Jammu and Kashmir: Crisis averted as Indian Army quells massive forest fire in Poonch | VIDEO
11 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Crisis averted as Indian Army quells massive forest fire in Poonch | VIDEO

India TV News  

A major forest fire erupted near the Dera Ki Gali area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, posing a grave threat to lives and infrastructure. The Indian Army swiftly initiated a well-coordinated operation, deploying forces to bring the raging inferno under control with the assistance of various security agencies. "The prompt and speedy response of the Indian Army saved many lives and infrastructure when a massive forest fire broke near Dera Ki Gali and endangered civil and Army infrastructure. Also read | Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army showcases avalanche rescue prowess on LoC in Gulmarg

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Jammu and Kashmir news: Five soldiers dead after army vehicle plunges into 300 ft gorge in Poonch district
19 hours, 8 minutes ago

Jammu and Kashmir news: Five soldiers dead after army vehicle plunges into 300 ft gorge in Poonch district

Live Mint  

Jammu & Kashmir news: Five soldiers have been declared dead after an army vehicle carrying 18 soldiers plunged into a 300-350 foot gorge in the Balnoi area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday. Indian Army's 16 Corps condole deaths of soldiers “All ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers …

J-K: Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Poonch
1 month ago

J-K: Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Poonch

India TV News  

In a significant development from Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, nearly half a dozen landmines, part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, exploded following a forest fire along the Line of Control on Wednesday. According to information released by authorities, around six blasts were heard consecutively over the past few hours as the forest fire triggered the landmines. 'Investigation Underway' Meanwhile, …

J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar, search operation underway
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar, search operation underway

India TV News  

A brief encounter broke out between the security forces and the terrorists in a remote forest in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir early morning on Sunday, officials said. The latest gunfight comes a day after two Indian army personnel -- Havaldar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma -- lost their lives while in the line of duty …

Breaking News: Massive fire breaks out in Bali-Tirshi forest of Jammu and Kashmir, efforts to control it are ongoing
6 months, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Massive fire breaks out in Bali-Tirshi forest of Jammu and Kashmir, efforts to control it are ongoing

ABP News  

A significant wildfire has erupted in the Bali-Tirshi forest region of Jammu and Kashmir, creating an urgent and dire situation. This devastating fire poses a severe threat to the local ecosystem, wildlife, and potentially nearby human settlements. The situation is being monitored closely, and emergency response teams are on high alert to prevent the fire from reaching inhabited areas. The …

Jammu’s green gold ravaged, wildlife tormented as fires rage
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu’s green gold ravaged, wildlife tormented as fires rage

Hindustan Times  

Amid unprecedented heatwave conditions this summer, over 1,000 fire incidents have occurred in the past month across the Jammu region, ravaging the forest ecosystem, fire and emergency services officials said. The deputy director of the Jammu and Kashmir fire and emergency services department, RK Raina said, “Over 1,000 fire incidents have taken place in the past over a month across …

Jammu & Kashmir news: Encounter breaks out between security forces and militants in Pulwama district
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu & Kashmir news: Encounter breaks out between security forces and militants in Pulwama district

Live Mint  

An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday, Kashmir Zone Police said in a social media post on June 3. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Nihama area of Pulwama, the south Kashmir district, a police official told PTI. Arms Cache Recovered On May 17, a large …

Jammu Kashmir: Days after Poonch attack, fierce gunfight underway in Kulgam between security forces and terrorists
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu Kashmir: Days after Poonch attack, fierce gunfight underway in Kulgam between security forces and terrorists

Op India  

Amid the massive manhunt for the gunmen behind the ambush attack on an Indian Air Force convoy in the Poonch sector, a fierce exchange of fire broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Redwani Payeen area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam, Kashmir Zone Police informed on Tuesday. However, there was no official word if the terrorists engaging in a …

Army called to control raging forest fire in Uttarakhand, IAF using Bambi Buckets to douse flames
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Army called to control raging forest fire in Uttarakhand, IAF using Bambi Buckets to douse flames

The Hindu  

A massive forest fire sweeping through the dense foliage of the mountains of Uttarakhand has gutted over 108 hectare of forest land in the State. Arrest is a ‘classic case’ of assault against the Opposition, Kejriwal tells Supreme Court Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has told the Supreme Court that his arrest in the Delhi Excise policy case is a …

Jammu and Kashmir: Two army soldiers injured in brief exchange of fire in Bandipora forests
8 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Two army soldiers injured in brief exchange of fire in Bandipora forests

