Time stands still in this riverine border village

From The Times Of IndiaApr 25, 2011, 07.17am IST
 TNN[ Saibal Sen ]

TEROGHORIA (INDO-BANGLA BORDER): The blazing mid-day sun notwithstanding, we set out on two canoes to reach India through Bangladesh. For all our apprehensions, the canoes seemed surprisingly sturdy to accommodate not just us but also our BSF escorts. And then we understood why. It is these canoes on which Teroghoria depends for life.

A small riverine village hamlet, initially comprising just 13 homes after which it is named (now only nine), Teroghoria is a paradox. A 10-bigha of square land in Indian territory flanked by mainland Bangladesh on three sides, its only gateway to India is through water. 

Pak troops’ firing in poonch on indian positions yet again

26 Apr 11
By aipworld
Bureau Report
Agence India Press
April 26, 2011
Jammu: Pakistani troops tonight again resorted to heavy firing on Indian forward positions for over an hour along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. There were no reports of any casualty, a senior army officer said.

This is the second ceasefire violation in three days, Tonight, reports said that Pakistani troops fired rocket projectile grenades and used small arms fire from 7.20pm to about 8.50 pm in Doda forward area of Poonch in one of the heaviest firings this year, said Col A Arora of 16 Corps of the army.

The Indian troops returned the fire, he said adding there was no casualty on the Indian side. (AIP)

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Soldiers of India's Border Security Force stand atop a gate

From srn news

ReutersHUMHAMA India 4/26/2011

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Soldiers of India's Border Security Force (BSF), wearing their ceremonial dresses, stand atop a gate beside an artillery gun during a passing out parade in Humhama, on the outskirts of Srinagar, April 26, 2011. One hundred and eighty recruits were on Tuesday formally inducted into the BSF, an Indian paramilitary force mostly deployed along borders, after completing 36 weeks of rigorous training in physical fitness, weapons handling, anti-terrorism and protection of human rights, a BSF spokesman said. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli
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Bits Pilani team lift badminton title in BSF

From the gulf today
April 26, 2011
DUBAI: Hosts Bits Pilani, Dubai won the girls singles and doubles title in the badminton final of the Bits Sports Festival. In the singles final, Bits Pilani, Dubai’s Jhankar Agarwal defeated Mahe Manipal’s Nikita Phadke 15-3 and 15-4. In the doubles, Lehar Chugh partnering Pooja Shah beat Nikita Arora and Sahiti Raju of Mahe 15-9 and 15-4. Earlier in the boy’s semi-finals, Zubair Ahmed of Bits Pilani-Dubai defeated Fawad of Preston University in straight sets 21-10, 21-14. Another Bits Pilani’s player Thahzeem cemented his team’s position in the finals by defeating John of Preston University in straight sets (21-11, 21-4). In the doubles, Thahzeem and Sameer Lele of BITS Pilani, Dubai beat John and Sidique (21-14, 15-21, 21-7). Meanwhile, Bits Pilani, Mahe Manipal, CUD and Al Hilal entered the  semi-finals of the in the basketball tournament. BITS Pilani, Dubai knocked out BIT Ranchi while CUD defeated DMC. http://gulftoday.ae/portal/c19b9e74-2be4-43ab-85c3-d870267ebd2d.aspx

BSF expects increase in infiltration bids

From Hindustan Times

Srinagar, April 26, 2011

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday warned of increase in infiltration bids by militants into Kashmir valley this summer to create disturbance. BSF inspector general Baljit Singh disclosed in Srinagar, "Militants were desperate to sneak into the Valley but security personnel were ready to foil any attempt of infiltration by militants."

Singh said the security forces foiled attempts by militants to infiltrate into the Valley last month.

The IG said militants intend to create disturbance in Kashmir valley. He predicted a hot summer this year.

"With the onset of summer, which has led to melting of snow in higher reaches, the militants have started their attempts to infiltrate into Indian border," said Singh.

He, however, was quick to add that the BSF and the army were ready to face any challenge.

"The security forces are maintaining a tight vigil on the border. Patrolling is being carried out round the clock to ensure that the militants do not succeed in infiltrating into the valley," said Singh.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/srinagar/BSF-expects-increase-in-infiltration-bids/Article1-689940.aspx

Direct satellite phone terminals, TV for BSF jawans at FDL

From Deccan Herald

Srinagar, Apr 26, (PTI):

Installation of direct satellite phone terminals and televisions at Forward Defence Locations across the country are among the steps taken by the BSF to boost morale of its jawans and improve operational efficiency.

"We have installed direct satellite phone terminals in many FDLs and are installing 63 more such terminals in the coming days...It will enable the jawans to remain in touch with their families almost on daily basis," IG BSF Baljit Singh told the passing out parade of fresh recruits to the force here.

"Huts with facilities like television have been installed at all 200 FDLs with a view to provide entertainment facility to the jawans," he said. These measures have been initiated to boost the morale and improve the operation efficiency of the jawans posted at FDLs, Singh said.

Besides, roads were being constructed to the nearest point of every forward defence location in order to cut down foot march by jawans in treacherous terrain.

"The operational efficiency of the force can only be improved when the jawans and officers posted at forward areas are mentally and physically fit. We are providing logistics and facilities to ensure that," Singh said.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/156734/direct-satellite-phone-terminals-tv.html

Pak Infiltrator Killed in BSF Firing

From Outlook

April 26, 2011

A Pakistani was shot dead by the Border Security Force personnel near international border here when he was trying to infiltrate into India, official sources said.

According to the sources, the man shot dead late last night by a BSF patrolling party when he was crossing over the international border.

The Pakistani, carrying firearms, threatened to attack the BSF jawans after he was asked to surrender.

In self-defence, the personnel fired at him and the man died on the spot, they said, adding that police have taken the body into custody and sent it for post mortem.

http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?719889

Militants waiting across LoC to infiltrate: BSF

From The Indian Express

April 26, 2011
After senior Army officials warned of infiltration attempts from across the Line of Control (LoC), the Border Security Force on Tuesday said militants were waiting in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to sneak into the Valley. BSF Inspector General Baljit Singh said as soon as snow starts to melt on the LoC, infiltrators will try to sneak in. Singh added the troops were ready to foil the militants’ attempts.

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