News Topic:Balakote

Security forces recover Chinese pistol, suspected narcotics near LoC in Poonch

Security forces recovered a concealed cache containing a Chinese-origin pistol and suspected narcotic substances from a forward area close to the LoC in Poonch.

Two polling agents booked for destroying ballot papers in Poonch

POONCH — Two polling agents were booked for allegedly destroying ballot papers during the Phase-IV of election at Balakote in Poonch district.Official sources said...

Poll staff suspended as ballot paper goes viral on social media

POONCH — District Panchayat Election Officer Poonch on Sunday placed three members of poll staff under suspension after ballot paper for DDC polls was...

Sexagenarian woman killed in Cross LoC shelling in Balakot

India on Wednesday accused Pakistan of killing one woman and injuring another, by resorting to unprovoked shelling in Balakot sector of Poonch district, in which one elderly woman was killed and another injured.

Will respond at the time & place of choice, says Pakistan

SRINAGAR — Pakistan on Tuesday "strongly rejected India's claim" of targeting a militant camp near Balakot and causing heavy casualties even as it vowed...

India claims strike across LoC

SRINAGAR — India has carried out a pre-dawn strike on a militant camp across the Line of Control, reports said soon after Pakistan Army...

Army soldier injured in landmine explosion along LoC in Poonch

Poonch: An Army man was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Poonch district in Jammu...

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Srinagar Police attach ₹4 crore property of drug peddler in Budgam

Srinagar Police have attached immovable property worth around ₹4 crore in Budgam district belonging to a drug peddler, police said in a handout.

Three police personnel injured as escort vehicle rolls down in Awantipora

Three police personnel, including an officer, were injured after an escort vehicle rolled down following a tyre burst near Zirayat Sharief in Awantipora on Monday.

Shikarawalas allege diesel leakage from de-weeding machines as Dal Lake water turns green

Srinagar's Dal Lake is facing fresh concerns over its deteriorating condition, with large stretches of water appearing green and hundreds of fish reportedly found dead.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

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