India TV News  

In an ongoing encounter with terrorists in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, two Army personnel sustained injuries on Wednesday. The confrontation erupted when a joint team of the army and the Jammu and Kashmir police initiated a cordon-and-search operation in the Renji forest area of Chintibandi village following intelligence inputs about a terrorist hideout. "A contact was established between #terrorists and …

Jammu and Kashmir: Security deployed outside Gurudwara after blast in Poonch
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Security deployed outside Gurudwara after blast in Poonch

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir news: An explosion occurred in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district late on Tuesday night but there was no report of any injury, officials said. The blast was reported in a lane adjacent to a religious place in the vicinity of the district hospital in Poonch town at around 11.15 pm, causing panic among the locals, they said. …

Jammu and Kashmir: Massive fire erupts in residential house in Srinagar | Watch video
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Massive fire erupts in residential house in Srinagar | Watch video

India TV News  

A massive fire engulfed a residential property located in the Bagh-e-Mehtab area of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. Fire and emergency services swiftly responded to the incident and actively engaged in combatting the flames and conducting extensive firefighting operations. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Fire sweeps through vegetable market in Ramban Earlier on February 5, a fire erupted in a vegetable …

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army showcases avalanche rescue prowess on LoC in Gulmarg
11 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army showcases avalanche rescue prowess on LoC in Gulmarg

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir news: In a display of remarkable resilience and expertise, an Indian Army unit deployed on the Line of Control in the Gulmarg sector of the Baramulla district showcased its exceptional capabilities in avalanche rescue operations in high snow levels and inclement weather conditions. In a remarkable display of resilience and expertise, an Indian Army unit deployed on …

Terrorists open fire on army vehicle in J&K's Poonch, Army launches search operation
11 months, 1 week ago

Terrorists open fire on army vehicle in J&K's Poonch, Army launches search operation

Hindustan Times  

An incident of firing has been reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, which prompted the security forces to launch an search operation, officials said on Friday. Security personnel search the area in the Poonch sector According to the reports, the firing incident has been reported at Dhara Dhullian area in Lower Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch. "At around 1800 …

Jammu and Kashmir: Search operations begin in Poonch after soldiers killed in terror attack
1 year ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Search operations begin in Poonch after soldiers killed in terror attack

India TV News  

Just a day after four army personnel were killed in a terror attack, security forces launched a massive cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday. An official said aerial monitoring is also being conducted and sniffer dogs have been pressed into service to track down the terrorists who ambushed two Army vehicles in the area …

Jammu and Kashmir: Four jawans killed, 3 others injured after terrorists attacked Army vehicles in Poonch
1 year ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Four jawans killed, 3 others injured after terrorists attacked Army vehicles in Poonch

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir news: At least four jawans were killed and three got injured when terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district today. Image Source : PTIArmy personnel stand guard near site where an Army vehicle was ambushed by terrorists in Poonch district Security forces on spot: Meanwhile, an Army spokesperson said contact has been established …

Jammu and Kashmir: Landmine explosion injures three army personnel near line of control in Poonch
1 year, 1 month ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Landmine explosion injures three army personnel near line of control in Poonch

India TV News  

In a worrisome incident along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, three Indian Army personnel sustained injuries due to a landmine explosion. The sudden explosion left the Army personnel injured, prompting immediate action for their evacuation and medical treatment. According to PTI reports, officials explained that in forward areas near the Line of Control, an anti-infiltration …

Two militants killed in Kupwara encounter, Forest Department employee shot dead in Pulwama
1 year, 5 months ago

Two militants killed in Kupwara encounter, Forest Department employee shot dead in Pulwama

The Hindu  

Two militants were killed close to the Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday. Meanwhile, militants shot dead a Forest Department employee and injured another in central Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A Srinagar-based Army spokesman, personnel of the Army, Border Security Forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police jointly planned multiple ambushes near the LoC following the intelligence inputs …

Jammu and Kashmir: 4 terrorists killed in joint operation by security forces in Poonch
1 year, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: 4 terrorists killed in joint operation by security forces in Poonch

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir: As many as four terrorists have been killed in a joint operation carried out by the security forces in the Sindhara area of the Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. According to the information, the first engagement between security forces and terrorists took place at around 11:30 pm on Monday after which drones were deployed …

Firing at LoC, Pak says 2 killed
1 year, 6 months ago

Firing at LoC, Pak says 2 killed

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: In the early hours of Saturday, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale search operation near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. This came in response to an incident of firing at a forward location, indicating a potential infiltration attempt by a group of individuals, possibly militants, from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir the previous night. Meanwhile, …

Fresh firefight takes place at Rajouri encounter site in Jammu: Army
1 year, 7 months ago

