High-altitude unit spawned by Pahalgam attack, trained by AP’s Greyhounds Snow Leopards were raised to strengthen high-altitude operations, including mountain tops and ridges, the official said. The Markhor batches are trained for forests and rugged mountainous areas long used by terrorists as hideouts. Its name is derived from a Persian term meaning “snake eater,” symbolising…

Hydel power projects in J&K on fast track after Indus treaty abeyance: Omar India last year placed the IWT in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack as part of a series of measures announced by PM Narendra Modi, including the suspension of the decades-old water-sharing pact. The treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in…

7 killed as avalanche buries several vehicles at Zojila Pass The Zojila pass would earlier remain closed for nearly five months during winter, cutting off Ladakh from the rest of the country. However, with improved technology, advanced snow-clearance equipment and better planning, the pass remained open throughout this winter, barring four days, which the Border…

Mirwaiz meets Iranian envoy, calls Kashmir ‘little Iran’ The delegation condemned the war, which it said was “imposed” on Iran, and expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would prevail and peace and stability would be restored. Others who were part of the delegation included Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, Aga Syed Hassan Al-Mosvi, and Aga Syed Hadi AlMosvi, Aga…