News Topic:Village Defence Guards

Protest erupts in Kishtwar over VDG members’ killing

Scores of people, including women, took to the streets in Kuntwara Kishtwar on Friday to protest the killing of two Village Defense Guard (VDG) members.

Suspected militants kill two Village Defense Guards in Kishtwar

Two Village Defense Guards (VDG) were reportedly killed by the militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.

Search continues in Udhampur to track down militants after killing of VDG

The search operation to track down the militants in Udhumpur district entered the second day on Monday.

Village Defence Guard killed in gunfight with militants in Udhampur

A Village Defence Guard (VDG) member was killed in a gunfight with militants in a remote village in Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said.

Year 2022 saw highest number of anti-militancy operations in J-K in five years: MHA

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said that the year 2022 saw the highest number of anti-militancy operations in J&K.

VDC member resorts to aerial firing in Rajouri village

A Village Defence Committee (VDC) member fired in the air on Tuesday evening after he mistook hue and cry over a fire incident in Draman village of Rajouri district.

Amit Shah arriving in Rajouri amid tight security cover

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Rajouri tomorrow (Friday) and meet the families of those slain in the recent attacks at Dhangri area of the district.

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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Dry spell affects saffron cultivation in Kashmir

The dry spell in Kashmir has had a devastating impact on saffron production this year, with yields dropping by 50 to 70 percent compared to previous years.
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Govt committed to regularise daily wagers, restore SKIMS autonomy: NC leader

Senior National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq said that the government is committed to regularise all daily wagers and casual labourers in a phased manner.

61 people voted in favour of ‘special status’ resolution in Assembly, only 28 opposed: Speaker

J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather said that the resolution passed in the maiden Assembly session was forwarded to the concerned quarters for necessary action.

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The 'special status' resolution passed by the ruling National Conference in the J&K Assembly falls far short of expectations and is not in sync with their mandate.
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Tarigami reflects on being first J-K leader detained under PSA, life of struggle, loyalty to CPIM

CPI(M) leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, in a candid interview with The Kashmir Pulse, shared that he was the first person in J&K to be slapped with the PSA.