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  • NCC camp conducted in Machil

    Sep 10, 2021

    Srinagar: After a prolonged state of online classes and no physical activity, the National Cadet Corps took a decision to resume its training of cadets, keeping the COVID-19 protocol in view. The first ever NCC camp in the higher reaches of Shamshabari Ridge, in the Kashmir valley, was conducted from 02 Sep to 10 Sep 2021 by the Baramulla based 3 J&K Battalion.

  • Army conducts International Literacy Day

    Sep 08, 2021

    Jammu: Literacy brings development and it is a bridge from misery to hope. In order to spread awareness about importance of education in the rural areas, the Indian Army conducted an awareness lecture on the occasion of International literacy day for villagers of Gool and Asthanmarg of Ramban district.

  • GOC Chinar Corps and IGP Kashmir address families of active terrorists

    Aug 31, 2021

    Srinagar: Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps, along with GOC Victor Force, Maj Gen Rashim Bali and IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, addressed 83 family members of active terrorists at Shopian and urged them to guide their wards back into society. GOC, 15 Corps, while addressing the family members of active terrorists, reiterated that the security forces are committed to take surrenders even during active operations.

  • Nothing to worry about fallout of Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in Kashmir: Army

    Aug 30, 2021

    Srinagar, Aug 30: The Army on Sunday said the security situation in the Kashmir valley is under control and there is nothing to worry about the fallout of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. The General Officer Commanding of the Army's 15 Corps, also known as the Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General D P Pandey, said this to reporters on the sidelines of an event here. "This is a playground and I do not want to comment about the outsiders.

  • Army conducts commercial Mushroom farming at Kishtwar

    Aug 24, 2021

    Jammu, August 24: Indian Army has been constantly undertaking a variety of programmes for the locals with special focus on employment generation. Indian Army inaugurated a 60-day commercial Mushroom farming project in Nagrina village at Shergwar in District Kishtwar (J&K). This novel training programme is a pilot project.

  • Security forces killed two terrorists in Awantipora

    Aug 20, 2021

    Srinagar, August 20: Two terrorists were killed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora on Friday in the encounter. Reports said Rashtriya Rifles Battalion received information from SSP Awantipur about the presence of two unidentified terrorists in the general area of Khreuh. The Battalion launched an operation at 1:00 am today along with JKP.

  • Terrorist killed, JCO martyred in Thanamandi encounter

    Aug 19, 2021

    Ranjit Thakur Jammu, August 19: One terrorist was killed and a junior commissioned officer was martyred in a gunfight with terrorists in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri this afternoon. Reports said the gunfight started in the Kalas area of Thanamandi after contact was established with terrorists by a joint searching party of the army and police.

  • Security review meet chaired by GOC White Nights in Nagrota

    Aug 02, 2021

    Jammu, August 2: General officer Commanding (GOC) White knight Corps chaired a meeting to review the intelligence and security situation in Jammu region. The meeting sought to achieve enhanced coordination between security, administration and intelligence agencies. Top officials of Indian Army, Civil Administration and Paramilitary Forces and Intelligence agencies attended the meeting.

  • A man who travels 92,000 km to pay tribute to martyrs says 'Patriotism' is emotion

    Aug 02, 2021

    Ranjit Thakur Jammu, August 1: He travelled over 92,000 kilometres across the country to meet the martyr’s families by collecting soil from their homes, Umesh Gopinath Jadhav, a Bengaluru-based musician, pinned high hopes to create an India map at war memorial in Jammu and Kashmir. Gopinath decided to pay homage to the CRPF personnel in a unique way.

  • Tiger Division Celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas

    Jul 26, 2021

    Jammu, July 26: Tiger Division celebrated ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ at ‘Tiger War Memorial’ in remembrance of supreme sacrifices of soldiers during Kargil War of 1999. The event commenced with Wreath Laying Ceremony at ‘Tiger War Memorial’ in presence of GOC, Tiger Division, General Neeraj Gosain.

  • Army soldier killed in mine blast at Poonch

    Jul 24, 2021

    Jammu, July 24: An Indian Army personnel were killed in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mankote sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday night. Official sources said Sepoy Kamal Dev Vaidya was on an Operational duty in Krishna Ghati Sector, District Poonch and while moving during the duty, Sepoy Kamal Dev Vaidya was critically injured in an accidental mine blast.

  • Indo-Pak Army exchanges sweets on Eid

    Jul 21, 2021

    Srinagar, July 21: India and Pakistan Armies have exchanged sweets on Eid on the line of control in Uri and Tithwal crossing Kupwara. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuhaand as a gesture for promoting Peace, Harmony & Compassion in the true spirit of the festival, India and Pakistan Armies held a Flag meeting and exchanged sweets at Kaman Aman Setu, Uri & Tithwal Crossing on Kishanganga River in Tangdhar, Kupwara. The event has been held when both the Armies have been strictly following the Ceasefire Agreement on Line of Control.

