News Topic:Rashtriya Rifles
Jammu
Army officials shifted following civilian deaths in Poonch
Following the death of three civilians, the army took action by relocating a Brigadier-level officer and three other officers from their duties in Surankote, Poonch.
Kashmir
Majlis-e-Ulema condemns forcing non-Muslim slogans from Pulwama mosque
Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema expressed serious concern and strongly condemned the incident that took place in Masjid Sharief of Zadoora village in Pulwama.
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Jammu
Major Breakthrough in Poonch Ambush Probe: Man identified providing shelter to militants for months
As a first substantial breakthrough in the Poonch ambush probe, security forces zeroed in on a man, who allegedly provided ‘shelter’ and ‘support’ to the militants.
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Jammu
VGDs get training to handle modern weapons
In a significant decision to ensure the security of the hinterland, India Army has started to train Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in Jammu region with modern weapons.
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Kashmir
Shopian accident toll 3 as another soldier succumbs
Three Army soldiers were killed and five others were injured when a vehicle they were travelling in overturned near Kanipora village, en-route to an encounter site.
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Kashmir
Two soldiers die as Sumo vehicle overturns in Shopian
At least two soldiers were killed and five others sustained injuries after a Sumo vehicle turned turtle near Kanipora village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
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Kashmir
2 injured in Army firing in Handwara
Two civilians were injured when security forces opened fire on protesters in north Kashmir’s Handwara town following an altercation with the locals.
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News & Interviews
Indian Army’s 34RR comes to pregnant woman’s rescue in Kulgam
Indian Army's 34 Rashtriya Rifles on Wednesday came to the rescue of a pregnant woman and helped her in reaching the hospital amid heavy snowfall in Kulgam.
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J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
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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
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