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Rashtriya Rifles
The Rashtriya Rifles (RR; ) is a counter-insurgency force in India, formed in 1990, to specifically serve in the Jammu and Kashmir region. They also maintain public order by drawing powers from the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990 (AFSPA). The RR was raised by the Indian Army by reconstituting two corps (about 75,000 troops). Its personnel are provided by the Indian Army on deputation. The RR is commanded by an Additional Directorate General of Rashtriya Rifles (ADG RR). Crest The RR crest consists of the Ashoka Chakra and two crossed rifles with fixed bayonets. Beneath, in a banner, is emblazoned the RR's motto: ''Dridhta aur virta''. Organisation The RR units come under five "Counter Insurgency Force" (CIF) HQs. Each CIF is responsible for an area of the Kashmir Valley and Jammu Division. * Counter Insurgency Force (CIF) R / Romeo Force – Rajouri and Poonch * Counter Insurgency Force (CIF) D / Delta Force – Doda * Counter Insurgency Force ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Doda District
Doda is a district in the eastern part of Jammu Division in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The district consists of 18 tehsils viz. Thathri, Bhaderwah, Doda, Mohalla, Bhagwa, Assar, Bhalla, Gundna, Marmat, Kahara, Gandoh (Bhalessa), Bhella, Bharth Bagla, Chiralla, Chilly Pingal, Phagsoo and Kastigarh. The climate of the area is not uniform due to wide variations in altitude from place to place. The area, in general, enjoys temperate to sub-tropical type of climate. The climate of the district is almost dry. The rainfall is scanty. The temperature of the district varies from place to place. Ramban and Doda tehsils are fairly warmer while the regions like Dessa Valley tehsil Bhagwah, Gundna, Padder, Marwah and Warwan remain snow bound for five-six months of the year. Summer is generally without rain and precipitation. Almost all the regions experiences snowfall in the winter. The precipitation occurs either in the form of snowfall in higher regio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manasbal Lake
Manasbal Lake is a freshwater lake located in Safapora area of Ganderbal District in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The name Manasbal is said to be a derivative of Manasarovar.http://kashmir-tourism.com/jammu-kashmir-lakes-mansabal-lake.htm, Manasbal Lake The lake is encircled by four villages viz., Jarokbal, Kondabal, Nesbal (situated on the north-eastern side of the lake) and Gratbal. The large growth of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) at the periphery of the lake (blooms during July and August) adds to the beauty of the clear waters of the lake. The Mughal garden, called the Jaroka Bagh, (meaning bay window) built by Nur Jahan overlooks the lake. Mansbal lake The lake is a good place for birdwatching as it is one of the largest natural stamping grounds of Aquatic birds in Kashmir and has the sobriquet of "supreme gem of all Kashmir Lakes". Manasbal Lake The rootstocks of lotus plant which grows extensively in the lake are harvested and marketed, and also eaten by the local people. Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XVI Corps (India)
The XVI Corps is a corps of the Indian Army raised on 1 June 1972 with Lieutenant General J. F. R. Jacob, J F R Jacob as its first General Officer Commanding (GOC). It has its headquarters at Nagrota Cantonment, Jammu, Nagrota Cantonment, (Jammu district), Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), Jammu and Kashmir. In 2005, IX Corps (India), IX Corps was raised in southern part of the XVI Corps' area, taking over two of its divisions. Organisation The corps is reported to include 10th Infantry Division (India), 10th Infantry Division (RAPID) ''(Crossed Swords Division)'', headquartered at Akhnoor; 25th Infantry Division (India), 25 Infantry Division ''(Ace of Spades Division)'', headquartered at Rajouri and 39th Infantry Division (India), 39 Infantry Division ''(Dah Division)'', with its headquarters at Yol, Himachal Pradesh, Yol. ''Delta Force'', ''Romeo Force'' and ''Uniform Force'' of the Rashtriya Rifles come under the operational control of the corps. It is the largest wheeled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XV Corps (India)
XV Corps, or 15 Corps, also known as Chinar Corps, is a Corps of the Indian Army which is presently located in Srinagar and responsible for military operations in the Kashmir Valley. It has participated in all military conflicts with Pakistan and China till date. Lieutanant General Amardeep Singh Aujla is its current Corps Commander since 9 May 2022 taking over from Lieutanant General Devendra Pratap Pandey. History HQ XV Corps was first raised in Egypt at Port Said on January 12, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Henry Horne. It was part of the British Indian Army during the First World War for operations in Egypt and France. Disbanded in 1918, it was re-raised on March 20, 1942, at Barrackpore for combat operations in Burma during World War II, and after the war, it served in Java and Sumatra. Disbanded in Karachi in 1947 after repatriation, it was re-raised after India gained independence, as part of the Indian Army, in 1948 as HQ Jammu and Kashmir Force. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banihal
