SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army on Wednesday said that they have averted a major tragedy by recovering and destroying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kupwara district of North Kashmir. The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered near Chowkibal area of the district along Srinagar-Chowkibal highway. The Indian Army in a post on X […]
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Two incidents of skirmishes between Indian, Chinese troops along LAC come to light
NEW DELHI — At least two previously unknown incidents of skirmishes between the Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have come to light with citations for gallantry awards conferred on Indian Army personnel mentioning them. The citations, read out at an investiture ceremony by the Army’s Western Command last week, […]
Suspected individual arrested in Baramulla; weapon, ammo recovered: Army
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A suspected individual has been arrested along with weapon and ammunition at Naupur area of Baramulla district, the Indian Army said on Thursday. The suspected individual was arrested by a joint team of forces including Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police during a Naka at Naupur area of the district. The […]
Army’s 19 RR organized Basketball competition in Larkipora Anantnag
ANANTNAG (Sheikh Nadeem) — The Indian Army’s 19 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) on Wednesday organized a Basketball competition in Larkipora area of Anantnag district in South Kashmir. In Competition four teams from different adjacent schools participated in this competition and the matches were played in a true spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Anjeeth Orhri, Colonel 19 […]
Chinar Corps organized felicitation ceremony to honour Women Achievers of Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps on Thursday organized a special function to honour the Women Achievers of Kashmir. Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor (LG) of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was the Chief Guest who gave away the certificates and medallions to the achievers in a solemn ceremony at Badami […]
Militant hideout busted in upper reaches of Bhaderwah, says police
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police along with Indian Army’s 4 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) on Wednesday busted a militant hideout in upper reaches of Seoz Dhar in Bhaderwah area of Doda district in Jammu region. Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement said, “Acting on a specific information about a militant hideout, a joint […]
Indian Army’s team of 15 mountaineers scale highest peak of Kashmir Valley Mount Harmukh
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A team of 15 mountaineers of Indian Army achieved a monumental triumph by successfully scaling one of the highest peaks of Kashmir Valley, Mount Harmukh from 26 to 30 September 2023. According to a statement, issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO) Defense, Srinagar, the expedition was conducted by a team of mountaineers […]
Army celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with people at Ramban
RAMBAN — The 23 Rashtriya Rifles of Indian Army celebrated the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr with the locals of Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir. The celebrations were aimed at fostering a sense of unity and brotherhood among the people and promoting communal harmony in the region. The celebrations were marked by the distribution of sweets […]
One intruder killed, two arrested as army foils infiltration bid in Poonch
JAMMU (KIMS) — One intruder was killed and two others were arrested after Indian Army foiled major infiltration bid in Poonch sector. Devender Anand, PRO Defense, Jammu in a statement said, On 08 April 2023 at approx 2215 hours, own alert troops deployed on the Line of Control in the Poonch Sector observed a suspicious […]