News Topic:Poonch

11 dead while 19 injured in Poonch bus accident

Poonch: At least 11 passengers died and nineteen others were injured, five of them critically, in a road accident in Mandi tehsil of Poonch...

Army soldier injured in landmine explosion along LoC in Poonch

Poonch: An Army man was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Poonch district in Jammu...

HDFC Bank crosses 75 branches in Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar: HDFC Bank achieved an important branch network milestone in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. With the launch of new branches at Mendhar...

Two militants from Pulwama arrested in Poonch

Poonch: Police and Army on Wednesday arrested two “militants” from Pulwama in Surankote area in Poonch district of Jammu region.“Based on a specific information,...

Soldier killed after hit by Army vehicle in Poonch

Poonch: An Army soldier was crushed to death by a vehicle at Surankote area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.Reports reaching...

Conductor killed, driver injured as water tanker meets accident in Poonch

Poonch: Conductor of a water tanker was killed and driver injured in a road mishap in Surankote area of Poonch district on Tuesday evening.Reports...

22-year-old youth killed in cross-border firing in Poonch

Poonch: A youth was killed in cross-border firing along Line of Control (LoC) in Gulpur area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir late...

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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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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.