News for 'Samba'

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Second-tier Forest's buoyant fans were briefly silenced when Leicester grabbed a lifeline before halftime as Kelechi Iheanacho pounced on an error to score from an acute angle.

Pathankot-Jammu highway sealed, city on high alert

Pathankot-Jammu highway sealed, city on high alert

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

"A high alert has been sounded in Kathua district and entry into the state from neighbouring Punjab at Lakhanpur is being monitored and checked", said a senior police officer in winter capital Jammu.

Pak win: Teacher, 3 college students held in Udaipur, Agra

Pak win: Teacher, 3 college students held in Udaipur, Agra

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

A private school teacher in Rajasthan's Udaipur was arrested on Wednesday while three engineering students from Kashmir were held in Agra in Uttar Pradesh for posting messages on WhatsApp celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in the T20 World Cup cricket match three days ago.

'Black day for Kashmir and the nation'

'Black day for Kashmir and the nation'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'The people of Jammu and Kashmir are your own people. Do not use them as cannon fodder in your laboratory.'

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Over one lakh people have migrated from their hamlets and border towns in the wake of firing by Pakistan.

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Pakistani rangers violated ceasefire on Thursday again by firing on 13 border outposts in Samba sector, drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force.

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ganderbal district recorded the highest of 56.40 per cent polling in the Valley, while Poonch district of Jammu region polled the highest of 71.62 per cent votes across J-K.

Pak role in drone attack can't be ruled out: JK DGP

Pak role in drone attack can't be ruled out: JK DGP

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Since LeT is involved and the outfit is run from Pakistan, so in a way Pakistan's involvement cannot be ruled out, the police chief told reporters.

CBI arrests 5 people for defamatory posts against judges

CBI arrests 5 people for defamatory posts against judges

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Taking cognisance of the alleged defamatory posts, the high court had directed the CBI to probe the role of prominent persons in the southern state who were intentionally targeting Supreme Court and high court judges.

BSF foils intrusion bid along Pakistan border

BSF foils intrusion bid along Pakistan border

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The Border Security Force on Tuesday foiled an intrusion bid along the Indo-Pak border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

BSF kills intruder along IB, destroys 2 Pak posts

BSF kills intruder along IB, destroys 2 Pak posts

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

A BSF spokesman said two Pakistani mortar positions were "located, targeted and destroyed by BSF troopers yesterday night only.

'We have become sitting ducks on the border for Pak guns'

'We have become sitting ducks on the border for Pak guns'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Fear and uncertainty have returned to haunt the residents in areas along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir, where heavy mortar shelling by Pakistan Rangers has triggered migration.

JK: BSF jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire along IB

JK: BSF jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire along IB

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

A Border Security Force jawan was injured on Monday when Pakistani troops again violated the ceasefire, opening fire on forward area along Indo-Pak border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak targets Indian post, violates ceasefire again

Pak targets Indian post, violates ceasefire again

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistan Rangers on Friday fired at an Indian post along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pulwama attack: JeM's Masood Azhar among 19 in NIA chargesheet

Pulwama attack: JeM's Masood Azhar among 19 in NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The 13,500-page chargesheet names Masood Azhar, his brothers -- Abdul Rauf and Ammar Alvi -- and his nephew Mohammed Umer Farooq, who had infiltrated into India in 2018 and was subsequently killed in one of the encounters in South Kashmir.

Pak pounds 10 border posts in all-night firing, 2 personnel hurt

Pak pounds 10 border posts in all-night firing, 2 personnel hurt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Pakistani troops shelled mortars and opened heavy fire on 10 Border Out Posts along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving two security personnel injured.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again

Pakistan violates ceasefire again

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Thursday resorted to unprovoked firing on forward Indian posts along the Indo-Pakistan border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak Rangers open fire to stall work to uncover Pak tunnel

Pak Rangers open fire to stall work to uncover Pak tunnel

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Pakistani Rangers on Thursday violated the ceasefire and opened indiscriminate firing on Indian positions to stall digging work to uncover a 550-meter long tunnel from Pakistan into Indian terrority along the border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak shows white flags but doesn't turn up for flag meet

Pak shows white flags but doesn't turn up for flag meet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Pakistan on Monday displayed white flags along the International Border in Samba sector possibly as a mark for having peace but it did not respond to calls for a flag meeting between border guards to de-escalate tensions.

BSF lodges protest with Pak Rangers over unprovoked firing

BSF lodges protest with Pak Rangers over unprovoked firing

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The Border Security Force has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan Rangers for unprovoked firing, ceasefire violations and construction of a tunnel into Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector from across the border.

