Tag: Army
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Former Army employee killed by terrorists in Pulwama
Ashiq Ahmad, who worked as a gardener with the Indian Army, was fired upon by unidentified terrorists and he died on the spot
March 13, 2019 -
JAKLI soldier safe, abduction report incorrect: Army
There were reports of a JAKLI soldier having been abducted from his home in Qazipura village of Budgam on Friday.
March 9, 2019 -
Army soldier kidnapped from Budgam in central Kashmir
Armed terrorists kidnapped the soldier of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI), Mohammad Yaseen, from his home in the Qazipura village in the Chadoora block of Budgam, according to reports
March 9, 2019 -
Joint press conference of Army, Navy, Air Force postponed to 7 pm
The decision to postpone the media briefing came minutes after Pakistan announced that it will release the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman
February 28, 2019 -
Guard opens fire after ‘suspicious movement’ near Uri Army camp
Two people were spotted in nearby Nallah who are being checked out, police said.
February 11, 2019 -
Skewed logic
At no stage have critics questioned any form of monitoring of criminal activity: only the present government is arrogant enough to consider every non-saffronised citizen as suspect.
December 29, 2018 -
Double disgrace
What was said on the subject by Opposition leaders could be contemptuously ignored, but it would be a national disgrace to overlook the observations of Lt Gen DS Hooda, under whose operational direction that cross-border foray had been conducted.
December 11, 2018 -
Confusing MoD actions impact military morale
It is surprising that medical resources of the armed forces can be compelled to absorb millions registered under this scheme but cannot provide services to those who wore the uniform and gave the best years of their life to the service of the nation. An irony of this nature can only flow from an unconcerned MoD.
December 4, 2018 -
6 killed, 10 injured in explosion at Army’s ammunition depot in Maharashtra
Around 10 to 15 contract labourers were at the site when the incident occurred, Wardha's Additional Superintendent of Police Nikhil Pingle said.
November 20, 2018 -
26-11: Ten years after ~ II
Like Maharashtra, all states should raise their own specialist forces based on Force One of Maharashtra as a model.
November 19, 2018 -
J-K: Army stages flag march as tension mounts over killing of BJP leader, brother
The slain brothers were cremated this afternoon in Kishtwar where a large number of people from nearby towns and villages were present.
November 2, 2018 -
BJP leader-brother killing | Army stages flag march in J-K’s Kishtwar, situation tense
Following the killing of BJP state secretary Anil Parihar, 52, and his brother, Ajeet Parihar, 55, by terrorists, people had staged angry protests in the communally-sensitive town and manhandled senior police officials.
November 2, 2018 -
J-K: 7 soldiers injured in IED explosion in Pulwama
Seven soldiers were left injured when militants triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
October 19, 2018 -
Right-sizing the Army
While the recent Rafale controversy raises controversial questions on price and propriety ~ not to speak of the dark hints of crony capitalism ~ the rationale for procurement is hardly a matter of debate. The need for defence modernisation is above board, but what was lost in the melee was a recent report that the …
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October 16, 2018 -
Ominous infamy
No Army relishes being tasked with internal security duties: particularly when the adversary has well-trained cadres, indoctrinated to believe they are battling against oppressive authoritarianism, and also enjoy a degree of local popularity that can translate into political support. Yet it is upon such duties that the Indian Army has earned its reputation and built …
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October 16, 2018 -
Floods threaten Punjab, Army asked to stay alert
Government orders closure of educational institutions on Tuesday as incessant rains lash state.
September 25, 2018 -
India lodges protest with Pak over killing, mutilation of BSF jawan
The brutal and 'unprecedented' incident that took place in the Ramgarh sector has prompted the security forces to issue a 'high alert' along the IB and the LoC.
September 20, 2018