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  • Last rites of martyred CRPF officer in Nagpur on Friday

    Sep 24, 2020

    Nagpur, Sept 24: The last rites of CRPF officer Naresh Badoley who was killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir will be held in Nagpur, his hometown, with full state honours on Friday morning, an official release said. His mortal remains will arrive here from Srinagar around 10.15 on Thursday night and will be taken to his residence in Vaisali Nagar in Hingna area, said the release by the district information officer.

  • CRPF to launch organ donation drive on Aug 14

    Aug 13, 2020

    New Delhi, Aug 13: The country's largest paramilitary force, CRPF, will launch a mega campaign to raise awarness about organ donation amongst its about 3.25 lakh personnel on Friday, officials said. The voluntary mission will culminate on the national organ donation day on November 27 and has been planned keeping in mind the spirit of "serving the nation even after death.

  • Army starts process to grant permanent commission to women officers

    Aug 04, 2020

    New Delhi, August 04: The Indian Army has kickstarted the process to grant Permanent Commission to eligible women officers, nearly two weeks after the defence ministry approved the proposal. Officials said the Army headquarters has invited applications by August 31 for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to women officers recruited under Women Special Entry Scheme (WSES) and Short Service Commission (SSC).

  • 21 years since India's Kargil war victory

    Jul 26, 2020

    New Delhi, Jul 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes at the National War Memorial here on Sunday on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the country's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war. On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army had announced the successful culmination of "Operation Vijay", declaring victory after the nearly three-month-long battles in the icy heights of Kargil.

  • CRPF Jawan from Maharashtra killed in encounter in Pulwama

    Jun 23, 2020

    Mumbai, Jun 23: The CRPF jawan killed in an encounter with militants in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday hailed from Solapur in Maharashtra and authorities were working to bring his mortal remains to his native place. An official from Solapur confirmed that CRPF jawan Sunil Kale, a resident of Pangaon village in Barshi tehsil of the district, was killed in the encounter in Pulwama.

  • Chirag urges Nitish to give govt job to families of soldiers killed in Ladakh clash

    Jun 18, 2020

    New Delhi, June 18: Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday to provide government jobs to family members of the soldiers who were killed in a clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley. In a letter to Kumar, Paswan said such a decision will be a true homage to the fallen soldiers.

  • India puts frontline bases of army, air force along China border on high alert

    Jun 17, 2020

    New Delhi, June 17: In a strong message to Beijing over the violent face-off in Ladakh's Galwan Valley that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India wants peace but is capable of giving a befitting reply if instigated, even as the frontline bases of the army and the air force along the nearly 3,500 km de-facto border with China have been put on high alert.

  • Ladakh clash: Family planned to get him married in next vacation, but destiny had other plans

    Jun 17, 2020

    Suri (WB), June 17: Oldest of three siblings, Rajesh Orang, joined the Army in 2015 but the soldier died of injuries suffered in a hand to hand combat with the Chinese army at Galwan Valley in Ladakh region, his father Subhas was informed. "My son served the country and gave his life for it," was all Subhas could say on Wednesday morning as he grieved his son's death. Rajesh's mother Mamata was speechless.

  • Jawan from Himachal killed in Indo-China clash at LAC, village grieves his loss

    Jun 17, 2020

    Hamirpur (HP), June 17: A pall of gloom descended on Karohta village when tragic news reached here about the demise of Sepoy Ankush Thakur in a fierce clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan valley of Ladakh. The 21-year-old sepoy was recruited to the Punjab Regiment in 2018 and was a resident of Karohta, a village in Bhoranj subdivision. His father and grandfather had also served in the Indian Army.

  • Slain Army officer fulfilled his father's personal dreams

    Jun 16, 2020

    Hyderabad, June 16: The Indian Army officer killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh on Monday night, Colonel Santosh Babu, fulfilled his father's personal dreams of serving the country and was expecting a posting to this city before making the supreme sacrifice.

  • Soldier martyred, two injured in Pakistani firing in Poonch

    Jun 14, 2020

    Jammu, Jun14: An Army jawan was martyred and two others were injured when Pakistani troops opened fire and shelled areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The jawan is the third Army personnel to die in Pakistani firing and shelling on forward posts and villages in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri this month.

