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  • Kargil War Hero, Capt Vikram Batra's "Bust" Unveiled at Palampur Military Station

    Jan 19, 2022

    A bust of Kargil War Hero, Capt Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous) was unveiled at Palampur Military Station today. The bust was unveiled by GL Batra & Kamal Kanta Batra, parents of Capt Vikram Batra in presence of Lt Gen YK Joshi, GOC-in-C Northern Command, who was the Commanding Officer of 13 JAK RIF during the Kargil War.

  • Western Command Celebrates Army Day

    Jan 15, 2022

    Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to honour the valour of the soldiers of the army and their selfless service towards safeguarding the nation and its citizens. It commemorates the appointment of the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, General KM Cariappa, OBE (later Field Marshal) who succeeded the last British Commander-in-Chief, General Francis Roy Butcher, on this very day in 1948.

  • Army Day: Kerala CM salutes soldiers, thanks them for support

    Jan 15, 2022

    Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 15 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday greeted the soldiers of the nation on the occasion of 73rd Army Day and said their bravery and sacrifice will always be cherished. In a tweet, he also remembered the support which the southern state had received from the Indian Army during difficult times. "Salutes to our soldiers on #ArmyDay. Your bravery and sacrifice are always cherished.

  • Passing out Parade: 117 Officers take oath to serve the nation

    Dec 23, 2021

    Delhi: 117 Directly Appointed Gazetted Officers of CRPF passed out from the hallowed precincts of CRPF Academy today in a stupendous ceremony marked with impeccable parade, fan fare, and roar of oath to serve the nation even at the risk of one's own life. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, Chief Guest of the Function, took the salute of marvelous parade beaming with pride and exuding courage and confidence with each step.

  • JK may be militancy free in 8-10 yrs: Ex-Army chief Vij

    Dec 22, 2021

    New Delhi, Dec 22 (PTI) Militancy will start crumbling gradually in Kashmir after two-three years of resistance and in a period of 8-10 years, it is likely to be brought to an ineffectual state, says former Army chief Gen (retd) N C Vij.

  • Mortar explosion leaves BSF jawan dead in Jaisalmer

    Dec 19, 2021

    Jaisalmer, Dec 19 (PTI) A BSF jawan was killed and four others were injured in a mortar explosion in the Kishangarh firing range in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Sunday, police said. The incident took place when BSF jawans of the 136 batallion had come to take part in a training exercise. The deceased soldier was identified as Sandeep Singh, they said, adding the injured have been rushed to a hospital in Ramgarh. Senior BSF and police officials have reached the spot to investigate the matter.

  • Lt Governor pays homage to the martyrs of 1971 War

    Dec 16, 2021

    JAMMU, DECEMBER 16: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today, paid homage to the martyrs of 1971 war, on the occasion of 50th Vijay Diwas. The Lt Governor laid a floral wreath at the Balidan Stambh War Memorial in Jammu to mark the occasion and said that the unmatched gallantry of our brave hearts will continue to inspire generations to come.

  • Northern Command Honors Gallant Soldiers Of 1971 Indo-Pak War

    Dec 16, 2021

    Jammu: This year, the 50th Anniversary of the India Pakistan war of 1971 is celebrated as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’. On 16 Dec 1971, about 93000 Pakistani Armed Soldiers surrendered to the Indian Armed Forces and this historic victory signifies unique and unparalleled feat by the Indian Armed Forces.

  • Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Poonch

    Dec 14, 2021

    ammu, Dec 14 (PTI) A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. The Army and the Jammu and Kashmir police launched an operation after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of armed terrorists in the Behramgala area of Poonch, a defence spokesperson said.

  • NDA PAYS HOMAGE TO FALLEN ALUMNI

    Dec 11, 2021

    A wreath laying ceremony was organized at the Hut of Remembrance at National Defence Academy on 11 December 2021 in memory of General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, ADC, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Lakhbinder Singh Lidder, SM, VSM and Wing Commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan, who lost their lives during a helicopter crash in Coonoor district of Tamil Nadu on 08 December 2021.

  • HM Shah, NSA, Rahul Gandhi pay last respects to CDS Rawat, his wife

    Dec 10, 2021

    New Delhi, Dec 10 (PTI) Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday laid wreaths on the mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat, who were among the 13 killed in the military chopper crash in Tamil Nadu. The mortal remains of Gen Rawat and his wife were kept at their official residence here before cremation.

  • Brigadier killed in IAF chopper crash was set for promotion

    Dec 09, 2021

    New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) Among the armed forces personnel killed in the chopper crash near Coonoor was Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh Lidder, a decorated soldier who worked extensively on tri-services reforms as the defence assistant to CDS General Bipin Rawat.

  • Helicopter crash: Rajya Sabha pays tributes to Gen Rawat, 12 others

    Dec 09, 2021

    New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha on Thursday mourned the death of Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others in a helicopter crash, with the Deputy Chairman describing India's first Chief of Defence Staff as an exceptional and distinguished military leader.

  • RICH TRIBUTES PAID TO CAPT GURBACHAN SINGH SALARIA, PARAM VIR CHAKRA

    Dec 06, 2021

    Homage was paid to Capt Gurbachan Singh Salaria, Param Vir Chakra at Salaria Sthal in Pathankot led by Commander Pathankot Sub Area and family members of the Martyr. The fallen hero led a gallant action on this day in Katanga Province of Republic of Congo where he and his outnumbered troops charged 150 rebels with a khukhri assault killing 40 of them. He completed the task given to him but laid down his life in doing so.

  • Jaish's IED expert among two terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

    Dec 01, 2021

    Srinagar, Dec 1 (PTI) Terrorist commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Yasir Parray and a foreign ultra were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. The encounter took place at Qasbayar area of the south Kashmir district. Two terrorists were killed in the encounter, they said.

  • BSF forward defence locations along LoC to get steel infra

    Nov 21, 2021

    New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) Border Security Force locations along the Line of Control (LoC) will be getting a steel makeover as the paramilitary force embarks on a major project to fortify defences and enhance living facilities for troops along this sensitive high-altitude frontier with Pakistan.

  • 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.

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