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Hello Jammu News at 11:48:00 PM 0


Jammu, Jan 27 :  The Border Security Force on Monday night shot down a Pakistani drone along the International Border in Jammu, officials said.

The drone was in a forward post in Arnia belt here, they said.

IG BSF, Jammu Frontier, N S Jamwal told that it is a drone-like flying object without a camera.

"We are investigating it," he said.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:35:00 PM 0
Jammu, Dec 11 : BSF Inspector General Ram Awtar called on Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday and briefed him about the paramilitary forces' operations in the Jammu Frontier.

Awtar met the governor at the Raj Bhavan here, an official spokesperson said.

The inspector general of the Jammu Frontier briefed Malik about some of the current issues relating to Border Security Force's (BSF's) operations in the region and the likely pattern of the emerging security scenario.   PTI

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Jammu, Aug 29 :  The Border Security Force (BSF) troops foiled an exfiltration bid and arrested three Bangladeshi nationals, including two teenagers, along International Border (IB) in Jammu district, police said today.

BSF troops guarding IB in R S Pura sector observed some movement of the people yesterday and later arrested 3 persons, who turned out to be Bangaldeshi nationals, police officials said here.

They were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan side. BSF handed them over to the police, which registered a case and grilled the foreigners, the officials said.

One mobile phone, 2 sim cards and over Rs 600 in Bangladeshi currency were recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Abdul Kareem (20), Mohmmad Ali (18) and Mohmmad Jahangir (18).

As per reports they had taken a train to reach the Jammu and from there they headed to border to cross over to Pakistan under the guidance of a guide.

The trio have been sent to Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) to carry out the thorough investigation about the purpose, police added.PTI

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Hello Jammu News at 3:18:00 PM 0

Srinagar, Aug 23: Satya Pal Malik today took oath as the 13th Jammu and Kashmir governor.

He was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Gita Mittal at a function at Raj Bhawan here.

Former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were among over 400 guests present at the ceremony.

Senior officials of civil administration, police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and the Army were also present at the event.

Malik replaced Narendra Nath Vohra, who was given a two-month extension after completing 10 years as the governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

Vohra was one of the longest serving governors of the state after Karan Singh, who held the post for nearly 15 years -- first as 'Sadr-e-Riyasat' and then as the governor in 1950s and 1960s.

Malik, former governor of Bihar, arrived here yesterday. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 1:21:00 PM 0

Malkangiri (Odisha), Aug 17: A woman Maoist, who carried a reward of Rs one lakh on her head, has surrendered before the police in Malkangiri district, the police said today.

Nayana Khilo (19) of Sanyasiguda village surrendered before Malkangigi SP Jagmohan Meena and BSF DIG Virendra Singh last evening, a police official said.

Nayana had joined the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in 2016 and worked in Gumma area under Malkangiri division of the outfit, Meena said.

She was on the wanted list of police for her alleged involvement in at least four offensives, the SP said adding the woman would be rehabilitated according to the surrender policy of the state government.

The woman decided to give up arms and return to the mainstream as she realised the futility of the violent approach of the Maoists, he said.

She will also get financial assistance for building house, studies and training in a trade or a vocation of her liking, he said. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 6:41:00 PM 0

