After Army Chief, Airforce and Navy Chiefs get Z-plus security

Mar 02, 2019, at 01:41 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI) After an assessment of threat perception by security agencies amid escalated tension with Pakistan, the Centre decided to provide Z-plus security to Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief and Indian Navy (IN) Chief, Home Ministry officials said here on Saturday.  

SC dismisses plea against appointment of Suhag as Army's Eastern Command head

Mar 01, 2019, at 05:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 1 (UNI): The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the plea challenging the appointment of Dalbir Singh Suhag as head of Army's Eastern Command in 2012.

Kashmir: 2 jawans killed, 2 injured in landmine blast

Dec 01, 2018, at 09:58 pm

Srinagar, Dec 1 (IBNS): Two army jawans were killed and two others were injured in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, reports said.

Officer receives honour by the Army chief who tied a protester to a jeep as a 'human shield'

May 23, 2017, at 03:26 am

Srinagar, May 22 (IBNS): Major Leetul Gogoi, an officer who had tied a protester to the jeep as a 'human shield', received an honor by the Army chief during elections in Srinagar, according to media reports on Monday.

Kashmir: Gunfight erupts between security forces, militants

Mar 28, 2017, at 04:48 pm

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS): A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and militants in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said on Tuesday.

Terrorists strike in Army installation in Kashmir's Uri

Sep 18, 2016, at 01:59 pm

Srinagar, Sept 18 (IBNS) Gunmen attacked an army installation in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri on Sunday morning, said officials.

Chinese troops spotted along LoC in Pakistani side of Kashmir?

Mar 13, 2016, at 08:46 pm

Srinagar, Mar 13 (IBNS): Raising security concerns, the Indian Army spotted Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops' movement at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) on the Pakistani side of Kashmir, media reports said.

Top Hizbul militant killed in Kashmir encounter

Mar 07, 2016, at 04:47 pm

Srinagar, Mar 7 (IBNS) A top category Hizbul Mujahideen militant was killed in a gunfight with government forces in Kulgam district of south Kashmir Sunday evening, said officials.

Kashmir militant killed in gunbattle with the Army

Jan 20, 2016, at 07:01 pm

Srinagar, Jan 20 (IBNS) One militant has been killed as an operation launched by the Indian Army is underway in Naina Batpora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir.

Kashmir girls getting online threats for attending army-sponsored trip

Dec 17, 2015, at 05:11 pm

Srinagar, Dec. 17 (IBNS) A group of 30 Kashmiri schoolgirls - the first such group from Srinagar - who returned from an Army-sponsored tour of Delhi and Agra are reportedly being subjected to online abuse and threats.

Army's Northern Command celebrates Vijay Diwas

Dec 17, 2015, at 01:16 am

Udhampur, Dec 16 (IBNS) The 44th Anniversary of "Vijay Diwas" was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm at HQ Northern command on Wednesday.

Meghalaya: Army guns down 2 civilians by mistake

Nov 27, 2015, at 04:28 pm

Shillong, Nov 27 (IBNS) Army personnel on Wednesday shot down two civilians, mistaking them for Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, according to media reports.

Army pays tribute to Colonel Mahadik who died fighting terrorists in Kashmir

Nov 18, 2015, at 04:06 pm

Srinagar, Nov 18 (IBNS) The Army is today honouring Colonel Santosh Mahadik who was killed on Tuesday in a fierce gunbattle with terrorists in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Army, Air Force in rescue and relief operations in Chennai

Nov 17, 2015, at 07:13 pm

Chennai, Nov 17 (IBNS) The Army, the Air Force and the Coast Guard have swung into action to rescue more than 5,000 people in Chennai as the flood situation remained grim following days of incessant rains.

Indian Army rescues foreign, Indian tourists

Aug 28, 2015, at 02:24 am

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): The Indian Army on Thursday said 14 tourists, including foreigners and Indians , were rescued after they met with an accident at the NH 1A near in jammu and Kahshmir's Leh district.

Eight killed in Gujarat violence, Army called in more places

Aug 27, 2015, at 03:40 pm

Ahmedabad, Aug 27 (IBNS) Eight people, including a policeman, have died in continuing violence in several parts of Gujarat after the brief detention of 21-year-old Hardik Patel on Tuesday night in Ahmedabad.

Three dead, six lakh affected in Assam flood

Aug 22, 2015, at 05:14 pm

Guwahati, Aug 22 (IBNS) : Three people have died and six lakh people have been affected in the Assam flood as the Army is carrying our rescue and relief operations with state government agencies in the state's 19 districts.

Rajasthan rains inundate many areas,army, NDRF on standby

Aug 01, 2015, at 03:50 pm

Jaipur, Aug 1 (IBNS) Heavy rains continued lash Rajasthan as water levels inched towards dangerous levels in Siroji and Jalore districts.

CM hints at intelligence failure for Manipur ambush

Jun 06, 2015, at 07:03 pm

Imphal, June 6 (IBNS) Forty-eight hours after a deadly ambush by insurgents left 18 jawans of the Indian army dead, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Saturday hinted at intelligence failure for the incident.

150 militants waiting across LoC to sneak into Indian side: Army

Jan 24, 2015, at 07:31 pm

Srinagar, Jan 24 (IBNS): General Officer Commanding of the Army’s 15 Corps Lt General Subrata Saha on Saturday said that 150-160 militants are waiting across the Line of Control (LoC) to infiltrate into Indian side, media reports said.

Kashmir messages: Army asks personnel to get off WhatsApp

Dec 14, 2014, at 02:32 am

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) After a series of misleading and anonymous WhatsApp messages which are purportedly attributed to serving officials of defence in the wake of Uri encounter in Kashmir and Modi's visit to the state for poll campaign, the Army has asked its personnel to quit the cross-platform mobile messaging app.

Army, Bengal govt to study army's land requirement

Nov 12, 2014, at 11:10 pm

Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): The army and the West Bengal government will carry out a joint feasibility study soon on the army's requirement of land in the state's different regions, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Army takes full responsibilty of Budgam killings

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:41 pm

Srinagar, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Army on Friday took full responsibility for the Budgam firing incident that killed two youths on Monday, media reported.

Army's Northern Command celebrates Infantry Day

Oct 28, 2014, at 04:45 pm

Udhampur, Oct 27 (IBNS): The Indian Army celebrated 65th Infantry Day with traditional solemnity and gaiety all across the Northern Command on Monday.

'Op Lehar' makes a big impact in Hudhud-torn Vizag

Oct 15, 2014, at 11:24 pm

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): The relief operations by the Armed Forces under 'Op Lehar' is now getting focussed on Visakhapatnam, the worst affected district by cyclone storm 'Hudhud'.

LeT terrorist killed in Kashmir

Sep 09, 2014, at 08:34 pm

Udhampur, Sept 9 (IBNS): One Lashkar terrorist was killed by the Army jawans on Tuesday in Laribag area of Kupwara district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir.