News for 'udhampur'

J&K: Ultras kill 3 of family, Hizb leader killed

J&K: Ultras kill 3 of family, Hizb leader killed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Gami, whose family was killed by militants, used to be a special police officer.

India has photos, details of Pak terrorist's kin, friends

India has photos, details of Pak terrorist's kin, friends

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Twenty-four pages of a 39-page dossier prepared by India are devoted to the photographs and Google Maps locations of Naved's residence.

Militant Naved brought to capital; will undergo lie detection test

Militant Naved brought to capital; will undergo lie detection test

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

After sustained questioning for nearly eight days, alleged Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Naved Yakub was brought to New Delhi on Thursday amid tight security and will be subjected to a lie detection test.

2 arrested for helping Pakistani terrorist Naved

2 arrested for helping Pakistani terrorist Naved

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Official sources said the first one was the truck driver who drove them to Samroli in Udhampur from Kulgam and other one was a bakery owner at Pulwama.

29 washed away in Uttaranchal flash flood

29 washed away in Uttaranchal flash flood

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

The floods occurred in Akrouli village in Udham Singh Nagar when Kailashu River overflowed.

Heavy rains kill 3 in Jammu, flood alert in central Kashmir

Heavy rains kill 3 in Jammu, flood alert in central Kashmir

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended due to lurking threat of floods in the Valley, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded, officials said.

3 soldiers killed on LoC as Modi-Sharif shake hands in Nepal

3 soldiers killed on LoC as Modi-Sharif shake hands in Nepal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

It's troubling times at the Line of Control with the Indian Army personnel fighting off terrorists who have been trying to infiltrate into India. On Thursday morning, a jawan was killed and three others were injured after a fierce gunbattle broke out between security forces and the terrorists who had sneaked into Arnia border sector while another infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control in Rajouri district.

Top LeT commander killed in Kashmir

Top LeT commander killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Top Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Abu Qasim was gunned down on Thursday in Kashmir.

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The driver and the cleaner of the truck escaped when the truck was stopped by police and CRPF personnel. But the occupants opened fire. One terrorist was killed in retaliatory fire. 2 others who escaped were neutralised later.

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'Captain Vikram Batra, PVC and his unit 13 Jak Rif did stand out because of the sheer magnitude of the task allotted to them but also the exceptional professionalism with which it was executed and completed,' recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Amarnath yatra on terror radar, says army

Amarnath yatra on terror radar, says army

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The army has received inputs that terrorists might try to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra scheduled to commence from June 28, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt General K T Parnaik said Monday.

Coming Up: Women Power in J&K

Coming Up: Women Power in J&K

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Women will have a decisive say as chairpersons in seven of Jammu and Kashmir's 20 districts.

Pak intensifying efforts to push infiltrators in J-K: Army

Pak intensifying efforts to push infiltrators in J-K: Army

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Lt Gen Singh also said necessary security arrangements had been put in place to ensure peace and security.

Kalam to visit LoC

Kalam to visit LoC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

President Kalam will arrive at the Northern Command headquarters in Udhampur on May 3, where top army officers would receive him, official sources said.

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The awards were presented by Northern Army commander Lt Gen D Anbu at an investiture ceremony.

Army Captain killed in Siachen avalanche; 15 soldiers rescued

Army Captain killed in Siachen avalanche; 15 soldiers rescued

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

An Army Captain lost his life while 15 other soldiers were rescued after an avalanche struck a patrol party in Siachen Glacier in Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'This week will be crucial and we are prepared.'

J&K residents protest against IED blast

J&K residents protest against IED blast

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

A 13-year-old girl was killed in the blast, which was targeted at an army convoy.

Chopper makes emergency landing in Vaishnodevi hills

Chopper makes emergency landing in Vaishnodevi hills

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Seven persons, including the pilot, were injured when a Pawan Hans helicopter carrying Vaishnodevi pilgrims, made an emergency landing in Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir following a technical fault detected soon after take-off.

Omar Abdullah to tender resignation on Wednesday

Omar Abdullah to tender resignation on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will submit his resignation on Wednesday when he will make a customary call on state Governor N N Vohra.

