Rs.10 crore express pipeline for BSF jawans guarding international border

Palanpur, 28 May, 2014

A meeting on water supply situation in Banaskantha district was held by district collector Mahendra Patel. The water supply situation was reviewed thoroughly in this meeting. Rs. 78 crore works proposed by Water supply department were approved in this meeting which includes Rs. 10.39 pipe line upto Tharad taluka’s Morrila village, Rs. 8.36 pipe line upto Lunal village, Rs. 10.57 lakh pipe like upto Mahadevpur, Rs. 9.19 lakh line in Gadsigar village, Rs. 10.37 lakh pipe line between Karbun to Savarkha village, Rs. 4.50 lakh work of well in Amirgadh taluka’s Virampur village and Rs. 14 lakh works for Khemrajiya village.

Collector Mahendra Patel said that the government has planned Rs. 10 crore express pipe line to provide pure water to BSF jawans on international border from Devpura filter plant.

He said villages close to Narmada canal are provided water as per their demand. Till now 17 village reservoirs are filled with Narmada water. Online tenders are approved for water supply through tankers in needy village.

Source: http://india-2022.blogspot.in/

Two BSF men injured in Odisha landmine blast

Bhubaneswar: Two BSF personnel were on Wednesday injured in a landmine blast carried out by suspected Naxals in the Malkangiri district of Odisha.

Officials said that a Border Security Force team was on an anti-Naxal operation task in the jungles of the district when an encounter took place between the personnel and the ultras.

Two BSF men--an Assistant Sub-Inspector and a jawan-- were injured after landmines that were placed alongside the track were blasted, they said.

The incident occured around 0930 hours and the injured personnel were being evacuated by an IAF chopper, they said.

Source: http://zeenews.india.com/news/odisha/anti-naxal-ops-two-bsf-men-injured-in-odisha-landmine-blast_935614.html

BSF-Pakistan Rangers games may be a reality soon

AMRITSAR: The possibility of holding sports events between the border guarding forces of India and Pakistan has strengthened after prime ministers of the two neighbouring countries expressed hope of normalizing ties after their meeting in Delhi on Tuesday.

"The issue is under consideration and there is a possibility of beginning of sports events between the two forces in the near future," said BSF's frontier inspector general A K Tomar.

Director Generals of BSF and Pakistan Rangers had agreed in 2010 to regularly hold volleyball or football matches between jawans of the two countries. Besides, the top brass of the two forces had also decided to set up hotline at sector commandant level.

Sources said Pakistan didn't show any interest in holding friendly matches between the two forces under pressure from hardliners and anti-India forces on earlier occasions. They said after the meeting of Narendra Modi and Nawaz Sharif there could be a paradigm shift in Pakistan's attitude.

Tomar said that in their last meeting with Pak Rangers they had made the proposal and they were quite receptive of it.

Source: http://india-2022.blogspot.in/

ASI, HC Jobs in BSF recruitment notification for 496 vacancies

Border Security Force (BSF) has released recruitment notification for the496 0f ASI, HC (RO) and HC (Fitter) vacancies. Border Security Force (BSF) is established in 1965 and it is a Border Guarding Force of India. It is the largest Border Guarding Force in the world. BSF recruitment 2014 is inviting application from the interested candidates. Candidate’s educational qualification for BSF notification 2014 must be Matriculation/12th/Diploma/Electronics/Telecommunication/mechanical engineering or any equivalent from the recognized university. Candidates should have ITI certificate in Radio or TV. The age limit for the BSF Constable Recruitment 2014 is 18 to 25 years and age relaxation is applicable for the SC/ST and OBC candidates as per the govt norms. To know more about BSF jobs 2014 kindly read the official notification on www.bsf.gov.in.

The selection procedure for the BSF ASI recruitment 2014 is written test, physical test, dictation test and personal interview. The selected candidates in BSF HC recruitment 2014 will get good pay band. Candidates should have physical fitness. The interested candidate should apply offline mode. BSF application form 2014 is made available on the site. Candidates should download the application form and fill it carefully. General candidates need to pay Rs.50/- at SBI in favour of Inspector General/DIG/Comdt for BSF vacancies 2014. Application form, DD and other required documents should send to the given below address on or before the 07th June 2014. The date of exam is 24th Aug 2014. Please check the below information for more details.

