Lt Gen Ds Hooda

For Captain Tushar Mahajan to join the Army and kill militants was his childhood dream

Describing Mahajan as a naughty child who was loved by all, the retired principal said even though he has lost his son, Mahajan has made the entire nation, especially his hometown proud.

Blame it on social media: Army worried over rising number of Kashmir youths joining terror outfits

The Army commander felt that "alienation and lack of opportunity" were the reasons for Kashmiri youths picking up gun.

No cross-border infiltration took place in Kashmir this year: Indian Army

Jammu and Kashmir's top Army commander on Monday said no cross-border infiltration took place this year in the state.

Rededicate yourself to the nation: Lt Gen Hooda tells Northern Command troops

In his message during the 67th Army Day celebrations at the Northern Command today, Lt Gen Hooda extended his greetings and good wishes to all the ranks, veterans and civilian employees and their families working under his command, the spokesman said.

Army cautions personnel, veterans about Facebook messages

The army also asked both serving personnel and veterans who are users of social media to be more responsible while forwarding mails which may affect the image of the force.

Army battles misinformation on social media

It all began with Northern Army Commander Lt Gen DS Hooda admitting to the "mistake" by his personnel in killing of two civilians in Kashmir last month.

Army chief visits J&K forward areas ahead of second phase polling

General Suhag also inspected the recoveries of weapons and IEDs made during the counter-insurgency operations.

Situation on LAC peaceful: Northern Army chief

The army commander said the force is prepared for the contingencies which may arise in the wake of the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Lt Gen Hooda takes over as Northern Command Chief

The Lt General was commissioned into the 4th Gorkha Rifles in 1976 and has extensive staff and command exposure, a defence spokesperson said today.