The Centre issued a notification increasing the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) to give its officers the powers of arrest, search and seizure to the extent of 50 kilometres from the borders inside the bordering states of Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura.
According to an official notification, which has been issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), BSF is now authorised to take action under CrPC, Passport Act and Passport (Entry to India) Act.
In a first, Assam Rifles Launches Skill Development Centre in Manipur
IG Assam Rifle (South) inaugurated first of its kind Skill Development Centre.
The historic step was taken by Assam Rifles to empower SoO (Suspension of Operations) carders with the launch of first of its kind skill development centre at SOO camp in Churachandpur district, Manipur.
This is a historic step was taken by Assam Rifles to bring SoO cadres into the mainstream by empowering them.
IGAR (South) coordinated with Zomi Revolutionary Organisation (ZRO) officials, Humanism foundation and NSDC to provide assistance in arranging equipment and Skill development training.
The training will be organised in multiple phases of 30 days each.
Oct 13, 2021
Velyat: Iran's Annual Air Defence Drill
Iran started a massive, two-day air defence drill in its sprawling central desert.
In the annual manoeuvres called Velyat, both the army and the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard were taking part earlier.
Now, elite air force, air defense units and the Guard's airspace division participated in the drill.
Iran regularly holds such drills in order to assess the troops' combat reading readiness and demonstrate its military capabilities.
Oct 12, 2021
D. K. Boora Takes over as Jammu Frontier BSF Chief
Senior BSF officer D. K. Boora, who has served in the Special Protection Group (SPG) that protects the country's Prime Minister, took over as the Inspector General (IG) of the force's Jammu frontier. Boora succeeded N. S. Jamwal who was elevated to the rank of additional director general (ADG) of BSF Western Command, Chandigarh.
The officer has vast experience of serving in western and eastern command theatre, and before assuming charge here, he was posted as the IG BSF at eastern command.
Boora has been decorated with the President's Medal for Meritorious Service, Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak, and innumerable Directional General's Commendation Rolls.
He is an alumni of the BSF Academy Tekanpur. He joined the force in 1986. He also remained as the commando instructor in the BSF Academy.
Oct 10, 2021
Rajnath Singh Presents Gallantry and Meritorious service medals to Indian Coast Guard
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presented gallantry and meritorious service medals to Indian Coast Guard personnel at the Investiture Ceremony held at National Stadium Complex in the national capital. Singh said that the Indian Coast Guard was started with 4-6 boats, and today, with more than 150 ships, and 66 aircraft, it holds an important place in the world's best maritime forces.
Oct 09, 2021
Estonia Buys Blue Spear Missiles for Coastal Defense
Estonia's military will receive the Blue Spear missile system to improve coastal defense under a new contract signed with Proteus Advanced Systems, a joint venture of Israel Aerospace Industries and ST Engineering Land Systems.
The contract was made through the Estonian Centre for Defence Investment, a military procurement organization set up by the country's Defence Ministry.
The deal is a result of a partnership established about two years ago to market the surface-to-surface missiles for coastal protection, either from land or sea, as a way to maximize each company's foothold in the sector. Development of the missile was announced in July 2020.
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