Organization Website: www.bsf.nic.in

Job Category: Govt Sector

Job Description: Various

No of vacancies: 496

Vacancy Details:

Sl No      Name of the Post            No of vacancies

1              ASI                                         68 posts

2              HC (RO)                               417 posts

3              HC (Fitter)                              11 posts

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have Matriculation/class 12th/Diploma/ITI certificate in Radio or TV/Electronics/Telecommunication/mechanical Engineering or any equivalent from the recognized university.

Age Limit: Age limit for the candidates is 18 to 25 years. Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates is applicable.

Application Fee: General and OBC candidates should pay Rs.50/- for application should be payable at SBI in favour of Inspector General/DIG/Comdt.

Source: http://india-2022.blogspot.in/

BSF IMPARTING SPECIAL TRAINING TO NEWLY RECRUITED OFFICERS

To give a practical experience of camp life and other adventure activities to the newly recruited officers, the Border Security Force (BSF) is imparting special training sessions.

Under the aegis of BSF Institute of Adventure and Advance Training Doiwala, Dehradun, 70 Assistant Commandant Trainees of BSF Academy Tekanpur (MP) started their two-week training at Dhanaulti area on Monday.

The training programme was inaugurated by Commandant Rajkumar Negi. He said that the aim of the programme was to inculcate virtues of bravery and facing adversity in the fast changing scenario.

The trainees would be imparting skills like white-water rafting, river crossing, trekking, jungle safari and rock climbing during the programme. It is pertinent to mention here that the BSF Institute of Adventure and Advance Training did a commendable job during the Kedarnath tragedy last year and undertook a massive rehabilitation work in many affected villages in the Kalimath area of Kedar valley. Deputy Commandant (DC) Manoj Painuli, DC NS Satish Chandra Nayar, DC YS Rawat, DC Sunil Solanki, DC BS Rawat, Assistant Commandant (AC) Lavraj Singh Dharmshaktu, AC Avinash Negi and AC Upendra Singh Yadav (medical officer) were present on the occasion.

Source: http://india-2022.blogspot.in/

Narendra Modi's swearing-in: BSF ups security in border areas of Rajasthan

BARMER: The BSF has made tight security arrangements along the border areas in Rajasthan in view of the swearing-in of Narendra Modi as the 15th Prime Minister of India in Delhi tomorrow.

BSF DIG I K Mehta said an alert has been sounded and vigilance increased along the border areas to ensure security.

The force is always on alert, but sometimes special alerts are sounded to keep check on any possible suspicious movements in the border areas, he said.

Under the arrangement, patrolling has been intensified and senior officers from the headquarters positioned at the borders.

The oath-taking ceremony will be held in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan and will be witnessed by nearly 4000 invitees, including Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and other heads of state and government of SAARC nations.

Source: http://india-2022.blogspot.in/

JKP & BSF personnel awarded by Northern Army Commander

Srinagar, May 25, (Scoop News) - Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra left for Udhampur after concluding his visit to Kashmir valley. He visited forward areas and discussed security related issues with Hon'ble Governor, Hon,ble Chief Minister J&K and high ranking officials.

During his visit Army Commander reviewed overall security situation in valley particularly on Line of Control. On 23 May and 24 May 14 he visited many forward posts in Kupwara and Baramulla divisions and interacted with officers and troops deployed there. He was briefed about the security situation on Line of Control and measures in place to check infiltration.

He called on NN Vohra, the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir wherein he discussed the security situation in the state. On the first day of the visit, the Army Commander had met the Honourable Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed the prevailing security situation in the State.

Today, before departing to his Udhampur based Northern Command Headquarters the Northern Army Commander paid rich tributes to the Martyrs by laying wreath at the Badami Bagh War Memorial in a solemn ceremony. In a separate award ceremony organised at Badami Bagh, Army Commander awarded commendation cards to the persons of Army, JKP and BSF for their exemplary performances in Counter Terrorist operations and commitment to their duties. 

Army commander expressed his satisfaction over his visit and lauded Chinar Corps in environmental security and sustaining peace in the valley. He also extended his good wishes to the Awaam in general and youth in particular and wished for great future ahead. He hoped that that the security forces will continue to get love and support from them.

Source: http://india-2022.blogspot.in/

Najeeb Jung awards BSF personnel

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung decorated 10 BSF men with police medals for gallantry, and 21 BSF officers and men with police medals for meritorious service on the occasion of 12th BSF investiture ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday.

Even five times Mount Everest climber, Love Raj Singh Dharmshaktu, assistant commandant of BSF, got special mention for receiving the Padma Shri award in 2014.

"The force has become people-friendly and their role during massive natural calamity in Uttarakhand is commendable," said Jung.

