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Topic: Kathua

Security forces intensify search & cordon operation after encounter in J&K’s Kathua

Suspicious movement was detected on the night of 31 March, leading to a exchange of fire with terrorists in the Panjtirthi area of Kathua.

Amit Shah to visit Jammu and Kashmir on 7-8 April, set to chair meeting on security situation in UT

This visit comes against the backdrop of heightened efforts to combat terrorism and enhance border security.

Lapses along international border under lens after 3 J&K cops killed in Kathua encounter

Stretch between Ravi river & Shakargarh Bulge, which with broken terrain & dense cover, continues to be exploited by Pakistan-trained terrorists, say those in defence establishment.

Personnel of J&K Police killed in ongoing encounter with terrorists in Kathua district

Further details awaited. Earlier, exchange of fire between security forces & terrorists was reported from Kathua during an anti-terrorist operation by forces in Suffain area of Kathua.

Former DSP, grandson among six dead as house catches fire in J&K’s Kathua

Four others have been injured and are undergoing treatment. Locals noticed the rented accommodation on fire at 2.30am Wednesday.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh holds 3rd ‘Public Durbar’ in Kathua

The nearly two-hour public interaction saw the Union minister meeting with individual citizens and delegations, resolving many matters immediately and issuing instructions for swift action on others.

Terror attacks show Pakistan won’t let Kashmir issue die. Govt must control the beast now

Pakistan wants to counter the Indian government’s narrative in Kashmir by stoking violence, thereby signalling to the world that Kashmir is not a finished agenda.

Heavy security deployment on J-K national highway in aftermath of Kathua terror attack

Multi-layered security arrangements have been put in to ensure the safety of the pilgrims as the 11th batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims passed through Udhampur Tuesday morning.

Four Army soldiers killed, several injured in terrorist ambush on convoy in ‘peaceful’ Kathua

It is learnt the last time this particular area saw such terrorist activity was in 2001. The area is Hindu-dominated, and closer to Himachal Pradesh than Jammu.

Indian Army convoy attacked by terrorists in Jammu’s Kathua, encounter underway

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a spike in terrorist attacks in the last few months.

On Camera

Why MSME reps are resisting govt QCOs, calling them ‘protectionist’ rather than quality control tool

Quality Control Orders (QCOs), governed by Bureau of Indian Standards, are meant to enhance quality of domestic products and restrict substandard imports.

Amit Shah announces 7th NSG hub in Ayodhya, near Ram temple, to ensure troops available 24×7

On NSG raising day, Home Minister also opens Special Operation Training Centre at NSG facility in Manesar. Besides NSG troops, it will also train state police forces.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.