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The commander also appreciated the aggressive domination of the Line of Control adopted to give a befitting response to the adversary's ceasefire violations and tactical actions. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Northern Army Commander visits forward bases in Poonch, Akhnoor

He was accompanied by White Knight Corps Commander Lieutenant General Paramjit Singh Sangha.

23 Aug 2019 4:45 PM

One Army man died and four others were injured in the firing, officials also said. (Photo: Representational)

Army man killed, 4 injured in Pak firing along LoC in J&K's Poonch

Firing from across border in Krishna Ghati sector started around 11:00 am, prompting a befitting response from Indian Army, officials said.

20 Aug 2019 3:00 PM

Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire by resorting to mortar shelling and small arms firing on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, a defence spokesman said. (Photo: File)

Lance Naik Sandeep Thapa killed in ceasefire violation by Pak in J&K's Rajouri

The exchange of fire between the two sides was on when the last reports were received.

17 Aug 2019 1:39 PM

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia over alleged ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC). (Representational Image)

Pak summons Indian envoy over alleged ceasefire violation

New Delhi has repeatedly urged Pakistan to 'respect' the 2003 Ceasefire arrangement.

15 Aug 2019 10:33 AM

‘We will stay with the public even after the removal of Article 370. One should know how the Army and the common public used to live together in Jammu and Kashmir in the '70s and '80s,’ Bipin Rawat said. (Photo: ANI)

Shouldn't get too concerned: Army Chief on Pak deployment along LoC

Rawat opined that with recent moves, situation will go back to normal and Army can again go back to having cordial relationship with public.

13 Aug 2019 1:51 PM

On August 6, 2019, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said the Indian government's decision to scrap Article 370 would lead to another Pulwama type incident and Pakistan would not be responsible for it. (Photo: File)

After Imran warning on Article 370, sleepy terror camps come alive in PoK: report

During the past week, hectic movement of terrorists around these camps were observed and Indian security forces were put on high alert.

10 Aug 2019 4:03 PM

The US on Monday said it was 'closely' observing the events in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution by the Indian government and urged all stakeholders to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control (LoC). (Photo: File)

After Centre’s move on Kashmir, US urges to maintain peace, stability along LoC

The Narendra Modi government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

06 Aug 2019 8:34 AM

Quoting the UN Secretary-General's Spokesman Stephane Dujarric, Radio Pakistan said the appeal has been made to both the neighbouring countries. He also said that the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan has reported an increase in military activity at the LoC recently. (Photo: File)

UN appeals for maximum restraint along LoC

UN Secretary-General's Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the appeal has been made to both the neighbouring countries.

05 Aug 2019 1:08 PM

‘This is very shameful that Pakistan is not coming to take the bodies of their soldiers. They are insulting their forces by behaving like this. Same happened in Kargil and our soldiers had to bury bodies of Pakistani soldiers,’ he said. (Photo: AP)

Pak insulting its troops by not accepting bodies of deceased: Defence experts

Retired armyman colonel VN Thapar claimed that Pakistan is insulting its armed forces by not accepting the bodies of deceased BAT soldiers.

04 Aug 2019 4:30 PM

Intelligence sources said the terrorists were making multiple attempts to cross the LoC and infiltrate into India between July 29 and July 31. (Photo: AP)

Amit Shah meets intelligence chiefs amid terror tensions in Kashmir

There have been intelligence reports that terrorists have made multiple infiltration attempts to launch an attack similar to Pulwama.

04 Aug 2019 1:52 PM

The Indian Army on Sunday asked Pakistan to take over the dead bodies of Pakistan's Border Action Team (BAT) who were shot dead in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran sector this week. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

Come with white flags: Indian Army asks Pak to take bodies of 5 intruders

Five-seven men of Pakistan's BAT, who were trying to infiltrate into India were killed, said Indian Army on Saturday.

04 Aug 2019 10:11 AM

Earlier, Dr Manjeet Singh of District Hospital Poonch said, 'The child is still very critical. We have kept him in observation after an operation. The two adults have been shifted to a hospital in Jammu.'

Injured in ceasefire violation by Pak, 10-day-old injured baby succumbs to injuries in J&K

Pakistani troops lobbed mortars and used small arms to target forward posts and villages in Shahpur, Saujiyan and Mendhar sectors.

29 Jul 2019 10:39 AM

Raids by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) were underway on Sunday at locations of four businessmen in Baramulla district of North Kashmir, sources said. (Photo: ANI)

NIA raids 4 locations in J&K over cross-border funding

Security personnel were posted outside the four locations during the raids.

28 Jul 2019 1:03 PM

A civilian was injured in Pakistani firing in Balnoi village along the LoC in Mendhar sector of Poonch district on Saturday. (Photo: Representational)

Pak Army fires at Indian posts along LoC for second consecutive day

Cross-border firing continued in Poonch, Krishna Ghati, Mankote and Mendhar sectors.

23 Jul 2019 6:37 PM

The cross-border firing and shelling continued till 10.30 pm, the officials said, adding that the casualties suffered by the Pakistani troops in the retaliatory action were not known immediately. (Photo: Representational I File)

Pakistan violates ceasefire In J&K's Rajouri, 2 Soldiers injured in firing

The Army retaliated in a befitting manner to silence the Pakistani guns, a defence spokesperson said.

06 Jul 2019 4:05 PM

A Delhi High Court judge recused himself on Friday from hearing Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's plea challenging a look out circular (LOC) issued against him barring him from travelling outside the country. (Photo: File)

HC judge recuses from hearing Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's plea against LOC

He has sought quashing of the LOC as well as several office memorandums which lay down the guidelines for issuing the travel ban.

05 Jul 2019 2:44 PM

The BSF and Army officials in Jammu said that the Pakistani troops violated the November 2003 ceasefire twice during the day. (Representational Image)

Minor girl, BSF official killed, 15 others injured in Pak shelling in J&K's Poonch

They resorted to unprovoked mortar shelling early Monday morning and also in afternoon.

01 Apr 2019 8:37 PM

The first Rafale aircraft under a 36-plane deal with France is scheduled to be delivered in September to the IAF. (Photo:File)

Pakistan won't come near border, LoC after Rafale jets arrive: IAF chief Dhanoa

IAF Chief B S Dhanoa on Monday said that Rafale jets will the best combat aircraft in the Indian sub-continent.

25 Mar 2019 1:46 PM

The Indian Army retaliated strongly but the casualties suffered by Pakistan were not known immediately, the officials said, adding Pakistani troops used mortar and small arms to target forward posts and villages. (Photo: Representational Image)

Army personnel killed in LoC firing by Pakistan

They said the cross-border firing started in Shahpur and Kerni areas of Poonch around 5.30 pm yesterday and it continued through the night.

24 Mar 2019 12:16 PM

The soldier has been identified as 24-year-old rifleman Yash Paul. He was from Udhampur in Jammu. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Soldier killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K's Rajouri

Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire over 110 times along the LoC since January.

21 Mar 2019 12:39 PM

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