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Jammu

Fearing backlash, Jammu’s Muslims rush to Valley

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The fear of backlash gripped Muslims living in Jammu after yesterday’s barbaric terror attack on Amarnath yatris in the Botengo area of Anantnag district in which seven pilgrims were killed. They feared a backlash from fringe elements in the winter capital and surroundings, forcing them to think of returning to their homes. Since the news of the terror attack broke out, condemnation from all parts of the state started to pour in. However, locals received phone calls from their friends and relatives to know about the current situation in the…

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Attack on Amarnath pilgrims evokes widespread condemnation

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The killing of seven Amarnath pilgrims by militants yesterday in Kashmir evoked widespread condemnation in Jammu with various social organizations, civil society and political parties demanding stern and decisive action to end militancy. JPPF urged the centre to act strongly against the anti-national elements and take decisive action to end militancy. JPPF also held a protest demonstration. JPPF President, Pavittar Singh Bharjwaj said it is high time that the anti-national elements including separatists are charged with the murder of the innocent yatries. The members demanded compensation for the deceased. A…

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Internet Services suspended in Jammu post attack on Amarnath Yatris

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Internet services were suspended in the Jammu region late last night after attack in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir left seven Amarnath pilgrims dead and nineteen others injured. Internet and broadband services in the region have been suspended as a precautionary measure following the killing of Amarnath pilgrims in the Kashmir Valley, the SSP control room said. Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a Jammu ‘bandh’ today to pay respect and homage to Amarnath pilgrims killed in Anantnag attack. Opposition National Conference has supported the bandh…

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India, Pakistan trade fire along LoC, 5 civilians killed scores injured

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Five civilians were killed as the armies of India and Pakistan traded heavy fire along the Line of Control in Poonch sector, reports said. An official said that Mohammad Showkat and his wife Shafiya were killed after a shell fired from across the border hit their house in Khari Karmama sector in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Their three children were injured in the attack, he said, adding that they were shifted to District Hospsital Poonch for treatment. Three civilians were killed and six others injured due to “unprovoked…

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Alliance pushing state into chaos and confusion over delay in implementing GST: Congress

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Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Spokesperson, Ravinder Sharma today said that collation government is pushing state into chaos and confusion by deliberate delay over the implementation of GST regime. Taking a dig at BJP , Sharma also said that , “they should explain it own position over the unanimous cabinet decision of 14 th October, 2016 over the issue of GST in the State before blaming the opposition and other for the delay in its implementation”. Sharma also questioned the intention behind creating uncertainty, confusion and artificial contradiction…

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Dilapidated roads make commuting a challenge

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Making mockery of the claims made by the PDP-BJP coalition government of improving the road network in J&K, the pitiable condition of roads in Jammu exposes the false promises of the government, especially the BJP leadership which got 25 MLAs elected from the region. Resentment is brewing among the masses against the administration as the restoration of roads was set as a major target after the formation of the government. However, only patching work is being carried out in different parts of the city. Though senior officials in the Roads…

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NGO protests sale of momos the ‘Silent Killer’ in state

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The Naya Savera, an NGO that has launched a campaign against the sale of momos in the state, today held a protest and burnt an effigy of the “silent killer”. The campaign against momos was launched by the NGO after it received complaints from different parts of the state about the health hazards posed by consumption of momos. The campaign is spearheaded by BJP MLC Ramesh Arora. Meanwhile, the report prepared by the Controller, Drugs and Food Control Organisation, Jammu and Kashmir, after taking samples of Chinese momos, has found…

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Jammu traders write to Modi over state BJP’s ‘Silence’ on GST

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Urge Central leadership to intervene; threaten agitation In a major embarrassment for the ruling alliance partner, BJP, Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jammu (JCCI) today shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president Amit Shah questioning the “utter silence” of the party’s state unit on the GST implementation in J&K from July 1. The JCCI made it clear that the traders and the business community were perplexed and utter confusion that being the ruling coalition partner in the state, the BJP unit of J&K…

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3rd Intl Yoga Day observed across Jammu, Rain fails to dampen fervour

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On 3rd International Yoga Day today, incessant rain played a spoilsport but it failed to dampen the spirit of the participants. Various departments, organisations and educational institutes had organised yoga sessions this morning, in which participants performed asanas to stay mentally and physically fit. The International Yoga Day Coordination Committee, Jammu, in collaboration with the AYUSH Department today celebrated the day at Brahman Sabha, Parade. The venue for the event was Mini Stadium but due to continuous rain, it was shifted to nearby Brahman Sabha. Union Minister of State Jitendra…

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Pre-monsoon rain exposes poor sewerage across Jammu city

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Pre-monsoon rain in Jammu has exposed the much-hyped underground sewerage system laid under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission as overflowing manholes spilled dirty water on the roads. The project executed by the National Building Construction Corporation and the Economic Reconstruction Agency has been facing problems from the onset. Jammu received about 47 mm of rain during the past 24 hours which led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas of the city despite functional sewerage line. Residents in several localities in the city demanded investigation against the executing agencies…

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