News Topic:Rashtriya Rifles

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

Two soldiers killed in ongoing gunfight in Shopian

In the ongoing encounter in south Kashmir’s Shopian village, a militant and two soldiers have been killed so far, according to reports reaching here.

LeT commander among five militants gunned down in Pulwama

Five Lashker-e-Toiba militants including a top commander and a soldier were killed in a gunfight in Pulwama district of south Kashmir.

Army trooper killed as gunfight breaks out in Pulwama

An Army trooper, who was critically injured in the ongoing gunfight at Rajpora area of Pulwama district, has succumbed to his injuries.

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Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria hit unbeaten fifties as J&K reach 149/0 against Puducherry

Qamran Iqbal and Shubham Khajuria scored unbeaten half-centuries as Jammu and Kashmir reached 149 without loss against Puducherry on Day 2.

JKBOPEE releases provisional MD, MS and PGD selection list

JKBOPEE has released the provisional MD, MS and PGD selection list 2026. Candidates can submit objections by November 4 and report for admission from November 4 to 7.

NC hits back at Aga Ruhullah, questions his role in raising J&K issues in Parliament

The National Conference has hit back at Aga Ruhullah, questioning his parliamentary efforts on special status restoration and reservation reform in J&K.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

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.