News for 'Samba'

'Shohada Brigade' claims responsibility for Jammu attacks

'Shohada Brigade' claims responsibility for Jammu attacks

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

A lesser-known militant outfit 'Shohada Brigade' on Thursday claimed responsibility for the twin attacks in Jammu region which left eight persons, including a Lt Colonel of the army, dead.

BSF unearths secret tunnel near India-Pak border

BSF unearths secret tunnel near India-Pak border

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

A 30-metre-long tunnel from Pakistan to the Indian side was today detected by the Border Security Force on the international border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu district.

Work hard, party harder: The unbelievably fabulous life of Usain Bolt!

Work hard, party harder: The unbelievably fabulous life of Usain Bolt!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

10 photos of the fastest man in the world living it up in the fast lane.

World Cup Fan Zone: Party is getting bigger and better in Brazil

World Cup Fan Zone: Party is getting bigger and better in Brazil

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Many fans arrived in Brazil for the World Cup expecting a six-week party with a heady mix of top quality football, tropical beaches and Caipirinha cocktails played out to the soundtrack of a funky Samba beat.

BSF foils first infiltration bid of 2010

BSF foils first infiltration bid of 2010

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The Border Security Force foiled the first infiltration bid of 2010 by armed militants along the India-Pakistan border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of Monday.During the patrolling of the area, the BSF troops noticed some suspicious movement along the international border near Narianpur border out post in Samba district at approximately 1.15 am on Monday, said a senior BSF official. Troops fired on the infiltrating militants, forcing them back.

Jammu attack: Omar pulls up police, army; report sent to PM

Jammu attack: Omar pulls up police, army; report sent to PM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The security establishment in Jammu and Kashmir was pulled up by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday for the "lapses" in containing the terror attack near Jammu after three terrorists had a free run for nearly an hour between the two strikes.

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following the arrest of a top terrorist who had made a video of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's office, it has come to light that Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad is planning a strike in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday.

Pak troops violate ceasefire again, BSF hits back

Pak troops violate ceasefire again, BSF hits back

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

A BSF patrol party noticed some movement of militants at two posts -- S M Pur and S M Pur-one -- in Ramgarh sub-sector of Samba and challenged the militants, police officials said. Pakistani troops then opened fire, the he BSF retaliated and the exchange between the two sides continued intermittently for half-an-hour. The militants later fled. Inspector General of BSF (Jammu frontier) A K Sarolia said a red alert has been sounded and patrolling intensified.

Pak greets Obama's arrival with cross-border firing

Pak greets Obama's arrival with cross-border firing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Hours before United States President Barack Obama's arrival in India, Pakistani Rangers resorted to small arms firing along the International Border in Jammu district, forcing the Border Security Force to retaliate.

Major infiltration bid foiled ahead of Obama visit

Major infiltration bid foiled ahead of Obama visit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A major infiltration bid by Pakistan-based terrorists to strike ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit has been foiled by the BSF along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.

PIX: In search of star power, media lap up Usain Bolt show...

PIX: In search of star power, media lap up Usain Bolt show...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

As a dozen scantily clad Brazilian Samba dancers gyrated on to the stage, rocking peacock-style headdresses and glittery thongs, Usain Bolt was not about to be intimidated or upstaged.

Jammu: More shelling, firing by Pak troops along IB

Jammu: More shelling, firing by Pak troops along IB

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Pakistani troops fired mortars, rockets and automatic weapons on border posts and civilian areas along the International Border in Jammu and Samba districts, resulting in heavy exchanges till the wee hours of the day.

The Mighty Raju contest: Win EXCITING Prizes!

The Mighty Raju contest: Win EXCITING Prizes!

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Just answer this simple question and win!

Prohibitory orders lifted in 5 J-K districts; schools, colleges reopen

Prohibitory orders lifted in 5 J-K districts; schools, colleges reopen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

All the market places and shops reopened and traffic has resumed as normal in all these districts bringing much relief to the people.

Sports Shorts: Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open for 12th time

Sports Shorts: Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open for 12th time

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons in the news over the weekend.

Andhra CM goes on 'silent dharna' against Telangana

Andhra CM goes on 'silent dharna' against Telangana

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Continuing to mount pressure on the government over the Telangana Bill, pro and anti-statehood Congress leaders are preparing to stage separate sit-ins in New Delhi on Wednesday when the special session of the Parliament starts.

Independents galore in JK final phase polling

Independents galore in JK final phase polling

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The final phase of elections in Jammu and Kashmir on December 24 will have the distinction of having the highest number of Independents in state's electoral history. Of the total 370 candidates in the fray in 21 constituencies, 140 are Independents, election department officials said.

2 officers, 5 soldiers killed in terror strike at Nagrota army base

2 officers, 5 soldiers killed in terror strike at Nagrota army base

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Two Army officers and five soldiers lost their lives in a major terrorist attack on Tuesday at an army base near Jammu in the town of Nagrota, just 20 kilometres from the border with Pakistan.

Pak troops kill 2 in border shelling; India gives 'massive' reply

Pak troops kill 2 in border shelling; India gives 'massive' reply

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Heavy mortar shelling and firing by Pakistani troops continued unabated along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday killing two more people -- both women -- even as a "massive" reply was being given from the Indian side.

Pak-based terrorists trying to strike ahead of Obama visit

Pak-based terrorists trying to strike ahead of Obama visit

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Pakistan-based terrorist groups are continuously trying to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir by taking advantage of cross-border firing as they aim to carry out "spectacular attacks" ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to India, according to security agencies.

