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  • Army Chief Gen. Dwivedi Reviews Operational Preparedness Along LOC In Jammu And Kashmir’s Poonch District |

    The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, made his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since assuming the role of COAS. His visit to the Poonch district, near the Line of Control, was aimed at gaining firsthand information of the security situation and boosting the morale of troops stationed in the region. During his visit, General Dwivedi engaged with field commanders at the Brigade headquarters, discussing the latest developments on the Line of Control and in the hinterland.

    The focus was on ongoing anti-terrorist operations in Poonch, Rajouri, and adjacent districts, following a recent rise in terror incidents in the area. The COAS also visited forward posts along the LOC, where he personally assessed the security situation. His visit served as a reaffirmation of the Indian Army’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s borders and maintaining peace in the region.

    For General Upendra Dwivedi, this visit held a special significance as he previously served as the Army commander of the Udhampur headquartered Northern Command, overseeing all three Army corps in J&K and the Ladakh region. His return to the region was a testament to his enduring connection with the area and his unwavering support for the troops serving there.

    General Dwivedi’s visit underscored the Indian Army’s dedication to ensure the safety and security of Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting a strong resolve to counter terrorism and maintain peace in the region. Before flying back to Delhi later in the day, the Army Chief is scheduled to head a comprehensive security review meeting related to the ongoing Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Infiltration bid foiled in J-K’s Uri sector

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: Security forces on Saturday foiled an infiltration bid alongside the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri sector, officers proper right here said.

    They said there was an infiltration bid by terrorists throughout the early hours throughout the Uri sector of Baramulla district however it was foiled by the alert troops.

    The Army has launched searches for potential recoveries from the realm, which is densely vegetated, they added.

    After a brief commerce of fireplace between the two sides, a quadcopter was flown by the Pakistani facet over the scene of the incident, the officers said.

    The quadcopter was withdrawn by the Pakistanis after it was fired at by the troopers of the Indian Army, they said.

    The use of the quadcopter brings to the fore the complicity between the terrorists and the Pakistan Army in providing assist all through infiltration bids, the officers added.

    SRINAGAR: Security forces on Saturday foiled an infiltration bid alongside the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri sector, officers proper right here said.

    They said there was an infiltration bid by terrorists throughout the early hours throughout the Uri sector of Baramulla district however it was foiled by the alert troops.

    The Army has launched searches for potential recoveries from the realm, which is densely vegetated, they added.googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.present(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    After a brief commerce of fireplace between the two sides, a quadcopter was flown by the Pakistani facet over the scene of the incident, the officers said.

    The quadcopter was withdrawn by the Pakistanis after it was fired at by the troopers of the Indian Army, they said.

    The use of the quadcopter brings to the fore the complicity between the terrorists and the Pakistan Army in providing assist all through infiltration bids, the officers added.

  • Army foils infiltration bid, kills three terrorists alongside LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch

    By PTI

    JAMMU: The military foiled an infiltration bid and gunned down three terrorist in an encounter alongside the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, officers stated.

    While the physique of one of many terrorists was recovered by troopers, our bodies of the opposite two, mendacity throughout the LoC, had been taken again by villagers of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), they stated.

    “At about 1000 hours today, alert soldiers of the army observed suspicious movement of some individuals along the Line of Control in the Poonch sector (J-K), wherein they were trying to infiltrate across the Line of Control into the Indian side,” a defence spokesman stated.

    The troopers challenged the infiltrators who opened fireplace on them, he stated.

    In an ensuing fireplace battle, three terrorists was killed, the officers stated.

    Body of one of many terrorists has been recovered together with two AK-47 rifles, a pistol and war-like shops, the spokesman stated.

    The villagers in PoK carried again the our bodies of the opposite two terrorists, the officers stated.

    The operation continues and a search of the world is underway, the defence spokesman stated.

    JAMMU: The military foiled an infiltration bid and gunned down three terrorist in an encounter alongside the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, officers stated.

    While the physique of one of many terrorists was recovered by troopers, our bodies of the opposite two, mendacity throughout the LoC, had been taken again by villagers of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), they stated.

    “At about 1000 hours today, alert soldiers of the army observed suspicious movement of some individuals along the Line of Control in the Poonch sector (J-K), wherein they were trying to infiltrate across the Line of Control into the Indian side,” a defence spokesman stated.

