News for 'LOC'

Intruder arrested along LoC in Poonch

Intruder arrested along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

He was challenged by alert army personnel and tried to run back but troops fired at him resulting in minor injuries.

Truck driver standoff on LoC continues

Truck driver standoff on LoC continues

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

On Wednesday, the Pak government had asked Delhi to 'immediately release' the driver, along with his seized consignment.

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, no causality reported

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, no causality reported

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire on Sunday along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir but there was no casualty.

Army increases surveillance along LoC

Army increases surveillance along LoC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

"The Indian Army has done redeployment (of troops to counter infiltration)...We have built in additional surveillance capabilities to look across LoC. We have deployed more technical equipment for surveillance even at most difficult places keeping the LoC under active patrolling and surveillance at all the times," Army Vice Chief Noble Thamburaj told media persons in New Delhi.

JCO killed, civilian injured as Pak targets villages along LoC

JCO killed, civilian injured as Pak targets villages along LoC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The Army is retaliating strongly and effectively, the spokesman said.

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

This is the 23rd incident of ceasefire violation in June.

Ceasefire violation: India-Pak trade affected at LoC

Ceasefire violation: India-Pak trade affected at LoC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The estimated loss is about Rs 1.64 crore.

Soldier, woman killed in Pakistani aggression along LoC

Soldier, woman killed in Pakistani aggression along LoC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

There have been more than 60 ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the LoC and IB in the state since surgical strikes against terror launch pads by the Indian Army in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Pakistan protest 'Indian aggression' on the LoC

Pakistan protest 'Indian aggression' on the LoC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and registered a protest over what it described as "Indian aggression" on the LoC.

Army in our blood, proud of his martyrdom: Kin of soldier killed in Rajouri

Army in our blood, proud of his martyrdom: Kin of soldier killed in Rajouri

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Majid's family lives in the Ajot hamlet located between zero-line and border fencing along the LoC.

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

In the first ceasefire violation this month, Pakistani troops on Tuesday targeted Indian forward posts with small arms and automatic weapons along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Indian forces to retaliate.

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

What happens when a Delhi professor is given the rare opportunity to travel with the Pakistan army along the LoC? Find out in this fascinating excerpt from Happymon Jacob's book, The Line of Control: Travelling With The Indian And Pakistani Armies.

LoC stumbles, KHNH wins abroad

LoC stumbles, KHNH wins abroad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Will hoist flag for peace at LOC: Miandad

Will hoist flag for peace at LOC: Miandad

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'I want everyone to get their right. They are fighting for their rights for 40 years. If you treat people unfairly, more instances will come up. Everyone needs to think about Kashmir and find a solution'

BSF's Women Warriors Guard India's Border

BSF's Women Warriors Guard India's Border

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

They have been deployed to foil suspicious activities at the border in Punjab.

Pakistani troops open fire along LoC in Poonch

Pakistani troops open fire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi are on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani troops on Tuesday violated ceasefire for the fourth time this month by opening firing on Indian posts along the Line of Control in the Poonch district.

Pakistan shuts offices, schools near LoC

Pakistan shuts offices, schools near LoC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The decision has been taken due to increasing civilian casualties as two women were killed and seven other civilians injured in alleged firing by Indian troops on Tuesday.

India, Pakistan hold flag meeting at LoC

India, Pakistan hold flag meeting at LoC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Senior Indian and Pakistan army officers held a flag meeting at the Line of Control in the frontier Poonch district on Tuesday.

Tensions flare up at LoC as Pak opens fire on troops

Tensions flare up at LoC as Pak opens fire on troops

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

The official said the firing and mortar shelling from the Pakistani side started around 1 am and continued for over four-and-a-half hours.

Army jawan, wife killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Army jawan, wife killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The couple's three daughters were injured in the firing.

India, Pakistan trade charges over LoC firing

India, Pakistan trade charges over LoC firing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

India on Tuesday protested to Pakistan over the unprovoked firing from across the border to give cover to infiltrators when its Deputy High Commissioner was summoned for the fourth time in just over a week over alleged "unprovoked ceasefire violations".

