News Topic:Village Defence Guards
J&K
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.
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Jammu
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.
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Jammu
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.
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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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Politics
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).
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J&K
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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69 vacancies for doctors and staff strain patient care at District Hospital Pulwama
The District Hospital Pulwama is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and paramedical staff, giving a tough time to hospital administrators.
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J-K to auction country’s largest lithium reserves, attracting global interest
Jammu and Kashmir is set to conduct an auction for the country's largest lithium reserves located in Reasi within the next few weeks.
J-K Police collaborate with social media giants to tackle misuse
In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their efforts to curb the misuse of social media platforms for 'anti-national' activities.
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