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Kolkata, February 21 As many as 480 companies of Central Armed Police Forces will be initially deployed in poll-bound West Bengal for area domination, confidence-building measures, and other election-related duties from March 1, an Election Commission official said on Saturday.They will also...

Kolkata, February 21 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Saturday that the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) would be deployed even before the announcement of the polling dates and the enforcement of the model code of conduct for the West Bengal elections.According to a...

Jammu, February 19 – A resident of Rajouri district in J&K was apprehended by the army, and two foreign-made pistols were recovered from him, officials said on Thursday."Sachin Kumar, a resident of Sair village near the Line of Control (LoC), was taken into custody by an Army patrol party from...

Ahmedabad, February 19 Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) K L N Rao will chair a conference in Bhuj on February 21 and 22 to discuss ways to strengthen security arrangements along the India-Pakistan border and the coastline of Kutch, officials said on Thursday.He will also review the...

Drug trafficking routes have shifted to Saitual as enforcement intensifies on primary corridors: LalduhomaMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has revealed a significant shift in drug trafficking patterns within the state, noting that intensified enforcement along traditional routes in the...

Aizawl, February 18 Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma revealed on Wednesday a significant shift in drug trafficking patterns within the state, noting that intensified enforcement along traditional routes in the Champhai district has forced smugglers to seek alternative paths through the Saitual...

Jammu, February 17 – Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir displayed posters in the border districts of Kathua and Samba, featuring photographs of five suspected Pakistani terrorists, seeking the cooperation of the public in tracking their movements, sources confirmed.Official sources said this...

Aizawl, February 17 Mizoram Governor, General Vijay Kumar Singh (retired), said on Tuesday that the state had reported a significant crackdown on cross-border smuggling and drug trafficking during the 2025-26 fiscal, with law enforcement agencies seizing drugs worth Rs 1,047 crore.Addressing...

The Border Security Force (BSF) organized a "Nasha Mukti Abhiyan" (Drug-Free Campaign) as part of its Civic Action Programme in Khet Village, Tehsil Mandi, in the Poonch district, reaffirming its commitment to building a drug-free society.The programme saw enthusiastic participation from local...

The Border Security Force (BSF) organized an apiculture training program in Arnia, Jammu, as part of its Civic Action Program, aimed at promoting self-employment and sustainable livelihoods among residents living near the border.A total of 22 villagers from border areas participated in the...

Kolkata, February 15 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a large rally organized by the West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata next month.Although the date of the rally has not yet been finalized, a formal announcement will be made...

Jammu, February 14 – In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered over 6 kg of heroin dropped by a drone along the R.S. Pura sector of the international border in the Jammu district on Saturday.Officials said the seized...

In a significant success against cross-border drug smuggling, security forces today foiled an attempt to smuggle drugs using a drone along the International Border in the Jammu division, seizing over 4 kilograms of heroin worth over ₹20 crore, officials said.The contraband was recovered during...

Jammu, February 12 A Border Security Force sub-inspector allegedly shot himself with his service rifle near the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said.Sub-inspector Raj Kumar was on duty at a forward location near the border fence in the Nowshera...

Jammu, February 12 The Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers held a flag meeting along the International Border in the RS Pura sector here on Thursday, officials said.The meeting was held near the Bullechak Border Outpost at the request of the Pakistan Rangers following an incident...

Patiala, February 11 The Punjab Congress accused the BJP-led Centre on Wednesday of being the biggest enemy of farmers, the poor, and labourers.The accusations were made at a rally held on 'Save MGNREGA' in Nabha.Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and general secretary in charge of Punjab...