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FAA Recruitment Fraud: CBI raids 14 locations in Jammu, Samba

FAA Recruitment Fraud: CBI raids 14 locations in Jammu, Samba

  Srinagar, Nov 30: The CBI on Wednesday carried out raids at several locations in Jammu and Samba districts in connection with a case related to alleged corruption and irregularities in examination for the posts of Accounts Assistant of Financial Department conducted by JKSSB. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Freezing cold unabated in Kashmir; Pahalgam shivers at minus 3.4°C

Freezing cold unabated in Kashmir; Pahalgam shivers at minus 3.4°C

Srinagar, Nov 30: Amid dry weather, freezing cold conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that amidst mist this morning, the summer capital of J&K recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against minus 2.2°C on the previous night which was coldest so far this season. […]

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IFFCO

IFFCO

IFFCO is playing an important role to make the J&K farmers aware about the new initiatives in agriculture, horticulture and other sectors. IFFCO recently held a farmers convention in which LG Manoj Sinha addressed scientists and farmers. IFFCO’s initiatives like training on the use of Nano Urea, battery-operated sprayers & spray-drones and declaring villages -Akalpur […]

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Advisor Bhatnagar reviews progress on finalisation of modalities for imparting training to newly identified youth under B2V4

Advisor Bhatnagar reviews progress on finalisation of modalities for imparting training to newly identified youth under B2V4

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 29: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired a meeting to review the progress on finalisation of modalities for imparting training to newly identified youth under Back to Village-4 (B2V4) programme at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo; Principal Secretary, Skill […]

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Beekeeping ventures emerging as new hope for J&K youth

Beekeeping ventures emerging as new hope for J&K youth

NBHM aims to promote Beekeeping, self-sustaining employment avenues in rural areas SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 29: Beekeeping ventures across J&K have emerged as epitome of new business among the local unemployed youth. Many people in Jammu and Kashmir, most of them youth, are able to earn a livelihood, because of honey bee colonies that have come up […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Leopard takes shelter beneath vehicle in Chadoora, creates panic

Leopard takes shelter beneath vehicle in Chadoora, creates panic

Srinagar : Panic has gripped Doulatpora Chadoora as a leopard has taken shelter beneath a vehicle in the area which falls in the central Kashmir’s Budgam district, reports said on Tuesday. They said that the leopard is apparently is full-grown one and continues to rest inside the vehicle, creating panic among the locals. A wildlife […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Amid mist, Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 2.2°C

Amid mist, Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 2.2°C

Srinagar, Nov 29: Freezing weather conditions show no signs of abating in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh as Srinagar recorded the season’s coldest night at minus 2.2°C on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that amidst mist this morning, the summer capital of J&K surpassed previous lowest of minus 2.1°C recorded only on Sunday […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Gharana Wetland

Gharana Wetland

Jammu has a jewel in the form of Gharana Wetland which is home to thousands of migratory birds during the winter season. In order to make the habitat of birds better in Jammu region, recently Commissioner Secretary Forest inspected ongoing works in Gharana Wetland which is famous for migratory birds during winter. He appreciated the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Mehbooba Mufti vacates Gupkar residence, shifts to private house at Khimber

Mehbooba Mufti vacates Gupkar residence, shifts to private house at Khimber

Srinagar: Former chief minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehboob Mufti vacated from her Gupkar residence on Monday and shifted to a private house. PDP spokesperson, Najam-Us-Saqib while said Mehbooba Mufti has vacated from Gupkar residence today and has shifted to a private residence in Khimber locality. Jammu and Kashmir administration had asked Mehbooba […]

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ADC Srinagar reviews arrangements for smooth conduct of JKSSB Exams commencing from November 29

ADC Srinagar reviews arrangements for smooth conduct of JKSSB Exams commencing from November 29

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 28: To ensure fair and smooth conduct of JKSSB Exams (CBT mode) scheduled to be held from 29th of November, 2022 to December 20, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Dr Syed Haneef Balkhi today chaired a meeting of concerned officers  in his office chamber to review arrangements put in place at the […]