Stranded on border, boy sheltered by Rajasthan village
August 18th, 2012 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Aug 17 (IANS): He was found stranded near the Pakistan border two months ago. This 12-year-old boy can barely speak, and hopes of finding his home and family are ... Read more...
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Three smugglers held with drugs, fake currency in Amritsar
July 4th, 2012 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
Amritsar, July 3 (IANS) Nearly 11 kg of heroin, fake currency with a face value of Rs.5 lakh and arms were recovered from three smugglers arrested by police from the ... Read more...
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Sarabjit’s family shattered by Pakistan’s ‘cruel joke’ (Lead)
June 27th, 2012 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Jalandhar, June 27 (IANS) From jubilation to outrage and tears. Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh's family said Wednesday they felt cheated by the cavalier manner in which the Pakistan government ... Read more...
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Jubilation to despair for Sarabjit’s family
June 27th, 2012 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
Jalandhar, June 27 (IANS) The celebrations in Punjab's Bhikhiwind village quickly turned to despair as news came in early Wednesday of Pakistan's apparent flip-flop on the pardon and release ... Read more...
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Kings XI face Deccan Chargers, look to book play-off berth
May 12th, 2012 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mohali, May 12 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab, who will face bottom placed Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League (IPL) game here Sunday, will look to secure a win to ... Read more...
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125 kg heroin seized in Karachi
May 11th, 2012 - 11:45 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) A total of 125 kg of heroin was Friday seized in the Pakistani port city Karachi by customs officials, a media report said.A 40-foot refrigerated container ... Read more...
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BSF women troopers who killed intruder lauded
April 30th, 2012 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 30 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Monday lauded the bravery of two women troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) who shot dead a Pakistani intruder ... Read more...
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BSF recovers 23 kg heroin from Punjab border
February 4th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 4 (IANS) In a major haul, the Border Security Force (BSF) Saturday recovered 23 kg of heroin from two different places along the India-Pakistan international border, BSF officials ... Read more...
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BSF recovers heroin, fake currency from Pakistan border
December 1st, 2011 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
Amritsar, Dec 1 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) Thursday recovered nearly three kg of heroin and fake currency with the face value of Rs.9.80 lakh from close to the ... Read more...
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Pakistani intruder held in Punjab
July 19th, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
Ferozepur (Punjab), July 19 (IANS) A 25-year-old Pakistani national was arrested while he was trying to cross back into Pakistan from near this Punjab town, Border Security Force (BSF) ... Read more...
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World Badminton Federation suspends Pakistan’s membership
April 4th, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Apr 4(ANI): The World Badminton Federation (BWF) has suspended Pakistan's membership over the ongoing controversy of parallel bodies in the Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF).According to a letter signed by BWF Chief ... Read more...
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‘The Bomb’ or more or better weapons no panacea for Pak’s existential problems: Expert
February 5th, 2011 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb 5(ANI): Even if Pakistan surpasses India in the nuclear weapon number-game, this feat will neither make Pakistan "more secure" nor will it make the nation "more capable of facing current ... Read more...
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Geelani to intensify stir ahead of Obama’s India visit
October 30th, 2010 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Oct 30 (IANS) No curfew was imposed in Srinagar Saturday even though the separatists called for a shutdown and hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani asked people to intensify protests ... Read more...
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Sentenced as Pakistani, jailed man finally finds Indian identity
September 27th, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Jaideep Sarin
Amritsar, Sep 27 (IANS) A man from Bihar's East Champaran district who was branded as a Pakistani national and was even convicted for a terror attack in Punjab has finally ... Read more...
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Retreat ceremony, a major draw at Wagah on 64th Independence Day
August 15th, 2010 - 10:36 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinWagah, Aug.15 (ANI): On the occasion of 64th Independence Day celebrations, thousands of people from different parts of the country today converged at Wagah to watch the Retreat ... Read more...
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Shivshankar Menon reviews strategic partnership with US counterpart
July 15th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon reviewed the status of the strategic partnership between India and the USA with his US counterpart Lt. General James L. Jones.Jones' ... Read more...
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India, US discuss terror cooperation, AfPak tangle
July 15th, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India and the US focused on expanding counter-terror cooperation and discussed UN reforms Thursday, as US National Security Adviser James Jones wrapped up his two-day trip ... Read more...
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Indian Sikh delegation in Pakistan calls for Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
June 8th, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinAmritsar, June 8 (ANI): A Sikh delegation visiting Pakistan on Tuesday called on the Governments of India and Pakistan to resolve their demand for the "Kartarpur Corridor".Several organizations ... Read more...