Sweets from Pak followed by firing on Indian post

Sweets from Pak followed by firing on Indian post

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Hours after exchange of sweets and greetings on the Indo-Pak border between troops of the two sides, Pakistan rangers on Wednesday fired at Indian forward post in Samba sector, violating ceasefire for seventh time in past 11 days.

India lodges protest with Pak over tunnel issue in JK

India lodges protest with Pak over tunnel issue in JK

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

India on Tuesday lodged a "strong protest" with Pakistan over detection of cross-border tunnel along the international border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

JK: Villager awarded for detecting cross-border tunnel

JK: Villager awarded for detecting cross-border tunnel

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The villager who gave the tip-off to the army about an underground tunnel dug from Pakistan along the International Border in Samba sector was on Thursday awarded Rs 5,100 cash by the Jammu and Kashmir government.

BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu

BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Constable Devender Singh was hit by a stray bullet through the loophole of his picket and could not survive the injury.

Pharma factory gutted in fire in JK

Pharma factory gutted in fire in JK

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

A Pharmaceutical company was on Sunday gutted in a fire in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

BSF DG to visit tunnel found near India-Pakistan border

BSF DG to visit tunnel found near India-Pakistan border

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Director General of Border Security Force U K Bansal is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector on Thursday to review the situation arising after the detection of a 400-metre-long cross-border tunnel in the sector. Bansal will arrive in Srinagar on Thursday morning from New Delhi and visit Chachwal border belt on the India-Pakistan border in Samba sector, the BSF official said.

16 Amarnath pilgrims killed in road accident in J&K

16 Amarnath pilgrims killed in road accident in J&K

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Sixteen Amarnath pilgrims were killed and 16 others injured when a truck carrying them plunged into a deep gorge in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir late on Thursday night.

4 Pak rangers killed in retaliatory BSF firing

4 Pak rangers killed in retaliatory BSF firing

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Four Pakistani rangers were killed in Border Security Force's strong retaliation after a jawan of the force lost his life in heavy firing from the other side on a patrol on Wednesday along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district.

Pak violates ceasefire for 15th time in 18 days

Pak violates ceasefire for 15th time in 18 days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Pakistan troops targeted three Indian posts along the International Border in the Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir violating ceasefire for the 15th time within 18 days.

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

In an escalation of cross-border military confrontation, 8 civilians were on Tuesday killed and 22 injured in Jammu region due to Pakistani shelling, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian army in which two Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 posts were destroyed.

Section 144 imposed along JK border

Section 144 imposed along JK border

Rediff.com27 May 2008

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday imposed Section 144 of the CRPC on the movement of more than four persons along the international border and imposed a ban on the sale of combat dress in Samba district.

India wants better relations with Pakistan and China: Rajnath

India wants better relations with Pakistan and China: Rajnath

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that India wants better relations with Pakistan and China.

Pak violates ceasefire again, BSF trooper hit

Pak violates ceasefire again, BSF trooper hit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

Pakistani troops fired on the patrol party along the International Border (IB) in Khowara belt in Samba district on Friday night, a senior BSF officer said on Saturday.

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The cross-border firing has forced many to take shelter in government-run camps.

Issues with Pak can be resolved in terror-free atmosphere: PM

Issues with Pak can be resolved in terror-free atmosphere: PM

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

"I have written to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, conveying my greetings on the National Day of Pakistan," Modi tweeted.

J-K records 2,936 cases of ceasefire violations in 2018, highest in 15 years

J-K records 2,936 cases of ceasefire violations in 2018, highest in 15 years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Shelling and firing by Pakistani troops was "very heavy" in 2018, virtually making the 2003 India-Pakistan border truce "redundant", said officials.

BSF sub-inspector killed in Pak firing

BSF sub-inspector killed in Pak firing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani forces on Tuesday opened fire on a Border Security Force patrol killing a sub-inspector and injuring a civilian along the Line of Control in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

India foils 'major infiltration bid' as Pak violates ceasefire along IB

India foils 'major infiltration bid' as Pak violates ceasefire along IB

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Stepping up ceasefire violations, Pakistan on Friday resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing on several BSF posts along the Indo-Pak border in Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing a strong retaliation from India which killed two Pakistan Rangers.

Terrorists killed in Uri were fidayeen planning attacks: Army

Terrorists killed in Uri were fidayeen planning attacks: Army

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

5 AK 47 rifles, two UBGLs, large quantity of explosives, combat dresses, incendiary material, eatables with Pakistani markings and uniquely body-fitted IEDs with timer mechanisms have been recovered.

'Last wish fulfilled': Pak refugees on voting for first time

'Last wish fulfilled': Pak refugees on voting for first time

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Till August 5 last year, except for parliamentary elections, these refugees were barred from voting in Jammu and Kashmir's assembly, panchayat and urban local body polls.