News for '-samba'

Terrorists digging tunnels under LoC!

Terrorists digging tunnels under LoC!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

A 150 metre-long tunnel, which was recently discovered near a forward post along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu region's sensitive Pallanwala sector, was apparently aimed at infiltrating terrorists, Defence spokesperson said in Jammu on Tuesday.

Sao Paulo too hot for East Bengal

Sao Paulo too hot for East Bengal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Brazil's Sao-Paulo blanked East Bengal 3-0 in the first Super Soccer match.

Leonardo praises countryman Baretto

Leonardo praises countryman Baretto

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

The celebrated Brazilian World Cup footballer said the Mahindra United striker is a true representative of Samba soccer.

Pathankot probe: Pak not replying to LRs, says NIA

Pathankot probe: Pak not replying to LRs, says NIA

Rediff.com25 May 2016

According to sources, the NIA is trying to collect more information like Jaish-e-Mohammad as a terrorist organisation and its role in the attack.

Pak fires on forward areas along LoC, Indian troops retaliate

Pak fires on forward areas along LoC, Indian troops retaliate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Pakistani army again violated the ceasefire on Tuesday by firing on forward areas along the Line of Control in Poonch district, prompting Indian troops to retaliate.

No ceasefire violations, peace returns to border villages

No ceasefire violations, peace returns to border villages

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Calm has returned to the International Border and its villages in the twin districts of Jammu and Samba after days of panic triggered by heavy cross border firing and shelling.

Did Brazil disappoint you?

Did Brazil disappoint you?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Give us your take on the World Cup!

Jammu: Pak troops open fire at BSF

Jammu: Pak troops open fire at BSF

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Pakistani Rangers fired about 45-50 rounds from light weapons on BSF troops in Samba sector.

Poonch: Pak violates ceasefire again; 3 jawans, civilian injured

Poonch: Pak violates ceasefire again; 3 jawans, civilian injured

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing amid rocket and mortar shell attacks on Line of Control posts injuring three army jawans and a civilian in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ceasefire violation: BSF lodges protest with Pak Rangers

Ceasefire violation: BSF lodges protest with Pak Rangers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Border Security Force has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan Rangers over ceasefire violation in forward areas of Poonch and Kathua districts along the Indo-Pak border, in which a BSF jawan and a civilian were injured.

First Look: A sand image to wish the Big B

First Look: A sand image to wish the Big B

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Legend says Konark is the place where King Samba worshipped the Sun God, the healer of all diseases

Focused Indian archers to skip Rio Games opening ceremony

Focused Indian archers to skip Rio Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Focused on winning their first ever Olympic medal, the Indian archers will skip the much-awaited opening ceremony of the Rio Games on Friday.

Pak targets border posts in Jammu in fresh firing

Pak targets border posts in Jammu in fresh firing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

After a brief lull, Pakistan on Saturday again violated the ceasefire by firing on forward posts along the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from India.

The Quorum: Are you invited?

The Quorum: Are you invited?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Veer Arjun Singh visits Quorum, an upscale club in an equally upscale setting in Gurugram, and comes away impressed.

CSKA Moscow win UEFA Cup

CSKA Moscow win UEFA Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The cross-border firing was severely affecting the mental health of those residing in border areas that witness death and destruction.

BSF troops foil attempt by terrorists to infiltrate J-K

BSF troops foil attempt by terrorists to infiltrate J-K

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Troops from the Border Security Force has foiled yet another bid by Pakistan-based terrorists to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir under the cover of firing from across the border and thick fog in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak doesn't seem to learn any lesson: Manohar Parrikar

Pak doesn't seem to learn any lesson: Manohar Parrikar

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

As ceasefire violations by Pakistan continued unabated, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on said Islamabad does not seem to learn any lesson.

Sukma encounter: CRPF trooper died after bleeding for over 7 hours

Sukma encounter: CRPF trooper died after bleeding for over 7 hours

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The CRPF constable bled for 7 hours and trudged a distance of 9 km to the base camp before succumbing to his injuries in the Maoist attack in Chattisgarh bringing to the fore the need for speedy evacuation of the injured in anti-Naxal operations.

