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Guldanda in J&K is turning Bhaderwah into India’s mini Switzerland

Snowy charm of Guldanda: The meadow that is putting Bhaderwah on the tourist map; tourists say destination lives up to the hype.

Dreams of snow come true: Why tourists are flocking to Bhaderwah’s Guldanda meadow.(Photo by X/Qayoomkps)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 06, 2025 04:31 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Doda (jammu And Kashmir) [india]

3 days before PM visit, army guns down 2 terrorists in J&K’s Udhampur

An AK-47 assault rifle, US-made M4 carbine, a pistol, magazines, a machete, a tarpaulin and other warlike stores were recovered from the site of the encounter.

With the killing of the two terrorists, the number of terrorists gunned down in Jammu region this year so far has now gone up to 10. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Sep 12, 2024 04:47 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Monsoon guide for pets: Dry paws to clean noses and ears, pet parents take notes

From creating a dry, cosy space to grooming practices and safeguarding against infections, this is a guide to help pet parents navigate the rainy season

A pug wears its raincoat during its walk (unsplash)

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Published on Aug 23, 2024 02:50 PM IST

ByAbigail banerji

RR Swain appointed Jammu and Kashmir DGP till September 30

Swain was holding additional charge of DGP, appointment comes as state is seeing a spike in terror attacks in the Jammu region

The ministry of home affairs has appointed RR Swain as director general of police, Jammu and Kashmir, till September 30. (HT file photo)

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Published on Aug 07, 2024 02:09 PM IST

ByAsian News International

‘They say militancy is ending’: Omar Abdullah on J&K terror attacks spike

National Conference leader, Omar Abdullah stated that the Doda incident was not the first time and that Jammu had been under attack for the past year

Omar Abdullah said that the Jammu and Kashmir DGP should leave politics to the politicians and focus on doing his job (File)

india news

Published on Jul 17, 2024 04:35 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Doda attack: ‘Not everyone lucky enough to serve nation’, say soldiers’ families

Originally a resident of Bada Ging near Lebong in Darjeeling, Captain Thapa, joined the army in 2019 after clearing the CDS examination.

Captain Brijesh Thapa (left) and sepoy Bijendra who were killed in the encounter between security forces and terrorists in Doda district on July 16,(PTI)

india news

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:50 AM IST

ByPramod Giri, Suresh Foujdar , Siliguri/bharatpur

Proud but will miss him, says father of 27-yr-old army officer killed in Doda

Capt. Thapa, originally posted with the 145 Army Air Defence, had temporarily been on extra-regimental duty

Colonel Bhuwanesh Thapa (Retd.), father of Captain Brijesh Thapa, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists n Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda, at their home in Siliguri on Tuesday. (ANI)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2024 05:32 PM IST

ByPramod Giri

Army officer, 3 soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Sixth major terror attack in Jammu region this year; security agencies suspect 8 to 10 groups of three to four terrorists, trained in guerilla warfare and being helped by overground workers, are active in Doda.

Security personnel during an anti-terror operation after four army personnel, including an officer, died after being injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Doda district on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2024 03:52 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

‘The loss we suffered…’: Family mourns officer, killed in action in J&K's Doda

Four army personnel, including Captain Brijesh Thapa of 10 Rashtriya Rifles, were killed in action in the encounter that broke out last night.

Captain Brijesh Thapa (The Darjeeling Chronicle)

india news

Published on Jul 16, 2024 02:57 PM IST

ByHT News Desk, New Delhi

‘What happened to claims made by non-biological PM’: Congress on Doda encounter

Congress party says that that there have been 11 terror attacks in the last 78 days in Jammu alone.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh(HT Files )

india news

Published on Jul 16, 2024 12:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP after Doda encounter: 'Soldiers bearing the brunt of...'

Doda encounter: Rahul Gandhi demanded that the government must take the responsibility for “repeated security lapses”.

india news

Published on Jul 16, 2024 11:30 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Doda encounter: Who is behind the attack? Rajnath Singh, Army chief react

Doda encounter: Defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke to the Indian Army chief, who apprised him about the ongoing operation in Doda.

J&K Police Security Wing during a search operation. (ANI file)

india news

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 11:52 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Doda: 4 Army soldiers, including officer, killed in encounter with terrorists

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, who were critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists on Monday night died in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda.

Security forces during an encounter in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. (Representational photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 10:05 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Encounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Doda

The gunfight erupted after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Goli Gadi forest of Doda district.

