News Topic:Poonch

Pakistani currency seized in Poonch’s Mendhar sector

Security forces recovered Pakistani currency notes and a slip containing several Pakistani mobile phone numbers during a search operation in the Mendhar sector of Jammu.

Army soldier found dead at 16 RR headquarters in Surankote

An Army soldier was found dead at the headquarters of 16 Rashtriya Rifles in the Draba area of Surankote in Poonch district during the early hours of Thursday.

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.

Jammu BSF organises medical camps in flood affected areas

The Jammu Frontier of BSF organised a series of Medical Relief Camps to extend timely healthcare assistance to the flood-affected population in Poonch, Jammu, Samba and Pathankot.

J&K Police conduct searches for banned literature in Poonch bookshops

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday conducted searches for banned literature in bookshops in Poonch district.

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.

Agniveer killed, two soldiers injured in landmine blast near LoC in Poonch

In a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday, an Indian Army Agniveer lost his life.

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.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

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