Kupwara News - Latest Updates & Headlines

Army's 'Azmat-e-Hind' initiative boosts border tourism in J-K

Kupwara, April 15: The Indian Army's support for the Azmat-e-Hind initative at the Line of Control (LOC) in Teetwal area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir has boosted border tourism in the area, transforming Teetwal from being known for cross-border tensions to now being a "beacon of hope and tourism" with potential, Army officials said on Tuesday.

Indian Army helping border villages develop; providing employment

Kupwara, April 14: People from the border villages located near the Line of Control (LOC) are grateful to the Indian Army's efforts in driving employment in the areas, helping the locals as well as flourishing development.

J-K: Army supports development in Kupwara's border villages; focuses on youth, employment

Kupwara, April 14: The Indian Army has undertaken developmental initiatives in the border areas of the Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, and the Tangdhar sector here. These efforts focus on improving infrastructure and creating employment for local residents.J-K: Indian Army supports development in Kupwara's border villages; focuses on youth, employment

J-K: Search operations continue in Hiranagar for 3rd day in row

Kathua, March 26: Security forces continued their search operations in the Saniyal area of Jammu and Kashmir's Hiranagar for the third consecutive day on Wednesday.

J-K: Indian Army organises free medical camp in Kupwara's Murchiana

Kupwara, March 23: The Indian Army on Sunday organised a free medical camp in Murchiana village in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, bringing essential healthcare services directly to the doorstep of the local population.

Terrorist killed in ongoing gun battle in J&K's Kupwara

Srinagar, March 17: A terrorist was killed on Monday and an AK-47 rifle and ammunition were recovered in an ongoing operation in J&K’s Kupwara district, officials said.

Gunfight breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K's Kupwara

Srinagar, March 17: An encounter broke out between security forces and hiding terrorists in North Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday.

J&K govt taking steps to promote tourism in Karnal border town: Omar Abdullah

Jammu, March 8: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that the government is taking steps to promote tourism in the Karnal border town of Kupwara district.

Bungus Valley being developed as offbeat tourist spot: J&K CM

Jammu, March 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that Bungus Valley in Kupwara district will be developed as an offbeat tourist destination.

J-K: Kupwara District Administration airlifts critically patients from Karnah

Kupwara, March 2: The District Administration of Kupwara airlifted critically ill patients from the snowbound border area of Karnah in Jammu and Kashmir, a statement said.

Light intensity earthquake occurs in J&K

Srinagar, Feb 23: A light-intensity earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale occurred in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday although no report of any casualty or damage to property was received from anywhere, authorities said.

Arms and ammunition recovered in J&K's Kupwara

Srinagar, Feb 15: Joint forces said on Saturday that they have recovered arms and ammunition in J&K's Kupwara district.

J-K: Indian Army recovers weapons in Kupwara

Kupwara, February 15: In a joint search operation, the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered weapons and ammunition at Bandi Mohalla in the Kupwara district.

J&K: Arms & ammunition recovered in Kupwara district, searches on in Poonch

Srinagar, Feb 10: Security forces said on Monday that during a Cordon & Search Operation (CASO) in J&K's Kupwara district, a large cache of arms and ammunition were recovered while searches are going on in the Poonch district as well.

J-K: Security forces recover arms and ammunition in Kupwara

Kupwara, February 10: Security forces on Monday conducted an operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district and recovered two AK series Rifles, ammunition and other war-like stores.

Celebration of culture, unity and tradition: Lolab Winter Festival concludes in J-K's Kupwara

Kupwara, January 12: The picturesque Kariwan in Devar Lolab in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district witnessed an overwhelming turnout and an unforgettable celebration as the Lolab Winter Festival concluded successfully.