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Goli Gadi forest of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. (Representational photo)(HT_PRINT)

india news

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:44 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Three suspected JeM terrorists killed after gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda

A police officer, meanwhile, was also injured in the operation that lasted for more than six hours in the Sinno forests near Gandoh in the Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF personnel stand guard outside Amarnath Yatra base camp. (ANI)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

3 terrorists gunned down in Doda encounter: Police

Three terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu's Doda district, one police jawan injured. Security forces launch "Operation Lagor" in response to spike in attacks.

Security personnel patrol ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, near Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Wednesday. Security has been heightened after recent terrorist attacks in the region. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Drones scan Doda’s Kota Top as searches continue across Jammu

Security forces are intensifying search operations in Jammu region, especially in Kathua, Doda, Reasi, Udhampur, and Rajouri districts to track down terrorists.

Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel during a search operation at Tawi on the outskirts of Jammu. (PTI)

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Updated on Jun 16, 2024 06:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Searches continue across Jammu, Bhaderwah-Pathankot road opened for traffic

The army on Friday pressed into service its drones and sniffer dogs to scan the hills in Parmaz, Kota Top and Chattargala to trackdown the terrorists

Security forces carrying out searches in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 06:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Doda terrorist attack: 6 security personnel injured after checkpost targeted

Six security personnel were injured in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda, following an attack on a joint checkpost.

Security personnel are in a position as an operation is going on after villagers in the Hiranagar area of Kathua heard some gunshots on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

india news

Updated on Jun 12, 2024 10:43 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Two civilians charred to death inside Army camp in Doda

Two men died in a fire at a tailoring shop inside an army camp in Doda. The fire was caused by a snag in a kerosene heater. Police are investigating.

The bodies of both the workers were recovered from the scene and were handed over to their next of kin for last rites. (iStock)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2023 06:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Opposition should not try to defame HRTC, deputy CM Agnihotri

He said considering the selfless service of HRTC, all MLAs should rise above party politics and laud its efforts

Earlier, answering the question of MLA Janak Raj, the deputy CM said that till November 15, there was a demand to run bus services on 12 new routes in Chamba district. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2023 05:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 jolts Jammu and Kashmir's Doda

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 9:34 am.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on Thursday.(Rep image)

india news

Published on Nov 16, 2023 11:04 AM IST

ANI |

Doda bus accident: Cops point to speeding, driver’s negligence

Doda SSP said it appears that negligent driving caused the crash and that things would become clearer after a through investigation

Family members of an injured outside Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu on Wednesday. (PTI)

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Updated on Nov 16, 2023 06:30 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Top LeT, HM terrorists among 8 chargesheeted in Doda

In a statement, Doda police said they produced chargesheets under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against the eight top ranked terrorists that included commanders of the LeT and the HM under section 299 Cr PC

A senior police officer said that these terrorists, who are in Pakistan or PoK, constantly attempt to lure local youth of Doda region to join terror outfits for carrying out subversive activities to keep militancy alive (Getty Images)

cities

Updated on Sep 02, 2023 12:09 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Bhaderwah Rajmash, Sulai honey get GI tags

Jammu-based organisations had applied for a GI tag for eight traditional items from various districts of the Jammu region last year

In 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had gifted organic Sulai honey to Queen Elizabeth during his visit to Britain (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 31, 2023 12:27 AM IST

ByAgencies, Jammu

8 held with 4 leopard skins in Srinagar

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials said that investigation suggested that the leopards were poached from Ladakh, Doda and Uri

cities

Updated on Aug 13, 2023 11:33 PM IST

ByAgencies, Srinagar

Panic grips people as back-to-back tremors jolt Jammu and Kashmir

On Tuesday afternoon, a powerful earthquake was felt across Jammu and Kashmir causing panic among the people. The epicentre of the tremor was located in Doda district of Jammu at the depth of 6 km and its magnitude was 5.4 on Richter scale.

Back-to-back tremors in Doda and parts of Kashmir valley since Tuesday have caused panic among the locals, especially as most parts of Jammu and Kashmir fall under zone IV and V. (PTI File Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 15, 2023 10:49 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir receives light rain, wet spell to continue over the week

Meteorological department’s local centre said light to moderate rain and snowfall over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir was very likely between April 17 to 20, especially on April 17 and 18

Jammu and Kashmir received light rain over Saturday night and Sunday. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Apr 17, 2023 12:23 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Snowfall in higher reaches, light rains lash plains in Jammu and Kashmir

Fresh snowfall was experienced in Kashmir’s mountainous areas while light rains were observed in plains of the Valley and Jammu region. The meteorological department said widespread light rain was recorded in Kashmir and at isolated places in Jammu region’s Banihal, Batote, Doda and Kishtwar areas.

