Tag: Jammu Amp Kashmir

Coronavirus
Column: Why A Nationwide Extension Of ‘Lockdown’ Will Be Disastrous

By Sandeep Sahu It seems we have little choice but to brace for a fresh spell of ‘lockdown’ – a state we Indians, with the exception of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, had no previous experience of till a month ago, but now know like the back of our palm. The modern day ‘Battle […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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India condemns Pakistan for delibarate attack on Indian fishermen

New Delhi: India on Monday strongly condemned an attack by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency on two Indian fishing boats off the coast of Gujarat and warned the neighbouring country to not repeat such “heinous” acts, official sources said. They said the personnel from the Pakistani agency targeted Indian fishermen on board two Indian fishing boats, […]

  • Saturday, 17 April 2021
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4 Terrorists Killed In Gunfight With Security Forces In J&K

Srinagar: Four terrorists were killed and an army officer injured in a fierce gunfight between security forces and holed up terrorists on Sunday in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Police said four terrorists have been killed in the encounter between holed up terrorists and the security forces in Guddar village of Kulgam district. “An army […]

  • Saturday, 17 April 2021
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Colonel, Major among five security personnel killed in encounter with terrorists in J&K's Handwara

Srinagar: An Army Colonel and a Major were among five security personnel killed in an encounter with terrorists at a village in north Kashmir’s Handwara area, Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said on Sunday. “Sad to inform that five brave personnel including Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Major Anuj Sood and sub-inspector of JKP Shakeel Qazi […]

  • Saturday, 17 April 2021
Hizbul Commander
Top Hizbul Commander Riyaz Naikoo gunned down by security forces in Kashmir

Srinagar: In a major success in anti-militancy operations in J&K, security forces on Wednesday killed the most wanted militant commander, Riyaz Naikoo along with his associate in Pulwama district thereby avenging the deaths of five security men killed in Kupwara district on May 3. Naikoo, Kashmir’s most wanted terrorist and Hizbul chief was trapped late […]

  • Saturday, 17 April 2021
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Security forces foil Pulwama-like tragedy in Kashmir

Srinagar: A major terror plot was averted in Jammu and Kashmir after the security forces recovered a car laden with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The explosive laden car was said to be placed at a strategic location to target a security forces convoy or a defence installation. The explosive […]

  • Friday, 16 April 2021
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8 JeM, HM Militants Killed In Separate Gunfights In Kashmir

Srinagar: Eight terrorists were killed in Kashmir in two separate gunfights during the last 24 hours. Three terrorists were killed in Awantipora area of Pulwama district while five others were killed in Shopian district. One terrorist was killed on Thursday in an encounter with the security forces in Meej village of Awantipora area, following which […]

  • Thursday, 15 April 2021
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CRPF Jawan Martyred, Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama

Srinagar: Two militants and a central reserve police force (CRPF) trooper were killed on Tuesday in a gunfight in J&K’s Pulwama district. Police said two militants and a CRPF jawan were killed early Tuesday in an encounter between the security forces and the militants in Bandzoo village of Pulwama district. Bandzoo village is situated one […]

  • Thursday, 15 April 2021
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Around 300 Terrorists Waiting In Launch Pads To Infiltrate Into India: Army Official

Srinagar: Pakistan is trying to step up infiltration and push in more terrorists into J&K after failing to instigate the people of Kashmir following last year’s August 5 decision of revoking Article 370. GoC 19 Infantry Division Kashmir Major General Virendra Vats said this at a press conference in Baramulla, North Kashmir on Saturday. “Pakistan […]

  • Thursday, 15 April 2021
J&K Encounter: 2 Terrorists Shot Dead In Kulgam District
Pakistani National Among 3 LeT Militants Killed In Encounter In J&K

Srinagar: Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a Pakistani national involved in a recent attack on security forces, were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation around midnight in the Reban area of Sopore town following information about the presence of […]

  • Thursday, 15 April 2021
National Investigation Agency
JeM Handlers Shared Code Words For Receiving Terrorists In J&K: NIA

New Delhi: The overground workers of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Jammu and Kashmir were in touch with their handlers in Pakistan, who used to send locations of freshly infiltrated terrorists and also shared code words for receiving them to driver Sameer Ahmed Dar on secure messaging applications, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) claimed in […]

  • Wednesday, 14 April 2021
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Former J&K Lt Governor GC Murmu Appointed New CAG, Manoj Sinha New LG

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The decision came exactly a year after the Central government reorganised Jammu and Kashmir, bifurcating it into two Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Official sources told IANS that Murmu […]

  • Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Marriage Celebrations Return In Jammu & Kashmir As Guns Fall Silent Along LoC
Marriage Celebrations Return In Jammu & Kashmir As Guns Fall Silent Along LoC

Jammu: As India and Pakistan adhere to ceasefire agreement after years of cross-border shelling, marriage celebrations have silently returned to villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and…

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
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2 CRPF Personnel, 1 Police Officer Killed In Terror Attack In J&K's Baramulla

Srinagar: Two CRPF personnel and a Special Police Officer (SPO) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed after terrorists attacked a patrol party in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to the details, a joint patrol party of the police and the CRPF was targetted by the terrorists who were hiding in an orchard in […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
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Centre Withdraws 12,000 Paramilitary Force Personnel From Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi: A year after additional security personnel were deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central government on Wednesday withdrew around 12,000 troopers of various paramilitary forces, indicating a significant improvement in the law and order situation of the Union Territory. Ahead of the nullification of the Constitution’s Articles 370 and 35A on August 5 […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
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