  • Body of soldier killed in unprovoked Pak shelling cremated in Gurdaspur

    Jun 11, 2020

    Gurdaspur, Jun 11: The mortal remains of Lance Naik Gurcharan Singh (29), who was killed in unprovoked shelling by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir, were consigned to flames at his native village here with full military honours on Thursday. A civilian Namitullah Khan was also injured in the shelling on Wednesday night.

  • Naik Gurcharan Singh martyred in action along LoC in Tarkundi area of Rajouri

    Jun 11, 2020

    Jammu, June 11: Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on the line of control (LoC) in Rajouri Sector on 10 Jun 2020. Own troops responded strongly to the enemy fire. In the incident, Naik Gurcharan Singh was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries. Naik Gurcharan Singh belonged to Village Harchowal, District Gurdaspur, Punjab. Naik Gurcharan Singh was a brave, highly motivated and a sincere soldier. The nation will always remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty.

  • Five Hizbul terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian

    Jun 07, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 7: Five Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, including a top commander of the outfit, were on Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. On a specific input, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Reban area of south Kashmir district, a police spokesperson said.

  • Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in north Kashmir

    Jun 07, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 7: Army has foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Naugam sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. On the night of June 3, a patrol team of the Indian Army along the LoC spotted a group of Pakistani terrorists trying to infiltrate into Indian territory, an army spokesperson said. He said on being challenged, the infiltrators retrieved back under the cover of darkness and inclement weather.

  • Pakistan violates ceasefire along LOC in Kupwara and Baramulla

    Jun 07, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 7: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire and resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran and Rampur sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, the Army said. At about 11:00 am and 12:40 pm, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Keran and Rampur sectors of Kupwara and Baramulla districts respectively, an Army spokesman said. He said the Army is retaliating befittingly to the Pakistani aggression and the enemy positions have been targeted with high precision.

  • Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian

    Jun 07, 2020

    Srinagar, Jun 7: Three unidentified terrorists were on Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Reban area of Shopian, in South Kashmir, this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official said.

  • CRPF jawan tests positive for COVID-19; admitted to Delhi hospital

    Apr 22, 2020

    New Delhi, Apr 22: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, part of a battalion deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, has tested positive for COVID-19 in the national capital, a senior official said on Wednesday. The jawan, working as a nursing assistant, has been admitted to an isolation ward in a Delhi hospital, he said.

  • Troops returning from leave, outstation duties to report to screening centres: Army

    Mar 26, 2020

    Jammu, Mar 26: The Northern Command of the Army has asked its troops returning from leave or outstation duties to report directly to the screening centres established at various transit camps in Jammu and Kashmir as part of its efforts to check the spread of coronavirus, an official said on Thursday. He said after the medical screening the troops are being quarantined for 14 days in isolation rooms established in the units.

  • Checking flu symptoms to banning non-essential travel, Army takes precautions to combat COVID-19

    Mar 18, 2020

    New Delhi, Mar 18: From checking flu symptoms among soldiers on their return from leave to cancelling non-essential travel and conference, the Army on Wednesday said it has taken a series of precautionary measures to prevent the coronavirus spread among the forces. It has also stopped the recruitment drives across the country, including the Service Selection Board (SSB) exams, officials said.

  • Army's Northern Command chief meets Lt Governor

    Mar 12, 2020

    Jammu, March 12: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, Lt Gen Y K Joshi met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here. Lt Gen Y K Joshi briefed the Lt Governor about the overall security situation along the International Border, LoC and hinterland and the anti-terrorist operations being conducted by the Army.

  • Indian Army motivates youth to join Armed Forces

    Mar 12, 2020

    Jammu, March 12: With an aim to constructively engage the young generation of Doda District through education, employment and awareness, Army organized a motivational lecture for NCC cadets to join Armed Forces. The lecture was organized at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ghat, District Doda, attended by 40 Boys, 30 Girls and 08 Teachers. The motivational lecture also elaborated on avenues available for NCC Cadets to join Indian Armed Forces.

  • Army jawan injured in accidental firing during search op in J-K's Pulwama

    Mar 12, 2020

    Srinagar, Mar 12: An Army jawan was injured on Wednesday when the weapon of a CRPF personnel went off during a cordon and search operation in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The cordon and search operation was being carried out at Hyena in Tral area of the south Kashmir district on Wednesday evening, a police official said. He said the injured jawan was admitted to an Army medical facility in Tral.

