News Topic:Kathua
Jammu
Five soldiers killed, five injured after militants ambush army convoy in Kathua hills
Five army personnel were killed and five injured on Monday when militants ambushed their vehicle in the remote hilly terrain of Kathua district, officials said.
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Four soldiers killed, six injured in militant ambush in J-K’s Kathua
Four army personnel were killed and six injured on Monday when militants ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machhedi area of Kathua district, officials said.
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Gunfight erupts in Kathua’s Machhedi area
An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Machhedi area of Kathua district on Monday.
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.
Jammu
J-K Govt suspends six officials, launches probe following fatal accident in Akhnoor
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended six officials, including a Motor Vehicle Inspector from the Regional Transport Office in Kathua.
Jammu
Fire engulfs forest areas of J-K’s Kathua, Rajouri
The forest areas in Kathua and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir have been engulfed by fire, causing significant damage to forest wealth, officials on Tuesday said.
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J&K
IT Department recommends cancellation of six CSCs for overcharging
Tightening the noose around the CSCs for overcharging, the inspection teams of the Information Technology Department have recommended the cancellation of six licenses.
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Jammu
Basantgarh Encounter: Suspect arrested for providing logistic support to militants
After hectic efforts to trace militants involved in the exchange of firing at Basantgarh area of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested one suspect.
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