News Topic:Indian Army

Soldier dies in Pakistan firing in Poonch

A soldier was killed after Pakistan fired at a forward post in Mankore area along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region.

Army Major commits suicide in Tangdhar

An Army Major allegedly committed suicide on Monday at a forward post in Tangdhar sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Srinagar locals protest against Army’s ‘forcible’ occupation of playing ground

Locals from Chattabal area of Srinagar staged a protest, alleging that Army is trying to forcibly occupy a playground in the area.

Army has no system of cash rewards for killing militants: Defense spokesman

SRINAGAR — A day after reports that Army Captain staged fake encounter in south Kashmir’s Shopian district to grab Rs 20 lakh award money,...

Amshipora ‘gunfight’ was staged for Rs 20 lakh: Police Chargesheet

SRINAGAR — Police charge sheet filed in relation to the Amshipora 'encounter' in Shopian claims that the Army captain, involved in the fake encounter that...

Army porter injured in landmine blast in Kupwara

KUPWARA — An Army porter was injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control in Tangdhar area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district...

Lawaypora Gunfight: Police releases videos showing Army offering surrender

SRINAGAR — Police on Monday released two brief videos in which Army personnel can be heard offering surrender to “trapped militants” inside a house...

Major infiltration bid foiled along LoC in Rajouri: Army

JAMMU — Army in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Sunday claimed that they foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control on...

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Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary

Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.

No applications received under Journalist Welfare Scheme 2023: J&K Govt

J&K government told the Assembly that no application has been received under JWS-2023, which offers financial aid to eligible journalists in extreme hardship.

J&K High Court reduces accident victim’s compensation to ₹50,000

J&K High Court reduced Aijaz Ahmad Najar’s accident compensation from ₹5 lakh to ₹50,000, citing his 5% disability and case circumstances.

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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.