On the occasion, Director General Border Security Force, D K Pathak, also addressed the audience. He recalled Border Security Force journey since 1965.

Source: http://india-2022.blogspot.in/

BSF kills Pakistani intruder near Amritsar

Amritsar: The Border Security Force (BSF) said Thursday it had gunned down a Pakistani national trying to sneak into India.

The incident happened Wednesday night near a border outpost Naushera Dhalla in the Amritsar sector of the border with Pakistan, around 40 km from here.

A BSF spokesman said the intruder had crossed the border and was moving close to the barbed wire fence located inside Indian Territory.

"He was challenged by the BSF but he continued with his aggressive posture. BSF troopers then fired at him. His body was recovered (Thursday) morning," the spokesman said.

India and Pakistan have a 553-km international boundary in Punjab. The BSF has seized over 245 kg of heroin along the border in Punjab this year.

Source: http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/bsf-kills-pakistani-intruder-near-amritsar-37132.html

BSF celebrates 12th Investiture Ceremony

The Border Security Force (BSF) today held its 12th Investiture ceremony and paid tributes to the para military force's founder K F Rustamji on his 98th birth anniversary.

In 1965, Rustamji, the only police officer thus far to have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, was selected to raise the BSF.

Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung, who was the Chief Guest, said he felt privileged to attend the ceremony to pay homage to Mr Rustamji who belonged to Madhya Pradesh cadre as he himself had joined the same cadre of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1973.

"I have no words of appreciation for Shri Rustamji. He belonged to my cadre and I feel privileged to be here," Mr Jung said.

He lauded the role of BSF in border management and anti-Naxal operations. "You guard the most difficult parts of our country, you guard our borders. The force has become people friendly," he said.

He also commended the BSF role during last year's devastating landslides and floods in Uttarakhand.

Referring to the participation of BSF personnel in sports and adventure activities, he congratulated five times Mount Everest climber Love Raj Singh Dharmshaktu, Assistant Commandant, BSF, who received the 'Padma Shri' during Republic Day celebrations this year.

Mr Jung expressed his happiness that the first batch of women officers would also join the BSF shortly. "Bravery and devotion to duty displayed by the women cadres of security forces are unparalleled. I hope that women will find increasing career opportunities in the BSF in the coming days," he added.

During his welcome address, BSF Director General D K Pathak referred to the track record of the force since its inception in 1965. The BSF had successfully faced several challenges and overcome many a crisis over the years and enjoys an excellent track record, he added.

The force was ready to face fresh challenges and was preparing itself in terms of doctrine, infrastructure, weaponry and training, he said.

Apart from maintaining relentless vigil along the borders, the BSF was fulfilling its commitment to ensure peace in the Maoist infested areas where it is deployed, he added.

During the ceremony, a book,'Writings of a Rustam' was released. The chief guest decorated 10 BSF personnel with Police Medals for Gallantry and 21 officers and men with Police Medals for Meritorious Service.

Source: http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140522/2396864.html

बीएसएफ, सीआरपीएफ संगठित कैडर नहीं : केंद्र

From Bhaskar News Network
|Jan 29, 2014
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सीमा सुरक्षा बल ((बीएसएफ)), भारतीय-तिब्बत सीमा बल ((आईटीबीपी)) व केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल ((सीआरपीएफ)) आदि केंद्रीय अर्धसैनिक बल संगठित कैडर नहीं हैं....। सुनने में यह भले ही अटपटा लगता हो लेकिन यह बात कोई आम आदमी नहीं बल्कि केंद्र सरकार कह रही है। गृह मंत्रालय ने दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट में दाखिल हलफनामे में यह कहा है। अर्धसैनिक बलों के वरिष्ठ अधिकारी पदोन्नति और आईएएस अधिकारियों से कमतर आंके जाने का विरोध कर रहे हैं। 
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Currency smuggler arrested by BSF in Bengal

From Business Standard

IANS  |  Kolkata  December 14, 2013

A youth was arrested in West Bengal by the Border Security Force Saturday for trying to smuggle fake Indian currency notes of face value of Rs.90,000 from Bangladesh, authorities said.

The 19-year-old youth was arrested from near the Daulatpur border outpost in Malda district while trying to sneak in the currency notes from across the Bangladesh border, the BSF said in a statement.

The BSF has seized fake notes of face value of over Rs.75 lakh so far this year.

http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/currency-smuggler-arrested-in-bengal-113121400410_1.html