Flash flood washes away young man in Poonch
An official said that Javed Iqbal (29), son of Abdul Salaam, resident of Passain, Loran, was washed away by strong currents while he was crossing a flooded nallah at Dobawash. A young man was washed…
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Either unfurl tricolour in Lahore or forget Kashmir, MLA Javed Rana challenges PM Modi
If Modi has courage, he should go ahead and unfurl tricolour in Lahore, or else leave Kashmir be and forget this issue, the senior NC MLA said. Senior National Conference MLA Javed Rana on Sunday…
Family living near LOC seeks police probe, apprehends Army fired on their house
A family which lives near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar area of Poonch has sought a police probe after their house was hit by a bullet and members had a narrow escape Saturday…
Three army jawans injured in shelling along LoC in Poonch sector
Three Army jawans were injured in intermittent firing and shelling by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, officials said on Friday. The Army officials said intermittent firing was under way…
Trade & Travel via Poonch-Rawalakot remains suspended for 112th day
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have sought a meeting with officials of Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Thursday to discuss resumption of cross-LoC travel and trade via the Poonch-Rawalakot road, an official said on Monday. The cross-Line…
Pakistan opens heavy fire in Poonch sector
According to police, Pakistani army started firing mortars at Sher Shakti and Mendhar areas in Kerni sector at 8.45 pm on Thursday. The gun-duel continued till 4 am on Friday. Pakistani army fired mortars targeting…
Army jawans lit ‘Diyas’ on LoC to celebrate festival of lights
Jawans of the Indian Army lit up border in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate festival of lights – Diwali - on Thursday. Jawans of the Indian Army lit up border in Poonch…
2 Kids killed, 12 Injured in cross-LoC firing in Poonch
Govt constructing 40 community bunkers for safety of border residents: DC Poonch Two children were killed and 12 civilians injured in firing and shelling by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch…
Pak troops violate ceasefire along LoC, IB in Poonch 2 Jawans among 5 injured
Five persons, including two BSF jawans, were injured in firing and shelling by Pakistani troops in violation of ceasefire along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Poonch districts…
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch sector four civilians injured
Four civilians were injured on Sunday in unprovoked firing and shelling by Pakistan troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch district, officials said. Defence sources said here that Pakistani troops…