The people in Jammu and Kashmir seek a decent and a quality life like anyone else in the world and do not want violence, says the Indian Army's commander in Kashmir Lt General B.S. Raju."What people here want is just a quality and decent life like anyone...

Infiltration along the Line of Control with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir has reduced substantially, said the Indian Army's commander in Kashmir Lieutenant General B.S. Raju, pointing that a lot of efforts, including use of drones, have been put in by ground troops...

Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar on Tuesday took over as the General Officer Commanding of the Army's Jammu-based 16 Corps, also knows as White Knight corps."Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar took over the command of the elite White Knight Corps from Lt Gen Harsha Gupta,"...

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Thursday said the evolving threat matrix to India has become more complex with adversaries collusively supported by non-state actors.Addressing the men in blue during the 88th Indian Air Force Day at...

The Indian Army on Thursday celebrated Cho La Day to commemorate the bravery of Indian troops who gave a bloody nose to the Chinese People's Liberation Army troops during clashes at the Cho La pass in 1967.It was the last time that a skirmish between the...

The current situation along the eastern Ladakh border with China is in an "uneasy no war no peace status" and Indian forces were prepared for any eventuality, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal R.K.S Bhadauria said on Tuesday."The IAF has responded...

The Indian Army on Saturday said an attestation parade was held at the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre in Leh to mark the entry of 131 well-trained recruits into the Ladakh Scouts regiment.The Indian Army said due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the ceremony...

The 73rd Raising Day of the Western Command, the frontline operational command of the Indian Army, was celebrated on 15 September 2020. The Command was raised on 15 September 1947 as Delhi & East Punjab Command and was re-designated as ‘Western Command’...

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday said that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is tense and the force is prepared for all contingencies."The nation can count on us," said General Naravane who was on two-day visit to...

India faces the threat of coordinated action along its northern and western fronts, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Thursday amid the ongoing border standoff with China.Talking about China, General Rawat said that despite China's aggressive...

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday foiled a major smuggling bid with the seizure of 1,980 Phensedyl bottles that were being taken from India to Bangladesh.The troops of 117th Battalion of BSF deployed at Kakmarichar Border outpost of Murshidabad...

Vice Admiral SR Sarma, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as the Chief of Materiel, of the Indian Navy today (01 Sep 2020). The Admiral is a post graduate in Computer Science and Engineering from IISc, Bengaluru and a distinguished alumni of Naval Higher Command...

The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command (SNC) Vice Admiral Anil K Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC inaugurated a Plastic Waste Handling Facility at Naval Base Kochi on 29 Aug 20. He also released A BIRD BOOK titled “Kaleidoscope - Feathered...

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Tuesday that an overarching national mission should be there to identify the needs and compatibility of products with military applications as part of the armed forces modernisation strategy.General Naravane...

The Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, today conferred the COAS Unit Appreciation to 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guards in recognition of  the Group’s outstanding achievements in combating terrorism. On this occasion,...

Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff launched a mobile application ‘MY IAF’ at Air HQs Vayu Bhawan on 24 Aug 20 as a part of Digital India  initiative. The application developed in association with Centre for Development...

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Monday that if diplomatic talks with China over the border issue fail, then military options are on the table."The military option to deal with the transgressions by the Chinese is still on but will be considered...

Flooded 'nallahs', broken routes, landslide-prone areas, 40 kms and 15 hours on a stretcher, the 'Himveers' of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) rescued an injured woman from a remote village in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district and saved her life by providing...

Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM has assumed charge as Director General Naval Operations today, on 13 Aug 20.  He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy Khadakwasla and was commissioned in the Navy on 01 Jul 85.The Flag Officer is a specialist...

Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday visited the force's Central Command headquarters in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and reviewed its operational preparedness.Naravane also met Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and...

The highly decorated Kashmiri officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who has been training pilots for Rafale fighter jets in Paris, was part of the 2016 surgical strike against terror launch pads in Pakistan following the attack in Uri.Defence Air Attache...

Five of the 36 medium multi-role Rafale fighter jets built by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault landed safely at the IAF airbase in Ambala on Wednesday afternoon. Significantly, the frontline IAF airbase is likely to be used in case of conflict at the...

