Northern Command

'Retired Pakistani Soldiers Among Terrorists Killed In Rajouri Encounter': Top Army Commander Vows To 'Wipe Out Terrorism From J&K In 1 Year'

Lt Gen Dwivedi said that the slain terrorists were involved in the killing of innocent civilians in Dangri, Kandi and Rajouri.

Nov 24, 2023, 14:20 PM IST

Toyota Hilux Fleet Delivered To Indian Army, Post Extensive Testing By Northern Command

A fleet of Toyota Hilux is delivered to Indian Army, after extensive testing by the Northern Command of the armed forces.

Jul 20, 2023, 17:38 PM IST

‘Indian army is ready..’: Top army official Upendra Dwivedi on POK

Terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir lack weapons, and the neighbouring country is sending consignments of pistols, grenades, and drugs via drones. We have identified the locations where those consignments are typically dropped, and we have begun to counter drone mechanisms - Commander states

Nov 22, 2022, 21:30 PM IST

Lt General Ranbir Singh reviews security in Eastern Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir

He said the Army Commander was accompanied by the Fire and Fury Corps Commander during the visit.

Apr 23, 2019, 20:19 PM IST

Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh reviews security situation at forward locations in Rajouri, Reasi Sectors

Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh was updated on the measures undertaken to ensure a secure environment in the region ahead of the Lok Sabha election 2019. 

 

Mar 22, 2019, 20:48 PM IST

Pakistan using social media to mobilise Kashmiri youth toward terrorism, warns Army

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh said that Pakistan is trying to develop narratives to alter public opinion in Kashmir. 

Feb 08, 2019, 06:24 AM IST

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh – the man behind surgical strikes - takes charge as chief of Northern Command

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh replaces Lt. Gen Devraj Anbu who took over as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff on Friday.

Jun 01, 2018, 22:22 PM IST

Seven militants killed as four Pakistan-aided infiltration bids foiled in 48 hours: Army

The Northern Command claimed that in the current year, 22 infiltration attempts have been foiled and 34 armed intruders have been eliminated along the LoC.

Jun 08, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

Three soldiers killed in Kashmir avalanche

Three of the five soldiers hit by an avalanche in Batalik sector in Jammu and Kashmir were found dead on Friday, the Indian Army said.

Apr 07, 2017, 14:14 PM IST

Army chief visits J&K, reviews security situation

Gen Rawat was received by top army officials and briefed by Commander Lt Gen Devraj Anbu.

Jan 05, 2017, 17:54 PM IST

Army chief General Dalbir Singh visits Udhampur and forward areas of Northern Command

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh visited Northern Command Headquarters at Udhampur and forward areas of White Knight Corps on Wednesday.

Dec 28, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

Indian Army's Northern Command briefs J&K Governor NN Vohra on security situation

Indian Army's Northern Command chief, Lt. Gen. Devraj Anbu on Thursday briefed Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra on the security situation in the state.

Dec 15, 2016, 20:01 PM IST

Army foils two infiltration bids in Kashmir

The Indian Army on Thursday said it foiled two infiltration bids from across the Line of Control (LoC) into Jammu and Kashmir during the last 18 hours.

Nov 24, 2016, 15:33 PM IST

Four terrorists neutralised in J&K's Naugam; 'Made in Pakistan' grenades, medicines recovered

At least four terrorists were eliminated as Indian Army foiled their infiltration bid in Naugam sector in Jammu and Kashmir even as Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire at Poonch sector today. 

Oct 08, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

Northern Army Commander reviews security in Kashmir

On a day when the army successfully foiled three infiltration bids along the Line of Control (LoC) in which one terrorist was killed in Naugam sector and eliminated three heavily armed terrorists in hinterland, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General DS Hooda visited the frontier area of Uri and reviewed security with the local commanders.

Oct 06, 2016, 18:41 PM IST

Army chief visits Northern Command after cross-LoC strike

Army Chief Dalbir Singh on Saturday visited the Northern Command based here to take stock of India's operational preparedness along the border in the wake of heightened tension in Indo-Pak ties following the surgical strike targeting terror camps across LoC.

Oct 01, 2016, 11:48 AM IST

Uri terror attack: As it happened

Terror struck an Army camp in North Kashmir's Uri town when militants stormed a battalion headquarters in the wee hours on Sunday.

Sep 18, 2016, 21:51 PM IST

No friction between Army, CRPF over Pampore ​operations: Northern Command

The Indian Army's Northern Command on Tuesday denied any friction between the army and the CRPF in handling the Pampore operations, in the wake of reports that the two forces were competing for credit for killing the two militants in the 48-hour long operation.

Jun 29, 2016, 00:05 AM IST

Army, CRPF squabble over who killed Pampore terrorists

Hardly had the guns fallen silent after fierce fighting during Saturday's ambush of a CRPF contingent by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore when a row erupted between the paramilitary force and the army over whose personnel killed the terrorists.

Jun 27, 2016, 22:42 PM IST

Wreath laying ceremony held for Kupwara braveheart Naik Gawade

Naik Gawade Pandurang Mahadev was martyred in a fierce encounter with five heavily armed terrorists on May 21.

May 23, 2016, 10:35 AM IST