  • IAF aircraft brings back 58 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran

    Mar 10, 2020

    New Delhi, Mar 10 : A military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) brought back 58 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran on Tuesday, official said. The aircraft, a C-17 Globemaster, was sent to Tehran on Monday evening. About 2,000 Indians are living in Iran, a country that has witnessed increasing numbers of coronavirus cases in the last few days. "The IAF aircraft has landed. Mission completed.

  • Army organises lecture on Women Empowerment at Vocational Training Centre, Mandi, Poonch

    Mar 08, 2020

    Jammu, March 08: Army organized lecture on “Women Empowerment” at Vocational Training Centre, Mandi, District Poonch (J&K). The aim of the lecture was to lay emphasis on importance of spreading awareness on “Women Empowerment”. Women are the core tenet of any society, however due to social and religious restrictions; they are deprived of quality education resulting in unemployment.

  • Army jawan found dead with bullet injury at Bhusawal, Maha

    Mar 06, 2020

    Nagpur, Mar 6 :An Army personnel stationed at Bhusawal in north Maharashtra was found to have died due to a bullet injury while on duty, a defence release said on Thursday. Naik Mangesh Bhagat Jinvar was found dead on Wednesday morning at his battalion headquarters, the release said, without specifying if it was a suspected suicide or any other incident.

  • Steps afoot to strengthen Sericulture sector: Manzoor Lone

    Mar 04, 2020

    Pampore, March 04: With the purpose to inculcate know-how of latest practices in the field of Sericulture among the farmers, a day-long Resham Krishi Mela was today organized at Central Sericulture Research and Training Institute (CSR&TI), Pampore.

  • Army conducts eye camp at Akhnoor

    Mar 04, 2020

    Jammu, March 04: Army in its Endeavour to enlighten the lives of the elderly patients of Akhnoor region by restoring their sight conducted a Eye Camp. The initiative has been conceptualized to provide advanced state of the art medical care to the deprived civilians living in remote areas.

  • Army organises Cricket tournament at Akhnoor

    Mar 02, 2020

    Jammu, March 02: With an aim to promote the spirit of sportsmanship amongst the youth residing in border areas, Army organized an Inter Village Cricket Tournament at village Nikiyan District Akhnoor. The tournament was conducted in the memory of Martyr Havaldar Kalidas of 9 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, who had made the supreme sacrifice during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. A total of eight teams participated in the tournament.

  • Army organises a Nature Walk at Nagrota

    Feb 23, 2020

    Jammu, February 23: In order to create an ecological awareness and to familiarize with the local flora and birds of Nagrota Military Station, a “Nature walk” was organized by White Knight Corps for Officers, Other Ranks and families. O.P. Sharma (Retd), IFS Officer of J&K Cadre hosted the event. Mr OP Sharma is a renowned author and expert on trees and has hosted 845 tree walks all over the country.

  • 'Army Red' Team clinches the 9th National Ice Hockey Championship

    Feb 21, 2020

    Srinagar, February 21: In a thrilling encounter which saw the fortunes swinging both ways, the Army RED Ice Hockey team comprising of players from the LADAKH SCOUTS Regiment won the 9th National Ice Hockey Championship in New Delhi on 21 February 2020. They defeated the ITBP team in a closely fought finals 6-5.

  • HC allows Bhim Army to hold meeting at ground near RSS HQ

    Feb 21, 2020

    Nagpur,Feb 21 : The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday allowed the Bhim Army to hold a meeting of its workers at Reshimbagh Ground here on February 22, but imposed certain conditions. A division bench of Justices Sunil Shukre and Madhav Jamdar said the petition of the Dalit outfit, seeking permission for the conclave, is allowed with conditions. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad is scheduled to address the meeting.

  • SC order on commissioning of women enabling, will give clarity moving forward: Army chief

    Feb 21, 2020

    New Delhi, Feb 21: Army Chief General M M Naravane on Thursday said a roadmap has been prepared to implement the Supreme Court's judgement to grant permanent commission to women officers, asserting that the force does not discriminate against any soldier. The Supreme Court on Monday had directed that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission and command postings. "We have made a roadmap.

  • DG CRPF, DGP, J&K Visit Shopian

    Feb 19, 2020

    J&K Crown of India & its security on our utmost priority: DG CRPF Jammu, February 19: Director General of CRPF, Dr. A.P Maheshwari and Director General of Police, J&K, Dilbag Singh visited Shopian District of South Kashmir and addressed joint Darbar of Jawans and officers at District police lines Shopian and interacted with the commandants and jurisdictional officers and also took a review of security scenario in the District.

