News for 'Director General of Jammu'

SC suspends beef ban in J&K for two months

SC suspends beef ban in J&K for two months

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday suspended for two months a controversial court order for enforcing ban on the sale of beef in Jammu and Kashmir while asking the chief justice of the J&K high court to set up a three-judge bench to decide on two conflicting orders on the issue.

Zahid Ahmed Qureshi will study at IIT

Zahid Ahmed Qureshi will study at IIT

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The Kashmiri youth who cracked IIT entrance receives help from the Army.

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'The BSF and other forces will undertake a counter-action at a suitable time'

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.

Arnia encounter: 5 civilians, 3 jawans among 12 dead

Arnia encounter: 5 civilians, 3 jawans among 12 dead

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Security forces' operation to eliminate the militants in Pindi Kathar area of R S Pura in Jammu and Kashmir is still in progress.

Defence ministry rejects Gen V K Singh's plea on secret unit

Defence ministry rejects Gen V K Singh's plea on secret unit

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The Union defence ministry has rejected former Army Chief Gen VK Singh's plea to get a copy of an army report on the activities of the controversial Technical Support Division, set up during his tenure.

Will respond at time, place of our choosing: Army

Will respond at time, place of our choosing: Army

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Defence sources had said possible 'action plan' was also discussed about how the Army can respond to the attack.

Will give Pak 'benefit of doubt' to pursue peace: Khurshid

Will give Pak 'benefit of doubt' to pursue peace: Khurshid

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

India is ready to give Pakistan "the benefit of the doubt" as the two neighbours pursue peace amid a series of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said.

At 19,300 feet, BRO builds world's highest motorable road in Ladakh

At 19,300 feet, BRO builds world's highest motorable road in Ladakh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The feat was achieved under 'Project Himank' of the organisation.

'Decisions to prosecute are outsourced to vigilante groups'

'Decisions to prosecute are outsourced to vigilante groups'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'The sense of fear generated by indiscriminate and unwarranted filing of FIRs prevents people from exercising their fundamental rights; people go silent or give up the fight as the legal process is itself the punishment.'

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Whatever comes in the minds of the Pakistani generals and Pakistan military, they just go for it.' 'They do not care about the consequences for their country or the consequences to the people of Pakistan.'

Border dispute with China can be resolved through structural dialogue: Rajnath

Border dispute with China can be resolved through structural dialogue: Rajnath

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Singh said the Doklam "deadlock" was resolved similarly and without any confrontation.

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'I criticise the interference of the army in politics.' 'But the people know I am not anti-Pakistan.' 'Public support is my biggest strength.'

Post BJP ridicule, Central excise drops service tax notice for Modi rallies

Post BJP ridicule, Central excise drops service tax notice for Modi rallies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

An embarrassed Central Excise Department on Tuesday hastily withdrew notices sent to four Bharatiya Janata Party offices demanding service tax on prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rallies after angry reaction from the main opposition party which questioned the government's motive.

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first nationwide mock drill was held on January 2 which, the health ministry said, helped to iron out any glitches in the final execution and further refinement of the operational procedures.

Martyred BSF jawan cremated after Adityanath speaks to family

Martyred BSF jawan cremated after Adityanath speaks to family

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Sagar's son had said that the last rites of his father would not be performed until the chief minister arrives at their hometown in Deoria.

BSF jawan who complained about food sacked

BSF jawan who complained about food sacked

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A staff court of inquiry found that Tej Bahadur Yadav guilty of making false charges.

Congress hits the streets across India against Rahul Gandhi's grilling

Congress hits the streets across India against Rahul Gandhi's grilling

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers took to the streets on Monday in Delhi and various state capitals as Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi for questioning in the National Herald case, with the opposition party accusing the Modi government of 'trampling on democracy'.

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The 82-year-old former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister received the ED summons a day after the formation of the People's Alliance led by him was announced on October 15.

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Today, after mustering courage, I am resigning from the party post and primary membership of the Congress'

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The DGP said Jatt's killing, along with one of his associates, was a big success for the security forces.

Wailing mother's plea compels young LeT terrorist to surrender

Wailing mother's plea compels young LeT terrorist to surrender

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The college student, a goalkeeper for his local team in Anantnag in south Kashmir, is believed to have turned to militancy after a close friend was killed in an encounter.

All 10 soldiers hit by Siachen avalanche confirmed dead

All 10 soldiers hit by Siachen avalanche confirmed dead

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

PM, Parrikar, Rahul condole loss of lives.

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Kirti Chakra was posthumously conferred on CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar and Army Havildar Giris Gurung.

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Desolate streets with security personnel and a communications lockdown has left the Valley cut off from the world.

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The terrorists have been identified as Raqib Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Shiganpora in Kulgam, and Pakistani nationals Waleed and Numan, a police spokesman said.

Will respond to Pakistan at time and place of our choosing: Army

Will respond to Pakistan at time and place of our choosing: Army

Rediff.com2 May 2017

He said the killing of the two soldiers and beheading them showed frustration of the Pakistan military and asserted that it will never be able to justify the action.

Tata-SIA to start hiring this week

Tata-SIA to start hiring this week

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The exact figure not known yet but advertisements for recruiting employees would hit print this week.

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Modi used surgical strikes for political capital, Rahul said.

HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The court said warfare in today's world is not confined to "accession of territory" but extends to affecting the economy and "inciting civil unrest" by enemy nations.

Over 30% women from 14 states back men beating wives: Survey

Over 30% women from 14 states back men beating wives: Survey

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

According to NHFS-5, over 75 per cent women justified men beating their wives in three states -- Telangana (84 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (84 per cent) and Karnataka (77 per cent).

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Union home ministry, from its North Block office atop the Raisina Hill in New Delhi, kept a 'constant and engaging' vigil across the country with central paramilitary forces, intelligence agencies and state police forces in toe.

Poonch beheadings: Pak seeks 'actionable evidence'

Poonch beheadings: Pak seeks 'actionable evidence'

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Local commanders of Pakistan also told Indian counterpart that no ceasefire violation was committed by their side.

In all party-meet, political leaders unanimously support army's surgical strike

In all party-meet, political leaders unanimously support army's surgical strike

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Top leaders of political parties were on Thursday briefed by the government about the surgical strike carried out by the army on terror launching pads across the Line of Control to foil plans of terrorists to target some Indian towns.

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The daring action is in retaliation to the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Saturday.

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The MP claimed that Siddiqui's radio station was funded by US-based Pakistanis and the Pakistan government.

Pakistan targets 40 border posts, 12 injured in fresh firing

Pakistan targets 40 border posts, 12 injured in fresh firing

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

In escalating ceasefire violations that continued on the night of October 7, Pakistani troops targeted over 40 Border Out Posts and 25 border hamlets with heavy mortar shells in Jammu sector and LoC areas in Poonch district, leaving 12 people including a JCO injured. Military officials of India and Pakistan discussed on the hotline the cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir but there was no signs of a solution.

Pak funding row: NIA grills separatist leaders

Pak funding row: NIA grills separatist leaders

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The NIA is also probing all angles of the funding of separatist leaders.

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Warning that the 24-hour long lull on the border can take "any turn any time", the Border Security Force on Sunday said that it was fully prepared to deal with any eventuality and any border build-up by the Pakistani side on the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

42 terrorists, 7 civilians and 15 security personnel have lost their lives since May 15.