Div Com takes salute at SK Stadium
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 13: In connection with the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, full dress rehearsals were held in all the districts and Tehsil headquarters of the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region today.
At Srinagar, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, unfurled the national flag and inspected the parade and took the salute at the march past at Sher-i -Kashmir Stadium.
The march past was presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, BSF, Women Police, State Disaster Response Force, Fire and Emergency Services. Besides, contingents of Forest Protection Force and students from different schools also took part in the march past.
Department of Information and J&K Cultural Academy presented colourful cultural events besides Dare Devil and Marshal art events were also appreciated by the viewers.    
On the occasion, DGP, S. P. Vaid, ADGP Muneer Ahmed Khan, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Swayam Prakash Pani, Additional Director Generals of Police, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, divisional and senior Police officers were present.
At Anantnag, a full dress rehearsal was held at Government Degree College Anantnag (Boys). Additional District Development Commissioner, Reyaz Ahmad Sofi took the salute at the march past presented by contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, NCC and school Children participated in the march past.
At Budgam, the full dress rehearsal was held at Sports stadium Budgam. The Additional District Development Commissioner Budgam, Khurshid Ahmad Sanai unfurled the national flag and took the salute at the march past presented by contingents JKP, JKAP, CRPF, NCC, Home-guard, Fire and Emergency Services.
Officers from the civil administration, police, and army were present.
 At Baramulla, a colourful full dress rehearsal was conducted at District Police Lines Baramulla today. Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Farooq Ahmed Baba unfurled the tricolour and took the salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services and NCC.
On the occasion, senior officers of civil administration, Police department were present.
At Shopian, a colourful full dress rehearsal was conducted at District Police Lines Shopian today. Additional Deputy Commissioner Shopain, Parvaiz Sajad Ganai unfurled the national flag and took the salute at the march past presented by JKP, CRPF, Home Guard and School children. Cultural Programmes were also presented on the occasion.
On the occasion, senior officers of civil administration, Police department were present.
At Pulwama, the full dress rehearsal was held at District Police Lines, Pulwama. The Additional Commissioner Revenue, Qazi Masood unfurled the national flag and took the salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services.
At Kulgam, a full dress rehearsal was held at District Police Lines, Kulgam. The Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Sheikh Ghulam Hassan unfurled the tricolour and took the salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, NCC Fire and Emergency Services.
At Bandipora, a full dress rehearsal was held at Sher-i -Kashmir sports stadium, Bandipora today. The Assistant Commissioner Revenue Bandipora, Hamida Akhter inspected the parade and took salute on the march past presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, and students from different schools.
Officers from civil administration, police, and army were presented on the occasion.
Full dress rehearsal functions were also held at Sumbal and Gurez also.
At Kupwara, a full dress rehearsal was held at District Police Lines, Kupwara. Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir took salute at the march past presented by contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, FPF, Fire and Emergency Services, Home Guards and Police Band.
Officers from civil administration, police, and army were present.
A similar function was also held at DPL, Mini- Secretariat Tanghdar and Karnah.
At Ganderbal, a full dress rehearsal was held at Madri Meharban Stadium, Ganderbal. The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Naseer Ahmad Wani unfurled the tricolour and took the salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, forest protection Ganderbal  Force, ITBP and Fire and Emergency Services.
Officers from the civil administration, Police and Army were also present on the occasion.
At Kargil, a full dress rehearsal was held for 72nd Independence Day at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium Kargil today.
Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kargil Sonam Chosjor unfurled the tri-colour and took the salute at the march past presented by JKP, NCC, 6th Btn Rajputana, women contingent and students of 17 different educational institutions of the district.
Colourful events were also held in which troops of Academy of Art, Cultural and Languages and students of various educational institutions displayed the cultural traditions and heritage of the district.
Meanwhile, the full dress rehearsal was also held at sub-division Drass, Zanaskar, Chiktan, Sakoo and Shargole.
At Leh, A colourful full-dress rehearsal of Independence Day celebrations 2018 was held at Polo-ground here. The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Avny Lavasa, took the salute at an impressive parade.
Personnel from the armed forces and schoolchildren participated in the event. Cultural programmes were also presented on the occasion by the school children and artists of Information Department Leh.
SSP, Leh Sargon Shukla and other government officials were also present on the occasion.
Likewise, full-dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations was also conducted at Nubra- Diskit, Nyoma and Khalsi Sub Divisions.
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Hello Jammu News at 4:00:00 PM 0

Ferozepur, Jul 13: Seven packets of heroin weighing 2.77 kg and 50 pistol rounds were seized from a field near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Ferozepur sector in a joint operation by the BSF and the police, officials said today.

The operation was conducted last evening after the special task force of Punjab Police received information about the drugs and passed it on to the Border Security Force (BSF), they added.

The seizure was made from a field along the border fence, officials said. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 12:42:00 PM 0

Malkangiri (Odisha), Jul 11: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is set to inaugurate a bridge here on July 18, connecting the "cut-off areas" of the Maoist-hit district with the mainland, a government official said.

The Gurupriya bridge on river Janbai would ensure easy access to nearby towns for nine panchayats in the inaccessible areas of Malkangiri, considered a "safe haven of left wing extremists", he said.

Earlier this year, the state government had installed CCTV cameras on the bridge to help the BSF and CRPF personnel track the movements of Maoists in the area.

