Mild earthquake hits north-eastOctober 12th, 2009 SHILLONG - An earthquake of moderate intensity shook some parts of the northeast region, including Meghalaya, Assam, on Sunday night, according to the Meteorological Department. According to Central Seismological Observatory in Shillong, the earthquake, which occurred at 11.56 p.m., was measured 4.9 on the Richter scale.
Smugglers using kids as 'carriers' on Indo-Nepal borderSeptember 11th, 2009 KOLKATA - Smugglers active along the porous Indo-Nepal border are now using children, as 'carriers' to smuggle goods like sugar and tobacco. Hundreds of children, in the age group of six to years, are being hired by the mafia of smugglers to carry out this illegal trade along the Sunauli check point of Uttar Pradesh.
Infiltration bid foiled by BSF near JammuAugust 16th, 2009 SAMBA - Security personnel foiled an infiltration attempt by suspected militants in the early hours on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on the Indo-Pak border. The incident triggered a heavy firing from Pakistani side on the Indo-Pak border.
HIV-AIDS in Indian paramilitary forces less than national averageAugust 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Commenting on certain reports that many personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed along the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders had been affected by HIV-AIDS, the top brass of the BSF declared that as compared to the national average, the percentage of AIDS is quite low in the forces. Talking to reporters here on Monday, Raman Srivastava, Director General of BSF said that that precautionary and mass awareness programmes are being conducted for the benefit of the personnel.
Infiltration on rise from Pakistan: Indian Defence Minister August 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister AK Antony on Saturday said that there is rise in infiltration from Pakistan. "The cross-border infiltration from the western side had increased over the past few weeks," he said adding that "It is a worrying development."
In the recent past, army official have been saying that more and more militants are trying to infiltrate into the Kashmir Valley.
Indo-Myanmar border trade still remains a distant dreamJuly 24th, 2009 MOREH - The Indo-Myanmar border trade through Moreh in Manipur has become a distant dream for traders, thanks to the constant shutdowns and poor infrastructure. The Indo-Myanmar Border trade agreement between India and Myanmar was signed on January 21, 1994 to facilitate a congenial trade practice.
BSF completes fencing of 1,800 Kilometer along Indo- Bangla borderJuly 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Fencing of about 1,800 kilometers along the Indo-Bangla border has been completed under Phase-II of the project, Border Security Force (BSF) issued statement informed here on Sunday.he BSF also says that infiltration and cross border movement of militancy along porous stretch of border in Meghalaya and Assam continues to raise concerns. The statement stated that BSF had planed to complete 2,579.22 kilometer of border fencing and 1,422.45 kilometer of road construction along the border under Phase-II at a cost of Rs 4,393.67 crore by 2010.
AIDS victim sets himself on fire in GayaJuly 3rd, 2009 GAYA - An AIDS patient in Bihar's Gaya district committed suicide by setting himself on fire. Satyendra Malakar, who worked as a daily wage labourer in Gujarat, returned to Barorah village after falling sick.
Rehabilitation centre for HIV-AIDS affected kids in MizoramJune 30th, 2009 AIZAWL - A rehabilitation centre in Aizawl has emerged as a big hope for many orphans affected with HIV-AIDS in Mizoram. Gan Sabra, the rehabilitation centre, is today a permanent abode to these orphans, who have been abandoned by their families.
ITBP team returns from Mount Abi Gamin peak to a grand welcomeJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Having conquered 24,130-feet Mount Abi Gamin peak on the Sino-Indian border, the mountaineering and skiing team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) returned to the national capital on Thursday and was accorded a warm reception. The team skied down the peak, despite heavy snow accumulation and high velocity blizzards.
Condom promotion month for AIDS awarenessJune 8th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - In a novel mode of AIDS awareness, a non-governmental organisation in Chandigarh is holding 'Condom Promotion Month'. Launched jointly by Yuvsatta and State AIDS Control Society, the month long campaign includes a magic show that aims to spread AIDS awareness among truckers.
Timber smuggling continues in ManipurMay 12th, 2009 UKHRUL - Illegal cutting and smuggling of timber continued with impunity in Manipur's Ukhrul District, despite a Central court ban on felling of trees. Little is known about timber smuggling along the porous Indo-Myanmar border.
Awareness campaign against swine flu near India-Myanmar borderMay 7th, 2009 KAMJONG - Veterinary doctors and other authorities have geared up to combat swine flu outbreak by launching awareness campaign among residents and by organising massive vaccination for pigs in villages near India-Myanmar border in Manipur. Doctors recently organized an awareness campaign in Awongtang Kamjong border village of Ukhrul District, around 120 kilometers away from Imphal.
BSF personnel celebrate Holi on Indo-Pak borderMarch 12th, 2009 SRINAGAR/ BARMER - Taking a break from their tough duties, Border Security Force (BSF) stationed on the Indo-Pak border celebrated festival colours 'Holi' on Tuesday. At Gakhiral border observation post (BOP) in Jammu and Kashmir, the color riot brought the much-needed breather for the paramilitary personnel.
BSF to raise 29 battalions to check terrorists' influxJanuary 19th, 2009 GUWAHATI - India has decided to raise 29 battalions comprising 29,000 personnel of frontier guards to man the country's border with Pakistan and Bangladesh to check cross-border terrorism and infiltration of illegal migrants, officials Tuesday said. 'The central government has sanctioned 29 more Border Security Force (BSF) battalions and we hope to raise them soon and deploy them in the border areas.
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