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Everything you need to know about Nagrota Gazian: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Army chief briefs Antony on LAC stand-off; Khurshid visiting Beijing May 9 (Roundup)

April 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Indian Army chief, Gen. Bikram Singh, Thursday briefed Defence Minister A.K. Antony on the Chinese troop incursion in Ladakh even as External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said he is visiting China May 9. He described as "absurd" suggestions that the current stand-off would derail bilateral ties.

Army chief briefs Antony on Chinese incursion

April 25, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Chinese incursion in Ladakh featured prominently during a meeting here Thursday between Defence Minister A.K. Antony and Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh, informed sources said.

Army Chief meets J-K CM Omar Abdullah, discusses security situation

April 23, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jammu, April 23 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence here this evening and discussed the present security situation.

Army Chief arrives at 16 Corps HQ in Nagrota, reviewing security measures (Update: Army chief)

April 23, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Jammu, April 23 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh has arrived at the headquarters of the army's 16 Corps in Nagrota at the start of a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday.

Army Chief to undertake two day visit of J and K

April 23, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Jammu, April 23 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh will undertake a two-day visit of Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday.

Rare winter migrant bird spotted in Himachal

January 31, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Shimla, Jan 31 (IANS) Much to the delight of ornithologists, the Pong Dam wetlands in Himachal Pradesh's picturesque Kangra Valley have got a rare winter migrant, the whooper swan, a wildlife official said Thursday.

Over 27,000 bar-headed geese 'holidaying' in Himachal

January 2, 2013 at 2:47 PM

Pong Dam (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 2 (IANS) Over 27,000 bar-headed geese, the world's highest-altitude migrant bird species, are "holidaying" in Himachal Pradesh's Pong Dam wetlands along with around 100,000 birds of 60 local and migratory species.

Six CRPF troopers hurt in accidental blast

September 20, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Jammu, Sep 20 (IANS) Six troopers of paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were Thursday injured in an accidental smoke shell blast during training in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said.

SAARC's success depends on India, Pakistan: National Conference

August 26, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Jammu, Aug 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference (NC) said Sunday that improved India-Pakistan relations can not only bring stability to the region but also holds the key to the success of SAARC.

86 recruited by Kashmir police

May 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Jammu, May 23 (IANS) Eightysix people, including two women, were recruited by the Jammu and Kashmir Police Wednesday in a special drive on the outskirts of Jammu.

Decline in infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir

December 31, 2011 at 6:29 PM

Jammu, Dec 31 (ANI): General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Nagrota-based 16th corps of Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant General A S Nandal, on Saturday said there has been a decline in infiltration attempts into India as compared to the previous years.

Prime Minister inaugurates township for Kashmiri migrants in Jammu

March 4, 2011 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Mar 4(ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday formally inaugurated the Jagti township in the outskirts of Jammu, which has been built for Kashmiri migrants.

Kashmiri Pandits ask for government support

January 19, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Jammu, Jan 19 (ANI): Members of the Hindu Kashmiri Pandit community, living in exile for more than two decades, said on Wednesday that their struggle for survival is losing without the government's efforts for their welfare.

Kashmir students visit Delhi as part of army's 'Operation Sadbhavana'

January 14, 2011 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Students from backward areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch Districts visited New Delhi on Friday as part of the Indian Army's 'Operation Sadbhavana' educational tour.

Chidambaram says Kashmiri Pandits will be consulted on rehabilitation issue

November 4, 2009 at 7:21 PM

Srinagar, Nov. 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said that Kashmiri Pandit migrants would be consulted on issues regarding their return to the valley and rehabilitation.

Lt. Gen. Bhardwaj to take over as next Army vice chief in October

September 1, 2009 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (ANI) Lt. Gen. P C Bhardwaj, who is currently heading the Indian Army's Northern Command, will be the next Vice Chief of Army Staff, bypassing the senior most three-star officer Lt. Gen. V K Singh.

'Terrorists marginalised in Kashmir due to security coordination'

January 13, 2009 at 6:43 PM

Jammu, Jan 13 (IANS) Downward slide in terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has been made possible due to close coordination among various security agencies, a senior Indian Army commander said Tuesday.

We didn't let Poonch militants escape: Indian Army

January 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM

Jammu, Jan 10 (IANS) The Indian Army Saturday denied reports it had provided safe passage to militants hiding in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir in exchange for the release of some abducted security personnel during the eight-day operation against them.

Shutdown observed in Jammu over Amarnath land row

July 17, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The Jammu region had to observe a shutdown on Wednesday on account of the protest by the activists of the Hindu group over the issue

Soldier commits suicide in Jammu army camp

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Jammu, July 15 (ANI): A soldier allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his rifle in an Army camp in Jammu district on Tuesday.