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Union minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said in Rajya Sabha that the central government is committed to take all necessary steps to protect the borders of the country and maintain its integrity and sovereignty. (Photo: Twitter | LSTV)

'Attempts being made to reactivate Balakot terror camp': GK Reddy in LS

The fighters of IAF had bombed and destroyed the terror camp at Balakot on Feb 26 after terrorists attacked a convoy of CRPF vehicles.

27 Nov 2019 2:45 PM

The area that has been affected by Naxals have beautiful waterfalls and are now witnessing a rise in the movement of tourists for the first time. (Photo: ANI)

Chhattisgarh: Infamous as 'Den of Naxals', Abujhmad witnessing influx of tourists

According to the data compiled by CRPF, which keeps a track on the number of vehicles, there has been a massive jump in visits by tourists.

25 Nov 2019 3:06 PM

'A CRPF jawan of 168 battalions got injured in an IED blast planted by ultras under Basaguda police station limits,' P Sundar Raj, inspector-general of Bastar police, said. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

CRPF soldier sustains injuries in IED blast by Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The injured soldier has been taken to the hospital.

22 Nov 2019 5:41 PM

Constable Koushal Kumar Rawat was killed along with his fellow CRPF soldiers in Pulwama terror attack on February 14.

Martyr’s family yet to get full compensation

The promise of local politicians to build a ‘Shaheed Smarak’ (memorial) at Rawat’s funeral has become mired in a land dispute.

16 Nov 2019 3:10 AM

Addressing the trainee officials Birla said that the CRPF is deployed in some of the most challenging operational environments such as Jammu and Kashmir, North East and Left Wing Extremism affected states. (Photo: File)

LS Speaker Om Birla commends CRPF for fighting in extreme environments

He commended the Force for their discipline and commitment to duty.

15 Nov 2019 11:12 AM

A second militant was killed in the fire fight raging in Jammu and Kashmir’s northern Bandipore district since Sunday morning. (Representational | PTI)

2nd militant shot dead in J&K’s Bandipore firefight

While one militant was killed on Sunday itself, his accomplice was gunned down on Monday morning.

12 Nov 2019 5:09 AM

Shazia, wife of Hawaldar Naseer Ahmad who was killed in the Pulwama terrorist attack presented the memento to the Prime Minister during an event to mark the birth anniversary of India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel near Statue of Unity in Kevadia. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi receives memorial from wife of CRPF personnel killed in Pulwama attack

During the event, Prime Minister Modi also administered the unity pledge and outlined the contribution of Patel in unifying India.

31 Oct 2019 1:00 PM

'I want to ensure all police forces that this government has made many plans for police welfare. I will not share the details but I would like to say that your health concern, your family concern, your house concern or atmosphere of work is our government's topmost priority,' Shah said. (Photo: File | ANI)

Welfare of police personnel is central govt's top priority: Amit Shah

Shah accepted that he understood the problem of understaffing in the police department across the country.

21 Oct 2019 3:52 PM

The strategic relevance of Balakot air strikes is the resolve of the political leadership to punish the perpetrators of terrorism, Air Chief RKS Bhadauria said. (Photo: File)

Major shift in govt's way of handling terrorism: IAF chief on Balakot

The Air Chief said Pulwama attack is a stark reminder of the persistent threat to defence installations.

08 Oct 2019 10:26 AM

'Balakot has been reactivated by Pakistan very recently. That shows that Balakot has been affected,' Bipin Rawat said. (Photo: File)

Army chief confirms Balakot terror camp reactivated, 500 waiting to infiltrate

Earlier, IAF had carried out attack at terror camps in Balakot in retaliation to the deadly Pulwama attack.

23 Sep 2019 11:46 AM

The body of the deceased was handed over to his unit for legal formalities. (Photo: Representational)

CRPF jawan electrocuted to death in JK's Rajouri

The jawan suffered critical injuries and was rushed to the district hospital where he later succumbed to injuries.

07 Sep 2019 3:20 PM

CRPF gets award for women health care facilities

The association conducts multi-disciplinary activities for the family members of the force personnel.

31 Aug 2019 7:24 PM

The joint operation was carried out by a team consisting of jawans of the 53rd Battalion of CRPF, Indian Army and a team of personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir police. (Photo: Representational)

J&K: Two terrorists arrested in Baramulla in joint operation, says CRPF

Earlier on Saturday, DGP Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh had said that the action against terrorists will continue.

27 Aug 2019 2:47 PM

The Narendra Modi-led government on Monday withdrew the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's top Special Protection Group (SPG) security. He will have Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cover, the home ministry has decided. (Photo: File)

SPG cover security withdrawn for Manmohan Singh, Z+ security continues

SPG is given to former prime ministers and their families based on threat perception.

26 Aug 2019 10:08 AM

Incessant rainfall has led to flooding in various parts of Chhattisgarh. (Photo: ANI)

Human chain formed by CRPF jawans to help local cross flooded bridge

CRPF personnel also carried several children on their shoulders across the inundated bridge.

16 Aug 2019 8:02 AM

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Harshpal Singh, who is slated to receive the peacetime gallantry medal - Kirti Chakra today, recalls how he eliminated three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir last year. (Photo: ANI)

On I-Day, CRPF officer Harshpal Singh recalls how he fought JeM terrorists in J&K

In 2008, he received his first award for neutralising five Naxals in Hazaribagh area.

15 Aug 2019 10:13 AM

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies have been warning social media users not to believe in rumours about alleged large-scale violence in Jammu and Kashmir, which is under lockdown since the centre scrapped special status and divided it into two union territories on August 5. (Photo: File)

Suspend accounts spreading 'malicious' content about J&K: Centre to Twitter

The government said people must not believe in rumours about alleged incidents of firing in Kashmir valley.

13 Aug 2019 9:46 AM

CRPF soldier Jitendra Kumar went into coma five years ago after he was caught in a Maoist-triggered IED blast in Chhattisgarh, but his boss and CRPF DIG Yogyan Singh didn't lose hope all this while, believing he would recover someday and 'we would then send him to his home in Bihar'. (Representational Image)

CRPF soldier injured in Maoist attack dies after 5 years in coma

5 CRPF troops were killed along with 2 civilians in blast by Maoists targeting forces returning after poll duty in the Maoist-hotbed.

12 Aug 2019 12:42 PM

The helpline will also share with the callers the active contact numbers of local police stations so that people can further get in touch with them to obtain or send information about their near and dear ones, the official said. (Photo: Twitter/ @CRPFmadadgaar)

CRPF's 'madadgaar' helpline in Kashmir notifies new number for people in distress

People can call on the helpline's mobile number 9469793260 'for any assistance or updates'.

11 Aug 2019 3:56 PM

The train continued to carry emotions of millions for the last 40 years, only suspended briefly thrice. (Photo: File)

Samjhauta stops: How 4-decade service has cemented love across border

It was suspended again on August 8, 2019 by Pakistan in retaliation to India's decision to strip Jammu and Kashmir of its special status.

08 Aug 2019 4:42 PM

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