International border

Border Security Force recovers heroin valued at Rs 10 crores in Jammu

More arrests are likely as the investigations progress

May 14, 2016, 01:57 AM IST

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire in J&K ahead of PM's visit

PTI quoted a senior BSF officer as saying that Pakistani troops opened 4-5 rounds of fire on a forward post in Samba sector early this morning.

Apr 19, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

BSF may be withdrawn from LoC, deployed to secure Indo-Pak International Border

The move is being strongly opposed by senior BSF commanders as they feel that its removal from LoC will take away vital exposure of the personnel.

Mar 15, 2016, 21:55 PM IST

India-Bangladesh border guarding forces to hold joint exercise today

India shares a total of 4,096 km of border with Bangladesh. 

Mar 12, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Mend your ways: BJP to Pakistan after discovery of tunnel in J&K's RS Pura sector

BSF had on Friday lodged a protest with their Pakistani counterparts over the cross-border tunnel and passed on the evidence in this regard to them.

Mar 05, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

BSF chief in Jammu to review security after discovery of tunnel

A patrol party of the BSF had on Thursday discovered a 50-metre-long tunnel at Allah Mai Kothay area in R.S. Pura sector of Jammu district.

Mar 04, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

OMG! This 50-metre long tunnel runs across Indo-Pak border

A 50-metre long tunnel was unearthed on Thursday that facilitated infiltration from the Pakistani side of the international border.

Mar 04, 2016, 14:33 PM IST

DNA: India to buy mortar radars to counter heavy shelling by Pakistan

India has decided to buy modern counter mortar radars to repel heavy shelling on the international border by Pakistan

Jan 29, 2016, 00:16 AM IST

BSF starts 'Operation Cold' along International Border

Border Security Force (BSF) has launched 'Operation Cold' along the international border in Rajasthan covering Sriganganagar, Bikaner, Barmer and Jaisalmer that will continue till January 30.

Jan 11, 2016, 19:23 PM IST

More BSF men to be deployed on border after Pathankot attack

In the wake of the recent Pathankot airbase attack, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday announced that they will deploy at least 2,000 additional security personnel along Punjab and Jammu borders.

Jan 07, 2016, 00:08 AM IST

Three Kashmiri youth held near Attari border

Three Kashmiri youths were taken into custody after they drove a speeding multi-utility vehicle (MUV) close to the international border with Pakistan.

Dec 20, 2015, 23:26 PM IST

57 Army personnel killed fighting terrorists in last one year

 A total of 57 Army personnel have died fighting terrorists between December 2014 to November this year, Parliament was told on Tuesday.

Dec 09, 2015, 00:47 AM IST

Sushma calls Nepal PM, discusses political matters

Sushma Swaraj made a call on Wednesday after her meeting with Nepal`s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamal Thapa in New Delhi.

Dec 03, 2015, 22:51 PM IST

BSF adopts 'winter strategy' to check infiltration

Police also has issued instructions to its units near the IB to be alert. 

Nov 29, 2015, 18:47 PM IST

BSF strengthens security measures along International Border as winter sets in

The BSF has installed anti-fog devices and deployed more troops along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, putting in place its "winter strategy" to foil infiltration bids and terror attacks.

Nov 26, 2015, 22:12 PM IST

Youth Cong activists hold anti-govt protest near IB

The activists, who gathered at RS Pura near the IB, accused the Modi-led government of not doing much to address the problems of the border residents.

Nov 26, 2015, 19:53 PM IST

Pakistan Rangers target BSF positions in Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan Rangers on Tuesday resorted to unprovoked firing at BSF positions on the international border in Samba district of Jammu region.

Nov 17, 2015, 09:40 AM IST

PM visit: Security beefed up in Jammu, BSF alert on IB

 Security has been beefed up in Jammu region and BSF troops have been put on alert along the International Border with Pakistan ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on November 7.

Nov 04, 2015, 17:53 PM IST

Over 20,000 bunkers to be built for border residents in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed on Wednesday said that over 20,000 concrete bunkers would be built along the LoC and IB for the safety of residents living in border areas in Jammu region.

Oct 07, 2015, 15:02 PM IST

Indo-Pak border: Bright and calm from space...guns on the ground

The image of the dazzling nighttime panorama was captured by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station while looking north across Pakistan’s Indus River valley.

Oct 06, 2015, 13:30 PM IST