News Topic:Village Defence Guards

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.

Political parties criticize constitution of VDGs in J-K

The political parties in Jammu and Kashmir criticized the directions issued by the MHA with regard to the constitution of Village Defense Guards (VDGs).

MHA orders for formation of Village Defence Guards in J-K

In order to revive the Village Defence Committees, the Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the formation of Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat: Waheed-ur-Rehman Para poorest candidate in fray

The PDP candidate for the Srinagar constituency, Waheed-ur-Rahman Para, is the poorest candidate in the fray with a house valued at a mere Rs 32 lac.
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PDP to represent sentiment of youth, says Waheed Para

Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Wednesday said that the party will try its best to represent the sentiment of youth in the Parliament democratically.

BJP’s polarising rants result of INDIA alliance’s success: Mehbooba

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti delivered a scathing critique of the escalating turbulence and fear gripping Jammu and Kashmir.

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Flash flood hits Tenghar village in Pulwama

In a harrowing ordeal for the residents of Tenghar village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, a sudden flash flood wreaked havoc, inundating over a dozen homes.

Heavy rain can’t dampen spirits as DDC Member Javed Rahim Bhat joins PDP

In a significant development, District Development Council (DDC) Member Javed Rahim Bhat, hailing from Rajpora, officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).