News for 'samba district'

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.

Border firing dwindles after India's strong stance

Border firing dwindles after India's strong stance

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

After nine days of heavy firing and mortar shelling from across the border, firing de-escalated along the 192-km long border in Jammu frontier overnight with Pakistan opening fire on four border out posts in Kathua district.

Cross-border firing: Pak summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner

Cross-border firing: Pak summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner and lodged a protest over the ceasefire violations allegedly by India in which some Pakistan Rangers were killed.

JK under thick security blanket on eve of Modi's Jammu visit

JK under thick security blanket on eve of Modi's Jammu visit

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Palli panchayat, 17 km from Jammu city, was virtually sealed with local police and paramilitary personnel including Border Security Force and Central Reserve Police Force deployed in strength to keep a strict vigil.

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.

Curfew continues in Kishtwar, relaxed in parts of Jammu

Curfew continues in Kishtwar, relaxed in parts of Jammu

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Curfew continued on Tuesday in Kishtwar for the sixth day running, even as restrictions were partially lifted in Samba district and other areas of Jammu region, which were witness to recent incidents of communal clashes.

Pakistan Rangers target posts along IB in Jammu

Pakistan Rangers target posts along IB in Jammu

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Thursday night resorted to small arms firing on border out-posts along the international border in Jammu, prompting BSF to retaliate.

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.

Pak targets civilian areas in Jammu, 3 children among 4 hurt

Pak targets civilian areas in Jammu, 3 children among 4 hurt

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Pakistan army troops on Thursday pounded civilian areas along the Line of Control by violating ceasefire for the ninth time in four days resulting in injuries to four people, prompting retaliation from Indian troops.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again, fires at Indian posts in Poonch

Pakistan violates ceasefire again, fires at Indian posts in Poonch

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Pakistani troops violated the bilateral ceasefire at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday night.

Amit Shah to review Kashmir situation in high-level meet on June 3

Amit Shah to review Kashmir situation in high-level meet on June 3

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting on June 3 to discuss the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the second such exercise in less than a fortnight which comes at a time when terrorists have been carrying out targeted killings in the Valley.

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.

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Here is a timeline of the major attacks that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir since 1999 till date

Pakistan dares India again; 35 BSF posts attacked, 2 civilians injured

Pakistan dares India again; 35 BSF posts attacked, 2 civilians injured

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

In the continued escalation at the international border, Pakistan yet again violated the ceasefire targeting as many as 35 Border Security Force posts in Jammu.

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

In the shelling, a BSF jawan and a 17-year-old girl were killed while five civilians and a BSF jawan were injured and have been hospitalised.

Pak Rangers not accepting protest notes over ceasefire: BSF

Pak Rangers not accepting protest notes over ceasefire: BSF

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The Border Security Force on Tuesday said Pakistani troops were not accepting protest notes from India over ceasefire violations and that there was "no communication" between the two sides.

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

As per reports, Pakistan has fired 3000-4000 mortar shells targeting Indian villages and border towns in which 12 people have been killed.

Pakistan objects to Modi's visit to Kashmir

Pakistan objects to Modi's visit to Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Pakistan criticised the laying of foundation stones for the construction of the Rattle and Kwar Hydroelectric Projects on the Chenab River in Kashmir.

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

Ceasefire violation: BSF lodges protest with Pak Rangers

Ceasefire violation: BSF lodges protest with Pak Rangers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Border Security Force has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan Rangers over ceasefire violation in forward areas of Poonch and Kathua districts along the Indo-Pak border, in which a BSF jawan and a civilian were injured.

Pak continues to shell areas along LoC, IB in Jammu

Pak continues to shell areas along LoC, IB in Jammu

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

On Sunday, a civilian was killed and two persons were injured in the Pakistani shelling along the IB in Kanachak belt of Jammu district, raising the death toll in the ceasefire violations since Thursday last to 12 and injuries to over 60.

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.

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Kumar also said in the last three years, the Jaish-e-Mohammed has been "wiped out" in the Kashmir Valley. Only seven to eight terrorists are active now, he said.

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging.

BSF finds tunnels used by terrorists for infiltration into J-K

BSF finds tunnels used by terrorists for infiltration into J-K

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

"Border Security Force detects a tunnel along the international border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua. "More details awaited," officials said.

Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 20k cr in Jammu tomorrow

Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 20k cr in Jammu tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Seeking to develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in every district of the country, the prime minister will launch a new initiative named 'Amrit Sarovar', it said.

Tension rife on Indo-Pak border ahead of talks

Tension rife on Indo-Pak border ahead of talks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by resorting to brief firing on border outposts along the International Border.

Don't cover anti-terror operations live: TV channels told

Don't cover anti-terror operations live: TV channels told

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

All TV channels have been asked not to broadcast live anti-terrorist operations to avoid any adverse impact on rescue exercise.

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops targeted Indian posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Indian forces to retaliate effectively.

J-K civic polls: BJP emerges as single largest party

J-K civic polls: BJP emerges as single largest party

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) swept the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls by winning 110 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the single largest party by getting 75 seats after securing the largest vote share in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.

Jammu rocked by protests for 2nd day over Hindu teacher's killing

Jammu rocked by protests for 2nd day over Hindu teacher's killing

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Protests against the killing of a Hindu school teacher in Kulgam continued to rock several parts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir on the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

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.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

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.

Cong will use full power to get statehood back: Rahul in J-K

Cong will use full power to get statehood back: Rahul in J-K

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Gandhi, who met a cross section of people from Jammu and Kashmir during his yatra, said J-K has the highest level of unemployment in the country.

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

He said over 30 people were detained for questioning during searches in 30 Rohingya settlements in Jammu city.

Doval, R&AW chief meet Amit Shah over Kashmir killings

Doval, R&AW chief meet Amit Shah over Kashmir killings

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Ahead of a crucial meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and is believed to have discussed the security situation in the Union territory which has witnessed a spate of targeted killings since May 12.

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'If, as happened in Baramulla during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the youth in the Valley get triggered enough to jump into the wider fray, the end result would be difficult to predict, especially as the state's post-August 5, 2019 political format remains substantially fragmented and foggy,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Second phase of DDC polls underway in J-K

Second phase of DDC polls underway in J-K

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Out of the 280 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, 43 are going to polls in the second phase with 25 in Kashmir and 18 in Jammu division.

Lashkar terrorist kills employee inside bank branch in J-K

Lashkar terrorist kills employee inside bank branch in J-K

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A bank employee from Rajasthan was shot dead on Thursday by terrorists in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.