Dambaru Sisa, BJD MLA from Chitrakonda seat in Malkangiri district, said the construction work has been completed and the 910-metre-long Gurupriya bridge all set for inauguration on July 18.

"Cut off by Balimela reservoir, people living in the remote part of the district had been demanding a bridge on Janbai river for around 40 years. The new bridge would end decades of isolation for them," he added.

Former chief minister J B Patnaik had laid the foundation stone for the bridge in 1982. However, the inaccessibility of the site, coupled with other roadblocks including Maoist threats, resulted in delay of the project.

In 2014, Naveen Patnaik laid another foundation stone for the Gurupriya bridge and directed the officials to carry out the construction work at the earliest. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 8:25:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, JULY 7:    Governor N.N. Vohra convened a high level meeting at the Raj Bhavan today to review the security situation in Kashmir Valley, in the context of the incident earlier in the day in which three civilians had lost their lives in district Kulgam. Governor had especially invited Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Northern Army Commander, to participate in the discussions.
Expressing deep anguish on the loss of civilian lives, including a teenage girl, Governor reiterated the vital importance of the laid down Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) being most strictly adhered to by Army and all Security Forces to avoid incidents of civilian casualties and collateral damages, even in situations of extreme provocation. He also re-emphasized the crucial importance of sustained collaborative action and synergy between the Armed Forces and the State Police with the civil administration in dealing with difficult situations, particularly to ensure against the loss of civilian lives.
Governor was briefed by the heads of all Security Forces on issues relating to security management and the arrangements made for the safe conduct of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Besides the Northern Army Commander the meeting was attended by the three Advisors to Governor, Sh. B.B. Vyas, Sh. K. Vijay Kumar and Sh. Khurshid Ganai; Dr. S.P. Vaid, Director General of Police; Sh. Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor; Sh. R.K. Goyal, Principal Secretary Home;  Lt. Gen. A.K. Bhat, GOC XV Corps;  Sh. A.G Mir, ADGP, CID; Sh. Muneer Khan, ADGP, Home Guards, Security and Law and Order; Sh. Baseer Khan, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Sh. S.P. Pani, IGP, Kashmir; Sh. Zulfiquar Hasan, IG, CRPF (Ops) Kashmir; Sh. Ravideep Singh Sahi, IG, CRPF Kashmir; and Ms. Sonali Mishra, IG, BSF.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:05:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, JULY 07: Inspector General of Border Security Force (IG BSF) Kashmir, Ms Sonali Mishra called on Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar, here today.
IG BSF (STC) S S Chahar and DIG BSF (Ops) Hari Lal were also present in the meeting.
Ms Mishra briefed the Advisor about the obtaining internal security situation and the arrangements being made for the safety and security of pilgrims visiting the state to perform Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
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Hello Jammu News at 2:06:00 PM 0

Jammu, Jun 16: An Army jawan was today killed as Pakistani troopers targeted a patrol party along LoC in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. 
The latest instance of ceasefire violation comes after four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including an assistant commandant-rank officer, were killed in firing by Pakistani Rangers along the International Border in Samba district on June 13. 
"Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of mortars on routine Indian Army patrol, 700 metres inside Indian territory in Naushera sector along the Line of Control (LoC) this morning," a senior Army officer told. 
In the exchange of fire, Rifleman Bikas Gurung was grievously injured and succumbed to injuries. The 21-year-old soldier belonged to Khunka Khuki village of Manipur, and is survived by his mother. 
The unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan, especially on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, is highly unethical and unprofessional, the Army officer said, adding that the Indian troops exercised maximum restraint in spite of grave provocation. 
He added that the Army, however, has been forced to respond to the unprovoked firing and would give a befitting response at the time and place of its own choosing. 
The Army also cancelled the exchange of sweets between the Pakistani Army and the Indian side on the occasion of Eid. 
Eleven BSF troops have so far been killed in cross-border firing incidents along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir this year, the highest casualty figure for the border force in a year in the past five years, the latest data revealed. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 8:08:00 PM 0
New Delhi, June 15 :  The National Security Guard (NSG) and the Border Security Force (BSF) will celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21 by organising various activities.

The BSF has planned to celebrate the day at Chhawla Camp here, a statement issued by the Home Ministry said.

