News Topic:Gunbattles

Six militants killed in Kulgam, DGP calls it ‘milestone achievement’

Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain said that six militants have been killed in twin encounters in the southern district of Kulgam.

Four militants, soldier killed in twin encounters in Kulgam

Four militants and a soldier were killed in twin encounters that broke out in the Modergam and Chinigam areas of southern Kashmir's Kulgam district early Saturday.

Security forces eliminate three militants in major operation in Doda’s Sinoo forests

Security forces achieved a major success on Wednesday when they eliminated all three militants trapped in a hideout in Sinoo forests of Gandoh area of Doda district.

Gunfight erupts on LoC as militants engage security forces in Baramulla

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Uri sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district, officials said here.

Two LeT militants from Pakistan killed in Sopore encounter: Army

Two militants killed in an encounter in Hadipora area of Baramulla on Wednesday were from Pakistan and affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba, said the Army on Thursday.

Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in Baramulla

Security forces on Wednesday neutralized two militants during an encounter in Hadipora Rafiabad area of northern Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Militant killed in ongoing encounter with security forces in Bandipora

A militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants in Aragam area of northern Kashmir's Bandipora district on Monday.

Fear grips Doda after back-to-back gunfights leave 7 injured

Fear has gripped Jammu's Doda district after two back-to-back gunfights within a span of just 24 hours in Bhaderwah and Gandoh areas were reported.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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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.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.