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Taliban can join Afghan reconciliation, says US
June 7th, 2010 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, June 7 (DPA) The US backs the inclusion of Taliban insurgents into an eventual Afghan reconciliation process if they agree to certain conditions, including breaking off any relations with Al ... Read more...
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Border youth await Pakistanti pigeons’ arrival
June 4th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by ANI
Daoke (Indo Pak Border), June 4 (ANI): Even as any intruder from the Pakistani side of border has to face the security forces, it is the Pakistani pigeons that bring a big ... Read more...
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Punjab Police gun down two militants in Gurdaspur
April 25th, 2010 - 9:01 pm ICT by ANI
Gurdaspur (Punjab), April 25 (ANI): Punjab police on Sunday shot dead two militants in an hour-long gun-battle here in Punjab's Gurdaspur district near the India-Pakistan international border.According to police, the encounter also ... Read more...
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Two cops, two militants killed in Punjab border shootout
April 25th, 2010 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
Gurdaspur (Punjab), April 25 (IANS) Two policemen and two militants were killed in a fierce gun battle early Sunday near the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab's Gurdaspur district, police said.
Punjab police officials ... Read more...
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Customs Department seizes six Kg heroin in Amritsar
April 15th, 2010 - 10:49 pm ICT by ANI
Amritsar, Apr 15 (ANI): The Customs Department seized six kilograms of heroin from courier service provider's office in Amritsar.According to officials, the value of the narcotic seized is estimated to be ... Read more...
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BSF celebrates Eid, Holi at Jammu border
February 28th, 2010 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
By Tahir Nadeem KhanOctroi (BOP) Suchetgarh (IB) Feb.28 (ANI): Taking a break from their security duties, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel celebrated the twin festivals of Eid and Holi as a ... Read more...
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Continue trade with Pakistan: Chidambaram
February 20th, 2010 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
Attari (Punjab), Feb 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday said that India should continue its trade ties with Pakistan and other neighbouring countries.
Speaking to reporters here after laying the ... Read more...
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Terror camps in Pak will affect them only: Pillai
December 12th, 2009 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
By Tahir Nadeem KhanSuchetgarh (Jammu), Dec.12 (ANI): Union Home Secretary G.K Pillai said on Saturday that the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan remains intact, and if Islamabad does not take steps to ... Read more...
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Deployment of women constables cheers farmers in Punjab’s border villages
September 11th, 2009 - 10:08 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinRorawala (India-Pakistan Border), Sep.11 (ANI): As women constables of the Border Security Force (BSF) were deployed at the India-Pakistan International Border on Friday, a wave of cheer overwhelmed ... Read more...
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No foreign troops in terror war: Pakistan (Second Lead)
April 7th, 2009 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 7 (IANS) Pakistan Tuesday politely but firmly told the US it would not permit foreign troops on its territory to take on the Taliban and the Al Qaeda in ... Read more...
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Pakistan rules out foreign troops in war against terror (Lead)
April 7th, 2009 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 7 (IANS) Holding that "mutual trust" was essential in the war against terror, Pakistan Tuesday ruled out the deployment of foreign troops in its tribal areas along the Afghan ... Read more...
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BSF keep tight vigil at border in Kashmir
March 21st, 2009 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
Kathua, Mar 21 (ANI): 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 ... Read more...
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ICC concerned about 2011 World Cup venues in Pakistan
February 17th, 2009 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) In the midst of political turmoil in Pakistan, International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday asked the organisers of the 2011 World Cup to look for alternate venues in ... Read more...
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BSF recovers five kg heroin near India-Pakistan border
February 3rd, 2009 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
Amritsar, Feb 3 (IANS) In yet another drug haul in the border areas of Punjab, the Border Security Force (BSF) Tuesday recovered five kg of heroin in the Khem Karan sector of ... Read more...
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Thick fog disrupts normal life in Kolkata
January 15th, 2009 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Jan 15 (ANI): Thick fog disrupted normal life and delayed air and rail traffic in Kolkata.
General visibility at the city airport dropped to low impermissible levels resulting in rescheduling ... Read more...
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Pakistan under pressure to bring down Haj expenses
October 27th, 2008 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 27 (IANS) Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs has received hundreds of letters from politicians, religious leaders and others demanding that expenses for the Haj pilgrimage be reduced and brought on ... Read more...
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Pakistan hockey looks to rebuild for 2010 World Cup in India
September 3rd, 2008 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Sep 3 (IANS) Pakistan is looking beyond its senior hockey players who under-performed in last month's Beijing Games where the three-time Olympic champion finished eighth, its worst showing in the Games ... Read more...
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