News Topic:Kathua
Jammu
J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau nabs Patwari in bribery sting operation
The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has sprung into action following a written complaint received from a resident of Machhedi, District Kathua.
Jammu
Gangster menace returns to Jammu
Since the killing of a gangster outside Government Medical College (GMC) Kathua on Tuesday, the focus is back on this menace of gangster-ism.
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Jammu
Police officer dies, gangster killed during firing incident at GMC Kathua
A late-night confrontation between law enforcement and alleged gangsters at GMC Kathua ended tragically, with the demise of a police sub-inspector.
Politics
BJP’s Jitendra Singh files nomination for Udhampur seat
Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Thursday filed his nomination papers.
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Jammu
Border Security Forces recover IED in Kathua
Security forces in Kathua district made a significant recovery on Thursday as they recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a border area.
J&K
4000 Constable vacancies in J&K Police: DGP Dilbagh Singh
The Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh, on Wednesday said that there is a notable shortfall of approximately 4,000 constables.
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Jammu
Toddler among eight killed in house collapse, landslides in Kathua’s Bani
Eight people including a toddler, teenagers and two women have died in separate incidents of landslides and flash floods triggered by a fresh spell of rainfall.
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Jammu
Bullet-riddled body of BSF officer found in J-K’s Hiranagar sector
A Border Security Force officer was found dead on Sunday in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said.
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