Govt pushing state towards chaos, confusion: Mehbooba

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Aug 15: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday lambasted the coalition government led by Omar Abdullah for its “anti-people and anti-youth policies” which she said has created chaos and confusion besides plunging the state into economic morass. “The present More

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India, Pak soldiers exchange sweets, gunfire along border

INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

Jammu, Aug 15: As Indian and Pakistan soldiers exchanged sweets on Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on I-Day, the celebrations were marred by violation of ceasefire from across the border in Samba sector in J&K. Led by Mujahid Regiment Commandant Colonel Umar Gul, Pakistan army More

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Unprecedented security paralyses normal life in Jammu

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Aug 15: The unprecedented security measures in view of the Independence Day celebrations disrupted the normal life in Jammu region, especially in winter capital of the state. While additional deployments of police and paramilitary personnel were made in sensitive places across the More

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Petrol pump employee among 2 held

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Aug 15: Police today arrested an employee of a petrol pump and his friend for stealing Rs 76, 500 from the cash counter in Akhnoor, about 30 kilometers from here.Official sources said that the accused employee and his accomplice were arrested after the former lodged a false report with police More

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POWER REFORMS UNDER APDRP ELUDE URBAN AREAS

Many localities still have 30 yr old distribution lines

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Aug 15: Even as the power sector in the state is grappling under   huge financial burden due to the losses incurred over the years, the Power Development department has failed to bring about  some discernible reforms in the sector despite receiving  whopping Rs 500 crore More

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Man electrocuted,brother struggles for life

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Aug 15: A man was electrocuted, while his brother sustained critical injuries, when they inadvertently touched a naked electric wire passing from their residence in RS Pura’s village, this morning.The incident, police sources said, took place when Tony accidentally touched a naked electric More

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Bovine smuggling bid foiled

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Aug 15: Police today foiled a smuggling bid, with the recovery of nine bovines from various places in Vijaypur tehsil of Samba district, a police spokesman said.He said that based on the specific inputs, a police team led by SHO Vijaypur Inspector Kuldeep Raj under the supervision of SDPO More

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CBI Jammu celebrates I -Day

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Aug 15: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today celebrated 65th Independence Day with gaiety and enthusiasm at its office complex in Rail Head. According to the official handout, Dy.S P Radhey Shyam, in the absence of SP CBI, Dr Armandeep Singh  , unfurled the national flag and More

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