News for 'Director General of Jammu'

No one willing to take up JeM leadership in the Valley: Army

No one willing to take up JeM leadership in the Valley: Army

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Army said after the Pulwama terror attack the security forces launched an offensive against the JeM.

Anti-encroachment drive intensified in Kashmir

Anti-encroachment drive intensified in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The anti-encroachment drive by Jammu and Kashmir administration intensified on Saturday as the land illegally occupied by 'influential persons' was retrieved at many places in the valley, officials said.

No need to panic: Experts as Covid cases rise among kids

No need to panic: Experts as Covid cases rise among kids

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Kids mostly have mild illnesses and recover with just symptomatic treatment.

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

General Bajwa, unlike many of his predecessors, believes the Pakistan army's long-term interests lie in reducing tensions with India, reports Ajai Shukla.

PoK terror camps hit by Covid, Kashmiri trainees may die: J-K DGP

PoK terror camps hit by Covid, Kashmiri trainees may die: J-K DGP

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The revelation has come as intelligence agencies, too, say Pakistan is pushing terrorists infected with COVID-19 into Kashmir.

'Terrorist camps exist in PoK and Pakistan'

'Terrorist camps exist in PoK and Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

Mudasir has revealed certain details about the LeT and the direct hand of the Pakistani agencies in training terrorists and organising subversive activities in Kashmir.

BSF, Pakistan Rangers hold meeting for peace at border area

BSF, Pakistan Rangers hold meeting for peace at border area

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

It was further decided that the next Sector Commander level meeting will be held on June 21 2018.

J-K admin denies including non-locals to voter list

J-K admin denies including non-locals to voter list

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The clarification was issued through an advertisement in local dailies after facing political backlash, including from parties perceived close to the government.

250 terrorists waiting across LoC, Army steps up vigil to counter intrusion

250 terrorists waiting across LoC, Army steps up vigil to counter intrusion

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

For the soldiers at this frontier, it's a battle that has to be fought on two fronts -- hostile neighbour and harsh winter, which is approaching.

Militancy is 'deception': Militant who surrendered during encounter

Militancy is 'deception': Militant who surrendered during encounter

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Khawar Sultan Mir, a resident of the Drangbal area of Pampore in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, laid down his arms before the security forces during the encounter at Lalpora in Pampore, in which two terrorists were killed.

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following the arrest of a top terrorist who had made a video of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's office, it has come to light that Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad is planning a strike in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday.

Kashmir situation: Airlines waive cancellation fees

Kashmir situation: Airlines waive cancellation fees

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The DGCA advised airlines to remain ready to operate additional flights from the Srinagar airport if the need arises.

BSF jawan shot dead by terrorists inside his house in Kashmir

BSF jawan shot dead by terrorists inside his house in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The constable, Rameez Parrey, had come home on holiday a few days ago.

Top LeT terrorist among 3 killed in encounter in Baramulla

Top LeT terrorist among 3 killed in encounter in Baramulla

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

One of the most wanted terrorist, Mudasir Pandit, and a Pakistani ultra were among the three terrorist killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said.

Yogi terms Bulandshahr violence as an 'accident', 3 cops transferred

Yogi terms Bulandshahr violence as an 'accident', 3 cops transferred

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Additional Director General Intelligence SB Shiradkar had Friday submitted a report on the violence.

Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The director general-level talks between border forces of India and Pakistan kicks off on Thursday days after parleys between their national security advisers were cancelled with the host nation set to flag the "most important" issue of ceasefire violations and cross-border infiltration.

NIA takes over Pulwama attack probe

NIA takes over Pulwama attack probe

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The agency has re-registered the case and formed a team to investigate the terror strike.

Women's commission to have power to arrest?

Women's commission to have power to arrest?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Government is mulling giving punitive powers to arrest, search and seize to National Commission for Women in matters of domestic violence, police apathy and sexual harassment at work place and plans to extend NCW's jurisdiction to Jammu and Kashmir.

Two 'Hizb terrorists' nabbed in Himachal

Two 'Hizb terrorists' nabbed in Himachal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Two suspected Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, masquerading as labourers, were arrested by the Himachal Pradesh Police in Kotla area in Kangra district of the hill state in the wee hours on Wednesday.

