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Army pays tributes to soldiers martyred in Poonch as search op continues

Army pays tributes to soldiers martyred in Poonch as search op continues

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

A search operation to track down the fleeing terrorists continues near the scene of the ambush, while mobile internet services remained suspended in the twin districts for the second day on Sunday, they said.

These Two Exam Toppers Will Win Your Heart

These Two Exam Toppers Will Win Your Heart

Rediff.com6 May 2024

She cleared her Class 12 UP board exams in the first division. He secured All-India Rank 1 in JEE Mains. This is why their stories are inspirational.

Terrorists kill 2 village guards in J-K; Jaish outfit claims responsibility

Terrorists kill 2 village guards in J-K; Jaish outfit claims responsibility

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

They said police parties fanned out to find them amid reports that they had been abducted and killed by terrorists.

Soldier killed as Army foils infiltration bid in J-K's Poonch

Soldier killed as Army foils infiltration bid in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

According to sources, a group of armed terrorists tried to enter into Battal forward area of the Krishnagati belt but alert troops picked up their movement and immediately took action.

Woman killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri

Woman killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The shelling hit a village in Laam belt of Nowshera sector, killing Akhtar Bi and injuring her husband Mohmmad Hanief.

More than 20 detained, but no breakthrough in Poonch attack probe

More than 20 detained, but no breakthrough in Poonch attack probe

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The officials said a massive joint search operation by the Army and the police is in progress in several areas including Shahsitar, Gursai, Sanai, Lasana and Sheendara top for the third day but there was no trace of the terrorists so far.

Intelligence gaps, infiltration raise concerns post J-K tunnel site attack

Intelligence gaps, infiltration raise concerns post J-K tunnel site attack

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The attack, which claimed the lives of seven individuals, including a local doctor and two labourers from Bihar, has raised concerns about the unreported trend of local youths joining terrorist groups in Kashmir during this period.

3 jawans killed, 2 injured in Pak firing in J&K's Rajouri

3 jawans killed, 2 injured in Pak firing in J&K's Rajouri

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

With these casualties, 17 people, including nine security personnel, died and 70 were injured in Pakistani shelling and firing along the LoC and International Border in the Jammu region this year.

Is Altaf Bukhari Playing BJP Game In J-K?

Is Altaf Bukhari Playing BJP Game In J-K?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'The Congress backstabbed us and the BJP frontstabbed us.' 'This is the only difference between the two parties.'

1 soldier killed, 3 injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in J-K's Rajouri

1 soldier killed, 3 injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Border skirmishes witnessed a spurt after India's preemptive air strike.

Delayed order in Delhi dhaba costs man his life; father-son duo held

Delayed order in Delhi dhaba costs man his life; father-son duo held

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, Harneet Singh Sachdeva, had visited a dhaba early in the morning and placed an order, said deputy commissioner of police (West) Vichitra Veer.

After 2 hours of relaxation, curfew reimposed in Rajouri

After 2 hours of relaxation, curfew reimposed in Rajouri

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The curfew that had been relaxed for two hours in Rajouri town on Wednesday was reimposed for a second consecutive day.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

In March, Pakistan violated the truce four times along the LoC in Poonch.

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The first phase of polling, held on September 18, saw an estimated 61.38 per cent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to take place on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years.

Mehbooba Mufti Faces An Uphill Task In Anantnag

Mehbooba Mufti Faces An Uphill Task In Anantnag

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The change in Anantnag's demographic after delimitation has added layers of political complexities to the constituency with Pahari-Gujjar, Jammu versus Kashmir dimensions.

Where 4 Soldiers Were Killed In Kashmir

Where 4 Soldiers Were Killed In Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Four soldiers from the Indian Army made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland during an encounter with terrorists in the Baaji Maal area, Kalakote sub division, Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Anand Jain and senior officers of the Army and intelligence agencies visited the ambush spot in the Surankote area. The Army also conducted aerial surveillance using a helicopter, they said.

51 injured in clashes at Rajouri university

51 injured in clashes at Rajouri university

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Fifty-one people, including 46 students and five policemen, were injured in clashes between the police and university student in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police officials said.

Another militant killed as Rajouri gunbaltte ends

Another militant killed as Rajouri gunbaltte ends

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The nearly 50-hour-long encounter between militants and security forces in Rajouri district ended on Monday in which a Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant and an srmy jawan were killed and three others, including a major, injured.