Al-Badr's terror trail: Bangladesh, Kerala, Mumbai and Kashmir

Al-Badr's terror trail: Bangladesh, Kerala, Mumbai and Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Militant group Al-Badr has claimed responsibility for the twin suicide attack that rocked Samba sector in Jammu region on Thursday.

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops targeted Indian posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Indian forces to retaliate effectively.

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Ten civilians lost their lives while 89 others were injured in firing and shelling by Pakistan along the International Border in Jammu region between January 2014 and February this year.

Pak shelling on in Jammu, guns silent in valley

Pak shelling on in Jammu, guns silent in valley

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire along the border in J&K, the first formal truce between the two armies since the outbreak of militancy in the state.

Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi went through so many expressions in her career, and we love all of them!

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

They said protests took place at around a dozen places in which several protesters were injured.

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

Will speak to India in language they understand, says Pak minister

Will speak to India in language they understand, says Pak minister

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Amid a war of words between India and Pakistan over cross-border firing, Pakistan's Defence Minister has alleged that India wants to keep his country busy in a "low-intensity war".

We want good ties with Pak, but it has to stop shelling: Rajnath

We want good ties with Pak, but it has to stop shelling: Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Asking Pakistan to stop ceasefire violations, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said while India has been offering its hand of friendship, Pakistan was repeatedly targeting border areas in India.

Nalbandian ousts Kuerten

Nalbandian ousts Kuerten

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Nine persons have been killed so far in ceasefire violations over three days, police officials said.

Pondicherry CM not to attend CRA meeting

Pondicherry CM not to attend CRA meeting

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

Airport sources in Chennai said Rangasamy was scheduled to take the 0640 Indian Airlines flight, but his ticket was cancelled.

PHOTOS: Rio kicks off Games with ode to forests, favelas and funk

PHOTOS: Rio kicks off Games with ode to forests, favelas and funk

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Fireworks light up the night sky above the Maracana as some 50,000 spectators present, and some 3 billion people tuned in around the world as Brazil lifted the curtain on its second major sporting event in two years, after the 2014 soccer World Cup.

Pakistan again violates ceasefire, India retaliates

Pakistan again violates ceasefire, India retaliates

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

After a brief lull, Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire twice along International Border and Line of Control in Poonch and Jammu district, drawing strong retaliation from India.

IAF chief says ceasefire violations by Pakistan quite serious

IAF chief says ceasefire violations by Pakistan quite serious

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The ceasefire violations and firing from across the Line of Control are "quite serious" and the government wants a "quick resolution" of the problem there, IAF Chief Arup Raha said.

China is striking back and HOW

China is striking back and HOW

Rediff.com14 May 2020

China has not limited the 'battle' to the diplomatic field alone; the People's Liberation Army has become aggressive on the ground too. The recent 'fights' in Northern Sikkim and Ladakh are part of the pattern, asserts Claude Arpi.

Brazil to probe FIFA in racism case ahead of World Cup draw

Brazil to probe FIFA in racism case ahead of World Cup draw

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Just four days before the draw for the 2014 World Cup, FIFA faced yet another embarrassment when a Sao Paulo prosecutor opened an investigation into possible racism by soccer's world governing body.

Karnataka to release 4,500 cusecs of water for a w

Karnataka to release 4,500 cusecs of water for a w

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

This follows Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's refusal to accept Karnataka's offer of 1,200 cusecs of water daily till February.

Cauvery row: SC asks Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to TN daily

Cauvery row: SC asks Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to TN daily

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The SC also directed the Centre to constitute a Cauvery management board within four weeks.

Bengali sweets get a makeover

Bengali sweets get a makeover

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Sandesh, Rajbhog, Rosogulla and Chamcham have been revamped to keep up with people's adventurous palates.

Terrorists will be dealt with a firm hand: Antony

Terrorists will be dealt with a firm hand: Antony

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Defence Minister A K Antony condemned the "dastardly attack" by terrorists on security posts in Jammu region on Thursday and said the forces will not leave any stone unturned to deal with the terrorists with a firm hand.