Fresh firefight takes place at Rajouri encounter site in Jammu: Army

The Hindu  

A fresh firefight between the security forces and hiding militants took place in the Kandi Forest area in Jammu division’s Rajouri on May 6. The Army said the security forces engaged the hiding militants in a firefight in the Kandi Forest area in Jammu’s Rajouri around 1:15 a.m. “In the ongoing operation in the Kandi Forest in Rajouri sector, contact …

Five soldiers die as Army truck catches fire in J&K's Poonch
1 year, 8 months ago

Five soldiers die as Army truck catches fire in J&K's Poonch

Firstpost  

According to media reports, the cause behind the fire is yet to be identified, but it is suspected that the fire may have broken out due to a lightning strike New Delhi: At least three soldiers were killed after their vehicle caught fire in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to media reports, the cause behind the fire is …

India revamps defence infra with army tank ramps, fortification of BSF bunkers along border in J&K
1 year, 11 months ago

India revamps defence infra with army tank ramps, fortification of BSF bunkers along border in J&K

Firstpost  

The defence infrastructure work that has been undertaken includes the creation and revamp of multiple DCBs, maintenance of damaged border fence, creation of ramps for movement of army tanks to the forward areas New Delhi: Indian security agencies have carried out a major defence infrastructure revamp including creation of ramps for army tanks and strengthening of BSF bunkers along the …

Forest fires break out in J&K and Uttarakhand | Video
2 years, 7 months ago

Forest fires break out in J&K and Uttarakhand | Video

Hindustan Times  

Massive forest fires were reported from Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand in the last 24 hours. Visuals of fire in Uttarakhand shared by news agency ANI, A fire broke out in the Gangara Hills forest of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur on Monday, news agency ANI reported. A team of forest personnel, tehsildar, the revenue sub-inspector, and the disaster management officer …

J&K: Army continues counter-terrorism operation in Poonch; heavy firing, explosions heard
3 years, 2 months ago

J&K: Army continues counter-terrorism operation in Poonch; heavy firing, explosions heard

India TV News  

Counter-terrorism operation, which began in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on Sunday, continues today. Earlier on Sunday, one terrorist, associated with proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba was killed in the encounter, two policemen and an army jawan sustained injuries after terrorists opened fire during the search operations. Counter-terrorism operation by the Army was launched in the area of Nar Khas Forest in …

Army surrounds terrorists holed up in forest area in Jammu's Poonch, final assault to begin
3 years, 2 months ago

Army surrounds terrorists holed up in forest area in Jammu's Poonch, final assault to begin

India Today  

The Indian Army has surrounded a small group of terrorists hiding in the dense forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector. READ: New terror outfit claims responsibility for Poonch attack in which 9 soldiers died In recent days, the Indian Army has intensified its assault against the terrorists holed up in the jungles of Poonch in the Jammu region. …

Jammu and Kashmir encounters | Search operation continues in Poonch-Rajouri forest areas to track down terrorists
3 years, 2 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir encounters | Search operation continues in Poonch-Rajouri forest areas to track down terrorists

The Hindu  

A massive search operation in the forest areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri to track down terrorists involved in the killing of seven Army soldiers entered its sixth day on Saturday, officials said. They said gunshots were heard as the joint search parties of the Army and the police resumed the operation in Poonch’s …

J&K encounter: Search operation continues in Poonch-Rajouri forest areas to track down terrorists
3 years, 2 months ago

J&K encounter: Search operation continues in Poonch-Rajouri forest areas to track down terrorists

Firstpost  

A vast forest area of Mendhar has been under tight security cordon since Thursday, when riflemen Vikram Singh Negi and Yogambar Singh, both from Uttarakhand, were killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Nar Khas forest Jammu: A massive search operation in the forest areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri to track down …

Jammu and Kashmir: Massive fire breaks out in Baramulla, Army jawans rescue people
3 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Massive fire breaks out in Baramulla, Army jawans rescue people

India TV News  

A massive fire broke out in Sweepers Colony in Noorbagh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district late on Thursday night. According to the officials, the fire was caused due to multiple gas cylinders blast and it spread to nearby houses. Five tenders from the fire and emergency department and two from the army reached the spot to contain the …

IAF Joins Fire Fighting Operation as Forest Blaze Rages in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur
3 years, 6 months ago

IAF Joins Fire Fighting Operation as Forest Blaze Rages in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur

News 18  

The Indian Air Force on Monday joined a fire fighting operation to control a massive forest fire in Ghordi block in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The IAF deployed its choppers with a bucket carrying thousands of litres of water early Monday morning to help douse the fire, responding to the call of Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Indu …

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