    The troopers challenged the infiltrators who opened fireplace on them, he stated.

    In an ensuing fireplace battle, three terrorists was killed, the officers stated.

    Body of one of many terrorists has been recovered together with two AK-47 rifles, a pistol and war-like shops, the spokesman stated.

    The villagers in PoK carried again the our bodies of the opposite two terrorists, the officers stated.

    The operation continues and a search of the world is underway, the defence spokesman stated.

  • Two terrorists killed at close to LoC in JK’s Kupwara

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: Two terrorists had been killed as safety forces foiled an infiltration bid close to the Line of Control (LoC) within the Machil sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Sunday, police mentioned.

    Srinagar-based PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi mentioned that based mostly on particular intelligence inputs acquired from police and different intelligence businesses of doubtless infiltration try in Machil sector, troops had been placed on excessive alert and joint ambushes of police and Army laid.

    At round 7:30 am in prevailing poor climate circumstances, alert troops noticed two armed infiltrators crossing the LoC close to Tekri Nar, Machil, he mentioned.

    The infiltrating terrorists had been engaged and each terrorists had been ”neutralised”, the PRO Defence mentioned.

    He mentioned two AK 47 rifles, six AK magazines, 53 AK 47 rounds, 4 hand grenades, two pistols, two pistol magazines, 35 pistol rounds, together with some Pakistani foreign money and meals objects had been discovered from the possession of the slain ultras.

    SRINAGAR: Two terrorists had been killed as safety forces foiled an infiltration bid close to the Line of Control (LoC) within the Machil sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Sunday, police mentioned.

    Srinagar-based PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi mentioned that based mostly on particular intelligence inputs acquired from police and different intelligence businesses of doubtless infiltration try in Machil sector, troops had been placed on excessive alert and joint ambushes of police and Army laid.

    At round 7:30 am in prevailing poor climate circumstances, alert troops noticed two armed infiltrators crossing the LoC close to Tekri Nar, Machil, he mentioned.

    The infiltrating terrorists had been engaged and each terrorists had been ”neutralised”, the PRO Defence mentioned.

    He mentioned two AK 47 rifles, six AK magazines, 53 AK 47 rounds, 4 hand grenades, two pistols, two pistol magazines, 35 pistol rounds, together with some Pakistani foreign money and meals objects had been discovered from the possession of the slain ultras.

  • Boost to Indian defence trade as panel clears proposals price Rs 28,732 crores

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI:  The Defence Acquisition Council on Tuesday cleared an necessary first step for getting navy gear and weapons price Rs 28,732 crore, by accepting they had been mandatory for power. The proposals embrace procuring swarm drones, bulletproof jackets and carbines below the indigenously designed, developed and manufactured scheme to advertise self-reliance.

    The council’s assembly was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The approvals are anticipated to offer impetus to the home small arms manufacturing trade. They additionally got here amid a standoff with China alongside the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh.

    Bulletproof jackets with Indian Standard BIS VI stage of safety had been placed on the procurement listing “considering the demand of enhanced protection against the threat of enemy snipers for our troops deployed along the Line of Control, and in close combat operations in counter-terrorism scenario,” the defence ministry mentioned.

    Also on the purchase listing are about 4 lakh close-quarter battle carbines for the providers of standard and hybrid warfare and counter-terrorism on the borders. Since drones had been a power multiplier in navy operations in latest conflicts internationally, the council accepted the procurement of autonomous surveillance and armed drone swarms.

    A proposal to obtain 14 quick patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard with 60% Indian content material, too, has been cleared. The council additionally accepted the Navy’s proposal to obtain an upgraded 1,250 KW marine gasoline turbine generator for energy technology on board the Kolkata class of ships.

    Also among the many accepted proposals are guided prolonged vary rocket ammunition, space denial munition Type I and infantry fight automobile command, which have been designed and developed by DRDO. The whole worth of those three proposals is Rs 8,599 crore. The prolonged vary rocket ammo has a variety of 75 km with an accuracy of 40 metres. The Type I ammo comprises dual-purpose sub-munitions able to neutralising tanks and armoured personnel carriers.

    NEW DELHI:  The Defence Acquisition Council on Tuesday cleared an necessary first step for getting navy gear and weapons price Rs 28,732 crore, by accepting they had been mandatory for power. The proposals embrace procuring swarm drones, bulletproof jackets and carbines below the indigenously designed, developed and manufactured scheme to advertise self-reliance.

