Operation Sindoor: Military decoration citations tell tales of courage, tactical acumen
New Delhi: IAF fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu, who received a prestigious military decoration for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, flew “multiple deep-penetration strike missions” to destroy the designated targets with surgical precision while facing “complex threat scenarios” and layered air defences. His gallant act during the four-day military conflict between […]
Nagrota bypoll : BJP’s Devyani youngest candidate, vows to follow father’s footsteps
Jammu: From a young entrepreneur to a political hopeful, 30-year-old Devyani Rana has stepped into the electoral arena of Jammu and Kashmir’s Nagrota Assembly constituency, determined to carry forward the legacy of her late father and senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana. Riding high on a wave of public sympathy and goodwill, she has vowed […]
India rises to 9th spot globally in forest area: FAO Report
Retains 3rd position in forest gain New Delhi: India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area and retained its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Environment Ministry said this reflects the success of India’s large-scale […]
Prez Droupadi Murmu’s helicopter wheels sink into newly concreted landing pad
Pathanamthitta (Kerala): The wheels of the helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu for her Sabarimala visit got stuck in a depression on the newly concreted helipad at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Pramadam when it landed on Wednesday morning. After the President left for Pamba by road, visuals on TV channels showed several policemen and […]
LG Sinha calls for adopting modern technology to counter ‘fabricated’ narrative
Zevan (J&K): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for adopting modern technology to counter the “fabricated” narrative being spread by the inimical elements in the Union Territory. Addressing a Police Commemoration Day function here, the LG called on security forces to ensure lasting peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief […]
J-K CM pays tributes to fallen personnel on Police Commemoration Day
Srinagar, Oct 21 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid tributes to police personnel who died on the line of duty, as he led a solemn ceremony in Zewan on Police Commemoration Day on Tuesday. The ceremony at the Police Martyrs Memorial was addressed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who was the chief […]
Kashmir top cop asks officials to take proactive measures to strengthen security grid in valley
Srinagar, Oct 21 (PTI) Kashmir’s top cop on Tuesday directed officials to take proactive measures to strengthen the security grid in the valley. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, a police spokesperson said. He said the meeting was attended by senior […]
Ladakh LG pays homage to martyrs on Police Commemoration Day
Leh, Oct 21 (PTI) Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday paid homage to police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day, urging the local youth to draw inspiration from their valour and dedication and contribute to nation-building. He lauded the Ladakh Police for their professionalism, discipline, and commitment to ensuring public safety and maintaining harmony in […]
Efforts underway to neutralise foreign terrorists hiding in Jammu forests: IGP
Jammu, Oct 21 (PTI) Asserting that more than 100 anti-terrorist operations are being carried out on daily basis across Jammu division, a top police officer on Tuesday said the presence of foreign terrorists in the dense forests is a major challenge and efforts are underway to neutralise them. Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Bhim […]
NC launches Nagrota bypoll campaign with good governance, progress as its plank
Jammu, Oct 21 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday formally launched its campaign for the upcoming Nagrota Assembly bypoll, seeking a mandate based on its track record of good governance, development, and inclusive politics under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The campaign was kicked off from Panj Garain, where key leaders of the party […]