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 Crescent Kashmir

Advisor (BK) attending Re-opening Ceremony of Kongposh Restaurant at Zero Bridge

Advisor (BK) attending Re-opening Ceremony of Kongposh Restaurant at Zero Bridge

The residents of the capital city and tourists coming to the place would have something special to relish in the heart of the city. The J&K Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) today threw open its Kong Posh, restaurant on the banks of Jhelum at Zero Bridge, Rajbagh. The restaurant was inaugurated by Advisor to Lt. Governor, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 8,02,639 stranded JK residents; 6, 62,347 via Lakhanpur, 1, 40,292 through special trains

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 8,02,639 stranded JK residents; 6, 62,347 via Lakhanpur, 1, 40,292 through special trains

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 06: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 8,02,639 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur  and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

JK reports 581 new positive cases, 90537 recovered so far

JK reports 581 new positive cases, 90537 recovered so far

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 06: The Government on Thursday informed that 581 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 228 from Jammu division and 353 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 97805. Also 06 COVID-19 deaths have been reported; 02 from Jammu […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Fletcher hopes new approach leads to World Cup spot

Fletcher hopes new approach leads to World Cup spot

CHRISTCHURCH: A new strength and conditioning programme and better shot selection has led to West Indies batsman Andre Fletcher hoping a strong tour of New Zealand will help him force his way back into contention for next year’s Twenty20 World Cup. The 32-year-old Fletcher has not played for West Indies since 2018 but has been […]

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WHO sees ‘explosion’ of Covid-19 cases in Europe

WHO sees ‘explosion’ of Covid-19 cases in Europe

COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday said it was observing an “explosion” of coronavirus cases in Europe and warned of a “tough time” ahead as mortality rates rose. “We do see an explosion…. in the sense it only takes a couple of days to have over the European region an increase of […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Apply online for Haj 2021 from Nov 7 to Dec 10

Apply online for Haj 2021 from Nov 7 to Dec 10

The Haj Committee of India has issued the action plan for Haj pilgrimage 2021 with precautionary measures in place due to coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines will be issued soon. The online application process for Haj 2021 will start on November 7 that will continue till December 10. The last date to submit the medical certificate […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Pampore gunfight: Second militant killed after refusing to surrender

Pampore gunfight: Second militant killed after refusing to surrender

Srinagar: Two Lashkar-i Toiba militants were killed, while as one surrendered on Friday in a gunfight in Meej area of Pampore in South Kashmir’s Awantipora. Local news gathering agency Global News Service (GNS)  quoting unnamed officials reported that two militants were killed in an operation, while one militant surrendered. However, as of now, the identity […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Two killed, three injured in Kupwara road accident

Two killed, three injured in Kupwara road accident

Srinagar: Two persons including a woman were killed while three others were injured in a road accident in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. They said that a private vehicle (CH03A-2071) collided with a truck (JKO3-8559) met with an accident at Hatmulla area of Kupwara. The driver identified as Shabir Ahmad Deedar son […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Local militant surrenders at Pampore gunfight site, police say

Local militant surrenders at Pampore gunfight site, police say

Srinagar: Police on Friday said that a local militant had surrendered at the gunfight site in south Kashmir’s Pulwama wherein another militant was killed by forces. A civilian, who was injured in firing during the gunfight also succumbed to his injuries this morning. Kashmir Zone Police tweeted this morning that a local militant had surrendered […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Ladakh calling

Ladakh calling

Ground situation in all the three regions of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is changing. With political leaders out of the jails, the situation is changing as the latest meeting held by Mehbooba Mufti with a lot of youth activists has shown that in future there would be more communication with the common people […]