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  • Tribute paid to Galwan heroes

    Jun 15, 2021

    Jammu, June 15: Fire and Fury Corps paid homage to the martyrs of Galwan on the first anniversary of the violent clash on 15 June 2021. In the face of unprecedented Chinese aggression, 20 Indian soldiers laid down their lives defending our land and inflicted heavy casualties on the PLA. In a solemn ceremony, Major General Akash Kaushik, COS, Fire and Fury Corps, laid a wreath at the iconic War Memorial in Leh on the occasion.

  • Army chief reviews security along LOC in Kashmir

    Jun 03, 2021

    Srinagar, June 3. On the second day of his two-day visit to the Kashmir Valley, General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) reviewed the security situation along the Line of Control.

  • White Knight Corps Commemorates 49th Raising Day

    Jun 01, 2021

    Jammu, June 1: White Knight Corps commemorated its 49th Raising Day today. Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar, GOC, White Knight Corps, complimented all ranks for the high standards achieved while discharging operational as well an administrative task. GOC, White Knight Corps paid floral tributes to the martyrs at “Ashwamedh Shaurya Sthal” through the traditional wreath-laying ceremony.

  • Don't give any breathing space to the enemies of peace: DGP to officers

    May 27, 2021

    Srinagar, May 26: The Director General of Police, J&K Dilbag Singh today visited the twin South districts Anantnag and Kulgam where he chaired security review meetings with the jurisdictional officers and took stock of the situation in these districts. He also inaugurated 13 different facilities for Police officers/ Personnel in District Kulgam.

  • 1971 War decorated Army veteran, falls to Covid

    May 25, 2021

    Jammu, May 25: Col Panjab Singh, VrC (Retd) passed away at the age of 79 at Command Hospital, Chandi mandir. Recently Col Panjab Singh, VrC (Retd) had successfully recovered from COVID but due to some medical complications post COVID, left for heavenly abode yesterday. Born on 15 Feb 1942, he was commissioned into 6th Battalion, The SIKH Regiment on 16 Dec 1967.

  • IAF pilot killed as MiG-21 Bison crashes in Punjab field, Court of Inquiry ordered

    May 21, 2021

    Moga (Pb), May 21: An IAF MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashed during heavy rain in a field in Punjab's Moga district, killing its pilot Squadron Leader Abhinav Choudhary, officials said The aircraft was on a training sortie from Suratgarh in Rajasthan when it crashed in Langeana village on Thursday night, said Moga Superintendent of Police Gurdeep Singh.

  • Lt Gen. YK Joshi visits to inquire health of 120 year old woman in Dudu

    May 21, 2021

    Jammu, May 21: Lt Gen YK Joshi, the Northern Army Commander, visited Smt Dholi Devi of village Gar Katiyas, in Tehsil Dudu of Udhampur, J&K who has single-handedly inspired an entire village to make the Covid vaccination drive a huge success. Smt Dholi Devi, who is 120 years old, is a living legend & epitomizes good health in a time in which even the young people are struggling to keep their immunity intact.

  • Arms recovered in Poonch, foils terror attempt

    May 19, 2021

    Jammu, May 19 : In a major success by joint effort of Security Forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police and foiled nefarious designs of terrorists to disrupt peace and tranquility in Poonch region were foiled yet again. Official sources said based on a specific input that terrorists were planning to target Security Forces on National Highway 144A, a well coordinated joint operation was launched by local Rashtriya Rifles Battalion and police.

  • GDC Thannamandi organizes poster making competition on Unity in Diversity

    May 15, 2021

    Jammu, May 15: Government Degree College, Thanamandi organized a poster making competition to Celebrate the 75 years of Independence under the theme of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsava’ at GDC Thannamandi and organized an online poster making competition on the topic “unity in diversity”.

  • Ammunition dropped by Pak drone in Samba recovered by BSF

    May 14, 2021

    Jammu, May 14: Border Security Forces have recovered a huge catch of arms and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba sector which was drooped by Pakistani drone. Official reports said alert troops of Border Security Force recovered arms and ammunition dropped by drone of Pakistan today morning wrapped in polyethylene packet in Samba. However, alert forces recoveries one AK 47 rifle, one AK magazine, one pistol of 9 mm, Pistol magazine, Pistol rounder 15 and 1 wooden frame used to support payload in drone.

  • Army spread covid awareness in Rajouri

    May 13, 2021

    Jammu, May 13: With the number of increasing COVID-19 cases throughout the region, Indian Army has mobilised Medical Patrols with an aim to spread awareness on COVID-19 precautions. Army sent its medical patrol to Keri in District Rajouri (J&K). The patrol interacted with the villagers including Sarpanches and Panches.

  • Grenade attack on police party in J-K's Samba; no loss of life

    May 12, 2021

    Jammu, May 12: Suspected terrorists carried out a grenade attack on a police party in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir but there was no report of any casualty, officials said on Wednesday. A grenade was hurled by unidentified persons at a police party which was engaged in checking vehicles at Nad on Samba-Udhampur road around 10 pm Tuesday, the officials said.

  • Three militants killed in J-K encounter

    May 11, 2021

    Srinagar, May 11: Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Vailoo in Komernag area of the district early on Tuesday following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

  • Northern Command gears up in fight against Covid-19 in J&K

    May 10, 2021

    Jammu, May 10: Northern Command is gearing up for the fight against COVID-19 by catering to the needs of the serving personnel, Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris and their dependants who are deployed or residing in the UTs of J&K and Ladakh. It has also joined hands with the Civil Administration in building the capacities as a pre-emptive effort anticipating that severity of spread of COVID might go up in the next one month or so.

