Separatist leaders under house arrest, restrictions in Srinagar
July 13th, 2012 - 11:00 am ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) Separatist leaders were placed under house arrest and authorities Friday imposed restrictions in old city areas of summer capital Srinagar to prevent proposed rallies in connection ... Read more...
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Centre alerts Assam ahead of ULFA Raising Day
April 4th, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Centre Wednesday alerted Assam and its neighbouring states ahead of the ULFA Raising Day April 7.An advisory issued by the home ministry here said ... Read more...
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Hazare to reach Mumbai by Monday evening
December 26th, 2011 - 12:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Amid contradictory reports on his health, Anna Hazare was expected to reach Mumbai Monday evening where preparations for his three-day fast are on."He (Hazare) will ... Read more...
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Tripura, Assam on alert during Durga Puja
October 2nd, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala/Silchar, Oct 2 (IANS) As Durga Puja fervour Sunday gripped Tripura and Assam with colourful and artistic marquees and prayers amid beating of drums, police heightened security to maintain safety ... Read more...
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Over 1,300 cops, 70 CCTVs for South Africa-Netherlands match
March 2nd, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mohali, March 2 (IANS) The Punjab Police have deployed 1,300 personnel and put in place 70 CCTVs for the South Africa-Netherlands Cricket World Cup match here Thursday, even as less ... Read more...
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Tension in Punjab district after clash
January 16th, 2011 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
Faridkot (Punjab) , Jan 16 (IANS) Tension prevailed in this Punjab district Sunday after followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect clashed with some members of Sikh community, police said.According to police, ... Read more...
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Mirchpur violence: Jats continue to block rail tracks (Lead)
January 16th, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Jind (Haryana), Jan 16 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Jind district Sunday as hundreds of Jat community members continued to block railway tracks near here for the second day, disrupting trains over their ... Read more...
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Mirchpur violence: Jat conclave demands fresh CBI probe (Lead)
January 15th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Jind (Haryana), Jan 15 (IANS) Tension prevailed here Saturday as tens of hundreds of members of the Jat Mahapanchayat, a congregation of leaders from over 42 khap (clan) panchayats, threatened to block ... Read more...
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Mirchpur violence: Jat conclave wants fresh CBI probe
January 15th, 2011 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
Jind (Haryana), Jan 15 (IANS) Tension prevailed in this Haryana district Saturday as members of the Jat Mahapanchayat, a congregation of leaders from over 42 khap panchayats, threatened to block roads and ... Read more...
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Punjab governor’s killer told fellow guards about plot
January 5th, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Mumtaz Qadri, the assassin of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, has disclosed during investigations that he had informed his fellow Pakistani guards about his intentions, a media report ... Read more...
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Three-day mourning in Pakistan for Punjab governor
January 4th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Tuesday announced three days of state mourning for Punjab province Governor Salman Taseer, who was killed in an attack in Islamabad.Taseer ... Read more...
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Curfew imposed in Punjab town after clashes
January 2nd, 2011 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Bhiki (Punjab), Jan 2 (IANS) Curfew was imposed in this town in Punjab's Mansa district Sunday after a group of protesters clashed with police and also damaged at least six vehicles."Curfew has ... Read more...
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New Year party revellers to face high security in Chandigarh
December 30th, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Dec 30 (IANS) The Chandigarh administration Thursday directed owners of the city hotels, restaurants and clubs to tell their guests to comply with heightened security measures as they usher in 2011.In ... Read more...
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Mumbai Police releases sketches of four Lashkar terrorists
December 24th, 2010 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Dec. 24 (ANI): Mumbai Police has released the sketches of four Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT) suspects, who have reportedly sneaked into the city to carry out "violent" attacks with the aim of causing ... Read more...
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Growing crime leaves Chandigarh jittery (Letter from Chandigarh)
November 28th, 2010 - 11:52 am ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IANS) It is one of the most well-planned and prosperous cities of the country, but a soaring crime graph is spoiling Chandigarh's reputation as a safe city. ... Read more...
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Ayodhya verdict: Centre identifies 32 sensitive locations
September 29th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep. 29 (ANI): With just 24 hours left for the much awaited on the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suits, the Central Government has identified thirty two sensitive locations across ... Read more...
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High alert across India after Supreme Court’s Ayodhya ruling (Lead)
September 28th, 2010 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Soon after the Supreme Court Tuesday rejected a plea for deferring the Ayodhya verdict, the central government put all states, especially Uttar Pradesh where the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid ... Read more...
