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August 2, 2026 4:52 PM

J&K: Ujh Multipurpose Project to be implemented in phases, Jitendra Singh reviews progress

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday reviewed the status and phased implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. During a detailed review meeting with officials of WAPCOS Ltd., a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Jal S...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s Doda

Two Indian Army soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the Kastigarh area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. The injured soldiers received initial treatment at a government hospital in Doda and are now being airlifted to an Army hospital via military helicopter. The encounter broke out earlier today between security forces and terrorists in the Kastigarh area. This incident follows a deadly clash in the same district just days ago, where four army pers...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Four Indian Army soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed during an encounter with terrorists in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday evening, is still ongoing, defence officials said. The joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police following an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Dessa area of the district. Additional troops were called in to strengthen the cordon around the area. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenan...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Encounter erupts in J&K’s Doda following Kathua terror attack

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Tuesday, just a day after a deadly attack in Kathua that claimed the lives of five soldiers. The clash in Doda comes amid heightened tensions in the region following the ambush on an Army convoy in Kathua on July 8. In that incident, five Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, were killed, and eight others were injured. Billawar Additional Deputy Commissioner Vinay Khosla sai...