News Topic:Poonch

Soldier shoots himself dead along LoC in Poonch

POONCH — A soldier shot himself dead with his service rifle along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region, official sources...

Eight persons injured, two of them critically, in Poonch

POONCH — Eight persons injured, two of them critically, in PoonchOfficial sources said that a Sumo (JK02AB-5463) on way from Bhera to Mendhar met...

Poonch man dies after slipping from slope while cutting grass

POONCH — A 62-year-old man slipped off from a slope and died on the spot in this mountainous district, official sources said on Thursday.They...

35-year-old man electrocuted in Poonch

POONCH — A 35-year-old man was electrocuted while repairing electricity inside cattle shed near his residence at Nar Mankote in this district of Jammu...

Boy killed, his father, aunt injured in Poonch accident

JAMMU — One person was killed and two others injured when a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Mankote in...

Arms recovered as Police, Army bust militant hideout in Poonch

POONCH — Police and Army on Friday busted a militant hideout in Poonch district of Jammu division.Official sources said that Army’s 39 RR and...

Woman dies for want of ambulance in Poonch

POONCH — A 40-year-old woman died on Monday as she could not be referred to District Hospital Rajouri for better health facilities due to...

Three nomads killed, cattle perished by lightning in Surankote

Three nomads were killed while dozens of their cattle got perished by lightning at Gumsar village of Poonch district.

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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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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

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