Udhampur
City in Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Udhampur (ˌʊd̪ʱəmpur) is a city and a municipal council in Udhampur district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the headquarters of Udhampur District. Named after Raja Udham Singh, it serves as the district capital and the Northern Command headquarters of the Indian Army. A Forward Base Support Unit (FBSU) of the Indian Air Force is also stationed here. Udhampur is used by the Armed Forces as a transit point between Jammu and Srinagar when travelling by road on National Highway 1A, which has since been renamed as National Highway 44.
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J-K: Security forces exchange fire with terrorists in Dadu area in UdhampurJ-K: Security forces exchange fire with terrorists in Dadu area in Udhampur district.DNA - Published | |
J&K sentry fires shots after spotting suspicious movement in UdhampurIndiaTimes - Published | |
Searches launched in Udhampur, Rajouri after ‘suspicious’ movement inputsSecurity forces conducted routine search operations in Udhampur and Rajouri districts to ensure public safety. No irregular findings were reported, instilling a sense of security among citizens.IndiaTimes - Published | |
J&K: Suspicious movement reported in Udhampur and Rajouri, search operation launchedIndiaTimes - Published | |
Three terror associates arrested in Doda, two detained for questioning in KathuaJammu and Kashmir Police, with other security agencies, are pursuing terrorists responsible for recent attacks in Jammu. Three individuals arrested in Doda for aiding terrorists, while two suspects..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Over 26,000 displaced KPs to vote at 34 special polling stations set up in Jammu, Udhampur and DelhiIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Shameful and sad': Kharge, Rahul condemn terror attack on Air Force's convoy in PoonchKharge and Rahul Gandhi mourned IAF attack in Poonch, condemning the terrorists. Injured personnel evacuated to Udhampur. Rashtriya Rifles unit conducts search operations. Elections ongoing in Jammu..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Kashmiri migrant voters in Jammu, Udhampur no longer required to fill 'Form M' to vote in Lok Sabha pollsKashmiri migrant voters residing in Jammu and Udhampur districts of J&K will no longer need to complete 'Form M' to participate in the Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission has revised the..IndiaTimes - Published | When will Assembly polls be held in J&K, Congress asks PM ModiModi rallies at Udhampur; Congress slams BJP for Jammu and Kashmir democracy suspension and Assembly polls delay. State under direct rule since BJP withdrawal, facing Supreme Court deadline for polls.IndiaTimes - Published |
'J&K will soon see assembly polls and statehood will be restored', says PM Modi in UdhampurPrime Minister Narendra Modi assured a peaceful Lok Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting improved security conditions and the fulfillment of promises to the region's residents. He..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Time not far for J&K Assembly Elections, statehood to be restored': PM Modi in UdhampurAddressing a public rally in Udhampur, PM Modi also slammed the Opposition parties over dynasty politics and said that no one has caused as much damage to Jammu and Kashmir as family-run parties.DNA - Published |
PM Modi to address rally in J&K's UdhampurIndiaTimes - Published | 'Omar's words hurt us': Mufti says PDP will fight LS polls alone, lands blow to INDIA blocPDP's Mehbooba Mufti plans to contest all 5 seats in Jammu & Kashmir for Lok Sabha elections, reacting to NC's Omar Abdullah's announcement. The Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory will be held in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency: Check polling date, candidates list, past election resultsDuring the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13, Udhampur, one of the 6 Lok Sabha constituencies in Jammu & Kashmir, will cast its ballot.DNA - Published | BJP weighs new J&K faces for Lok Sabha pollsBJP is considering fielding new faces in J&K in the Lok Sabha polls. The party sources indicated this after JP Nadda held talks with local leaders. The candidates for the Jammu region, Anantnag,..IndiaTimes - Published |
SIA raids OGWs’ houses in Udhampur & JammuIndiaTimes - Published | Not an inch of our land occupied by China: Ladakh Lt GovernorChina has not captured an inch of Indian territory, Ladakh lieutenant governor Retd Brigadier Dr B D Mishra said on Monday, adding that the armed forces were ready for anything. Mishra was speaking to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Udhampur couple gets life term for murdering disabled nephewIndiaTimes - Published | Probe ordered after man complaining of chest pain dies in police lockup in UdhampurIndiaTimes - Published |
Four Amarnath pilgrims from UP among five injured in Udhampur accidentIndiaTimes - Published | Udhampur court awards death sentence to convict in a matricide caseIndiaTimes - Published |
50 injured as footbridge collapses in J&K's Udhampur village during Baisakhi celebrationsIndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | 20 injured in footbridge collapse in J&K's UdhampurIndiaTimes - Published |
At least 17 injured as bus skids off road in UdhampurIndiaTimes - Published | Major terror attack averted in J&K's Udhampur, 15-kg IED defused: PoliceIndiaTimes - Published |
'Drones from Pakistan, sticky bombs and IEDs': How Pakistani terrorists planned Udhampur blasts in J-KThe twin blasts in Udhampur are currently being probed by the Jammu and Kashmir police, who have nabbed a terrorist from Pakistan.DNA - Published | J-K: Twin blasts in Udhampur planned ahead of Amit Shah's visit by LeT to convey 'all is not well'DGP said that case was solved in 3 days following the capture of "recycled" terrorist who was in possession of 5 more IEDs and 3 ready-to-use bombs.DNA - Published |
Ahead of Amit Shah's visit, Jammu and Kashmir cops crack Udhampur twin blasts case, one terrorist heldAhead of Union home minister Amit Shah’s two-day Kashmir visit starting October 4, the J&K Police cracked the twin Udhampur bus blasts case by arresting a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist along with IEDs,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Sticky bombs are real emerging threat'In the wake of ‘sticky bombs’ being suspected behind the twin bus blasts in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, CRPF DG Kuldiep Singh on Thursday conceded that..IndiaTimes - Published |
Two blasts hit Jammu and Kashmir within hours; no casualty reportedA blast in a bus parked at a stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur city on Thursday morning, the second within a few hours, sent security agencies in a tizzy as they sounded a high alert, sources said...IndiaTimes - Published | Jammu and Kashmir: 2 blasts within 8 hours rock Udhampur, reason unknownUdhampur blast: The investigation is underway.DNA - Published |
Jammu and Kashmir: Man arrested in connection with IED explosion outside Udhampur court complexThe arrested man, believed to be an overground worker (OGW) of a terror outfit, hails from Ramban.DNA - Published | Forest fire continues to rage in J-K's Udhampur area, villagers fear it might spread to residential areasOfficer further informed that State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) has also joined in the rescue operation to douse off the fire.DNA - Published |
Three crushed to death by truck in J&K’s UdhampurIndiaTimes - Published | One killed in blast outside court complex in J&K's Udhampur townIndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
