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Kashmir’s Kaman bridge opens after 6 yrs — to return bodies of drowned couple

March 23, 2025 7:43 am

The bridge in the Uri sector of Baramulla was opened to help return the bodies of a 22-year-old man and 19-year-old woman which had floated across the river, officials said.

Along Line of Control, two villages get electricity for the first time

January 05, 2024 5:50 am

Speaking to The Indian Express, Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan said, “Until now, the villages were getting electricity through the operation of diesel generator sets for four hours a day. They have now been connected to the grid.”

Kargil hill council polls tomorrow, separation from J&K, lack of opportunities on voters’ minds

October 03, 2023 7:24 am

From lack of jobs to irrigation to need for schoolteachers, voters list their grievances. Some leaders say controlling the council is imperative to safeguarding the region’s interests.

Militants now dropping weapons near LoC instead of crossing over

September 07, 2023 11:10 am

Security forces have carried out 13 operations this year along the LoC and seized seven AK-47 and AK-56 rifles, 23 pistols, 15 grenades, 12 kg of narcotics and more than Rs 50 lakh cash.

Bunkers give way to homestays in this remote J&K village

August 23, 2023 9:15 am

Following the reiteration of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in February 2021, the J&K administration decided to allow tourists into these areas.

LeT militant killed at LoC, Army says Pak trying to infuse terror

October 27, 2022 3:46 am

The Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police foiled an infiltration attempt by militants on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hyderabad-based defence startup says ready with UAV for high-altitude combat needs

March 15, 2022 10:30 pm

Ramdas M Kumbala, 42, whose Hindustan UAV Systems has been working on developing UAVs since 2015, said his three designs were apt for the Indian armed forces facing threats from enemies at the highest altitudes along the LOC and the LAC.

Hopeful of reviving Sharda Yatra, committee lays foundation to rebuild temple at LoC

December 04, 2021 6:13 pm

The pilgrimage came to a halt after the Partition in 1947 and the university and temple have since fallen into disrepair.

J&K: Two Army personnel killed in mine blast along LoC in Rajouri

October 31, 2021 7:38 am

The deceased were part of an Army patrol which was on routine patrolling near a forward location in Nowshera sector.

No ceasefire violation along LoC in Kashmir since February agreement: Army officer

September 20, 2021 9:25 pm

General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army's Srinagar-based 15 Corps or Chinar Corps, Lt Gen D P Pandey, said there have been some infiltration attempts, but unlike previous years they have not been "adequately supported" by ceasefire violations.

New "Winter-free" Fence On The Line Of Control: Sushant Singh Shares Details

August 01, 2015 8:52 pm