The Indian Army has conducted specialised training for members of the Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.
All government and private schools in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district will remain closed on Wednesday, April 23, in view of a complete shutdown in the Kashmir valley issued by various associations in the area, according to an official statement.
Security forces on Monday successfully destroyed a high explosive mortar shell that was recovered in Manyal village of Thanamandi area in Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.
"An incident has come to light wherein certain individuals were allegedly manhandled by Army personnel in Rajouri District (J-K). The Army had input on the likely movement of terrorists in a vehicle in this sensitive area. Accordingly, search operations were being conducted," said the Army.
In the heart of the Pir Panjal mountain range, nestled in the remote village of Dara in the Thannamandi block of Rajouri district, a young girl has become a symbol of resilience and inspiration.
Development works under various central government schemes are underway in Nowshera, the border tehsil of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, and surveys are being conducted in the region to build permanent houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).
Rajouri District Administration and BGSBU organised an awareness programme on menstrual hygiene under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' initiative. The workshop aimed to promote gender equality and break societal taboos around menstrual health.
The Indian Army's Ace of Spades Division conducted a skill development training program for local youth in the Rajouri district under Operation Sadbhavana, aimed at empowering unemployed individuals through technical expertise.
The Dhangri block in Rajouri district is witnessing significant developmental progress, with centrally sponsored schemes enhancing infrastructure, employment opportunities, and community facilities in the far-flung and hilly areas of the region.