News Topic:Poonch

IED detected, defused on Rajouri-Poonch highway

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected and defused on Rajouri- Poonch highway on Saturday, officials said.

Soldier killed, another injured in Poonch

An Army soldier was killed and another injured in a mine blast during an “operation” in Poonch district late last night, officials said.

Group behind intimidation machinery ‘Kashmir Fight’ busted: Police

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday claimed to have achieved a major breakthrough by busting the group behind issuing intimidations.

Two persons ‘abscond’ after testing COVID-19 positive in Poonch

Authorities on Saturday sought FIR against two persons who allegedly “absconded” after testing positive for COVID-19 in Poonch.

Arms, ammunition recovered during searches in Poonch

Arms and ammunition have been recovered during a cordon-and-search-operation in Qasba area along Line of Control in Poonch district.

J&K records first death due to ‘black fungus’

A 40-year-old patient infected with Mucormycosis – Black Fungus – having recently "recuperated" of COVID-19 infection, has died at GMC Jammu.

Mughal road to open for fruit trucks, Gujjar-Bakerwals

Mughal Road, connecting Poonch and Shopian districts of south Kashmir, shall open for fruit trucks and for the movement of Gujjar-Bakerwals.

On Eid-ul-Fitr, Ind-Pak armies exchange sweets at LoC in Poonch

Armies of India and Pakistan exchanged sweets and pleasantries along Line of Control in Poonch district on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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