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Gwalior, March 28 In a boost to the Army's firepower, a major defence company delivered the first batch of 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns (LMGs) manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative on Saturday.The 7.62 mm calibre weapon has been manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace at...

Jammu, March 28 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Saturday that the government plans to develop Karnah in the Kupwara district as a border tourism hub, citing its vast potential for adventure and nature-based tourism.In response to a question in the assembly, Chief...

Srinagar, March 18 – Police in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir announced on Wednesday that a vehicle acquired through the proceeds of the drug trade had been seized.A police statement said: “Continuing its sustained crackdown on narcotics-related activities, the Shopian police have...

Jammu, March 15 – Alert troops of the Army foiled an infiltration attempt on Sunday on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, and during the operation, one terrorist was killed.The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Army said on X, "Based on...

Jammu, March 14 – A massive search operation was launched on Saturday in the forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district immediately after a Pakistani drone crossed the International Border to enter Indian territory.Officials said, "A massive search operation was launched by security...

Jammu, March 11 – Jammu and Kashmir Minister Javed Ahmad Rana expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday for approving the construction of a helipad and waiting lounge at Mendhar in the Poonch district.Javed Rana is a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly from the...

Srinagar, March 9 – Police in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir said on Monday that they had attached a residential property after obtaining court orders, as the property had been acquired through the proceeds of the drug trade.A police statement said: "As part of its ongoing campaign...

Jammu and Kashmir Police has formed a specialized high-altitude warfare unit, “Snow Leopards,” to counter terrorists shifting operations to mountainous and forested regions.Mar 07, Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police has formed a specialized high-altitude warfare unit named “Snow Leopards” to...

In Jammu and Kashmir, a terrorist infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Bhimber Gali area of Poonch district was thwarted early Tuesday morning, following credible intelligence and sustained surveillance. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that a defense spokesperson...

New Delhi, March 3 – The Indian Army has intensified surveillance and monitoring along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir in response to a significant increase in drone sightings. This heightened surveillance comes in the wake of Pakistan attempting to deploy more drones and balloons...

Mendhar/Jammu, February 28 At least nine rusted mortar shells were found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Saturday, officials said.The mortar shells were found scattered in the Mankote area by Army troops during...

Social activist Rouble Nagi visits LoC village Amrohi in Karnah, distributes relief kits and announces expansion of skill, art and digital learning centres to empower youth and womenFebruary 24, Karnah: Globally recognised social activist and founder of the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, Rouble...