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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 03: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Gho Manhasa, Marh, Gajansoo and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 07 from 10 am to 10. 30 am and 3 pm to 3.30 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Gangoon, Fallore, Karloop, Shazadpur, Chowana Chowk and its adjoining […]

 Crescent Kashmir

TRF militant arrested in Bandipora: Police

TRF militant arrested in Bandipora: Police

Police on Thrusday claimed to have arrested a hybrid militant of outfit The Resistance Front an offshoot of LeT in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. In a statement to GNS, the police said that today on 3rd February, Bandipora police and security forces came to know the suspicious movement of TRF militants in Chandergeer Hajin.Accordingly a […]

 Crescent Kashmir

J&K Reports 1982 New Covid-19 Cases, Lowest In 20 Days

J&K Reports 1982 New Covid-19 Cases, Lowest In 20 Days

7 Deaths Reported In 24 Hours, 4699 With 2400 In Kashmir Srinagar, Feb 3: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1982 fresh covid-19 cases, lowest in 20 days, even as seven persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said. Official sources told GNS that 694 cases were from Jammu Division and 1288 from […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Tourist drivers accuse rural traffic of harassment, stage protest in Srinagar

Tourist drivers accuse rural traffic of harassment, stage protest in Srinagar

Drivers ferrying tourists from one place to another in Kashmir Valley Thursday staged a protest accusing traffic cops in rural areas of harassment. They sought remedial measures saying that tourists too face a lot of inconveniences when are they are being repeatedly stopped and harassed at every checkpoint in rural areas. “The rural traffic cops […]

 Crescent Kashmir

SPO Dies During Duty In Poonch

SPO Dies During Duty In Poonch

A Special Police Officer (SPO) died apparently due to heart attack in Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. A police official told GNS that SPO Parem Parkesh son of Daya Nand of Village Dara Dullian complained of chest pain during duty at Shiv Gi Mandir Kuniyian this afternoon. He was immediately shifted to Raja Sukhdav […]

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Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir, different wings of the government are active, especially the Mission to bring drinking water facilities to every household even in the remotest areas. In Jammu region recently Div Com Jammu visited Ramgarh area to assess the development works under Jal Jeevan Mission. He inspected improvement and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Wetlands not wastelands, wetlands are natural wealth lands supporting vast biodiversity: Div Com Kashmir

Wetlands not wastelands, wetlands are natural wealth lands supporting vast biodiversity: Div Com Kashmir

Visits interior of Hokersar wetland to catch sight of migratory birds SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 02:  Wetlands not wasteland, wetlands are natural wealth lands wrote Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on a pledge wall to save and protect Hokersar wetland and send a loud and clear message about preservation and protection of all wetlands. Kashmir has […]

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Those involved in Sgr acid attack should be severely punished: MMU

Those involved in Sgr acid attack should be severely punished: MMU

  Srinagar, Feb 02 : Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu Kashmir, headed by Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq Wednesday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating social situation in J&K, especially in the Valley. The MMU in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “Our society as a whole is deteriorating at […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Sgr Mayor hands over his one-month’s salary to acid attack victim’s family

Sgr Mayor hands over his one-month’s salary to acid attack victim’s family

Visits SMHS hospital, meets parents of victim, commends police for arresting culprits within 24 hours Srinagar, Feb 02: Mayor Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattu on Wednesday visited the young acid attack victim at SMHS hospital in Srinagar and handed over his one-month’s salary to the victim’s family and assured them of his complete support and solidarity. […]

 Crescent Kashmir

AC transfers land for the construction of housing colonies at Srinagar

AC transfers land for the construction of housing colonies at Srinagar

Housing Stock to be developed on a fast track basis Expected to expeditiously develop local areas and contribute to employment generation JAMMU, FEBRUARY 02:  To meet the increased appetite for housing in Srinagar city and give a push to the housing sector, the Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj […]