Tag: International Border
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Spy pigeon carrying ‘coded message’ captured along International Border in J-K
The concerned security agencies are working to decipher the message.
May 25, 2020 -
Suspected Pak intruder shot dead along IB by BSF in J-K’s Samba
An intruder was noticed moving into this side amid heavy rains and poor visibility by BSF troops guarding the IB in Manguchak area of Samba sector in the early hours, the officials said.
December 13, 2019 -
Construction of bunkers sped up in border areas of Jammu
The centre has approved construction of about 14,000 bunkers in the Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts along the IB and Rajouri and Poonch districts along the LOC.
June 8, 2019 -
Governor Malik reviews security situation in Kashmir
The Governor especially stressed the need for a heightened vigil along the International Border and LoC, providing adequate security to all protected persons and all important establishments and installations.
April 6, 2019 -
Residents of IB, LoC still waiting for bunkers promised in last election
While 7,298 bunkers were sanctioned for Rajouri and Poonch districts along the LoC, 7,162 were marked for the residents along the IB in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts.
April 6, 2019 -
Pakistani national repatriated by BSF
Pakistan Rangers appreciated the humane approach of the BSF.
March 9, 2019 -
Jamaat-e-Islami ban: Shutdown in Kashmir but no response in Jammu and Ladakh
The Kashmir-centric political parties and trade bodies were describing this as tampering with the Article 35A.
March 5, 2019 -
3 soldiers injured as Pakistan troops continue shelling along LoC
Some families have moved to safe places from the villages along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch.
March 5, 2019 -
Army chief Rawat visits Jammu to review situation on LOC
Accompanied by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Army Commander, Northern Command, General Rawat visited the Nagoya based White Knight Corps to review the operational preparedness of the forces in the Corps Zone in view of the current situation along LoC and International Border.
March 3, 2019 -
Kashmir politicians angry after Centre announces move to amend J&K Reservation Act
The Cabinet has also approved Constitution amendments to give benefit of promotion in service to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population in the state, and extend the reservation of up to 10% in educational institutions and public employment to "economically weaker sections" among the general category people in J&K
March 1, 2019 -
J-K government grants 3% reservation to residents along IB with Pakistan
The State Commission for Backward Classes had some time back recommended 3% reservation for the residents of IB.
February 14, 2019 -
Governor Malik meets Northern Army Commander; stresses for strict vigil on LoC, IB
Lt Gen Singh briefed the Governor about the prevailing security situation along the forward areas and the hinterland.
January 1, 2019 -
India lodges protest with Pak over killing, mutilation of BSF jawan
The brutal and 'unprecedented' incident that took place in the Ramgarh sector has prompted the security forces to issue a 'high alert' along the IB and the LoC.
September 20, 2018 -
BSF soldier killed in Pak firing
After a lull of about three months, Pakistan Rangers again targeted Indian positions in the Samba sector on Tuesday killing a BSF jawan at the Manguchak border observation post on the International Border (IB). The constable identified as Davender Singh Baghel was hit by a bullet from across the IB and was rushed to the …
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May 15, 2018 -
BSF, Pakistan Rangers hold meeting at Suchetgarh
The BSF and Pakistan Rangers on Friday in a sector commander-level flag meeting agreed to maintain peace on the International Border in Jammu. According to a spokesman of BSF, the meeting was held at Suchetgarh in the Jammu district to discuss day-to-day border management issues. While reiterating BSF’s commitment towards maintaining peace and tranquillity on …
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February 23, 2018 -
J-K govt committed to solve problems of border residents: Dy CM
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Wednesday said that the state government was committed to solving the problems being faced by people living in areas near the International Border (IB). The deputy chief minister said this in a meeting convened here to discuss issues confronting people living along the IB in Jammu …
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February 21, 2018 -
Govt approves 14,460 bunkers for civilians hit by Pakistan firing
Amid the continuing firing from Pakistan, the government has approved construction of 14,460 bunkers for the protection of the people living in forward areas. Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said the home ministry recently approved a proposal for construction of 14,460 bunkers to mitigate the hardships of the people living along the International …
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February 6, 2018