Lt Col's plea against social media ban to be heard in-camera

Lt Col's plea against social media ban to be heard in-camera

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The high court conducted the hearing in-camera after the counsel for the Centre requested for it on the ground that it was a very sensitive decision taken by the Army and the inputs cannot be made public.

J&K: Hizbul top commanders among 6 ultras held

J&K: Hizbul top commanders among 6 ultras held

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

A Hizbul Mujahideen module, responsible for causing car and hand grenade blasts in the Valley was jointly busted by the Jammu and Kashmir police and Central Reserve Police Force.

Pak violated ceasefire 3,800 times along LoC this yr: MEA

Pak violated ceasefire 3,800 times along LoC this yr: MEA

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Pakistani forces have continued to engage in unprovoked ceasefire violations, often from civilian areas, to support infiltration of terrorists across the LoC.

1300 cops killed in J&K counter insurgency ops

1300 cops killed in J&K counter insurgency ops

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The Jammu and Kashmir police has lost 898 officers and jawans besides 470 special police officers (SPO) in past two decades while fighting the militancy in the Valley . Director General of Police, Kuldeep Khuda said this while speaking on the occasion of releasing of Parakaram Padak medals to 463 jawans and officers of the police.

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also joined Bharat Jodo Yatra in Seelampur.

Militants attack IAS officer in J&K

Militants attack IAS officer in J&K

Rediff.com30 Nov 2003

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The high court said he has a choice to make and asked him to delete his FB account as the policy to ban the use of social networking platforms for army personnel was taken keeping in view the security of the nation.

Rainfall 7% below normal in July: IMD

Rainfall 7% below normal in July: IMD

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The rainfall in July was minus seven per cent which comes to around 93 per cent of the Long Period Average, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

2 villagers, who nabbed Pak terrorist, recommended for Shaurya Chakra

2 villagers, who nabbed Pak terrorist, recommended for Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The police also issued appointment orders to the duo who were taken hostage by the terrorist while looking for an escape route.

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

No untoward incident in J-K: DGP on Rahul's charge

No untoward incident in J-K: DGP on Rahul's charge

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Minutes after Gandhi made the statement, the Srinagar Police also tweeted that the situation was peaceful.

Over 2000 ceasefire violations by Pak along LoC this year

Over 2000 ceasefire violations by Pak along LoC this year

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The year 2019 witnessed a total of 3,168 ceasefire violations against 1,629 in 2018.

Security forces must not be complacent: PM

Security forces must not be complacent: PM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

The prime minister's remarks came a day after Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil spoke of terror threats to the country's vital installations.

ITBP's new team to man water bodies near China

ITBP's new team to man water bodies near China

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police, deployed along the country's border with China, on Tuesday announced the formation of its water wing to man lakes, rivers and hot springs in the Himalayan region. The water wing will help the border force man the Pangong Lake, whose one-third portion is in north of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, Indus River and some of the hot springs and rivers in northeast. This was announced by Director General of ITBP R K Bhatia.

Challenges To Opposition Unity Continue

Challenges To Opposition Unity Continue

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Congress is planning to call a meeting of Opposition parties in May. It is possible to keep all possibilities open in case Karnataka yields a hung House, leading to a recalibrated Opposition.

Situation in J-K 'very good', improving further: CRPF DG

Situation in J-K 'very good', improving further: CRPF DG

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

He said 162 terrorists and Maoists were killed across the country in 2021-22.

Dismissed army soldier caught spying for ISI

Dismissed army soldier caught spying for ISI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The ISI operative was in Patna to collect information about the Ordnance factory at Rajgir in Nalanda district.

Disconnect between Pak army HQ and troops along LoC: Indian DGMO

Disconnect between Pak army HQ and troops along LoC: Indian DGMO

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Citing various incidents, Bhatt said that Pakistani troops resort to heavy firing without provocation, they said.

Terrorists disfigured faces of 6 cops killed in ambush in J-K

Terrorists disfigured faces of 6 cops killed in ambush in J-K

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Six policemen, including a sub-inspector, were killed at Achabal in Anantnag district of South Kashmir after terrorists ambushed a police party on Friday.

Separatist leader's son among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Separatist leader's son among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Junaid Ashraf Khan 'Sehrai' whose father is chairman of the separatist conglomerate Tehrek-e-Hurriyat, was killed in the encounter.