Will continue to help Kashmiris in their freedom struggle: Pakistan envoy

Will continue to help Kashmiris in their freedom struggle: Pakistan envoy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Basit also dwelt on the challenges faced by Pakistan on the economic front and its "fight" against terrorism.

Arunachal to get first rail line this year

Arunachal to get first rail line this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Bansal said he would also pursue for the approval of projects identified as being of national importance, including the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh, Jammu-Poonch via Akhnoor, Tanakpur-Bageshwar and Parsuramkund-Rupai.

JK highway remains closed, 400 vehicles stranded

JK highway remains closed, 400 vehicles stranded

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Vehicular movement remained suspended on the 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, as over 400 vehicles and passengers were stranded at various places. "The highway was closed for traffic for the third day due to heavy snowfall and landslides at various places en route," a police official said.

5 terrorists killed in Kashmir as army foils infiltration bid

5 terrorists killed in Kashmir as army foils infiltration bid

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Two soldiers were also injured in the Uri operation.

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The project holds strategic significance as Zojila Pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway and remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall.

World's 30 highest railway bridges

World's 30 highest railway bridges

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

India will have the highest railway bridge in the world by 2016, over the river Chenab.

J-K govt declares entire Kashmir valley in red zone

J-K govt declares entire Kashmir valley in red zone

Rediff.com4 May 2020

In Jammu region, three districts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua are in red zone.

3 Hizbul terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

3 Hizbul terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Dadsara area of Tral on Wednesday night, following information about the presence of terrorists there, the official said.

Soldier killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Rajouri

Soldier killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Rajouri

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

24-year-old Rifleman Yash Paul, a resident of Mantalai village in Udhampur lost his life in cross-LoC firing.

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

Corruption case: Maj Gen under the scanner

Corruption case: Maj Gen under the scanner

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The Army has been hit by yet another corruption case with a Major General coming under the scanner for alleged financial irregularities during his stint at the Udhampur-based Northern Command.

Now, ink attack on J-K MLA Engineer Rashid for beef party

Now, ink attack on J-K MLA Engineer Rashid for beef party

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Rashid was at the Press Club in Delhi on Monday afternoon, when three men set upon him and threw black ink on him.

Army offers 8,500 doctors to fight coronavirus

Army offers 8,500 doctors to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The military is 'totally prepared to stand up to the demands made by the government and the people.'

4 high-profile cases will test Army's Northern Command

4 high-profile cases will test Army's Northern Command

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

The chief of Northern Command Lt Gen KT Parnaik -- has in a message to the rank and file made it clear that no deviation from laid-down procedures or indiscipline will be tolerated in his area of responsibility

The price India pays for its delayed rail projects

The price India pays for its delayed rail projects

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The government on said its ambitious Kashmir rail plan has the largest cost overrun of Rs 5,500 crore among those rail projects which have been delayed by more than a decade.

NIA chief to question captured Pakistani militant Naved

NIA chief to question captured Pakistani militant Naved

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

NIA chief Sharad Kumar will personally interrogate Lashkar-e-Tayiba's Pakistani militant Mohammed Naved Yakub, who was captured after Wednesday's attack on a Border Security Forces convoy and was on Tuesday remanded in the custody of the anti-terror agency by a Jammu court.

95% of J&K youth want to serve the nation: BSF exam topper

95% of J&K youth want to serve the nation: BSF exam topper

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

He admitted that the situation in the valley is grim, but asserted that positive mindset of youth there will pave the way for peace.

What J&K poll results means for BJP/NC/PDP

What J&K poll results means for BJP/NC/PDP

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

What the election demonstrated is that the BJP has a stranglehold on most of the Hindu votes in the Union territory, observes David Devadas.

Mishap kills 13 of marriage party in Kashmir

Mishap kills 13 of marriage party in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

At least 13 members of a marriage party were killed and 40 others injured, when the bus, in which they were travelling, skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Dudu in Udhampur district on Saturday evening, police said.

J-K block development council polls on Oct 24

J-K block development council polls on Oct 24

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The poll process for the second tier of the Panchayati Raj system will be completed by November 5, he said.