Security beefed up along border areas ahead of Independence DayAugust 14th, 2009 SRINAGAR/AGARTALA/GUWAHATI/PATNA/NEW DELHI - Authorities along border areas have taken extra precautions ahead of the Independence Day to thwart any attempts to disrupt the celebrations. In Srinagar, numerous police and paramilitary personnel are keeping strict vigilance over the city.
Mumbai police gear up for Hillary Clinton's visitJuly 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - As a gesture of support to India's fight against terrorism, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will stay at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, one of the sites targeted during the 26/11 terror attacks last year, as she begins her official trip to India this Friday. The Mumbai police consider Clinton's decision to stay there as "very symbolic" considering that the venue is at the heart of the sites targeted during 26/11, a top police official said.
Mumbai placed on alert after IB terror strike warningJuly 15th, 2009 MUMBAI - Security has been beefed up in Mumbai and neighboring districts following an Intelligence Bureau (IB) terror alert. According to Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home, Naseem Khan, vigil has been increased at railway stations and major financial institutions, based on the IB input.
Security beefed-up in Jodhpur after intelligence alarmJuly 11th, 2009 JODHPUR - Security of the Jodhpur city has been beefed up, following inputs from intelligence agencies suggesting that Pakistan based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba was planning to strike the city. "A high alert was sounded for three days after we received information.
Red fort to be monitored by 40 CCTV's on I -dayJuly 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI J - Security for this year's independence day celebrations, at Red Fort has been beefed up with installation of 40 close circuit televisions (CCTV) and by making the fort a no fly zone area. According to the police, 10 CCTVs would be installed in and around the Red Fort covering of an area up to three-kilometers.
Security beefed up ahead of vote counting dayMay 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI/CHENNAI - The Election Commission has made elaborate security arrangements ahead of vote counting day on Saturday. Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla said 1,080 counting centres have been set up throughout the country.
Tight security for PM's polling booth in AssamApril 22nd, 2009 GUWAHATI - Authorities in Guwahati have beefed up security at a school where Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is expected to cast his vote in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls.
High security cover for Kasab ahead of trialApril 15th, 2009 MUMBAI - Security has been beefed up in and around the Arthur Road Prison in Mumbai where the trial of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the November 2008 Mumbai attack, will be taken up by a special court today. Nearly 1,000 security personnel have been pressed into service for Kasab's protection.
Chouhan's security beefed up after intelligence inputApril 9th, 2009 BHOPAL - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has got a bullet proof SUV, courtesy beefed-up security measures after an Intelligence Bureau (IB) alert warning of terror strike, sources said Thursday. Chouhan's security was strengthened after the IB warned of heightened terror threat to political leaders, including 11 chief ministers, across the country.
BSF keep tight vigil at border in KashmirMarch 21st, 2009 KATHUA - Ahead of general elections, Border Security Force (BSF) beefed up security at Indo-Pakistan international border in Jammu following political upheaval in Pakistan. BSF personnel have been put on high alert and routine patrolling has also been increased along the international border from Paharpur to Akhnoor in Jammu division.
Comprehensive security plan in place for IPL: ModiMarch 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - The chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lalit Modi, has dismissed security fears ahead of the tournament's second edition, saying a rigorous security plan has been put in place. Modi told reporters on Tuesday after unveiling plans for the tournament starting on April 10, that it was wrong to compare the situation in India to Pakistan.
Security intensified at Narmada damMarch 6th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - Security is being beefed up at the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) in central Gujarat to thwart any terror attack on one of the largest dams in India. The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL), the agency executing the dam project, will later this month install seven high-mast lighting systems at strategic points surrounding the dam at Kevadiya Colony, about 200 km from here, because of the threat perception following the Nov 26 Mumbai terror assault.
Patrolling along Pakistan border beefed up in GujaratJanuary 21st, 2009 BHUJ - Security has been beefed up along the India-Pakistan border touching Kutch and Banaskantha districts in Gujarat ahead of the Jan 26 Republic Day celebrations, a Border Security Force (BSF) official said Thursday. 'While BSF patrols the border routinely, intensive patrolling is being carried out.
Shilpa sheds tears of joy on first visit to Taj post 26/11January 15th, 2009 MUMBAI - Tears of joy filled Shilpa Shetty's eyes when she saw the waiter, who used to serve her often at Wasabi, the Japanese restaurant at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel here, on her first visit after the terror strikes. 'I had tears of joy when I met Ronald, the Mangalorean waiter who's always served me, spoken to me in Tulu, my mother tongue, and always made me feel at home.
Security beefed up in Shillong ahead of PM's visitJanuary 1st, 2009 SHILLONG - Security was beefed up in Meghalaya's state capital Shillong ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the city to inauguarate the Indian Science Congress here Saturday. The prime minister is scheduled to inaugurate the 96th Indian Science Congress at the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).
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