    The council’s assembly was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The approvals are anticipated to offer impetus to the home small arms manufacturing trade. They additionally got here amid a standoff with China alongside the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh.

    Bulletproof jackets with Indian Standard BIS VI stage of safety had been placed on the procurement listing “considering the demand of enhanced protection against the threat of enemy snipers for our troops deployed along the Line of Control, and in close combat operations in counter-terrorism scenario,” the defence ministry mentioned.

    Also on the purchase listing are about 4 lakh close-quarter battle carbines for the providers of standard and hybrid warfare and counter-terrorism on the borders. Since drones had been a power multiplier in navy operations in latest conflicts internationally, the council accepted the procurement of autonomous surveillance and armed drone swarms.

    A proposal to obtain 14 quick patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard with 60% Indian content material, too, has been cleared. The council additionally accepted the Navy’s proposal to obtain an upgraded 1,250 KW marine gasoline turbine generator for energy technology on board the Kolkata class of ships.

    Also among the many accepted proposals are guided prolonged vary rocket ammunition, space denial munition Type I and infantry fight automobile command, which have been designed and developed by DRDO. The whole worth of those three proposals is Rs 8,599 crore. The prolonged vary rocket ammo has a variety of 75 km with an accuracy of 40 metres. The Type I ammo comprises dual-purpose sub-munitions able to neutralising tanks and armoured personnel carriers.

  • PoK a part of India and can proceed to stay so, says Rajnath

    By PTI

    JAMMU: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday stated India is well-equipped to offer a befitting reply to “anyone who casts an evil eye on us” and expressed confidence that the nation will emerge victorious in case of any struggle.

    Pitching for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Singh stated that it is part of India and can proceed to stay a part of this nation.

    “I want to tell you with confidence that if any foreign powers cast an evil eye on us and if there is a war, we will become victorious,” Singh stated throughout an occasion organised to commemorate ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ right here.

    He stated that India defeated Pakistan in all of the wars since 1947 and after bitter defeat, they engineered proxy wars.

    “After tasting defeats in direct wars of 1965 and 1971, Pakistan adopted the path of proxy war. For over two decades, it has tried to ‘bleed India with a thousand cuts’. But, time and again, our brave soldiers have shown that no one can disturb the unity, integrity and sovereignty of India,” Singh stated, assuring the nation that the armed forces are able to face all future challenges.

    A powerful and assured new India is well-equipped to offer a befitting reply to anybody who casts an evil eye, he stated.

    “India has become a strong and confident nation which is well-equipped to protect its people from anyone who tries to cast an evil eye on us,” the defence minister stated.

    Singh stated that throughout the wars with Pakistan and China, folks of Jammu and Kashmir stood by their forces. “Whether one is Hindu or Muslim, all stood by their forces. We cannot forget,” he stated.

    Paying tributes to the liberty fighters and the armed forces personnel who’ve laid down their lives since Independence within the service of the nation, Singh said that it was the spirit of nationwide delight on the core of their values that protected the unity and integrity of India.

    He asserted that the only real intention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led authorities is to safeguard the pursuits of the nation and it has taken a sequence of steps to develop a self-reliant defence ecosystem that gives indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and gear to the armed forces to struggle all types of future wars.

    Sharing his views on the quite a few challenges confronted by India post-Independence, Singh stated your complete space of Jammu and Kashmir (J&Ok) and Ladakh grew to become the “main war theatre” throughout 1948, 1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999 wars, when enemies tried to solid an evil eye, however their plans had been thwarted by the gallant Indian troopers.

    The defence minister additionally spoke concerning the courageous deeds of Brigadier Usman and Major Somnath Sharma in 1948; Major Shaitan Singh’s valour in 1962; India’s historic victory in 1971 struggle and the contribution of Kargil bravehearts Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Manoj Pandey who laid down their lives to guard the unity and integrity of India and “continue to be an inspiration to the people, especially the youth”.

    He additionally paid respects to the Indian troopers who displayed unmatched bravery throughout the Galwan valley incident and ensured that the Indian tricolour continues to fly excessive.

    Singh remembered the then Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his management and phrases of encouragement to the armed forces personnel throughout the Kargil struggle regardless of quite a few challenges and worldwide strain.

