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Direct recruits in CAPFs set for huge career boost after govt ends domination of IPS cadres in top posts of paramilitary forces
Yatishyadav •The government on Thursday paved way for promotion of Cadre Officers of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) or paramilitary forces to important positions, which were till now restricted only to IPS officers
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls deferred due to state’s demand for 70,000 security troops, claim Home Ministry officials
•The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections were deferred as the state administration asked for over 70,000 paramilitary troops for conducting simultaneous polls, a demand which could not be acceded to
Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara; combing operation on
Fp Staff •At least two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Handwara on Friday.
Paramilitary forces gravely dissatisfied with lack of pay parity as promise of better service conditions remains unfulfilled
Rashmesehgal •Despite the India-Pakistan conflict escalating after the Indian Air Force carried out air strikes in Pakistan's Balakot and additional paramilitary forces being deployed in the Kashmir Valley to quell any insurgency, the issue of pay parity among Indian security forces continues to simmer.
Rajnath Singh orders fast-tracking recruitment process to fill 55,000 vacancies in paramilitary forces
•The vacancies in the paramilitary forces are filled through various modes, including direct recruitment, promotion and by deputation as per the extant provisions of recruitment rules.
Jammu and Kashmir to deploy Central forces ahead of panchayat, municipal polls for enhanced security
•He said Jammu and Kashmir will provide security to all the candidates who request for it and facilitate their campaigning as well.
MHA asks paramilitary forces to prioritise schemes, make implementation of new projects time-bound
•Union Home Ministry (MHA) in a circular has asked paramilitary forces and other organisations to prioritise schemes and make implementation of new projects time-bound.
Independence Day 2018: President Ram Nath Kovind approves 131 Gallantry Awards for members of military, paramilitary forces
•On the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind has approved 131 Gallantry Awards to members of Armed Forces personnel and Paramilitary Forces.
Militants kill two CRPF jawans in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag; Kulgam police station attacked in separate strike
Fp Staff •A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed while two others sustained injuries in a militant attack in Sheer Pora area of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Reports also said that one civilian was injured in cross-firing.
Amarnath Yatra 2018: Rajnath to convene security meet with agencies; J&K Police demands 22,500 extra paramilitary forces
Fp Staff •Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will convene a meeting to review the security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra that commences from 28 June. The Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP-BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir has already sought around 22,500 additional paramilitary personnel for deployment along the entire route of the Amarnath pilgrimage.