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ICC must deliver world events or sport will suffer, says Barclay

ICC must deliver world events or sport will suffer, says Barclay

WELLINGTON: New International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Greg Barclay said on Wednesday his organisation must deliver their pinnacle events over the next three years or there will be serious financial consequences for the sport. The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic forced the ICC to reschedule three of their world tournaments, and Barclay, confirmed as chairman of the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Two soldiers killed in Srinagar militant attack

Two soldiers killed in Srinagar militant attack

Two soldiers were killed in an audacious attack by militants in Srinagar outskirts on Thursday. Reports said that militants emerged at Aban Shah Chowk HMT Srinagar and fired upon soldiers. The attack left two soldiers critically injured. Police sources told KNT that militants fired upon Quick Reaction Team (QRT) at Aban Shah Chowk that falls […]

 Crescent Kashmir

List of beneficiaries

List of beneficiaries

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has released the list of beneficiaries under the Roshni Scheme and it has created a lot of political controversy as the authorities have shown in the list among the beneficiaries a lot of former ministers, chief ministers, political workers and businessmen of repute. The lists were made public by […]

 Crescent Kashmir

“Withdraw from DDC polls, join PAGD”: Muzaffar Shah tells Altaf Bukhari

“Withdraw from DDC polls, join PAGD”: Muzaffar Shah tells Altaf Bukhari

Senior leader of Awami National Conference (ANC) Muzaffar Ahmad Shah Wednesday asked the founder and president of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, Altaf Bukhari to withdraw from the forthcoming elections and join hands with the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD). He said that Bukhari should stop befooling people by telling lies, as this is […]

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Two army personnel injured in militant attack on Srinagar outskirts

Two army personnel injured in militant attack on Srinagar outskirts

Srinagar :Suspected militants on thrusday afternoon fired upon government forces in HMT area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. A senior police officer told GNS that militants fired upon army in which two army troopers were injured. The police officer further said that both the solidiers have been shifted to army hospital. Meanwhile whole area has […]

 Crescent Kashmir

CRPF trooper injured in ‘accidental’ fire at Humhama camp

CRPF trooper injured in ‘accidental’ fire at Humhama camp

Budgam: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man was injured after his service rifle went off accidently inside the CRPF camp at Humhama area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. An official said that the trooper sustained critical injuries and was referred to 92 Base Army Hospital in Srinagar. A police officer confirmed the incident and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Lt Governor interacts with Div Coms, DCs, SPs; reviews election preparedness Maintaining neutrality; fairness of election process to be ensured: LG

Lt Governor interacts with Div Coms, DCs, SPs; reviews election preparedness  Maintaining neutrality; fairness of election process to be ensured: LG

Ensure uninterrupted drinking water and power supply, availability of public utilities Instructs DCs, SPs to ensure free movement of candidates of all parties JAMMU, NOVEMBER 25:   In view of the ensuing District Development Council (DDC) election and by-elections for Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies (ULB), the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today reviewed the election preparedness […]

 Crescent Kashmir

COVID-19: 5 persons die in Srinagar; J-K toll 1,663

COVID-19: 5 persons die in Srinagar; J-K toll 1,663

Jammu and Kashmir reported 12 more COVID-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the fatality count to 1663, officials said on Wednesday. They said that those who succumbed to the virus include six each from Jammu and Kashmir regions. The victims from Valley include a 57-year-old woman from Phoruphet Langate in Kupwara district […]

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Four men from south Kashmir go missing in New Delhi

Four men from south Kashmir go missing in New Delhi

Four people from south Kashmir’s Shopian district have been missing since yesterday from New Delhi, their families said. The families of the missing youth told a local newspaper that they have not been able to contact their kin since yesterday and have lodged missing reports. Two people along with the loaded-truck loaded have been missing […]

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33 travelers among 489 new covid-19 cases in J&K

33 travelers among 489 new covid-19 cases in J&K

Srinagar, Nov 25 : Thirty-three travelers were among 489 fresh covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 107819. Of them, 264 were from Jammu Division and 225 from Kashmir Division, officials told on Wednesday. Giving district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 85, Baramulla 39, Budgam 33, […]