    He additionally made particular point out of the assist prolonged by the folks of J&Ok to the armed forces, commending their dedication to safeguard the pursuits of the nation like all different states.

    The defence minister said that J&Ok will all the time be an integral a part of India and the federal government is making certain that the Union territory, like the remainder of the nation, touches newer heights of progress.

    Terming Article 370 as a synthetic authorized barrier, he asserted that its abrogation introduced a brand new daybreak of hope to the goals and aspirations of the folks of J&Ok, particularly the youth.

    The choice opened new avenues for the welfare of the folks and the UT is now progressing at a a lot sooner price, he stated.

    On PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan, the defence minister said that these areas are illegally occupied by Pakistan and a decision to free them has been unanimously handed within the Parliament of India.

    “PoK is a part of Indian territory and will continue to do so. How is it possible that Baba Amarnath (Lord Shiva’s form) is in India and Maa Sharda Shakti is across the Line of Control,” he stated.

    Referring to the Sharda Peeth which has the ruins of a temple to Hindu goddess Saraswati, also referred to as Sharda, Singh stated how can Shiv Saroop (Amarnath) be on this facet of J&Ok and Shakti Saroop (Sharda) in PoK facet. “God should give better sense to Pakistan. I cannot say beyond that,” he stated.

    JAMMU: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday stated India is well-equipped to offer a befitting reply to “anyone who casts an evil eye on us” and expressed confidence that the nation will emerge victorious in case of any struggle.

    Pitching for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Singh stated that it is part of India and can proceed to stay a part of this nation.

    “I want to tell you with confidence that if any foreign powers cast an evil eye on us and if there is a war, we will become victorious,” Singh stated throughout an occasion organised to commemorate ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ right here.

    He stated that India defeated Pakistan in all of the wars since 1947 and after bitter defeat, they engineered proxy wars.

    “After tasting defeats in direct wars of 1965 and 1971, Pakistan adopted the path of proxy war. For over two decades, it has tried to ‘bleed India with a thousand cuts’. But, time and again, our brave soldiers have shown that no one can disturb the unity, integrity and sovereignty of India,” Singh stated, assuring the nation that the armed forces are able to face all future challenges.

    A powerful and assured new India is well-equipped to offer a befitting reply to anybody who casts an evil eye, he stated.

    “India has become a strong and confident nation which is well-equipped to protect its people from anyone who tries to cast an evil eye on us,” the defence minister stated.

    Singh stated that throughout the wars with Pakistan and China, folks of Jammu and Kashmir stood by their forces. “Whether one is Hindu or Muslim, all stood by their forces. We cannot forget,” he stated.

    Paying tributes to the liberty fighters and the armed forces personnel who’ve laid down their lives since Independence within the service of the nation, Singh said that it was the spirit of nationwide delight on the core of their values that protected the unity and integrity of India.

    He asserted that the only real intention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led authorities is to safeguard the pursuits of the nation and it has taken a sequence of steps to develop a self-reliant defence ecosystem that gives indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and gear to the armed forces to struggle all types of future wars.

    Sharing his views on the quite a few challenges confronted by India post-Independence, Singh stated your complete space of Jammu and Kashmir (J&Ok) and Ladakh grew to become the “main war theatre” throughout 1948, 1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999 wars, when enemies tried to solid an evil eye, however their plans had been thwarted by the gallant Indian troopers.

    The defence minister additionally spoke concerning the courageous deeds of Brigadier Usman and Major Somnath Sharma in 1948; Major Shaitan Singh’s valour in 1962; India’s historic victory in 1971 struggle and the contribution of Kargil bravehearts Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Manoj Pandey who laid down their lives to guard the unity and integrity of India and “continue to be an inspiration to the people, especially the youth”.

    He additionally paid respects to the Indian troopers who displayed unmatched bravery throughout the Galwan valley incident and ensured that the Indian tricolour continues to fly excessive.

    Singh remembered the then Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his management and phrases of encouragement to the armed forces personnel throughout the Kargil struggle regardless of quite a few challenges and worldwide strain.

    He additionally made particular point out of the assist prolonged by the folks of J&Ok to the armed forces, commending their dedication to safeguard the pursuits of the nation like all different states.

    The defence minister said that J&Ok will all the time be an integral a part of India and the federal government is making certain that the Union territory, like the remainder of the nation, touches newer heights of progress.

