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 Crescent Kashmir

Power scenario

Power scenario

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir along with the Central Government are trying to improve the power scenario in Kashmir valley during these winter months. Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir reviewed Power scenario in Kashmir. He directed Officers to act humanely in event of harsh cold climatic conditions & replace damaged DTs within timeframe to […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Encounter Breaks Out In Kashmir Village

Encounter Breaks Out In Kashmir Village

SRINAGAR: An encounter was reported in Chotigam, a village in Shopian, during the night. A police spokesman said the police, paramilitary and the army are “on the job”. The village is accessible from various roads and is located within 2 km of an army camp. No more details were immediately available. The Chotigam encounter came […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Massive Administrative Overhaul: 56 Transfers Across Kashmir and Jammu, DCs, Secretaries Shifted

Massive Administrative Overhaul: 56 Transfers Across Kashmir and Jammu, DCs, Secretaries Shifted

SRINAGAR: The General Administration Department (Services), Civil Secretariat, Jammu, has issued a government order announcing transfers and postings across Jammu and Kashmir for the effective administration of the region. Alok Kumar, IRS 1990, Principal Secretary to Government, School Education Department, concurrently holding additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Higher Education Department, Civil Aviation Department, and Estates […]

 Crescent Kashmir

GMC B’la makes history with innovative Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery

GMC B’la makes history with innovative Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery

BARAMULLA, JANUARY 04: In a historic moment for the Department of Orthopaedics at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla, a pioneering AC Acromioclavicular Joint Shoulder Reconstruction with Hamstring Graft was successfully performed today. Led by Assistant Professor Dr. Ishtiyaq Abdullah, the surgical team executed the intricate procedure without the use of any implant, setting a new […]

 Crescent Kashmir

DC releases Publications & Evaluation Reports on JJM, ISDS at Ganderbal

DC releases Publications & Evaluation Reports on JJM, ISDS at Ganderbal

GANDERBAL, JANUARY 04: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, today released Evaluation Reports on Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) 2021-22, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) programme 2022-23, along with other publications like District Statistical Hand book, Economic Review, Village Amenity, and District at a Glance, in Conference Hall, here. The District Statistics and Evaluation Office Ganderbal […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Jammu Kashmir is building a modern and sustainable agriculture & allied industry through Holistic Agriculture Development Programme: LG Sinha

Jammu Kashmir is building a modern and sustainable agriculture & allied industry through Holistic Agriculture Development Programme: LG Sinha

Congratulates graduating students, teachers, staff, researchers and innovators for contributing in building SKUAST into a centre of excellence for Agricultural Science & Technology The number of degrees and awards to our proud daughters is heartening. They are the role models for young generation and have set an example by hard work in pursuit of excellence: […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Farmer Skill training

Farmer Skill training

With focus on farmers and agriculture related activities. J&K administration is conducting Farmer Skill training programmes. In this connection Director Sericulture visited Bandipora and inaugurated Farmer Skill training programme at Manasbal. The training was organized by Central Silk Board at their P4 Basic Seed Farm in association with the Sericulture Development Department. More than 50 […]

 Crescent Kashmir

US, France condemn Israeli plan to deport Gazans

US, France condemn Israeli plan to deport Gazans

WASHINGTON: The United States and France have issued strong condemnations of Israel’s controversial plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza, leading to an escalating diplomatic standoff. US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, reiterated the unequivocal rejection of the plan, cautioning against any mass displacement and addressing inflammatory statements by Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Kishtwar in J&K

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Kishtwar in J&K

Jammu: A magnitude 3.9 earthquake hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. There were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property, they added. The earthquake, with its epicentre near Kishtwar, occurred at 12.38 am, the National Centre for Seismology said. AGENCIES

 Crescent Kashmir

Director Agriculture reviews progress on establishment of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants farm at Verinag

Director Agriculture reviews progress on establishment of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants farm at Verinag

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 03: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited Verinag and reviewed the progress on the work of establishing a Medicinal and Aromatic plants farm, there. Addressing officers, Director Agriculture said that quality/ quantity of the work should be maintained during the execution of different works. He highlighted the importance of coordination […]