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Jammu

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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Expect rain for next few days across Jammu region

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Jammu is likely to get respite from sweltering heat as weathermen have predicted four days of rainfall starting tomorrow. As per the weather advisory of the Agromet unit of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu, following rains from May 31 to June 3, the maximum temperature will range between 34°C to 35°C and the minimum temperature will range between 27°C to 28°C. High temperature in north India between April-June is due to the absence of any Western Disturbance, which bring rains and only the hot winds blowing…

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Power, Water supply hit as windstorm lashes Jammu

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A windstorm that hit the Jammu region on Sunday evening has exposed the preparedness of the administration to deal with such exigencies as several areas remained without power and drinking water amid hot and humid weather conditions today. Many parts of the city and its outskirts remained parched as the functioning of lifting stations and pumps of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department was affected due to erratic power supply. A senior official of the Power Development Department (PDD) claimed that the high-velocity windstorm that hit the region last evening…

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Congress stages protest against BJP under nationwide programme ‘Hisab do Jawab do’

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Hundreds of state youth Congress activists today held massive demonstration under their nationwide programme ‘Hisab do Jawab do’ near Bharatiya Janata Party office ,Kachi Chawani. Today’s programme was organized by congress in connection to lodge protest against complete failure of the BJP led NDA government at the Centre, who completed their three years in the government. The protest was held under the leadership of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) Secretary Dr.Uma Shanker Pandey and Pradesh Youth Congress (PYC) president Pranav Shagotra. The protest march was organized by JKPYC and attended by…

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Reports about death of 38 students in Poonch mishap a hoax, Magisterial probe ordered

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The news reports of the death of more than 38 students from Rajouri district in a road mishap near Pir Ki Gali in Poonch district, created panic in Manjakot, Rajouri and other major towns on Thursday. However, it turned out to be a hoax later, much to the relief of people who were fervently praying for the safety of the children. The initial information, which was also confirmed by the Rajouri Deputy Commissioner, said a bus carrying students from Gareeb Nawaz School, Manjakot, for a picnic at Pir Ki Gali…

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JMC conducts anti encroachment drive, seizes 8 truckloads of goods

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In a joint anti encroachment drive conducted by Jammu Municipal Corporation, Traffic and Executive Police today seized about 8 trucks of material displayed by the shopkeepers in front of their shops and on footpaths causing traffic congestion and free flow of pedestrians. The team also lifted twenty illegal Rehires plying without license. The drive was conducted to follow the Hon’ble High Court directions regarding encroachment of footpaths by shopkeepers causing obstructions to pedestrians and street vendors causing free flow of traffic and congestion of roads. Anti-encroachment drive was conducted in…

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