BSF admits lapses by its men in Ramban firing incident

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 22:16

Certain "administrative lapses" have been found on the part of BSF personnel involved in last year`s Ramban firing in Jammu.

Meghalaya govt seeks 30 companies of paramilitary forces

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 20:56

The Meghalaya government said that it has sought for 30 companies of additional paramilitary forces for the smooth conduct of the district council elections in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council.

MHA issues new directives for harassment complaints in forces

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 20:52

Union Home Ministry has issued a set of new directives to paramilitary forces for getting regular monthly updates on sexual harrasment cases in their formations nationwide.

BJP slams recruitment drive for Muslims ahead of polls

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 22:14

BJP said it will appeal to Election Commission against announcement of special recruitment drive for Muslims in paramilitary forces ahead of Assembly polls in five states, alleging votebank politics.

Forces fighting Naxals likely to get enhanced allowances

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 20:45

Paramilitary personnel fighting Maoists may soon get enhanced allowances on a par with those serving in Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern region.

Centre to train 3,500 Chhattisgarh cops for anti-Naxal ops

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 17:22

Centre has accepted a proposal to train 3,500 Chhattisgarh Police personnel in jungle warfare tactics and undertaking anti-Naxal operations at the training facilities of central paramilitary forces.

Congress warns those trying to demoralise security forces in J&K

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 19:50

Former minister and senior Congress leader Manjit Singh on Saturday warned such forces, who are trying to "demoralise" morale of Army and paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir.

Delhi Police to donate Rs one crore for Uttarakhand victims

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 11:39

In the wake of huge devastation in Uttarakhand, the Delhi police will donate Rs 1 crore to the Prime Minister`s Relief Fund, a report said.

Centre unable to send forces for WB Panchayat polls: Mamata

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 23:08

Centre has expressed its inability to send paramilitary forces for three-phase Panchayat polls in West Bengal beginning July 2, Mamata Banerjee said.

Kashmir opposition demands troopers be allowed to carry arms

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 16:18

Opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Friday protested the government`s decision to disallow paramilitary forces from carrying arms.

Over 500 companies of paramilitary forces for Karnataka polls

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 16:54

More than 500 companies of paramilitary forces - 50,000 personnel - will be required for the May five Assembly polls in Karnataka.

It is time to believe in state police and paramilitary forces: Omar on AFSPA

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 16:22

Pushing for partial withdrawal of controversial AFSPA, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday discounted suggestions that this will benefit terrorists.