News Topic:Line of Control (LoC)
Kashmir
Lady killed in Pakistani shelling in Uri
A woman was killed and three others injured in cross-border shelling in the Uri sector of Baramulla district.
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India
Pak attempts to attack 15 places in India foiled; Air defence system at Lahore neutralized: Officials
India foiled Pakistan military’s attempts to attack 15 places in the region using missiles and drones, and destroyed a Pakistani air defence system in Lahore, officials said.
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J&K
Army soldier among 15 people killed in cross-border shelling in Poonch
14 civilians, including a woman and four children, and an Army soldier were killed and as many as 60 injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling.
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J&K
12 civilians killed; 60 hurt in cross-border shelling in Poonch
At least 12 civilians, including a woman and four children, were killed and as many as 60 injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling and artillery firing in Poonch.
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J&K
Amid border tensions, J&K LG says govt prepared to deal with any eventuality
Amid the escalating border tension, J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the deputy commissioners to shift villagers from vulnerable areas.
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Pakistan
IAF used standoff weapons, claims Pak
Pakistan early Wednesday claimed the Indian Air Force, "while remaining within Indian airspace used standoff weapons targeting civilian population."
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J&K
Operation Sindoor: India, Pakistan exchange heavy artillery fire along LoC
India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire along the LoC in Kashmir post-midnight, after India launched "precision strikes on terrorist camps in PoK".
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J&K
Pakistan resorts to unprovoked firing on LoC in 5 districts of J&K
The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms firing along the Line of Control in parts of five districts in Jammu and Kashmir.
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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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