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Sweden fears Russia World Cup ban gives Poland upper hand

Sweden fears Russia World Cup ban gives Poland upper hand

PARIS: Sweden said Wednesday it believed its team could be at a disadvantage after FIFA confirmed that Russia would be kicked out of the 2022 World Cup playoffs over the invasion of Ukraine. FIFA said on Tuesday that Poland, who Russia were due to face in the playoff semi-final this month, would be given a […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Two LeT militants killed in Pulwama Encounter

Two LeT militants killed in Pulwama Encounter

Two militants affliated with Lashkar-i-Toiba were killed on Thrusday in an encounter with security forces in Naina Batapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A senior police officer told GNS that two LeT militants were killed in an operation at Naina Batapora. Both militants were given ample of chance to surrender, however they refused the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Missing army soldier’s body found in Budgam

Missing army soldier’s body found in Budgam

Budgam: Body of an army solider, who was missing since Monday evening was found at Labren village of Budgam today, officials said.   Sources said  that the body of Sameer Ahmad Malla son of Mohammad Yaqoob Malla, a resident of Lokripora Khag area had gone missing on Monday evening and that his body was found […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Good Governance

Good Governance

  Many initiatives have been taken in all the districts of Jammu and Kashmir to provide the services to the common man on the ground so that he can feel the change in the administrative response to his problems. In this direction recently during the release of District Good Governance Index for 20 J&K districts, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Pulwama Encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on

Pulwama Encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on

One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Naina Batapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thrusday. Official sources told GNS, that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Earlier Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police […]

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Encounter breaks out in Pulwama village

Encounter breaks out in Pulwama village

Encounter has broken out in Naina Batapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Police sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a cordon and search operation in Naina Batapora village turned into encounter. Sources added that village had been cordoned off after receiving inputs about the movement of militants. “There was an exchange of […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Over Rs 150 crores to be spent next year on Higher Education Infrastructure: Kansal

Over Rs 150 crores to be spent next year on Higher Education Infrastructure: Kansal

Chairs review meeting of RUSA Scheme, stresses for timely completion of projects JAMMU, MARCH 09: Over Rs. 150 crores have been planned to be spent on various infrastructural activities in higher education in the coming year. These activities include not just upgradation of physical infrastructure but other activities also such as faculty development, research centres […]

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DC Srinagar visits family of 19-year old deceased girl victim of Amira Kadal Blast; expresses solidarity

DC Srinagar visits family of 19-year old deceased girl victim of Amira Kadal Blast; expresses solidarity

Hands over cheque of Rs 1.0 Lakh; further assistance of Rs 5.0 Lakh to be provided SRINAGAR, MARCH 09: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police, Rakesh Balwal Wednesday visited the family of Rafiya Nazir of Saderbal Check in Hazratbal area of the district who was killed in a […]

 Crescent Kashmir

CS directs proper NH traffic management, decongestion of cities and towns, stern action against traffic rule violators

CS directs proper NH traffic management, decongestion of cities and towns, stern action against traffic rule violators

JAMMU, MARCH 09: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting to review traffic scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Principal Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department, Commissioner/Secretary, Transport Department, ADGP, Traffic, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Transport Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, representative of NHAI, and concerned officers participated in the […]

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J&K Reports 24 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, No Death

J&K Reports 24 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, No Death

Srinagar, March 9: Jammu and Kashmir reported 24 fresh Covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said 12 of the fresh cases each were reported from Jammu Division and Kashmir Valley respectively, taking the overall tally to 453347. Giving district […]