Gurez

In Big Boost To Border Tourism, Army Organizes Jashn-e-Gurez Festival In J&K's Gurez

Jashn-e-Gurez: The program included enchanting performances by Bollywood flautist Ustad Dr Mujtaba Hussain, mutli talented Singer and performer Abid Aly with his team of musicians, dance troupe and local artist groups.

Aug 07, 2023, 13:18 PM IST

Empowering Women: Indian Army opens skill development centre in Gurez

The aim of this skill development course is to make women in the area capable of initiating their own businesses

Sep 09, 2022, 15:50 PM IST

Once a terrorist hub, Gurez is now becoming a tourist heaven

There are dozens of new hotels and homestays that have opened in the Gurez Valley. The locals are converting their houses into homestays and allowing tourists to experience the culture and heritage of the Gurez valley.

Sep 07, 2022, 10:23 AM IST

Indian army conducts Pre-Recruitment Training for youths in snow-clad Gurez valley

Since the guns of India and Pakistan felt silent after the ceasefire agreement between both the countries’ armies at the Line of Control, the people living in those areas are leading a life of peace.

Mar 17, 2022, 21:48 PM IST

Cricket, tourism: Once a warzone, J&K’s Gurez valley now ‘reverberates with sounds of peace, happiness’

Gurez valley situated adjacent to LoC which had remained under the shadow of guns for decades is now having different reasons to cheer.

Feb 04, 2022, 22:07 PM IST

J-K: People in Gurez organise 'snow cricket' tournament to attract tourists

Residents of villages in foothills including Markoot, Achura and Bagtor in the border valley of Gurez, have organized two snow cricket tournaments on the snowclad ground.

Jan 19, 2022, 20:03 PM IST

Indian Army averts fire incident in J&K's Gurez, deploys teams to evacuate stranded villagers

After a strenuous firefight, the blaze was finally tamed at 3.45 pm. There were no major injuries to the residents of the house, however, the kitchen, cooking utensils, windows and some personal belongings were burnt.

Aug 24, 2021, 21:14 PM IST

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Kashmir 2.0: Now Gurez to be the next Gulmarg, various facilities will be introduced for the tourists

In order to encourage tourists to visit Gurez Valley in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, the administration of the Union Territory is developing and upgrading tourism infrastructure in the region. The administration has expanded the construction of Tourist Reception Center (TRC) with a new two-storey guest house to accommodate more tourists.

Aug 05, 2021, 10:32 AM IST

Jawan martyred after Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector

An Indian Army jawan died on Monday after the ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector.

Dec 16, 2019, 19:10 PM IST

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DNA: Non Stop News, 31st July 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.

Jul 31, 2019, 22:26 PM IST

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Morning Breaking: Cricket match in Gurez amid heavy snowfall

In J&K people are struggling with day to day activities because of heavy snow fall but in Gurez people are playing cricket amid heavy snow showers.

Jan 19, 2019, 08:54 AM IST

1 Army Major, 3 jawans martyred in encounter with terrorists in Gurez in Jammu and Kashmir, infiltration bid foiled

Army officers say they suspect more terrorists are hiding in the area and a massive search operation has been launched.

Aug 07, 2018, 11:44 AM IST

Kishanganga project: Know all about the dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez

Here is all you need to know about the Kishanganga project in northern Kashmir's Gurez.

May 19, 2018, 07:18 AM IST

IAF saves life of 9-year-old boy suffering from acute pain, airlifts him to Srinagar

Taufik was suffering from acute pain as a result of a very serious case of appendicitis.

Feb 02, 2018, 20:50 PM IST

Five soldiers missing along LoC, three after avalanche in Gurez

Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing widespread snowfall and rain with the MeT office forecasting present weather conditions to continue till Thursday.

Dec 12, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi, Army Chief celebrate Diwali in J&K's Gurez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in the Gurez Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district to celebrate Diwali with the troops there.

Oct 19, 2017, 13:09 PM IST

Infiltration bid foiled in Gurez sector of J&K, three terrorists killed

The Indian Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid by Pakistan-backed militants in the Gurez Sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 27, 2017, 11:38 AM IST

Militant killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez

On May 26, the Army killed two Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) members who tried to infiltrate into Uri sector in Baramulla district.

Jun 10, 2017, 12:37 PM IST

Army bids farewell to men killed in avalanches in Kashmir

The Army on Tuesday bid farewell to its brave hearts who died in avalanches in Gurez and Machhil sectors of Kashmir Valley while guarding the Line of Control.

Jan 31, 2017, 16:05 PM IST