At the programme, yoga session will be organised in which BSF troops, including officers and their spouses, subordinate officers and other ranks serving in Delhi will participate, it said. 

In addition to all field formations, the BSF will also organise yoga sessions in four state capitals and prominent cities -- Kolkata, Agartala, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru -- in which maximum personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CAPFs) deployed in nearby locations will participate.

The Border Security Force will encourage locals, residing near the campuses and bordering areas, to participate in the programme and create awareness about the importance of yoga in our lives.

The NSG will organise a yoga session at NSG stadium in Gurgaon's Manesar.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will celebrate International Yoga Day at SDG ground, Old JNU campus, in the national capital. Around 200 officers and personnel will participate in it. 

Fests, seminars, workshop, musical and cultural programmes based on yoga will also be organized and best performer will be awarded, the statement said, adding competitions will also be held to inspire employees, especially the younger generation.

Renowned personalities from the field of yoga education will also be invited to generate interest about yoga among all personnel and family members of the jawans.PTI
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Hello Jammu News at 6:08:00 PM 0

Reiterates demand for cessation of hostilitiesalong borders
SRINAGAR, JUNE 13: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep anguish and grief over the death of four BSF personnel, including an officer, in a cross-border shelling incident in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district today.
Paying rich tributes to the slain personnel, the Chief Minister reiterated her demand for cessation of hostilities along the borders to protect lives and properties of border people who, she said, have been caught in a distressing situation of past few months which has put them to vulnerability.
Mehbooba Mufti said the suspension of operations elsewhere in the State has given the people a sigh of relief and hoped the same is extended to the borders and an atmosphere of peace returns to these areas which had prevailed for more than a decade due to the peace efforts of both the neighboring countries in 2003 around.
The Chief Minister has extended her sympathies to the bereaved families while praying for peace to the departed souls.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:06:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, MAY 23: Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, chaired a high level meeting at Raj Bhavan here today to review important security related issues in regard to the Shri Amarnathji Yatra which is scheduled to commence on 28th June, 2018. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, Director General of Police, heads of State and Central Intelligence Agencies, GOC XV Corps, GOC Victor Force, senior most officers of the Central Armed Police Forces, Inspector General of Police Kashmir; CEO and Additional CEO of the Shrine Board.
Shri S.P. Pani, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir and Major General J.P. Mathew, GOC, Victor Force, made detailed presentations regarding the obtaining and emerging security environment in the State, keeping in view the envisaged objectives of forces inimical to the prevalence of peace.
 Governor stressed the need for all concerned agencies to keep a close watch and maintain effective co-ordination to ensure the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Yatra.  The meeting held extensive discussions in regard to the issues relating to the obtaining security environment in the State; preparedness for meeting any unforeseen situation arising in the Yatra area; functioning of the Joint Control Rooms (JCRs) at every Yatra Camp; deployment of NDRF, SDRF and  Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs)  of the State Police along with Rescue Teams of various Security Forces at  identified locations on both Yatra routes; deployment of well equipped Fire Fighting units at pre-determined points; installation of X-Ray Baggage Scanning Units at appropriate locations on both the Yatra routes; Access Control arrangements at the Neelgrath, Panjtarni and Pahalgam Helipads etc.
The meeting discussed the enforcement of an effective Access Control System at the Baltal and Nunwan Base Camps and at the Domel and Chandanawari Access Control Gates; effective traffic regulation from Lakhanpur Check Post onwards; ATC arrangements for the heli services from the Pahalgam  and Neelgrath to Panjtarni; transit camp arrangements; installation of CCTVs at various camps and at the Access Control Gates; etc. 
Timing for movement of Shri Amarnathji Yatris
Stressing the need to strictly enforce the cut-off timings for the up-convoy from Jammu to Pahalgam / Baltal and down-convoy from Baltal and Pahalgam  to Jammu, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, informed that the following cut off timings will be strictly enforced for the movement of Yatris:
Convoy / vehicles en-route Pahalgam /  Baltal from Jammu shall cross Mir Bazar by 1500 hrs every day.
Convoy / vehicles en-route Jammu from Pahalgam /  Baltal shall cross Mir Bazar by 1800 hrs every day.
 Every day
Governor directed Director General of Police; Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir Divisions; Inspector General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir Divisions to ensure wide publicity of the Advisories relating to safety and security of Yatris, including the cut-off timings, through print and electronic media and particularly display these at Railway Station Jammu; Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu; Lakhanpur Check Post;  the On-spot Registration Counters at Jammu and Srinagar and at Base camps of Baltal and Nunwan and at Panjtarni through Public Address system by Information Department of the respective District Administration. He further directed Chief Secretary to ensure that the roads from Jammu to Srinagar; Srinagar to Baltal; and Anantnag to Pahalgam are maintained in satisfactory condition for the smooth movement of the pilgrimage.
Governor directed DGP and Divisional Administration, Kashmir to strictly enforce the prescribed regulatory mechanisms and ensure that only those Pilgrims who possessed valid Yatra Permits were allowed to undertake the Yatra on the date and by the route for which they had procured Advance Registration.  The meeting also discussed the specific measures which would be enforced for ensuring smooth and unhindered movement of validly registered Yatris right from the time they enter into the State and travel to the Holy Cave in order to prevent avoidable inconvenience to the Yatris. 
Noting that the various Service Providers, particularly ponywallas, labourers, palki wallas, tent and shop owners, etc play a very important role in the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra, the Governor directed Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and IGP Kashmir to ensure that all the Service Providers were enabled to function in a safe and secure environment in the Yatra area.  Governor observed that the Shrine Board has provided all Service Providers with an Insurance Cover of Rs. 3 Lakh each and ponies for Rs. 30,000 each against accidental death in the Yatra area.
Governor advised Chief Secretary to sensitize the Disaster Management agencies and ensure that all disaster management related arrangements for the Yatra are subsumed within the overall disaster management framework of the State. He directed Chief Secretary to chair an early meeting with DGP, GOC, 15 Corps and heads of all other security agencies to ensuring pooling of their disaster related resources at designated locations in the Yatra area.
The meeting was attended by Shri B. B. Vyas,  Chief Secretary; Dr. S. P. Vaid, Director General of Police, J&K; Lt. Gen. A.K. Bhatt, GOC, Hqrs. 15 Corps; Maj. Gen. J. P. Mathews, GOC, Hqrs, Victor Force; Shri V.S.K. Kaumudi,  Additional Director General, CRPF, J&K Zone; Shri Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to the Governor and Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; Shri R.K. Goyal, Principal Secretary, Home; ShriZulfiquar Hasan, IPS, IG, CRPF (Ops), Kashmir; Shri A. G. Mir, Additional Director General of Police, CID, J&K;  Shri Muneer Ahmed Khan, ADGP, Security & Home Guards;  Ms. Sonali Mishra, IG, BSF; Shri S.P Pani, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir; Shri Ravi Deep Singh Sahi, IG, CRPF, Srinagar Sector; Gp Capt S Roy Chowdhury, Air Force Station, Srinagar; and Shri Bhupinder Kumar, Additional Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board.
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Hello Jammu News at 4:43:00 PM 0

Jammu, May 21: A day after calling BSF officials for ceasefire, Pakistan yet again violated the truce agreement and fired unprovoked along international border in Arnia sub sector of Jammu.
Pakistani troops last night also fired unprovoked and shelled forward villages.
"Pakistani troops on Monday morning at around 0700 hrs started mortar firing in the general area of Arnia," BSF official here said.
He said that they targetted Vikram, Chinaz and Nikowal border outposts and other locations of the BSF.
"Meanwhile own troops giving befitting and strong reply to them," they added.
On Sunday Pakistan called BSF for ceasefire on borders.
Earlier on May 18, a BSF jawan and four civilians lost their lives and ten others were wounded in cross border firing in Arnia and R S Pura sectors of Jammu. UNI
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Hello Jammu News at 12:32:00 PM 0

Jammu, May 21: A day after calling BSF officials for ceasefire, Pakistan, on Monday morning, yet again violated the truce agreement and fired unprovoked along international border in Arnia sub sector of Jammu injuring three civilians, including a woman.
"Pakistani troops started mortar firing in the general area of Arnia at around 0700 hrs," a BSF official here said.
He said that they targetted Vikram, Chinaz and Nikowal border outposts and other locations of the BSF.
"Meanwhile own troops gave befitting and strong reply to them," they added.
While Darshana Devi and one Mohinder Lal of Pindi Charkan Kalan got seriously injured in the firing, SPO Gurcharan Singh suffered injuries when a motar landed in police station Arnia.
On Sunday, Pakistan had called BSF for ceasefire on borders.
Earlier on May 18, a BSF jawan and four civilians were killed and ten others wounded in cross border firing in Arnia and R S Pura sectors of Jammu.
Last night also, the Pakistani troops fired had unprovoked and shelled forward villages. UNI
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Hello Jammu News at 8:16:00 PM 0