Air commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather has become a buzz name in Kashmir overnight. Hilal saw off the first batch of Rafale jets which took off from France to India on Monday.  Among other things, he has also been associated with the weaponisation of the...

The NCC Cadets of 2 J&K Girls Bn, Gandhi Nagar, in commemoration of Kargil Vijay Diwas, felicitated the Veer Naaris and presented a Specially designed Memento to them as a token of respect---a unique way of inculcating consolation and paying homage and...

Army's Western Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Lt General R.P. Singh on Saturday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of forces deployed in forward areas in Jammu division."The Army Commander visited Basoli, Bakloh...

Lieutenant General RP Singh, Army Commander Western Command alongwith Lt Gen SK Sharma, GOC Vajra Corps and Maj Gen Vikram Singh, GOC Panther Division visited the operational areas of Dogra Brigade and Khasa Military Station today.  Apart from reviewing the...

The army Friday said that it has received credible inputs that suggest militants are planning to target Amarnath Yatra on the national highway stretch any time after the commencement of the pilgrimage from July 21. It also said that over 100 militants were...

Military delegates of India and China held deliberations stretching for nearly 15 hours on the disengagement and de-escalation of troops and materials on their borders in eastern Ladakh, during which the Indian side asked PLA troops to completely withdraw from...

The Passing out parade of 64 Female recruits of Border Security Force was held at STC BSF, Kharkan, Hoshiarpur on 14 July 2020. The recruits underwent grueling training for 44 weeks which covered the entire subjects of Field craft, weapons, tactics, map...

Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane visited formations of Vajra Corps at Amristar and Ferozepur on 14 Jul 2020.  During the visit the COAS alongwith Lieutenant General RP Singh, Army Commander, Western Command reviewed the operational preparedness...

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is celebrating 2020 as the year of Humanity as per direction of Government of India, under which following drives are going on :-1. All round Development of Handicapped/ Differently abled people.2. Adult education.3....

Along with the duty to ensure the security of country , CRPF and forest department Punjab have launched the plantation drive today at Kanjli.The drive was launched by 245 BN at kanjli undee command of Dyanidhi Tanty commandent , Rajesh Kumar Sharma 21/C ,...

Continuing the series of plantation drives across the country, which started on the occasion of world environment day, tree plantation drive was also organised at the Headquarters, 206 CoBRA,Cheetapur, Bhandara on 12th July 2020, under the supervision of Shri Ashok...

Inputs about possible militant attack in north Kashmir have been received and a high level of alert is being maintained by the troops to foil all such bids, General officer Commanding (GoC) of Baramulla based army’s 19 infantry division Major General Virender...

Setting an example for the youngsters and breaking the myth of age and occupation, Sh. Sukhdev Singh, a septuagenarian army veteran has become a pioneering and most progressive orchardist of Kathua district.By his resolve and determination to learn with age...

The Army on Monday said that over the past few months it has been working “extremely hard” with the Jammu and Kashmir police to develop leads to trace and kill militants in various parts of Kashmir, especially South Kashmir.Top army officer congratulated...

Air Marshal B Suresh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command visited Air Force Station Halwara today. On arrival, the AOC-in-C was received by Air Commodore A  Bhadra, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Halwara.During his visit,...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday inducted Tejas Mk-1 FOC aircraft into the recently resurrected No 18 Sqn, the “Flying Bullets” at Air Force Station Sulur, marking yet  another important step towards enhancing the operational capability of the...

About 12,64,713 individuals have been screened in 2019-20 under the Non-Communicable Diseases Screening Program, out of which approximately 1,94,528 persons diagnosed with hypertension and all patients immediately put on treatment by the Health Department.Giving...

The Seventh of the Eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) IN LCU L 57,built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), a Mini Ratna Category 1 & leading shipyard of  the countrywas commissioned today at Port Blair by Lt. General PS Rajeshwar...

Lieutenant General RP Singh, Army Commander Western Command visited the operational areas of Amritsar, Tibri and DBN military stations on Friday. Vajra Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Sanjeev Sharma also accompanied the Army Commander during the visit.He also...

