News Topic:Gunbattles

October surge in militancy leaves 19 dead including 8 civilians

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a surge in militancy-related incidents throughout October, resulting in the loss of 19 lives.

Militants will come and we will gun them down: Farooq Abdullah

Apparently unconcerned by gunfights in J&K, JKNC President Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that encounters keep taking place and there is no fear in it.

Four soldiers injured in Kishtwar gunfight ahead of PM Modi’s scheduled rally

Four soldiers were injured after a gunfight erupted between militants and security forces in Chenab Valley of Kishtwar district where PM Modi is scheduled to visit.

Militant killed, army man injured in shootout with security forces in Sopore

A militant was killed, and an army man sustained injuries during a shootout after security forces repelled a militant attack in the Rafiabad area of Sopore.

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.

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NC using statehood issue to divert attention from pressing concerns: Sunil Sharma

BJP leader Sunil Sharma accused the NC of diverting attention with its statehood protest, saying the BJP’s September 2 agitation will focus on jobs.

NC to gherao BJP offices in J&K over statehood, other demands

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference will hold peaceful gherao demonstrations at BJP headquarters in Srinagar and Jammu over statehood and other demands.

Iltija Mufti backs J&K MBBS, BDS interns’ demand for ₹30,000 stipend

PDP leader Iltija Mufti backed protesting MBBS and BDS interns in J&K, supporting their demand to raise the monthly stipend from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000.

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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.