  • Army organsies Siachen Cricket League

    Jul 19, 2021

    Srinagar, July 19: As part of ongoing ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ celebrations for commemoration of 50 years of 1971 war, the first ever Siachen Cricket League is being organized under the aegis of Fire and Fury Corps. Eight teams from the remote Nubra Valley are participating in the tournament. The Siachen Cricket League will encourage local sportsmen to showcase their talent and will strengthen the bonds of friendship between the Indian Army and the citizens of Nubra Region.

  • Army organizes motor cycle rally to Commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas

    Jul 19, 2021

    Srinagar, July 19: A Motorcycle Expedition comprising 15 riders was flagged off 19th Jul 2021 by Lieutenant General PGK Menon, General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps, from Leh. The expedition will be crossing the formidable Chang La and Khardung La passes enroute at altitudes over 18000 feet covering a total distance of approx 1000 km in its journey from Leh to Daulat Beg Oldie and will culminate at Drass.

  • Army foiled infiltration bid along LOC in Nowshera, terrorist killed

    Jul 08, 2021

    Jammu, July 8: Security forces have foiled major infiltration big along Line of Control in Nowshera sector by neutralizing one Pakistani terrorist. As per reports a group of Pakistani terrorist made an attempt to infiltrate into the Indian territory from the Line of Control in forward village Arsalgala in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in early hours yesterday.

  • Lt. Gen YK Joshi paid tribute to Capt. Vikram Batra from Sky

    Jul 07, 2021

    Jammu, July 7: Army Commander Northern Command, Lt. Gen YK Joshi paid homage to captain Vikram Batra from ‘The Sky’. On 7 July 1999, Captain Vikram Batra, a young and brave officer who had caught the fancy of the nation and become the icon of Indian Army Officer spirit by his success signal during capture of Pt 5140; “Dil Maange More”, made the supreme sacrifice but not before capturing Pt 4875 now christened as Batra Top.

  • Two drones spotted at Ratnuchak, Kaluchak military stations

    Jun 28, 2021

    Jammu, June 28: Within 24 hours of two explosions at the Indian Air Force Station in Jammu early on Sunday, two more drones were spotted at Ratnuchak and Kaluchak military station in Jammu on the intervening night of June 27-28. Official source said on midnight of 27-28, two separate drone activities were spotted over Ratnuchak- Kaluchak Military area by alert troops.

  • 604 inducted as constables in JKP during passing-out parade in Talwara, Reasi

    Jun 25, 2021

    Jammu, June 25: After gone through rigorous nine months “Basic Recruitment Training Course”, 604 Constables of Jammu and Kashmir Armed, Executive Police are taking part in “Passing Our Parade” of 15th Batch BRTC of J&K Police at STC Talwara Reasi. Dilbag Singh, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police is the Chief Guest on the occasion. Besides Addl.

  • High level security meet held at Srinagar to review current situation

    Jun 23, 2021

    Srinagar, June 23: Core Group consisting of top officials of Civil Administration, Intelligence Agencies, Security Forces and Divisional Commissioner at Srinagar met today at Badami Bagh Cantonment to review the security situation in Kashmir. The meeting was co-chaired by the General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps, Lt Gen DP Pandey and Director General of Police Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Dilbag Singh.

  • Narcotics smuggler shot dead by BSF along IB in J-K

    Jun 23, 2021

    Jammu, Jun 23:A narcotics smuggler was shot dead by the BSF along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district and 27 kg of heroin worth crores of rupees recovered from his possession on Wednesday, officials said. A spokesperson of the Border Security Force (BSF) said the incident took place in the border outpost (BOP) Pansar area of Hiranagar sector.

  • Good number of foreign militants present in Kashmir: J&K DGP

    Jun 21, 2021

    Srinagar, Jun 21: Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Monday said a "good number" of foreign militants are present in the valley, but they are "lying low" and "keeping a distance". Addressing a press conference at the Polie Control Room (PCR) here, he said only two foreign militants have been killed in Kashmir this year in two encounters.

  • BSF celebrates 7th International Yoga Day in Jammu

    Jun 21, 2021

    Jammu, June 21: The 7th International Day of Yoga was conducted with a lot of fervour and enthusiasm at Frontier Headquarter, BSF Jammu. IG BSF Jammu N S Jamwal conveyed his best wishes to all ranks on the 7th international day of yoga. He stated that yoga is an art, as well as a science and BSF personals, have been practising yoga regularly.

  • Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy

    Jun 19, 2021

    Delhi, June 19: The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal Hyderabad on 19 June 2021, marking the successful culmination of training for 161 Flight Cadets of Flying and Ground Duty Branches in the Indian Air Force. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria was the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer of the CGP, where he conferred the President's Commission upon the graduating flight cadets.

  • 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.

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