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Four injured after “unexploded” device sets off at Bijbehara gunfight site

Four injured after “unexploded” device sets off at Bijbehara gunfight site

Srinagar : Four youth sustained injuries after an unexploded device went off at Sirhama area of Bijbehara -Anantnag, the gunfight site where two LeT militants were killed in the morning today. Of the four injured, two were referred to Srinagar for specialized treatment, officials said. A police official told a local news gathering agency—Kashmir News […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Two Lashkar militants killed in Bijbehara on second day of gunfight

Two Lashkar militants killed in Bijbehara on second day of gunfight

Srinagar : Two Lashkar Toiba militants were killed in an overnight ongoing Gunfight in Sirhama area of Bijbehra in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Local news gathering agency Global News Service quoting an unnamed official reported that two militants of LeT were killed in the gunfight, however identity of the slain militants couldn’t be ascertained yet. The […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Back to Village Phase III: Govt orders deployment of officers

Back to Village Phase III: Govt orders deployment of officers

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 24: In connection with the “Third Phase of Back to Village (B2V3)” Programme being held from 2nd to 12th of October 2020, the government has ordered deployment of officers assigning them their districts of operation. An order in this regard issued here today by the GAD stated that the exact location of the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Day 123: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 30 domestic flights with 3,916 passengers aboard

Day 123: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 30 domestic flights with 3,916 passengers aboard

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 24: On day 123 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 30 domestic flights with 3,916 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1316 passengers aboard 10 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 20 domestic flights with about 2600 passengers aboard […]

 Crescent Kashmir

24×7 COVID-19 Helplines receive more than 500 Calls in last two days

24×7 COVID-19 Helplines receive more than 500 Calls in last two days

Also 5156 outgoing calls made to COVID positive cases in Home Isolation. JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 24: In order to instill confidence and alley the fear among general public particularly the home isolated positive patients of district Jammu, Department of Health and Medical Education J&K has established a 10 seater dedicated Call Centre on 22nd September 2020 […]

 Crescent Kashmir

1104 new cases take covid-19 tally to 68614

1104 new cases take covid-19 tally to 68614

Jammu and Kashmir reported 1104 new novel coronavirus cases including 25 travelers, taking the total count to 68614. Official sources told GNS that 624 cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 480 from Kashmir Valley. Among the cases, Srinagar reported 194, Budgam 49, Baramulla 72, Pulwama 33, Anantnag 24, Bandipora 20, Kupwara 42, Ganderbal 28, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Bijbehara

Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Bijbehara

Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Sirhama of Bijbhera area of in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday According to the reports, a joint team of police, army, 03 RR and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Sirhama. As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Advocate Babar Qadri shot dead in Srinagar’s Hawal area

Advocate Babar Qadri shot dead in Srinagar’s Hawal area

Srinagar: Suspected militants on Thursday evening shot dead advocate Babar Qadri in Hawal area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. A local news gathering agency Global News Service quoting an unnamed official reported that militants fired upon Babar Qadri from blank point killing him instantly on the spot at Hawal. Medical Superintendent Dr Farooq Jan also […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Bear attack leaves woman dead in North Kashmir

Bear attack leaves woman dead in North Kashmir

An elderly woman was mauled by bear in Tangmarg area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The incident occurred at Tumberhama village of Tangmarg. Local sources told news agency KNT that bear attacked a 55 year old woman when she was walking in a field. The attack left her critically injured. She was rushed to hospital […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Two officers suspended after patient dies of COVID-19 at GMC Jammu

Two officers suspended after patient dies of COVID-19 at GMC Jammu

Health and Medical Education Department on Thursday suspended two officers over shortage of oxygen supply to covid patients and alleged mismanagement at Government Medical College, Jammu which led to the death of a patient. The suspension was ordered by the Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo on the basis of an enquiry […]