News Topic:Gunbattles
Jammu
Two militants, trooper killed in Kathua gunfight
Two militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed during an encounter in the Kootah area of Kathua district.
News & Interviews
Top LeT commander and associate killed in Pulwama gunfight, Police confirms
A top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander among two militants have been killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Nehama area of Pulwama on Monday.
Kashmir
Gunfight erupts between militants and security forces in J-K’s Pulwama
An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Nehama area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday morning.
GNS -
Kashmir
Infiltration bid foiled along LoC in Tangdhar
Security forces engaged a group of militants in a gunfight after they attempted to sneak into this side from across the LoC in Kupwara district, officials said.
Kashmir
Third militant killed in Kulgam gunfight, say officials
A third militant was killed in a gunfight that resumed after a lull of over 24 hours in Redwani area of Kulgam, officials said on Wednesday.
KNO -
Kashmir
Top Lashkar commander among two militants killed in Kulgam: Police
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone, V K Bhirdi said the top Lashkar-e-Toiba (TRF) commander Basit Dar and a hybrid militant-cum-OGW were killed in an encounter.
KNO -
Kashmir
Gunfight breaks out in Redwani Kulgam
A gunfight broke out between security forces and militants in Redwani area of Kulgam on Monday evening.
KNO -
Jammu
Village Defence Guard killed in gunfight with militants in Udhampur
A Village Defence Guard (VDG) member was killed in a gunfight with militants in a remote village in Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said.
KNO -
Latest news
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.
Must read
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.