Massive op against terrorists on the cards in J-K? DGP meets top Army officer

Massive op against terrorists on the cards in J-K? DGP meets top Army officer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The DGP, along with additional director general of police (law and order) Vijay Kumar and Jammu zone additional director general of police Anand Jain, visited Jammu-based White Knight Corps and interacted with General Officer Commanding Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, the army said.

Suspected terrorists fire upon Army vehicles in Poonch

Suspected terrorists fire upon Army vehicles in Poonch

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Suspected terrorists fired upon a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening, prompting security forces to launch a search operation, officials said.

Soldier killed, another injured in Pak firing in Rajouri, Kathua

Soldier killed, another injured in Pak firing in Rajouri, Kathua

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The casualty comes barely a week after multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the LoC in north Kashmir left 11 people, including five security personnel, dead on November 13.

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Once identified, these individuals are drawn into private groups where they are exposed to manipulative content, including fabricated videos depicting atrocities allegedly committed by security forces, the officials said.

Two Ex-CMs Bite The Dust In J&K, And How!

Two Ex-CMs Bite The Dust In J&K, And How!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Omar Abdullah lost by 204,142 votes; Mehbooba Mufti by 281, 794 votes.

Why BJP Burnt Pak PM Effigy In Srinagar

Why BJP Burnt Pak PM Effigy In Srinagar

Rediff.com21 May 2024

On May 18, 2024 night, terrorists struck at two places in Kashmir killing a former sarpanch, Aijaz Sheikh in Shopian and injuring a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag.

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Captain M V Pranjal of the Rashtriya Rifles, Captain Shubham Gupta of 9 Para, Havildar Abdul Majid of the Rashtriya Rifles, Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht of the Rashtriya Rifles and Commando Sachin Laur of 9 Para made the Supreme Sacrifice for the Motherland in Wednesday's Rajouri encounter.

J-K polls: Congress sees worst performance in Jammu with 1 seat

J-K polls: Congress sees worst performance in Jammu with 1 seat

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Congress was fighting the elections in a pre-poll alliance with National Conference and had fielded 32 candidates, mostly in Jammu region, compared to 51 by the regional party.

Bus plunges into gorge in Rajouri; 15 killed, 24 hurt

Bus plunges into gorge in Rajouri; 15 killed, 24 hurt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The bus on its way to Rajouri from Kandi skidded off the road and rolled down into the gorge at Mandir Gala area in Rajouri district, about 156 km from Jammu, on Friday afternoon, police said.

Amid surge in terrorist attacks, Army chief may visit Jammu on Monday

Amid surge in terrorist attacks, Army chief may visit Jammu on Monday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The Army chief is likely to visit Jammu and discuss the recent and ongoing counter-terrorist operations and the casualties that have been suffered in the recent terror attacks there, defence sources said.

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets forward posts in Rajouri

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets forward posts in Rajouri

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The exchange of fire between the two sides in Noushera sector continued for nearly four hours.

Back to back terror attacks in J-K: Ex-sarpanch killed, tourist couple shot at

Back to back terror attacks in J-K: Ex-sarpanch killed, tourist couple shot at

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Terrorists struck at two places in Kashmir on Saturday night, killing a former sarpanch in Shopian and injuring a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag, two days ahead of Lok Sabha elections in Baramulla.

Major terror threat to India from ISIS, Al Qaeda in J-K: FATF

Major terror threat to India from ISIS, Al Qaeda in J-K: FATF

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

It said a "sudden rise" in terrorist-financing investigations was seen in 2023 and this was attributed to events arising out of incidents in Manipur that led to such probes in more than 50 cases.

Arms cache, bodies recovered from infiltration site in Rajouri

Arms cache, bodies recovered from infiltration site in Rajouri

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Army troops on Thursday recovered a huge cache of arms, besides bodies of slain terrorists from the forward area of Keri in Rajouri district.

Article 370 anniversary: Security beefed up, Amarnath yatra suspended

Article 370 anniversary: Security beefed up, Amarnath yatra suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

No fresh batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims was allowed to leave the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for Kashmir as a precautionary measure in view of the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 on Monday, officials said.

Centre removes BSF chief, top officers of paramilitary forces in J-K

Centre removes BSF chief, top officers of paramilitary forces in J-K

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The repatriation orders for the two Indian Police Service officers come in the backdrop of a spate of terror incidents in the Jammu region, along the India-Pakistan border.

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?'

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Whether she is in power or not, she always makes it a point to visit us. This is her best quality as a leader.'

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Rajouri

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Rajouri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

An infiltration bid by a group of five terrorists was on Sunday foiled by the Army which launched a massive search operation along the Line of Control in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.