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A year after Operation Sindoor, scars of shelling run deep in Poonch

Poonch was among the worst-hit areas by Pakistan shelling during Operation Sindoor.

Updated 71 days ago

Authorities relocate families affected by landslides in J&K's Mendhar

SDM Mendhar Imran Rashid Kataria said that the administration acted promptly after following the order of the district collector.

Published 309 days ago

Security forces foil infiltration bid by terrorists along LoC in J-K's Poonch

At about 5.30 am, troops of White Knight Corps in the general area of Balakot detected suspicious movement near LoC.

Published 319 days ago

No ceasefire violation in J&K's Poonch sector: Indian Army

File photo: Security personnel conducting a search operation in Poonch

Updated 345 days ago

Op Shivshakti: Two terrorists eliminated in ongoing encounter along LoC in J-K

Security personnel during a cordon and search operation, near Dachigam in Srinagar district, Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, July 28, 2025.

Updated 352 days ago

Army jawan killed, 2 others injured in landmine blast in J&K's Poonch

The incident took place when the Army soldier was on an area domination patrol in general area of Krishna Ghati brigade.

Updated 357 days ago

Showers throw life out of gear in Rajouri, Poonch

Vehicles pass by the shooting stones blocking the road near Kheri on Jammu-Srinagar National highway in Udhampur on Tuesday. (ANI)

Published 359 days ago

Two killed after flash floods, landslides hit Poonch

Army rescuing people during flash flood in Loran area of Poonch. (File)

Published 371 days ago

J&K: Man killed in cloudburst in Poonch, several areas flooded in Rajouri

The intense rainfall triggered a surge in water levels, landslide-like conditions and flash floods in the area this evening, they said, adding that the Loran road was blocked. (HT representative)

Published 374 days ago

Op Sindoor: Poonch digs in, wants bunkers on priority

A resident shows the damaged portion of Gurdawara in Poonch. (Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

Published 383 days ago

Defamatory, false reporting by 2 news channels during ‘Op Sindoor’: Poonch court directs police to register FIR

The court also directed that a copy of this order be sent to the senior superintendent of police, Poonch for supervisory compliance. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 384 days ago

3 dead in flash floods across Jammu, 4 rescued

Debris at the site after fresh landslide triggered by rains blocked the new track to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills, in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. (PTI)

Published 385 days ago

Crackdown on terror pads underway in J&K's Poonch

Earlier this month, police conducted similar raids at over five dozen places in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Published 397 days ago

NCC cadets take to skies in Poonch at the edge of PoJK

The participants underwent rigorous training sessions, including safety drills, physical endurance exercises and meticulous planning, culminating in parasailing flights. (HT Photo)

Published 402 days ago

‘Salute to their courage’: Rahul Gandhi in Poonch to meet Pak shelling victims

Rahul Gandhi visited a school in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and met the students there on Saturday.

Published 419 days ago

Rahul Gandhi to visit Poonch today

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi (HT File)

Published 419 days ago

Operation Sindoor: TMC's 5-member delegation to visit Srinagar, Poonch, Rajouri

TMC MP Derek O'Brien will also be part of the 5-member delegation of the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Published 423 days ago

Indian Army, J&K Police destroy 42 unexploded shells in Poonch

Indian Army personnel safely destructed unexploded shells in Poonch after cross border shelling from Pakistan.

Updated 425 days ago

J&K Police conducts raids at multiple locations in Poonch

Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids at multiple locations targeting houses of overground workers and relatives of terrorists operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Published 425 days ago

SGPC chief gives ₹5 lakh relief to kin of 4 Sikhs killed in Poonch shelling

Dhami participated in the Antim Ardas (prayer ceremony) and handed over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh cheques to the bereaved families. (HT File)

Published 426 days ago

Village-level teams to assess damages in shelling affected areas of Poonch

Published 427 days ago

Poonch man shares videos of homes destroyed by Pakistan shelling

A Poonch resident shared the devastation caused by cross border shelling in the district.

Published 430 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Border residents still sceptical about US-brokered ceasefire

People stand near the debris of a projectile retrieved, in Poonch on Monday. (ANI)

Published 430 days ago

Eerie silence prevails in Poonch houses that once reverberated with laughter

Vihaan Bhargav, 13 (HT)

Published 430 days ago

‘Maintain safe distance’: Poonch Police warns against unexploded shells

Police issue safety advisory to residents in Poonch

Published 431 days ago

Kangra JCO cremated with full military honours

Army personnel carry the mortal remains of Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, who lost his life in cross-border shelling by the Pakistan Army, during his last rites in Kangra on Sunday. (ANI)

Published 431 days ago

Uneasy calm in Poonch, residents recount horror

A damaged house in Poonch on Sunday. (Dar Ovais/HT)

Published 431 days ago

Omar Abdullah announces ₹10 lakh ex-gratia for kin for Pak shelling victims

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah announced a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh ex-gratia for the kin of victims of Pakistani shelling

Published 433 days ago

‘Poonch’s geographical location makes it vulnerable to Pakistan shelling’

Debris of a scooter damaged by a cross-border shelling lies on a road in Poonch on Thursday. (REUTERS)

Published 433 days ago

Trepidation at Ground Zero of Pak shelling

People move to a safer place as part of an evacuation amid shelling from Pakistan, after the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor', in Poonch district, on Wednesday.

Updated 434 days ago

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