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Gangtok: The Indian Army has successfully evacuated all 1,321 stranded tourists and 84 local residents from North Sikkim on Thursday after landslides snapped road connectivity in the region, officials said. Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that 'Operation Him Setu', launched earlier to evacuate stranded tourists in the Lachen area of North Sikkim, has been completed successfully. He noted that the evacuation of all stranded individuals was carried out in an incident-fre ...Read More >
Gangtok, April 9: The Army has so far rescued 135 stranded tourists from North Sikkim, where landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Indian Army's Trishakti Corps launched 'Operation Him Setu' to evacuate stranded tourists at Lachen in North Sikkim. He said that the evacuation is being conducted in phases. So far, 135 tourists have been safely evacuated, along with 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles. Approxim ...Read More >
Gangtok, Apr 5 (PTI) Around 800 tourists are stranded at Lachen in Sikkim's Mangan district as the road connecting it to Chungthang has been closed due to a breach, officials said on Sunday. The breach occurred near the Tarum Chu bridge on the Lachen-Chungthang Road, they said. The Mangan district administration has issued a public advisory announcing the temporary closure of the road near Tarum Chu Bridge, leaving the 800 tourists stranded in Lachen, they said. According to officials, all to ...Read More >
The army claimed that the man killed in the encounter in Arhama forests on March 31, identified as Ganderbal resident Rashid Ahmad Mughal, was a terrorist. However, his family alleged he had no terror links, termed the encounter fake, and demanded the return of his body for proper burial. As the House assembled, legislators from both treasury and opposition benches, barring the BJP, condemned the killing and demanded a statement from Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on the issue. Jammu and Kashmir l ...Read More >
Chandigarh: As part of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's 'Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal' series, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann presented a comprehensive report card highlighting his government's performance across key sectors, positioning it as a decisive shift towards transparent, accountable and people-centric governance. Setting a new benchmark in public employment and governance, Bhagwant Mann's government has delivered a record 65,264 government jobs in just fou ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: An encounter broke out between police and suspects linked to the murder of retired Brigadier Mukesh Kumar Joshi on Friday night in Dehradun. According to Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Dobhal, police received a tip-off during a checking operation in Johri village under the Rajpur police station area regarding the movement of individuals involved in the case. Acting on the information, officers chased the suspects and managed to apprehend one in the forest area of Guniyal vil ...Read More >
New Delhi : Army Welfare Housing Organisation (AWHO), a prestigious institution established on the principle of "No Profit No Loss," has played a important role over the years in fulfilling the housing aspirations of serving and retired defence personnel. The organisation has made commendable contributions in providing affordable and quality housing to military families across the country. However, recent developments have raised serious concerns within the military community. It has been obser ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the killing of a local youth by security forces in Ganderbal district, an incident that authorities initially described as an encounter with a separatist militant. The decision follows widespread protests and mounting allegations from local residents and the deceased's family, who insist that the killing was staged and that the youth had no links to militancy. The incident occurred late on ...Read More >
Omar Abdullah took to X saying that the family should be heard. "I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe with the facts made public. Any attempt to obfuscate or delay the announcement of a probe will only damage credibility & that is not in anyone's interest," Omar said. Army on Wednesday said that a joint search operation was launched by security forces in Arahama area of Ganderbal in which ...Read More >
Imphal, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Thursday, chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials, directing them to take firm action to contain disruptive and unruly elements while ensuring secure corridors and smooth transit across the state, officials said. According to an official from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the meeting was held at the Civil Secretariat, where the prevailing law and order situation was assessed and strategies were di ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2 (PTI) The killing of a 29-year-old man in an alleged encounter with the Army in Ganderbal has led to concern in several quarters, including from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who asked for a transparent and time bound probe. A day after the Army claimed to have killed a local terrorist during an overnight operation in Arahama village on the outskirts of Srinagar, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also backed the chief minister's scepticism on the official narrative. The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a rare show of seamless synergy, all three services of the armed forces jointly conducted Dweep Shakti, a high-intensity Tri-Service exercise, between March 24 and March 28 to validate integrated capability for rapid response along the coastal and island defence operations.During the joint exercise, the triservices executed coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance operations and complex beach landing drills."In seamless synergy, IndianArmy, IndianNavy and IndianAirForce ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices to the Army, the Centre and the CBI on a plea seeking directions for disclosure of manuscripts, religious books and other articles allegedly seized during Operation Blue Star and handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). A division bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Ramesh Kumari passed these directions on Monday while hearing the plea filed by a Ludhiana resident in 2019. The petitioner sought ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Mar 31 (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices to the Army, the Centre and the CBI on a plea seeking directions for disclosure of manuscripts, religious books and other articles allegedly seized during Operation Blue Star and handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). A division bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Ramesh Kumari passed these directions on Monday while hearing the plea filed by a Ludhiana resident in 2019. The peti ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: In a major logistics breakthrough, the Indian Army has successfully inducted tanks, artillery guns and engineering equipment into the Kashmir Valley through a special military train, significantly enhancing its operational preparedness in the region. "The Indian Army achieved a major logistics milestone on 16 December with the induction of tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley by a Military Special Train," the Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG ...Read More >