The Army on Monday paid rich tribute to four personnel-including a Colonel, Major and two soldiers- who were killed in an encounter with militants at Handwara in frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara.A J&K policeman and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants...

Indian Navy joined the entire nation to express gratitude and salute the Corona Warriors on Sunday 03 May 20. Expressing gratitude and appreciation of the entire nation - while representing the Indian Armed Forces - towards the determination and committed efforts...

Golden Arrow Division has always been at the forefront of Civil Military liaison and has made significant contribution to the development of the Garrison, alongwith the civil agencies. The Civil Administration alongwith the Doctors, Nurses, Policemen and other...

Giving thumbs up to all the Covid 19 warriors performing frontline duty, the Vajra Corps on behalf of Indian Army today felicitated these son of the soils in a unique manner.   The Vajra Corps felicitation campaign team led by Station Commander Jalandhar...

The country is battling a global crisis which has today assumed the form of no less than a war.  This time, it is the civil administration, the doctors, health and sanitation workers who have held the front bravely against a different kind of enemy...

India has been successfully fighting Corona Virus with the help of COVID Warriors. IAF has been contributing towards the national effort to contain Corona by supporting mobility of men and material both at International and Domestic level. More than 600 tons...

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened Rohtang Pass (13,500 feet above sea level) today, more than three weeks in advance amid Covid-19 lockdown after clearing snow. It is the arterial road connecting Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh from rest...

The twenty six sailors who were placed in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 at Mumbai, belong to INS Angre, a shore establishment. There has so far not been a single case of Covid-19 onboard any ship, submarine or air station of the Indian Navy....

Army chief General M. M. Naravane visited North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday.Sources told KNT that the Army Chief visited army camp based in Zangli area of the district.Sources added that the Army Chief interacted with army officials and reviewed...

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened strategic Srinagar-Leh highway that connects Ladakh with the rest of the world on Saturday.  About 18 oil tankers and other essential commodities were initially allowed to move towards Leh/Ladakh from Zojilla pass....

Setting the pitch high, Pragyan Conclave 2020 concluded on a promising note of two stimulating days of intense deliberations and analysis of future warfare.The prelude to the day was set by the Special Address delivered by Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant...

Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS) and Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force (MC, IAF) organised a joint seminar on the theme “Challenges Of The Evolving Threats Facing India” at Air Force Station Tughlakabad, New Delhi on 25 Feb 2020.  The seminar was...

Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping(I/C) and  Chemicals & Fertilizers was the Chief Guest for the launching ceremony of 6th Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV-6) ’VAJRA’  today at Chennai . The impressive ceremony  was witnessed...

Vajra Air Defence Brigade of Indian Army organized a Veer Nari Meet to felicitate the Veer Naris and Widows of Veterans of Ludhiana district at Ludhiana today. Mrs Nandini Sharma, Zonal President, Vajra Corps Army Wives Welfare Association was the Chief Guest...

The Indian Naval Band captured the hearts and minds of the music enthusiasts during the Indian Naval Symphonic Orchestra held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Lodhi road, New Delhi on 21 Feb 20. The world famous band, which in the recent past has performed...

Rear Admiral Antony George assumed charge as the Chief Staff Officer (Training) on 20 Feb 20 at Headquarters, Southern Naval Command.A graduate from St. Stephen’s College, the Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 July 1987.  An Anti...

Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh AVSM, NM took over as the Commandant of the prestigious Naval War College, Goa on 18 Feb 20. He has held a wide range of operational, training and staff appointments over the past three decades.  Prior to this appointment,...

A felicitation ceremony was held on 18 Feb 2020 at the premises of the Headquarters, Southern Naval Command Kochi to felicitate the NCC cadets of the Ernakulam Group for their stupendous performance during the Republic Day Parade 2020 at New Delhi. ...

Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy is visiting Myanmar from 17 to 20 February 2020. The visit is intended to consolidate and enhance the bilateral maritime relations between India and Myanmar.During his visit, the CNS will hold bilateral...