JAMMU — Retired military working dogs, who have selflessly served the nation with unwavering loyalty, are now finding a new purpose in life – spreading love, joy, and companionship. These extraordinary canines, with their unique training, calm temperament, and unwavering dedication, are being adopted by schools for special children and benevolent citizens across the country, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered arms and narcotics during a search operation in Kupwara district of North Kashmir. “The search operation was jointly launched by Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Amrohi area of Tangdhar in Kupwara district on 17 December, 2024 (Tuesday) based […]
JAMMU — Senior Army officials on Tuesday reviewed security situation in the Kishtwar region of Jammu area following allegations that some locals were beaten by troops inside a camp here, officials said. The situation in the higher reaches of Kishtwar was also reviewed at the meeting chaired by Nagrota-based Lieutenant General Navin Sachedeva, who heads […]
SRINAGAR — Former Corps Commander of the Army’s Chinar Corps, Lt Gen (retd) D P Pandey, on Saturday expressed hope that the newly elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir would not let the hard-earned peace and stability in the Union Territory be jeopardised. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Kashmir Literature Festival at […]
JAMMU — An Army ambush party opened fire after observing suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The troops on ambush duty along the possible infiltration routes picked up suspicious movement near Bagyaldara village late on Wednesday night and fired a few rounds. […]
JAMMU — The Army on Sunday kick-started the biggest cricket tournament in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said. The Army’s Nangi Tekri battalion, operating under the aegis of the Krishna Ghati brigade, launched the inaugural season of the ‘Krishna Ghati Premier League (KGPL) 2024-2025’, the […]
JAMMU — The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army’s 16 Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, on Tuesday visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district and reviewed the operational preparedness. He lauded the steadfast vigilance and dedication of troops to their duty in guarding the border. In a […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for a transparent probe into allegations of torture of civilians by the Army in Kishtwar district, and demanded a court martial of the personnel involved if there is evidence against them. “I hope the Army will not show any laxity and conduct an […]
JAMMU — Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Friday reviewed the newly inducted ‘Asmi’ machine pistols. The Indian Army earlier this month inducted 550 indigenously developed Asmi machine pistols into the Northern Command which oversees operations in Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. This is the first batch of the 100 per […]
SRINAGAR — Peoples’ Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to take swift action against Army personnel responsible for the alleged ill-treatment of civilians during anti-terror operations in Kishtwar district. According to reports, it has been alleged that some soldiers beat up five civilians, resulting in injuries to them […]