News for 'Udhampur'

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

Train services partially resume in flood-hit Kashmir Valley

Train services partially resume in flood-hit Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

After remaining disrupted for 11 days, Railways today partially resumed train services in Kashmir Valley following restoration of tracks damaged by flood waters.

'Black day for Kashmir and the nation'

'Black day for Kashmir and the nation'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'The people of Jammu and Kashmir are your own people. Do not use them as cannon fodder in your laboratory.'

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.

Special trains for Armed Forces, women

Special trains for Armed Forces, women

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railways will launch special trains for defence personnel, women and common people.

Pakistan terrorist Naved to undergo lie detector test on Tuesday

Pakistan terrorist Naved to undergo lie detector test on Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The lie detector test on Naved, who is in NIA custody till August 24, be carried out at 11 am on Tuesday at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory in CGO complex, after his interrogators claimed he was lying on many accounts.

In denial mode, Pakistan demands proof of terrorist Naved's nationality

In denial mode, Pakistan demands proof of terrorist Naved's nationality

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

We have repeatedly asked India to refrain from accusations, says Pakistan's foreign office

Civilian traffic curbs on Srinagar highway lifted

Civilian traffic curbs on Srinagar highway lifted

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The restriction will continue between Srinagar and Udhampur on the NH-44 as earlier.

J&K: Jawan found hanging in army camp

J&K: Jawan found hanging in army camp

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

An army jawan was found hanging in a military station in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said in Jammu on Tuesday.

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has foiled a major terror plan during the festival season with the arrest of a 40-year-old Pakistani terrorist who has Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links and had been living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

Azhar, Saeed, Dawood declared terrorists under amended UAPA

Azhar, Saeed, Dawood declared terrorists under amended UAPA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

They are the first to be declared terrorists under the new anti-law, a home ministry official said.

28 dead in J&K bus accident

28 dead in J&K bus accident

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

The bus was on its way to Udhampur town from Ramnagar when it skidded off the road and fell into the 300-ft gorge at Barman at around 1145 am.

Kashmir solution has begun, says Anupam Kher

Kashmir solution has begun, says Anupam Kher

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kher reportedly had earlier said that all the issues in the valley will be resolved if Article 370, which provides special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir is abolished.

Govt releases new map showing UTs of J-K, Ladakh

Govt releases new map showing UTs of J-K, Ladakh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

In a statement, the ministry of home affairs said the UT of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh while the rest of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

NIA's most wanted militant killed in encounter in Pulwama

NIA's most wanted militant killed in encounter in Pulwama

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The encounter broke out as security forces were conducting search operations in Puchal area of Awantipora and hots were heard from nearby Goripora village, an official said.

India celebrates 50 years of victory in 1971 war

India celebrates 50 years of victory in 1971 war

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the valour and sacrifices of Bangladeshi freedom fighters and Indian armed forces on the 50th anniversary of the occasion 'Vijay Diwas'.

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

10 damning details Naved gave that nail Pakistan

10 damning details Naved gave that nail Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Mohammad Naved Yakub Naved, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist who was captured alive after the attack on the BSF convoy in Udhampur, has been giving his interrogators vital information on how the terror industry thrives in parts of Pakistan.

Avalanche traps 10 Indian army soldiers in Siachen

Avalanche traps 10 Indian army soldiers in Siachen

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

One JCO and 9 other ranks of the Indian Army came under the avalanche.

Two ultras killed, 25-hour long op ends

Two ultras killed, 25-hour long op ends

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militants, who were holed up in a house, were killed on Monday after a 25-hour long gunbattle with security forces in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Probe into sexual exploitation of Bihar cops

Probe into sexual exploitation of Bihar cops

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar told mediapersons in Patna on Tuesday that investigation had begun into the case and a team of state police had left for Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir where the personnel, recruited recently, were undergoing training. He said the Border Security Force had pleaded that the recruits deserted the training camp because of the rigorous training.

