Dr Simrit Kahlon Age does not diminish a father’s urge to protect his son; this has been amply proved by Farooq Abdullah, the patron of the National Conference of Jammu and Kashmir that is sitting in opposition and not liking it one bit. In an immature bid to boost the withering relevance of his son, Omar Abdullah, Farooq Abdullah has made some controversial statements in the … [Read more...] about Farooq Abdullah’s sensationalist statements are in bad taste
Indian Army
Brave heart Colonel martyred in counter terrorist operations in Kashmir
Defenceinfo Bureau Report Colonel Santosh Mahadik, SM, the Commanding Officer (CO) of 41 Rashtriya Rifles was killed in a fierce encounter with terrorists who had infiltrated from across the border and were hiding in the Manigah forests of district Kupwara, North Kashmir. The officer made the supreme sacrifice while leading his troops in the operation from the front. Even as … [Read more...] about Brave heart Colonel martyred in counter terrorist operations in Kashmir
Flood relief in Kashmir: How human spirit prevailed
Jasmine Brar On 07 September 2014 the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir launched Operation Megh Rahat to meet the challenge posed by devastating floods in Srinagar city and some other parts of the state. Many parts of the state, particularly Srinagar, witnessed unprecedented rain in August-September 2014. The long incessant rains led to a flood situation in the first week of … [Read more...] about Flood relief in Kashmir: How human spirit prevailed
Remembering Operation Gibralter
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Fifty year back, in this time of the year, Pakistan made yet another attempt to wrest Kashmir from India. On August, 05, 1965, two young shepherds, Mohammad Din (In the vicinity of Gulmarg) and Wazir Mohommad (In the Mendhar sector) were approached by suspicious looking men in “Salwar Kameez’ and offered bribes for help and information. The patriotic Gujjar … [Read more...] about Remembering Operation Gibralter
Northern Command Brave hearts conferred gallantry awards.
Defenceinfo Bureau Report On the occasion of 69th Independence Day, one Kirti Chakra, three Shaurya Chakras, 23 Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 15 Mention in Dispatches were conferred on officers and men of the Northern Command for display of exemplary courage and dedication to duty. The Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra are the second and third highest gallantry awards respectively … [Read more...] about Northern Command Brave hearts conferred gallantry awards.