SRINAGAR — Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday visited forward posts along the Line of Control in north Kashmir and reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of the forces, the Army said. During his visit, he emphasised the crucial role of integrating technology into operations, it said. “General Upendra Dwivedi, #COAS visited forward […]
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Lieutenant General P K Mishra assumed command as new GOC of 16 Corps
JAMMU — Lieutenant General P K Mishra assumed command as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 16 Corps on Monday, urging troops to prioritise operational preparedness and ensure peace. He succeeded Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, who served as GOC of the elite White Knight Corps (16 Corps) since January 1 last year. The […]
GoC meets LG in Jammu, discuses security situation in J&K
JAMMU — General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday and discussed the prevailing security scenario. The Rising Star Corps oversees the operational areas of Kathua, Samba and parts of Jammu districts, including the International Border belts in J&K. […]
Corps Commander reviews security situation in Rajouri-Poonch sector
JAMMU — General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, visited the Rajouri-Poonch sector on Monday to review the prevailing security situation in the region. The GOC commended the troops for their professionalism in challenging conditions and exhorted them to maintain a high state of morale and motivation. The strategic ”Ace of […]
BSF, Army personnel celebrate Holi along India-Pakistsn border in Jammu
JAMMU — Scores of units of the Border Security Force (BSF), Army, and CRPF personnel joined locals in celebrating Holi along the India-Pakistan border and in the hinterland of the Union Territory. The jawans celebrated Holi at the International Border (IB) in the RS Pura and Samba sectors, dancing to the tunes of Bollywood songs […]
Two militant associates held in Bandipora; arms, ammunition recovered
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Security forces have arrested two militant associates in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday. “Based on specific intelligence input, a search operation was launched by security forces at Gandbal-Hajin Road in Bandipora district on Wednesday,” Indian Army’s Srinagar based Chinar Corps said in a post on X. “During search, the two militant […]
Army, IAF conduct synergised exercise to enhance interoperability in Jammu
JAMMU — Demonstrating joint operational readiness, the Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a synergised interoperability exercise here, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday. The exercise was aimed at strengthening coordination between ground and air forces, ensuring seamless integration of aerial and land-based operations in dynamic battlefield scenarios, the spokesman said. By refining […]
After firing on Army vehicle, anti-terrorist operation continues near LoC in Rajouri
JAMMU — Security forces on Thursday extended the cordon and search operation to new areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district to flush out terrorists who opened fire on an Army vehicle the previous day, officials said. A fresh operation was also launched in Dayalachak […]
Militants fire at army vehicle near LoC in Rajouri, search operation launched
RAJOURI — An army vehicle came under fire from suspected militants in a forward village near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties in the brief firing near Phal village in the Sunderbani sector, they said. They added that the […]
Army, IAF conduct integrated two-day training exercise in Jammu sector
JAMMU — In a significant step towards enhancing joint operational readiness, the Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a two-day integrated training exercise here, a defence spokesman said on Monday. The training, conducted under the aegis of Tiger Division, Jammu, was aimed at fostering seamless coordination between ground troops and aerial assets, […]