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JAMMU, Apr 2: In a major police reshuffle, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led Union Territory administration has ordered the transfer and posting of 82 police officers, including 34 IPS and 48 JKPS officers. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per the order, Tejinder Singh, DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range, has been transferred and posted as IGP CID, Sarah Rizvi, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, has been transferred and posted as IGP Crime, J&K relieving Sujit Kumar of the additional charge of ...Read More >
The rejig saw 15 DIGs and several SSPs, SPs, and DSPs shifted to new postings. Among the key changes, DIG Tejinder Singh has been posted as IGP, CID, while DIG Udhamur-Reasi range, Sarah Rizvi, has been transferred and posted as IGP, Crime, relieving Sujit Kumar of the additional charge. DIG Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range has been transferred and posted as DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, replacing Shiv Kumar Sharma, who has been shifted to Udhampur-Reasi range. Haseeb-ur-Rehman (IPS) has been appoi ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in police, transferring chiefs of several districts across the Union Territory. The Home Department order stated that these transfers were effected in the interest of administration. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Rajouri-Poonch Range, Tejinder Singh, has been posted as Inspector General of Police (IGP) CID, and DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, Sarah Rizvi, has been appointed as IGP Crime, J&K. DIG A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote amid an Opposition walkout. The bill seeks to create a unified legal framework governing personnel across different CAPF forces, replacing the current patchwork of separate service rule regimes for the five Central Armed Police Forces. Replying to the debate on the bill, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the purpose of the bill is ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday drew attention to the sacrifice of CRPF Assistant Commandant Ajay Malik, who lost a leg in a Maoist IED blast in Jharkhand after more than 15 years of service, using the case to highlight what he described as stalled career progression and denial of leadership roles for non-IPS officers in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Malik, an officer of the elite 209 CoBRA Battalion, lost his leg in an improvised explosiv ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Lt Gen VMB Krishnan on Wednesday assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, bringing nearly four decades of rich and varied military experience to this critical theatre. He succeeds Lt Gen R C Tiwari, who superannuated on March 31, the defence ministry said. An alumnus of premier military institutions, Lt Gen Krishnan has commanded an infantry battalion and an infantry brigade in the super high-altitude terrain of Siachen. He has al ...Read More >
New Delhi: A group of paramilitary officers have petitioned Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026, saying that it would reduce them to "second-class citizens" within the organisation they have been serving. The officers argued that the Bill cements a "glass ceiling" by reserving top leadership roles for IPS deputationists, permanently barring cadre officers from heading their own organisations. PTI has seen some of these one-page letters written by ...Read More >
Kohima, December 15 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, B Henok Buchem, on Monday visited the base camp at Khonoma overseeing operations against the Dzükou forest fire, accompanied by a team of district officials. According to a DIPR report, the visiting delegation included SDO Civil Sechü-Zubza Imliakum, Nodal Officer Thejangulie Zao, and District Commandant HG, CD & SDRF Wopenthung. Officials from the Police, Forest, and Fire & Emergency Services departments were also present. During the ...Read More >
Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed for an intensive rescue operation | Image: X@NDRFHQ Rescue operations continued on Monday in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh after a stone mine collapsed on Saturday, leaving several workers feared trapped under massive debris. Officials confirmed that one body has been recovered so far, while efforts are ongoing to locate others. The accident occurred on Saturday when a s ...Read More >
Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 17 (ANI): District Magistrate of Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh, Chandra Vijay Singh, on Monday said that five bodies have been recovered so far from the collapsed stone mine in Sonbhadra, while the search for one more body continues. "So far, we have recovered 5 bodies... There is a possibility of one more body being found; the search for it is ongoing... An FIR has been registered against two people, who are the owners. If any other is found guilty, act ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (UNI) Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania today urged all sections of society to join hands in making Odisha a model state in the fight against human trafficking. Inaugurating a state-level conference on human trafficking at the Police Bhawan, Khurania said that human trafficking remains a serious concern not only for Odisha but for the entire nation. The DGP emphasised that if the judiciary, police, Women and Child Protection Units, Labour Department, ...Read More >
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 20 (ANI): CRPF jawans stationed in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Anantnag celebrated Diwali away from their families by performing the "pooja" and bursting firecrackers. The personnel offered prayers to the deities with flowers, fruits, and sweets, before marking the festival with crackers. They also enjoyed dance and music as they relish in the spirit of Diwali. Menawhile, in Jaisalmer, the BSF personnel celebrated Diwali along the International Borde ...Read More >
Imphal: Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh on Sunday said the overall law and order situation in all districts of the state has improved by leaps and bounds, with the recovery of 3,014 illegal arms and 30,000 rounds of ammunition, as well as the surrender of over 1,000 illegally possessed arms along with 15,000 ammunition to security forces over the past year.Singh made this statement while speaking during the 134th Raising Day of Manipur Police at the parade ground of 1st Manipur Rifles in Imphal.Emphasis ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air Marshal Hardeep Bains has taken over as Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel on October 1, according to an official press from the Ministry of Defence. He has taken over from Air Marshal SK Vidhate, who superannuated from the Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 30, after completion of 38 years of illustrious service to the nation. According to the release, Air Marshal Hardeep Bains was commissioned in the fighter stream of the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force on December 19, 198 ...Read More >
