News for 'Central Paramilitary Force'

SC asks Centre, Manipur to ensure people's safety; urges to avoid hate speech

SC asks Centre, Manipur to ensure people's safety; urges to avoid hate speech

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The top court also took note of the submissions about objectionable public utterances by some groups and individuals.

Havaldar killed in JeM attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

Havaldar killed in JeM attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The camp had been set up recently with a view to enhance security in this militancy-infested district due to the ongoing Panchayat elections.

Assam: Army put on alert, chopper surveillance on counting day

Assam: Army put on alert, chopper surveillance on counting day

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Apprehending trouble in the state especially in violence-affected Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council areas in the aftermath of declaration of results of election in the state on Friday, the Assam government has requested the army to be in stand by for quick deployment, if the need arises while helicopter surveillance is being continued in vulnerable areas of the violence-affected BTC areas and along India-Bhutan border.

ED raids Hemant Soren's aide in 'illegal mining case'

ED raids Hemant Soren's aide in 'illegal mining case'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

About a dozen locations in the state, including in state capital Ranchi and a premise in Rajasthan, are being raided by the central agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said.

'Peace can return to Manipur'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'...through the will of the people and commitment of leaders.' 'It may not happen today or tomorrow, but it will happen.'

India hasn't forgotten, won't forget Pulwama attack: Doval

India hasn't forgotten, won't forget Pulwama attack: Doval

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The NSA said the country will always be indebted to security personnel and their families.

CRPF probes how 137 men of one battalion contracted COVID-19

CRPF probes how 137 men of one battalion contracted COVID-19

Rediff.com5 May 2020

"The coronavirus outbreak in the 31st battalion of the force has been viewed seriously. The Director General (DG) has directed to gear up the force to face the challenge of the pandemic during 'hotspot policing' duties and while rendering other security related tasks," a senior officer said.

Amarnath yatra begins amid tight security

Amarnath yatra begins amid tight security

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Drones are being used for aerial security of the Amarnath base camp at Bhagwati Nagar area of Jammu city for the first time while at least 20,000 security personnel have been deployed along the two routes.

India-China Ladakh standoff: 20 ITBP troops given gallantry medals

India-China Ladakh standoff: 20 ITBP troops given gallantry medals

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Twenty personnel of the India-China LAC guarding Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force, who displayed bravery during the violent clashes and ongoing military standoff between the two countries in the eastern Ladakh region in May-June 2020, were on Sunday decorated with police gallantry medals.

135 men from single CRPF battalion in Delhi test positive

135 men from single CRPF battalion in Delhi test positive

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The men belong to the 31st battalion of the paramilitary, based in Mayur Vihar Phase-III area of the national capital, that has been entirely sealed after the huge numbers of the COVID-19 infection started building up over the last few days.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The renaming of the stretch and other institutions is in line with the Centre's effort to remove any trace of colonial mindset, it has maintained.

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

For the first time, lakhs of paramilitary soldiers may be able to download the ballot paper from the internet, cast their vote and send it by post to the returning officer in the next Lok Sabha elections.

CRPF topgun gets Shaurya Chakra for fighting Naxals

CRPF topgun gets Shaurya Chakra for fighting Naxals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Central Reserve Police Force Deputy Commandant and five-time gallantry medal winner P R Mishra has become the only person from paramilitary forces to have been decorated with a Shaurya Chakra this Independence day for displaying exemplary courage in anti-Naxal operations.

Chhattisgarh: 2 CRPF personnel killed in encounter with Maoists

Chhattisgarh: 2 CRPF personnel killed in encounter with Maoists

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Two Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed and another was injured in an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bijapur district on Sunday, the police said.

Aviation security fee revision could push up airfares

Aviation security fee revision could push up airfares

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Starting July 1, passengers will be charged an aviation security fee of Rs 150, as opposed to the current Rs 130 for domestic flights, and $4.85 as compared to the current $3.25 for international flights.

Meet with PM, mega parade: Team India's schedule on July 4

Meet with PM, mega parade: Team India's schedule on July 4

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The Prime Minister has organised a reception for the team at his residence at 11 am.

In a first, CRPF to hold Raising Day in Maoist-hit Bastar; Amit Shah to attend

In a first, CRPF to hold Raising Day in Maoist-hit Bastar; Amit Shah to attend

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

It had organised its 83rd anniversary event last year in Jammu after the government asked all paramilitary or CAPF to hold these events outside the national capital.

J&K: Forces search houseboats on Dal Lake

J&K: Forces search houseboats on Dal Lake

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

A group of rescuers and divers today entered a flooded Chinese mine where 153 workers have been trapped for almost a week, but found no signs of life.

Pellet guns to be fitted with deflectors to 'minimise damage'

Pellet guns to be fitted with deflectors to 'minimise damage'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The modified version of pellet guns will have a "deflector", an attachment on the muzzle end to prevent the pellets from going up.

Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An additional 1,400 CISF personnel have been sanctioned to secure the expanding terminal areas of the Delhi airport and also to meet the challenge of its growing passenger traffic, officials said on Thursday.

Army, CRPF squabbled over who killed Pampore terrorists

Army, CRPF squabbled over who killed Pampore terrorists

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

CRPF says army troopers only clicked selfies with the bodies of the slain terrorists and walked away with their weapons.

Naxals ambush CRPF party, kill 4 jawans in Chhattisgarh

Naxals ambush CRPF party, kill 4 jawans in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Four Central Reserve Police Force jawans were killed and as many injured when Naxals ambushed a road opening party of the security forces in Maoist-hit Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, the police said.

Intensify anti-militancy ops: Doval tells officials

Intensify anti-militancy ops: Doval tells officials

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Doval called upon the paramilitary forces and police and civil administrations to 'win hearts and minds of the people'.

Punjab polls: Cops on high alert, intensify search operations

Punjab polls: Cops on high alert, intensify search operations

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

To ensure free, fair and transparent assembly elections next month in Punjab, the police have intensified search operations, especially in the border districts, to keep a vigil on illegal activities in vulnerable areas.

UNSC condemns Pulwama attack, names Jaish

UNSC condemns Pulwama attack, names Jaish

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The 15-nation body includes China as a permanent veto-wielding member.

Kisan sansad enters 2nd day, farmers discuss agri laws

Kisan sansad enters 2nd day, farmers discuss agri laws

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

A group of 200 farmers reached Jantar Mantar in central Delhi on Thursday to protest against the Centre's three contentious farm laws as the Monsoon session of Parliament was underway.

Manipur govt seeks report on 'unofficial' I-Day parade

Manipur govt seeks report on 'unofficial' I-Day parade

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

State security advisor Kuldiep Singh said that lawful action will be taken against those displaying firearms at the parade.

BSF threatening voters in border areas: Trinamool complains to CEC

BSF threatening voters in border areas: Trinamool complains to CEC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal on Thursday met the full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and alleged that the Border Security Force (BSF) is threatening people in the border areas of the state to cast their votes in favour of a particular political party.

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Imphal Valley in Manipur, which remained peaceful for most of Friday, witnessed sporadic clashes later in the day as more security forces were rushed in from other states by road and air to calm down a state which had witnessed bloody ethnic rioting over the last 48 hours.

Why BJP is praying for a poll delay in UP

Why BJP is praying for a poll delay in UP

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Many in the BJP believe that postponing the UP elections even by a month will allow the negative perception against demonetisation to dissipate.

'Abhinandan ne to desh ka naam roshan kar diya'

'Abhinandan ne to desh ka naam roshan kar diya'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The Air Force rules the skies.' Wing Commander K Dinesh (retd) recounts an encounter at Mumbai airport.

ITBP engineering wing to construct India-China border roads, foot tracks

ITBP engineering wing to construct India-China border roads, foot tracks

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The move, which was approved by the Union home ministry, comes amid a military standoff with China in the eastern Ladakh area.

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Prayers were offered and sweets distributed though people mostly took the virtual route to extend wishes. People also visited temples, observing social distancing norms.

20 ITBP men get bravery medals for fighting Chinese

20 ITBP men get bravery medals for fighting Chinese

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Twenty personnel of the India-China LAC guarding Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying bravery during standoff and clashes between militaries of the two countries in the eastern Ladakh region last year.

Security forces, locals clash at Amarnath yatra base camp

Security forces, locals clash at Amarnath yatra base camp

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Tension gripped the north Kashmir Baltel base camp of the annual Amarnath yatra following clashes between security forces and locals on Thursday evening.

Curfew relaxed in Imphal valley, but situation tense

Curfew relaxed in Imphal valley, but situation tense

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The situation in Manipur's Imphal valley was calm but tense on Friday morning after a night of violent clashes including an attempt to attack the empty ancestral residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

Jawan killed in ambush ahead of Modi's Manipur rally

Jawan killed in ambush ahead of Modi's Manipur rally

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and three others were seriously injured when insurgents ambushed a paramilitary force party at Lambisa in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Saturday.

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Nearly 86 lakh people in the state's 32 districts have been affected by heavy rain and subsequent floods this year, bringing life to a screeching halt in many parts.

Amit Shah holds 3 meetings on J-K, including on Amarnath Yatra security

Amit Shah holds 3 meetings on J-K, including on Amarnath Yatra security

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held three back-to-back meetings with top officials of the security establishment to assess the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent killings of civilians, as well as reviewed arrangements for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra for which the UT administration will provide RFID tags to every pilgrim.

Security stepped up in Andhra Pradesh post Telangana decision

Security stepped up in Andhra Pradesh post Telangana decision

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The Andhra Pradesh Police on Tuesday stepped up security across the state saying they were well prepared to maintain law and order particularly in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in the wake of the decision to create separate Telangana.