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"His visit raised josh of soldiers," Retd. Major General Vijay Joshi recalls PM Modi visit during Kargil War

Major General Vijay Joshi (Retd.), who served as the Commandant of the Military Command Hospital in Udhampur during the Kargil War 1999, spoke about an important visit made by PM Modi, then Bharatiya Janta Party's (BJP) National General Secretary, in 1999... read..

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PM Modi carries out first blast of Shinkun La Tunnel Project in Ladakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually carried out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project in Ladakh's Kargil on Friday.... read..

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'PM Modi clarified it very well... Give the scheme a chance': Retd Air Marshall SP Singh on Agnipath

Retired Air Marshal SP Singh vouched for the Agnipath scheme, which is facing criticism from opposition parties, and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified it very well.... read..

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"Issue of national security made subject of politics," PM Modi hits out at opposition for questioning Agnipath scheme

Taking a dig at the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the opposition wanted to scrap the Tejas jet project, adding that some people weakened the army by "committing scams worth thousands of crores in the army."... read..

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"Agneepath scheme an example of necessary reforms in Army": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the Agnipath scheme during his address in Ladakh's Kargil on Friday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.... read..

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"Agnipath-a necessary reform in Army" says PM Modi, hits out at opposition for misleading youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the Agnipath scheme during his address in Ladakh's Kargil on Friday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.... read..

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Drass: Families of soldiers pays tribute to soldiers who lost lives in 1999 Kargil War

As the country celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, the families of the soldiers remembered the bravery and dedication of their loved ones and paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.... read..

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"Pakistan hasn't learnt from its history," says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan that its nefarious plans would not materialise, as our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply.... read..

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Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi lays wreath at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.... read..

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J&K: Fresh batch of pilgrims embarks on Amarnath Yatra under tight security

Another fresh batch of pilgrims left on Friday for the Amarnath Yatra from the Panthachwok Srinagar base camp under tight security measures.... read..

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PM Modi pays tribute to bravehearts on Kargil Vijay Diwas in Drass

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in the 1999 Kargil War. The Prime Minister laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memoria in Drass, Ladakh, on the occasion of the 25th Kargil V... read..

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J-K: People from various states organise langar for Amarnath pilgrims at Pahalgam base camp

People from various states across the country organised langar for Amarnath pilgrims at the Pahalgam base camp in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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Over 400 forged gun licences recovered by Jammu Police

In a major crackdown on Thursday, the Jammu Police recovered a staggering 435 forged gun licences from a building under construction in Gadigarh near Harward College.... read..

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J-K: Another batch of pilgrims embarks on Amarnath Yatra under tight security

Another batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath yatra from the Panthachowk Srinagar base camp under tight security measures on Thursday morning.... read..

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34 jawans from 18 Grenadiers sacrificed their lives, it feels good to see their families smiling again: Retired Brigadier Kushal Thakur

Ahead of the 25th Anniversary of the Kargil War, Retired Brigadier Kushal Thakur, then commanding officer of the 18 Grenadiers said that 34 jawans of his unit sacrificed their lives to recapture two crucial peaks of Tololing and Tiger Hill in the Drass se... read..

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Woman entrepreneur from J-K's Baramulla launches AI-based app for wedding planning

Iqra Nazir, an entrepreneur from Baramulla district, has launched an AI-based app named "Dawat Book" that promises to transform the way weddings are planned and managed.... read..

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SSP Jammu convened series of meetings with locals in RS Pura to strengthen border vigilance

SSP Jammu Dr Vinod Kumar-IPS held a series of crucial meetings with residents and weapon licence holders from Arnia, Treva, Sai, Baspur, and Agrachak areas of the RS Pura Sub-Division.... read..

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One terrorist neutralized as Indian Army and J&K Police launch joint operation in Kupwara

A joint search operation launched by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Kowut area of Kupwara has led to the elimination of a terrorist and injury to a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO).... read..

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J-K LG launches crackdown against narco-terror network, four government employees sacked

As part of its zero-tolerance policy against narco-terror in Jammu and Kashmir, four government employees have been terminated from the service by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha by invoking Article 311 of the Constitution, sources said.... read..

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Amarnath Yatra: IGP Kashmir chairs joint security review meeting at Nunwan base camp, Pahalgam

In the midst of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, convened a Joint Security Review Meeting at Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam.... read..

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J-K: Wreath-laying ceremony held to pay homage to braveheart L/Nk Subhash Chander who succumbed to injuries in Battal sector

A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held on Wednesday to pay homage to braveheart L/Nk Subhash Chander, who succumbed to his injuries after troops foiled an infiltration bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists during an exchange of fire in the... read..

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PM Modi set to commemorate 25 years of Kargil War victory with visit to Drass in Ladakh

The stage has been set ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ladakh's Drass to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26.... read..

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Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board launches campaign to disperse seeds aerially in inaccessible regions

Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Katra (SMVDSB) launched a campaign to disperse seeds aerially in regions that are difficult to reach in the hills.... read..

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J-K: Soldier injured during exchange of fire in Battal sector succumbs to injuries

The soldier who was injured during the exchange of fire in the Battal sector of Jammu succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.... read..

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ADGP Jammu reviews preparations for Independence Day celebrations

Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and Additional Director General of Police Jammu, Anand Jain, today reviewed the preparations for Independence Day celebrations made by the respective district administrations of Jammu Division.... read..

