DISTRICT BARAMULLA
Nana Patekar left Bollywood, joined Indian Army's fight against Pakistan during 1999 Kargil War after receiving Defence Minister George Fernandes' special permission to fight near LoC
Nana Patekar Army: Actor Nana Patekar stepped away from films in 1999 to serve as an honorary captain in the Indian Army during the Kargil War. He got special permission from Defence Minister George Fernandes and was posted in some of the most sensitive conflict zones along the Line of Control.
Airtel becomes first private telecom operator to connect Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipore
Bharti Airtel has become the first private telecom operator to launch mobile services in the Kupwara, Baramulla, and Bandipore districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The company has deployed 15 mobile towers to provide connectivity to local populations and soldiers stationed along the Line of Control.
Massive avalanche hits upper reaches of Gulmarg ski resort
"Avalanche hit the Afarwat peak #HapathKhud at famous ski resort in #Gulmarg. Rescue operation has been launched by Baramulla Police along with other agencies. Reports of some skiers being trapped are being corroborated. More details shall follow," a spokesman of the Baramulla district police tweeted.
Drones deployed, security tightened as Amit Shah begins 3-day visit to J&K
Shah arrived in the evening and was received at the airport by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union minister Jitendra Singh, among others. The home minister is scheduled to meet various delegations, including those representing the Gujjar, Bakerwal and Pahari communities during his visit, officials said.
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad militants killed in encounter in J-K's Baramulla
Two encounters broke out between the security forces and the militants in Shopian and Baramulla districts in the early hours of Friday, police said. A police official said the encounters began after the security forces launched cordon-and-search operations in the Chitragam area of Shopian and the Yedipora area of Pattan in Baramulla.
LeT militant killed in encounter in J-K's Baramulla
The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Binner area of the district on Saturday evening on the basis of information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
How DDC poll permutations give independents, Congress a big say
In at least five of the 20 districts – two in the Valley and three in Jammu – Congress is the potential bridge between the Gupkar alliance and the magic number 8. Independents and the fledgling Apni Party, on the other hand, hold the cards in the three districts of Srinagar, Reasi and Poonch.
2 militant hideouts busted along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, arms recovered
Alert troops detected movement of suspicious people along the LoC in Rampur sector of Baramulla district, in north Kashmir on Sunday, defence spokesperson Col Rajesh Kalia said. He said the movement was from a village close to the LoC and the suspects crossed into Indian territory.
Pakistan Army violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district
"On June 12, in the morning hours, Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Rampur sector of district Baramulla by firing mortars and other weapons," the defence spokesperson said.
Baramulla : Policeman killed in encounter
Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Marbal village of Zaloora area in Baramulla district in the wee hours following information about presence of ultras there, a police official said.
Curfew clamped in Pulwama, Baramulla districts of Kashmir
The curbs have been imposed to maintain law and order in view of the separatists call for a march to the three districts of Baramulla, Pulwama and Srinagar.
Rail traffic suspended in Kashmir valley
Rail services were halted between Banihal and Baramulla which link Jammu region with Kashmir valley in view of the strike call given by separatist group.
148 panchayat members in Jammu & Kashmir quit following threats from terrorists
As many as 148 panchayat members in Jammu and Kashmir resigned following threats from terrorists, with Budgam district topping the list.
Nearly 27 pc voting recorded in J-K till 1 PM
Ignoring militant threats and boycott call of separatists, the voters thronged the polling stations in Baramulla constituency.
Voting begins to pick up in Jammu and Kashmir by 11 AM
Voting began to pick up in Baramulla and Ladakh Parliamentary constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, as nearly 15 per cent voters exercised their franchise up to 11 AM.
Lok Sabha elections 2014: Over 1,80,00O Kashmiri Pandits entitled to vote in Baramulla
A total number of 6187 migrants have opted to cast their vote out of 18,257 registered displaced voters in Baramulla Parliamentary constituency.
J&K government announces ex-gratia, job to kin of slain sarpanch
Instructions have been issued to the District Administration to process ex-gratia relief and job in favour of the next of kin of the deceased Sarpanch.
Afzal hanging: 2 injured in protests
The injured persons were shifted to a city hospital where their condition is stated to be stable.
Gold deposits found in Jammu, Baramulla
The J&K govt said that gold deposits have been found in Akhnoor and Boniyar border belts of Jammu and Baramulla districts of the state.
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