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J&K: 3 jawans commit suicide

J&K: 3 jawans commit suicide

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The reason behind the suicides is believed to be stress, they said adding that separate cases have been registered in this regard.

Where Is This Missing Soldier?

Where Is This Missing Soldier?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Javaid Ahmed Wani, a 25-year-old Indian Army jawan, has been reported missing from Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again, jawan injured

Pakistan violates ceasefire again, jawan injured

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops resorted to firing on Indian forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district, leaving a jawan injured. "There was firing from heavy weapons and attacks on forward posts along the LoC in Krishnagati sector of Poonch district at approximately 10 pm on Wednesday night," a senior army officer said on Thursday. The cross-border firing continued for a brief period, he said.

J-K flashflood: Hope fades for missing as rescue ops enter Day 3

J-K flashflood: Hope fades for missing as rescue ops enter Day 3

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Rescue operations continue in Kishtwar, J&K, following a devastating cloudburst. Anxious relatives cling to fading hope as the search for the missing enters its third day.

J-K police intensify search for missing soldier, examine call details

J-K police intensify search for missing soldier, examine call details

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir police questioned a dozen of persons and examined the call details of army jawan Javaid Ahmad Wani who went missing a couple of days ago from his native Kulgam district while on leave, officials said on Monday.

Assam: Jawan shoots colleague dead, kills self

Assam: Jawan shoots colleague dead, kills self

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

An army jawan shot his colleague dead and injured seven others before killing himself in an army camp in upper Assam's Dibrugarh district on Sunday.

Himachal cloudburst toll rises to 13, searches on for 40 missing

Himachal cloudburst toll rises to 13, searches on for 40 missing

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Over 40 people are still missing after a series of cloudbursts occurred in Kullu's Nirmand, Sainj and Malana, Mandi's Padhar and Shimla's Rampur subdivision on the night of July 31 and wreaked havoc.

5 terrorists killed, 2 jawans injured in encounter in Kupwara

5 terrorists killed, 2 jawans injured in encounter in Kupwara

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Five militants were killed in a day-long fierce gunfight in frontier north Kashmir Kupwara district on Saturday.

J&K: Jawan kills self

J&K: Jawan kills self

Rediff.com16 Sep 2007

An army jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with a service rifle in Jammu district on Sunday.

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'I needed a lot of elements for this character, and I realised that Kartik definitely had the raw material to play Chandu Champion.'

UP CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for slain jawan's kin

UP CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for slain jawan's kin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday announced a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the next of the kin of an army jawan, who was killed by eve teasers in Meerut.

Three jawans injured in blast

Three jawans injured in blast

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

Cong launches 'Jay Jawan' campaign against Agnipath for justice to 1.5L youths

Cong launches 'Jay Jawan' campaign against Agnipath for justice to 1.5L youths

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Gandhi launched the campaign on the eighteenth day of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Bihar.

1 jawan killed, 3 hurt in IED blast along LoC

1 jawan killed, 3 hurt in IED blast along LoC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

An army jawan was killed and three others injured in a blast triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device attack along LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mrs Gandhi's power ebbed and peaked with the times. Mr Modi's has almost been constant, barring the few months of hard dip after the 240 seats of 2024, points out Shekhar Gupta.

2 security personnel injured in gunfight in Manipur

2 security personnel injured in gunfight in Manipur

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The gunfight broke out in Phoubakchao Ikhai area, around 50 km from state capital Imphal, on Thursday morning and continued for around 15 hours till late at night, when the insurgents fled the area.

2 jawans commit suicide in J&K

2 jawans commit suicide in J&K

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Havaldar Jaspal Singh of 14 Sikh Light Infantry shot himself with his service rifle at an army camp in Pargwal area on Saturday night, Defence Spokesman Col S D Goswami said. The jawan died on the spot, he said, adding the body has been sent to his native Patiala city for last rites.

11, 13, 15. Number Of Days India Took To Act Against Pakistan

11, 13, 15. Number Of Days India Took To Act Against Pakistan

Rediff.com7 May 2025

11, 13, 15 are not some random odd numbers but the number of days that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to act against Pakistani terror strikes on Indian soil.

In a first, jawans to participate in PM-led military commanders' meet

In a first, jawans to participate in PM-led military commanders' meet

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

For the first time, jawans from armed forces would be taking part in the Combined Commanders' Conference to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this week.

1 army jawan killed, 2 terrorists gunned down in J-K encounter

1 army jawan killed, 2 terrorists gunned down in J-K encounter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

One soldier was killed and another wounded in the encounter. The injured trooper was evacuated to hospital for treatment.

2 jawans killed as terrorists attack Army convoy

2 jawans killed as terrorists attack Army convoy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

A hunt is underway to nab the terrorists who carried out the attack.

