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Jammu, Feb 16 (PTI) The General Officer Commanding of the Army's White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Monday visited Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district and reviewed the counter-terrorism grid and operational preparedness of the troops. He urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at all times. "The GOC, White Knight Corps, accompanied by GOC CIF (Delta), visited the general area of Kishtwar, J-K, to review the counter-terrorism grid and assess the operational pre ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 16 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the Tricolour symbolises India's freedom, self-respect, and the people's sacrifices and martyrdom. "May our beloved and victorious Tricolour fly high in the World. Our tricolour is a symbol of our freedom, of our self-respect, and of sacrifices and martyrdom. Together, we should march to achieve the lofty vision of making India a Developed Nation," the Lieutenant Governor said after unveiling the 108-feet ...Read More >
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 15 (ANI): An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Sohan area of Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. This comes after the Indian Army and J-K Police established contact with the terrorist in an intelligence-based operation. White Knight Corps in a post on X said, "In an intelligence-based operation, SOG J-K Police and alert troops of the Indian Army have established contact with terrorists in the general area of Soh ...Read More >
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who chaired the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) of multiple security wings meeting at the Raj Bhawan on Friday (September 26, 2025) in Srinagar, announced the reopening of 12 more tourist spots in Jammu and Kashmir, which were closed in the wake of the Pahalgam attack in April this year. An official said out of 12 tourist spots thrown open, five are in the Jammu division and seven in the Kashmir division. The parks and gardens in and around Pahalgam, including Ar ...Read More >
Rescue operations continue in cloudburst-hit Kishtwar, J&K, with the death toll rising to 64. A decomposed body was recovered, and a body part was found. Teams are searching the debris near Chisoti village, aided by sniffer dogs and heavy machinery. 167 people have been rescued, and 39 are still missing. Body of a woman was recovered in this cloudburst-hit village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, taking the death toll to 64, officials said, as the extensive rescue and relief operation ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 14: A massive cloudburst struck a remote mountain village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 30 people including two CISF personnel, officials said. Massive Cloudburst Strikes Chositi Village The death toll could go up as more people are believed to be trapped, officials said, adding that 120 people have been rescued so far. Of these, the condition of 38 is said to be serious. While a large-scale rescue operation was already launched by NDRF, SDR ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Security forces busted a terrorist hideout during a joint anti-terror operation conducted by the Poonch Police Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Indian Army's Romeo Force in the Marha area near Behram Gala. Acting on intelligence inputs regarding suspicious movement, the joint team launched an operation in the region on Saturday. During the search, security personnel recovered three hand grenades, live ammunition, wire cutters, batteries, p ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD chief, Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali. Twenty-eight-year-old P Venkataramana is a resident of Patnaik's Assembly constituency Hinjili from where he has been elected for six consecutive terms since 2000. Taking to X, Patnaik said: "Concerned to know that P Venkataramana of Hinjilicut b ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Security forces busted a terrorist hideout during a joint anti-terror operation conducted by the Poonch Police Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Indian Army's Romeo Force in the Marha area near Behram Gala. Acting on intelligence inputs regarding suspicious movement, the joint team launched an operation in the region on Saturday. During the search, security personnel recovered three hand grenades, live ammunition, wire cutters, batteries, p ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 5: The solemn and spiritual Ashoor Muharram procession was taken out today from Newplot, Jammu, under the management of Anjuman-e-Haidary Newplot, in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain and the martyrs of Karbala. With great devotion and discipline, the procession reached Pir Mitha, where it was received and joined by the members of Anjuman-e-Imamia Jammu. The mourning procession concluded at Karbala, Wazarat Road, Jammu. The procession strictly followed the regist ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Security forces busted a terrorist hideout during a joint anti-terror operation conducted by the Poonch Police Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Indian Army's Romeo Force in the Marha area near Behram Gala. Acting on intelligence inputs regarding suspicious movement, the joint team launched an operation in the region on Saturday. During the search, security personnel recovered three hand grenades, live ammunition, wire cutters, batteries, p ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: In one of the largest anti-encroachment drives in recent years, the Lakhimpur district administration on Thursday demolished 218 illegal homes and cleared 288 bighas of encroached land across three Village Grazing Reserves (VGRs).The eviction drive, which was conducted under the supervision of district commissioner (DC) Pronab Jit Kakoty and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gunendra Deka, saw a massive deployment of police and paramilitary forces, along with 12 excavators, at Phu ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 3: Massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) Thursday continued for the second day to hunt down terrorists with whom security forces established contact on July 2 in dense forests of Kanzal Mandu area in Chhatroo belt of Kishtwar district. "Anti-terrorist operation is in progress," PRO Defence Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said, when asked about the latest status of the encounter that erupted between security forces and hiding terrorists in Kanzal Mandu forests on Wednesday evening. Accord ...Read More >
Jammu: After making initial contact with hiding terrorists, security forces have launched a manhunt to track them down amid dense forest cover in the Kanzal Mandu area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. The contact was established minutes before dusk on Wednesday, and the exchange of fire occurred for around half an hour. An intelligence officer told ETV Bharat that due to dense forest area and darkness, the search operation was halted for the night and a cordon was put in p ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 2 (PTI) A gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in a heavily forested area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The encounter started when police assisted by the Army and CRPF launched a search and cordon operation in the Kuchal area of Chatroo around 7.45 pm following information about the presence of terrorists this evening, they said. The officials said the terrorists opened fire on noticing the security search parties, leadi ...Read More >
