Chidambaram says maximum effort on to counter infiltration in KashmirOctober 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Applauding the efforts of Jammu and Kashmir security forces' to counter terror from across the border, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said state police were putting an all out effort to curb infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC). Addressing the media here, Chidambaram said, "Kashmir police is doing a commendable job and are putting all efforts to curb infiltration along the LoC."
Speaking about the ongoing operation to flush out nine militants in forests near the Pampore region of the state, he said, "Jammu and Kashmir police is now prepared to be the frontline of the state's security and they are taking the lead to fight these terrorists."
He also dismissed a report that Taliban militants are being pushed into Jammu and Kashmir to foment terror, saying that security forces were ready to deal with any situation.
Australian Army chief visits KashmirOctober 6th, 2009 JAMMU - The Australian Army chief, Lt. Gen. Ken J. Gillespie, was briefed on the Indian Army's strategies to tackle militancy in Jammu and Kashmir during his visit to the Udhampur-based Northern Command Tuesday.
Pratibha Patil to visit LoCOctober 6th, 2009 JAMMU - President Pratibha Patil will visit forward positions of the Indian Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir Friday, an official said Tuesday. "She is visiting (LoC) to boost the morale of the soldiers guarding the most challenging terrain," an army official told IANS.
No plans to hire private planes for paramilitary forces: ChidambaramJuly 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has ruled out any plans to engage private domestic airlines to move paramilitary forces across the country. At present, the Indian Air Force provides air support to paramilitary forces.
RSS chief to visit Jammu TuesdayJune 21st, 2009 JAMMU - Right-wing Hindu group Rashtriya Sawayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Rao Bhagwat and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh will visit the Jammu and Kashmir winter capital Tuesday. The two leaders would be here to observe the death anniversary of the founder of Jan Sangh, Syama Prasad Mukherjee, who died in a Jammu and Kashmir prison June 23, 1953.
Centre will look into Armed Forces Special Powers Act: ChidambaramJune 12th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said that the Centre would look into the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and take into account every essential aspect. Addressing a press conference here, Chidambaram said, "The issue of AFSPA was flagged two months ago during a meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Chidambaram discusses J-K security scenario with Omar AbdullahJune 11th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed the security scenario in the state. During his two-day visit, he is scheduled to meet the Governor and State Ministers.
Chidambaram on two-day visit to Jammu and KashmirJune 11th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram arrived here Thursday on a two-day visit to review the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Health Minister Azad given warm welcome in JammuJune 10th, 2009 JAMMU - Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad arrived here Wednesday to a rousing reception during his first visit to his home state Jammu and Kashmir after his induction in the central government. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister was received by over 5,000 supporters who had come here from various parts of Jammu district.
Chidambaram to review security situation in KashmirJune 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram will leave for Srinagar on Thursday for a detailed review of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Chidambaram to visit SrinagarJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram is likely to visit Srinagar on June 11 to review overall security situation in the State, according to sources.
IED recovered in Jammu and KashmirMarch 28th, 2009 JAMMU - Army troops Saturday recovered a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) in a forest area of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. The three-kg bomb was recovered in jungles of Thanna Mandi in Rajouri district, about 200 km northwest of Jammu, said a defence spokesman.
Chidambaram reviews Kashmir security situation ahead of pollsMarch 19th, 2009 JAMMU - Home Minister P. Chidambaram began a high-level meeting here Wednesday to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the five-phase Lok Sabha polls.
Chidambaram to review security situation in J-K todayMarch 18th, 2009 JAMMU - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will visit Jammu and Kashmir today to review the security situation in the State. According to official sources, Chidambaram will take stock of the security situation with top police, intelligence and Army officials in Jammu.
Chidambaram to review security situation in J-KMarch 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to review the security situation in the State. According to official sources, Chidambaram will take stock of the security situation with top police, intelligence and Army officials in Jammu.
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