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PM Modi on two-day visit to Assam from today

PM Modi on two-day visit to Assam from today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to commence his two-day visit to Assam this afternoon. Hectic preparations are on to welcome the Prime Minister at UNESCO World Heritage Site Kaziranga National Park. The Prime Minister is set to arrive at Tezpur Airport in Sonitpur district at around 4 pm. His first destination will be the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

N Korea’s top leader calls for intensifying war drills

N Korea’s top leader calls for intensifying war drills

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for intensifying “practical actual war drills” during a visit to a military training base, state media said on Thursday, as a joint military exercise between South Korea and the US was underway. During the visit to the base in the country’s western region on Wednesday, Kim inspected […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Snapping connections

Snapping connections

In these winter months KPDCL has snapped connections of non-paying consumers in Kashmir. Recently Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), chaired a meeting with all Sub Divisional Officers of KPDCL to review the feeder-wise AT&C (Aggregate Technical and Commercial) losses in Kashmir Division. During the review meeting, MD KPDCL issued standing directions to […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Livelihood initiatives

Livelihood initiatives

In order to provide all the chances of growth to the people who have no income, J&K administration is working on key initiatives. Recently Secretary Rural Development Department (RDD) distributes Rs 76.57 lakhs to JKRLM SHGs for livelihood initiatives here. The allocated funds are specifically designated for various livelihood initiatives, aimed at providing crucial support […]

 Crescent Kashmir

PM in Srinagar: LG Sinha Emphasises Kashmir’s Transformation to Prosperity

PM in Srinagar: LG Sinha Emphasises Kashmir’s Transformation to Prosperity

SRINAGAR: Addressing a massive gathering at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium, LG Sinha welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the people of the valley welcome him to the land of Sufi saint Sheikh ul Alam. Acknowledging the transformative development initiatives undertaken by PM Modi, LG Sinha noted that Modi’s dedication to the welfare and peace of the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Barring Gulmarg & Pahalgam, Kashmir Records Above Sub-Zero Level

Barring Gulmarg & Pahalgam, Kashmir Records Above Sub-Zero Level

Srinagar: Amid forecast for isolated light rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir, night temperature recorded an increase and settled above sub-zero level in Kashmir Valley except Gulmarg and Pahalgam on Thursday.A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 2.1°C against minus 1.5°C on the previous night. It was below normal by […]

 Crescent Kashmir

DEO Gbl calls for active involvement of eligible citizens in shaping future through votes

DEO Gbl calls for active involvement of eligible citizens in shaping future through votes

Addresses low voter turnout concerns in 2019 GE GANDERBAL, MARCH 06: The Deputy Commissioner (District Election Officer) Ganderbal, Shyambir today undertook an initiative to know the cause and tackle the issue of low voter turnout in the 2019 General Elections (GE) in Ganderbal. This visit, conducted under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) […]

 Crescent Kashmir

SMC’s ABC&AVC Tengpora acknowledged as premier centre for population management of stray dogs

SMC’s ABC&AVC Tengpora acknowledged as premier centre for population management of stray dogs

SRINAGAR, MARCH 05: The Animal Birth Control and Anti-Rabies Vaccination Centre (ABC&AVC) at Tengpora, established by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), received high commendations from an inspection team led by Dr. S.K Dutta, Joint Commissioner (AH), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying/ Secretary, Animal Welfare Board of India, Government of India. During the inspection, […]

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Hawal acid attack: Court sentences convict to life imprisonment, fined Rs 40 lakhs

Hawal acid attack: Court sentences convict to life imprisonment, fined Rs 40 lakhs

A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to imprisonment for life for throwing acid on a woman at Hawal here on 1 February 2022. The court of Principal Sessions Judge Srinagar Jawad Ahmed announced the sentence against the main convict, Sajid Altaf Sheikh of Buchwara Dalgate in a jam packed court, according to GNS […]

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Smart city mission

Smart city mission

Recently CEO Srinagar Smart City Ltd. (SSCL), visited the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) at Zainakote HMT, Srinagar, to gain insights of cutting-edge urban technologies in Srinagar. He engaged in productive discussions with officials of SSCL and all stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology to enhance urban living and address key challenges faced […]