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Mohan Bhagwat discusses situation with local leaders

July 15, 2017 Editor

On a weeklong state visit, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat today discussed the functioning of the PDP-BJP government in J&K with the local leadership. Although formal discussions about “achievements” of this regime would be discussed in the national executive meeting of the RSS beginning July 18, Bhagwat received feedback from the local leadership, which is in favour of this “unique” alliance. Besides Bhagwat, other top leaders of the RSS, including Sarakaryavah (general secretary), Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, Dattatreya Hosabale, Suresh Soni and Dr Krishna Gopal, sahasarakaryavahs (joint general secretaries),…

Mohan Bhagwat RSS chief today arriving in Jammu

July 14, 2017 Editor

Amid allegations of Kashmir centric groups that the Sangh Parivar is setting its foot in the Valley, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), ideological fountain head of the Parivar, has first time chosen Jammu as venue for its annual national executive committee meeting. Although the three-day high-profile meet is going to start from July 18, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is arriving in Jammu tomorrow morning to attend the core group meeting of the Sangh Parivar to finalise the agenda for “Prant Parcharak” meeting. “The core group, comprising nearly 20 top leaders…

Despite rains, water crisis hits Jammu

July 14, 2017 Editor

The supply of dirty water in the old Jammu area after the first monsoon showers has negated the PHE Department’s claim of providing safe and pure drinking water. The rain that lashed the Jammu region yesterday brought relief for people from the sweltering heat but also brought problems with many taps in the city going dry and many others supplying muddy water. The Sitli filtration plant at Nagrota and Boria and Dhounthli water lifting stations, which supply water to nearly 75 per cent of the households of the Jammu city,…

Jammu Shuts against attack on Amarnath pilgrims, Anger spills onto roads

July 13, 2017 Editor

Anger spilled onto roads as Jammu observed spontaneous shutdown against the terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims with protesters blocking highways at different places from Lakhanpur to Udhampur. The city observed a complete bandh on the call by the Jammu Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP), Congress, Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI), Jammu chapter, and transporters, which was supported by the Bar Association, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Team Jammu, All J&K Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), Bajrang Dal and other social and political organisations. Representatives of different organisations took out rallies in the city.…

Alert sounded after 6 men hijack vehicle in Udhampur

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Editor

Close on the heels of the attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Anantnag, a high alert was sounded in the Jammu region after six youths allegedly hijacked a vehicle on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway late on Tuesday night. Official sources said the hijacking had sent the security agencies in a tizzy and efforts were being made to trace the vehicle. Sources in the police department said some unidentified persons had hijacked the vehicle in Udhampur, following which a red alert had been sounded in the Jammu region. “I was given a…

Fearing backlash, Jammu’s Muslims rush to Valley

July 12, 2017 Editor

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…

Attack on Amarnath pilgrims evokes widespread condemnation

July 12, 2017 Editor

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…

Internet Services suspended in Jammu post attack on Amarnath Yatris

July 11, 2017 Editor

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…

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

July 8, 2017 Editor

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…

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

July 5, 2017 Editor

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…