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Chidambaram takes stock of impact on security of Ayodhya Verdict
September 28th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram took stock of the security situation in the country on Tuesday and directed all concerned to ensure peace after the Supreme Court ... Read more...
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States on security alert after apex court’s Ayodhya ruling
September 28th, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) After the Supreme Court Tuesday rejected a plea for deferment of the Ayodhya verdict, the central government told all states, especially Uttar Pradesh where the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid ... Read more...
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Australian cricketers in Chandigarh, Taj turns into fortress
September 22nd, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Chandigarh, Sep 22 (IANS) The plush Taj Hotel in Chandigarh looks no less than a fortress these days, thanks to scores of security personnel who are swarming all over the ... Read more...
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Jama Masjid buzzes back to life day after shooting
September 20th, 2010 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
By Suhas Munshi
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Jama Masjid and its surrounding areas in Delhi's old quarters was back to its bustling self Monday, a day after gunmen opened fire outside the ... Read more...
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Hisar limping back to normalcy after violence
September 15th, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
Hisar (Haryana), Sep 15 (IANS) Life started limping back to normal here Wednesday, a day after curfew was imposed in parts of Hisar district due to widespread violence by the Jat community ... Read more...
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Panjab University resembles fortress ahead of student polls
September 1st, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Sep 1 (IANS) The sprawling 533 acre Panjab University (PU) campus here resembles a fortress with heavy security ahead of the Sep 3 students' council elections that have a ... Read more...
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Country put on high alert after Intelligence inputs of terror strikes during festive season
August 19th, 2010 - 11:11 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug.19 (ANI): The Government has issued an advisory to the States and put the country on high alert in the wake of some Intelligence inputs that Pakistan-based terrorists may strike ... Read more...
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Peshawar police nabs two would be suicide bombers
August 18th, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Aug.18 (ANI): The Peshawar police has claimed arresting two would be suicide bombers during raids conducted in the Mathra area of the city.According to reports, the two bombers identified as Jangriz ... Read more...
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Extremists planning to target high profile judges, parliamentarians: Islamabad IG
August 17th, 2010 - 7:10 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug.17 (ANI): Extremists are planning to target high profile personalities, including judges, parliamentarians and top military officials in Islamabad, a senior police official has warned.Talking to media persons outside the parliament, ... Read more...
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Delhi on high alert for I-Day as terror threats persist
August 14th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The capital turned into a security fortress on the eve of India's 64th Independence Day, with market places, railway stations and airports placed under heavy surveillance ... Read more...
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Texas man indicted for being in contact with al Qaeda leader Awlaki since 2008
June 4th, 2010 - 7:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jun 4 (ANI): Barry Walter Bujol from Texas has been indicted on two counts for allegedly attempting to support al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and communicating with one of its ... Read more...
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Meet demands or resign, protesters tell Thai government
March 14th, 2010 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, March 14 (DPA) Tens of thousands of protesters from provinces throughout Thailand gathered in Bangkok Sunday to pressure the government to resign within 24 hours and call new elections.
An estimated ... Read more...
Extremists likely to target NAB offices, ATC in Punjab: Pak security agencies
March 12th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Mar.12 (ANI): Pakistani security agencies have warned that about 19 trained militants could target important government buildings such as the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) offices and anti-terrorism courts (ATC) in ... Read more...
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66 trained Taliban extremists enter Sindh to target ’sensitive’ installations
March 10th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Mar.7 (ANI): At least 66 trained extremists of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have reportedly landed in various parts of Sindh, including Karachi to wreak havoc in the region, sources ... Read more...
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Punjab, Haryana inching towards normalcy after violence (Second lead)
February 28th, 2010 - 1:26 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 27 (IANS) Following widespread violence by supportes of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect in different parts of Punjab and Haryana Saturday, the situation was gradually inching towards normalcy as ... Read more...
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Curfew partially relaxed in Punjab town after Christ row
February 22nd, 2010 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Batala (Punjab), Feb 22 (IANS) Curfew was partially relaxed in this Punjab town Monday after violence broke out Saturday over the publication of a poster depicting Jesus Christ in an objectionable manner, ... Read more...
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Security tightened at Kumbh Mela after Pune blast
February 15th, 2010 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
Haridwar, Feb 15 (ANI): Security has been tightened at Kumbh Mela following the deadly bomb blast in Pune.Kailash Keswani, District President of the Business Forum of Haridwar, said the heightened safety ... Read more...
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Congress warns against politicising terror strike (Lead)
February 14th, 2010 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) The Congress Sunday warned against politicising and communalising the terror strike in Pune.
"This is the time to wake up. Anybody who tries to politicise or ... Read more...
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