  • Terrorist hideout busted in J-K's Poonch; 19 grenades seized

    May 09, 2021

    Jammu, May 9: Security forces on Sunday unearthed a terrorist hideout in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the recovery of 19 hand grenades and scuttling of a terrorist plan to disturb peace in the border district by carrying out grenade attacks, a defence spokesman said. No one was arrested during the operation which was jointly carried out by the Army and police in Phagla area of Surankote, the spokesman said.

  • Army helping ex-service men during pandemic

    May 08, 2021

    Jammu, May 8 : At a time when COVID 19 Pandemic has gripped the country, Northern Command of Indian Army has planned a systemic and scientific approach towards managing the awareness, concerns and medical needs of Ex- Servicemen and Veer Naris. Various efforts have been taken to reach out the fraternity and help them in the hours of need. Over 34 thousand Ex-servicemen and dependents are residing in UTs of J&K and Ladakh.

  • Army helping ex-service men during pandemic in J&K

    May 08, 2021

    Jammu, May 8 : At a time when COVID 19 Pandemic has gripped the country, Northern Command of Indian Army has planned a systemic and scientific approach towards managing the awareness, concerns and medical needs of Ex- Servicemen and Veer Naris. Various efforts have been taken to reach out the fraternity and help them in the hours of need. Over 34 thousand Ex-servicemen and dependents are residing in UTs of J&K and Ladakh.

  • Lt Governor discusses Covid preparedness with senior Army officials

    May 08, 2021

    Jammu, May 8: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today discussed Covid preparedness and containment measures with the GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Y K Joshi and senior Army officials from Northern and Western Commands, here at Raj Bhavan. Lieutenant General S. Hari Mohan Iyer, Chief of Staff, Northern Command and Major General Neeraj Gosain, GOC 26 Div were present in the meeting.

  • Mehbooba criticises sacking of teacher over alleged anti-state activities

    May 03, 2021

    Srinagar, May 3: People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday criticised the sacking of a teacher in Jammu and Kashmir over alleged anti-state activities, saying the government has misplaced priorities during the pandemic. She also posted a three-day-old letter of the General Administration Department of the Jammu and Kashmir government which sacked Idrees Jan, a government teacher from Kupwara district.

  • Pakistan opens fire along IB in J-K's Samba

    May 03, 2021

    Jammu, May 3: Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire by opening fire along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Monday, a senior BSF officer said. A BSF spokesman said this is first-ever ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the IB after the two countries signed a fresh agreement to maintain calm along the border on February 25 this year .

  • ROP found IED on Kulgam highway

    Apr 29, 2021

    Srinagar, April 29: A major tragedy has been averted by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam. Reports said an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by Road opening Party of 46 Battalion of CRPF on National Highway 44 near Turk-Tichloo Khudwani in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. Police and other security forces are present at the spot. Further details awaited.

  • Medical patrol launched by Army

    Apr 28, 2021

    Jammu:In consonance with Indian Army’s ongoing efforts to help the Awam and provide basic health care, a med patrol was launched to village Kot, Asthanmarg in Gool Tehsil of Ramban district, with the aim of distributing medicines to people living at higher reaches of mountains and helping them to get access of basic medical facilities. A total of 80 residents of the village were benefited from the medical patrol.

  • CRPF organized an inauguration ceremony of Shaheed Statue in Samba

    Mar 04, 2021

    Samba, March 04: Martyr Soldier Ram Singh Salathia, who attained martyrdom while fighting on 27 September 2011 during the operation conducted by the 207 Cobra Battalion, Keripubal against the Maoists in the Aman village of Mahtand Dhanan area of Bokaro District of Jharkhand state, that the martyrdom was to be in future of ages.

  • Manipur CM felicitates Army Captain for Galwan bravery

    Feb 24, 2021

    Imphal, Feb 24: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has felicitated Indian Army Captain Soiba Maningba Rangnamei for his bravery during the clash with the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley last year. The CM felicitated Capt Rangnamei of 16 Bihar Regiment at his official residence here on Tuesday and said "the state as a whole honours your courage which you have shown against the enemy.

  • Indo-Pak wars' veteran retired Major General BK Mahapatra dies

    Feb 16, 2021

    Bhubaneswar, Feb 15: Major General (retired) Basant Kumar Mahapatra, who had participated in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars, died at a hospital here on Monday, family sources said. He was 87. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condoled the death of the army veteran. "Odisha mourns the sad demise of its illustrious son, Major General (Retd) Basant Kumar Mahapatra.

  • 2 CRPF jawans injured in gun-battle with Maoists in Jharkhand

    Feb 11, 2021

    Bokaro (Jharkhand), Feb 11: Two CRPF jawans have been seriously injured in a gunfight with CPI (Maoist) cadre in Jharkhand's Bokaro district, police said on Thursday. The incident took place in Jhumra Pahad forest in Jageshwar Vihar police station area on Wednesday night, they said.

  • Names of 20 'Galwan heroes' inscribed on national war memorial

    Jan 20, 2021

    New Delhi, Jan 20: The names of 20 Indian Army personnel, who were killed while valiantly fighting Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June last year, were inscribed on the National War Memorial ahead of the Republic Day, official sources said.

  • Drone operations feature for first time at Army Day parade

    Jan 15, 2021

    New Delhi, Jan 15: Drones of the Indian Army carried out mock kamikaze attacks and first-aid delivery exercises as the service showcased its latest assets during the Army Day parade at the Cariappa ground here on Friday.

  • 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.

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