Close X
Friday, September 20, 2024
ADVT 
India

Pakistan violates ceasefire on LoC

Darpan News Desk IANS, 08 Dec, 2014 12:11 PM
    Pakistan again violated the bilateral ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) Monday by resorting to unprovoked firing at Indian positions in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.
     
    "Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in Balakote sector of the LoC at our positions at 8 p.m. using small arms," defence ministry spokesman Colonel Manish Mehta told IANS.
     
    He said Indian soldiers "responded with same calibre weapons".
     
    The exchange of fire continued till 8.10 p.m.
     
    There was no casualty on the Indian side, he said.

    MORE India ARTICLES

    Modi's success makes BJP a one-man party

    Modi's success makes BJP a one-man party
    Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is taking its time to select its chief minister for Maharashtra, Narendra Modi is leaving his distinctive mark on political and other fields.....

    Modi's success makes BJP a one-man party

    Five-phase polls in Kashmir, Jharkhand; results Dec 23

    Five-phase polls in Kashmir, Jharkhand; results Dec 23
    Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand will be held in five phases beginning Nov 25 and ending Dec 20. By-elections to three Delhi assembly...

    Five-phase polls in Kashmir, Jharkhand; results Dec 23

    Modi breaks ice with media, poses for selfies

    Modi breaks ice with media, poses for selfies
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday broke the ice when he met journalists, shook hands with them and smiled for selfies...

    Modi breaks ice with media, poses for selfies

    Modi marks Diwali in Siachen, announces Rs.745 crore more for Kashmir

    Modi marks Diwali in Siachen, announces Rs.745 crore more for Kashmir
    Wrapped in thick woollens, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew to the icy heights of Siachen Glacier in Jammu and Kashmir Thursday where he lauded the armed forces and promised a national memorial for Indian soldiers. He later announced an additional relief package of Rs.745 crore for the flood-ravaged state.

    Modi marks Diwali in Siachen, announces Rs.745 crore more for Kashmir

    India closely monitoring IS, Al Qaeda activities

    India closely monitoring IS, Al Qaeda activities
    National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, in his very first public interaction, Tuesday said the government is "closely monitoring" the activities of...

    India closely monitoring IS, Al Qaeda activities

    Khattar to be Haryana CM; oath taking Sunday

    Khattar to be Haryana CM; oath taking Sunday
    Haryana is all set for a BJP rule for the first time, with Chief Minister-designate Manohar Lal Khattar scheduled to be sworn in Sunday....

    Khattar to be Haryana CM; oath taking Sunday