    Terming Article 370 as a synthetic authorized barrier, he asserted that its abrogation introduced a brand new daybreak of hope to the goals and aspirations of the folks of J&Ok, particularly the youth.

    The choice opened new avenues for the welfare of the folks and the UT is now progressing at a a lot sooner price, he stated.

    On PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan, the defence minister said that these areas are illegally occupied by Pakistan and a decision to free them has been unanimously handed within the Parliament of India.

    “PoK is a part of Indian territory and will continue to do so. How is it possible that Baba Amarnath (Lord Shiva’s form) is in India and Maa Sharda Shakti is across the Line of Control,” he stated.

    Referring to the Sharda Peeth which has the ruins of a temple to Hindu goddess Saraswati, also referred to as Sharda, Singh stated how can Shiv Saroop (Amarnath) be on this facet of J&Ok and Shakti Saroop (Sharda) in PoK facet. “God should give better sense to Pakistan. I cannot say beyond that,” he stated.

  • Highways inside 100 km of LoC, borders is not going to want inexperienced nod: Centre

     Environmental activists had opposed the draft notification issued in April to exempt border initiatives from environmental clearance, saying it could trigger environmental degradation.

  • Security forces alert to risk of drones from throughout border: BSF officer

    Threat of drones have been current in all places alongside the Indo-Pakistan border however safety forces are alert to foil any nefarious design from throughout the border and to make sure the safety of the individuals.

  • Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier killed in Pakistani firing alongside LoC in Rajouri

    Image Source : PTI Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier killed in Pakistani firing alongside LoC in Rajouri
    An Army soldier was killed on Wednesday in Pakistani firing alongside the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, a defence spokesperson stated. Sepoy Laxman, a resident of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, was the fourth soldier killed this 12 months in ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops alongside the LoC.

    “The Pakistan Army resorted to an unprovoked ceasefire violation on the LoC in Sundarbani sector of Rajouri. Our troops responded strongly to the enemy fire,” the spokesperson stated.

    He stated Laxman was critically injured within the firing and later succumbed to his accidents.

    “Sepoy Laxman was a brave, highly motivated and a sincere soldier. The nation will always remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty,” he stated.

    Earlier, three Army personnel had been killed in Pakistani firing alongside the LoC in January this 12 months.

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  • Centre nod for Chenab hydel undertaking regardless of Pakistan objections

    The Centre on Wednesday determined to go forward with the long-pending 850 megawatt Ratle hydroelectric energy undertaking on the river Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, regardless of objections raised by the Pakistan authorities over the identical.
    J&Okay Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha mentioned the approval for the Rs 5,822 crore undertaking got here at a cabinet assembly chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier within the day.
    To be constructed close to Drabshalla village in Kishtwar, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had laid the inspiration stone for the undertaking on June 25, 2013. However, the Pakistan authorities had objected to the development of the dam, claiming that it was not in conformity with the Indus Water Treaty.
    In August 2017, the World Bank allowed India to assemble the dam and the next yr, the erstwhile state authorities approached the Centre with a proposal to renew building.
    Accordingly, an MoU was signed between the National Hydel Power Corporation (NHPC) and the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDCL) within the presence of Modi at Vijaypur in Samba district on February 3, 2019 and work on the undertaking started in December 2019.

    Pakistan has approached the World Bank with contemporary protests, however the Centre has now determined to go forward with the development.
    On Wednesday, L-G Sinha mentioned the undertaking shall be a three way partnership between the NHPC and the JKSPDC having an fairness of 51 per cent and 49 per cent, respectively, and shall be accomplished in 5 years.
    The JKSPDCL fairness shall be paid by the Centre, he mentioned.
    The L-G mentioned the ability share of J&Okay from the undertaking will begin from 8 per cent and improve to 12 per cent within the twelfth yr. “It will be the first hydel power project in the country from which we will start getting power from the day it gets commissioned,” he mentioned.
    “If calculated in terms of money, Jammu and Kashmir will get electricity worth Rs 5,289 crore free of cost,” he mentioned, including that the Union Territory can even get water utilization expenses price Rs 9,581 crore over a interval of 40 years.
    The L-G mentioned the undertaking will generate direct and oblique jobs for 4,000 folks along with the two,000 jobs created instantly and not directly within the commissioning of the 540 MW Kwar hydroelectric energy undertaking on the Chenab, the MoU for which was signed just lately.