BSF lodges protest with Pak over border firing

BSF lodges protest with Pak over border firing

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Following an infiltration bid on Saturday morning and ceasefire violations over the last 24 hours, the Border Security Force has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan Rangers over the incidents along the International Border in Jammu

Curfew lifted in two Jammu towns

Curfew lifted in two Jammu towns

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

Curfew was lifted in Kathua and Samba towns in Jammu on Tuesday following the return of normalcy in the areas that were rocked by violence over the Amarnath land row.

Ex-Pak soldier caught crossing border in Jammu

Ex-Pak soldier caught crossing border in Jammu

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Two Pakistani currency notes of denomination of Rs 500 each, two identity cards, one small knife and a paper with 'CMA Lahore Cantt' written on it were recovered from the arrested person, a BSF officer said.

At 80, she's the coolest DJ in the world!

At 80, she's the coolest DJ in the world!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

At 80, this Polish woman is still the life of the party -- quite literally! Meet 80-year-old "DJ Wika" who stands behind the decks, mixing party music in a huge Warsaw club.

Infiltrator killed on Indo-Pak border

Infiltrator killed on Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Alert BSF troops observed movement along the international border at a post in Chilyari belt of Samba at around 4:40 am.

Life disrupted as lawyers call for general strike in Jammu

Life disrupted as lawyers call for general strike in Jammu

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The brutal rape and murder of an eight-year-old Bakerwal girl has polarised the normally peaceful town of Jammu, with the local Bar association calling for a bandh against what it termed the "targeting of minority Dogras" while the state police had lodged a case against lawyers who allegedly tried to prevent it from filing a chargesheet against the accused.

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo Pinto was known for his dynamic, bold and aggressive leadership in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 War. Lieutenant General B T Pandit -- who was awarded a Vir Chakra for his courage during that battle -- salutes the Victor of Basantar who passed into the ages last week.

BSF jawan injured in cross-border firing dies at AIIMS

BSF jawan injured in cross-border firing dies at AIIMS

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Repeatedly violating the ceasefire in the last 36 hours, Pakistani troops opened fire at forward posts along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, injuring a Border Security Force jawan.

'We'll be swept away should the 2 nations clash': Living along the LoC

'We'll be swept away should the 2 nations clash': Living along the LoC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'People are very scared. And frightened. There is apprehension of war.' 'We are under the shadow of swords from both sides and in the middle, we get crushed.' As the conflict between India and Pakistan dramatically escalates, villages along the Line of Control fear for their lives.

190 killed in J-K due to militancy, ceasefire violations since Jan '15

190 killed in J-K due to militancy, ceasefire violations since Jan '15

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

A total of 146 militancy-related incidents took place between January 15, 2015 to January 15, 2016, leaving 169 people -- 108 militants, 39 security personnel and 22 civilians -- dead. A total of 181 incidents of border firing were reported during the same period in the state which left 22 persons including eight security personnel dead and 75 others, including 13 security men injured

Ceasefire violations will cost Pakistan dearly: Govt

Ceasefire violations will cost Pakistan dearly: Govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Army Vice Chief Sarath Chand said that India will continue to give a "befitting reply"

Pak shelling: BSF DG to review border preparedness

Pak shelling: BSF DG to review border preparedness

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Border Security Force Director General D K Pathak is rushing to border areas along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of heavy shelling from Pakistan that left a trooper dead on Monday and caused damage to civilian infrastructure.

NIA quizzes caretaker of shrine SP claims to have visited before Pathankot attack

NIA quizzes caretaker of shrine SP claims to have visited before Pathankot attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The NIA on Tuesday summoned the caretaker of a shrine in Punjab which a superintendent of police rank officer had claimed to have visited before being kidnapped by terrorists who attacked the Pathankot Air Force base hours later.

Broadband, 2G Internet partially restored in J-K

Broadband, 2G Internet partially restored in J-K

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The order comes days after the Supreme Court had made harsh observation on the JK administration for snapping Internet services, which the apex court said was a fundamental right of the people.

1 jawan martyred as Pak violates ceasefire on Eid

1 jawan martyred as Pak violates ceasefire on Eid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

11 BSF troops have so far been killed in cross-border firing incidents along the IBr in J&K this year.

BSF officer killed in Pak sniper fire along IB in J-K

BSF officer killed in Pak sniper fire along IB in J-K

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The BSF troops were carrying out border domination along the IB, when snipers of Pakistan Rangers opened fire on them around 1050 hours in Hiranagar-Samba sector of Kathua district, said a senior BSF officer.

Arrested terrorists reveal role of Pak-based JeM handlers in Nagrota attack

Arrested terrorists reveal role of Pak-based JeM handlers in Nagrota attack

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The 3 arrested were in continuous touch through WhatsApp with Maulana Mufti Ashghar, based in Muzaffarabad, whose nephew Waqas (JeM commander in South Kashmir) was killed in an encounter near Pulwama recently.

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively. The firing is still on, he said.

Six days short of turning 23, Army Captain killed in Pak firing

Six days short of turning 23, Army Captain killed in Pak firing

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Captain Kapil Kundu from Ransika village of Gurugram district was killed when the Pakistani forces opened unprovoked firing.

400 border residents evacuated after Pak pounds IB with mortar bombs

400 border residents evacuated after Pak pounds IB with mortar bombs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Border dwellers in Bobiya and adjoining hamlets in Hiranagar sector in Kathua district have been experiencing sleepless nights due to the intensified shelling and firing by Pakistan.