Urges recruits to live up to expectations of nation
UDHAMPUR, MAY-19:-   An impressive attestation cum passing out Parade for a batch of 451 recruit constables of Border Security Force(BSF)- the  India’s first line of defence, was organized here at its Subsidiary Training Centre (STC). 
Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. Member Legislative Assembly, Udhampur Pawan Kumar Gupta, MLA Chenani, Dina Nath Bhagat, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Krishan Lal, and other distinguished guests and senior officers from Army, CRPF, Air Force, Police and Civil Administration besides parents of the recruit  constables and a large number of eminent citizens were present on the occasion.
Addressing the parade, the Speaker congratulated the recruit constables on successful completion of the tough training. He called upon them to display courage in the face of professional challenges. He extended his good wishes to all newly pass out recruits and expressed confidence  that the recruits  will live up to the expectations of the nation. He also applauded the efforts put in by IG BSF, S.S Dogra and his team of dedicated instructors for moulding and shaping competent recruits
Singh said that BSF is deployed on international border, LOC and also in different parts of the country to fight against militants in J&K insurgents in North East and Maoist in the Central India.  He said that entire country is looking at these bordenmen and expressed his confidence over the training imparted to those trainees by dedicated and professional team of STC, BSF Udhampur.   He exhorted upon the new pass outs for showing dedication to duty and high degree of integrity while discharging duties on the border as well as in counter insurgency operations.
The chief guest inspected the passing out parade and took salute at the march past. 
The parade was commanded by Recruit Constable Patil Vinayak Balaso. On the occasion, five trainees from each batch adjudged best in respective fields were awarded by the chief guest. 
Later, the chief guest also presented medals to achievers who excelled in their training.
Earlier, IG BSF, S.S Dogra presented welcome address and congratulated the recruit constables on their successful completion of 44 week   rigorous training which has transformed them from a youthful child to an iron willed borderman. He expressed his gratitude to parents of newly passed out recruits, who have sent their son in the service of the nation as a bordermen. He informed that during the periods of 44 weeks of rigorous training these bordermen were trained in various aspects of physical training, weapon handling, Drill, endurance, counter insurgency training, Jungle training apart from most important task of guarding international border on Western and Eastern borders as first line of defence of the country to make them efficient bordenmen so that they can effectively perform their duties on international border as well as internal security
The meeting took feedback f regarding reasons for abysmal performance by the students in these schools so that remedial steps are taken to ensure improvement in the next session.
The meeting was attended by Chief Education Officer Lal Hussain, Headquarter Assistant to DC Mohammad Raiyaz, Principals and headmasters of various higher secondary and high schools.
The meeting pin pointed  various   reasons hampering the delivery of quality education , including  shortage of teaching staff, non-cooperation of parents, lack of adequate infrastructure and frequent closure of schools along LOC due to cross border shelling. 
The meeting also embarked on the need to strengthen the education at primary level so as to have desired results in board exams. It was said that ‘No detention policy’ of the government needs to be relooked as promotion to higher grades is of no use if the student is not performing good in the primary classes.
The ADC assured that the administration will look into the issues raised by participants. He directed the CEO to carry out extensive exercise for rationalisation of teaching staff. He said that most of schools lacking won accommodation  are being provided building under project ‘Tameer’ started by District Administration.
The CEO was asked to lay special focus on the low performing schools and make provision for remedial and  extra classes during summer vacations by deputing subject experts. The participants were also impressed upon to organise parent teacher meets on regular basis to inform parents about performance of their children.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:05:00 PM 0

