capitals unveils new jersey ahead of 2022 IPL season

Delhi Capitals on Saturday unveiled their new official jersey for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, beginning March 26. According to a statement issued by the franchise, the first few jerseys were given to select DC fans at the team’s home ground—the Arun Jaitley Stadium here. Additionally, select children from the city, the […]

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China locks down Changchun amid surge in Covid cases

China locks down Changchun amid surge in Covid cases

SHANGHAI: A Chinese city of nine million was ordered into lockdown on Friday and Shanghai shut its schools as authorities scrambled to halt a Covid-19 outbreak that has pushed nationwide cases to their highest levels in two years. Changchun, the capital of northeastern Jilin province and an important industrial base, ordered residents to stay at […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Planning & Monitoring

Planning & Monitoring

Planning monitoring is important for the developmental projects to be completed and also to be reviewed according to the analysis given from the ground. It is a very vital department for the J&K administration to become more responsive and transparent. Recently the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed the planning, monitoring and development department. […]

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IGP visits Kulgam, reviews security scenario

IGP visits Kulgam, reviews security scenario

  Directs for generating specific input to enhance anti-militancy operations Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar on Saturday visited Kulgam to review security scenario. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that IGP along with Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) and DIG CRPF Anantnag visited Kulgam and held meeting […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Sarpanch escapes unhurt in suspected militant attack in Pulwama

Sarpanch escapes unhurt in suspected militant attack in Pulwama

A pistol-borne suspected militant fired upon a Sarpanch in presence of some of the officers from the Rural Development Department in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The fire missed the target and Sarpanch escaped unhurt. The incident occurred near ‘Laar Kul’ in Aarihal area of the district when R&D Department officers and the Sarpanch were inspecting […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Four militants killed in three seperate encounters, 02 each from JeM and LeT in Pulwama, Ganderbal, Handwara, operation on: IGP Kashmir

Four militants killed in three seperate encounters, 02 each from JeM and LeT in Pulwama, Ganderbal, Handwara, operation on: IGP Kashmir

Says One militant captured during live action, operation was launched in 4-5 locations yesterday in Valley Srinagar, March 12: Four militants have been killed while as one militant has been captured alive in seperate ongoing gunfights in Pulwama, Ganderbal and Handwara district on Saturday. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told GNS that we […]

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Encounter breaks out in Rajwar, Handwara

Encounter breaks out in Rajwar, Handwara

An encounter broke out between forces and militants in Rajwar village in Handwara of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that following specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area, a Cordon and Search operation (CASO) was launched this night During the searches, the hiding militants […]