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Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicBorder villages

Topic: border villages

Poonch & Rajouri matter as much as Pahalgam. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs died there too

What I saw in J&K border towns made me sob and weep. It also gave me hope

Stoicism with a hint of anguish—a view of India-Pakistan tensions from border villages near Amritsar

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

Residents of J&K’s border villages are fleeing to Poonch & Jammu. ‘But no place is safe’

Those left behind in border villages either don't have resources to move out, or rescue efforts are too stretched. But, even residents in Jammu & Srinagar cities are distressed.

Post Op Sindoor, J&K CM Omar Abdullah holds emergency meeting to discuss situation in border areas

Earlier in the day, Abdullah attended meet chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with CMs & administrators of other border states and UTs.

Home Minister Amit Shah calls meeting with CMs of various states amid tensions on India-Pak borders

Shah earlier spoke to J&K CM Abdullah, LG Manoj Sinha and DG of BSF following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army's retaliation to the ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Kashmir villagers on ‘high alert’, say witnessing ‘such ceasefire violations after 7-8 years’

Pakistani troops fired across the LoC in several sectors including Naushera, Sunderbani & Akhnoor Tuesday night. Indian troops retaliated.

J&K farmers harvest crop early amid heightened tensions between India-Pakistan

In the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack, regular life in villages along the border has been disturbed and security in these areas has been put under high alert.

Solar glow in remote border village, as Indian Army illuminates Simari near LoC in Kashmir

Army dedicates initiative to Colonel Santosh Mahadik, a Shaurya Chakra recipient who was killed in Kashmir in 2015. His mother will inaugurate the project on 14 April.

Gartang Gali wooden bridge linked Tibet to India. Modi renovated it for border tourism

In the last few years, photos of Gartang Gali have flooded Instagram. It’s a favourite among travel bloggers.

Vibrant village programme bringing people back to LAC villages; tourists knocking

Out-migration from border villages emboldens the Chinese to further expand their territorial claims beyond the existing deployment.

On Camera

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?