Poonch News - Latest Updates & Headlines
J-K: Security forces continue joint search operation in Poonch for sixth consecutive day to trace terrorists
Poonch, April 20: The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Sunday for the sixth consecutive day in the forest area of Lasana in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region.
'Seek & destroy' ops for hiding terrorists in J&K's Poonch enters 5th day
Jammu, April 18: The anti-terrorist operation by security forces in J&K's Poonch district entered its 5th day on Friday.
J-K: Indian Army launches probe into alleged manhandling incident in Rajouri, assures strict action
Rajouri, April 18: The Indian Army on Friday said that it has launched an inquiry after an alleged incident of manhandling by Army personnel surfaced in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K: Security forces continue joint operation in Poonch to trace terrorists
Poonch, April 18: The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day in the forest area of Lasana in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region.
J-K: Security forces intensify search operations in Poonch's Lasana village after terrorist attack
Poonch, April 15: The Indian Army cordoned off the forested region in the Lasana area in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday after an exchange of fire with terrorists.
J-K: Joint search operations continue after contact made with terrorists in Poonch
Poonch, April 15: The Indian Army has inducted additional troops and ramped up joint search efforts in the Lasana area of Surankote in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after the security personnel made contact with terrorists on Monday night, as per officials.
Locals express gratitude as Rajouri-Poonch highway, Bathuni bridge work progresses
Rajouri, April 8: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is making significant strides in upgrading the crucial Jammu–Rajouri–Poonch Highway.
J-K: Installation of Smart Meters underway in Poonch
Poonch, April 5: Smart meters are being installed in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir to enhance power distribution and cut losses.
Pak Army suffers casualties as intrusion bid foiled in J&K's Poonch
Jammu, April 2: After three suspicious mine blasts on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, heavy firing by the Indian Army has reportedly resulted in five casualties of the Pakistani Army and the terrorists
Mine blast on LoC in J&K's Poonch
Jammu, April 1: A mine blast occurred near the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district on Tuesday, leading to retaliatory firing from the Indian Army personnel in the area, officials said.
J&K: Over 46,800 homes built under PMAY-G in Poonch, beneficiaries share their stories
Poonch, March 26: The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) has brought a significant change to the lives of poor families in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, with 46,800 houses built so far under the scheme.
J-K: Security forces recover arms, narcotics in search operation, says Army
Poonch, March24: The Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered multiple heavy arms, ammunitions, IEDs and Narcotics in a joint intelligence based operation, foiling a 'major terrorist attempt' in the Rajouri and Poonch area of the union territories, the White Knight Corps of the Indian Army said.
J-K: Security forces launch search operation in Poonch after noticing 'suspicious movement'
Poonch, March 23: Security forces have launched a joint search operation after some 'suspicious movement' was noticed in the general area of Sangla in Surankot, in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
Poonch residents hail construction of 50-bed critical care block under PM-ABHIM
Poonch, March 22: Residents of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch are rejoicing as the construction of a 50-bed Critical Care Block begins under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Poonch boosts dairy sector with inauguration of automatic milk collection units
Poonch, March 5: In a significant move to further the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of doubling farmers' incomes, the District Development Deputy Commissioner of Poonch, Vikas Kundal, inaugurated two Automatic Milk Collection Units (AMCU) on Wednesday.
J-K: BRO conducts inaugural blast for 1.1 km Bhimber Gali tunnel on NH-144A
Rajouri, March 4: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Monday conducted the inaugural blast for the construction of the 1.1-kilometer-long Bhimber Gali Tunnel on National Highway 144A.
Two missing, 7 rescued after vehicle falls into river in J&K's Poonch
Jammu, Feb 28: At least two persons went missing while seven others were rescued after a passenger vehicle dropped into a river in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
J-K: Seven injured as car plunges into Poonch River, rescue operations underway
Poonch, February 28: Seven people were injured, while others were suspected to be missing, after a car veered off the road and plunged into the Poonch River in Jammu Kashmir's Poonch district.
Searches by security forces on at multiple locations in J&K's Poonch
Jammu, Feb 24: Security forces started searches at multiple locations near the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Poonch district on Monday after tip-offs about suspicious activity, officials said.
J&K Police organises awareness programme on new criminal laws for CRPF in Poonch
Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday organised an awareness programme on new criminal laws for officers and jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Indian Army is giving a befitting reply: JK LG Manoj Sinha on fire opened by Pakistani troops along LOC in Poonch
Jammu, February 17: Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the Indian Army was giving a befitting reply to the Pakistani troops who violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch.
J&K: Brief exchange of fire along LoC in Poonch sector
Jammu, Feb 16: A brief exchange of fire occurred on Sunday on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district.
Jammu and Kashmir: 'Joggers Park' in Poonch providing clean environment to locals
Poonch, February 14: The 'Joggers Park' of Poonch has turned out to be a blessing for the local people who are taking full benefit of the park.
J&K: Poonch people grateful to PM Modi for calling border residents 'Pratham Gramin'
Poonch (J&K), Feb 8: People of Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling residents of border villages 'Pratham Gramin' in Parliament.
Residents express gratitude as PM Surya Ghar scheme launched in Poonch
New Delhi, Jan 20: The Government's initiative to promote renewable energy through the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme has reached Poonch, a district located along the India-Pakistan Line of Control (LoC).
J-K: Rashtriya Rifles organises automatic weapon training for village defence committee
Poonch, January 20: The Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, under the counter-insurgency force 'Romeo', came to organise a comprehensive training session for Village Defence Committee (VDC) members in Balnoi village of Poonch's Mendhar block.
J-K: Avoid travelling on Mughal road due to slippery conditions, says DDC Poonch
Poonch, January 11: Authorities in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir have advised the commuters against travelling on the Mughal road "as slippery conditions persist despite the Border Roads Organisations clearing the road".