News Topic:Encounters

Inspector Kuldeep Singh killed in Udhampur gunfight

An exchange of fire broke out in Cheel area of Ramnagar in Udhampur district on Monday. The encounter resulted in the death of Inspector Kuldeep Singh.

Army Captain killed in Doda gunfight

An Army officer was killed Wednesday in an exchange of fire with militants in the Assar area of Doda district.

Kokernag Encounter: Search to flush out terrorists continues; additional forces deployed

Security forces continued their intensive search operations for the third consecutive day on Monday in the Ahlan Gadole forest area of Kokernag in south Kashmir's Anantnag.

Civilian injured in Kokernag gunfight dies, toll rises to three

The death toll from the overnight anti-terror operation in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, has risen to three, following the death of one of the two injured civilians.

Two soldiers killed, two civilians among five injured as encounter rages in Kokernag

Two soldiers were killed, three others injured in a fierce encounter in Ahlan forest area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.

25 dead in July amid gunfights and militant attacks in J-K

Twenty-five casualties have been reported in the ongoing month of July in eight gunfights and five militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.

Soldier, militant killed in Kupwara gunfight

A soldier and a militant were killed in a gunbattle that erupted on Tuesday evening in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, officials said.

Soldier killed as army foils infiltration bid in Jammu’s Poonch

A soldier was killed in the line of duty as the army thwarted an infiltration bid by militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu's Poonch district early Tuesday.

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Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K

Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.

India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map

India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.

Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say

Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.