J&K vital pillar of India’s national-security architecture: Army Commander
Rajouri/Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir is a vital pillar of India’s national-security architecture, not only because of its geographical importance but also due to its strong military ethos and human resources. Addressing a gathering at the concluding ceremony of the 10th Veterans-Day celebrations in Rajouri, the […]
Women VDGs guard Jammu’s remote villages as men set out to earn livelihood
Bhaderwah/Jammu: Women Village Defence Guards (VDGs) are safeguarding remote villages of the Jammu region during the winter months, when many men migrate to other parts of the country in search of livelihood. Equipped with .303 rifles after undergoing training provided by various security agencies, the women members of VDGs are deployed in difficult terrain, often […]
Security forces intensify search operation in Kathua
Jammu: Security forces on Wednesday stepped up an ongoing search operation by extending the cordon to track down and neutralise terrorists in remote villages of Kathua district, officials said. Several gunshots were heard when the security forces launched the operation in the Najote forest area in Billawar tehsil on Tuesday based on information about the […]
Parts of Dal Lake freeze as Kashmir reels under severe cold
Srinagar: Parts of the famous Dal Lake here and several water bodies in Kashmir froze on Wednesday as sub-zero minimum temperatures across the Valley dropped further. The Kashmir Valley is in the midst of ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ — a 40-day period of extreme cold, when the chances of snowfall are the highest. It began on December 21 […]
Operation Sindoor ‘ongoing’, enemy’s every move being closely monitored: Army chief

Jaipur: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said Operation Sindoor is “still ongoing” and every move of the enemy is being closely monitored. Speaking at the investiture ceremony at the South Western Command in Jaipur, he said the Army, Navy and Air Force jointly engaged nine terrorist camps and infrastructure in Pakistan with precision […]
Army actively integrating veterans into national security framework: General Dwivedi
Jaipur: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said the Army was actively integrating its veterans into the country’s security framework and nation-building efforts, while expanding welfare, healthcare and resettlement initiatives for ex-servicemen and their families. Addressing an event to mark Armed Forces Veterans Day, he said ex-servicemen contributed to India’s security, governance, […]
Strike against terror support network

Lt Guv terminates five employees over terror links Jammu: In a decisive action against terror ecosystem, Jammu and Kashmir government led by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday terminated five employees over terror links. According to details the terminated employees include Mohammad Ishfaq, who worked as a teacher in the Education Department since 2013. Tariq Ahmad […]
Operation Sindoor remains ongoing: Army Chief

Says situation in JK remains sensitive but firmly under control New Delhi: Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and any misadventure by the adversary will be dealt with effectively, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday, sending a firm message to Pakistan. The Army chief, addressing a press conference, said the situation along the Line of […]
CM-led selection panel to meet soon to finalise SEC recommendation

LoP Sharma, Speaker Rather among members of selection committee Srinagar: A high-level selection committee headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to meet later this month to finalise recommendation for the appointment of the State Election Commissioner. Sources said that the selection committee, also comprising Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul […]
SC delivers split verdict on validity of Section 17A of anti-graft law; Matter referred to CJI
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of a 2018 provision of the anti-graft law which mandates prior sanction for initiating a probe against a government servant in a corruption case. While Justice B V Nagarathna said Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act is unconstitutional […]