Banihal () is a town and a notified area committee, near Ramban town in Ramban district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a rural and hilly area with Kamirwah being one of the most prominent hills. It is located about away from Qazigund of Anantnag district on NH 44 (former name NH 1A before renumbering of all national highways). However, the distance between Banihal and Qazigund is only 18 km by train on the new railway line which is much shorter than the road. The most common language spoken in the region is Kashmiri; Urdu, Hindi, Gujjari, Pahari and English being other familiar languages. Banihal forms the main gateway to the valley of Kashmir. Etymology "Banihal" means blizzard in the Kashmiri language. Another view regarding the origin of the name of the place is that the word 'Banihal' has actually been derived from two Kashmiri words viz 'bah' meaning twelve and 'nallhe' meaning a rivulet. Twelve rivulets signifying the various brooks flowing t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udhampur District
Udhampur is a district in the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Covering an area of in the Himalayan mountains, the district has its headquarters in the town of Udhampur. The Northern Command headquarters of the Indian Army is located in the district. Weather conditions Temperature varies considerably in the Udhampur District, as the altitude ranges from . Chenab, Ans, Tawi and Ujh are the main rivers. The district is rich in minerals such as coal, bauxite, gypsum and limestone. Administration Udhampur district comprises eight tehsils ( Chenani, Ramnagar Tehsil, basantgarh, latti,Majalta and seventeen blocks, namely, dudu Basantgarh, Gordi, Chenani, Bajalta, Panchari, Ramnagar and Udhampur. Each block consists of a number of panchayats. Demographics The 2011 census indicates the population of the district to be 554,985. There are 871 females for every 1000 males in the district. The overall literacy rate is 54.16%, with 66.43% for males and 39.89% f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baramulla District
Baramulla district or Varmul (in Kashmiri) is one of the 20 districts in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Baramulla town is the administrative headquarters of this district. The district covered an area of in 2001, but it was reduced to at the time of 2011 census. In 2016, the district administration said that the area was . Muslims constitute about 98% of the population among which Shia Muslims form 30-35% and Sunni Muslims form 65-70%. Etymology The name Baramulla, meaning "Boar's Molar Place," is derived from two Sanskrit words ''Varaha'' (Boar) and ''Mula''. According to Brahmin Mythology , the Kashmir Valley was once a lake called ''Satisaras,'' the lake of Parvati (consort of Shiva). Brahmin texts state that the lake was occupied by a demon, Jalodbhava, until Lord Vishnu assumed the form of a boar and struck the mountain with his molar at Baramulla (ancient Varahamula). He bored an opening in it where the lake water flowed out. History Ancient and m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Budgam District
Budgam district is a district in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Created in 1979 with its headquarters at Budgam, it is the district with the largest population of Shias in the Kashmir valley. Administration Budgam district is the closest district to the union territory capital Srinagar (11 km). Budgam district came into existence in 1979, prior to which it was part of Srinagar district. In former times, Budgam was a part of Baramulla district, when Srinagar itself was a constituent of the Anantnag district. It was then known as tehsil Sri Pratap. Historical records suggests that Budgam was also referred to as Pargana Deesu. According to the well-known chronicler Khawaja Azam Demari, the area was also known as Deedmarbag. Budgam district borders the districts of Baramullah and Srinagar in the north, Pulwama in the south and Poonch in the south west. In 2008, Budgam district consisted of eight blocks. Currently, the district consists of seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kulgam District
Kulgam district is a district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located at a distance of towards south-west of Anantnag. The district comprises block, tehsil and town of Kulgam. Location Kulgam is situated near the Pir Panjal Ranges, overlooking the left bank of Veshaw River, along a rough, hilly road from Larow. Nallah Veshav, which drains most of the northern face of Pir Panjal, is the main left-bank tributary of the Jhelum River and traverses through District Kulgam. The Veshev is broken into a number of channels to provide drinking water and irrigation for huge tracts of the district's land. Town Kulgam is situated about 68 km (42 mi) from Srinagar and about from Anantnag. Roads connect to the neighbouring districts of Shopian, Pulwama, Anantnag, and Banihal. History ''Tazkira Sadat-i-Simanania'', compiled by 13th-century scholar and poet Swaleh Reshi, gives the name of place as "Shampora". Syed Hussain Simnani later renamed it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
