poonch district

Jammu, April 11 Eleven drug dealers were arrested along with heroin in separate locations in the districts of Udhampur, Poonch, and Doda in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said.Four drug dealers were apprehended after 13 grams of heroin were seized during a check of their car in Lamberi...

POONCH, APRIL 10: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma, reviewed the implementation of the District Business Reform Action Plan (DBRAP) to improve the ease of doing business and strengthen the district's industrial ecosystem.Officers from various departments presented updates on...

The Poonch District Administration, in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority and the Health Department, celebrated World Health Day with great enthusiasm today, under the theme "Together for Health: Stand for Science."Two programs were organized at the Raja Sukhdev Singh...

POONCH, APRIL 06: ADC Poonch, Tahir Mustaf Malik, inspected the preparations for the upcoming Baisakhi festival at Shiromani Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib and held a meeting with the management committee to review the arrangements.The ADC assured timely measures for security, drinking water...

Jammu, April 7 A CRPF soldier was killed when his service rifle went off inside a camp in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.Constable Abdul Gani, a resident of Samba, was on duty when he sustained a fatal bullet injury from his own service weapon in Poonch town...

POONCH, April 6, 2026: The Poonch district has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the top rank in the nationwide 'Vande Mataram' singing competition, bringing pride and recognition to the region.Speaking on this achievement, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Poonch, Tahir Mustafa...

Jammu, April 5 Six individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking were apprehended along with contraband substances in the districts of Reasi, Poonch, and Jammu on Sunday, police said.Following the circulation of several videos on social media showing the alleged sale of intoxicating drugs...

A three-day Mobile Passport Van Camp, organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, India, concluded today in Rajouri. The initiative aimed to provide passport services directly to residents of the Rajouri and Poonch districts.During the camp, approximately 150 passport application slots were...

Jammu, March 24 Police have arrested five absconding individuals in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, who had been evading arrest for years in connection with multiple criminal cases, officials said.The accused, Basharat Hussain, along with Mohd Iqbal, Ghulam Ahmed, Mohd Sharief, and Mohd...

Jammu, March 24 – Police in Poonch district of J&K announced on Tuesday that they had arrested five absconding individuals wanted in multiple criminal cases.The police stated that, in a significant operation against proclaimed offenders, the Surankote Police Station, under the close...

Jammu, March 23 "Justice has finally been done," said Abrar Ahmed of Rajouri, who lost his parents to terrorism 26 years ago, after he received his appointment letter from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday.Abrar is among 438 beneficiaries who were handed government letters by the...

Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma of Poonch chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Vibrant Villages Programme – II at the DC Office Complex to assess development work in the border areas of the district.The meeting focused on the progress in 133 border villages, with officials from...

Traffic on the Mughal Road remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day due to fresh snowfall and rainfall at Pir Ki Gali, traffic authorities said on Thursday.Officials stated that the road will remain closed until further orders, as snowfall continues in the upper reaches of the Pir...

Jammu, March 18 Security forces conducted search operations in various locations in Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch districts following reports of the movement of suspected terrorists, leading to the recovery of a locally made weapon, officials said on Wednesday.The illegal "topidar" (gun) along...

The Indian Army organized an outreach program on Agniveer recruitment for young aspirants in the Choi Mohalla area of Mankote village, in the Poonch district, under the auspices of the Ace of Spades Division.The event saw enthusiastic participation from local youth, who were provided detailed...

The Poonch District Administration, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services and Sports, organized a disaster management training program at the Poonch Sports Stadium to enhance awareness and preparedness among young people.The training session was inaugurated by Mohd Shafiq...

The Indian Army organized a special Iftar gathering for local residents of Gulpur, Degwar, Ajote, Khari, and Dharamsal in Poonch, bringing together people from different communities in a spirit of unity and goodwill during the holy month of Ramadan.The community Iftar saw enthusiastic...

In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have launched search operations following reports of suspected terrorists moving in different locations in the Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch districts. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that a combing operation was launched in Khandli and surrounding...

POONCH, March 16: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Poonch, Tahir Mustafa Malik, chaired a meeting of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Committee on Monday to review and verify cases related to relief and rehabilitation under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).During the...

Mendhar/Jammu, March 16 An Army soldier died from what is suspected to be a cardiac arrest while on duty along the Line of Control in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday.Naik Tilak Singh was stationed in the forward Nangi Takri area of the Krishna Ghati sector, the...