News Topic:Line of Control (LoC)

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.

Deputy CM visits Kaman Post, says cross-LoC trade requires Indo-Pak cooperation

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday visited Kaman Post in Uri sector and praised the Indian Army for its role and service in the remote border area.

Security forces recover Chinese pistol, suspected narcotics near LoC in Poonch

Security forces recovered a concealed cache containing a Chinese-origin pistol and suspected narcotic substances from a forward area close to the LoC in Poonch.

Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch, two infiltrators killed: Indian Army

The Indian Army said that it thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector, killing two militants in the operation.

Rahul Gandhi visits shelling-hit Poonch

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, visited Poonch district in Jammu to meet the families affected by recent cross-border shelling from Pakistan.

LG Sinha announces jobs for NOKs of Pak shelling victims

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that government jobs will be provided to the closest kin of victims, who lost their lives in Pakistan shelling earlier this month.

Mehbooba Mufti urges Rs 50 lakh compensation for border shelling victims

Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has urged the government to compensate border residents who have suffered total losses due to cross-border shelling.

Border schools reopen after two-week closure amid cross-LoC shelling

After nearly two weeks of closure due to intense cross-border shelling, schools situated along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir reopened on Monday.

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J&K Assembly Speaker convenes all-party meeting ahead of autumn session

J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has called an all-party meeting on Thursday ahead of the 10-day autumn session starting September 21.

J&K likely to see mild, dry winter under El Niño

J&K may see a milder, drier winter under El Niño, says MeT director Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, though one or two major snowfall spells remain possible.

J&K NHM employees extend strike again by 72 hours

J&K NHM employees have extended their strike by 72 hours from September 15, demanding pay parity, job security, regularisation and social security benefits.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

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.