Calls for reciprocating positively Centre’s peace move
SRINAGAR, MAY 18: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep shock and grief over the death of five persons, including a BSF jawan, who were killed in cross border firing incident in the R S Pura sector of Jammu today.
The Chief Minister described the incident as unfortunate saying it occurred when the holy month of Ramadhan had just begun and people had heaved sigh of relief due to the Centre’s welcome step of halting security operations in the State.
Mehbooba Mufti appealed for positive reciprocation by all stakeholders of the Centre’s peace move to let people of the State come out of the zero-sum game of killings and uncertainty.
The Chief Minister has conveyed her sympathies with the bereaved families and prayed for the eternal solace to the departed souls.
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Hello Jammu News at 2:15:00 PM 0

Agartala, May 8: A 40 yrs old Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan committed suicide in Agartala this morning after killing his wife and two children by his service weapon at home.
The incident triggered serious tension in Subhasnagar area in southern locality of the city.
Police made extra deployment to restore normalcy and civil administration was requested to mobilise plain cloth security forces to regain the confidence of the people on armed personnel.
The shooting comes just two days after a young BSF jawan committed suicide after shooting dead three of his colleagues in North Tripura.
Police said TSR 1st battalion jawan Manik Ghosh went berserk in the early morning and shot dead his wife Ratna Ghosh (34) in the kitchen and son Dipraj Ghosh (10) and daughter Ipsita Ghosh (4) on the breakfast table. His father and younger brother narrowly escaped from his bullets.
According to report, Manik went to battalion headquarter at Gakulnagar in around 0530 hrs and returned home around 0645 hrs in civil dress with an SLR.
He had joined the service as Rifleman about 16 years ago, but after an accident he was shifted to non-armed duty for past few years.
Police said the initial investigations revealed that the incident was the fall out of a marital squabble.
The local residents revealed that the couple had been quarreling over an alleged extra marital affair of Manik's wife. The tiff had compelled his father to separate the two in the same house.
The couple was also quarreling last night, but were stopped by the intervention of the other family members.
Early in the morning, Manik went out when others were asleep and came back when Ratna was preparing breakfast in the kitchen and both the children were waiting for their father on the breakfast table. Manik parked his motorbike in the gate and entered into the kitchen with the SLR and shot his wife on head from a close distance, said Sujoy Ghosh, the next door neighbour of the family.
He added, immediately, he shot two more bullets on his children’s heads from point blank range. In the meantime, his younger brother and father came to prevent him. Manik targeted the gun towards them and they laid flat against a wall. Then, he shot himself in the head.
However, SP (West) Ajit Pratap Singh said that police was investigating the case from a different angle, including how Manik managed to bring the SLR to his home, that too, early in the morning, being a non-armed personnel, apart from the role of his family members in the incident.
Police and TSR contingent reached the spot soon after the incident.
Police said fear gripped the locality and few people ran away from their homes, while some others kept behind their doors.
The civil administration took steps to restore normalcy in the area and has gradually started withdrawing armed personnel, said SDM Sadar Tapan Das. UNI
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UDHAMPUR, APRIL-04:- Inspector General of Border Security Force STC, Udhampur Surjit Singh Dogra convened a meeting with the villagers of Roun Domail and Ritti of district Udhampur here today.
During the meeting, IG informed regarding tasks being performed by BSF both as first line of defense on IB and LOC as well as in Counter Insurgency Operations and Anti National Operations in disturbed areas of the country. He informed the villagers that BSF is committed towards ensuring safety and security of motherland and is also participating in development of the area in and around its place of deployment and actively contributing in implementation of various welfare schemes launched by Government of India under the guidance of Prime Minister Narender Modi.
While expressing happiness over close co-ordination and co-operation between BSF and civil population in this area , he informed about the recent incident of killing of four militants at Sunderbani and appreciated the efforts of local public of that area. He expressed hope that similar help and co-ordination will be displayed by villagers of this locality in future also.
He asked the villagers to be parts of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and  in co-ordination with civil administration they should be able to make villages of this locality free from open defecation in the true spirit of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’.
IG also informed the villagers that BSF is helping local youth to prepare for various sports competition including wrestling. He also gave information on various welfare programmes being run by Govt of India, like, Atal Pension Yojana, Rashtriya Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Jan dhan Yojana, Mudra Yojana etc and asked the villages to take advantage of these welfare schemes.
The meeting was attended by, Officers/ Officials of Border Security Force, Panches, Sarpanch, prominent citizens of Round Domail and Ritti.

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