Jaipur, October 3: In a strong message to Pakistan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday that India would no longer exercise the restraint it had shown during Operation Sindoor, and would wipe out Pakistan if the neighbouring country does not stop cross-border terrorism. "We will wipe out Pakistan from the face of the earth if they don't stop terrorism. Be prepared, God willing, the opportunity will come soon," the Army Chief declared while addressing soldiers at the Army cantonment ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a strong message to Pakistan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday that India would no longer exercise the restraint it had shown during Operation Sindoor, and would wipe out Pakistan if the neighbouring country does not stop cross-border terrorism. "We will wipe out Pakistan from the face of the earth if they don't stop terrorism. Be prepared, God willing, the opportunity will come soon," the Army Chief declared while addressing soldiers at the Ar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Lieutenant General Virendra Vats has assumed charge as the 35th Director General of the National Cadet Corps. He has taken over as Director General National Cadet Corps from Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh. Commissioned into the 19 KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army on 17 Dec 1988, the General Officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Defence Services Staff College , Wellington, College of Defence Manage ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Lieutenant General Virendra Vats has assumed charge as the 35th Director General of the National Cadet Corps. He has taken over as Director General National Cadet Corps from Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh. Commissioned into the 19 KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army on 17 Dec 1988, the General Officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Defence Services Staff College , Wellington, College of Defence Manage ...Read More >
The Delhi Police arrested five, including three directors from a Kolkata-based agency, in a 2021 ITBP recruitment paper leak case. The breach involved identical exam questions appearing on WhatsApp before the test. Investigations revealed directors and accomplices orchestrated the leak, leading to multiple arrests. The Delhi Police has arrested five individuals, including three directors from a Kolkata-based exam agency, for their alleged involvement in the 2021 ITBP constable recruitment paper ...Read More >
Following Operation Sindoor, Corporal Varun Kumar, who lost his hand, is recovering at the Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) in Pune. He, along with other injured personnel, are making remarkable progress with the help of prosthetics and dedicated training. The ALC focuses on enabling self-reliance through rehabilitation, providing customized solutions and support for amputees to regain independence. Corporal Varun Kumar, a paramedic with the Indian Air Force, lost his right hand when an enemy missi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chennai is set to host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, the golden jubilee year of the Indian Coat Guard (ICG). The three-day event will feature an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar, creating a global platform for dialogue on emerging maritime challenges and highlighting international maritime cooperation. The decision to bring the biennial summit to Chennai was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS in Rome that concluded on September ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) India will host the fifth Coast Guard Global Summit (CCGS) in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the golden jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard, the defence ministry said on Saturday. The decision was taken unanimously at the fourth CGGS held in Rome, Italy, from September 11 to 12. It was attended by delegates from 115 countries, including India, and international organisations. Director General (DG), Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Paramesh Sivamani, emphasised tha ...Read More >
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) 50th anniversary. The three-day summit will include an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar, aimed at enhancing cross-border collaboration and advancing dialogue on maritime security and cooperation. The decision to hold the next CGGS in India was reached by consensus during the 4th edition of the summit, held in Rome on September 11-12, 2 ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir)[India], September 13 (ANI): Ahead of the Shardiya Navratras, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, CEO of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), convened a joint meeting on Saturday in Katra. According to a statement from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, security agencies and local authorities attended a meeting to conduct a thorough review of preparations for the upcoming Navratra, which will be observed from September 22 to October 1, 2025. The meeting brought togeth ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 13 (UNI) India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS held in Rome, Italy, which was held from September 11-12, and attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations, a Defence Ministry statement said. Director General (DG) ICG Paramesh Sivamani emphasised that no single nation can address the ...Read More >
A two-member Indian Coast Guard (ICG) delegation, led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, is participating in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Rome, Italy, from September 11-12. The summit has drawn participation from 115 countries and international organisations, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for maritime cooperation. Hosted under the co-chairmanship of Italy and Japan, this edition of the CGGS focuses on strengthening multilateral efforts in maritime safety, ma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): In a major achievement, India has won the bid to host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, a decision taken unanimously by the CGGS participants. This recognition marks the growing stature of India in the global maritime domain and reaffirms the country's leadership role in advancing international maritime cooperation, an official statement highlighted. As per the statement, the announcement was made during the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit h ...Read More >
New Delhi: On the eve of the 79th Independence Day, the Centre on Thursday announced gallantry medals for 16 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The medals were awarded to some personnel for destroying enemy surveillance cameras and neutralising drone attacks. "This Independence Day, 16 Brave Seema Praharis (border guards) are being awarded Gallantry Medals for their conspicuous bravery and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Border Security Force Sub-Inspector Vyas Dev and Constable Suddi Rabha are among those 16 personnel who have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM) on the 79th Independence Day for showing their exceptional bravery and unmatched valour exhibited by them in Operation Sindoor. In addition, the President Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) to five and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to 46 are also awarded to BSF officers and personnel. During Opera ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Two senior police officers from Odisha have been selected for the prestigious President's Medal for Distinguished Service on the occasion of Independence Day 2025. According to the list released by the Ministry of Home Affairs, ASP Rabindra Panda and Commandant Naresh Patel will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to policing and public service. In addition to this recognition, nine Odisha Police personnel will receive the Medal for Gallantry for their exceptional brav ...Read More >
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