India has opened the strategic Cho La and Dok La passes along the China border for battlefield tourism. This initiative aims to boost border area tourism, create local livelihoods, and raise awareness about the historical significance and sacrifices of the armed forces. Tourists can now visit these frontier areas through a regulated two-day package. The strategic Cho La and Dok La passes at the India-China border were opened under the battlefield tourism initiative on Monday. Sikkim Chief Mini ...Read More >
Itanagar, Dec 16 (PTI) The Indian Army on Tuesday commemorated Vijay Diwas in the remote border village of Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district. The Army organised a special screening of a documentary on the 1971 war for school students, highlighting military operations, strategic leadership and bravery of Indian soldiers, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said. The screening was followed by an interactive session in which Army personnel spoke on the historical importance ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday lauded the armed forces on Vijay Diwas, the day the Indian Army defeated Pakistan in the 1971 War, saying today is a day to remember the bravery and military prowess of our army and the able and courageous leadership of Indira Gandhi. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hailed Indira Gandhi for her visionary leadership and said the victory became a great example of humanity and justice. "On this day in 1971, history was made when India's valiant ar ...Read More >
Gangtok, Dec 15 (PTI) The strategic Cho La and Dok La passes at the India-China border were opened under the battlefield tourism initiative on Monday. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flagged off 25 motorbikes and tourist vehicles for these frontier areas from the Ridge Park in Gangtok, formally announcing the opening. Located at an altitude of 15,600 feet, Dok La saw a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in 2017. Cho La gained prominence during the 1967 Indo-China skirmishes. T ...Read More >
IMPHAL/ CHURACHANDPUR: At least four militants, belonging to a banned outfit, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Tuesday morning, police said.Based on intelligence about the presence of armed cadres of the proscribed United Kuki National Army (UKNA), an operation was launched around 5:30 am at Khanpi village in Henglep sub-division, a senior officer said.The UKNA is not a signatory to the Suspension of Operations pact signed between the Centre ...Read More >
New Delhi, November 4 (IANS): At least four militants of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Tuesday, officials said. According to security officials, "In the early hours of November 4, during an intelligence-based operation, terrorists resorted to unprovoked firing on the Army column at Khanpi village, approximately 80 Km West of Churachandpur, Manipur." "In the ensuing firefight between Security Forc ...Read More >
Srinagar- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India must stay prepared for a "war-like situation" at all times, citing lessons from Operation Sindoor, the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May that underscored the volatility along the country's borders. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh said that although India gave a "firm response" during the May 7-10 conflict, the episode should serve as a learning experience for shaping future national security strategies. "Operat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) The Army on Monday marked Infantry Day with celebrations across the country and General Upendra Dwivedi laying a wreath at the National War Memorial here. The Army chief laid a wreath at the Amar Chakra of the memorial, honouring the courage and supreme sacrifice of infantry soldiers in the service of the nation. The ceremony was attended by senior Army officers, serving personnel, veterans and families of many bravehearts, the defence ministry said in a statement. Thr ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday saluted the courage and supreme sacrifice of Infantry soldiers, who laid down their lives in the service of the nation, on the occasion of Infantry Day. "On Infantry Day, we honour the unwavering bravery and dedication of the Infantry. Their commitment to safeguarding our nation stands as a beacon of strength and sacrifice. Each soldier embodies the highest ideals of valour and service, inspiring every Indian," said PM Modi in a messa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) India must remain ready for a "war-like situation" as the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May showed anything can happen anytime along the frontiers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday. Addressing an event, Singh said that though India gave a "firm response" to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, it should serve as a case study to learn and chart the future course of action in dealing with national security challenges. The defence minister said the ...Read More >
Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], October 27 (ANI): Assam Rifles under Spear Corps, in the early hours of October 25, based on specific intelligence inputs and in coordination with Arunachal Pradesh Police, launched a follow-up operation in the general area of Manfeisang, Namsai District, South Arunachal Pradesh, a press release said. During the extensive search and tracking operation, multiple columns were employed, including aerial reconnaissance, tracker dogs, drones, and technical surveil ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 26 Oct: A militant belonging to the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) outfit has been nabbed in Namsai district, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police was launched in Manfeisang-Hanthi Camp area on Saturday. During the operation, 24-year-old self-styled corporal Thawseng Asom, alias Anupom Dohatiya, a resident of Makum Bariakoli in Assam's Tinsukia district, was arrested, defen ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 26 (PTI) A militant belonging to the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) outfit has been nabbed in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police was launched in Manfeisang-Hanthi Camp area on Saturday. During the operation, 24-year-old self-styled Corporal Thawseng Asom, alias Anupom Dohatiya, a resident of Makum Bariakoli in Assam's Tinsukia district ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major counter-insurgency operation, the Assam Rifles apprehended the cadre of banned ULFA (I), who was involved in the attack on the Army Camp at Kakopathar town in Assam on October 17, Defence officials said on Sunday. According to officials, the counter-insurgency operation was carried out in the early hours of October 25, 2025, based on specific intelligence inputs. "Assam Rifles under Spear Corps, in coordination with Arunachal Pradesh Police, launched a follow-up operation ...Read More >
The airspace reserved for the exercise extends up to 28,000 feet, signalling one of the most significant joint operational drills in recent years. India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, "Ex Trishul," to be conducted along the Pakistan border from October 30 to November 10. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. Satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon shared visuals show ...Read More >
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