Director MeT Sonam Lotus said that the precipitation will continue for the next two days. “On April 5 and 6, brief spells of rain at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir towards late afternoon and evenings were expected,” he said. Fresh snowfall was experienced in Kashmir’s mountainous areas. (PTI)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2023 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

118 terrorists of J&K's Doda based in Pakistan, PoK: Police

The police have also seized the properties of one of the proclaimed offenders and are preparing a dossier against those attempting to revive terrorism in the region.

Security forces have intensified counterterrorism operation in the Valley after recent spike in incidents of target killings. (HT file photo for representational purpose)

india news

Published on Mar 01, 2023 03:49 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

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Snowy charm of Guldanda: The meadow that is putting Bhaderwah on the tourist map; tourists say destination lives up to the hype.

An AK-47 assault rifle, US-made M4 carbine, a pistol, magazines, a machete, a tarpaulin and other warlike stores were recovered from the site of the encounter.

From creating a dry, cosy space to grooming practices and safeguarding against infections, this is a guide to help pet parents navigate the rainy season

Swain was holding additional charge of DGP, appointment comes as state is seeing a spike in terror attacks in the Jammu region

National Conference leader, Omar Abdullah stated that the Doda incident was not the first time and that Jammu had been under attack for the past year

Originally a resident of Bada Ging near Lebong in Darjeeling, Captain Thapa, joined the army in 2019 after clearing the CDS examination.

Capt. Thapa, originally posted with the 145 Army Air Defence, had temporarily been on extra-regimental duty

Sixth major terror attack in Jammu region this year; security agencies suspect 8 to 10 groups of three to four terrorists, trained in guerilla warfare and being helped by overground workers, are active in Doda.

Four army personnel, including Captain Brijesh Thapa of 10 Rashtriya Rifles, were killed in action in the encounter that broke out last night.

Congress party says that that there have been 11 terror attacks in the last 78 days in Jammu alone.

Doda encounter: Rahul Gandhi demanded that the government must take the responsibility for “repeated security lapses”.

Doda encounter: Defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke to the Indian Army chief, who apprised him about the ongoing operation in Doda.

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, who were critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists on Monday night died in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda.

The gunfight erupted after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Goli Gadi forest of Doda district.

A police officer, meanwhile, was also injured in the operation that lasted for more than six hours in the Sinno forests near Gandoh in the Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Three terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu's Doda district, one police jawan injured. Security forces launch "Operation Lagor" in response to spike in attacks.

Security forces are intensifying search operations in Jammu region, especially in Kathua, Doda, Reasi, Udhampur, and Rajouri districts to track down terrorists.

The army on Friday pressed into service its drones and sniffer dogs to scan the hills in Parmaz, Kota Top and Chattargala to trackdown the terrorists

Six security personnel were injured in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda, following an attack on a joint checkpost.

Two men died in a fire at a tailoring shop inside an army camp in Doda. The fire was caused by a snag in a kerosene heater. Police are investigating.

He said considering the selfless service of HRTC, all MLAs should rise above party politics and laud its efforts

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 9:34 am.

Doda SSP said it appears that negligent driving caused the crash and that things would become clearer after a through investigation

In a statement, Doda police said they produced chargesheets under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against the eight top ranked terrorists that included commanders of the LeT and the HM under section 299 Cr PC

Jammu-based organisations had applied for a GI tag for eight traditional items from various districts of the Jammu region last year

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials said that investigation suggested that the leopards were poached from Ladakh, Doda and Uri

On Tuesday afternoon, a powerful earthquake was felt across Jammu and Kashmir causing panic among the people. The epicentre of the tremor was located in Doda district of Jammu at the depth of 6 km and its magnitude was 5.4 on Richter scale.

Meteorological department’s local centre said light to moderate rain and snowfall over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir was very likely between April 17 to 20, especially on April 17 and 18

The police have also seized the properties of one of the proclaimed offenders and are preparing a dossier against those attempting to revive terrorism in the region.

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