Kolkata, Feb 26 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the details of the 240 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel that will be deployed in the first phase on March 1, amid the preparations for the Assembly polls in West Bengal.Incidentally, this is the first time that the ECI has decided to deploy CAPF in the state so early, and that too before the announcement of the polling dates and enforcement of the model code of conduct.While 240 companies…
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Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Amid the crucial Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled later this year, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the police administration in the state to complete the process of identification of the sensitive pockets in the state at the earliest, and if possible, by the second week of March. Based on the sensitive pockets identified by the state police, the Commission will do the initial planning for the concentration of the deployment of Central Armed P…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will lead the 62nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on February 22, 2026, from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, as the nationwide cycling initiative celebrates India being awarded the hosting rights for the Commonwealth Games 2030.The event will be organised across the country in collaboration with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and will also mark ESIC’s 75 years of ser…
Srinagar, Feb 14 (IANS) On the seventh anniversary of Pulwama terror attack on Saturday, a memorial service was held at Lethpora in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district to pay tributes to the martyrs. Officials said, “A memorial ceremony was held at Martyrs Memorial by 185 Batallion of CRPF in Lethpora to commemorate the Seventh Anniversary of the Pulwama attack.””The solemn ceremony was attended by Gyanendra Pratap Singh, IPS officer and CRPF Director General; Rajesh Kumar, IPS officer and CRPF…
Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a fitter India found strong resonance at a special edition of Sundays on Cycle held at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex here on Sunday, with leading Olympians and renowned sportspersons lending star power to the initiative. The event featured participation from two Olympians, a former world champion boxer, a prominent Indian women’s footballer, and a women’s Dronacharya boxing coach, all underscoring that physical and mental fitne…
Itanagar, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) conducted Phase-II of the four-day joint firing exercise ‘Agni Pariksha’ in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at enhancing inter-force coordination and combat preparedness, officials said on Friday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Indian Army and the ITBP successfully conducted Phase-II of the joint firing Exercise ‘Agni Pariksha’ from January 25 to 28 in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tezu, aimed at en…
Itanagar, Jan 25 (IANS) The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) conducted Phase-I of the six-day joint training exercise ‘Agni Pariksha’ in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at enhancing inter-force coordination and combat preparedness, officials said.Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said the joint exercise was held from January 19 to January 24 at Sigar in East Siang district and focused on strengthening inter-force combat synergy.He said the six-day intensive training progr…
Leh (Ladakh), Jan 25 (IANS) Ladakh ran out of luck as ITBP women reclaimed the Khelo India Winter Games ice-hockey gold at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium on Sunday evening.In a thrilling match, ITBP scored in the opening seconds of extra time after regulation time ended 1-1.There was a small consolation for the hosts on the penultimate day of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games. Ladakh’s men redeemed themselves by winning the men’s ice-hockey bronze after a dramatic Saturday when unfan…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Candidates across India celebrated as appointments began under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship ‘Rozgar Mela’ initiative. One of the recipients from Maharashtra’s Nagpur, told IANS: “There was a Staff Selection Commission (SSC) General Duty (GD) vacancy, and I was selected for the CRPF. Our library instructor guided us and informed us about filling out the application form.” In Delhi, another candidate who received job appointment letter, told IANS crediting his f…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday that current times are opportune for inspired and aspirational young people to join the workforce as India is being recognised as a stable growth engine with improving fundamentals.In a social media post on X, the minister noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi has handed over appointment letters to more than 11 lakh qualified candidates nationwide through Rozgar Melas, and that 61,000 letters w…