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"Shooting of films in Kashmir can benefit Kashmir": Kiran Kumar on how movies can promote tourism, generate employment in J-K

Jammu and Kashmir is known for its pristine landscape and is visited by many people. Films can play an important role in promoting tourism in the Union Territory.... read..

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Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs made significant changes in healthcare in rural Udhampur in J&K

Health and Wellness Centres, commonly known as the Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs, have made significant changes in the healthcare facilities in rural areas of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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J-K: Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath Yatra under tight security

A fresh batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath yatra from the Panthachowk Srinagar base camp under tight security measures on Tuesday morning.... read..

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J-K: One soldier injured during exchange of fire in Battal sector; counter operation underway

One soldier has been injured during the exchange of fire after troops foiled an infiltration bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists with effective fire in the Battal Sector in Jammu, the White Knight Corps said.... read..

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Amarnath Yatra: Chhadi Mubarak rituals performed at Pahalgam in J-K

Special worship of the sacred mace of Lord Shiva, popularly known as Chhadi Mubarak, was performed at Pahalgam, the traditional base camp of the Amarnath Yatra.... read..

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J-K: Major terror atttack on Army picket in Rajouri, firing underway

A major terror attack on an Army picket in the remote village of Rajouri has been thwarted, the Directorate of Public Relations Jammu said on Monday.... read..

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J&K: Terrorists attack VDC's residence in Gunda; counter operation underway

Terrorists attacked the of a Village Development Committee (VDC) at Gunda village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri in the early hours of Monday during an ongoing firefight with security personnel, the White Knight Corps said.... read..

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Srinagar: Fire breaks out in two storey house, no casualties reported

A fire broke out in a two-storey house in Rajbagh, Srinagar on Monday morning.... read..

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Terrorist attack on VDC in Rajouri: Defence expert blames ISIS, calls for strengthening local forces

Speaking on the attack on a Village Development Committee (VDC) member in Gunda village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, defence expert Anil Gaur said on Monday that the terrorists were directed by ISIS to carry out the attack.... read..

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J-K police issues alert against propaganda video featuring Saif Ali Khan made by terrorists

Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday issued an alert against a propaganda video made by proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit with a poster of the Bollywood movie Phantom featuring Saif Ali Khan.... read..

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NCW Chairperson chairs 5th monitoring committee meeting of Special Cells for Women in Srinagar

The fifth Monitoring Committee meeting of Special Cells for Women within Police system, supported by the National Commission for Women and implemented by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai was held today at Banquet Hall, Srinagar.... read..

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5th Monitoring committee meeting of special cells for women held in Srinagar

The fifth Monitoring Committee Meeting of the Special Cells for Women within the police system took place on Monday in Srinagar.... read..

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"Few people in both countries don't want peace": Farooq Abdullah on terror attacks in Jammu region

Calling the terror attacks taking place in the Jammu region "sad," National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that few people in both countries don't want "peace."... read..

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J-K: Army organises inter-village cross-country championship in Kupwara

Indian Army organised an inter-village cross-country championship in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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"Somewhere there is negligence on our part too": Omar Abdullah on terror attacks in Jammu

Targeting Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha amid an increase in terror attacks, National Conference leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Sunday that after the killing of our 55 soldiers, LG suddenly decided to hold a mee... read..

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"Must-make spiritual journey": Singapore envoy encourages people to visit Ladakh in recent social media post

Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, has encouraged people to visit Ladakh, a region in northern India known for its natural beauty and spiritual significance and stated that Ladakh is a "must-make spiritual journey" in India.... read..

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J-K's Kathua sees surge in mushroom farming as young agripreneurs boost production

Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua has witnessed a surge in mushroom cultivation, bringing a sudden revolution in mushroom farming in the last two years due to the hard work of the farmers in the district.... read..

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J-K: Another batch of pilgrims embark for Amarnath Yatra under tight security measures

Another fresh batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath yatra from the Panthachowk Srinagar base camp under tight security measures on Sunday morning.... read..

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Singapore envoy visits Ladakh, says "it is must make spiritual journey in Incredible India"

Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, has encouraged people to visit Ladakh, a region in northern India known for its natural beauty and spiritual significance and stated that Ladakh is a "must-make spiritual journey" in India.... read..

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J-K: Three people die after pick-up truck skids off road in Reasi

In a tragic incident, three people lost their lives after a pick-up truck skidded from the road in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.... read..

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Srinagar's Downtown Heroes FC jersey unveiled for Durand Cup

The Chinar Corps Commander unveiled the new jersey of the Downtown Heroes FC at Srinagar, in an exciting prelude to their second consecutive campaign for the prestigious Durand Cup. The unveiling event, held at Srinagar, was attended by officers of the Ch... read..

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"BJP wants to finish rights of Muslims, Dalits...": Mehbooba Mufti over UP govt's order on Kanwar Yatra

The People's Democratic Party chief, Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday attacked the Uttar Pradesh government for having issued the directive for food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names, and said that the BJP wants to finish the rights... read..

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"Some strategies made that can't be made public": MoS Jitendra Singh after Doda attack

After the encounter with terrorists in Doda in which four soldiers were killed, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh said on Saturday that the government has made some strategies that can't be made public.... read..

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J-K: Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath Yatra amid tight security measures

A fresh batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath yatra with great enthusiasm from the Panthachowk Srinagar base camp under tight security measures on Saturday.... read..

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LG Sinha chairs high-level review meeting on security scenario in Jammu Division

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting with Army Chief, various heads of security and law enforcement agencies on the security situation in Jammu division.... read..

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