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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicPoonch district

Topic: Poonch district

Sirens, shelling & a morning of eerie silence: My longest night in Poonch in wake of Op Sindoor

ThePrint journalist who travelled to Poonch huddled with others amid relentless shelling. As blasts roared, they chased updates, but as the hours passed, silence fell.

‘3 splinters hit him, 1 got lodged in his lung’—fear & death in Poonch after shelling by Pakistan

Pakistan launched intense shelling early Wednesday morning in J&K’s Poonch district following India's Operation Sindoor. Civilians, including a woman and 3 children killed.

Security forces launch search & cordon op after terrorists attack IAF convoy in J&K’s Poonch

Several personnel suffered injuries in the attack that took place Saturday evening around the Shah Sitar area in Poonch sector.

Terrorism in Kashmir is changing. Look for lessons in an operation two decades old

Hill Kaka, where militants had dug in during early 2003, became the de facto headquarters of Terror Inc. Then the Army launched its biggest pincer movement called Op Sarp Vinash.

Rajouri killing shows a worrying pattern. Terrorists are trapping Army soldiers

The rise in terrorist activities in the area after nearly 15 years is cause for concern for India, with Pakistan seen to be fuelling ambushes in an attempt to worsen the Kashmir problem after the nullification of Article 370.

Safeer Ahmed changing valley through development

Safeer Ahmed is one of those names, who has been doing social service work in Poonch district and surrounding areas of Jammu for almost fifteen years.

Pakistan shells forward areas along the Line of Control in Rajouri & Poonch districts

This is for the fourth consecutive day that Pakistan has violated the ceasefire in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri.

Pakistan shells forward posts along LoC in Rajouri, Indian forces retaliate

The Pakistan army violated ceasefire for the fourth consecutive day by shelling forward posts along the LoC, said officials.

Pakistani chopper strays into Indian airspace, PoK ‘PM’ was reportedly on board

The helicopter came into Indian airspace just after noon Sunday. Army PRO in Jammu says air sentries ‘engaged’ it with small arms.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.