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June 21, 2025 10:15 AM

J-K: Indian Army celebrates 11th International Yoga Day with locals in Poonch

Indian Army personnel of the Krishna Ghati Brigade’s Balnoi Battalion marked the 11th International Day of Yoga by organising a yoga session in Poonch, with enthusiastic participation from residents of nearby border villages. Locals from Balnoi, Dad Sagra, Mankot, and surrounding areas joined the soldiers for the event, which aimed to promote health and unity through the practice of yoga. Speaking to ANI, Mohamed Ashraf Chaudhary, a local resident, said, “People from Balnoi, Dad Sagra, and...

May 8, 2025 12:25 AM

15 civilians killed, 43 injured in artillery firing by Pakistan Army in Poonch, Tangdhar

At least 15 civilians were killed and 43 others injured in artillery shelling by the Pakistan Army, which struck civilian areas in Poonch and Tangdhar since last night, according to defence sources on Wednesday. The Pakistan Army has targeted civilian areas in the border regions. The shelling caused panic among villagers and damaged several houses. After Operation Sindoor, the Pakistan Army continued its series of ceasefire violations by targeting civilian areas in the border regions of Jammu ...

April 24, 2025 9:03 AM

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces continue joint search operation in Poonch to trace terrorists

The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Thursday for the 10th consecutive day in the forest area of Lasana in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region. The search operations started on April 15 following an exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists on April 14. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are conducting extensive search operations in dense forest zo...

April 2, 2025 5:48 PM

Pak troops cross LoC in J&K’s Poonch; effectively responded, says Indian Army

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Army intruded into Indian territory and violated the ceasefire by opening fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. “The violation took place at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, and the Indian troops responded with controlled and calibrated retaliation,” the spokesperson said. The defence spokesperson did not mention any casualties on the Pakistani side due to the Indian retaliation. Ho...