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J&K: Army launches search operation after exchange of fire with terrorists

The Indian Army launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Saturday after terrorists fired a few rounds, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Massive crackdown on terror networks in Kathua; several suspects, OGWs arrested

In a significant sweeping operation against terrorism, Kathua Police and CRPF 121 BN carried out a joint operation across 17 locations on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K Elections: Kathua gears up for polls, 704 polling stations set up

The 704 polling parties for 704 polling booths have been dispatched to their respective stations with EVMs and VVPATs, all under strict security measures. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Home Ministry appoints RR Swain as permanent DGP of Jammu & Kashmir

His appointment comes at a time when there has been a spike in terror attacks in the Jammu region, including an attack on an army convoy in Kathua. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Security tightened on J-K National Highway after Kathua terror attack

Security has been tightened along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after five Army personnel were killed in an ambush by terrorists in Kathua district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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JK: Indian Army convoy attacked by terrorists in Kathua, encounter underway

After concluding recent operations in the Kulgam and Chinigham areas, an Indian Army convoy was attacked by terrorists in the Machedi area of the Kathua district on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Terror attacks in Doda, Kathua; Two terrorists neutralized; Five soldiers wounded, one succumbs

As of now, two terrorists have been neutralized, while massive searches are being carried out in the area to track down another terrorist. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pakistani intruder arrested near Line of Control

Pakistani intruder arrested near LoC, search operation launched for suspected terrorists in Kathua district

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As guns fall silent on Pakistan border, locals use bunkers as kitchen and storeroom

Kathua resident repurposes bunker as kitchen, storeroom after ceasefire agreement reduces cross-border firing, bringing peace to village.

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J-K: Policeman injured in Kathua shootout dies in hospital

A probationary police sub-inspector (SI) who suffered a head injuries during an exchange of fire. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gangster, police officer killed in Kathua shoot out in J&K

Jammu police officer and gangster killed in shootout at Kathua district's medical college, hailed for bravery and sacrifice.

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Last-minute entry of Choudhary Lal Singh to set up interesting contest in Udhampur

The last-minute entry of Choudhary Lal Singh, who is being hounded by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), into the Congress has set the stage for a nip and tuck contest in the Udhampur seat in Jammu and Kashmir between him and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.

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Freight train runs 70 km from J&K to Punjab ‘without driver’, probe ordered

A diesel locomotive-hauled freight train travelled more than 70 kilometres from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua to a village in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district without its drivers, officials said.

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Firebrand leader Lal Singh poses a separate Statehood challenge for the BJP in J&K

Mr. Singh has emerged as the main voice of Opposition to the BJP’s policies in the region.

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NIA arrests one more for trafficking arms by drone

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said that it had arrested another accused in the terror case, involving delivery of weapons from Pakistan by drones to militants in Kashmir.

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Man injured as gun goes off 'accidentally' in J&K's Kathua

A 40-year-old man was injured after his country-made gun “accidentally” went off in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, a police official said on Wednesday.

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Venugopal demands caste census, separate quota for OBC women within 33% reservation

Congress MP K.C. Venugopal demands caste census and separate OBC reservation for women in 33% quota. Criticizes BJP govt. for poor record on women safety, cites Unnao, Kathua, Manipur, Hathras incidents. Says Centre allocated only ₹156 cr of ₹848 cr budget for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. Urges BJP to conduct…

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Teacher arrested for thrashing student for writing religious slogan on classroom board in J&K’s Kathua

Teacher arrested for allegedly giving corporal punishment to student for writing religious slogan in Jammu & Kashmir. Principal also accused of assault and is absconding. 3-member committee formed to probe and fix responsibility

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Jammu observes shutdown over a toll plaza, smart meters, property tax

A shutdown was observed in the Jammu region on August 26 to oppose multiple moves of the government, which include setting up of a toll plaza at Sarore, installing smart meters and imposing property tax. Scores of protesters assembled in parts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Reasi and Udhampur districts to…

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At least five die in landslides in J&K’s Kathua

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended, while authorities ordered closure of schools in Doda and Kishtwar districts as heavy rains lashed wide parts of Jammu region overnight, officials said on July 18.

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Flood alert issued for two Jammu districts amid incessant rains

A red alert has been issued for Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua and Samba districts along with lower catchment areas amid incessant rains in the region for the third consecutive day on July 9. Read more on The Hindu.

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Kathua rape-murder case: Arguments on framing of charges against main accused on June 26

A sessions court in Pathankot will on June 26 hear arguments on framing of charges against Shubam Sangra, prime accused in the 2018 rape and murder case of a minor nomad girl in Kathua of Jammu and Kashmir. The trial was transferred from Kathua in the Jammu region to Pathankot…

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‘Jammu is the route, Kashmir the destination’: Bharat Jodo Yatra may have missed a trick in Jammu

From the Pathankot highway on the outskirts of Jammu, the sight of shipping containers and floodlights suggests you’re looking at an industrial complex. Peer a little closer, though, and you realise you’re looking at a camp of enthusiastic Congress workers who have walked 128 days to get here.

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Jammu & Kashmir: Traffic Advisory To Bharat Jodo Yatra Participants Amid Snowfall On Jammu-Srinagar Highway

In view of the Bharat Jodo Yatra scheduled to be held in districts Samba and Kathua respectively, the traffic advisory is issued workers/people participating in the said yatra in order to ensure hassle-free vehicular movement during the Bharat Jodo Yatra’. Read on for details:

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J&K: IED Spotted In Bandipora; Bomb Disposal Squad Called In

Bomb Disposal Squad has been called in and vehicular movement has been halted as a precautionary measure. Read more on Dynamite News:

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