GoM reviews coronavirus situation across India

GoM reviews coronavirus situation across India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Government sources said the ministers deliberated on various arrangements being made to deal with increasing cases of coronavirus cases as well as to ensure adequate supplies of medicine and essential commodities during the lockdown.

Day curfew lifted in Jammu

Day curfew lifted in Jammu

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Day curfew was lifted on Thursday in Jammu and Udhampur districts, while it was relaxed for varying periods in other areas of Jammu province, which was reeling under massive protests over the Amarnath land row. Curfew, which was reimposed in Jammu on Wednesday on the third and final day of 'Jail Bharo Andolan' of Shri Amarnath Yatra Sangarsh Samiti, was lifted for the day from 5 am to 8 pm on Thursday, official sources said.

2 jawans martyred as army foils infiltration bid in J&K

2 jawans martyred as army foils infiltration bid in J&K

Rediff.com20 May 2017

An infiltration bid was foiled by alert troops along the LoC in Naugam sector

Bus that terrorists attacked got isolated from a convoy: BSF

Bus that terrorists attacked got isolated from a convoy: BSF

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The Border Security Force on Thursday said it was not privy to any "specific" intelligence input about the terrorist strike in Udhampur on a bus ferrying 44 unarmed personnel that had got "isolated" from a convoy with the lone armed soldier on board staving off the attackers who tried to enter the vehicle.

J&K arms licenses case: More than what meets the eye

J&K arms licenses case: More than what meets the eye

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'The bureaucracy in J&K feel completely disowned by the Centre.' 'The majority of officers under the scanner have not committed any irregularities and the Centre knows that.'

5-phase polls in Jharkhand, J&K from Nov 25; Counting on Dec 23

5-phase polls in Jharkhand, J&K from Nov 25; Counting on Dec 23

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

The Election Commission on Saturday announced five-phase election dates for Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir

Over 50% turnout in 4th phase of J-K civic polls

Over 50% turnout in 4th phase of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Poonch district of Jammu region recorded the highest turnout at 75.42 per cent. Ganderbal district recorded the highest polling in Kashmir valley at 56.28 per cent.

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The spies revealed that they were tasked by the ISI officer to revive militancy in Jammu by recruiting youth in the region.

16 dead as cloudbursts hit J-K, Himachal, Ladakh

16 dead as cloudbursts hit J-K, Himachal, Ladakh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

A series of flash floods in Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh killed at least 16 people on Wednesday and damaged several residential houses, standing crops and a mini power plant, officials said.

Top LeT commander arrested in J&K

Top LeT commander arrested in J&K

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

A self-styled area commander of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba has been arrested in Udhampur district, official sources said on Monday.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

4 Harkat militants killed in Kashmir

4 Harkat militants killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The operation was still on when reports last came in from the area.

Union ministers to visit Kashmir, discuss positive impact of 370 move

Union ministers to visit Kashmir, discuss positive impact of 370 move

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

36 Union ministers will visit different districts in both the divisions of the Union Territory starting from January 18 to January 24 and the home ministry is coordinating it, the sources said.

Prohibitory orders lifted in 5 J-K districts; schools, colleges reopen

Prohibitory orders lifted in 5 J-K districts; schools, colleges reopen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

All the market places and shops reopened and traffic has resumed as normal in all these districts bringing much relief to the people.

Two LeT militants shot dead in J&K

Two LeT militants shot dead in J&K

Rediff.com29 May 2005

The police on Sunday shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants in an encounter in Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said.

Rail service for Vaishno Devi pilgrims to start soon

Rail service for Vaishno Devi pilgrims to start soon

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Specially designed coaches for adverse weather conditions have been inducted for rail travel in Kashmir Valley.

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge aims to boost connectivity to the Kashmir Valley and it is being constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project

Aim is to win the hearts of people of J&K: PM Modi at Katra train launch

Aim is to win the hearts of people of J&K: PM Modi at Katra train launch

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

While inaugurating the 25-km long train, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was his government's duty to ensure the development of the region and ensured that the task would be achieved. Mukhtar Ahmad reports.