Terrorists attack army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier martyred

Terrorists attack army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier martyred

Rediff.com28 May 2018

One civilian was also killed after he caught in the crossfire.

Jawan arrested with 2 grenades at Srinagar airport

Jawan arrested with 2 grenades at Srinagar airport

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Bhopal Mukhiya of JAK Rifles, who is posted at Uri, was taken into custody after two hand grenades were recovered from his possession during search at the main gate of the airport

Army soldier, BSF jawan killed in Pakistan firing

Army soldier, BSF jawan killed in Pakistan firing

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

"Our troops retaliated in adequate measure to the Pakistani aggression," an army official said.

Jawan killed in firing from across border

Jawan killed in firing from across border

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

An army jawan was killed in firing from across the border along the Line of Control in Poonch district on Tuesday.

2 Indian jawans killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

2 Indian jawans killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Two army jawans were killed on Monday as Pakistani troops pounded Indian positions with mortars and machine guns in Gurez sector in Kashmir along the Line of Control in yet another ceasefire violation.

1 jawan dead, 1 injured after avalanche hits Siachen

1 jawan dead, 1 injured after avalanche hits Siachen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

A patrol party came under the avalanche at Turtuk area of Siachen, the highest battleground in the world

Major terror attack on Army post, VDG's house foiled in J-K's Rajouri

Major terror attack on Army post, VDG's house foiled in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Army troops thwarted a terrorist attack on a security post and house of a village defence guard (VDG) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district early Monday morning, officials said.

Jawan dies in accidental firing in Rajouri

Jawan dies in accidental firing in Rajouri

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

An army jawan was Tuesday killed in accidental firing in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police official said.

J&K: 2 jawans killed in ultra attack

J&K: 2 jawans killed in ultra attack

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

The two militants apparently were in military uniforms.

Jawan commits suicide in J&K

Jawan commits suicide in J&K

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Sepoy M Rajesh, who was on guard duty, shot himself with his service rifle early on Monday morning, said the sources.

Jawan killed in gun-battle with Manipur rebels

Jawan killed in gun-battle with Manipur rebels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

A UNLF spokesman, however, told local media that MPA insurgents had killed at least five security personnel and injured eight others but this was denied by security officials

4 terrorists killed, 3 jawans, cop hurt in encounter

4 terrorists killed, 3 jawans, cop hurt in encounter

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by firing mortar shells and small arms along the LoC in Poonch around 8 am on Monday.

2 encounters on in J&K, two army men killed

2 encounters on in J&K, two army men killed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Two army jawans have been killed while foiling an infiltration bid by terrorists from across the border in Keran sector of North Kashmir's Kupwara district, a defence spokesman said on Monday. Another gunbattle is on in Pulwama district of South Kashmir

Pahalgam attack: India bans Pak PM Sharif's official YouTube channel

Pahalgam attack: India bans Pak PM Sharif's official YouTube channel

Rediff.com3 May 2025

When searched for his account, YouTube displays an error message.

Girl raped by jawans, magisterial inquiry ordered

Girl raped by jawans, magisterial inquiry ordered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Two jawans reportedly went to the residence of a private medical practitioner in Gossaigaon sub-division and raped a 21-year-old girl who was undergoing treatment for mental problems, in Assam.

Fresh avalanche in Kashmir Valley kills jawan

Fresh avalanche in Kashmir Valley kills jawan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

A fresh avalanche hit Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, killing an army jawan in Kupwara district; a day after 17 armymen met a similar fate during a winter warfare training exercise.

Two BSF posts to be renamed after Operation Sindoor martyrs

Two BSF posts to be renamed after Operation Sindoor martyrs

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Chawdhary announced this after laying a wreath at the Amar Prahari memorial at the BS Headquarters in Jammu in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.

PIX: Katrina Kaif visits jawans in Jammu

PIX: Katrina Kaif visits jawans in Jammu

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Katrina Kaif visited army jawans at Naushera, 130 kms from Jammu, for the Independence Day.

When India Threatened Lahore To Stop Pakistan's Moves In J&K

When India Threatened Lahore To Stop Pakistan's Moves In J&K

Rediff.com28 May 2025

In what was perhaps the most critical meeting before full-scale war broke out, Shastri defined India's immediate war objectives to his defence minister, army, and air force chiefs: 'To defend against Pakistan's attempts to grab Kashmir by force and to make it abundantly clear that Pakistan would never be allowed to wrest Kashmir from India; To destroy the offensive power of Pakistan's armed forces...' A fascinating excerpt from Shiv Kunal Verma's must-read 1965: A Western Sunrise India's War With Pakistan.