Assam Rifles

Home Ministry empowers Assam Rifles to arrest, search sans warrant in northeastern states

The notification said that "an officer of the rank corresponding to that of the lowest rank of members of the Assam Rifles" has been given these powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Feb 21, 2019, 16:48 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, January 26th, 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.

Jan 26, 2019, 21:48 PM IST

Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired, January 26th, 2019

This is a special segment for hearing impaired which brings to you latest updates of the afternoon. Watch this video to know the latest news stories of the day.

Jan 26, 2019, 17:30 PM IST

Republic Day Parade: All-women marching contingent of Assam Rifles scripts history

The all-women marching contingent of Assam Rifles on Saturday scripted history as they came down the Rajpath to take part in the Republic Day Parade in the National capital. The contingent was led by 30-year-old Major Khusboo Kanwar. Watch this video to know more.

Jan 26, 2019, 17:08 PM IST

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Jan 26, 2019, 15:42 PM IST

All-women marching contingent of Assam Rifles scripts history at Republic Day Parade

The contingent was led by 30-year-old Major Khusboo Kanwar. 

Jan 26, 2019, 10:38 AM IST

All-Women Assam Rifles contingent to march past Rajpath on Republic Day

This will be the first time that an all-women contingent from the Assam Rifles unit of the Indian Army will salute the President at Rajpath.

Jan 26, 2019, 09:02 AM IST

Farmer's daughter & Assam Rifles soldier: Jyotiraditya Scindia hails Gwalior-based Neelam Rajput's for creating history

For the first time in the history of Assam Rifles and also in the paramilitary an all women Contingent will be saluting the President at the Rajpath this Republic Day on January 26.

Jan 22, 2019, 11:51 AM IST

Ahead of Independence Day, India steps up vigil along Bangladesh, Myanmar border

Border Security Force troopers are guarding India's border with Bangladesh while the Assam Rifles are deployed along the country's frontier with Myanmar.

Aug 13, 2018, 15:17 PM IST

Security men rescue three 'sadhus' from getting lynched by mob over child lifting rumours

The sadhus came under attack when they were coming back after completing their pilgrimage tour to Maa Kamakhya and Parashuram Kund in Assam. They were headed back to Agartala. 

Jul 06, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Suspected Naga insurgent group NSCN(K) ambush, kill 2 Assam Rifles jawans, injure 4

Since 1980s, NSCN(K) has engaged in subversive activities, including attacks on security forces, extortion and looting.

Jun 17, 2018, 23:59 PM IST

Two BSF jawans martyred in IED blast in Imphal

 A loud explosion occurred near the BSF campus, possibly injuring many and killing two jawans at the location.

May 09, 2018, 16:00 PM IST

India eyes AK-103 assault rifles, looks for deal to 'Make in India'

Indian officials are set to meet Russian counterparts to discuss a deal.

Apr 20, 2018, 19:16 PM IST

Paramilitary forces see massive spike in voluntary retirement, resignations: Government

A number of reasons including personal, family and better pensions after 20 years of being in service could be the reasons.

Mar 28, 2018, 13:03 PM IST

9 oil tankers set afire on Assam-Arunachal border, Khaplang militants' role suspected

The tankers were moving from Kharsang in Arunachal Pradesh to Digboi in Assam when they were set on fire near Jagun. 

Jan 16, 2018, 19:30 PM IST

Supreme Court pulls up CBI's SIT in Manipur fake encounters probe

The Supreme Court today came down heavily on the CBI's SIT, probing alleged extra-judicial killings and fake encounters by the Army, Assam Rifles and police in insurgency-hit Manipur, for not registering the required number of FIRs as directed by it earlier.

Jan 16, 2018, 16:51 PM IST

New militant outfit busted in Manipur

A joint team of Manipur Police and 26 Assam Rifles troopers on Saturday busted a newly formed militant outfit and arrested three of its cadres.

Dec 30, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

75 - 80 per cent of insurgency problems in northeast have ended: Rajnath Singh

About 75-80 per cent insurgency problems in the northeast have come to an end, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

Dec 08, 2017, 15:07 PM IST

Delhi HC to hear plea against dual control over Assam Rifles

A petition was on Tuesday filed in the Delhi High Court, demanding that the control of the Assam Rifles be given to either the Ministry of Home Affairs or the Ministry of Defence.

Aug 08, 2017, 18:31 PM IST

Retirement age of doctors in paramilitary forces enhanced to 65 years

The retirement age of medical officers working in central armed police forces like the CRPF and BSF has been enhanced from 60 to 65 years, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Jul 12, 2017, 15:25 PM IST