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Lockdown imposed in J-K’s 11 districts as Covid surges

Lockdown imposed in J-K’s 11 districts as Covid surges

Restrictions have been imposed in Srinagar and ten other districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday in order to prevent the virus from spreading further. The government had decided to impose Corona Curfew in eleven districts of J-K from Thursday evening till Monday morning while lockdown will be imposed rest of nine districts of the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Sgr Admin declares 7 more areas as Containment Zones

Sgr Admin declares 7 more areas as Containment Zones

Srinagar, Apr 30: the district administration Srinagar has declared seven more areas as Containment zones in Srinagar in view of the fresh detection of Covid-19 Positive cases. According to the separate orders issued by the DDMA Srinagar, the copies of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the areas which have been declared […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Over 2.45 Crore Register For Phase 3 Of Covid Vaccination

Over 2.45 Crore Register For Phase 3 Of Covid Vaccination

The Union Health Ministry on Friday informed that more than 2.45 crore beneficiaries have registered themselves on the Co-WIN digital platform ahead of the Phase-3 of the Covid vaccination. The third phase of India’s vaccination drive is scheduled to commence on May 1 under which the country’s large 18-plus population will get the vaccine jab against […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Good step

Good step

  In the recent past JK administration has taken a number of steps to flatten the curve of covid-19 second wave here. First day closed all educational institutions including schools, colleges and universities. They also closed down all the coaching institutions so that the young people are not infected by this covid-19 virus. Recently the […]

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Director Agriculture Kashmir discusses strategies to be adopted for Kharief season

Director Agriculture Kashmir discusses strategies to be adopted for Kharief season

 SRINAGAR, APRIL 29: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today chaired a meeting of officers here to discuss the strategies to be adopted for Kharief season. While speaking on the occasion, the Director highlighted the importance of diversification in the agriculture sector. He said diversification of crop production refers to a shift from subsistence […]

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Ensure hassle free delivery of essential services during Lockdown: DC Anantnag

Ensure hassle free delivery of essential services during Lockdown: DC Anantnag

 ANANTNAG, APRIL 29: The Deputy Commissioner  (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla today directed the concerned officers to ensure smooth and hassle free   delivery of essential services during the ensuing Lockdown from 29th of April to  3rd of May 2021 in the district. He directed the concerned to ensure availability of ration, medicines besides smooth supply […]

 Crescent Kashmir

JK SSB counters speculations being made on social media platforms regarding result for different posts advertised under PM Package

JK SSB counters speculations being made on social media platforms regarding result for different posts advertised under PM Package

Assures justice to genuine grievances of candidates who will approach the Board with relevant documents JAMMU, APRIL 29: Countering speculations being made on various social media platforms with an attempt to create doubts relating to recently declared result for different posts in various departments advertised vide advertisement notification number 3 of 2020 dated 01.12.2020 under […]

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J-K records 3474 COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths

J-K records 3474 COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths

Srinagar: A record 3474 people have tested positive for novel coronavirus while 26 persons succumbed to the virus in the Jammu and Kashmir as per the government’s latest daily figure for last 24 hours on Thursday. Among the new cases, official sources told GNS that 1024 infections were from Jammu Division and 2134 from Kashmir […]

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Shab-i-Qadr’ Holiday on May 10: Govt

Shab-i-Qadr’ Holiday on May 10: Govt

Government on Thursday ordered that the holiday on account of “Shab-i-Qadr” shall now observed May 10 (Monday) instead of May 9. “In partial modification of Order No. 1159-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 24.12.2020 and No. 1160-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 24.12.2020, it is hereby ordered that the holiday on Government account of ‘Shab-i-Qadr” shall now observed 10th […]

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China Launches Core Module For Permanent Space Station

China Launches Core Module For Permanent Space Station

China on Thursday launched the core module for its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long-term. The Tianhe, or “Heavenly Harmony,” module blasted into space atop a Long March 5B rocket from the Wenchang Launch Center on the southern island province of Hainan, marking another major advance for the country’s space exploration program […]