  • Mortal remains of CRPF jawan martyred in encounter with Maoists consigned to flames in Rajasthan

    Feb 19, 2020

    Jaipur, Feb 19: The mortal remains of CRPF jawan Ajit Singh, martyred in an encounter with Maoists, were consigned to flames at his ancestral village in Rajasthan's Alwar district on Wednesday. Singh succumbed to injuries on Tuesday at a hospital in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district after he was injured in an encounter with Maoists in Bijapur district of the state on February 10.

  • C'garh: CRPF commando injured in naxal encounter dies

    Feb 18, 2020

    Raipur, Feb 18: A CRPF commando, who was injured in an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district last week, died at a private hospital in Raipur on Tuesday, police said. Head constable Ajit Singh succumbed to bullet injuries in his abdomen while undergoing treatment at Sri Narayana Hospital at around 11.25 a.m on Tuesday, an official said.

  • Ajeya Warrior: Indo-UK joint military exercise commenced at Salisbury Plains UK

    Feb 18, 2020

    New Delhi, February 18: The 5TH edition of AJEYA WARRIOR, Indo-UK joint military exercise commenced at Salisbury Plains Trg Area in UK. Dogra Regiment of Indian Army and 1st Rifles of UK Army are participating in the exercise. The opening ceremony commenced with National Anthem of both the countries, attended by Brigadier VMB Krishnan, Brigadier Gavin Thompson, Brigadier Tom Bewick, Commander 7 Infantry Brigade and Col Amit Saini.

  • One killed in artillery shell explosion at Army range in Maharashtra

    Feb 14, 2020

    Mumbai, Feb 14: A 56-year-old man was killed when an artillery shell exploded at the Army's Karjune Khare range in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra on Friday, police said. The incident took place around 11.15 am, according to an official "The deceased, Bhiva Sadhu Gaikwad, had entered the defence area and was collecting the artillery shells that were fired from tanks as part of the shelling exercise," he said.

  • Pulwama attack anniversary: Mamata pays tribute to slain CRPF

    Feb 14, 2020

    Kolkata, Feb 14: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday remembered the CRPF personnel killed in the Pulwama attack last year and extended solidarity with their families. On February 14 last year, a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was attacked by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber at Lethpora in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Pulwama attack anniversary: PM pays tribute to slain CRPF personnel

    Feb 14, 2020

    New Delhi, Feb 14: India will never forget the martyrdom of the security personnel killed in last year's Pulwama attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. He termed the slain security personnel were "exceptional individuals" who devoted their lives to serving and protecting the nation.

  • Terrorist hideout busted in J&K's Poonch; arms, ammunition seized

    Feb 14, 2020

    Jammu, Feb 14: Security forces busted a terrorist hideout and seized arms and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. Police, along with the 39 Romeo Force, launched a cordon-and-search operation at Kunaiyan in Poonch and busted the terrorist hideout, they added.

  • Indian armed forces are at cusp of transformation: Gen Rawat

    Feb 12, 2020

    New Delhi, Feb 12: India's armed forces are at the cusp of transformation, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday, noting that proxy war and cross border terrorism remained the key security challenges facing India. Gen Rawat also rejected criticism that the armed forces are suppressing the rights of the people in Jammu and Kashmir, saying required steps are being taken considering ground realities and threats of terrorism.

  • Mortal remains of Army man consigned to flames in Jaipur

    Feb 11, 2020

    Jaipur, Feb 11: The mortal remains of Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat, the Army man who was killed in heavy firing and shelling in Degwar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, were consigned to flames at his ancestral village in Jaipur district. The cremation, held with full military and state honour in Luhakana Khurd, was attended by large number of people who paid floral tributes to Shekhawat.

  • Army organises Capacity Building Tour

    Feb 10, 2020

    Jammu, February 10: A Capacity Building Tour comprising of six boys and six girls students along-with two professors of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University and Government Degree College, Rajouri was flagged off from Palma, Rajouri. The aim of the tour is essentially to expose students to entrepreneurial development taking place in urban areas. The eight-day tour is scheduled to visit Delhi, Jaipur and Agra from 10 to 18 February 2020.

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