International border

Search operation launched in Samba after movement of armed persons reported

Police and security forces have launched a search operation in the border town of Samba along Jammu-Pathankot national highway following reports of suspected movement of four persons in the wee hours on Thursday.

Jun 15, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

BSF jawan injured as Pakistan again violates ceasefire

This is second ceasefire violation along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir in as many days.

May 12, 2017, 10:23 AM IST

Rajnath Singh reviews Kashmir situation with top security brass

The top security brass of the country on Monday reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid continued unrest in the Kashmir Valley.

Apr 24, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

Pakistan promoting 'civil resistance' in J&K: Home Ministry

Pakistan has changed its strategy of "superimposition" of militancy onto Jammu and Kashmir by promoting "civil resistance" through radicalisation, the Home Ministry has said in its annual report.

Apr 13, 2017, 16:30 PM IST

Ceasefire violations by Pak lower after surgical strike: Govt

Ceasefire violations by Pakistan and casualties on the Indian side of the Line of Control and the international border have come down after the surgical strikes by India, the government said today.

Mar 22, 2017, 16:37 PM IST

BSF foils infiltration bid along International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector

BSF on Monday foiled an infiltration bid along International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector, which also saw two ceasefire violations.

Feb 07, 2017, 00:37 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir: Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Samba, Army retaliating strongly

At about 08:45 am, there was small arms fire from Pakistan`s side and at 09:35 am, small arms and 51 mm mortar fire started.

Feb 06, 2017, 11:18 AM IST

BSF, Pakistan Rangers hold flag meeting

BSF and Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday held a flag meeting for the first time since heavy ceasefire violation last month post surgical strike and both committed to maintain peace and tranquility along International Border (IB) in Jammu frontier.

Dec 14, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

Nagrota attack: Rat hole-like tunnel found near international border; was used for infiltration by terrorists - PICS

In a major development, a tunnel has been found near international border in Chamliyal area.

Dec 01, 2016, 19:30 PM IST

Samba attack: Terrorists infiltrated through tunnel, planned to blow up trains in Jammu and Kashmir

Apart from arms, ammunition, and explosive stores, BSF recovered 10 Improvised Explosive Devices from three slain militants along IB in Ramgarh sector, Samba district.

Nov 30, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

Rise in infiltration attempts across LoC since Wani's killing

In parts of the International Border with the Border Security Force (BSF), the total number of ceasefire violations was 210 until November 1.

Nov 22, 2016, 21:42 PM IST

BSF jawan, woman injured as Pakistan target Indian villages in Rajouri

The firing in Sunderbani sector is the second ceasefire violation by the Pakistani side in less than six hours today.

Nov 19, 2016, 20:47 PM IST

Border schools shut after Pakistani shelling reopen

Schools located in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir which were ordered to shut after Pakistani shelling reopened on Tuesday, officials said.

Nov 15, 2016, 13:33 PM IST

Calm borders in Jammu and Kashmir for 5th consecutive day

Many families returned home to villages along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu as calm prevailed for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday.

Nov 12, 2016, 11:15 AM IST

Pakistan troops shell twin sectors along LoC in Rajouri, Poonch

There had been over 100 ceasefire violations on Indian posts and civilian areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir after the surgical strike.

Nov 08, 2016, 17:06 PM IST

Uneasy calm continues along International Border, Line of Control in Jammu

Despite the pause in ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops for the second consecutive day, an uneasy calm prevailed along the IB and LoC in Jammu on Friday as border villages remained empty and schools closed.

Nov 04, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Pakistan forces deliberately targeting civilian areas, Indian posts along IB, says BSF

BSF on Wednesday said Pakistan's border guarding force was deliberately targeting civilian areas and its Army directly supporting the troops in the shelling on these areas and Indian posts along the International Border.

Nov 02, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

BSF releases video of Pakistani bunkers being destroyed in retaliatory firing as tension escalates - WATCH

The BSF on Wednesday released a video footage showing how it destroyed several Pakistani bunkers in retaliatory firing along the International Border.

Nov 02, 2016, 17:11 PM IST

Uneasy calm prevails along Jammu border

Firing was also not reported from the LoC in Naushera sector of Rajouri district on Wednesday.
 

Nov 02, 2016, 10:20 AM IST

Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling in border areas of J&K; eight civilians killed, 22 injured

Eight people were killed and 22 injured when Pakistan troops bombarded Samba, Jammu, Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir with heavy mortar shells on Tuesday.

Nov 01, 2016, 17:00 PM IST