7 soldiers killed at LoC in Indian firing, says Pak army

7 soldiers killed at LoC in Indian firing, says Pak army

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asserted that Pak is 'fully capable' of defending its territory against 'any aggression'.

Pak deputy envoy summoned over cross-LoC bus services

Pak deputy envoy summoned over cross-LoC bus services

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

India on Tuesday summoned Pakistan Acting High Commissioner Mansoor Ahmad in connection with the suspension of Srinagar-Muzaffarabad and Rawalakot-Poonch bus services by Pakistan, which has demanded release of its national arrested for smuggling narcotics worth Rs 100 crore across the LoC.

We reserve right to retaliate: India to Pak on LoC firings

We reserve right to retaliate: India to Pak on LoC firings

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

In a telephonic conversation, Lt Gen A K Bhatt, the director general of military operations, also told his Pakistani counterpart that the Indian Army was sincere about maintaining peace on the LoC.

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The defence minister will review the security situation along the Line of Control in the Valley and Line of Actual Control in the Ladakh region.

Army jawan killed in Pak firing near LoC

Army jawan killed in Pak firing near LoC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Lance Naik Mohammed Naseer, 35-year-old from border district of Poonch in J&K, was hit during the firing.

Tight security in J-K ahead of Modi's visit next week, borders under watch

Tight security in J-K ahead of Modi's visit next week, borders under watch

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

As part of the heightened security arrangements in view of Modi's visit, the officials said, the BSF and the police conducted a joint two-hour-long anti-tunnelling operation in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district.

Pakistan parl passes resolution against LoC firing

Pakistan parl passes resolution against LoC firing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The Pakistani parliament on Thursday expressed concern over the violation of the ceasefire on the LoC and called for a "constructive" engagement with India.

Pakistan targets Indian Army posts along LoC yet again

Pakistan targets Indian Army posts along LoC yet again

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

This is the second ceasefire violation by Pakistan in as many days.

UN panel hasn't 'directly observed' firing across LoC

UN panel hasn't 'directly observed' firing across LoC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

the UN Secretary General's spokesperson stressed that the UN chief would welcome any proposals to de-escalate the tensions between the nuclear-armed neigbours.

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires along LoC in Poonch

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire on Wednesday by resorting to mortar shelling and firing along the Line of Control in Poonch district.

Army Chief visits J-K to assess situation along LoC

Army Chief visits J-K to assess situation along LoC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

While interacting with jawans, the General highlighted that it was "the dawn of a new era of development, peace and prosperity in Kashmir" and applauded them for their high level of morale and contribution to peace building in Jammu and Kashmir.

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The repeated skirmishes saw over 4,000 villagers from near borders to government camps at safer places in the district.

Army trooper killed in encounter with militants near LoC

Army trooper killed in encounter with militants near LoC

Rediff.com6 May 2016

A trooper was killed as army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control in north Kashmir Kupwara sector.

Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire again

Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops Saturday again violated the bilateral ceasefire on the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region, according to a defence spokesperson.

LoC killings raise doubts about Pakistan's sincerity: Envoy

LoC killings raise doubts about Pakistan's sincerity: Envoy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

India on Tuesday said recent developments on the Line of Control raised "doubts on Pakistan's sincerity" and stressed the need for both countries to forge a common policy for combating terrorism.

I am making LoC irrelevant: Musharraf

I am making LoC irrelevant: Musharraf

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Calling for the early opening of these points, he said the two countries should try to make travelling in Kashmir easy.

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A multi-billion dollar broadcast market, the game's most powerful board's positive intent and a perfect pitch by the global body based on a three-fold 'U-P-L' principle ensured cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Heavy firing along LoC as Pak violates ceasefire

Heavy firing along LoC as Pak violates ceasefire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Pakistan troops on Friday targeted Indian posts with heavy firing and mortar shelling along the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in yet another violation of the ceasefire, prompting retaliation by Indian forces.