Jaipur, May 26 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Border Security Force (BSF) post at Sanchu along the India–Pakistan border in Bikaner on Tuesday and asserted that the role of the BSF must now be viewed through a “new dimension” in light of emerging security challenges and technology-driven threats. Addressing the Prahari Sammelan at the historic border post, Shah said the traditional responsibilities of the BSF, including preventing encroachments, monitoring smuggling and i…
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Jaipur, May 26 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday visited the historic Border Security Force (BSF) Sanchu Post along the India-Pakistan international border in Bikaner, Rajasthan, where he addressed the ‘Prahari Sammelan’ and interacted with soldiers deployed in the desert frontier region.Accompanied by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, HM Shah lauded the dedication and sacrifice of BSF personnel guarding the nation’s borders under extreme weather cond…
Jaipur, May 26 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme-2’ on Tuesday from the India-Pakistan border region near Bikaner, marking a major push to strengthen infrastructure and connectivity in strategically significant border areas. Under the initiative, 184 villages across Rajasthan’s border districts, including Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Sri Ganganagar, will receive priority development in road connectivity, 4G mobile networks, electricity and t…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Narendra Modi government has set a target of making India free from narcotics by 2047.Speaking at the annual R N Kao Memorial Lecture organised by the Research and Analysis Wing, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving a Drug-Free India by 2047.Security and anti-narcotics agencies say several international and domestic cartels are attempting to push drugs into India. In Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Maharashtra, enforcement…
Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) In a historic development, Sundra village, located along the India‑Pakistan international border in Barmer district of Rajasthan, has, for the first time since independence, received clean drinking water through household tap connections. This milestone marks not only the arrival of a basic amenity but also the end of decades of hardship and the beginning of a new chapter of hope and dignity, confirmed officials on Friday.Established in 1734, Sundra was once amon…
Jaisalmer, Feb 13 (IANS) Visitors and devotees planning to visit the India-Pakistan border near Shri Tanot Mata Temple in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer will now need an online pass, as the Temple Trust has made prior registration mandatory, officials said. The new rules came into effect on Thursday, to enhance security and streamline crowd management. According to an official notice issued by the temple trust, no visitor will be allowed to enter the border area without prior online registration.Applican…
Chandigarh, Dec 31 (IANS) Punjab Police will establish a second line of defence along the India–Pakistan border by installing 2,367 CCTV cameras at 585 strategic locations, with an estimated outlay of Rs 49.58 crore, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.Addressing the media here, the DGP said the move is part of a broader technology-driven security upgrade aimed at strengthening border surveillance and internal security. He added that the Anti-Drone System (ADS) flee…