Jammu: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the dense forests of Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir, Wednesday evening. As per preliminary reports, at least 2-3 terrorists belonging to Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad are likely trapped in the area. The gunfight was reported at around 8:45 PM today in Kuchal area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district after security forces launched an operation based on intelligence inputs about presence of terrorists. Accor ...Read More >
Jammu, June 28: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat Saturday asked the officers to bolster security measures and mitigate potential risks by deploying anti-sabotage teams along Shri Amarnath yatra routes. He also directed the officers to enhance surveillance and threat detection capabilities by utilizing advanced technologies and real-time monitoring. DGP issued these directions in a high-level review meeting of the officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police; Army; CAPF; intelligence agen ...Read More >
Koraput: While the state celebrates Rath Yatra on Friday, the temple town of Jeypore in Koraput district continues to observe a unique tradition, pulling of the chariots a day later even though all other rituals, such as Pahandi and Chhera Pahanra, are conducted on the same day as the main festival.Though there is no official or documented historical evidence supporting this deviation, the practice has over the years given rise to a blend of local legends, cultural beliefs and royal anecdotes.Ac ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 27: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General PK Mishra, at a high-level security review, visited the Headquarters of Romeo Force to assess operational preparedness and evaluate the prevailing security dynamics in the sensitive Poonch-Rajouri sector. The GOC commended Romeo Force for its sustained and proactive counter-terrorism operations in the region, underlining the need to maintain relentless pressure on infiltrating groups and preser ...Read More >
JAMMU, June 27: White Knight Corps General Officer Commanding (GOC) Lieutenant General P K Mishra today visited Rajouri district to review the operational preparedness and prevailing security situation in the sector. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He impressed upon the troops to maintain high readiness and dominate the operational environment in the twin border districts. "GoC White Knight Corps visited the Headquarters of Romeo Force to review the operational preparedness and ...Read More >
A joint security force is conducting a search operation in Udhampur. They are tracking three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. The operation follows an encounter where one terrorist was killed. Drones and sniffer dogs are aiding the search in the Basantgarh area. Reinforcements have strengthened the cordon. The group had been tracked for a year. Basantgarh has a history of terror incidents.A search operation by a joint team of security forces is underway to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Moh ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 27: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General PK Mishra, at a high-level security review, visited the Headquarters of Romeo Force to assess operational preparedness and evaluate the prevailing security dynamics in the sensitive Poonch-Rajouri sector. The GOC commended Romeo Force for its sustained and proactive counter-terrorism operations in the region, underlining the need to maintain relentless pressure on infiltrating groups and preser ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (UNI) An escalating controversy surrounds Italian luxury house Prada following its presentation of sandals strikingly similar to traditional Kolhapuri chappals in its Men's Spring Collection at Milan Fashion Week. The dispute, now a significant issue in Maharashtra, centres on Prada marketing the design for 1.2 lakh rupees without acknowledging its Indian origin, the artisans, or its deep cultural significance. The Kolhapuri chappal, granted Geographical Indication (GI) status ...Read More >
Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, a terrorist of Jaish -e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was gunned down during an encounter between security forces and four terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on Thursday morning, army's Nagrota-based White Knight Corps stated on X. Earlier, a senior police officer said that acting on an intelligence input, a joint operation was launched by the police and the army in Basantgarh during which they came under intense fire, triggering a gunfight. Additional reinf ...Read More >
Srinagar: Armed forces on Thursday killed one terrorist in an ongoing operation in Basantgarh area of Udhampur in Jammu, where four infiltrators were suspected to be trapped at the encounter spot. The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army said in the joint operation by Army and J&K Police, one infiltrator had been killed by evening. The armed forces had been tracking this group for more than one year. The operation, codenamed Operation Bihali, comes ahead of the annual Amarnath yatra, which be ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 26: One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, Army said on Thursday. The gunfight began early in the morning in the Bihali area after security forces launched a joint operation based on specific intelligence inputs. The operation, named Operation Bihali, is being carried out by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police. In a post on X, the Army's White Knight Corps said, "In the o ...Read More >
Srinagar: One of the four to five militants trapped in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district following the security forces' launching a cordon-and-search-operation early Thursday has been killed in a fierce gun battle whereas the efforts to neutralize others are underway, the officials said. Confirming it, the Army's Nagrota (Jammu)-based 16 Corps -also known as White Knight Corps- in a post on 'X' said, "In the ongoing joint operation by Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir po ...Read More >
Jammu, Jun 26 (PTI) A terrorist of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associates remained trapped in a forested area in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said. The group of four terrorists was being tracked for a year. They were confronted by a joint search party of the army and police in the remote Bihali area of Basantgarh in the morning, they said. According to officials, reinforcements ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 26 (VOICE) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday, paid his final respects to the mortal remains of the soldiers in Belagavi who died in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir. At the War Memorial in Belagavi, the CM offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of Subedar Dayanand Tirukannavar and Mahesh Marigond. Speaking to the media afterwards, the Chief Minister said, "The lives and careers of soldiers are of the highest honour. It is deeply saddening that s ...Read More >
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