Category: Jammu

Jammu

Storm struck, 6 Power towers in Vijaypur lie uprooted

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At least six high-tension (HT) towers, installed by Sterlite Power, a power transmission company, for the Jalandhar-Samba-Amargarh distribution line have been lying uprooted in the Vijaypur area since Thursday night, hinting at use of “substandard” material. The towers got uprooted during a windstorm. Although no loss of human life was reported, it has raised a question on the quality of material being used for the execution of the Centrally sponsored power projects in the state. The 400 kV D/c Jalandhar-Samba-Amargarh transmission line being executed by Sterlite Power (Sterlite Grid Limited)…

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Power Pangs: Jammu residents turn to PM Modi

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In an online petition, complain about long, frequent outages Feeling ‘cheated’ by the ruling PDP-BJP government’s failure to ensure electricity supply during summer, residents of Jammu have sent a petition to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to prevail upon the state government to help people in Jammu and Kashmir. The petition, being sent through an online forum ‘Change.com’, has called upon the Centre to take note of the ‘failure’ of Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh in ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the state. In just one hour, the petition was…

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”MODI Festival” to be organized in Jammu

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is organizing a three-day `MODI festival` on completion of three years of Union Government at Satwari in Jammu from on Friday. Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, will formally inaugurate the event.On the occasion, the people will be provided vital information regarding the various welfare schemes and programmes that have been launched by the NDA Government. Variety of stalls of Ujala LED lights, for filling the lucky draw coupons of MODI Fest, registering of phone numbers for Jan Ki Baat, downloading…

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Seven persons killed by Windstorms, Lightning in Jammu

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Seven people were killed, dozens of cattle perished and hundreds of houses damaged in massive windstorms and lightning here in Jammu and Kashmir. Damage to houses, electric department infrastructure including transformers and poles were reported from Udhampur, Rajouri, Reasi, Kathua and Samba districts due to the severe weather conditions late on Wednesday evening. Three persons were killed in Laap village, while one in Ramnagar area of Udhampur district due to tree falling, an official said. “Over 200 houses have been damaged in the district by windstorm,” the official added. Two…

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As demand goes up, Residents suffer unscheduled power cuts

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With the ruling political class and state bureaucracy enjoying the cool climes in the Valley, unbridled power cuts and night outages amid humid conditions have made life difficult for Jammu residents. Despite the slogan of bringing ‘Achhe Din’, the PDP-BJP coalition government is forcing people to spend sleepless nights as residents are battling long and unscheduled power cuts. “It’s a double whammy for the residents of Jammu who are not just reeling under humid conditions but also bearing the brunt of a casual approach of the Power Development Department. Long…

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Medical supplies corpn in Vigilance net over spurious drugs purchase

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The state Vigilance Organisation has booked members of the Jammu & Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) for allegedly purchasing spurious drugs and medicines on exorbitant rates without adhering to a proper procedure. Out of the total 23 lifted samples, three samples were reported to be not of standard quality and failed. The FIR has been registered against the then Managing Director, JKMSCL, Principal, GMC, Jammu, Senior Consultant, Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Chief Account Officer of JKMSCL, Consultant (Technical Expert), Technical Expert and the supplier Theon Pharmaceutical Ltd. According to…

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JKNPP protests against govt’s ‘Failure’ to deport Rohingyas

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The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) staged a protest here on Monday against the state government’s “failure” to deport the Rohingyas and Bangladeshis from Jammu. Led by JKNPP chairman Harsh Dev Singh, the workers of the party staged a protest at the Exhibition Ground and raised anti-government slogans, besides shouting “Rohingyas, quit Jammu” and “Bangladeshis, go back”. They also torched an effigy of the Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted to look into the issue. Addressing the media, Singh later claimed that the government acknowledged that Rohingyas and Bangladeshi…

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Police, Admin on toes across Jammu to see off India-Pak clash peacefully

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Champions Trophy-2017 While India and Pakistan clashed for their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy being played in England, administration and police in Jammu division were on high alert to avoid any untoward incident as emotions run high during this clash between the arch-rivals. Extra security measures were taken to ensure that the game will be watched in sporting spirit only.“We have taken extra measures keeping in view sensitivity of cricket match to ensure peace. It is not that something will happen but, it was just an anticipation that…

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Jammu records season’s hottest day

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Children are facing huge problems as government-run schools do not have electric fans in most of the classrooms. Jammu city recorded this season’s highest temperature at 43.3 degrees Celsius due to an intense heatwave, the Met department announced on Sunday. “The maximum temperature was 43.3 degrees Celsius in Jammu on Saturday. This is the highest recorded here so far this season. The minimum temperature on Sunday was 25.2 degrees Celsius,” a Met official said. “Temperatures in Jammu are likely to rise in the coming days.” People in the city have…

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Guns roar again along LoC, GREF driver killed, BSF man among 7 injured in Pak shelling

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A GREF driver was killed and seven others including a BSF man injured in cross Line of Control (LoC) shelling by Pakistan Army in Krishna Ghati and Mankote sectors of Mendhar tehsil in Poonch district on Thursday. Defence sources said Pakistani troops fired from automatic weapons and resorted to mortar shelling on army positions and civilian areas in Mendhar tehsil this morning. They said the army men also returned the fire. In Mankote sector, a mortar shell fired by Pakistani troops exploded close to a moving vehicle of GREF carrying…

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