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 Crescent Kashmir

Justice Magrey  emphasises upon DLSAs to help people during Covid-19 Pandemic

Justice Magrey  emphasises upon DLSAs to help people during Covid-19 Pandemic

Convenes meeting, takes review of legal aid, other necessary services to public in need SRINAGAR, MAY 05: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Judge, Member National Legal Services Authority and Exec. Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey today emphasised upon District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) across the UT to come up to the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

4716 covid cases reported in J&K

4716 covid cases reported in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir reported highest single day spike in covid-19 deaths as 52 persons succumbed to the virus in last 24 hours even as 4716 fresh cases were reported, the second highest one-day count ever since the pandemic started, officials said on Tuesday. They said among the fatalities, 28 were reported from Jammu Division and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

TeH Chairman Ashraf Sehrai passes away at GMC Jammu

TeH Chairman Ashraf Sehrai passes away at GMC Jammu

Muhammed Ashraf Sehrai, chairman of Tehreek-e- Hurriyat breathed his last this afternoon at GMC Jammu where he was admitted after his health deteriorated in Jail.   His son confirmed to KNS that Mohammed Ashraf Sehrai has breathed his last this afternoon at GMC Jammu   “He was already suffering from many ailments. His health has […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Philippine diplomat apologises for profanity towards China

Philippine diplomat apologises for profanity towards China

MANILA: The Philipp­ines’ foreign secretary apologised on Tuesday after tweeting an obscene phrase demanding China get out of Philippine-claimed territory in the South China Sea in an outburst that annoyed the Philippine president. Foreign Secretary Teod­oro Locsin Jr. blasted China with the profanity on Monday, when the Depar­tment of Foreign Affairs announced it had protested […]

 Crescent Kashmir

No RT-PCR Tests For Those Who Previously Tested Covid-19 Positive: Centre

No RT-PCR Tests For Those Who Previously Tested Covid-19 Positive: Centre

Amid coronavirus cases spiralling out of control in India resulting in a massive strain on the healthcare sector, the Centre on Tuesday revised Covid-19 testing rules to help reduce the workload of laboratories and testing centres throughout the country. According to the latest Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) advisory, no individual should be subject […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Growing deaths

Growing deaths

The growing number of deaths in Jammu and Kashmir due to the second wave of covid-19 is definitely a disturbing situation for common people. Only one day recently 51 deaths were reported due to covid infection showing the severity of the wave. The administration has been holding high level meetings at least to keep oxygen […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, MAY 04: In order to carry out various upgradation/repair works, the power supply to Gajansoo, Galwade, Lale Ki Kile, Kripalpur, Budhu Chowk and their adjoining areas shall remain affected on May 05 and 10 from 10 am to 02 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Dream City, Majahan Mohalla, Barnal and adjoining areas shall […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Director Agriculture visits SMF Padgampora, inaugurates Dapog/ MAT Nursery Technology

Director Agriculture visits SMF Padgampora, inaugurates Dapog/ MAT Nursery Technology

SRINAGAR, MAY 04: The Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited Seed Multiplication Farm (SMF) Padgampora, Pulwama where he inaugurated the Dapog/ MAT Nursery Technology for the preparation of Paddy Nurseries. Dapog/Mat Nursery Technology seedlings are established in a layer of soil mix, arranged on a farm surface (concrete floor/ Polythene sheet/ seedling trays) […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Mission Youth: DC B’pora reviews preparation of DPRs for various Projects

Mission Youth: DC B’pora reviews preparation of DPRs for various Projects

BANDIPORA, MAY 04: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Tuesday chaired a meeting to discuss preparation for various developmental projects including mission youth programme and Srinagar Metropolitan Development Authority (SMRDA). The meeting discussed several developmental projects coming up at 21 villages of four Tehsils of the district that have been included in Srinagar […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Private Hospitals have an important responsibility during Covid disaster: DC Anantnag

Private Hospitals have an important responsibility during Covid disaster: DC Anantnag

Asks owners for earmarking beds for covid patients, hands over Ambulance to MCCH Anantnag ANANTNAG, MAY 04 : To further augment and prepare the medical infrastructure for treatment of Covid patients in the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla today held a meeting with the private hospitals’ and nursing home owners of […]