IAF Issues RFI To Buy Indian Manufactured Anti-drone System
The Indian Air Force has issued a Request For Information (RFI) to avail at least 10 drones in order to counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The decision comes on June 28, to beef up the security in the wake of recent drone attacks in Jammu. As per the RFI, the anti-drone system must equip Laser Directed Energy Weapon and should be developed & manufactured in India.
Tags: anti-drone systems, IAF, jammu, Drone attck
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Another Drone Spotted in Jammu, 5 Drones In 3 Days
Following the two consecutive days of drone activities in Jammu, another drone is spotted at three different locations, Kunjwani, Sunjwan, and Kaluchak. According to the sources, the drone was witnessed at around 2:30 AM on June 29 but disappeared after some time. Earlier, two drone attacks were reported on June 27, and two were found hovering over Kaluchak military camp on June 28. However, the investigations are underway.
Tags: Drone, jammu, indian airforce, Drone Attack
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Alliance Air De-boards 4 'Unruly' Flyers For Ignoring COVID Norms
Complying with newly-introduced government direction, Alliance Air’s Jammu-Delhi flight on March 16 de-boarded four passengers for flouting COVID-19 norms. The airlines termed the passengers as 'unruly/disruptive passengers' as they repeatedly ignored cabin-crew’s warning on not wearing the mask properly. Later, they were handed over to security personnel at the Delhi Airport. Recently, the Director General of Civil Aviation had issued orders… read-more
Tags: Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport, jammu, Covid protocol
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Forces Foil Pulwama Like Attack On Its Anniversary; Recover 7 Kg IED
The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir thwarted a terrorist conspiracy as they recovered seven kilograms of IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosives on the second anniversary of the Pulwama attack. Reportedly, on the trace of recently arrested terrorists, the forces seized the explosives from a crowded bus stand in Kashmir. Two years ago, in the infamous Pulwama suicide bomb attack by Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM), the CRPF lost 40 personnel… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, jammu, Pulwana Attack, Pulwama, IED recovered
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3 Militants Killed During Attempt To Trespass; 4 Soldiers Injured
In a fight to prevent militants from crossing LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector, four soldiers have been injured. Meanwhile, three infiltrators were killed in the firing that happened on January 19. Reportedly, the Pakistani Army have supported the infiltrators in the Khour area to trespass. Moreover, they have not picked up the bodies of the dead terrorists that were lying on their side of the LoC.
Tags: Indian Army, Pakistan, Terrorists, jammu
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Union Minister Calls Vaishno Devi Visit "Sentimental Issue"; Urges Opposition To Allow Trains
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, while calling the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage a “religious and sentimental issue,” urged the opposition to allow the Jammu-destined trains to pass over Punjab. The protestors against the "Farm Laws" have blocked the railway tracks in Punjab rendering it impossible for trains to reach Katra, Jammu. He added that protestors have a right to protest but they should suspend it till the end of Navaratri festival… read-more
Tags: jammu, vaishnodevi, Punjab, Protests, Farm Bill
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Jammu: Women Found Dead In Reasi After Failing To Appear In UPSC Exam
A 25-year-old woman, who was supposed to appear for the UPSC exams in Jammu on October 4, was found dead in Reasi district, Jammu on October 5. The family of the deceased, Sonam Manhas, had lodged a missing complaint at the Parade police post after she did not return home. They also informed that she had failed to clear the Kashmir Administrative Services(KAS) exams. The police are awaiting postmortem results.
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